The congested, complex RF environment in New York’s Theater District, along with the high wireless channel count and chain curtain potentially causing interference, capturing quality sound could have been a monumental challenge. However, from an audio standpoint, the metal curtain was a sound designer’s worst nightmare. Around the stage, 125 feet of steel chain mail draped from the ceiling acted as a suggested border, visually captivating the audience’s attention. There would be no wires on musical instruments to anchor performers in one spot, allowing Byrne and the ensemble the freedom to maneuver without any audio interference. It was all part of Byrne’s vision a few years ago – a concert performed where everyone on stage is mobile and untethered. The special includes performances of songs from Byrne’s 2018 solo album in addition to popular Talking Heads favorites such as “Once in a Lifetime” and “Burning Down the House.” The musical numbers accompanied by brief monologues let Byrne address various social issues.He is joined on stage by an ensemble of 11 musicians, singers, and dancers from around the globe. This one-of-a-kind film is directed by Oscar- and Emmy-winning auteur Spike Lee and was recorded during its late 2019 to early 2020 run at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre in New York City. The upcoming HBO broadcast of the live Broadway performance of David Byrne’s American Utopia will provide a more widespread audience with yet another example of theater’s amazing production work. Unlike movies and specials that are shot over a long period of time, these theater performances are recordings of live broadcasts that require top-notch lighting and audio throughout every scene. 12, 2020 -With more theatrical performances broadcast on television and available from major streaming providers, audiences are able to see a new side of live shows.
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