Rock legends Talking Heads are indeed ‘talking’ about their highly anticipated reunion in support of the release of “Stop Making Sense” in cinemas!
The band broke up in the early 1990s and have famously distanced themselves from each other publicly since their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction 21 years ago. News broke that David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison were reuniting at the Toronto International Film Festival for a post-screening Q&A session, and fans were quick to express their excitement and, frankly, surprise at the reunion. unexpected that.
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The ‘TIFF’ appearance follows the 70-year-old musician’s recent revelations about the band’s demise in 1991. The “Dream Operator” singer expressed his regret over the Talking Heads breakup, calling it “kind of ugly,” adding that he believes that their split is not ” well managed” in an interview with PEOPLE.
The reunion took place last night and was overseen by Spike Lee.
Talking Heads rated the big night on social media on Tuesday!
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Fans don’t have to be in Toronto to watch the screening; according to the New York Times, the discussion was broadcast to IMAX theaters around the world. “Stop Making Sense” will be released in IMAX theaters on September 22nd and will be released in theaters a few days later, on the 29th!
The group sat together on stage with the director of “Do The Right Thing” for the screening. It was undoubtedly an exciting moment for fans of a bar with a frontman who recently described himself as “unpleasant to be around” during the band’s heyday! (per The Blast.)
“When I worked on some of the Talking Heads shows, I was a bit of a tyrant,” Byrne says in the PEOPLE interview above. “And then I learned to relax, and I also learned that working with people, both parties get more if there is a good relationship instead of me telling everyone what to do.”
Talking Heads gathered for 25 minutes on stage with Lee, who expressed his love for “Stop Making Sense.”
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“This is the greatest concert movie ever!” Lee told the group, according to the ‘NYT.’ “I can say that! You may not want to, but for me, I’m going to put the world on record: this is the greatest concert film ever.”
Byrne is very excited to celebrate the film. He said, “When I watched this earlier, I thought, this is why we come to the cinema. This is different than watching it on my laptop!” Byrne will then join audience members dancing in celebration of the pure joy of the show, according to the outlet.
“Stop Making Sense” was originally filmed in California in 1983 by the late director Jonathan Demme to critical acclaim. Demme died in 2017.
According to Harrison, part of the film’s legacy is the band’s obvious excitement for the show.
“One of the reasons for the film’s continued strength is that we had fun on stage. The audience is drawn into it. We said, ‘You’re part of this too.’ And I think every time someone watches it, it brings back that beautiful emotion,” Harrison said.
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Talking Heads red carpet photos were posted to their Instagram on Tuesday! Frantz, Harrison and Byrne were all smiles while Weymouth showed off her classic red shades and lipstick.
The caption of the photo read, “It’s great to be here.”
Talking Heads followers on the gram were thrilled to see the band together and looked happy!
“I couldn’t stop smiling at you all during the TIFF interview I was able to see online. I can’t wait to get a chance to see the reruns in theaters! May all your future endeavors be blessed, and many thanks for all the past! ??,” commented one follower.
“David looks really happy!” others are declared.
“Legend! I saw Jerry recently, and the show was amazing. Adrian Belew is sizzling on his solo!” another fan wrote. The King Crimson alum played an instrument on Talking Heads’ seminal 1980 LP, “Stay In The Light.”
The album contained one of the band’s most popular songs, “Once In A Lifetime.”
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