The concert film Stop Making Sense by the Talking Heads, shot at a Hollywood performance in 1983, introduced audiences to the highly visual aesthetic of conceptual artist David Byrne and his band. As a 'performance artist', Byrne used detailed visual tricks to enhance the themes of his songs with maximum effect. Stop Making Sense captures the band at its artistic peak, as it features mostly material
… from the glorious funk-based albums Remain In Light and Speaking In Tongues. Live, supplemented by a battalion of guest musicians, the Heads emphasize the funky aspects of their nervous art-dance concept. Songs like Burning Down The House and Girlfriend Is Better, which are already impressive in their studio version, burst from the speakers.more
