David Byrne fans knew this was brilliant before anyone even started singing.

@frederick909

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@andreathompson-bg4hl

7 ай бұрын

Yes

I love how nervous and awkward Byrne seems at first, eyes darting looking to the choir then the choirmaster, hands in pockets. But then the choir fills the room with love for him/the song/the experience and he’s won over and at 3:15 or so he opens his throat and howls with conviction and strength. Very moving to see how each lifts the other, lovely.

@coreykretsinger

5 жыл бұрын

I noticed that as well. Truly a special moment in a very special video.

@onlooker4744

4 жыл бұрын

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@seamusin1697

4 жыл бұрын

Part of that also has to do with the fact that he has Asperger's which he revealed recently.

@dnlhmmr

4 жыл бұрын

Right? Its like he’s surprised it’s actually working and at how beautiful it sounds. “Holy shit this sounds amazing”

@rhiannonstudios

4 жыл бұрын

He’s alway looked like that when he sings. kind of pulls you in and makes you hang on to every word with him

There is no one else that I would prefer to cover Bowie. All respect to David Byrne

One genius sings another. Tears in my throat

@0107lauri

6 жыл бұрын

Dan Gilboa me too

@zakwaters2433

5 жыл бұрын

With ya

Bowie byrne...same as it ever was...epic

@lmnopgr

6 жыл бұрын

@edwardlphifer

6 жыл бұрын

Just speechless. Fucking speechless.

So many great things about this. Tears. One of my all time favorite artists singing one of my all time favorite songs by another of my all time favorite artists. (With a nice big Brian Eno connection - another favorite!) Inspiring. Thank you!

@joebloggs9464

5 жыл бұрын

Totally sums it up for me. It's such a great idea. I've always enjoyed bands/singers paying tribute to others. At a gig when they launch into a fav song of theirs. Love it.

@maartjevancaspel1996

5 жыл бұрын

yes! It seems like many of us here felt the same thing :) For me the fact that this was in NY, in 2018 and so many awesome people where there singing with them, makes it even more powerful.

@joebloggs9464

5 жыл бұрын

Although it is sad they missed out half the song.

@hamburgerlover9825

3 жыл бұрын

the two greatest musicians in the modern era are named David B.

Tears and chills. David B. seems so beautifully determined to do David B. proud. He did. He did.

@genghis_connie

Жыл бұрын

@David Byrne Who are you, really? What possesses a person to start a fake channel and pretend to be someone else? Are you just empty and sad - a talentless shell - or is your intention to mislead for some nonsense and/ or general animus?

Don't get me wrong, I am both a David Bowie and a Talking Heads fan, putting those two together is a recipe for success. However, the CHOIR easily makes this a powerful performance....they compliment Byrne's exceptional rendition of this song to a T.....easily my most favorite Choir Choir Choir song....easily! I'm sure those that were there on the day felt the emotion involved....I can listen to this anytime!

This performance makes me feel glad just to be alive!

I've never seen David look more relaxed than he does in front of this crowd.

Who is watching, getting chills and tearing up in 2021? This guy, for one.

@mister3566

9 ай бұрын

2023

Dear God! That was Beautiful! I'm crying...

This was just amazing. The message of the song, David Byrne's performance & the fact that I'm STILL not over losing David Bowie was enough to bring a tear to my eye.

@mister3566

9 ай бұрын

With ya Jimmy

David does David! Amazing performance.

@ragingbullwinkle4188

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, how about David and David doing David doing David! ahh symmetry. And yes an amazing performance.

David Bowie gave my teenaged self the courage to be an artsy weirdo and I'll always be grateful for that.

All those people... thinking about nothing but this song. Beautiful.

This was a powerful but fantastic punch in the gut. (In a good way). Takes your breath away with the sheer powerful beauty of one legend singing another in a legendary song. Tears.

Wow, this made the tears stream down my face! So relevant and perfect example of how and why we need music and art in school and at home!

Just found this and am gobsmaked. Adore David Byrne and this is my favorite Bowie song. This is exceptional.

my favourite moment is when David Byrne watches the choir conductor. I SHOULD KNOW HIS NAME, but don't. But thank you to all of you singers. sUCH a great Bowie tribute (sidebar: Brian Eno co-wrote this song).

An Academy Award winner singing along with ordinary people...such a beautiful example...brilliant guy...

Wow, just discovering this. It's beautiful. Crazy my 2 favorites artist of all time are both David B's - so glad I found this, that was awesome

❤💞🎼 Wonderful David Byrne, his voice is unique, a tone of unmistakable voice, all his own: always innovative .... timeless, in the time of this moment, his, unique, particular and universal💞❤🎼

Bowie would be proud of this version

I try to come back to this at least once a month, and it ALWAYS stirs a powerfully beautiful emotion and I have to watch it more than once to keep feeling the feels.

cant stop coming back here every few weeks. really a masterpiece.

Wow. I cant stop listening to this. David Byrne was born to sing this

so important...in these troubled/fertile times. I listen over and over. The editors of this tape are 'heroes' of their craft - such a smooth soundtrack - with eyeglasses hoping on and off the front of David's shirt. Peace all...

Think David Bowie would have loved this, perfect voice and performance

David Bowie, David Byrne, Choir Choir Choir, just way way WAY too much awesomeness to pack into 5 minutes! Fantastic rendition of a timeless classic!

Ok I’m English but that’s no excuse. I only became aware of Choir Choir Choir abt 4 mths ago having come across their epic version of Hallelujah. Have been a fan since. This haunting version of Heroes is awesome, David Byrne’s voice reaches my inner soul n C C C in that beautiful setting go right through me. Am sure Bowie is looking down on you all x

I just fell in love with humanity again.

Keep coming back to this video again and again, so uplifting and inspiring. Especially in light of 2020. 💙❤️💜. Good thing inspiration is timeless.

my heart is so happy & full after this vid ...

This song always, and I mean always makes me cry. Especially in these times of such despair. And yet, it gives me hope.

David Byrne still has an excellent voice, 'cause it can't be easy to keep up with such big choir! =)

well yeah..of course I cried. its a beautiful rendition. also..I've been drinking tonite, and this song always reminds of someone I miss.

What a treat. Singing a David Bowie song with David Byrne and captured on tape so everyone in this room can show their children and grandchildren. Loved it...

Wonderful. Thank you for this. This needs to be our theme song as we move forward in these challenging times. Miss you Starman.

One DB to another DB with a fantastic choir thrown in just to make it even more special. Just made my day ❤️

Fuck...I'm crying my eyes out. I love both my David's so much. We lost one, but I'm so happy we have David Byrne ❤❤❤

I noticed how 96 people gave this a thumbs down. How??? It was a beautiful tribute by David Byrne for the late, great David Bowie. How can this possibly be disliked? I love it!

@richardbraley7774

Жыл бұрын

There's always a troll somewhere. I REALLY liked it myself.

My first Choir! Choir! Choir! performance to witness. Soooo much power in all those voices and in the attitude that they come together. Thank you.

wow I love David Bowie and David Byrne this is so great!!

Wow that was amazing, the build up was fantastic. very 'uplifting' and David was as brilliant as he always is

It takes a good singer to pull this song off and he did.

This performance makes me feel glad just to be alive! 1:01 Pink Floyd - ´´Goodbye blue sky´´. Wow, David sure has aged well!

I lost my voice for a long 3 months this year (late February through late May) - bad cold late February followed by probably exacerbation of GERD - & it was hard for me to listen to choral music. But my voice is back now. What a phenomenal experience to sing that song with David Byrne! I don't know when we will be able to gather & sing that way again - if ever - but I long for that kind of unique togetherness. Well done!!

There are so many beautiful angles to this video, David Byrne, the Choir and Bowie, WOW epic!!!!!

Wow, chills! Kinda haunting & a little sad, but beautiful all at once. Probably my favorite David Bowie song & this is just a great cover.

David Byrne and Bowie together? I'm in heaven... just like in heaven! thank choir, choir, choir!

I normally don't like covers of this song because I love the original so much but I also thought this was great and David Byrne was the man to front it, well done all

This is so beautiful. And the Public Theater is a sacred space, even more magical after this incredible moment. Thank you.

Love love love this! David Byrne does a great job. Choir sounds great too! Wish I was there

@MiniMovieMamas

Жыл бұрын

@David Byrne honored you replied. Big fan.

This put tears in my eyes... so beautifully done!! Thank you to all you great voices out there!

I just experienced a spiritual uplifting.

Here come the happy tears again.

This fills me with spirit and could soften even the hardest of us.

It's a lovely song and I wish I'd been in the crowd to sing along. But at a certain level we all know this is his and his alone. Always will be. Can never hear or sing this without feeling his presence and never never will.

Great version! Love Byrne & Talkingheads.

@stafaniafefe2006

6 жыл бұрын

Ståle Myhre-Wollnich sono di Roma BOWIE E*IL PIU" GRANFE E ORA CI È* RIMASTA LA SUA MUSICA LA SUA VOCE STUPENDA

Ah, I love this!!!! Bowie captured my soul. This captures my heart.

I think David B would have approved! Byrne's pained voice complements the song perfectly.

They got to be heroes.

David Byrne, whom I have loved ever since I was 11 years old, performing one of the best songs from one of my other all time heros, together with so many awesome people... Goosebumps do not really describe it. It filled me with love and optimism. Thank you! from Berlin

Choir geek here. I love everything about this. I'm crying.

A fantastic version from a musical genius. Singing a song by another musical genius. Bowie is smiling.

One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

So relevant in this chaos of 2023. Peace brothers and sisters.✌️

That's the end of my weekend sorted..top notch atmosphere..

*in tears*

I can't believe that it wasn't until only about a month ago.....that I FINALLY got around to seeing 'Stop Making Sense'. I had always heard that it was considered to be one of the greatest 'live concert' films ever produced.

@5minseg

6 жыл бұрын

Yup. Directed by Jonathan "The Silence of the Lambs" Demme, nonetheless.

@glennkammerer795

6 жыл бұрын

The film actually used footage from three successive shows. Still an amazeballs movie.

@macyourday0

6 жыл бұрын

Shame you had to wait over 30 years. In an amazing series of coincidences, I happened to be visiting NYC the freezing February it was released. It was probably the most moving, soulful and amazing cinematic musical event I've seen, especially being a Talking Heads and Eno fan. This heroes performance channels the original Bowie performance I love and is better than many of Bowie's live versions.

@birdsdaword

6 жыл бұрын

People danced on the stage at the local movie theater when Stop Making Sense played.

@joshuapeterson6072

5 жыл бұрын

I am of the belief that concert movie finds you when you need it most.

David Byrne even has a Bowie haircut. Outstanding.

Just Beautiful . . .

Amazing! We need heroes in these dark times... Brilliant performance. You guys rock

...and we can all come together to make something truly beautiful.

@karenmorris674

6 жыл бұрын

Catness, Reach out to friends who may know someone who could take on that role.

David has aged like the rest of us but his voice is still WONDERFUL. Real nice to listen to this.Keep it up Choir Choir Choir.

I will never get sick of this. Always a link away when needed.

Amazing,I went to see him in November 2018 on his American utopia tour,quality ❤️👏

I keep coming back to hear this when I just need its solace and joy. It really is quite brilliant.

Great! Great!

Imagine if the 2 David’s had sung this together. Both total legends and both smashed this

Only David Byrne could arrange this, he's so good at it. Bravo

Very Impressive Mr Byrne! Song suits u perfectly congrats to choir too ✅✅✅👍👍👍 Mr Bowie would have been proud

Isn't he marvelous? What a great tribute to DB!!!

Sheesh...freakin' awesome!

Amazing David byrne

Great & Just Beautiful Thanks

The Thin White Duke is With The Star Man and Major Tom Smiling From The Heavens.....Such A Delightful Performance! Cheers Everyone

Wow! Thank you david. Thank you david. Thanks you brian and thank you choir choir choir!

I think that's my favorite version of Heroes. I think that's my favorite Choir Choir Choir video.

God what a voice. David is such a wonderful talent. Thanks for this great post.

David X David = AMAZING

How spectacular! openly weeping...

@loladell8325

5 жыл бұрын

gaylinne k same...and I think most of the people viewing this were too...

I wish CCC would release an album of all these amazing moments

It takes a certain maturity to really get this song... really young people maybe not so much, especially when it was first released. It - and Bowie - both have really grown on me over the years. I still really feel his loss... There's a hole in the world still.

Spot on...

I wish David Byrne would do a few songs with mainly his voice reaching these great heights. Wow!!!;

This is my eulogy song, just found this version, I thought the Peter Gabriel version was good but this surpasses it. You cannot see this without tears.

I'd love to be in one of these Choir! Choir! Choir! things...

@gregormiller4037

4 жыл бұрын

check their schedule :)...you can be!

Gosh! A perfect reinterpretation and tribute. Byrne singing Bowie turns out to be beyond moving. Thank you all!!!