* CD Reviews: Taiwan Oct 18, 2009
The track Peter and the Wolf, for example, tries to mix bubblegum pop and Talking Heads, and ends up becoming utterly schizophrenic. One gets the feeling that the band wants to be taken seriously, and that this trying too hard has made them slightly unhinged. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
IFC show recalls ‘Monty Python’ heyday Oct 17, 2009
Unfortunately, this makes the non-Python talking heads seem all the more beside the point. Tomorrow night s episode looks at each Python s early days and how they came to work together. (Boston Globe)
U2 feat. the Black Eyed Peas Oct 17, 2009
Former Talking Heads leader David Byrne blogged, "It sure looks like, well, overkill, and just a wee bit out of balance, given all the starving people in Africa.". U2 and tour promoter Live Nation had hired two companies to help reduce the tour's carbon footprint before Byrne complained, but critics still target U2's "bigger is better" approach. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Midterm Grades: YPN SEC East Oct 17, 2009
Note to some talking heads: since when did being above. 500 become the bell weather for Steve Spurrier. (VandyMania.com)
New on DVD: Original 'Stepfather,' 'Stop Making Sense' Oct 16, 2009
So I was surprised, doing a direct comparison with the standard DVD, that the color and especially the Talking Heads' skin tones are more vital. More predictably, Blu-ray's sound (song cue, anyone. (USA Today -- Life)
The Colbert Report Gets Indie Cred Oct 15, 2009
Perhaps the most ridiculous part about Stephen Colbert s TV persona is that it s only a slight distortion of that of serious Fox News talking heads. The recent emphasis on performances is one of the few breaks from the show s parody of conservative personality-driven news shows, and it is just one reason why The Colbert Report is consistently captivating. (Suite101.com)
Falcons have toughened up Oct 15, 2009
Um, no. Do talking heads even WATCH these games. shadydave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DVD Report: This week's new releases Oct 11, 2009
Watch David Byrne don the big suitcoat again as Jonathan Demme s essential Talking Heads concert film gets a 25th anniversary reissue on Blu-ray. Extras: previously unseen hourlong press conference with the entire band from the film s 1999 re-release; commentary by Demme and the band. (Boston Globe)
In ‘Act of God,’ lightning strikes a chord Oct 8, 2009
All talking heads should talk so articulately. Lightning, Auster says, has something of the divine about it. (Boston Globe)
I saw a man who danced with his wife! Oct 3, 2009
Even more important, most Conservative talking heads like Rush Limbaugh, Pat Buchanan etc have much larger unfavorability ratings than favorability. Limbaugh has a total 23 percent favorability with only 8 percent of that very positive and 15 percent somewhat positive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cook books Lauper for Byrne CD Oct 2, 2009
Fatboy Slim has confirmed that Martha Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper will appear on the album he worked on with former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne. Here Lies Love is a concept record about the life of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Yet ANOTHER documentary on Neil Young Oct 1, 2009
Demme, whose past music films include the Talking Heads documentary "Stop Making Sense," said he is trying to capture the different facets of Young in the films. There's "gentle Neil," the acoustic folkie with the melancholy lyrics, and then there's electric Neil, the hard-weathered 63-year-old rocker who whales on strings like a teen playing Guitar Hero, Demme says. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
If Obama is a dictator, how must he be stopped? Oct 1, 2009
And, the talking heads from that era who manage to get exposure by virtue of their seniority are even less significant. Their time has passed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Demme Documentary On Young At Woodstock Film Fest Oct 1, 2009
" Foster and Harrelson will be among actors making appearances at the festival, along with "Up in the Air" co-star Vera Farmiga. Demme will introduce his new film at the festival and speak on a panel about music and film. Demme, whose past music films include the Talking Heads documentary "Stop Making Sense," said he is trying to capture the different facets of Young in the films. There's "gentle Neil," the acoustic folkie with the melancholy lyrics, and then there's electric Neil, the... (KIRO TV, WA)
Tom Brady presents problems for Falcons Sep 26, 2009
The talking heads on TV says the Falcons arent MAN enough to beat the Pats. Time to man up Falcons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pride and preservation in ‘National Parks’ Sep 25, 2009
Burns hasn t lost his knack for coming up with compelling talking heads. The University of Wisconsin historian William Cronon is superbly articulate. (Boston Globe)
'Parks' is filled with plenty of majesty Sep 25, 2009
Talking heads, though, don't begin to compare to the visual feast that parades across the screen. In high-def, the parks are like a drug, pulling us in and zapping the virus that all but extinguished our passion for wide open spaces. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
GAME ROOM: Review: NHL 2K10 vs. NHL 10 Sep 24, 2009
That being said, amongst the repetitive sound bites spewing from both of these games, NHL 10 managed to mix things up a little by giving their talking heads (Gary Thorne and Bill Clement) a couple of historical factoids and jokes to bandy about. Either way, we're still a long ways from getting announcers in video games that don't get repetitive by your third game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fox anchor lashes out at White House for Sunday snub Sep 20, 2009
Something Fox and other shout TV talking heads are simply incapable of doing. So good luck with that. (TheHill.com)
Welcome To The New Rudeness Sep 18, 2009
Many political hit men and talking heads are also baby boomers ... Hmmm, I notice that they make no mention of the talking heads on certain faux news networks. (CBS News)
House Votes to Defund ACORN Sep 18, 2009
Why aren't the mad, raving, lunatic talking heads on TV denoucing them. by salmoc44 September 17, 2009 4:55 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Colin Dunlap's WVU football chat transcript (Yesterday) Sep 18, 2009
We will leave all the September Heisman talk for the talking heads on GameDay. drew: Do you think Auburn will rush for more than 200 yards against WVU. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Musician Byrne maintains balance in 'Bicycle Diaries' Sep 17, 2009
He's chagrined at being associated only with the Talking Heads, who disbanded in 1991 after hits including Burning Down the House and a 1984 concert movie ... 95), he describes being asked in a London art gallery "what I'm up to in a way that says, 'Have you done anything since Talking Heads?' " ... These days, that includes a recent European tour with , his former Talking Heads partner, writing the soundtrack to HBO's Big Love, and collaborating with Fatboy Slim on a musical about Imelda... (USA Today -- Life)
Vietnam-era misdeeds back in spotlight Sep 16, 2009
In addition, the directors employ talking heads, old newsreel footage, re-creations, quotes from audio tapes Nixon made of himself in the Oval Office even animation ... In addition, the directors employ talking heads, old newsreel footage, re-creations, quotes from audio tapes Nixon made of himself in the Oval Office even animation. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
David Byrnes perfect city (not Houston) Sep 16, 2009
David Byrne is a musician and founding member of the band Talking Heads. His book "Bicycle Diaries" will be published by Viking next week. (Harper's Magazine)
Celebrate signing of Constitution Sep 15, 2009
orion wrote on Sep 14, 2009 12:39 PM:" Erm, Margaret.Please reread your history. God had nothing to do with the Constitution. Our revered founding fathers had fuzzy views as to what a "god" actually was, and certainly were skeptical of Christianity and its purported miracles.They were men of the Enlightenment, not Christianity. Our Founding Fathers took the radical step from "kings ruling through the grace of God" to "separation of Church and State" and rule by citizens, if you will... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Not America's Proudest Moment Sep 14, 2009
The Talking Heads take a poor uneducated person like this and EXPLOIT their hatred for our President to their advantage. Now Probably if this person gets past the 8th Grade, I think that's about the leave today where they Teach about Fascism and that it is RADICAL RIGHT WING Politically, he wouldn't be posting statements that are just wrong in fact. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Thumbs up, thumbs down Sep 12, 2009
PASADENA -- Yosemite National Park ranger Shelton Johnson was supposed to be one of many talking heads in the upcoming Ken Burns documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." But that changed when Burns heard Johnson talk with such deep passion about the parks and their history. "He just elevates the program," says Burns during an interview to promote his documentary, which premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 on KVPT (Channel 18. (Fresno Bee)
ANOTHER TAKE ON TORONTO: The 'Arizona Republic's Goodyblog Sep 12, 2009
" Can they make a movie version of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel without it being depressingly bleak? Bit of a challenge, seems like. I'm also intrigued by "A Serious Man," mostly because it's a Coen brothers film, and I'm always intrigued by them. I'm also curious about "Life During Wartime," for several reasons. It's written and directed by Todd Solondz, for one thing. It stars Ally Sheedy, and I sort of wondered what became of her. Also in the cast: Paul Reubens. Pee Wee! We... (USA Today -- Life)
Obama Tells Students: Take Responsibility Sep 9, 2009
The President Gave Advice to Schoolchildren Today, In Spite of Conservative Protests. President Obama's delivered an encouraging pep talk to students nationwide, and received good feedback. (CBS News)
Film director's role in remastered Beatles CDs Sep 9, 2009
So we said look when we put these mini documentaries together we don't want to see the guys' talking heads. We don't want them like this, sitting and talking. (CNN -- Showbiz)
ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL: First weekend a hoot and a miss Sep 7, 2009
Let's hope that includes reporters, ESPN talking heads, coaches, cab drivers and South Bend's merry pranksters. The beauty and the bane of this sport is there are no exhibition games to work out the wrinkles. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tech wins, but pugnacious Paul plainly isnt pleased Sep 6, 2009
He was bemoaning the lack of analysis after the fact, which had been replaced by a bunch of talking heads predicting stuff. So we all race to see who can be the best prognosticator, and in the meantime learn nothing from the past. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Freezepop and PAX Three Packs Ava... Sep 5, 2009
00 (100 Wii Points) per trackWii AdditionsRock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads add an additional five downloadable tracks to Wii Rock Band, joining the already available "Psycho Killer." The five songs available for download next week span a good deal of Talking Heads' career, including "Take Me to the River" from the band's second album, More Songs About Buildings and Food; "Crosseyedss" and "Once in a Lifetime" from the band's fourth studio album, Remain in Light; "Girlfriend is Better"... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
ZERO COVERAGE: NY TIMES, WASH POST, ABC, CBS, NBC... Sep 5, 2009
Keep soaking your sponge head with whatever the talking heads tell you on the evening news ... History will be very unkind to the current MSM and their talking heads. (The Drudge Report)
Preachers: Give crime tips Sep 5, 2009
He insisted that the meeting wasn t just another gathering of talking heads staged for the cameras, but a real effort to get involved and an effort to capitalize on residents anger. These are high profile crimes and people are outraged, Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Surprise! Munson worried about Dawgs trip to Oklahoma State Sep 3, 2009
I have loved listening to Larry much more than listening to the talking heads on TV. Thanks Larry for the memories. Scott has some big shoes to fill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Parks and Rec Sep 3, 2009
The extra material includes some additional character moments, like a speech by Mark about why he got into public service in the first place and more talking heads from just about everyone. There's really not much on this DVD in terms of behind-the-scenes content, though it seems there would be a lot to talk about. (IGN FilmForce)
Same message, new delivery Sep 3, 2009
And each fall, many incoming college students tune out the talking heads that fill their days-long orientation schedules and - let s be honest here - nod off. To capture the attention of the YouTube generation, some Boston colleges are spicing up traditional start-of-the-year programming with short videos, text-messaging polls, and social-networking bulletins like Twitter. (Boston Globe)
Environmentalists Stumble in Climate Fight Sep 1, 2009
I keep hearing the same foxnewsus propagandus from the same usual talking heads and republican't trolls, but YOU boneheads keep leaving out the PROOF of your delusional assertions. Please. (CBS News)
Feith Contract Not Renewed Aug 30, 2009
Let's put it all out on the table: Feith is associated with a position that has become politically unpopular amongst talking heads and mainstreamers. His association is both as an architect and an intelligent advocate. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
RNC Suggests Dems May Deny GOP Health Care Aug 29, 2009
The GOP as they appear now are all about Spin Spin Spin-Their babbling Talking Heads Parrot -- Misinformation,( like Cheney's Gulf war Saddam connection) Disinformation,(Bush's Wmd's and imminent global threats from Saddam)Stereotyping, Outright lies, (like Palin's death Camps)Exaggerations, Goebbels style Propaganda,And always Fear, Fear, Fear ... Thats soooooooooo typical of a republican argument -"Let's argue about what "MIGHT" happen. No facts, just "maybes" and "what if" and "it... (CBS News)
Talking Heads Offer Up Five Track... Aug 29, 2009
Talking Heads Offer Up Five Tracks for Rock Band ... - Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from new wave rockers Talking Heads, as well as singles from Avenged Sevenfold, The Jam, Oasis and Rage Against the Machine will be available in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content next week for the video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system ... Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A Rolling Stone Gathers Health Care and the Beatles Aug 27, 2009
Reading it in sober print is far more powerful than all the clucking, screaming and grandstanding by TV's talking heads, right and left. This is a true American tragedy. (FOX61, CT)
Braves postseason hopes take hit Aug 27, 2009
This is the lame argument a lot of talking heads try to make. The so-and-sos should concentrate on the Wild Card because the division is out of reach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Monday TV: Journey To The Edge Of The Universe Aug 24, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Journey to the Edge of the Universe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ciment’s ‘Heroic Measures’ weaves a New York tale of elderly lefties handing on Aug 23, 2009
Sirens blast by, helicopters swoop, the television goes into nonstop authoritative hysteria replete with non-news updates, talking heads with nothing to say, and imbecile audience polls. It is, of course, a reprise of the 9/11 storm - one that lives up to the Marxian dictum that history plays out twice: first as tragedy, then as comedy. (Boston Globe)
'Rock Band' library nearing 1,000 songs Aug 22, 2009
Among the artists who will appear in fresh Rock Band tracks this year: Queen, Elton John, Pantera, The Talking Heads and Tom Petty, who makes his game debut next week. Harmonix also revealed the pricing and release dates for the three downloadable albums appearing on The Beatles: Rock Band. (USA Today -- Tech)
10 folks who got rich during the Depression Aug 21, 2009
() -- If you believe the talking heads, it sounds like the worst of the worst is over for the "Great Recession.". Joseph Kennedy, Sr., left, and son John F. Kennedy in 1938. (CNN)
Harmonix and MTV Games Make Major Music Announcements at Gamescom 2009 Aug 20, 2009
Additionally, Rigopulos revealed that tracks from Queen, Nirvana, Tom Petty, Elton John, Iggy Pop, The White Stripes, Pantera, Talking Heads, Korn, The Raconteurs and more will be among the artists coming to the various offerings across the Rock Band(TM) platform. With over 800 songs available to date via the Rock Band catalog and 1000 by end of 2009, the billion dollar selling and genre-defining Rock Band franchise continues to be the gold standard in music video games by completely dominating... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Collapse of civilization, with every human infected or dead Aug 20, 2009
oops, that was talking heads don t worry about the government. Try it yourself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
U2 brand green criticism 'unfair' Aug 16, 2009
Last month, protests delayed the removal of the custom-built set from Ireland, and it also came under fire from Talking Heads singer David Byrne ... Despite it being the most ambitious stage set of any band's world tour, topping the likes of Madonna and The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne was not impressed. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ask the pilot Aug 14, 2009
Richman's Modern Lovers band mates included Jerry Harrison and David Robinson, who later became members of the Talking Heads and the Cars, respectively. . (Salon)
The Lady Gaga You May Not Know: A Great Musician Aug 13, 2009
Set aside the VMA nominee's performance art and listen to The Fame, in Bigger Than the Sound (VHI.com -- Music News)
Movie Review: The Boys Sherman Brot... Aug 12, 2009
There are no shortage of talking heads telling the viewer how great the Shermans were as songwriters, or offering vignettes of their working life. But there's a story placing the Shermans as part of America's musical heritage just begging to be told, and this film misses the opportunity. (Suite101.com)
Singing walls Aug 9, 2009
The building has been transformed into a giant steampunk musical instrument by Talking Heads founder David Byrne ... Byrne, 57, formed new wave band Talking Heads in the mid-1970s, and the band continued to make records until the late 1980s. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
‘Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg’ pays tribute to the first TV sitcom Aug 7, 2009
The roster of talking heads extends to Berg s grandchildren and son-in-law. Also there s her biographer, a man named Glenn Smith Jr. He bears an alarming resemblance to Kenneth, the NBC page on 30 Rock. (Boston Globe)
Going deep to save dolphins Aug 7, 2009
They re thrillers insofar as they aim to scare you straight with facts, statistics, and talking heads ... It s just a man wearing a flat-screen TV, and it feels very much like something David Byrne might have done in his Talking Heads days. (Boston Globe)
Capsule reviews: `Julie & Julia' and other films Aug 5, 2009
She wanted to find a unique, whimsical way to depict these tales, rather than just showing talking heads, but the figures and sets she and her dad fashioned are just too self-consciously cute. Nevertheless, this is a charming little movie based on a clever concept that will leave you with a genuinely positive feeling afterward. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
* [THE WEEKENDER] Music Terminals festival takes off in Taoyuan Aug 3, 2009
Their sound is reminiscent of a dark Pet Shop Boys with elements of the Talking Heads thrown in for good measure. His erect posture, campy hand-clapping and mock-official gesturing captivated the crowd. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rock Sung Young Aug 1, 2009
Mr. Leebot brings us some well-crafted, children-oriented synth pop on "Robot Dance." Inspired by legends like Kraftwerk, Devo and Talking Heads, the songs here are all quite danceable and contain a bunch of topics, from the denial-song "It Wasn't Me!" to the rocking lessons of "Learn to Rock." For Gen-Xers wanting to share their love of the weird noises of the '80s with their young'uns, this is your album. Care Bears On Fire. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Click to read:House OKs Extra $2B on "Cash for Clunkers" Aug 1, 2009
"And that car sure didn't look like it was a "clunker" but looked like a fairly decent late model car just being scrapped, what a phenominal and outrageous waste of resources in this country, oh yes, the metal can be recycled, but lost in that hooha is the fact that fossil fuels were used up in every phase of producing that car, will be used more to recycle it, and even more wasted melting that steel down again, energy that is never recovered again. It takes a blast furnace of about 3,000... (CBS News)
Sick Face's new night at 800 Larkin Jul 31, 2009
Those groups along with my lifelong favorites Kraftwerk, Devo, the Neptunes, Talking Heads, Brian Eno, David Bowie and on and on and on. 3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Country Fair and Arts Festival planned Saturday Jul 30, 2009
Comparisons have been drawn to Talking Heads, Fela Kuti, Bjork and James Brown, but Rubblebuckets afro-beat inspired, trip-rock soul experience is beyond classification. In addition to winning Relix Magazines Jam-Off competition in July 2008, Rubblebucket was recently named Best New Band of 2008, by Seven Days Vermont. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Heres some long-distance travelin music for yall Jul 25, 2009
Kind of like the last time I saw the Talking Heads. Weird. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
