HEADS AGAIN — (Through NME) Drummer Chris Franz has hinted that there could possibly be an extra potential reunion incoming. The long-lasting band – comprised of Franz, frontman David Byrne, guitarist Jerry Harrison and bassist Tina Weymouth –made their first public look collectively in over 20 years earlier this month. They reunited for a Q&A on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition on September 1.
As introduced in August, the lengthy awaited reunion was staged in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of Speaking Heads’ legendary live performance movie, Cease Making Sense (1984). Now, Franz has hinted {that a} additional potential reunion could possibly be on the best way after sharing a brand new image of Byrne with Weymouth. He captioned the picture, “an image is value a billion phrases.”
Talking to NME final 12 months a few potential reunion, Frantz mentioned: “I did strive it a few instances and the final time was about 20 years in the past, and after that, David simply mentioned: ‘I by no means need you to ask me that query once more. I’m not going to deal with that matter.’ It’s a disgrace and it’s what it’s.”
“We’re simply savouring the second. We’re so completely happy that it’s resulted on this fantastic factor that’s lasted 40 years. And we’re not likely wanting too far into the longer term,” Weymouth mentioned. “We is likely to be standing on the nook and a bus will knock us down. We’re tremendous glad we’re alive. We’re all 4 right here to get pleasure from this second.”
Harrison added: “There’s no query, although, that it revives the enjoyment we had collectively. I believe for every certainly one of us, watching the movie, we really feel the enjoyment—not simply the 4 of us, however everyone that was onstage, and the crew. It’s actually tugging on the heartstrings of how a lot I liked everyone.”
I liked this band. After they got here on the scene I used to be working for a “smaller” music label that specialised in Heads-like music. Positive, Byrne was in all probability troublesome to work with, however geniuses usually are. I imply, take a look at what he achieved. The truth that Cease Making Sense is so huge … once more, proves it. The problems I’m certain are about cash, they often are. However, who is aware of … perhaps it’ll work out as it could solely carry extra, cash. Fingers crossed. I, for one, would find it irresistible!
GAGA AND THE STONES — “I used to be within the studio at Henson making ready for Joker, leaving to go house for the night time and somebody mentioned ‘Mick desires to see you.’ I solely know one Mick, so I walked right down to a studio on the different finish of the corridor and opened the door. It was a portal to the 70’s.”
“I noticed Mick, Keith, Ronnie. Stevie Marvel was there together with all of the musicians they have been collaborating with. Steve Jordan on the drums. Household & buddies hanging out listening on huge audio system whereas Andrew Watt smiled marveling at their unreleased album. We frolicked for a bit listening to music and catching up. Mick then requested if I’d cling within the stay room whereas they reduce one other report. I sat down on the ground, my again towards a Rhodes-someone handed me some headphones and finally a mic. Mick was towering over me smiling saying ‘go on and do your factor then.’ I listened to the music and scribbled furiously attempting to be taught the tune after which freestyled and sang alongside… attempting to not step on everybody’s toes cuz Andrew had the entire room mic’d the best way they did again within the day, and I didn’t need my vocals to bleed into any of the magic they’d been making. The Rhodes was vibrating furiously by my back-Stevie was enjoying and my entire physique was shaking with each notice.”
“I went house not considering a lot of it, I liked the music and all of the musicians however I believed we have been simply hangin. Andrew texted me the following day saying Mick wished to chop the vocals WITH me that night-the approach he’d reduce them again within the day. Similar room, two mics. Single takes. I considered Mary Clayton… Gimme Shelter…gospel and soul. I considered my favourite outdated Stones tunes and all the nice vocalists who had sung with Mick, making what we all know now as a ‘sound’ distinctive to a band that outlined an enormous piece of rock’n’roll. Then we reduce it stay. Making the ‘Candy Sounds of Heaven.’ I sang in a approach I by no means actually sang earlier than apart from with Mick. And Andrew and I each cried-there’s one thing about witnessing music historical past and while you get to be part of it I believe that’s precisely what our heaven seems like. It’s only a candy sound.”
As we’ve mentioned, “Candy Sounds of Heaven” is without doubt one of the best-ever tracks the Stones have carried out in a long time. Gaga’s presence is nice for certain, however it’s only a gorgeous piece of labor. Bravo!
SHORT TAKES — Right here’s Micky Dolenz with Tom Arnold finally weekend’s Days of The Useless comic-con in Houston … Am loving Invasion on Apple TV+, however there appears to be a slew of recent sci-fi epics coming. Try this one: “Should you’re not paranoid by now, it’s too late.” “The reality is way scarier.” “There is no such thing as a going again to regular.” These are among the ominous statements made by the survivors of doubtless world-ending cyber assaults within the Depart The World Behind trailer, launched on-line Monday by Netflix. Primarily based on writer Rumaan Alam’s best-selling 2020 novel of the identical title, the apocalyptic thriller stars Oscar winners Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich) and Mahershala Ali (Moonlight), Oscar nominee Etah Hawke (Coaching Day), and Golden Globe winner Kevin (Tremors) Bacon (Taking Likelihood) as these left to combat for survival amid an inexplicable blackout. Right here’s the trailer:
Additionally, I hear The Creator, from director Gareth Edwards, is sensational too … Seth Meyers, who returned stay on this week, mentioned on Monday’s Immediately Present that podcasts are a name for assist … and, boy, he’s proper. Everybody and their mom appears to have one … and for essentially the most half, they’re very, very lame …
Steve Martin’s Solely Murders In The Constructing simply scored a renewal for a 4th season. I believed this season, apart from Meryl Streep’s singing, was relatively bland and dismal. Why? Martin didn’t write any of them. C’mon Steve … assist us out right here! … Comfortable Bday Frank Conway!
NAMES IN THE NEWS –— Rudy Shur; Jodi Ritzen; John Billings; Tom & Lisa Cuddy; Diana Ross; Larry Flick; Dina Pitenis; Donnie Kehr; Cori Gardner; Magda Katz; Daryl Estrea; Glenn Gretlund; Amanda Pleasure; Benny Harrison; Lee Jeske; Michael Sigman; Bob Austin; Melanie Safka; Marty Ostrow; Seymour Stein; Doug Morris; Ahmert Ertegun; and ZIGGY!
Originally posted 2023-10-11 11:59:32.