The Pitchfork Review An Interview With Talking Heads
Sep 28, 2023
All four members of the original Talking Heads lineup share stories about their iconic concert documentary Stop Making Sense, the early days of the band, and recording classic albums. They discuss choreographed spontaneity on stage, the recording process at Blank Tape studio, A24's influence on the film, the creative revolution in New York City, and an unexpected reunion that revived their joy.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Creating Choreographed Spontaneity on Stage
02:11 • 8min
Recording an Album at Blank Tape Studio
09:48 • 12min
Belief in the Film, A24's Influence, and Attention to Detail in Audio Restoration
21:37 • 2min
Mixing the Performance and the Creative Revolution in New York City
23:12 • 6min
The Making of 'Stop Making Sense' and Initial Concerns
29:03 • 2min
Discussion about an Unexpected Reunion and Reviving Joy
30:51 • 3min