Something about music urges us to engage with its larger context, beyond the piece of plastic it came on-it seems to be part of our genetic makeup that we can be so deeply moved by this art form. Music resonates in so many parts of the brain that we can't conceive of it being an isolated thing.
David ByrneSoftware constraints are only confining if you use them for what they're intended to be used for.
David ByrneMy favorite time of day is to get up and eat leftovers from dinner, especially spicy food.
David ByrneThe imminent demise of the large record companies as gatekeepers of the world's popular music is a good thing, for the most part.
David ByrneWhy not invest in the future of music, instead of building fortresses to preserve its past?
David ByrneMy favorite term for a new kind of performance is "security theater." In this genre, we watch as ritualized inspections and patdowns create the illusion of security. It's a form that has become common since 9/11, and even the government agencies that participate in this activity acknowledge,off the record, that it is indeed a species of theater.
David Byrne