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David Byrne — Make Believe Mambo
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calypsus_1
Posted: May 02, 2010 - 15:12
 

David.Byrne 5 by ~BeverlyMarsh
Sara
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2009.07.30 David Byrne @ Reggia di Venaria, Venaria Reale (TO).





mr_toad
Posted: May 03, 2009 - 01:02
 
love life or miss out!!!!

keller1
(In A Gadda Da Vida, Baby)
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 12:45
 
 jagdriver wrote:
hippiechick
(Weekendland)
Posted: Nov 10, 2008 - 10:14 < Reply >

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At least 2x/day!!!

Ever notice, all of his songs sound exactly the same? The guy only knows 2 notes!

{#Puke}

Thanks for agreeing with me, ladies. The Goldsmiths ordinarily do an impeccable job of programming here, but it's well documented across this forum that DB and TH are in FAR too heavy of a rotation (at the expense of other artists whose music is only occasionally heard, if ever) and that the resistance and pleading is well established and growing.
 

I noticed it too.

8.32 Talking Heads - Totally Nude

12.16 David Byrne - Make Believe Mambo

A programming glitch, where TH and DB are viewed as different artists?

Problem is, they sound the same. 

And we're spoiled, because Bill is usually pretty good at avoiding overplay, except when a heavily playlisted artist like Radiohead or Neko Case releases something new.



calypsus_1
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 12:35
 


Mr. David Byrne is talented and is recognized for going "to drink inspiration"  to the root of musics and so diverse, but simultaneously so genuinely beautiful styles, as Latin-American, African, Brazilian, etc., to relate and to point out  here its generosity and opened-spirit, when collaborating to help and divulge authors so distant places and distinct musical areas;  the same type of attitude also if can notice in Paul Simon, Ry Cooder and Peter Gabriel, among others;  this is very positive and including  correct way and to face the world of music;  when homaging in this way the world-music, D. Byrne also got the recognition and admiration of the listeners and the critics, and mine too!

**8 / 9 **



jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 12:16
 
hippiechick
(Weekendland)
Posted: Nov 10, 2008 - 10:14 < Reply >
 Shesdifferent wrote: Must we endure David Byrne every day? {#Beat}
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

At least 2x/day!!!

Ever notice, all of his songs sound exactly the same? The guy only knows 2 notes!

{#Puke}

Thanks for agreeing with me, ladies. The Goldsmiths ordinarily do an impeccable job of programming here, but it's well documented across this forum that DB and TH are in FAR too heavy of a rotation (at the expense of other artists whose music is only occasionally heard, if ever) and that the resistance and pleading is well established and growing.

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 12:12
 
Everybody Mambo!! {#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Feb 13, 2009 - 06:22
 
 holborne wrote:
You know, I have a sneaking suspicion that if RP, just for laughs, had labeled this track with the name of some Brazilian musician instead of David Byrne's, the very same people running around saying how badly this sucks would be falling all over themselves to post what an amazing groove it is.

The reflexive anti-Byrne stuff is getting kind of old, guys.

 

I was really enjoying the intro and tapping my feet, then David Byrne's voice came in and I had to hit mute. It's just his voice that gets on my tits, I don't know why - he can at least sing in tune. It's just one of those things, maybe like Marmite. Cred to his inventive songwriting and sense of humour, but I just can't listen to his voice. My loss I'm sure :(



holborne
(New York)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 09:53
 
 BoneRoller wrote:


Yeah, the Cuban musicians playing on this need to stop posing {#Confused}
 

A-hahahahaha!

BoneRoller
(Western North America)
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 09:29
 
 renlat wrote:
Almost an insult to real Cuban music.
 

Yeah, the Cuban musicians playing on this need to stop posing {#Confused}

bam23
(Berkeley)
Posted: Jan 12, 2009 - 14:06
 
 holborne wrote:
You know, I have a sneaking suspicion that if RP, just for laughs, had labeled this track with the name of some Brazilian musician instead of David Byrne's, the very same people running around saying how badly this sucks would be falling all over themselves to post what an amazing groove it is.

The reflexive anti-Byrne stuff is getting kind of old, guys.
 
Not only do I think you are completely right in this, but it is apparent that not only is a little knowledge a dangerous thing, but when combined with a self-conscious, self-regarding sense of sophistication, the result is neither smart nor insightful. I fear that this describes too many listeners.

bam23
(Berkeley)
Posted: Jan 12, 2009 - 14:01
 
Obviously, it is not possible to please everyone. However, the general and apparently deeply felt antipathy for David Byrne (at least on the part of a goodly number of listeners here) is a bit difficult for me to understand. For me, he continues to be interesting and sufficiently quirky enough to merit attention. If nothing else, there is no small amount of humor in his music.

holborne
(New York)
Posted: Jan 12, 2009 - 14:01
 
You know, I have a sneaking suspicion that if RP, just for laughs, had labeled this track with the name of some Brazilian musician instead of David Byrne's, the very same people running around saying how badly this sucks would be falling all over themselves to post what an amazing groove it is.

The reflexive anti-Byrne stuff is getting kind of old, guys.



drife
(Golden, CO)
Posted: Jan 12, 2009 - 13:53
 
This is so strained it's laughable. Like asking Conway Twitty to sing Freewheel Burning by Judas Priest.

hippiechick
(Weekendland)
Posted: Nov 10, 2008 - 10:14
 
 Shesdifferent wrote:
Must we endure David Byrne every day? {#Beat}
 
At least 2x/day!!!

Ever notice, all of his songs sound exactly the same? The guy only knows 2 notes!

{#Puke}


Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Nov 10, 2008 - 10:13
 
Must we endure David Byrne every day? {#Beat}

DeeCee1109
(People's Republic of A2)
Posted: Sep 08, 2008 - 05:34
 
Sigh . . .   If you must . . .  Can't hurt for more than a couple of minutes.

Otomi
(La orilla de la civilización)
Posted: Aug 23, 2008 - 10:37
 
 renlat wrote:
Almost an insult to real Cuban music.
  

Prefiero mil veces más el mambo genuino a esto.

huebdoo
(San Fran)
Posted: Aug 07, 2008 - 14:27
 
Would love to see a Reality TV show with David Byrne and Bjork working and doing stuff around real people for a living ... could you imagine them both working at a Dairy Queen?

What kind of items would they create to eat? how would they call out your order? what would they wear?

Its too perfect ... thow in Missy Elliot as a guest appearence and you have TV perfection

marmelock
(Frankfurt, Germany, Home of the EAGLES!)
Posted: Aug 07, 2008 - 14:26
 
i don't want to like this!

Danny_G
(Lima)
Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 18:30
 
Todo el mundo, mundo mambo


zurcronium
Posted: Jun 21, 2008 - 05:48
 
DB and Mambo, razors and rum. Why DB thinks this sounds good is amazing. One of the few ones I have given to any RP song.
Goodrich
(Lehi, Utah)
Posted: Jun 05, 2008 - 12:16
 
Love Byrne and TH, hate this.
Limpopoking
(Limpopo)
Posted: Apr 03, 2008 - 13:47
 
This album, and his collaboration on the Brazil Classics (Beleza Tropical) added a dimension to DB that catches many folk out. He was SO recognisable as Talking Heads, and thats all people expect him to be. Very very talented fella.
kmh
(NYC)
Posted: Mar 18, 2008 - 19:49
 
Gotta love this guy.... he's such a talent.
cake65
(Brussels)
Posted: Feb 16, 2008 - 08:11
 
The really great thing is he has this INCREDIBLE brass section, and Celia Cruz, in one of her last recordings
jjbix
(san diego)
Posted: Dec 15, 2007 - 11:01
 
different music, different style, SAME SHITTY VOICE!
93vx800
(Red Sox Nation)
Posted: Dec 15, 2007 - 11:00
 
madra wrote:
Love it. DB ran a history of Latin music series in his podcasts for a few months, and (sorry, Bill) I loved every minute of it. It's kind of cool to see either where it came from or what he did with it.


What podcasts? Where can I get 'em??
93vx800
(Red Sox Nation)
Posted: Dec 15, 2007 - 11:00
 
Pyro wrote:
I actually prefer this to TH. Seems David found a groove here.


Can't say I agree with the first statement, but the latter is right on! I bought this album as soon as it came out and it took me a couple of months to enjoy it. I kept wishing it were in Spanish. But, it is what it is. Went to iTunes and bought it all over again this summer!

In spite of what many here on RP say, I need MORE Byrne!
Pyro
Posted: Oct 29, 2007 - 08:26
 
I actually prefer this to TH. Seems David found a groove here.
poopypants
(Porkland, OR)
Posted: Oct 29, 2007 - 08:24
 
ya gotta love dave's diversity, i thinks it's pretty cool
madra
Posted: Oct 13, 2007 - 15:51
 
Love it. DB ran a history of Latin music series in his podcasts for a few months, and (sorry, Bill) I loved every minute of it. It's kind of cool to see either where it came from or what he did with it.
dionysius
(The People's Republic of Austin)
Posted: Oct 13, 2007 - 15:44
 
It's fun to play make believe.
stickers11
(Burnaby, BC)
Posted: Sep 27, 2007 - 23:45
 
renlat wrote:
Almost an insult to real Cuban music.

You may not like DB's take latin music, but he has always colaborated with some of the best world musicians...just look who pops up on the Naked album!
I think this album is very well aranged...and the band is tight!

prickelpit96
(Hannover, Germany)
Posted: Sep 27, 2007 - 23:41
 
renlat wrote:
Almost an insult to real Cuban music.


....something you can say again!


wookie
(Pleasanton, CA)
Posted: Sep 12, 2007 - 06:16
 

oscar_driver
(Planet Earth)
Posted: Aug 27, 2007 - 13:18
 
David Byrne AGAIN????????
Bocephus
(Boulder, CO)
Posted: Aug 27, 2007 - 13:17
 
I wish he'd get over his Latin music phase. This sux. I'll give him a 2 instead of a 1 cause he was so awesome with the Heads.
RockinBlueVoodoo
(Deep in the Blues)
Posted: Jul 19, 2007 - 20:47
 
renlat wrote:
Almost an insult to real Cuban music.


I like this song and I've tried on more than one occasion to upload some Latin music including a couple by Tito Puente but they've all been squashed. So, I suppose if RP listeners actually liked real Latin music it would be on the playlist. Until they're ready for the real deal this will have to suffice...
renlat
(Montreal, Canada)
Posted: Jul 11, 2007 - 07:44
 
Almost an insult to real Cuban music.
skybreakers
(Amsterdam, Holland)
Posted: Jul 11, 2007 - 07:43
 
Why should Byrne not do this, I think it's nice
kmh
Posted: Jul 11, 2007 - 07:42
 
Quirky fellow isn't he...

Gotta Love him.....
ick
(San Diego, CA)
Posted: Jul 11, 2007 - 07:39
 
What's next Byrne? Vegas?
ginniet
(Spokane, WA)
Posted: Jun 25, 2007 - 15:44
 
LOVE that Latin beat! It makes me want to dance at my desk (and my co-workers would think I'm nuts)!


sqqqrly
(Baboosic Lake, NH)
Posted: May 25, 2007 - 06:36
 
I first heard this coming from a Jeep at Killington, VT after skiing. I asked the guy playing it and had to go buy it. The whole disk cranks!
MadPercolator
Posted: May 09, 2007 - 13:33
 
I'd like to take this opportunity to assert my latin-ness in certifying the awesomeness of this song. Not a "10" awesome, but at least an 8-awesome.

When she did "Mi Tierra," Gloria Estefan hired all the awesomest Cuban musicians to back her Cuban ass up, and the album comes off feeling like a Disney World representation of what Cuban music sounds like.

Most if not all of David Byrne's Latin music efforts sound infinitely more authentic than a lot of Latin musicians' music. Props.
mutepoint
(Thataway)
Posted: May 09, 2007 - 13:32
 
Works for me.


Barman
(Milan, Italy)
Posted: May 09, 2007 - 13:31
 
buddy0407 wrote:
Mundo mambo!




Wizzuvvoz
(middle of the road in the groin of America)
Posted: May 09, 2007 - 13:30
 
buddy0407 wrote:
Mundo mambo!

agree
Carl
(The Summit City)
Posted: Apr 07, 2007 - 23:37
 
David Byrne was great as the TH front in his youth. Sadly, neither of these elements are -- or ever will be -- at play here or forever more. So thankful for their coming together in that place and time, recordings, and Radio Paradise.
jdorn1
(Land o' Milk & Cheese)
Posted: Mar 23, 2007 - 09:07
 
hated this phase of DB' music at first ... but that didn't last very long. NAKED became one of my favorite TH/DB recordings next to Remain in Light