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Talking Heads — Houses in Motion (Live)
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stevendejong
Posted: Apr 15, 2013 - 12:58
 
 On_The_Beach wrote:
{#Yes} Their music doesn't appeal to the simple-minded.
 
I'd put them in one category with rap and other urban "music". Simply not likeable, but peer pressure creates Stockholm syndrome. 

whomhow
(changeable)
Posted: Apr 15, 2013 - 12:52
 
... and now it's turn for my juicy 1. 

stevendejong
Posted: Apr 15, 2013 - 12:52
 
Can the Talking Heads please stop talking over (what passes for) music, so they are no long played on a music radio station? What a thorougly appaling band this is.

... I even had to play TWO different songs before this horror was finally over :)

justin4kick
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Mar 15, 2013 - 02:19
 
 coy wrote:

you can quote shakespeare
these guys wrote their own 
 

{#Clap}

gigikent
Posted: Mar 15, 2013 - 02:17
 
Listened to this halfway through without killing the browser just so that i can give it a big juicy 1

coy
(san antonio)
Posted: Jan 11, 2013 - 09:13
 
 terrapin52 wrote:
Oh, F*k me to tears!  The only thing worse than a studio song with Byrne is live.  Pull the plug on my life support, now!  Please! Shake the yoke of inauspicious stars. A dateless bargain to engrossing death. Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavoury guide!

 
you can quote shakespeare
these guys wrote their own 

coy
(san antonio)
Posted: Jan 11, 2013 - 09:08
 
the byrne at his psychotic best

LPCity
(Salt Lake City, Utah)
Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 15:40
 
 mikec09 wrote:
Add me to the "I find Taking Heads enjoyable" list . . . I would say that their "Stop Making Sense" is the best live album ever recorded.
 

The Allman Brothers and Little Feat would like a word with you.

zigzag
Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 15:31
 
 bobcat1963 wrote:

??? boredom was in the first part of the seveties.
everybody sleepy on drugs & flowers ;-(
the talking heads, elvis costello, sex pistols, joe jackson, graham parker, they all changed the sound at the end of te seventies.
i didn't get bored by them !

 
Has sarcasm not yet reached the Netherlands?

 

mikec09
(Saugerties, NY)
Posted: May 04, 2012 - 06:59
 
Add me to the "I find Taking Heads enjoyable" list . . . I would say that their "Stop Making Sense" is the best live album ever recorded.

dwhayslett
(Pawleys Island, SC)
Posted: Apr 02, 2012 - 14:04
 
 yodasan_magoo wrote:
I don't care if these guys were innovative, way a head of their time, were raised by aliens or whatever the TH zombies like to say in defense of these guys, their stuff just sucks.  No, I don't GET IT and I don't want to.  Whatever noise they have coming out of those instruments will never be called enjoyable music in my book. 

 
I read your book.  I didn't get it.

sbegf
(Manchester, Maryland)
Posted: Apr 02, 2012 - 14:03
 
Sound up a bit too loud for the office, tapping my feet, reading the comments...yup this song has completely side-tracked me...

Stranglersfan
(Revelstoke, B.C.)
Posted: Mar 01, 2012 - 21:28
 
 yodasan_magoo wrote:
I don't care if these guys were innovative, way a head of their time, were raised by aliens or whatever the TH zombies like to say in defense of these guys, their stuff just sucks.  No, I don't GET IT and I don't want to.  Whatever noise they have coming out of those instruments will never be called enjoyable music in my book. 

 
I like The Talking Heads

yodasan_magoo
(Close to the far side)
Posted: Dec 29, 2011 - 11:12
 
I don't care if these guys were innovative, way a head of their time, were raised by aliens or whatever the TH zombies like to say in defense of these guys, their stuff just sucks.  No, I don't GET IT and I don't want to.  Whatever noise they have coming out of those instruments will never be called enjoyable music in my book. 


ThePoose
(Ottawa, capital of Canada)
Posted: Dec 29, 2011 - 11:05
 
 iscoot4peace wrote:
I love The Talking Heads...but David Byrne solo just doesn't do it for me.
 
You may say to yourself, ''My God! What have I done!''


black321
(Apogee)
Posted: Dec 29, 2011 - 11:03
 
 jdorn1 wrote:
WAKE UP!!!!! Talking Heads were way ahead of their time and always innovative. Llsten to Remain in Light a few time and you might get it. I also have to nod to one of the later recordings "naked" heralding the world music influence.

 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..

 
 




2nd place...

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Dec 29, 2011 - 11:02
 
 jdorn1 wrote:
WAKE UP!!!!! Talking Heads were way ahead of their time and always innovative. Llsten to Remain in Light a few time and you might get it. I also have to nod to one of the later recordings "naked" heralding the world music influence.

 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..

 
 

there are people that GET them...
there are people that WON'T...
pity the WON'T...

coding_to_music
(Beantown)
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 - 17:17
 
This sez it was released in 1982
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Name_of_This_Band_Is_Talking_Heads 

abbey_normal
(Behind keyboard)
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 - 17:15
 
Dude... Stop.

Red_Dragon
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 - 17:15
 
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

...and First Prize in the Didn't Get the Joke division goes to...
 


terrapin52
(Terrapin Station, SC)
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 - 17:12
 
Oh, F*k me to tears!  The only thing worse than a studio song with Byrne is live.  Pull the plug on my life support, now!  Please! Shake the yoke of inauspicious stars. A dateless bargain to engrossing death. Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavoury guide!


calypsus_1
Posted: Oct 08, 2011 - 09:54
 

Talking Heads by wnick87
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14827897@N05/

The Talking Heads were an American rock band that formed in the early 1970s and was based out of New York City. Their sound combined punk rock, pop, funk rock, art rock, and later in their career, world music. In David Byrne, they had one of the most distinctive front men of the period; they were extremely popular while they were originally together, and continue to influence many musicians to this day.

Why I love them - I was introduced to them while in high school to a friend who suggested that I watch Stop Making Sense. My favorites include Cross-eyed and Painless and the album The Name of this Band is Talking Heads (album art pictured).

Copyright All rights reserved



jdorn1
(Land o' Milk & Cheese)
Posted: Nov 14, 2010 - 15:39
 
WAKE UP!!!!! Talking Heads were way ahead of their time and always innovative. Llsten to Remain in Light a few time and you might get it. I also have to nod to one of the later recordings "naked" heralding the world music influence.

 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..

 



justin4kick
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Aug 11, 2010 - 03:45
 
TH were a great liveband. But in this case the studio-version is much better.

ScottFromWyoming
(Powell)
Posted: Jun 08, 2010 - 10:20
 
 Giselle62 wrote:

this is from the 80's and their first album was '77—so weren't they more a late 70's band/80's band?
—I agree with you about the 70's being sucky but don't agree that the music was bad in the 70's.
The 80's were bleak, somewhat, but I wazza punk and we expressed our frustration with the suckiness of both of those decades.
It's interesting you call their first album "hippie." Oh, I don't know what anything means, anymore. It's just a big, black, nothing.

 
...and First Prize in the Didn't Get the Joke division goes to...


Giselle62
(California's Cental Coast)
Posted: May 07, 2010 - 16:54
 
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..

 
this is from the 80's and their first album was '77—so weren't they more a late 70's band/80's band?
—I agree with you about the 70's being sucky but don't agree that the music was bad in the 70's.
The 80's were bleak, somewhat, but I wazza punk and we expressed our frustration with the suckiness of both of those decades.
It's interesting you call their first album "hippie." Oh, I don't know what anything means, anymore. It's just a big, black, nothing.


kcar
Posted: Apr 06, 2010 - 00:09
 
 67nj wrote:
 

The dude abides...

gekkosan
(Ithaca, NY)
Posted: Mar 05, 2010 - 09:08
 
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..

 


"life in the bush..." is one of my all-time "weird music" favorites. All done by splicing tape, too! Glad to see it mentioned here.

ScottFromWyoming
(Powell)
Posted: Mar 05, 2010 - 09:03
 
 jagdriver wrote:
Just pure crap.
 
You do realize none of your 10s was released after LBJ left office, right?


67nj
(Ravenna, Italy)
Posted: Mar 05, 2010 - 08:58
 


jagdriver
(Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise)
Posted: Mar 05, 2010 - 08:55
 
Just pure crap.

cvandoren
(Albany, NY)
Posted: Feb 01, 2010 - 21:13
 
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..
 
I'm pretty sure this is sarcasm...  I think...?  {#Stupid}

ambrebalte
(Beijing)
Posted: Jan 01, 2010 - 10:32
 
I am in slow motion today, recovering from last night, but this, just woke me up for good. Love this talking heads!

pandora_6666
Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 01:48
 
 lingchih wrote:
Heh. Nothing like the Talking Heads to drive a schism between listeners. You either love them or hate them... there's no middle of the road with them.
 
ha ha! I am totally middle of the road with them! they're okay but nothing I'd shout about either way {#Mrgreen}

bobcat1963
(the netherlands)
Posted: Sep 29, 2009 - 03:05
 
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..

 
??? boredom was in the first part of the seveties.
everybody sleepy on drugs & flowers ;-(
the talking heads, elvis costello, sex pistols, joe jackson, graham parker, they all changed the sound at the end of te seventies.
i didn't get bored by them !


NoEnzLefttoSplit
Posted: Sep 29, 2009 - 02:59
 
just so derivative these guys, weren't they? They just slipped on seamlessly from that lovely sentimental "our house" hippie ballad stuff without changing a thing. I'm just so sad I had to live through the seventies cause nothing new happened at all: no new presidents, no new epidemics, no new fashions, no new drugs, no new haircuts, God it was boring. And anyone remember that "life in the bush of ghosts" thing Byrne did? He was at such a loss for new ideas he even had to use recorded voice-overs in it. Boring as all hell that was. Let's face it, the guy can't sing a bit like Harry Belafonte or, who's that other nice chap, the dead one with the pelvis shake thingy..


bobcat1963
(the netherlands)
Posted: Sep 29, 2009 - 02:40
 
{#Dancingbanana_2}yeah, at LEAST one TH song everyday!



iscoot4peace
Posted: Aug 28, 2009 - 14:36
 
I love The Talking Heads...but David Byrne solo just doesn't do it for me.

Jefferino
Posted: Aug 28, 2009 - 14:35
 
Oh,yeah   Let's get the weekend started !{#Bananajam}

malvey254
Posted: Jun 26, 2009 - 08:51
 
 PigLatin wrote:
Just saw him at Wolftrap.  He was GODLIKE and it was a GREAT show.  Anybody else here there?
 

Saw him in Philly.  Fantastic show.  Amazing how fresh 30 year old songs sounded.  Houses in Motion was particularly good, but then again everything off of Remain in Light was epic.  I can't believe he played "Air".  Brilliant.

PigLatin
(They are pigs, these Romans)
Posted: Jun 26, 2009 - 06:22
 
Just saw him at Wolftrap.  He was GODLIKE and it was a GREAT show.  Anybody else here there?

ScottFromWyoming
(Powell)
Posted: May 25, 2009 - 11:43
 
 jagdriver wrote:
They aren't THAT great, especially when compared to <fill in the blank>.
 
Just curious: What could you fill in the blank with that would make the Talking Heads "not that great"?
 



blotto
(here, at the moment)
Posted: May 25, 2009 - 11:41
 
I'm happy to listen any TH/DB anytime RP wants to play them.

On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada)
Posted: Apr 23, 2009 - 19:35
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:
You guys can complain, complain, complain till you turn blue, but the truth is most of us              
Love Talking Heads!!!
 
{#Yes} Their music doesn't appeal to the simple-minded.


philbertr
(Hurricane Target Florida)
Posted: Mar 23, 2009 - 06:55
 
 jjbix wrote:
who else is tired of the heads and their repetitive style! Why does D. Byrne think he has to sing every song? Will someone tell him his voice SUCKS ! Yuck!
How 'bout we start up a separate Radio TH-Byrne channel.
 

Go ahead y'all!  Don't let the door hit your fat asses on the way out!  And good riddance.


philbertr
(Hurricane Target Florida)
Posted: Mar 23, 2009 - 06:53
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:
You guys can complain, complain, complain till you turn blue, but the truth is most of us               Love Talking Heads!!!
 

YOU tell'em Peter James!!  They're all a bunch of whiners!

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Feb 19, 2009 - 17:34
 
You guys can complain, complain, complain till you turn blue, but the truth is most of us               Love Talking Heads!!!

RongoTBurg
(Lost Wages, NV)
Posted: Feb 19, 2009 - 17:33
 

This track defines experimental funk.  I'm with the 8-9 voters, who seem to be in the majority on this one.
 

belalugosi
(Bogotá (Colombia))
Posted: Dec 18, 2008 - 10:01
 
 wrangler wrote:


yes, please stop!  arrggh.
 
The Remain in light`s version is better! But is a great song.



jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Dec 18, 2008 - 10:00
 
hippiechick
(in the groove)
Posted: Oct 04, 2007 - 09:52 < Reply >
Time for our Daily Dose of David.
Blech
jjbix
(san diego)
Posted: Sep 18, 2007 - 13:45 < Reply >
who else is tired of the heads and their repetitive style! Why does D. Byrne think he has to sing every song? Will someone tell him his voice SUCKS ! Yuck! How 'bout we start up a separate Radio TH-Byrne channel.
wrangler
(cliffside park, nj)
Posted: Dec 18, 2008 - 09:54 < Reply >
 raga wrote: Please stop it!  
 
yes, please stop!  arrggh.

Rated 1 on principle...WAY too much TH/DB on RP!

I mean, we hear at least one TH/DB every day. Why? They aren't THAT great, especially when compared to <fill in the blank>. What other artist do you hear EVERY day here, other than tracks from those "new" CDs with which Bill is infatuated at the moment (i.e., Elbow, My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes, Madrugada, Jenny Lewis, et al.)

Ugh!