Review of Stop Making Sense (1984) by Nicolás B — 31 Oct 2011
The best concert film ever made. While I enjoy other classics of this unique genre ("The Last Waltz" is another gem of the this category), "Stop Making Sense" captures perfectly the artistic sensibilities that made this quirky, brilliant band such a hit on the live scene.
Jonathan Demme's terrific direction blended with David Byrne's wild take on how to conceptualize the entire show makes for an engaging viewing experience all the way through. This is a band that took the visual aesthetic seriously, not letting it mask the music but serve as an extension of it.
Lacking annoying MTV style quick cuts and using really cool lighting techniques to keep the group front and center. This isn't just a great representation of a band at the top of their game, but one of the best examples of how music can be even more potent with a truly artistic visual aid.
This review of Stop Making Sense (1984) was written by Nicolás B on 31 Oct 2011.
Stop Making Sense has generally received very positive reviews.
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