Topic: The Talking Heads (Read 15571 times)

Kirbo · « **on:** 14 Mar 2006, 20:38 »

One of the things I love about this forum, is you all know more about music than me. Seeing good things about The Talking Heads, I torrented 77, and gawd damn. It's fantastic. Which brings me to my question.

What are the must have Talking Head albums?

nescience · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Mar 2006, 21:30 »

Certainly you've got a good start. First, get Remain in Light, then Speaking in Tongues, More Songs about Buildings and Food, Little Creatures and perhaps their soundtrack Stop Making Sense.

I have no time to explain any of this.

Kirbo · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Mar 2006, 21:31 »

Excellent, local music store, here I come.

Spartan Pho3nix · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Mar 2006, 21:42 »

Get "The Name of this band is talking heads"
Great collection of years of their live stuff. Two CDs of awesomeness.
Get Stop Making Sense (DVD)
Get everything!

pat101 · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Mar 2006, 21:50 »

all of it, 'cause the Talking Heads fucking rule.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Mar 2006, 22:05 »

OK, I have a major confession to make: I've never intentionally listened to the Talking Heads. I'm mildly ashamed by this.

nescience · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Mar 2006, 22:08 »

My prescription: Two doses of "Burning Down the House" daily for two weeks. Discontinue use if you experience runny discharge or develop hives from awesomeness overdose.

onewheelwizzard · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Mar 2006, 23:10 »

Exactly what Storm Rider said.

Kai · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 06:42 »

Don't get the CD version of Stop Making Sense. It basically gets rid of the best part; the performance itself. Go for the DVD. Best concert film EVER.

Also, Speaking In Tongues is totally their best album.

mberan42 · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 07:47 »

Quote from: Kai

Don't get the CD version of Stop Making Sense. It basically gets rid of the best part; the performance itself. Go for the DVD. Best concert film EVER.

Ditto. Times a thousand.

fa fa fa FA fa fa fa fa FA far better!

Kirbo · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 07:50 »

Alas, my local music store doesn't have the DVD.

I did pick up Remain in Light and Speaking in Tounges.

mberan42 · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 07:54 »

Quote from: Kirbo

Alas, my local music store doesn't have the DVD.

Here.

Or here.

Or even here.

Unless you're against all those.

Kirbo · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 08:02 »

I have nothing against buying stuff online. I lack the resources (see Credit Card) to do it.

I'll check out a few more places, it has to be somewhere in Toronto.

Edit:Augh, you wern't kidding about Burning Down the House. So damned good.

Kirbo · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 09:45 »

They're so....Bowie-esque....it's wonderful.

pat101 · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 12:00 »

well Eno did produce them and Bowie. I think, I also hope by saying that I don't look like a total ass.

Oh and the CD version of "Stop Making Sense" is OK to get, but ONLY after you've seen the performance.

nescience · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 12:28 »

Well, Eno didn't EXACTLY produce Bowie-- he only collaborated with him and played synths for Bowie during the Berlin period, and Tony Visconti actually produced those albums. He did bring a lot to Bowie's sound during that period and similarities definitely exist between the Berlin trilogy albums and his production work with the Talking Heads (especially between Lodger and Remain in Light).

pat101 · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 12:35 »

Quote from: nescience

Well, Eno didn't EXACTLY produce Bowie-- he only collaborated with him and played synths for Bowie during the Berlin period, and Tony Visconti actually produced those albums. He did bring a lot to Bowie's sound during that period and similarities definitely exist between the Berlin trilogy albums and his production work with the Talking Heads (especially between Lodger and Remain in Light).

Thanks, I was just too lazy to look it up.

Kirbo · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 12:51 »

nescience, how do you know so freaking much?

KharBevNor · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 13:24 »

Quote from: Storm Rider

OK, I have a major confession to make: I've never intentionally listened to the Talking Heads. I'm mildly ashamed by this.

I've intentionally listened to The Talking Heads once, in the forced listening thread.

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Talking Heads - Don't Worry About the Government

Starts off with a little twiddling sort of thing, then a sort of...I dunno, comic sounding vocalist pops in. I dunno, not too keen on him. The song keeps sort of 'nice' and airy. Lots of false build ups. and little 'doo doo doo doo' keyboard bits. I take it the lyrics are ironic? I really do not like the bits where he goes 'loved ones, loved ones' etc. His vocals get pretty damn annoying, pitch perfect he ain't. And then the song ends. How nice. Picture postcard nice. 2/10 nice. *yawn*

I'm prepared to believe this was just a pants song though. Lots of bands have such things.

nescience · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 13:50 »

Quote from: Kirbo

nescience, how do you know so freaking much?

Because you keep asking questions about music that I like, silly. But just as metalopedia KharBevNor up there doesn't know his ass from Jerry Harrison, I couldn't tell you a damned thing about most kinds of metal, or many other types of music out there.

Kirbo · « **Reply #20 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 13:55 »

Quote from: nescience

Quote from: Kirbo
nescience, how do you know so freaking much?

Because you keep asking questions about music that I like, silly. But just as metalopedia KharBevNor up there doesn't know his ass from Jerry Harrison, I couldn't tell you a damned thing about most kinds of metal, or many other types of music out there.

Ah, gotcha. Well seeing as I dislike metal, looks like your my goto guy in my quest to find new music......for now

KharBevNor · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 14:12 »

Quote from: nescience

KharBevNor up there doesn't know his ass from Jerry Harrison

That's slander! My arse is called Stefan, and we have had many strange and wonderful adventures together. I would never mistake him for a stranger.

Kirbo · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 14:16 »

Quote from: KharBevNor

Quote from: nescience
KharBevNor up there doesn't know his ass from Jerry Harrison

That's slander! My arse is called Stefan, and we have had many strange and wonderful adventures together. I would never mistake him for a stranger.

Good ol' ass adventures.

nescience · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 14:20 »

Quote from: Kirbo

Ah, gotcha. Well seeing as I dislike metal, looks like your my goto guy in my quest to find new music......for now

Don't forget the all the other wonderful music-lovers who frequent this place.

Kirbo · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 14:29 »

Quote from: nescience

Quote from: Kirbo
Ah, gotcha. Well seeing as I dislike metal, looks like your my goto guy in my quest to find new music......for now

Don't forget the all the other wonderful music-lovers who frequent this place.

They don't use the big fancy words like you do.

mberan42 · « **Reply #25 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 15:03 »

Kirbo, my emotions, cerebrations and cognitions are wholeheartedly discouraged and disenchanted in you. Utmost am I cognizant with the gentlemanly and punctilious practice of the English language.

In surplus, I am owner of the most fantastical and prodigical comprehension in aural sensations filled with lilting lyrics and tremulous melodies pleasant to the ear.

Kirbo · « **Reply #26 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 15:05 »

mberan42, to spite you, from now on I will use no words more big than 5 parts.

mberan42 · « **Reply #27 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 15:10 »

Quote from: Kirbo

mberan42, to spite you, from now on I will use no words more big than 5 parts.

/shrug

me no care

Kirbo · « **Reply #28 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 15:14 »

If it helps I screwed up already.

mberan42 · « **Reply #29 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 15:17 »

Quote from: Kirbo

If it helps I screwed up already.

Yeah, "mberan42" is longer than 5 letters (or "parts").

But enough, I'm leaving the office now. It's too damn hot in here, and I'm sick of staring at and entering information into my Access database.

--back on subject, though... I've always wanted a replica of the big suit David Byrne wears in Stop Making Sense. Would be awesome to show up for work wearing that.

Have a good night.

cheers.

Luke · « **Reply #30 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 15:22 »

I like the Talking Heads. There is hope for me, yes?

StrikeThePostman · « **Reply #31 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 17:02 »

There is hope for anyone who likes Talking Heads.

True Stories was weird, but I must've enjoyed it on some level or else I wouldn't have watched the whole thing.

Kirbo · « **Reply #32 on:** 15 Mar 2006, 19:15 »

Quote from: mberan42

Quote from: Kirbo
If it helps I screwed up already.

Yeah, "mberan42" is longer than 5 letters (or "parts").

Shut up, I couldn't think of a good 5 letter word to replace 'letters' with.

Quote from: mberan42

--back on subject, though... I've always wanted a replica of the big suit David Byrne wears in Stop Making Sense. Would be awesome to show up for work wearing that.

Pic link?

mberan42 · « **Reply #33 on:** 16 Mar 2006, 08:10 »

Both bad pics - if you get the Stop Making Sense video, you'll see it.

Kirbo · « **Reply #34 on:** 16 Mar 2006, 08:20 »

That is.........well.... Xbazzaah.

*Note: Xbazzaah is the sound made to show the highest level of impressiveness/awe.

theenginedriver · « **Reply #35 on:** 16 Mar 2006, 09:07 »

I was so excited when I saw this thread.

I am so in love with David Byrne. And Talking Heads are my favourite band.
My favourite album is "More Songs About Buildings and Food." The track "Found a Job" is incredible.

Damn! that television. What a bad picture!

Ahhh I love them.

You MUST see Stop Making Sense. It's my favourite anything. Ever. Vague, yes. True... YES!

The Name of the Band is Talking Heads is incredible... get it on vinyl.

Tago Mago · « **Reply #36 on:** 16 Mar 2006, 09:13 »

Legend has it Eno was also quite a bit more than a producer on Remain in Light. Just look at the songwriting credits on the back of the CD.

KharBevNor · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 Mar 2006, 09:26 »

Not just a comically voiced dork, but a comically voiced dork in a stupid outfit.

Nice.

^_^

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 Mar 2006, 09:43 »

Not just a comically voiced dork in a stupid outfit. A comically voiced dork in a stupid outfit doing some of the best dance routines ever

KharBevNor · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 Mar 2006, 10:27 »

Thank you for sounds and pictures that absolutely crystallise my utter disinterest in this band.

theenginedriver · « **Reply #40 on:** 17 Mar 2006, 17:21 »

He isn't just "comically voiced." He has an incredibly powerful, versatile and beautiful voice that can be used for whatever effect he desires. It's not a stupid outfit. It was based on Japanese theatre techniques, and he wanted his look to be illogical, disproprortinate... not making sense.

Anyway, thank you to all the people that are capable of appreciating such a brilliant band.

Hector Gilbert · « **Reply #41 on:** 17 Mar 2006, 17:26 »

After '77 Fear Of Music should be your next stop, then Remain In Light. After that, take yer pick from the rest.

Rubby · « **Reply #42 on:** 17 Mar 2006, 17:38 »

I was listening to Talking Heads when I found this thread, that's cool.
So how come no one initially mentioned "Fear of Music"? Its so so good!

Kai · « **Reply #43 on:** 17 Mar 2006, 21:06 »

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject:
He isn't just "comically voiced." He has an incredibly powerful, versatile and beautiful voice that can be used for whatever effect he desires. It's not a stupid outfit. It was based on Japanese theatre techniques, and he wanted his look to be illogical, disproprortinate... not making sense.

Don't try to convince Khar (or me, by the way). I mean, I love the video, but whatever the explanation, it's a ridiculous suit.

Also, I didn't mention it first because Speaking In Tongues is still better.

Tago Mago · « **Reply #44 on:** 17 Mar 2006, 23:32 »

This suit is ludicrously oversized! Exchange it for a smaller one.

KharBevNor · « **Reply #45 on:** 18 Mar 2006, 05:20 »

Quote from: theenginedriver

He isn't just "comically voiced." He has an incredibly powerful, versatile and beautiful voice that can be used for whatever effect he desires.

Apart from being good!

OH, I BURN YOU.

:p

And that's the end of my involvement in this, unless I can start an argument about how Sopor Aeternus' use of japanese theatre techniques (ie, REALLY fucked up kabuki) is in fact superior.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #46 on:** 18 Mar 2006, 10:23 »

Maybe you could start a thread about it. I'd be really interested in seeing it.

Kai · « **Reply #47 on:** 18 Mar 2006, 10:50 »

Wait, how does Sopor Aeternus use Japanese theatre techniques if he doesn't play live? Do enlighten me.

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Luke

StrikeThePostman

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Hector Gilbert