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Are you guys watching the new David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks? I grew up on the original series, so I’m really happy it’s back on the air, even though it’s been 26 years later.
Most of the original cast is back, but there are a couple of new additions, including Naomi Watts (reprising the same looks from Mulholland Drive) and the ever awkward and strange Michael Cera (he looks like he’s learning and reading his line live).
So far, an hour long pilot and two episodes have aired. I have to say, it’s really weird. People don’t act like this, yet, in the world of Twin Peaks, is accepted as normal.
I can’t quite figure out what is exactly happening, but I think FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is trapped in the Black Lodge while his doppelganger is in the real world, causing havoc. It made me want to re-visit the original series (I only own Season 1 on DVD).
They’re still using the orchestra soundtrack from Angelo Badalamenti (including the theme song), but they’ve updated their music selection. The pilot ended with Chromatics playing ‘Shadow’, while the second with Minneapolis’ The Cactus Blossoms singing ‘Mississippi’, and finally all-girls trio Au Revoir Simone with ‘Lark’.
Can’t wait to see which other bands make it on the new Twin Peaks show... perhaps Julee Cruise to return to show the kids how it’s done? Maybe it will be the final song, as you know the song ‘Falling’ is the lyrical version of the ‘Twin Peaks Theme Song’.
Overall, great music choices from visionary David Lynch. The next airing is Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Now for some Twin Peaks-related news:
Most of the original cast is back, but there are a couple of new additions, including Naomi Watts (reprising the same looks from Mulholland Drive) and the ever awkward and strange Michael Cera (he looks like he’s learning and reading his line live).
So far, an hour long pilot and two episodes have aired. I have to say, it’s really weird. People don’t act like this, yet, in the world of Twin Peaks, is accepted as normal.
I can’t quite figure out what is exactly happening, but I think FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is trapped in the Black Lodge while his doppelganger is in the real world, causing havoc. It made me want to re-visit the original series (I only own Season 1 on DVD).
They’re still using the orchestra soundtrack from Angelo Badalamenti (including the theme song), but they’ve updated their music selection. The pilot ended with Chromatics playing ‘Shadow’, while the second with Minneapolis’ The Cactus Blossoms singing ‘Mississippi’, and finally all-girls trio Au Revoir Simone with ‘Lark’.
Can’t wait to see which other bands make it on the new Twin Peaks show... perhaps Julee Cruise to return to show the kids how it’s done? Maybe it will be the final song, as you know the song ‘Falling’ is the lyrical version of the ‘Twin Peaks Theme Song’.
Overall, great music choices from visionary David Lynch. The next airing is Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Now for some Twin Peaks-related news:
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FESTIVAL OF DISRUPTION
festivalofdisruption.com
Perhaps looking at some bands appearing at Festival of Disruption (at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles on October 14-15, 2017), might clue us on any future Twin Peaks appearance. This music festival is curated by non-other than David Lynch. Net proceeds will benefit the David Lynch Foundation.
So far these bands will appear at Festival of Disruption: Bon Iver, The Kills, TV On The Radio, Sharon Van Etten, Laura Marling, and Reggie Watts.
In addition to music, there’s also:
DJs: Moby, Shepard Fairey
Talks: Kristine McKenna: Ed Ruscha, Bill Pullman, Sheryl Lee, Pete Holmes, Twin Peaks Collaborators: Duwayne Dunham, Dean Hurley, Johanna Ray & Gary D'Amico
Films: Lost Highway, Los Angeles Plays Itself, Don't Look At Me, Rare David Lynch shorts
Meditation: Brian Eno's Reflection, Bob Roth
Exhibits: William Eggleston, David Lynch, Polaroid Photobooth
Tickets goes on sale on June 2nd.
festivalofdisruption.com
Perhaps looking at some bands appearing at Festival of Disruption (at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles on October 14-15, 2017), might clue us on any future Twin Peaks appearance. This music festival is curated by non-other than David Lynch. Net proceeds will benefit the David Lynch Foundation.
So far these bands will appear at Festival of Disruption: Bon Iver, The Kills, TV On The Radio, Sharon Van Etten, Laura Marling, and Reggie Watts.
In addition to music, there’s also:
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ANGELO BADALAMENTI
angelobadalamenti.com
The original Twin Peaks score by Angelo Badalamenti was re-issued last year (ahead of the much-anticipated new Twin Peaks series). The record was back in print for the first time in 25 years and sold out everywhere on a 425gsm gatefold sleeve.
Recently, another Badalamenti is getting the reissue treatment: Blue Velvet Soundtrack, available for the first time in 30 years. The record came out May 19th, 2017, via Varèse Sarabande, but you can still get a copy on varesesarabande.com.
If you didn’t know, Blue Velvet was the first musical collaboration between director Lynch and Badalamenti. The score is described as “juxtaposed with Lynch’s use of early pop tunes, creating an unsettling effect that complemented the movie perfectly.” Also, early collaboration with Julee Cruise can be found on the soundtrack.
angelobadalamenti.com
The original Twin Peaks score by Angelo Badalamenti was re-issued last year (ahead of the much-anticipated new Twin Peaks series). The record was back in print for the first time in 25 years and sold out everywhere on a 425gsm gatefold sleeve.
Recently, another Badalamenti is getting the reissue treatment: Blue Velvet Soundtrack, available for the first time in 30 years. The record came out May 19th, 2017, via Varèse Sarabande, but you can still get a copy on varesesarabande.com.
If you didn’t know, Blue Velvet was the first musical collaboration between director Lynch and Badalamenti. The score is described as “juxtaposed with Lynch’s use of early pop tunes, creating an unsettling effect that complemented the movie perfectly.” Also, early collaboration with Julee Cruise can be found on the soundtrack.
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TWIN PEAKS
twinpeaksdudes.com
Nothing to do with David Lynch, this Chicago band Twin Peaks is currently on tour. I’ve previously mentioned that I’m not happy with their name choice (it’s confusing!), and even unhappier to learn that they didn’t know about the TV show when they named the band. Despite this, I think Lynch gave his blessing for the band to continue to use the name.
Tour dates:
twinpeaksdudes.com
Nothing to do with David Lynch, this Chicago band Twin Peaks is currently on tour. I’ve previously mentioned that I’m not happy with their name choice (it’s confusing!), and even unhappier to learn that they didn’t know about the TV show when they named the band. Despite this, I think Lynch gave his blessing for the band to continue to use the name.
Tour dates:
06/03 - Nelsonville, OH @ Nelsonville Music Festival
06/06 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
06/07 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
06/08 - New York, NY @ A2IM Awards Show
06/09 - Providence, RI @ Fete Lounge
06/10 - Hamden, CT @ The Ballroom
06/16 - Portsmouth, NH @ 3S Artspace
06/17 - Kingston, NY @ BSP Kingston
06/20 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB
06/21 - Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox
06/23 - Toronto, ON @ NXNE Port Lands
06/24 - Buffalo, NY @ Tralf Music Hall
09/10 - Peoria, IL @ Limelight Eventplex
09/11 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
09/13 - Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater
09/14 - Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater
09/15 - Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theater
09/16 - Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theater
06/06 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
06/07 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
06/08 - New York, NY @ A2IM Awards Show
06/09 - Providence, RI @ Fete Lounge
06/10 - Hamden, CT @ The Ballroom
06/16 - Portsmouth, NH @ 3S Artspace
06/17 - Kingston, NY @ BSP Kingston
06/20 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB
06/21 - Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox
06/23 - Toronto, ON @ NXNE Port Lands
06/24 - Buffalo, NY @ Tralf Music Hall
09/10 - Peoria, IL @ Limelight Eventplex
09/11 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
09/13 - Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater
09/14 - Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater
09/15 - Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theater
09/16 - Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theater
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LUXEMBOURG SIGNAL
theluxembourgsignal.com
Dreampop/indie band Luxembourg Signal just released their new single ‘Laura Palmer’ (you know, wrapped in plastic...), taken from their forthcoming Blue Field album via Shelflife Records (set for this Fall 2017).
The seven piece band (Beth Arzy & Betsy Moyer on vocals, Johnny Joyner on guitars, Brian Espinosa on drums, Ginny Pitchford on keyboards, Kelly Davis on guitars, and Daniel Kumiega on bass)
‘Laura Palmer’ is available June 23rd on limited edition 7" vinyl and digital formats... you can preview the song on soundcloud.com.
theluxembourgsignal.com
Dreampop/indie band Luxembourg Signal just released their new single ‘Laura Palmer’ (you know, wrapped in plastic...), taken from their forthcoming Blue Field album via Shelflife Records (set for this Fall 2017).
The seven piece band (Beth Arzy & Betsy Moyer on vocals, Johnny Joyner on guitars, Brian Espinosa on drums, Ginny Pitchford on keyboards, Kelly Davis on guitars, and Daniel Kumiega on bass)
‘Laura Palmer’ is available June 23rd on limited edition 7" vinyl and digital formats... you can preview the song on soundcloud.com.
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JUMPITER
jumpiter.bandcamp.com
Brooklyn’s Jumpiter (aka Sean Schuyler) has covered the famous ‘Twin Peaks Theme’.
You can’t really buy it and the only way to hear it is via youtube.com
Details from the YouTube page:
jumpiter.bandcamp.com
Brooklyn’s Jumpiter (aka Sean Schuyler) has covered the famous ‘Twin Peaks Theme’.
You can’t really buy it and the only way to hear it is via youtube.com
Details from the YouTube page:
Written by Angelo Badalamenti & David Lynch ©1990
Produced and Performed by Sean Schuyler ©2017
jumpiter.bandcamp.com // facebook.com/jumpiter
Although, technically the David Lynch credit is correct, the actual music is by Badalamenti alone (Lynch only contributed to the lyrics - which can be heard on the song ‘Falling’ by Julee Cruise).
Produced and Performed by Sean Schuyler ©2017
jumpiter.bandcamp.com // facebook.com/jumpiter
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AKIRA THE DON
akirathedon.com
We wrote about Akira the Don (aka Adam Narkiewicz) in Feb 2008 when he remixed The Crimea.
Now we’re mentioning him again with his ‘Twin Peaks Theme Song’ re-work. As he explained it:
akirathedon.com
We wrote about Akira the Don (aka Adam Narkiewicz) in Feb 2008 when he remixed The Crimea.
Now we’re mentioning him again with his ‘Twin Peaks Theme Song’ re-work. As he explained it:
Because you expected no less, I humbly present to you my damn fine version of the classic TWIN PEAKS theme.
I've been working on this on and off for about 5 years. Look out for a vocal version featuring H-Town legend Fat Tony and myself rapping our asses off shortly.
LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
ATD
Hear the song on soundcloud.com
I've been working on this on and off for about 5 years. Look out for a vocal version featuring H-Town legend Fat Tony and myself rapping our asses off shortly.
LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
ATD
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