Musk's Words Turned into Music
David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton set Elon Musk's speeches and interviews to music in a new song for a documentary.
David Byrne, the lead singer of Talking Heads, has collaborated with composer Daniel Pemberton to create a new song for a documentary about Elon Musk. The song, titled 'Let Me Sell You a Dream', uses Musk's own words from speeches and interviews to create abstract lyricism.
The documentary, directed by Alex Gibney, is set to release on Friday and features Byrne's song as part of its soundtrack. Byrne has stated that he used only Musk's own words, without any editorializing, to create the song.
The song's lyrics include Musk's quotes about running in 'human and imitation mode', being a 'chill normal dude', and eating glass sandwiches. The song also touches on Musk's ambitions for multi-planet exploration and his views on being a 'total simulation'.
The song is part of a larger soundtrack for the documentary that also features contributions from other artists, including Victoria Monét and SZA.
Why it matters
This unique collaboration sheds light on the creative process behind the documentary and the use of Musk's own words to create a new song.
What's next
The documentary is set to release on Friday, and fans of David Byrne and Elon Musk can look forward to hearing the song as part of its soundtrack.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Rolling Stone – David Byrne Turns Elon Musk’s Own Words Into New Song ‘Let Me Sell You a Dream’ ↗
- New York Times – Elon Musk’s Words Set to Music and 9 More Songs We’re Talking About ↗
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest on Elon Musk song?
David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton set Elon Musk's speeches and interviews to music in a new song for a documentary. David Byrne and Daniel Pemberton collaborated on the song 'Let Me Sell You a Dream'
When was this Elon Musk song news reported?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 10, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Rolling Stone, is dated October 8, 2026.
What should I know about Elon Musk song?
The song uses Elon Musk's own words from speeches and interviews The documentary about Elon Musk is set to release on Friday
Why does the Elon Musk song news matter?
This unique collaboration sheds light on the creative process behind the documentary and the use of Musk's own words to create a new song.
What happens next with Elon Musk song?
The documentary is set to release on Friday, and fans of David Byrne and Elon Musk can look forward to hearing the song as part of its soundtrack.
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This brief is based on reporting from Rolling Stone and New York Times. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
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