"Byrne talked to Colbert about the design of the live shows, saying he 'knew I wanted it to be colorful; the last one was gray... I thought, 'No. Times we live in, we need some color.'"
"'We show it at the very end,' Byrne explained. 'We start off with some footage that I saw of this - looks like a delivery guy on a bike being chased by the ICE guys - and he gets away!'"
"'Biggest, coolest reaction I've ever seen from a live audience, ever,' Mulaney said. 'Incredible.'"
"Byrne and his backup singers/dancers swayed with exaggerated movements as they wove in and out of the ever-mobile band, at one point mimicking plucking words straight from their mouths."
David Byrne performed on The Late Show, showcasing his song 'When We Are Singing' and discussing his upcoming tour. He highlighted the importance of color in his live shows, contrasting with previous gray designs. Byrne also mentioned the serious themes in his performances, including footage of ICE actions. Fellow guest John Mulaney praised the audience's reaction to the footage. Byrne's performance featured dynamic movements and interactions with backup singers, reflecting the unique artistry of his current stage show.
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