 " Strange Overtones " is a song recorded by David Byrne and Brian Eno , written by the duo with Leo Abrahams . It was released on August 4 , 2008 by means of free download as the lead single from Byrne 's and Eno 's second collaborative studio album Everything That Happens Will Happen Today ( 2008 ) . " Strange Overtones " is an uptempo electronic gospel song , and its lyrics explore the themes of humanity overcoming technology that are central to the album . " Strange Overtones " was well received by critics , and was downloaded 40 @,@ 000 times in its first three days of release . 
