David Byrne

David Byrne

Рождение : 1952-05-14, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

История

David Byrne (born May 14, 1952) is a Scottish-born musician most associated with his role as a founding member and principal songwriter of the American band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction. He has received Grammy, Oscar, Tony and Golden Globe awards and been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Профиль

David Byrne
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Фильмы

Social! Distance Dance Club
A team of creatives get together to throw the safest possible dance party in the middle of the pandemic in NYC. Starring David Byrne, Christian Jones, asmine Lee, Kevin Adams, Mara Isaacs, and Steven Hoggett. Commissioned by the Park Avenue Armory.
Twyla Moves
Self
Interwoven with her storied career and prolific works, Twyla Moves sees legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp navigate her latest creative challenge: making a dance for a world plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Американская утопия
Writer
Дэвид Бирн и Спайк Ли с духоподъемным мюзиклом о современности — своего рода сиквелом лучшего фильма-концерта на свете.
Американская утопия
Executive Producer
Дэвид Бирн и Спайк Ли с духоподъемным мюзиклом о современности — своего рода сиквелом лучшего фильма-концерта на свете.
Американская утопия
Music
Дэвид Бирн и Спайк Ли с духоподъемным мюзиклом о современности — своего рода сиквелом лучшего фильма-концерта на свете.
Американская утопия
Self
Дэвид Бирн и Спайк Ли с духоподъемным мюзиклом о современности — своего рода сиквелом лучшего фильма-концерта на свете.
Фили. История одного лейбла
Self
Если потребовалось бы описать историю независимой рок-музыки в России одним словом, то этим словом была бы Горбушка. Горбушка — пароль, который вот уже 30 с лишним лет не нуждается в объяснениях. Это музыкальная компания Feelee, это торжество свободной индустрии под открытым небом и настоящий портал в мировую музыку, в диапазоне от Ника Кейва и Coil до Sonic Youth и Rage Against The Machine. Фильм, основанный на архивных съемках и свидетельствах очевидцев, рассказывает о том, как компания Feelee прошла долгий путь, меняясь вместе со страной и меняя страну, и по итогу заняла свое особое место в русской культуре.
Джон Малэйни & Обед с подростками
Himself
Джон Малэйни и его приятели-подростки занимаются экзистенциальными темами для всех возрастов с помощью броских песен, комедийных зарисовок и специальных гостей в ностальгическом разнообразии.
Café Tacvba - Un Segundo / MTV Unplugged
Self - Voice
Second MTV Unplugged album of Café Tacvba.
Triple Chaser
narrator
When US border agents fired tear gas grenades at civilians in November 2018, photographs showed that many of those grenades were manufactured by the Safariland Group, one of the world’s major manufacturers of so-called ‘less-lethal munitions’. The Safariland Group is owned by Warren B. Kanders, the vice chair of the board of trustees of the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Hream
David Byrne
A documentary following musician and nurse Doug Hream Blunt on his first world tour.
Museum Town
Self
A rural American town suffering economically from factory closures finds an unconventional route to recovery with the help of MASS MoCA.
Everything For All Reasons
Himself
Fringe even in the fringe world of music of the 70's - Terry Allen is an artist in a class of his own. Everything For All Reasons introduces Terry's story, and is punctuated by his most beloved songs from a concert full of special guests.
The Making of True Stories
Himself
The making of a film about a bunch of people in Virgil, Texas.
David Byrne: ACL Fest 2018
himself
SETLIST: 01. Here, 02. Lazy, 03. I Zimbra (Talking Heads song), 04. Slippery People (Talking Heads song), 05. Everybody’s Coming to My House, 06. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) (Talking Heads song), 07. Once in a Lifetime (Talking Heads song), 08. Toe Jam (Brighton Port Authority cover), 09. Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) (Talking Heads song), 10. Every Day Is a Miracle, 11. Road to Nowhere (Talking Heads song), 12. Burning Down the House (Talking Heads song), 13. Hell You Talmbout (Janelle Monáe cover)
Well How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Talking Heads
Self
A brief history of Talking Heads (and how they got here!)
Contemporary Color
In the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center to celebrate the art of Color Guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers. Recruiting performers that include the likes of Saint Vincent, Nelly Furtado, Ad-Rock, and Ira Glass to collaborate on original pieces with 10 color guard teams from across the US and Canada, Contemporary Color is a beautifully filmed snapshot of a one-of-a-kind live event.
Contemporary Color
Producer
In the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center to celebrate the art of Color Guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers. Recruiting performers that include the likes of Saint Vincent, Nelly Furtado, Ad-Rock, and Ira Glass to collaborate on original pieces with 10 color guard teams from across the US and Canada, Contemporary Color is a beautifully filmed snapshot of a one-of-a-kind live event.
О, интернет! Грезы цифрового мира
Musician
В своей новой документальной картине, Вернер Херцог погружается в прошлое, настоящее и будущее виртуального мира. С немецкой дотошностью и романтичностью он рассказывает историю интернета, от его пионеров из Калифорнийского университета до современных визионеров вроде Илона Маска. Однако Херцога интересует не только научно-технические достижения или, напротив, апокалиптические прогнозы, связанные с развитием мировой паутины, но прежде всего, как и почему интернет настолько кардинально изменил и продолжает менять нашу жизнь, что даже подсмотренные Херцогом буддистские монахи, едва прервав медитацию, тут же утыкаются в твиттер. Херцог исследует цифровой пейзаж с той же страстью и самоотверженностью, с которыми он раньше пересекал дикие ландшафты Амазонии, Сахары или Антарктиды, и рассказывает о взаимном влиянии двух миров: сетевого и реального, который теперь, после появления интернета, никогда уже не будет прежним.
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Self
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.
Temporary Color
A true crime concert doc about David Byrne and two escaped convicts.
We're Gonna Die
David Byrne
With her band - Future Wife - and David Byrne, playwright Young Jean Lee takes the stage in a life-affirming show that anyone could perform, about the thing everyone has in common: WE’RE GONNA DIE. You may be miserable, but you won’t be alone.
Lennon or McCartney
Self
550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
Self - archive footage
Fatherhood has proved a great subject for a variety of artists - some celebratory, some conflicted, but all inspired by what dad does and doesn't do. Here's a mixture of songs that celebrate and probe the emotional complexities generated by the sometime head of the household. Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Cat Stevens, Emmylou Harris, Paul Simon, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Mike and the Mechanics, Suggs and the Blockheads, Neil Young, James Brown, Pigbag and even Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly put in an appearance, making a cracking compilation for Father's Day.
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Self
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime. On the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's GRACELAND, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger offers a glimpse at the controversy surrounding the decision to record the album in South Africa despite a UN boycott of the nation, which was aimed at ending apartheid. In the run-up to an eagerly anticipated reunion concert, Simon, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney and others reflect on the decision to record with local artists in South Africa, and the cultural impact of the album that delivered such hits as "I Know What I Know" and "You Can Call Me Al."
La Casa del Ritmo: A Film About Los Amigos Invisibles
A compelling story about Grammy-winning Venezuelan funksters Los Amigos Invisibles, from their early days playing in Caracas, Venezuela, to being discovered by David Byrne of Talking Heads and their rise to international stardom. The viewer experiences their story as it intertwines with a live performance filmed at the Highline Ballroom in New York City in March 2011. The band, with the same original 6 members, celebrates 20 years in 2011.
Talking Heads - Chronology
Chronology pulls together live performances from across Talking Heads' career. It starts with their earliest days at CBGB and The Kitchen in New York City in the mid-seventies, through their breakthrough years in the late seventies and on to global success in the eighties. They completed their last tour in 1983 although they would continue to make very successful albums throughout the eighties before officially breaking up in 1991. The DVD concludes with their "reunion" performance of "Life During Wartime" on their induction into the Rock `n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002.
Где бы ты ни был
David Byrne
Рок-певец, скучающий на пенсии, отправляется на поиски палача своего отца, бывшего нацистского военного преступника, укрывающегося в США.
Где бы ты ни был
Original Music Composer
Рок-певец, скучающий на пенсии, отправляется на поиски палача своего отца, бывшего нацистского военного преступника, укрывающегося в США.
Ride, Rise, Roar
Self
David Byrne is a visual artist as well as a musician, and ever since his early days as a member of Talking Heads, he's wanted his concerts to be more than just a static performance. In 1984, Byrne and filmmaker Jonathan Demme redefined the boundaries of the concert film with the Talking Heads documentary STOP MAKING SENSE, and more than 25 years later Byrne has teamed up with David Hillman to create RIDE, RISE, ROAR, which documents Byrne's 2008-2009 concert tour, in which he performs new material written in collaboration with Brian Eno as well as favorites from his solo career as well as his tenure in Talking Heads. Using costumes and inventive choreography, Byrne and his musicians and dancers give his music a stage presentation as exciting as the music.
Tom Zé: Liberated Astronaut
The enlightened and extra-terrestrial Brazilian genius-multi-instrumentalist flies to Asturias in 2008 to give a music workshop. His journey takes us on another: that of his career, the ostracism with which he would be punished, his perpetual crusade for the materialization of “the idea”, his unique inspiration and incredible sense of humour. All emitted through his words and those of the people that surround him. An authentic pioneer, a free and cosmic spirit.
Beyond Ipanema
Self
This documentary from filmmaker Guto Barra takes you beyond the 1960s bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema" to explore how samba, Brazilectro and other Brazilian music styles have long captivated audiences and influenced musicians around the world. Mixing archival footage, fresh performances and interviews with leaders in the global music scene, Barra examines why Brazil's music consistently transcends boundaries of time and musical taste.
Wandering Heart
Self
Wandering Heart intimately follows Caetano from São Paulo to New York and Japan, during the release of his first album recorded solely in English. It takes considerably more than a week-long series of shows at Carnegie Hall, accolades in the New York Times, or the admiration of friends like Pedro Almodóvar, David Byrne and Michelangelo Antonioni to make Caetano feel comfortable outside of Brazil.
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
Himself
An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of the most iconic figures in music have performed here.
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
Self (archive footage)
Wild Combination is a visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde composer, singer-songwriter, cellist, and disco producer Arthur Russell. Before his death in 1992, Arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art. Now, over fifteen years since his passing, Arthur's work is finally finding its audience. Wolf incorporates rare archival footage and commentary from Arthur's family, friends, and closest collaborators to tell this poignant and important story.
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
Self
A host of personalities reminisce about the life and work of songwriter, lawyer, and congressman Humberto Teixeira — aka "Baião Doctor" — the author of such classic Brazilian popular songs as "Asa Branca". A musical film about the baião, a movement in Brazilian music in the 1940s and 1950s that was later snowed under by samba and bossa nova.
New York Rock at the BBC
Celebrating the cream of the New York rock scene, including classic performances from the Ramones, New York Dolls, Television, Blondie, Lou Reed and more. 01.New York Dolls - Jet Boy (Nov 1973) 02.Patti Smith Group - Horses (May 1976) 03.Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Jan 1978) 04.Television - Foxhole (May 1978) 05.Ramones - Don't Come Close (Sep 1978) 06.Blondie - I'm Alway Touched By Your Presence Dear (Mar 1978) 07.Lou Reed - Waiting For The Man (Dec 1984) 08.John Cale - Dying On The Vine (Dec 1985) 09.Sonic Youth - Sugar Kane (Dec 1992) 10.Patti Smith - Because The Night (Apr 2002) 11.Lou Reed - Perfect Day (May 2003) 12.John Cale - Venus In Furs (Oct 2003) 13.David Byrne - This Must Be The Place (May 2004) 14.Antony And The johnsons - Hope There's Some One (Jun 2005) 15.The Strokes - Last Nite (Jun 2006)
Celia: The Queen
himself
Авангард
Original Music Composer
В апокалиптическом будущем, где человеческий род находится на краю исчезновения, наука породила полное отвращение сущного. Одинокий бродяга-охотник осознаёт истинность того, что пока он борется — он жив. Год — 2015: нефтяные запасы в мире были исчерпаны из-за нефтяных войн, и планета стала полной смерти и разрушений. Чтобы уничтожить неблагополучную часть населения, сильной организацией, известной как Корпорация, была приведена в действие программа депопуляции. Корпорация не ожидала, что их ученые восстанут, и в отчаянной попытке спасти человеческий род, раздраженные умы создали препарат, который превращает нормальных людей в примитивных, управляемых инстинктом животных, известных как Биосины.
David Byrne - Live from Austin Texas
Himself
This show, captured on November 28, 2001, was hailed by critics as Byrne's best work in years, and his performance on the Austin City Limits stage shows why. Joined by Austin's own eclectic tango ensemble Tosca, Byrne takes us down many different musical roads in his ACL debut. Recorded live and mixed in 5.1 surround sound, this DVD captures all the hits and more, and includes songs that were never aired on the original TV broadcast. This live release features former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne originally aired on the PBS Austin City Limits show,
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
New York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs, money, police, schools, and social services. There was a city wide blackout with major looting, a serial killer on the loose, and the Bronx was burning. And yet out of the chaos emerged one of the most creative times any city has ever encountered.
Fabricating Tom Zé
Self
The life and work of one of the most controversial Brazilian musicians, having as its backdrop Tom Zé's 2005 European Tour. The documentary shows a detailed vision of Tom Zé's personal musical universe, in which a guitar and a vacuum cleaner have the same melodic importance. In intimate interviews, he narrates different parts of his life and tells us about his musical debut in the early 60s, his downfall during the 70s, and his 90s comeback.
By the Ways, a Journey with William Eggleston
Himself
French filmmakers Cedric Laty and Vincent Gerard chronicle the life of lensman William Eggleston, emerging with an artful documentary as much about the man as it is about the everyday places in the American South that he encapsulates, and transforms, in his work. Considered a pioneer of color photography, Eggleston is known for seeing the beautiful in the mundane, and the film captures the essence of his vision.
TV Party
Himself
From 1978 to 1982, Glenn O'Brien hosted a New York city public access cable TV show called TV Party. Co-hosted by Chris Stein, from Blondie, and directed by filmmaker Amos Poe, the hour long show took television where it had never gone before: to the edge of civility and "sub-realism" as Glenn would put it. Walter Steding and his TV Party "Orchestra" provided a musical accompaniment to the madness at hand, and many artists and musicians, from The Clash, Nile Rodgers, Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Bryne and Arto Lindsey were regular guests. It was the cocktail party that could be a political party. With 80 hours of disintegrating 3/4 inch videotape as a starting point, we tracked down the trend setting participants still living today and found out what they remember of the period and how the show influenced their lives. This, combined with clips from the orginal show, became the documentary "TV Party.
The Pogues - Live at the Town and Country Club London
Himself
The Pogues playing on St. Patrick's Day in London's Town and Country serves to remind fans why we loved the band and possibly why their breakup was inevitable. A thoroughly sloshed Shane MacGowan mumbles and screams his way through most of their hits to that point in time. Of course, real fans like the mumbling and the screaming. Lots of energy, great guests - The Specials, the late Kirstie MacColl and especially the late great Joe Strummer - who not only gets up on stage for a stirring rendition of London Calling, but serves as a kind of host for the evening as he discusses what made the Pogues so great. The video times in at a paltry 60 minutes which leaves you begging for more, but between the singalong Wild Rover and the silly string silliness of Fiesta, it is a jam-packed entertaining piece of music history. Extras: Completely Pogued - Documentary (55 minutes)
Îlé Aiyé
Director
Ilé Aiyé explores the ways in which Candomblé has influenced the daily life and culture of the people of Brazil in music, art, religion, theater, food, dance, poetry and more. Ilé Aiyé uses experimental film techniques, music, and cultural observation to express the life and rituals of Candomblé and the symbolic manifestation of the Orishás, the deities which represent the wide range of natural and spiritual forces. The rhythms of the sacred drums and bells, a dance of spiritual ecstasy, offerings and sacrifices, divination and the visitation of the Orishás through trance are all part of the color and life of Candomblé.
David Byrne: Live At Union Chapel
"(Nothing But) Flowers" (Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth) "And She Was" "Once in a Lifetime" (Byrne, Brian Eno, Frantz, Harrison, Weymouth) "God's Child" "The Great Intoxication" "Un Di Felice" (Giuseppe Verdi) "The Revolution" "Sax and Violins" (Byrne, Frantz, Harrison, Weymouth) "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" (Byrne, Frantz, Harrison, Weymouth) "What a Day That Was" "Like Humans Do" "U.B. Jesus" "Life During Wartime" (Byrne, Frantz, Harrison, Weymouth) "Lazy" (Byrne, X-Press 2) "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam) "Ausencia" (Goran Bregović, Teofilo Chantre) "The Accident" "Road to Nowhere" (Byrne, Frantz, Harrison, Weymouth)
Молодой Адам
Original Music Composer
В смертельном омуте лжи и первобытной страсти. 1950-е годы, Англия. Молодой бродяга Джо работает на барже, где живут Лэйс, его жена Элла и их сын. Когда-то Джо был писателем, но теперь он курсирует между Глазго и Эдинбургом, перевозя уголь. Однажды мужчины вылавливают из канала тело девушки. Никто не знает имени утопленницы, но Джо не спешит признаваться, что когда-то они были любовниками. Ее убили или она покончила с собой? Тайный роман Джо и Эллы усугубляет гнетущую обстановку на барже и кажется, что правда о прошлом Джо неминуемо всплывет на поверхность. Какова же его роль в судьбе несчастной? Ответ кроется на дне мрачной души Джо…
Lubbock Lights
Self
From the poetic to the philosphical, the heartbreaking to the hilarious, Lubbock Lights explores the phenomenon that is West Texas music.
25 Years of Punk
Himself
Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock movements in New York & England, the underground punk scenes in the 70's & 80's, and the punk resurgence in the 90's. A collaboration between VH1 and Spin magazine.
The Art of Amália
Introduction (English version)
Documentary about the life of Portuguese Fado singer Amalia Rodrigues (1920-1999) with an interview and collection of footage from performances throughout her long career.
Tori Amos: Sessions at West 54th
Himself
Tori Amos performs. Her set includes "iieee," "Past the Mission," "Caught a Lite Sneeze" and "The Waitress." Hosted by David Byrne.
Где ты, Лулу?
"Laughing Man" Escort
Раненый случайной пулей во время перестрелки в ночном клубе, саксофонист Иззи Морер больше не может играть. Как-то, прогуливаясь по Манхэттену, он наталкивается на бездыханное тело. В портфеле незнакомца Иззи находит загадочный камень, который приводит его к Селии. Встреча становится для них подарком судьбы. Может, это камень повел их по жизни? Кое-кто знал это точно и он уже был рядом.
Lou Reed - Rock and Roll Heart
Self
An incredible retracing of the evolution of Reed's remarkable career over three decades. Filled with interviews with Reed, his friends and some of the major artists influenced by Reed including David Bowie, David Byrne, Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega, Dave Stewart, Philip Glass and more. Production Notes, Biographies, Discography, Scene Access, Screen Test, Rare Velvet Footage
Dancing Barefoot
Himself
In this 1995 made-for television biopic, see legendary musician and filmmaker Ivan Kral as he made music history. With guitar and camera in the 70s, playing with Iggy Pop, Blondie and Patti Smith Group, he triumphed, rising from refugee to rock icon.
10000 Maniacs: MTV Unplugged
Himself
MTV Unplugged is a 1993 live album by 10,000 Maniacs. The music was recorded for the MTV Unplugged series and it was also the last album by the band featuring Natalie Merchant as vocalist. In addition to the songs released on this album, four takes of "How You've Grown" were recorded, second takes of "Because the Night" and "Gold Rush Brides", a brief take of "Puff the Magic Dragon" and three other songs which featured singer David Byrne as a guest: "Let The Mystery Be" (two takes, one of which was released as a B-Side to "Few and Far Between" and on Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings), "Jolene", and "Dallas". In 1994, it reached 13 on the Billboard 200.
David Byrne: Between The Teeth
Director
"Fortified with a new band, and a bevy of fresh arrangements, Byrne sought to do more than debut virgin material at this show; he was out to recast his entire past. It was the first time the singer offered live versions of sings from his celebrated Talking Heads days since that band stopped touring eight years ago....Some of this material had never before been performed live. Twisting a full continent of sound into an unnameable shape, Byrne's group combines everything from samba and mambo to R&B and pop. Despite a considerable history to live up to, Byrne proved at this show that he has never been better." - New York Daily News. Play List... 1. Well 2. (Nothing But) Flowers 3. Girls On My Mind 4. Something Ain't Right 5. Life During Wartime 6. Women vs Men 7. Hanging Upside Down 8. Lie To Me 9. She's Mad 10. Blind 11. Make Believe Mambo 12. And She Was 13. Buck Naked 14. Road To Nowhere
David Byrne: Between The Teeth
"Fortified with a new band, and a bevy of fresh arrangements, Byrne sought to do more than debut virgin material at this show; he was out to recast his entire past. It was the first time the singer offered live versions of sings from his celebrated Talking Heads days since that band stopped touring eight years ago....Some of this material had never before been performed live. Twisting a full continent of sound into an unnameable shape, Byrne's group combines everything from samba and mambo to R&B and pop. Despite a considerable history to live up to, Byrne proved at this show that he has never been better." - New York Daily News. Play List... 1. Well 2. (Nothing But) Flowers 3. Girls On My Mind 4. Something Ain't Right 5. Life During Wartime 6. Women vs Men 7. Hanging Upside Down 8. Lie To Me 9. She's Mad 10. Blind 11. Make Believe Mambo 12. And She Was 13. Buck Naked 14. Road To Nowhere
Когда наступит конец света
Self in music video
1999 г. на исходе. Индийский ядерный спутник вышел из-под контроля. Но Клер на это наплевать. Она увлечена преследованием таинственного Сэма-Тревора, за которым охотится ФБР. Очевидно, у него есть ценное изобретение.
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Director
This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some of today's most celebrated recording artists performing their interpretations of the classic songs of Cole Porter.
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Himself
This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some of today's most celebrated recording artists performing their interpretations of the classic songs of Cole Porter.
Beleza Tropical
Self
This half-hour documentary was screened on Channel 4 in 1989. Charlie Gillett is in conversation with David Byrne and Susan Young. Gillett explores Byrne's interest in the music composed during Brazil's repressive political regime spanning the 1960's -1980’s, and Byrne's aim to introduce a wider audience to this music by compiling a series of albums featuring musicians from that era. Byrne asked Young to direct the animated film Beleza Tropical (Umbabarauma) to accompany the first of these albums. Young describes her approach to the making of the film and reflects upon this subtle and fascinating genre of music. The soundtrack features various artists from the album Beleza Tropical, Brazil Classics 1.
Summer of Love
Produced in collaboration with MICA-TV, Summer of Love is a public service announcement produced for the American Foundation for AIDS Research. Featuring The B-52’s, David Byrne, Allen Ginsburg, Quentin Crisp, John Kelly, and others.
Decade
Himself
Interviews with personalities including John Mellencamp, Spike Lee, Lou Reed, Roseanne Barr, David Byrne, George Michael and more, as they reflect on the 1980s.
Heavy Petting
Self
Celebrities and creatives -- including musician David Byrne, performance artist Spalding Gray, comedian Sandra Bernhard, radical activist Abbie Hoffman, and poet Allen Ginsberg-- recall their earliest sexual experiences.
Umbabarauma
Producer
This film, set to Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma) by Jorge Ben, was created to accompany Beleza Tropical: Brazil Classics 1, the first in a series of albums compiled by David Byrne to promote the unique music published by Brazilian artists during a repressive period of military rule in the 1970’s-1980’s. The aim was to visually invoke the album’s sensual and lyrical breadth and depth, and to subtly reflect the underlying social and political issues of that time.
Checking Out
Bartender
When his best friend dies of a heart attack, Ray Macklin becomes a man obsessed with his own mortality. Convinced that all his aches and pains are an indication of his imminent death, Ray's life turns into a slapstick farce of health-crazed anxiety and hypochondria.
Замужем за мафией
Original Music Composer
Начинается все на Лонг-Айленде, где дома набиты дорогой средиземноморской мебелью, люди одеваются в дорогие костюмы в полосочку, а женщины проводят почти все время в парикмахерских. Анжеле Де Марко, жене подающего надежды гангстера Фрэнка «Огурца» Де Марко, надоела криминальная ментальность окружающих ее людей, и она хочет смены обстановки. После того как Огурца застукал со своей любовницей и убил босс мафии Дон Тони «Тигр» Руссо, двое агентов ФБР решили, что Анжела и Тони состоят в любовной связи. Анжела вместе с сыном переезжает в квартирку на Манхэттэне, но агенты продолжают слежку, связывая уже ее деятельность с грязными делами мафии. Конечно, в соответствующий момент между Анжелой и агентом Майком Дауни вспыхивает страсть.
Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant
Self
A compilation of ten music videos produced by Talking Heads during the 1980s. The videos are linked by apparently real people (not actors) telling stories from their lives.
Talking Heads: Storytelling Giant
Director
A compilation of ten music videos produced by Talking Heads during the 1980s. The videos are linked by apparently real people (not actors) telling stories from their lives.
Последний император
Original Music Composer
В 1908 год, империя Цин. Трёхлетний Пуи становится императором Поднебесной. К императору-ребенку относятся как к божеству. Он может делать все, кроме одного - покидать пределы дворца. До Запретного города не долетает ветер перемен, сотрясающий мир за его стенами. Но жизнь последнего императора Китая оказывается частью великой истории XX века.
Дикая штучка
Main Title Theme Composer
Преуспевающий вице-президент компании Чарльз Дригз зашел пообедать в кафе и не заплатил по счету. На улице его догнала очаровательная незнакомка и пригрозила полицией. В ходе разговора оказалось, что она не имеет никакого отношения к кафе. Лулу пригласила Чарльза в свою машину и увезла в Пенсильванию. Там она представила его своим мужем и пригласила на вечеринку с бывшими одноклассниками. На вечеринку пришел и ее бывший муж, вернувшийся из заключения. Соперничество между Чарльзом и Реем закончилось дракой. В результате вмешательства полиции Чарльз теряет Лулу из виду, но ищет ее повсюду. И вот, когда он уже отчаялся найти ее, он встречает Лулу в том же самом кафе.
True Stories
Original Music Composer
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
True Stories
Narrator / Lip-Syncher / Talking Heads singer
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
True Stories
Writer
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
True Stories
Director
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July
Two Moon July was a multidisciplinary event that featured experimental video, film, visual art, performance and music in a theatrical framework. More than thirty artists participated in the program, which was produced for the Kitchen by Carlota Schoolman and directed by Tom Bowes.
Stop Making Sense
Sound Supervisor
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
Stop Making Sense
Original Music Composer
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
Stop Making Sense
Self - Vocals, Guitar
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
The Catherine Wheel: Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation
Music
Seamlessly blending elements of movement and music, Twyla Tharp choreographs a rock 'n' roll dance spectacular, set to a score by former Talking Heads front man David Byrne. Adapted for television by Tharp from the original Broadway production, this memorable performance showcases the talents of dancers Sara Rudner, Jennifer Way, Tom Rawe, Katie Glasner, Raymond Kurshals, Shelly Washington, Christine Uchida and John Carrafa.
Mea Culpa
Music
In his first collaboration with David Byrne and Brian Eno, Conner used footage from educational films to create a rhythmically austere image-track for music from their pioneering “sampling” album “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” (1981).
America Is Waiting
Music
Stock footage edited with music to comment on American culture.
Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
Adrian Belew augments the band on this 50-minute performance from the Westfalenhalle, in Dortmund, Germany, on December 20th, 1980, for the Rockpop TV show. Set List: Psycho Killer Cities I Zimbra Once In A Lifetime Animals Crosseyed And Painless Life During Wartime The Great Curve
Talking Heads - Live in Rome
Self - Vocals, guitar
On December 18, 1980, the American rock band Talking Heads, with guest guitarist Adrian Belew, delivered a fantastic performance at Palaeur Arena in Rome that was filmed for broadcast on Italian TV. Taking place just two months after the release of Remain In Light, that night’s set was heavy on material from that album such as Born Under Punches, Crosseyed and Painless and The Great Curve.
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Rare concert footage of Talking Heads performing during their legendary Remain in Light trek has been unearthed after 35 years. Filmed four years before the band's concert film Stop Making Sense, this 80-minute performance was taped in stark black-and-white at Passiac, New Jersey's Capitol Theatre on November 4, 1980. The show came less than a month after the quartet released their landmark Remain in Light, and five of the gig's 14 songs are culled from that album.
The Blank Generation
Self
The cream of the New York new wave/punk crop, filmed live at CBGB when the scene was just beginning. Includes performances by Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Heartbreakers, the Shirts, Wayne County, the Marbles, the Dolls, Miamis, Harry Toledo, and the Tuff Darts (w/Robert Gordon).