Back in February, David Byrne gave a talk at the eclectic TED conference about how the architecture of a venue (be it CBGBs or a Gothic cathedral) affects the music that is played in it. TED has finally made it available today.

As with all things Byrne, it is really interesting, thought-provoking and really straightforward.

Watch:

[Thanks to Professor Matt for the tip!]

BONUS TRACK: Here's the first single of the David Byrne/Fatboy Slim collaboration about Imelda Marcos, featuring Santigold:

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