David Byrne/Fatboy Slim Collab "Here Lies Love" to be Released!

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's collaboration, Here Lies Love, which has been in the making since at least 2005, is finally going to be released February 23rd on Nonesuch. Originally labeled a "song cycle" by David Byrne, the series of original compositions focus on Filipino political figure, Imelda Marcos.

Byrne performed the material as part of his curated Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall nearly 3 years ago. I went and was completely floored.

While I would love to see this produced as it was originally intended (as a performed "disco opera"), the physical release (which includes 2 CDs, a DVD, and a 100-page book) looks like it's beautifully done, and features tons of amazing guest vocalists including Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine), Sharon Jones, Róisín Murphy, and Cindy Lauper. Tracklisting, which includes the complete list of guest vocalists is below:

Here Lies Love Tracklisting

CD 1

1. HERE LIES LOVE
Vocal by Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine)

2. EVERY DROP OF RAIN
Vocals by Candie Payne & St. Vincent

3. YOU’LL BE TAKEN CARE OF
Vocal by Tori Amos

4. THE ROSE OF TACLOBAN
Vocal by Martha Wainwright

5. HOW ARE YOU?
Vocal by Nellie McKay

6. A PERFECT HAND
Vocal by Steve Earle

7. ELEVEN DAYS
Vocal by Cyndi Lauper

8. WHEN SHE PASSED BY
Vocal by Allison Moorer

9. WALK LIKE A WOMAN
Vocal by Charmaine Clamor

10. DON’T YOU AGREE?
Vocal by Róisín Murphy

11. PRETTY FACE
Vocal by Camille

12. LADIES IN BLUE
Vocal by Theresa Andersson


CD 2

1. DANCING TOGETHER
Vocal by Sharon Jones

2. MEN WILL DO ANYTHING
Vocal by Alice Russell

3. THE WHOLE MAN
Vocal by Kate Pierson

4. NEVER SO BIG
Vocal by Sia

5. PLEASE DON’T
Vocal by Santigold

6. AMERICAN TROGLODYTE
Vocal by David Byrne

7. SOLANO AVENUE
Vocal by Nicole Atkins

8. ORDER 1081
Vocal by Natalie Merchant

9. SEVEN YEARS
Vocals by David Byrne & Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond)

10. WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME?
Vocals by Cyndi Lauper & Tori Amos


Full info on the release is here. Also, brace yourself for what might be the artist formerly known as David Byrne:

In the meantime, I have decided to rebrand myself, inspired by Philip Morris changing their name to Altria, Blackwater to Xe, and the train I'm riding on right now that calls itself Acela - none of which mean anything, but they are cleverly evocative. When I decide on the magic word, you'll be the first to know.