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Beyond ‘Stop Making Sense’: where to explore David Byrne’s work for dance, film and theatre
Five projects that trace David Byrne’s work across ballet, cinema and musical theatre beyond Talking Heads’ landmark concert film.
David Byrne is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker born on May 14, 1952. He was a founding member of the rock band Talking Heads, serving as the principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist. Byrne was born in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and moved to the United States with his family during childhood. He co-founded Talking Heads in 1975 in New York City. The band released eight studio albums, seven of which achieved gold or platinum certification, before disbanding in 1991. Byrne has released solo recordings and has worked across various media, including film, photography, opera, fiction, and non-fiction. His collaborations include work with artists such as Brian Eno, Fatboy Slim, X-Press 2, Ryuichi Sakamoto of Yellow Magic Orchestra, and St. Vincent. He has received multiple awards, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Special Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Byrne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Talking Heads.
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The Lola Stephen and Maddy O’Keefe-founded night has made a deliberately odd pairing of Talking Heads songs and Robert Burns poetry work on stages from Hackney to KOKO, with Troxy next.
Universal says it remains committed to an international theatrical release for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’, though rollout details have yet to be announced.
David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth will join Este Haim for a live Q&A before Talking Heads Radio launches.
The new edition adds four bonus tracks, including new single ‘My Madness’.
Bleecker Street has brought forward the North American theatrical release of Alex Gibney’s Venice-premiered documentary ‘Musk’.
Brighton and Leeds join the itinerary alongside Manchester, London and Glasgow.
The nearly four-hour film premieres out of competition at Venice on 8th September, with an original David Byrne song titled 'Let Me Sell You a Dream'.
Melvin Benn signs fresh two-decade lease with Rous family, keeping Suffolk site secured.
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Swim Deep, The Itch, KuleeAngee and Just For Fun round out the Alcove bill.
Dutch Uncles' Duncan Wallis fronts the 10-piece recreation of the 1984 concert film.
Talking Heads frontman's Broadway production gets a one-night UK and Irish cinema return.
It's a brass-led Latin rework of album track 'What Is The Reason For It?' produced by Mexican Institute Of Sound.
Talking Heads classics featured in surprise collaborations at Sunday's festival sets.
The newly confirmed extra run spans Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and the US.
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Political imagery and choreographed routines featured across a thirteen-song performance.
Worldwide tour dates begin this week starting in Vancouver
The Talking Heads legend brings 'Who Is The Sky?' tour to Henham Park.
David Byrne turns innovation, storytelling and an untouchable catalogue into a euphoric, all-timer live show that feels both future-facing and gloriously timeless.
Special vinyl editions release via Geffen Records with exclusive performances.
The tour includes major festival appearances at Coachella and Big Ears.
He's reshaped music, won more awards than he can carry, and influenced pretty much everyone of note, but David Byrne still makes records like he's just discovered how fun it can be. On 'Who Is the Sky?', he's playful, oddly romantic, occasionally baffled, and never boring - with a little help from Hayley Williams and at least one unexpectedly moving ode to skincare.
The new album is out now.
General ticket sales for the event commence on Wednesday through Ticketmaster.
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World tour features orchestral arrangements, AI-animated visuals, and multiple-night theater residencies.
Album features arrangements by Ghost Train Orchestra and guests from Paramore, St. Vincent.
David Byrne releases new single inspired by Rebecca Solnit's book.
David Byrne has also confirmed a worldwide tour.
Byrne joined Robyn for a surprise performance of 'Dancing On My Own' and a Talking Heads classic at SNL's anniversary concert.
The new track is taken from the soundtrack to the film 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'.
The sci-fi action film by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert is set to release in the US on 25th March, with a soundtrack scored by Son Lux due on 8th April.
Every David Byrne tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.
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