Talking Heads - Storytelling Giant
Review by Eliza Entertainment
Storytelling Giant by Talking Heads is a mesmerizing album that showcases the band's unique blend of art rock, funk, and world music influences. The album's title is apt, as David Byrne's lyrics are like short stories, each one painting a vivid picture with its own distinct characters and setting.
The album opens with "Blind", a funky track that sets the tone for what's to come. "Mr. Jones" is a standout track, with its driving beat and catchy chorus. "Totally Nude" is an unsettling yet captivating song that features Byrne's trademark falsetto vocals.
The album's middle section is where the band really shines. "Ruby Dear" is a haunting ballad that showcases Byrne's storytelling skills, while "The Democratic Circus" is a funky, politically charged track that feels more relevant than ever. "Bill" is a quirky, upbeat song with a playful melody that belies its dark subject matter.
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Filename: talking-heads-storytelling-giant.rar- MP3 size: 102.6 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Road To Nowhere | 4:00 | |
| Crosseyed and Painless | ||
| The Lady Don't Mind | 3:28 | |
| Love for Sale | ||
| End Credits | ||
| Cross Eyed And Painless | ||
| Once in a Lifetime | ||
| This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) | 3:44 | |
| Warning | ||
| Burning Down the House | ||
| Love For Sale | 3:14 | |
| Introduction | ||
| Opening Logos | ||
| Road to Nowhere | ||
| Wild Wild Life | 3:37 | |
| Stay Up Late | 3:41 | |
| Stay up Late | ||
| Logo / Intro | ||
| This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) | ||
| Lady Don't Mind | ||
| Once In A Lifetime | 3:24 | |
| This Must Be The Place | ||
| Crosseyed And Painless | 5:36 | |
| Burning Down The House | 3:39 | |
| Credits | ||
| Once In Lifetime | ||
| And She Was | 3:28 |
Video
Storytelling Giants - Talking Heads
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Catalog Numbers
- VM 60064
- MVP 991162 3
- 080 506-1
- L050-1122
- CMV1099
- 38137-3
- PPS 2036
- MVP 9911623
- ELM V1047
- ID4168WO
Labels
- Picture Music International
- PolyGram Music Video
- TOEMI LaserVision
- Warner Reprise Video
- Palace Pictures Benelux/Boudisque
- E L M
Listen online
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- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- kuunnella verkossa
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- VHS
- Compilation
- PAL
- Laserdisc
- 12"
- Stereo
- NTSC
- CLV
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Index Video |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Picture Music International |
| Distributed By | EMI Music Group Australasia |
| Manufactured By | EMI Music Group Australasia |
| Published By | Warner Bros. Music Ltd. |
| Record Company | Sire |
| Marketed By | Palace Pictures Benelux/Boudisque |
| Licensed From | Picture Music International |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Film Director | David Byrne |
| Film Producer | Alan Kleinberg |
Notes
- A compilation of all ten Talking Heads videos made in the '80s.
- Each video is preceded by a small story, unrehearsed and spontaneously
- narrated by common people. None of them are actors, and sometimes the
- stories were randomly selected, without any connection to the video's music.
- All songs published by Warner Bros Music Ltd except:
- Once In A Lifetime & Crosseyed And Painless
- published by Warner Bros Music Ltd / EG Music Ltd.
- (C) 1988 Index Video/Todo Mundo Ltd
- A Picture Music International Release
- Sound Format: Hi-Fi Stereo Dolby
- Total Running Time: 51:20
- Running Time: 51:20
- Approximate running time: 60 minutes.
- Includes folded sheet with credits for videos.
- Blurb: "Storytelling Giant is a work composed of all ten Talking Heads videos made over the past decade. They are connected by random, unrehearsed, spontaneous footage of real people talking. None of the people are actors, and all of them are wearing their own clothes. Many of them know nothing of the Talking Heads, and sometimes they tell stories that have nothing to do with the band's music. Yet, somehow, their stories bring the Talking Heads music into another place. A place of giant lizards... A place where little girls sit on clouds. A place where everyone has enough to eat... And the government provides hairdressers if you can't afford one. A giant man walks into a bar. He begins to wrestle with three nuns. A man with a toupée stops them, and they begin to speak."
- This compilation © 1988 Index Video / Todo Mundo Ltd.
- Marketed and distributed by Entertainment Leisure Marketing (Pty) Limited.
- Running time 52 mins approx.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: WQ129
- Barcode: 5 099999 116231
- Barcode (Scanned): 0044008050612
- Barcode (japanese OBI backside): T4988 006 03133 3
- Matrix / Runout : DD-5A-B62-P 25A81698
- Matrix / Runout: L050-1122-A10-P 27A80218
- Barcode: 7599-38137-3 9
- Barcode: 6 001491 124958
- Other (Cens. Cert. No.): DP4/18/3 (90/1042)
- Barcode: 0 14381-4168-6 2
About Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City and disbanded in 1991. The band was comprised of (lead vocals, guitar), (drums), (bass), and (keyboards, guitar). They released eight albums, in addition to several well received live albums.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 (Performer).
Genres: New wave, Post-Punk, Art Punk, Pop Rock, Art Pop, Funk Rock, Ethno and Disco.
Real Name
- David Byrne
- Jerry Harrison
- Tina Weymouth
- Chris
Members
- David Byrne
- Chris Frantz
- Tina Weymouth
- Jerry Harrison
Summary by Eliza Entertainment
Comments
Was this scripted or did you improve? If so, did they just ask you questions on the spot or did you have time to prepare a monologue? Did you pick out that outfit? Was David Byrne on the set or was it a remote location?
I still have this on VHS
Story telling giant is a must see. OK it's like the best of talking heads videos but it's so much more. I haven't seen it for years but I'll always remember the final clip at the end of a video, an old guy talking about his wife, how she passed away and how a day didn't go by without him missing her. I teared up everytime i saw that clip and I'm sure I would now.
Hot potato.
Im a big fan of the old high weirdness... how did you end up in this video?
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