 | David Byrne (born May 14, 1952, in Dumbarton, Scotland) is a Scottish-American musician and artist. He is perhaps best known as a founding member and the principal songwriter of the new wave band Talking Heads, who were active between 1974 and 1991. Byrne has released his own solo projects on record and worked in a variety of media since 1991. |
| David Byrne’s achievements have been recognized by Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe awards. He was honored for a Lifetime Achievement in technology in the arts and the internet with a Webby Award held at Cipriani Wall St. on June 10th, 2008. In 2008, Byrne and his band programmed the Battery Maritime Building, a 99-year-old ferry terminal in Manhattan, to play music. Byrne used wind, vibration and striking to cause building elements to vibrate, resonate and oscillate. "Playing the Building" is open and free of charge to the public in New York City (10 South Street, New York, NY) from May 31 through August 10, 2008. | |
| David Byrne transforms an entire NYC building into a giant musical instrument, and Xeni joins him inside for a BBtv tour. | |
| Event: Playing the Building: An Installation by David Byrne Date: May 31 (Saturday) – August 10 (Sunday), 2008 Location: Battery Maritime Building Manhattan, NY USA | |
| SOURCE: Playing the Building: An Installation by David Byrne |
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