Stop Making Sense

Talking Heads' 1984 concert film, Stop Making Sense, might just be the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. Capturing the band at the height of their creativity (and still on their upward climb in terms of success), it's an entirely unique entry in the genre by one of the most unique bands ever to exist.

All of the songs performed in the film are superior to those on the albums, but the unquestionable highlight for me is "This Must Be The Place". David Byrne has a gift for tackling conventional topics without resorting to cliché, and this is the best example of it. While there are millions of love songs, I don't think any of them capture the feeling quite like he does.

I mean, seriously. Just check out this first stanza:

Home is where I want to be,
Pick me up and turn me 'round.
I feel numb, born with a weak heart,
I guess I must be having fun.
The less we say about it the better,
Make it up as we go along.
Feet on the ground, head in the sky
It's okay, I know nothing's wrong

Here, watch it for yourself: