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Over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983, filmmaker Jonathan Demme joined creative forces with cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth and Talking Heads... and miracles occurred. Following a staging concept by singer-guitarist David Byrne, this euphoric concert film transcends that all-too-limited genre to become the greatest film of its kind. A guaranteed cure for anyone's blues, it's a celebration of music that never grows old, fueled by the polyrhythmic pop-funk precision that was a Talking Heads trademark, and lit from within by the geeky supernova that is David Byrne. The staging--and Demme's filming of it--builds toward an orgasmic release of music, rising from the bare-stage simplicity of Byrne, accompanied only by a boom box on "Psycho Killer," to the ecstatic crescendo of "Burning Down the House," by which time the Heads and additional personnel have all arrived on stage for a performance that seems channeled from heaven for the purpose of universal uplift. (God bless Demme for avoiding shots of the luckiest audience in '80s pop history; its presence is acknowledged, but not at the viewer's expense.) With the deliriously eccentric Byrne as ringleader (pausing mid-concert to emerge in his now-legendary oversized suit), this circus of musical pleasure defies the futility of reductive description; it begs to be experienced, felt in the heart, head, and bones, and held there the way we hold on to cherished memories. On those three nights in December 1983, Talking Heads gave love, life, and joy in generous amounts that years cannot erode, and Demme captured this act of creative goodwill on film with minimalist artistic perfection. Stop Making Sense is an invitation to pleasure that will never wear out its welcome. --Jeff Shannon
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Reviews:
Stop Making Sense is a gem.
I saw Stop Making Sense on video years ago and loved the concert. Getting it on DVD re-mastered and re-mixed was like seeing it for the first time. The sound and picture are supreme and for anyone who likes Talking Heads it it is a must. I rate this 5 stars with no hesitation. Still Rockin' After All These Years!
Saw this when it premired in a local theater and stuck around to see it two more times! Bought the VHS tape when it came out and later the DVD. The BEST filmed rock-n-roll concert by far! I remember dancing in the isles untill my feet gave out! If you are one of the few out there who haven't seen it, buy it! You won't be disapointed! Great video
Stop Making Sense is one of the truly great albums, and this video adds immeasurably to the audio experience. I was concerned about some reviewer's complaints that the video and audio are out of synch for the first couple of songs, but this doesn't bother me at all. I'm too busy soaking up the pleasure of watching an incredible group of musicians at work. Highly recommended! A timeless classic
This was great when it was released in the 80's and continues to hold up today. This "low tech" concert manages to entertain with the simplist of props. If you have teenage/college kids that enjoy music, do yourself and them a favor and share this with them. Now my kids...(and their freinds) can't get enough of the Talking Heads. Truly a Classic
I am not the biggest of Talking Heads fans, but I do like much of their work. Yet, this is the one Talking Heads video or album you must have. The concert is really cool and I love when David Byrne(sp?) leaves the stage to the remaining members of his band to do a few as the Tom Tom Club. If you need pyrotechnics and laser lighting to enjoy a show...this is not for you. But, if you appreciate an artist and want to see his interpretation of his music.....here it is. I have given this one as gifts to those that wouldn't buy it themselves. They have always been glad to have it in their collection.  |
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