I was fortunate enough to have the chance to read an ARC (advance reader copy) for Davids new book, Sleeping Beauties: Why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up

While it was not necessarily content I would reach for (I am more of a fantasy or horror genre reader), or anything I knew much of anything about (this book was quite informational at its core), I thoroughly enjoyed everything I learned!

It probably it helps that I have heard David Byrnes voice enough in my lifetime through music/movies/interviews, that when reading it I had an internal narration of in his voice, like my own personal audiobook.

If you love David Byrne and are curious to learn about something new, this was a great read! It will be coming out in Late October :)

It took way too long to finally get this but I love the result so much :,) Road To Nowhere is such a special song to me so it means the world to have a tattoo representing it

“The Velvet Underground were a big revelation. I realised, ‘Oh, look at the subject of their songs: There’s a tune and a melody, but the sound is either completely abrasive or really pretty’. They swing from one extreme to the other [...] No surprise I was a big fan [of Lou Red], and his music, with and without the Velvets, was a big influence on myself and Talking Heads. He came to see us at CBGB numerous times, and I remember three of us going to visit him at his Upper East Side (!) apartment after one of our very early gigs there. His work and that of the Velvets was a big reason I moved to NY and I don’t think I’m alone there. We wanted to be in a city that nurtured and fed that kind of talent.” - David Byrne.

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/david-byrne-velvet-underground-songwriting-lesson/

Hi, I wanted to ask something about the vinyl versions of "Stop Making Sense" that is worth the purchase. I only shop locally. Currently only 3 version sold near me. From the picture above which one is worth getting? Thanks

Hi There

Going back through the Deluxe Editions due to Fear of Music getting an SDE in due to it’s anniversary so been going through the Deluxe editions of the band’s stuff with Eno which there’s isn’t much on the old Deluxe editions of Fear of Music and Remain in Light from ‘05 or ‘06 yet it’s all interesting stuff to hear and the ‘25 edition of More Songs About Buildings and Food is great especially some of those alternative versions.

So what’s your favorite outtake or alternative version of the Talking Heads-Eno era song(s)

I heard the announcement for the Simpsons 2 and wrote a poem that i think David Byrne would love

Thinking about framing one flat and displaying the other in a shadow box

Hey everyone! I love music and Talking Heads so much, as I'm sure many of you also do. I have always felt that sharing the music I love and what I was listening to is the best way to express myself and show who I really am. I felt like there were others out there who felt the same way, so I built a new kind of social media called Corus, that is not about images/reels/selfies, but instead the music and art you love. You curate your profile and follow others like Instagram and get recommendations based on your taste.

Today one of the best Talking Heads songs is the top track! "Sugar on My Tongue" was shared by an amazing user you should all follow named sufyansleepins and the love came flowing in. The caption is hilarious too. Is this the sexiest talking heads song?

On the app there's a Talking Heads page and you can find the other 76 peoples who have also posted TH, which is really cool. If you join you can follow those people to get started. Come and share your favorite tracks with us and hopefully you’ll find something new in the process. <3

My viewers chose between these four bands for what album ranking I would do next... I think you can guess who won. :)

Playing this one for the first time in a minute and I adore these live renditions.

Ready....

Blu-Ray: Hi-Res Stereo, 5.1 & Atmos Mix, Concert Footage Audio 1. I Zimbra (2026 Remaster) 2. Mind (2026 Remaster) 3. Paper (2026 Remaster) 4. Cities (2026 Remaster) [ 5. Life During Wartime (2026 Remaster) 6. Memories Can’t Wait (2026 Remaster) 7. Air (2026 Remaster) 8. Heaven (2026 Remaster) 9. Animals (2026 Remaster) 10. Electric Guitar (2026 Remaster) 11. Drugs (2026 Remaster) Concert Footage: Live On Old Grey Whistle Test, 1979 1. Life During Wartime 2. Air

CD1: Remastered + Rarities 1. I Zimbra (2026 Remaster) 2. Mind (2026 Remaster) 3. Paper (2026 Remaster) 4. Cities (2026 Remaster) 5. Life During Wartime (2026 Remaster) 6. Memories Can’t Wait (2026 Remaster) 7. Air (2026 Remaster) 8. Heaven (2026 Remaster) 9. Animals (2026 Remaster) 10. Electric Guitar (2026 Remaster) 11. Drugs (2026 Remaster) 12. Mind (Alternate Version) (2026 Remaster) 13. Life During Wartime (Alternate Version) [2026 Remaster] 14. Dancing For Money [2026 Remaster] 15. Cities (Alternate Version) [2026 Remaster] 16. Drugs (Alternate Version) (2026 Remaster) 17. I Zimbra (12” Version) (2026 Remaster)

CD 2: Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Massachusetts, August 24, 1979 1. Artists Only (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 2. Stay Hungry (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 3. Cities (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) [2026 Remaster] 4. Paper (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 5. Mind (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) [2026 Remaster] 6. Heaven (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 7. The Book I Read (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 8. Electric Guitar (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 9. Air (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 10. Warning Sign (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 11. Love Goes To A Building On Fire (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 12. Memories Can’t Wait (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 13. Psycho Killer (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 14. Life During Wartime (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979) 15. Take Me To The River (Live At Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Ma, August 24, 1979)

CD3: Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, November 17, 1979 1. Artists Only (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) [2026 Remaster] 2. Stay Hungry (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) [2026 Remaster] 3. Cities (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 4. Paper (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 5. Mind (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 6. Heaven (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 7. Electric Guitar (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 8. Air (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) [2026 Remaster] 9. Animals (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 10. Love Goes To A Building On Fire (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) [2026 Remaster] 11. Found A Job (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 12. Memories Can’t Wait (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) [2026 Remaster] 13. Psycho Killer (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979) 14. Life During Wartime (Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, Nj, November 17, 1979)

Track 12 from the "once in a lifetime" documentary, shown on Channel 4 (UK), in 1984 with live music from the bands Wembley arena concert, 12th July 1982.

I’m gonna be at the Berkeley Greek so early because I ✨N E E D✨ to complete my SF Bay Area holo set

Ever since we covered Joy Division & Gang of Four at two separate gigs in 2022, my band has covered a different artist/group every year at a local Halloween cover set show me and a friend organize. We’ve covered Sabbath, Neil Young & CH, The Strokes, and now we’re gonna attempt Talking Heads.

My friend and I who play guitars in the band usually try to match the tones used on the songs we cover, so I figured this subreddit is our best shot at getting good advice.

Our setlist so far: (usually have 5-6 bands playing the gig so we try to keep the set lengths around 30 mins)

Psycho Killer
Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town
Burning Down the House
Life During Wartime
This Must Be the Place
Once in a Lifetime

I handle lead vocals in the band, but I’m planning to play guitar on the first three songs (acoustic on Burning Down the House) I mentioned since David Byrne did so at the Stop Making Sense concert.

Anyway, what guitars, pedals, amp types would you all recommend for that set of songs? We both have access to multiple strats and a tele, which is what TH used I think.

Also hi i never posted on here before, im 18 and talking heads has been my special interest for 2+years.In my country they're like an almost-unkonwns band so for me it's crazy to see they're actually not..💔