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Jason, Sean, and Will have a casual conversation with a special guest, including a brief fashion critique and playful banter.
Three individuals recall their experience meeting a music legend at Jason's office who had a significant impact on their lives, as well as discussing his latest work, a Broadway play.
The Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense album defined a generation and raised the bar for live performance videos. With the release of the album, the band broke through the videos and MTV to become a household name.
In this interview, David Byrne discusses his experience with the use of his well-known lyrics, his approach to collaboration, and the importance of leaving room for creativity.
The guest discusses the challenges of composing music for film and TV, including the constraints of time and matching the mood of the scene.
The speaker talks about his Scottish background, his father's struggle to find work as an engineer due to the closure of the steel yards and shipbuilding factories, and how he started taking violin lessons in elementary school.
The host and guest talk about the inspirations and how some of the iconic pieces of David Byrne's music came to be. They also discuss music in general and how it inspires people to learn and create music by themselves.
The podcast discusses the dilemma faced by artists between taking artistic risks and playing to the expectations of their audience and the excitement it brings to take huge artistic swings.
The speaker discusses the importance of being honest and direct with the audience while also incorporating a theatrical element to their performance.
The speaker shares their pre-show routine which involves making ginger tea and staying within themselves for half an hour. They also discuss their recent decision to stop shaving in the morning.
The host and guest discuss the importance of understanding the business side of the music industry and how to navigate it effectively as an artist. The guest emphasizes the value of communicating with and trusting other professionals in the industry.
David and Jason discuss their different approaches to making music and the importance of having uninterrupted time to focus. They also share their admiration for musicians who excel at instruments they wish they were better at playing.
The podcast discusses how to guide young creative individuals towards pursuing their dreams and getting a career under their feet, as well as how to sell ideas and guide people towards their best capabilities.
David Byrne's friend and personal trainer, Sean, discusses famous musicians who work out with him, including Trent Reznor. Byrne and Sean also discuss their unique exercise routines.
The conversation is a meandering exploration of various topics, including musical notes, regional differences in Australia, and the power of storytelling.