Music Heads celebrate 50 years with unexpected visual surprise

Five decades after his first live performance, the legendary Talking Heads Launched, for the first time, an official music video for their anthem “Psycho Killer” – And who shines in the center of the narrative is the actress Saoihes ronan. Directed by the filmmaker Mike Millsthe video arrived on Thursday (5) as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the band in the legendary CBGB, when they opened for the Ramones in 1975.

The clip is an emotional journey that accompanies Ronan At different times of routine, oscillating between calm, anger and apathy but always in transformation. “This video improves music. We love what it is not: it is not literal, bloody, violent or obvious,” said the band in an official note, reinforcing the most subtle and emotional approach to production.

To Saoirsethe experience was nothing less than a dream come true. “Just mentioned with the Talking Heads It is already one of the coolest things that ever happened to me, imagine doing a clip with the Mike Mills For one of their biggest hits! ”, Said the actress. She also revealed that she grew up listening to the group, and that participating in this production was how to fulfill a childhood desire.

Mike Mills also praised the partnership: “This album changed everything to me. Working with the subversive beauty of Talking Heads and with the surprise and vulnerability that the Saoirse I brought it was one of the best experiences of my life. ”

“Psycho Killer” It was originally released in 1977 and became the first hit of the band to enter the charts. Since then, he has established himself as one of the greatest successes of the group formed by David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison and Chris Frantz who, despite not performing together since 1984, met in 2023 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic STOP MAKING SENSE with a series of events, including a Q&A with Spike Lee and a tribute album with covers signed by names like Paramore, Miley Cyrus and The National.

Despite the excitement of the fans, a definitive meeting of the band still seems outside the plans. Members even refused an offer of $ 80 million to return to the road, according to reports. “I tried a few times, but the last one was about 20 years ago. After that, the David [Byrne] said, ‘Never ask me that again,’ ”he said Frantz the NME.

While the dream tour does not come, the band’s legacy follows alive with relaunch, luxury editions and unusual appearances – such as participation in Jeopardy! in December. Byrne It also surprised this year by taking the stage of SNL next to the Swedish Robynsinging “Dancing on My Own”while Jerry Harrison prepares for a European tour of the Remain in Light with Adrian Belewfrom King Crimsonin 2025.

If the meeting may not happen, the clip of “Psycho Killer” with Ronan It is a gift that helps renew the band’s connection with new generations, proving that, even half a century later, Talking Heads They still know how to surprise us.

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