Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2011

For his 2008-09 tour, called the “Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno Tour,” former Talking Heads front man Byrne, still jumping around at 57, wanted to add something new, like dancers. He didn’t want them to be merely an overlay, but integrated with the music, interacting with the musicians and backup singers. The result is this very cool concert doc. I liked director Hillman Curtis’s use of rehearsal footage and choreographer interviews to fill us in on what would happen onstage. Another plus is that all the songs are presented in their entirety. Fresh, joyful, and worthwhile, even for non-fans.