In our current issue, along with all of its other David Byrne-related wonder, you can see regular FADER contributor Jason Nocito‘s intimate photos of Byrne in his massive office at the Todo Mundo headquarters. Because of the natural constraints of paper magazines, we were neither able to fit every photo in the issue nor have Byrne explain what you were looking at. Fortunately, we have the internet, and Byrne was generous enough to record this guided audio tour of all the peculiar objects and ephemera photographed by Nocito that otherwise would’ve never been seen. We had so much material, and Byrne had so much to say, we’ve decided to split it into three parts, the last of which focuses on the many personal works of art that adorn the space. See and hear above. And as a bonus, head over to NPR to listen to Byrne and many others perform at the recent Dark Was The Night concert at Radio City Music Hall.
POSTED May 29, 2009 2:55PM IN MUSIC VIDEO
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I have always thought David Byrne to be an innovative genius. Lyrics from many songs are strange assortments of verbiage with sometimes a generalized theme, other times no. I find that after viewing these videos I must keep in mind how great his music is to listen to because any associations derived from his lyrics were wholly from inside my own creative mind. The simplicity with which he appears in these videos makes him seem more childlike and foolish. Comfortably laying on his laurels and residuals from earlier musical exploits. Years spent in playing in the radiobraodcatsing arena provided me the opportunity to spend casual time with countless bands and musicians. When exposed to so many icons it is soon that one realizes they are no different from everyday people who surround our lives. Offstage many are trite and filled with self importance while others are down to earth and wonderful. Before beginning what has become some 20 years practicing medicine I was faced a similar fate. I chose the road less traveled and today I wear jeans and no tie. Despite this patients find me from across the country despite having chosen to live on a rural farm and away from the metropolis. I am glad I never met David Byrne in my travels because regrettably I would have had difficulty enjoying his music knowing that he was nothing more than a singing head. Rumors always circulated that Eno was magic in the studio and now I must give him more credit than I had for getting such great music from such a uninteresting specimen of a man-child. Left leaning and critical of corporate America! That is hilarious because without them he would quite possibly be a streetperson as his artwork doubtfully work provide an income sufficient to be so aloof.