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David Byrne, resting overmuch on his laurels.

In Reply to: New Eno-Byrne posted by Sordidman on July 25, 2009 at 14:03:09:

I've just been massively disappointed by a Byrne film, "Ile Aiye" (the
House of Life). It's about Candomble, one of the major Brazilian Voodoo
cults. This is one of the most exciting and dynamic religions in the
world, with unbelieveable music with transcendental drumming. Byrne makes
it boring and ho hum, kind of like voodoo for housewives who've tired of
belly-dancing classes. It's one of those "let the camera tell the story"
movies. He should have been able to find something interesting to point
said camera at. Byrne failed in his sacred duty here and I'm pissed.
Candomble music needs to be heard, and Byrne took all the magic out of
it and made it boring. Jesus, I have LP's of Candomble drumming that I
can't play for just anyone, it affects people so dramatically with a
storm of chakra-massaging beats. I can generate static electricity in a
room with Candomble drumming. Great music should be dangerous. Regards,

J.R.

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Topic - New Eno-Byrne - Sordidman 14:03:09 07/25/09 (11)

David Byrne, resting overmuch on his laurels. - J.R. 06:01:29 07/27/09 (0)

When I want to turn folks onto Eno I play them "Baby's on Fire" from "Here Come the Warm Jets." - J.R. 05:44:01 07/27/09 (8)

RE: When I want to turn folks onto Eno I play them "Baby's on Fire" from "Here Come the Warm Jets." - RC Daniel 22:18:46 07/31/09 (2)

Actually, I was mostly interested in talking about "Lucky Leif and the Longships." - J.R. 05:47:43 08/01/09 (1)

Cool - Sordidman 09:14:19 08/02/09 (0)

I respect your opinion - Sordidman 17:33:26 07/27/09 (4)

Judy NYlon... - dave c 18:17:08 07/27/09 (3)

Yeah, she was part of the team - Sordidman 07:46:29 07/28/09 (2)

You naughty boy. - Squonk 16:47:15 07/28/09 (1)

Yeah, I know, don't even ask about Diana Krall and Elvis -t - Sordidman 15:36:37 07/29/09 (0)

RE: New Eno-Byrne - Squonk 22:04:13 07/26/09 (0)

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David Byrne, resting overmuch on his laurels. - J.R. 06:01:29 07/27/09 (0)

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