Stop Making Sense (Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense)

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Directed by

Jonathan Demme

Starring

Bernie Worrell
Keyboards

Alex Weir
Guitar and Vocals

Lynn Mabry
Backing Vocals

Ednah Holt
Backing Vocals

Tina Weymouth
Bass, Percussion and Vocals

Jerry Harrison
Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals

Chris Frantz
Drums and Vocals

David Byrne
Vocals and Guitar

Written by

Jonathan Demme

Talking Heads

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David Byrne walks onto the stage and does a solo "Psycho Killer." Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz join him for two more songs. The crew is busy, still setting up. Then, three more musicians and two back-up singers join the band. Everybody sings, plays, harmonizes, dances, and runs. They change instruments and clothes. Bryne appears in the Big Suit. The backdrop is often black, but sometimes it displays words, images, or children's drawings. The band cooks for 18 songs, the lyrics are clear, the house rocks. In this concert film, the Talking Heads hardly talk, don't stop, and always make sense.

Release date: 16 November 1984
UPC: 660200301323

Tags: 1984 (8), Concert Film (4), Music (3), 1980s (3), Usa (1), Documentary (1), Concert (1), New Wave (1), Musicians (1), Rockumentary (1), Talking Heads (1), (1), A24 (1)

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" Directed by: Jonathan Demme Produced by: Gary Goetzman and Gary Kurfirst Written by: Talking Heads Cinematography: Jordan Cronenweth Edited by: Lisa Day Distributed by: MGM/UA and Palm Pictures "

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" Director: Jonathan Demme His 8th Movie. My 14th movie watched from the director. I finally get the chance to watch this legendary concert film. It's creative, entertaining, and what concert movies have probably tried to top since, and likely failed. Still not as great as "The Last Waltz" but the reputation is understandable. Strong choice for the first film of the year! Added to Lists: Inspiration for "Documentary Now" Best Music Documentaries Best Performance Documentaries "