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Stop Making Sense ( Blu-ray )

This groundbreaking concert film from director Jonathan Demme and seminal New Wave band Talking Heads features David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, and company performing at Los Angeles' Pantages Theatre, essentially showcasing their greatest hits in semichronological order, from the opening acoustic version of "Psycho Killer" (with beat box) on an empty stage to their high-energy gospel version of "Take Me to the River". Other numbers include; "Heaven", "Burning Down the House,", "Once in a Lifetime", "Girlfriend is Better," and many more. One of the best concert films ever made and an exhilarating performance by one of the world's great bands.

Year: 1984
Genre: Music Capsule, Blu-ray Discs
Country: USA
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: David Byrne, Talking Heads
Duration: 88 Minutes
Rating: M
8.5/10
Location in store: Music Capsule

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