Piece Comment

Review of David Byrne: In his own words ... on 'Grown Backwards'


The image of David Byrne riding arounf NYC on his bike, humming melodies into his recorder-....who knew that's where a lot of his songs originate? it's such a reassuring notion--to know that those old-time micro-cassette recorders are still being put to good use. This piece is great becuase you not only get insight into Byrne's artistic process but you also get to hear it at work. David Schulman smaples about five tracks from his latest album, which is a treat to hear. You can't go wrong getting some insight into how David Byrne's brain works. As he is on tour the next few months you could use that as the hook and air this during the four minute slot as offered by the new ATC clock. You could also pair this with another PRX piece: Jackson Briader's interview with Byrne on his power -point art. This duo would be ideal to braodcast on "David Byrne Appreciation Day."