Independent film studio A24 has revealed the tracklist for its star-studded tribute to Talking Heads‘ 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense. Entitled Everyone’s Getting Involved, the 16-track recreation of the film soundtrack will feature contributions from artists ranging from Miley Cyrus and Lorde to The National and Toro y Moi.
Though A24 did not share a release date, the production company behind such acclaimed pictures as Lady Bird, Moonlight, and Ex-Machina did share the lead single, Paramore‘s rendition of “Burning Down the House”. The spunky rendition from the pop-punk outfit fronted by Haley Williams breathes new generational energy into the funky new wave classic.
Paramore’s cover is emblematic of A24’s mission of bringing these iconic songs to a new audience. The full tracklist hosts recordings from BADBADNOTGOOD, Blondshell, The Cavemen., Chicano Batman featuring Money Mark, DJ Tunez, El Mató a un Policía Motorizado, girl in red, Jean Dawson, Kevin Abstract, The Linda Lindas, and Teezo Touchdown.
Everyone’s Getting Involved comes after A24 acquired the rights to Stop Making Sense last year. The studio brought a remastered 4K version to theaters across the country, igniting dance parties in the aisles and setting a new IMAX record for the highest-grossing live event. The re-release even did the unthinkable and got original Talking Heads David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison together in the same room for the first time in 21 years.
The four original members reunited for a series of film discussions and TV interviews, though only to chat and not for any live performances—despite mounting public pressure. A new report from Billboard even claims that the band turned down an $80 million deal from Live Nation for a series of “six to eight festival gigs and headlining slots.” Goldenvoice president Paul Tollett even flew to one of the band’s film panels to discuss a reunion at Coachella to no avail.
For now, fans can relive the Talking Heads live experience with Stop Making Sense film residencies happening in major markets like Chicago, London, L.A., New York, and San Francisco. These residencies will continue leading up to the 40th anniversary of the film’s premiere this summer. Visit the movie’s website for tickets and screening information.
Check out Paramore’s cover of “Burning Down The House” below or on your preferred streaming platform. Stay tuned for additional details on the A24 Talking Heads Stop Making Sense tribute Everyone’s Getting Invited.
Paramore – “Burning Down The House” (Talking Heads)
