![]() He also covered a few songs like “Toe Jam” by Brighton Port Authority, (his collaboration project with rapper Dizzee Rascal), and “Hell You Talmbout” by Janelle Monae. ![]() The set also had live debuts from the new release which translated remarkably well into a live performance. However, being a completely wireless show with no amps or pedals, the songs were reinvented in masterful and innovative ways.īyrne performed a total of 8 Talking Heads songs which included “Slippery People” that was set to some brilliant choreography, a unique and special pairing of “This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)” and “Once in a Lifetime” during which Byrne worked his famous spastic dance moves. The setlist was blessed with plenty of classic Talking Heads songs alongside songs off American Utopia and other solo work, including “I Should Watch TV,” originally written and performed by him and St. ![]() The visual performance was just as important as the sound. It features 12 musicians playing wirelessly, accompanied by a dramatic light show that throws shadows and shapes amongst metal string curtains.īyrne and his live collective have created an art-rock experience that elevates all the senses. American Utopia is the first album by him to be released in 14 years and is officially out March 9.īyrne describes this tour to be the most ambitious stage show he’s done since Stop Making Sense. Talking Heads guru David Byrne kicked off his solo American Utopia tour at Red Bank, NJ’s Count Basie Theatre on Saturday night.
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