Film Review – Contemporary Color

Throughout his career, David Byrne has been committed to the arts. World famous for his years as the lead singer of Talking Heads, Byrne has devoted himself to the ways of creation, taking his vision to museums, theaters, and even city streets. And now Byrne has turned his attention to the color guard, an often disregarded dance tradition looking for its moment in the spotlight. “Contemporary Color” is a celebration of music and the color guard, paired with live performances for an evening of musicianship and physical challenges, watching high school heroes put their heart and souls into intense choreography, offered a rare shot at visibility for an art form that demands intense timing, flexibility, and enthusiasm, with Byrne curating the eclectic soundtrack of the evening. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com