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    "comment": "Stop Making Sense fun facts...\n\nFilmed Over Multiple Nights: The film was shot over three to four nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre in December 1983, and the final movie is a meticulously edited composite from several performances to give the illusion of a single seamless concert.\n\nThe Big Suit: David Byrne's iconic 'big suit' (worn during \"Girlfriend Is Better\") was intentionally designed to make his head look smaller, creating a surreal and memorable visual moment.\n\nMinimal Audience Shots: Unlike most concert films, the audience is mostly unseen until the final song, \"Crosseyed and Painless\"—keeping the focus on the band and the performance.\n\nNo Interviews or Cutaways: Director Jonathan Demme and the band chose not to include interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, or cutaways, preserving the pure musical experience; this set it apart from contemporaries like This Is Spinal Tap, which released the same year.\n\nPioneering Audio Techniques: The film employed early digital audio innovations for mixing and mastering, contributing to its renowned sound quality.\n\nExpanded Band Lineup: The live ensemble featured an expanded lineup—including future funk legend Bernie Worrell, guitarist Alex Weir, percussionist Steve Scales, and backup singers Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt.",
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