Stop Making Sense

Jonathan Demme transformed the concert into an overwhelming visual experience. The absurdly outsized suit worn by David Byrne when he sings 'Girlfriend Is Better' became a legendary fashion statement and visual symbol of the film. The peaceful opening scene straight away breaks all the rules of the concert film. Byrne walks onto a bare stage carrying a boombox, switches it on and sings along to 'Psycho Killer'. The instruments are brought on, their cables plugged in. The musicians then relentlessly ramp up the tempo.