Fatboy Slim And David Byrne Collaborate On Concept Album

by Meg Ruddick

Fatboy Slim and David Byrne have a new album on the way. Here Lies Love is a concept record based on the life of former first lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos.

David Byrne; Credit: Danny Clinch

Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook, and Byrne finished writing the material about two years ago. Since then, the two have been developing a stage production along the lines of Evita, but apparently it'll be completely different. Instead of one lead, they have enlisted the help of more than 20 guest vocalists. The eclectic list includes Cyndi Lauper, Martha Wainwright, Santigold, Tori Amos and Sharon Jones. Cook says the music will have a Studio 54 dance feel to it, but with Byrne's experimental touch. Here Lies Love has no official release date yet, but is expected to be available within the next six months.

3:37 PM ET | 10- 1-2009 | permalink

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