About this release
The energetic, experimental, and highly theatrical stage show of the rock band Talking Heads is captured in this visually exciting concert film, shot during several performances in Hollywood, California. The spastic, oddball manner of Talking Heads leader David Byrne is perfectly matched by director Jonathan Demme's off-kilter visuals.
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Disc 1
UHD
Stop Making Sense (1984)
88 min
MusicDocumentary
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
Credits
Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Jonathan Demme
Cast
David Byrneas Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantzas Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrisonas Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouthas Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holtas Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabryas Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scalesas Self - Percussion
Alex Weiras Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrellas Self - Keyboards
Cinematographer
Jordan Cronenweth
Composer
David Byrne
Jerry Harrison
Bernie Worrell
Chris Frantz
Tina Weymouth
Editor
Lisa Day
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Disc 2
BDStop Making Sense (1984)
88 min
MusicDocumentary
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
Credits
Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Jonathan Demme
Cast
David Byrneas Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantzas Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrisonas Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouthas Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holtas Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabryas Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scalesas Self - Percussion
Alex Weiras Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrellas Self - Keyboards
Cinematographer
Jordan Cronenweth
Composer
David Byrne
Jerry Harrison
Bernie Worrell
Chris Frantz
Tina Weymouth
Editor
Lisa Day
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Deluxe Edition
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 8, 2026