Music
05 Mar 26

Stop Making Sense special episode of Hot Press Classics out now

<i>Stop Making Sense</i> special episode of <i>Hot Press Classics</i> out now

David Byrne of Talking Heads captured in Stop Making Sense

Paul Nolan and Wayne Byrne don their oversized suits and break down Talking Heads’ 1984 classic Stop Making Sense, as well as considering the remarkable legacy of both the band and late filmmaker Jonathan Demme. Plus Paul recalls his 2018 interview with David Byrne.

Hot Press Classics is back for a new episode focusing on Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads' 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense and its subsequent live album.

The newest episode comes ahead of Talking Heads frontman David Byrne's return to Dublin this month, where he will perform his newest Who Is The Sky? Tour in 3Arena.

In the podcast, Nolan revisits a 2018 interview with the legendary musician ahead of his American Utopia tour, where he discussed his continued dedication to unique live shows, choreography and stage production, the continually relevant political themes of this tour, and the subsequent Spike Lee-directed concert film from the show.

In their discussion, Paul is joined by Wayne Byrne to chat about the brilliance of Jonathan Demme's work on Stop Making Sense, the film's cinematography and photography, as well its groundbreaking status as a concert film.

They also explore the visionary artistic flair of Talking Heads', David Byrne's theatrical and iconic use of choreography, and the brilliance of their live sound and performance.

Elsewhere, the duo examines the Demme's stunning work with music all throughout his filmography, particularly on Silence Of The Lamb, and the lasting legacy surrounding David Byrne and Talking Heads.

Find out about all of this and more in the newest episode of Hot Press Classics, out now.

This episode was produced by Paul Nolan and edited by Flo Laurent.

Check it out below or on Apple Podcast: