Here Lies Love – A Song Cycle

An unexpected collaboration between the leader of the mythic band Talking Heads and DJ Fat Boy Slim, “Here Lies Love” is a disco-pop opera on the life of Imelda Marcos, wife of the Filipino dictator. Special limited edition box set with a double CD, a book of 126 pages and a DVD with videos of the project.

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David Byrne – Concept, lyrics & music
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With Musical Contributions by Fatboy Slim
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Original production for “Here Lies Love, A Song Cycle”
developed with Marianne Weems
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Here Lies Love – A Song Cycle deals with the life of Imelda Marcos, co-ruler of the Philippines in the 70s and 80s, as well as the life of Estrella Cumpas, the woman who raised her.

Through a series of songs written by David Byrne, with musical contributions from Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook), Here Lies Love – A Song Cycle presents Imelda Marcos meditating on events in her life, from her childhood spent in poverty and her rise to power to her ultimate departure from the palace. In particular, the production looks at the relationship between Imelda and a servant from her childhood, Estrella Cumpas, who appeared at key moments in Imelda’s life.

Something fun. Unexpected. Why not shake it up a little? It’s on Amazon if you want it.

Amor y luz,

Layla