TWIN PEAKS SOUNDTRACK DESIGN

New Archive release: Harold’s Theme (Harpsichord) & Audrey’s Prayer (Earle’s Flute)

2012-02-17T09:39:00.000-06:00

Two short tracks in this weeks release...

First up we have the final variation of one of my favorite themes from the series, the brief Harpsichord version of "Harold's Theme" heard when Harold confronts Maddy & Donna. I had been thinking the brief track heard was probably all there was of this version- and I was right. I was a little worried that the brief running time might mean we wouldn't get it, so I'm very glad they released it!

Harold’s Theme (Harpsichord) (0:53)
Episode 12: Harold confronts Donna & Maddy, rakes garden tool down his cheek
Episode 13: Continuation from previous episode of Harold confronting Donna & Maddy with garden tool

Next up we get the second Earle Flute track, which is actually a lovely rendition of "Audrey's Prayer". This was used in episode 22. Nice to hear the section of the track that was never heard in the series.

Audrey’s Prayer (Earle’s Flute) (1:48)
Episode 22: Heard briefly as part of the mix during the opening credits chess montage
Episode 22: Earle’s cabin, Earle (wearing one-piece underwear) plays the flute
Episode 22: Earle helps Leo write the poem/letter to the girls (mixes into Windom Earle’s Motif)

I wish they would have released the third and final Earle Flute track with this bundle, but I guess we'll have to wait on that one.

Short but sweet.

Chronological/Series Order Guide

2012-02-16T23:15:00.000-06:00

For those who want to put together a tracklist of all tracks in order as to when they first appeared in the series, I've created a new listing. Click here, or on the tab in the menu bar.

New Archive release: White Lodge Rumble

2012-02-11T00:29:00.000-06:00

Last July, the TP Archive released a "Slow/Half Speed Orchestra bundle - part 1" (see here & here). Six of the often used darker slow-speed soundscapes were released then. But there was one noticeable omission; the track first heard in episode 8 as Cooper lay shot in his room, and then used close to 40 more times during the second season.

This week we finally get that track: "White Lodge Rumble"- clocking in at an epic 12+ minutes! The Cooper shot sections of episode 8 showcase this theme the best, but it was often used thereafter, sometimes mixed with other tracks, sometimes on its own. And sometimes as briefly as only a few seconds.

Once again the name of the track originated with fans. Actually, we over at the Dugpa forum had originally called this "Black Lodge Rumble", but when the first bundle was released, that name was used for another slow-speed track (Leland's confession, etc.). So we came up with "White Lodge Rumble", as it's sort of a companion to the other track. It's been one of the most requested tracks on the Dugpa forum for a while now.

The series (and FWWM) frequently used this slowed-down, time-stretching device to create new & often ominous sounds. Not only with these tracks that were only heard in their slowed down versions, but sometimes by slowing down other familiar tracks to create "new" versions of them. For example, "Laura Palmer's Theme", "Hank's Theme", & "Packard's Vibration", to name a few, were all used at half speed. And a few of these- slow versions of "The Mill Deal", "Night Bells", & "Harold's Theme" have actually been released from the Archive as well.

As for the slow speed orchestra tracks themselves, the release of "White Lodge Rumble" means all of the main tracks have been released. There are a few more that were heard very briefly and only once. The "killer revealed" episode, for instance, features a few unidentified slow-speed sections. The most notable missing slow track now would be "Dugpas" heard when we see Earle's tape about the Dugpas, and two other times. Perhaps we will see one more slow-speed bundle.

New Archive release: Night Bells (Original)

2012-02-04T16:58:00.001-06:00

Listeners with a keen ear will have long since noticed that some of the tracks released on the second soundtrack were altered or "spruced up" with additional elements. "Night Bells" was one of these (along with "Audrey", "Shelly", "James And Evelyn" and "Packards' Vibration").

This week we get the original, unaltered version of "Night Bells" (apparently named "Abstract Mood" in the Archives). The differences are pretty small- in fact I'm pretty sure it is the exact same version, but there were elements added to it and altered on the CD. More distortion, heavier guitar noises. So the new released version is basically the "clean" unaltered version that was used in the series.

The Archive has released it under its original name, but even though "Abstract Mood" is a very cool name, a name change seems needlessly confusing. So I am keeping the "Night Bells" moniker. They have also included the Slow Version of the track that was heard in episode 28 when Hawk finds a disorientated Major Briggs wandering out of the woods after his ordeal with Windom Earle.

Night Bells

Episode 08: One bar as Truman turns off tape of Laura with James

Episode 08: Donna enters the sheriff department to visit James

Episode 10: Nadine comes out of her coma

Episode 11: Lucy in the Sheriff dept, stormy night, before Judge Sternwood enters

Episode 13: Nadine convinces Ed to "stay in" and jumps him on the couch (mixed with Solo Percussion 3)

Episode 18: James meets Evelyn at Wallies

Episode 18: James tells Evelyn of his desire to “rocket blind into the dark”

Episode 22: Nadine catches Ed and Norma in bed

Episode 28: Nadine counters the news of Ed and Norma’s engagement with her own offer of marriage to Mike

Episode 28: Major Briggs wanders out of the woods (Slow Version)

FWWM: Laura and Bobby in the woods after shooting Deputy Cliff

New Archive release: Laura Palmer's Theme bundle (part 2): Piano Versions

2012-01-24T20:00:00.001-06:00

The rest of this week's release contains the various piano versions of "Laura Palmer's Theme" that were used in the series, including two unused versions, and a full length Solo Piano version, only a very brief portion of which was heard on the show. So, its heard here in full for the first time. I have to say once again how thankful I am for these releases. It would have been such a shame if these had remained unheard!

FWWM fans also take note, the "Goodnight princess" piano version, one of the last pieces in the film to remain unreleased, is included here. The version in the "Montage" track on the original soundtrack is actually not the version heard in the film,. I believe it was created for the track itself when assembling the soundtrack to work with the flow of the montage. The released TK3 version is the one used in the film.

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Piano):
(Piano A) TK1 (1:06)
Episode 03: After Leland breaks down at the Great Northern, Hawk and Cooper escort him out (mixed with a dark vibrato sound)
Episode 15: Palmer living room, Leland tells Donna & James they can write to Maddy, he sees bob in mirror, takes Maddy’s body in golf bag (second half mixed with Unease Motif/The Woods [not-reversed]) (repeated end)
Episode 15: Leland closes trunk to his car, sees Bob in rearview mirror (mixed with Windom Earle’s Motif)

(Piano A) TK2 (1:07)
Pilot: Doc Hayward and Donna in car, tells her “we’re so thankful to have a daughter like you” (note: this seems to be a slightly different or edited version, but its very close)

(Piano A) TK3 (1:13)
Episode 02: James & Donna talk about their feelings, “I don’t think that what we’re feeling or doing is wrong”
Episode 02: Leland cries over broken & bloody picture of Laura
Episode 07: Jacoby sees Maddy dressed as Laura at the gazebo (mixed with Unease Motif/The Woods [not-reversed])
Episode 11: Leland confesses to killing Jacques
Episode 14: End of scene where Audrey confronts Ben about OEJ, says he loved Laura (mixed with Laura Palmer’s Theme)
Episode 20: At Dead Dog Farm, Jean lectures to Cooper (slow speed and mixed with White Lodge Rumble)
FWWM: A sobbing Leland tells Laura he loves her, “goodnight princess”

(Piano A) TK4 (1:14)
Episode 12: Sternwood releases Leland & says a date for his trial will be set

(Piano B) TK1 (0:56)
Unused

(Piano B) TK2 (1:33)
Unused

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Piano Bridge) (0:20)
Episode 01: At Donna’s for dinner, Donna & James smile at each other then hold hands across the table

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Solo Piano) (4:13)
Episode 07: Last dissonant chord only(!) is heard after Cooper's line, "We've got a trout on the line, Hawk"
Episode 22: Malcolm threatens Evelyn on stairs (segues from Evelyn’s Mourning)

New Archive release: Laura Palmer's Theme bundle (part 1)

2012-01-24T00:48:00.002-06:00

This week we recieved a fantastic new bundle from the Archive of 14(!) various versions of the show's signature melody, "Laura Palmer's Theme". I'll be splitting this into two posts.

Beginnings And Endings... part 2
Back in August when the Archive released the "Diary Bundle", I mentioned the four versions of Laura's Palmers Theme that I thought of as the "Beginnings And Endings" versions (named after Andrew's toast with Josie in episode 23). Two versions were released then: the "Ethereal Pad Version", and the "Guardian Angel Version". Actually the latter was mistakenly released with the incorrect title of "Letter From Harold". But I've always listed it here on my site as the "Guardian Angel Version".

This week we finally got the two MIA versions, one of which is the actual "Letter From Harold". I've been waiting for these, and its fantastic to finally have them. Here's where they were used:

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Caroline Version) (1:14)
Episode 21: Cooper tells Truman about Caroline’s death, an image of Caroline appears over Cooper
Episode 28: Leo looks at the Queen-Shelly card

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Letter From Harold) (1:18)
Episode 16: Donna & Cooper meet the younger Mrs. Tremond, Donna reads Laura’s last diary entry to Cooper (mixes into Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Sax) & Laura Palmer’s Theme (Vibraphone))

This leads us into the next track, which you can see was also featured in the scene where Donna reads the page from Laura's diary (left by Harold). The lovely "Vibraphone" version which we can now hear in its entirety for the first time.

Laura Palmer's Theme (Vibraphone) (4:17)
Episode 16: After receiving it from the younger Mrs. Tremond (from Harold), Donna reads Laura’s last diary entry to Cooper (mixes from Laura Palmer’s Theme (Letter From Harold) & Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Sax))
Episode 29: One bass sound(!) as Lucy & Andy say "I love you"

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Dark Synth) (2:15)
Episode 03: Truman, Ed, and Hawk bring Cooper to the Bookhouse for the first time, James is there with a tied up Bernard
Episode 22: Donna confronts Evelyn at Wallies, is threatened by Malcolm
Episode 24: Cooper talks to an angry, drunk Truman at the Bookhouse

And lastly, we get the two short clarinet bridges:

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Clarinet & Strings Bridge) (0:20)
Episode 04: Cooper vaguely talks about "the pain of a broken heart" during shooting practice

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Clarinet Bridge) (0:22)
Episode 05: Cooper finds Audrey in his bed as the episode ends
Episode 17: Josie arrives at Truman’s and collapses to the floor, where he kisses her all over (mixed with White Lodge Rumble)

Absolutely great bundle from the Archive. One of the best releases yet. Next post will be about the piano versions.

New Archive release: DOTDM Mix, LPT Mix & Leo Returns

2012-01-17T16:55:00.000-06:00

This week's new release gives us three very welcome (yet oddly paired) tracks.

Even with all of the versions of "Dance Of The Dream Man/Freshly Squeezed" that have been released, there was still one that a lot of fans were asking for- the version heard at the start of episode 1. The naming of the track is a little odd. The solo of this track was released as: "Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Clarinet 2)" whereas the original vibraphone version was released as "Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Version 2)". For me it seems like a more accurate name would be "Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Clarinet), so I made art for both- take your pick. There is still another version of this that remains unreleased- a "Clean" version (background without solos) that was heard in Episode 21 where Jacoby tells of Lana's heightened sexual drive.

Dance Of The Dream Man (Fast Soprano Clarinet) [or Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Clarinet)]
Episode 01: Cooper hangs upside down in his room at the Great Northern
Episode 16: Catherine reveals herself as Tajamura to a jailed Ben (re-edited)
Episode 21: Cooper & company re-enter conference room to find that the Mayor (lip-stick on face) & Lana have “reconciled”

Next up we have one of the most often used/heard tracks in the series, the "Baritone Guitar Punctuation" version of "Laura Palmer's Theme". Interestingly, I believe the original version of this track is just the simple repeating synth and guitar section- and did not include the piano sections. I think the Archive decided to mix this with the piano sections from the original version of LPT for this release to create a "fuller" track. In fact, there is a noticeable audio drop-out at around the 1:03 mark where the two were joined. (I was able to fix this using Adobe Audition). I don't think the piano section is ever heard in the series when this version was used. Anyway, check out my scene guide to see where the Baritone Guitar version was used, as they are too numerous to list here.

Finally we get the music heard in episode 21 when Leo re-awakens. The version heard in this scene is re-edited somewhat, but this is the original version.

Leo Returns
Episode 21: Leo, having awakened from his comatose state, attacks Shelly & Bobby, flees into the night (re-edited)
Episode 21: A very brief portion plays as we see the reflection of fire in Eckhadt's glasses (segues from Stair Music/Danger Theme)
Episode 24: Briefly as the pine weasel bites Dick at the fashion show
Episode 25: Earle shows his card deck to Leo, with Donna, Shelly, & Audrey as queens and Cooper as king (re-edited)

Here's to the continued releases from the Archive as we start 2012!

My Top 20 Twin Peaks Tracks

2012-01-08T21:28:00.005-06:00

While we wait for the Archive releases to resume (hopefully this week), I thought I'd put up a top twenty list of my personal favorite tracks. Whittling down all of the amazing tracks to just 20 is pretty hard, but I gave it a whack anyway. I was inspired by the redroom podcast blog, who put together their own list of Archive tracks (see it here). Thanks for the mention, guys.
Anyway, here goes...

1. Twin Peaks
(Season One) (Original Soundtrack)
The track that introduced us all to the world of Twin Peaks. I still remember seeing those opening credits of the Pilot way back in 1990. Badalamenti's music taking us into a new world. TV would never be the same. This was also the very first track to be officially released. A cassette single (remember those?) was released even before the original soundtrack. Featuring the vocal version on side A (which was already available on Julee Cruise's "Floating Into The Night" album), and the instrumental version on side B. I listened to mine on a continuous loop for a while.

2. Laura Palmer's Theme

(Season One) (Original Soundtrack)
Even more than the "Twin Peaks" Theme, this track perfectly represents Twin Peaks. All the haunting beauty, loss and sadness is here. The darker more atmospheric synth passages mixed with the more melodramatic piano passages. It is the soul of the series, and of Laura herself. As a bit of trivia, the original soundtrack was the first CD I ever bought.

3. Fire Walk With Me
(FWWM) (FWWM Soundtrack)

The soundtrack for FWWM was released before the film came out, and I had already played it continuously before seeing the movie. There were many highlights (including the premiere of Jimmy Scott's "Sycamore Trees" from the final episode of the series). But for me, the best track was the FWWM Theme. Just as "Laura Palmer's Theme" had done for the series, the FWWM Theme was able to capture the mood, feeling, and emotion of the film in one theme. Dark, sad, noir. This is FWWM.

4. Annie And Cooper
(Season Two) (Twin Peaks Archive)

From the moment I saw this scene when the original episode first aired, I wanted this track. One of my favorite scenes from the series and one of my favorite tracks. I remember when Badalamenti first announced that a second season soundtrack would be released, he asked for requests on his Myspace page. This was my number one hope, and I was really bummed it was left off the release. Thank god for the TP Archive! Essentially a jazzier rendition of "Audrey's Prayer", it will forever remind me of Cooper & Annie's sweet romance. One that I am in the minority in in loving.

5. New Shoes
(Season Two) (Season Two Soundtrack)

Certainly one of the best tracks to come out of the series, and one that most probably grew into the FWWM Theme. Dark, melancholy, jazzy and brilliant. Going back and reviewing the series, you see that this theme actually popped up quite a bit after it was introduced in episode 14. But for me it was most memorable in Cooper's interrogation by Agent Hardy, and in the Nadine scene in the final episode. Essential Twin Peaks.

6. Audrey's Prayer
(Season Two) (Season Two Soundtrack)

The heart and soul of season two. One of the most beautiful tracks to come out of the series, and helped to elevate each scene in which it was heard. I always thought the most unfortunate thing about the original soundtrack was that since it was released before the second season, this gem was missing from it. Well, we only had to wait 17 more years for its release.

7. Hook Rug Dance
(Season Two) (Season Two Soundtrack)

This song featured in two extremely memorable scenes (and two others). The Horne boys remember Louise Dembrowski, and being a fan of Cooper & Annie's romance, one of my favorite, feel-good scenes of the series- when Cooper tells Annie the penguin joke. It just makes you smile. One of the highlights of season two that deservedly found a place on the second season soundtrack.

8. Twin Peaks (Solo Rhodes)
(Season Two) (Twin Peaks Archive)

Aside form "Annie And Cooper", this was the other track that I was hoping would show up on the second season soundtrack. I still remember seeing the MT Wentz scene with Norma and her mother for the first time and thinking what a very cool version of the theme this was.

9. Dark Mood Woods (Studio Version)
(Season Two) (Twin Peaks Archive)

The final episode of the series was amazing and special for many reasons. And certainly a part of that was due to this new composition that appears nowhere else in the series. It's dark, droning atmosphere creates a new mood that is so unique and mesmerizing. The original version is amazing as well, but of the two, the Studio Version takes the edge for me. And its release was probably the biggest surprise of the TP Archive.

10. Harold's Theme (The Living Novel)
(Season Two) (Twin Peaks Archive)

Harold Smith was a unique and memorable presence in the Twin Peaks storyline. One that I wish would have been explored even more. Harold got his own haunting theme as well. The alternate, shorter version appeared on the second soundtrack. But this version was used much more and was one of my biggest hopefuls for release from the Archive. The slow version (released as "Harold's Theme (Josie's Past)" is fantastic as well.

11. Laura Palmer's Theme (Ethereal Pad Version)
(Season Two) (Twin Peaks Archive)

I was surprised when this ethereal version of the synth sections of "Laura Palmer's Theme" was not included on the second soundtrack. Especially considering its prominence in episode 23 where it becomes the soundtrack for Josie's unravelling situation. Perhaps its simplicity and short running time kept it off the release. Thankfully we have the TP Archive!

12. Shelly
(Season Two) (Season Two Soundtrack)
Sweet little track that plays in the memorable scene where Shelly tells Norma she needs to quit her job in episode 14, and as part of the Nadine scene in the final episode. One of many tracks I had recorded the audio (dialogue and all) off my VHS tapes in the years before it was eventually released on the second soundtrack.

13. Josie And Truman
(Season Two) (Season Two Soundtrack)
Lovely jazzy atmosphere to drown your sorrows in. Perfectly showcased in episode 24 when Truman mourns Josie. Sort of a melding of the Great Northern piano tracks (of which there is a version of this track) with the more jazzier tracks. Love Is Hell.

14. Wheeler's Theme
(Season Two) (Twin Peaks Archive)
The Audrey/Wheeler romance might not be a fan favorite, but I guess I like it more than most fans, and this little tune added a lot to making those scenes more likable. A track I was really waiting for, it's fantastic to finally have it. This twangy and warm little guitar track is really unlike anything else in the TP cannon, and instantly gave a different identity and voice to the character of Jack.

15. The Bookhouse Boys (Full)
(Season One) (Twin Peaks Archive)
Originally released as part of a montage track on the original soundtrack (along with "Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Sax)", "Solo Percussion 2" and "Sneaky Audrey"), we finally got the full version in all its glory from the Archive. The soundtrack montage version is actually nice as well, but I prefer the full original track.

16. Dance Of The Dream Man
(Season One) (Original Soundtrack)
All the tracks on the original soundtrack will probably forever remain memorable because that soundtrack was so popular. And because it was all we, as fans, had for so long. "Dance Of The Dream Man" is essential Twin Peaks. Its finger-snapping, playful jazz sound became instantly recognizable. And its connection with Cooper and his dream, one of the most talked about, iconic and memorable scenes in the entire series only makes it more essential.

17. Freshly Squeezed (Full)
(Season One) (Twin Peaks Archive)
The Twin Peaks sound is probably known for two things, the more atmospheric synth stuff, and something that was (and remains) pretty unique in the TV soundtrack world: jazz. The finger-snapping jazz sound of many of Twin Peaks' tracks became forever linked to how people remember the show. Often showcasing its playful side and definitely adding to Twin Peaks' unique feel. "Freshly Squeezed" in its many different versions was the most used. It's been great getting this track in its different versions from the Archive. All of the versions are great, but I'm sticking with the original for this list. The version on the original soundtrack was edited, and we finally saw the full version released from the TP Archive.

18. Owl Cave
(Season Two) (Twin Peaks Archive)
Wonderfully atmospheric track introduced in season two that became linked to the more mysterious and supernatural aspects of the show.

19. The Pink Room
(FWWM) (FWWM Soundtrack)
The lone non-Badalamenti track on this list. Lynch actually created this track with the musicians of Fox Bat Strategy. One of the most powerful and memorable scenes in the movie, especially in theaters with its blaring sound mix. Unfortunately, the DVD release completely botched the delicate sound mix in this scene, taking away some of its impact. The track itself though is fantastic, along with its counterpart, "Blue Frank" which was released on the second season soundtrack. Both should be played LOUD.

20. Birds In Hell
(FWWM) (Twin Peaks Archive)
We round out the list with one more FWWM track. One of the real revelations of the Archive releases was the sublime full version of "Birds In Hell", which was released as part of a montage on the FWWM soundtrack. The full version is truly beautiful.

So that's my personal best. And who knows, perhaps something yet to come will eventually make this list?

So what are your favorite tracks?

Happy New Year

2011-12-24T00:55:00.007-06:00

The Twin Peaks Archive was an amazing gift in 2011. Looking forward to 2012, we still have a lot to look forward to. Here's a list of tracks that may see release in the coming year:

Attack Of The Pine Weasel

Audrey (Clean TV Version)

Audrey (Audrey’s Investigation Version)

Audrey’s Dance (Clean)

Audrey’s Dance (Clean Fast)

Audrey’s Dance (Fast Flute)

Audrey’s Dance (Solo Synth)

Audrey’s Dance (Synth & Solo Synth)

~~Audrey’s Prayer (Earle's Flute)~~

Ben Comes Marching Home (Various Versions)

Ben’s Lament

Big Band

Clarinet Freestyle (One-Armed Man Theme)

Dick Tremeyne’s Swing

Dugpas (Slow/Half Speed Orchestra #)

Earle’s Theme 2 (Audrey’s Walk)

Evelyn’s Mourning

Freshly Squeezed (Clean)

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Clean)

~~Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Clarinet)~~

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Solo Vibraphone)

Great Northern Piano Tune #2 (Josie And Truman) (Extended/Full)

Great Northern Piano Tune #4

~~Harold’s Theme (Harpsichord)~~

James & Evelyn

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Baritone Guitar Punctuation)~~

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Caroline Version)~~

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Clarinet Bridge)~~

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Clarinet & Strings Bridge)~~

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Dark Synth)~~

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Letter From Harold)~~

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Piano)~~

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Piano Bridge)~~

Laura Palmer’s Theme (Piano & Strings Bridge)

~~Laura Palmer’s Theme (Vibraphone)~~

Leo Attacks Bobby

~~Leo Returns~~

Love Theme (Dark)

Love Theme (Light)

Lydecker Clinic

~~Night Bells (Original TV Version)~~

One-Eyed Jack's Parlor Music (Country Song)

Packards’ Vibration (Original TV Version)

Percussion Hi-Hats

The Red Room (Stand-Alone)

Sneaky Audrey (Reprise)

Sneaky Audrey (Solo Synth)

Solo Baritone Clarinet (Jean Renault’s Theme)

Solo Percussion 4

Stair Music/Danger Theme (Full Version)

“Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made Of” (Bridge)

The Swan (Instrumental)

Twin Peaks (Solo Harp)

Wedding Song No 1

Wedding Song No 2

Wedding Song No 3

~~White Lodge Rumble (Slow Speed Orchestra 4)~~

Wonderful and strange, indeed.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-20T22:09:00.000-06:00

Here's the cover for the very short "Twin Peaks Christmas Greeting" that was featured in a holiday ad during the original broadcast run of the second season. (The ad can be seen on the bonus disc of the Gold Box set.)

What an amazing year this has been for fans of Twin Peaks and its music! The Archive releases have been like a present that keeps on giving. My heartfelt thanks to Dean, Angelo Badalamenti, David Lynch and all involved in these releases at dl.com!

Looking forward to seeing more musical gifts in the New Year. Happy Holidays everyone!

New Archive release: Dark Mood Woods (Studio Version)

2011-12-19T01:07:00.000-06:00

This week comes an unexpected and most welcome surprise from the TP Archive. The alternate "Clean/Clear" version of "Dark Mood Woods", AKA "The Studio Version".

The original version of "Dark Mood Woods" was first released in truncated form on the second season soundtrack, where only a portion of the track was heard and mixed with "The Red Room" (along with a few elements of "Windom Earle's Motif" & "Unease Motif"). The full version was released from the Archive back in May.

Weaving through much of the series' final episode, "Dark Mood Woods" is an essential Twin Peaks track(s). An integral component of Lynch's finale, that gives the episode a feel and mood completely its own. The somber mood created by "Dark Mood Woods" is unique to the episode, and it plays a large part in what makes that last episode so special.

After the original version was released, giving a closer listen to the final episode revealed that there were in fact two versions of the track heard. Or at the time, I had thought that perhaps they had just manipulated or mixed the track differently in certain places, giving it a different sound. So I was unsure if there would be another version or not. So, much to my surprise and delight, we finally get the other version in its full, almost 10 minute glory. And its an amazing track.

Here's the breakdown of the usage of the two versions:

Dark Mood Woods
Episode 29: Earle arrives at Glastonbury Grove with Annie, they enter the Lodge
Episode 29: Cooper and Truman arrive at Glastonbury Grove, Cooper enters the Lodge
Episode 29: Andy looks for Sheriff Truman in woods outside Glastonbury Grove
Episode 29: Heidi arrives late at the RR, Bobby and Shelly repeat dialogue from pilot, Jacoby & Mrs. Palmer arrive with a message for Major Briggs
Episode 29: Cooper & Annie appear outside Glastonbury Grove
Episode 29: Cooper wakes up at the Great Northern, wants to brush his teeth
FWWM: Morning after Partyland

Dark Mood Woods (Studio Version)
Episode 29: At the Sheriff Station, Pete says the Log Lady stole his truck, the Log Lady brings oil, Ronette is brought in
Episode 29: Morning, Andy asks Truman if he wants coffee and a “plate special”
Episode 29: Shot of Lodge corridor “I’m waiting for you” (mixed with Original Version)
Episode 29: Coop smashes head, asks “How’s Annie?” (mixed with Original Version)

Obviously, Lynch was a fan of the track as well, since he used the original (briefly) in FWWM, and as the soundtrack to the Log Lady intros that he created for the series' showings on Bravo.

As a side note, the original version of "Dark Mood Woods" actually made its first appearance in the two and a half minute recap at the start of episode 24. This special recap was created for the series' return after a lengthy hiatus during its original run on ABC, and featured Cooper dictating to Diane about the various goings-on in the storyline. (Unfortunately, this recap was not included on the Gold Box DVD set.)

Both versions are among my favorite Twin Peaks tracks, and I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas present from the Archives!

PS This release also included two bonus tracks. A post and art for these will be up soon.

RR Swing alternate "45" cover

2011-12-19T01:00:00.000-06:00

I had a request to create an alternate cover for "RR Swing" in the style of the recent RR covers I did. So here it is!! (The original version is still up as well for those who prefer it.)

New Archive release: FWWM bundle

2011-12-10T23:22:00.000-06:00

Teresa's Autopsy (2:37)
Phillip Jeffries (2:10)
Back To Fat Trout (Unease Motif/The Woods) (2:52)
Laura Visits Harold (3:18)
Behind The Mask (2:28)
Wash Your Hands (3:03)
It's Your Father (3:47)
Jacques' Cabin/The Train Car (4:09)
Circumference Of A Circle (11:11)
Fire Walk With Me (Saxophone) (6:47)

Fire Walk With Me fans got the ultimate Christmas gift this week as the TP Archive released a bundle of the remaining dark soundscapes from FWWM. These tracks are actually mixes of different elements, much as was the case many times in the series. These passages were actually created during the final stages of the film much as sound design/sound effects would be created.

Hearing them more clearly here, fans will recognize some elements used from the series but mixed with new elements. The track "24 Hours" is clearly heard in "Teresa's Autopsy", and "Unease Motif", one of the most often used pieces of music in the series, is used in many of these tracks as well ("Laura Visits Harold", "Back To Fat Trout").

The eleven minute+ track "Circumference Of A Circle" was used as the base of the mix of "Jacques' Cabin/The Train Car" and has also been released here in its entirety. Fans looking for the music from the post-murder scene where Leland puts Laura's body in the water and then enters Glastonbury Grove (a segment that sounds much like a distorted synth version of "Laura Palmer's Theme") can find that portion in this track. From around 7:10 to 7:53.

For me, the big surprise and highlight of this release is the saxophone version of the FWWM Theme. The original trumpet version is still one of my favorite tracks of all time, and getting an entirely new, alternate version is amazing. The film actually uses just the first 14 seconds of the track during the opening credits and then switches to the more familiar original version. Who knew there was a entire different version instead of just the original with the alternate beginning!?

This bundle very well might be the last FWWM music released. But you never know, there may be a surprise alternate version of something waiting in the archives. As for what's actually heard in the film, it seems close to all has been released. The exception being the track heard when Leland cries in his bedroom, and the alternate(?) version of "Laura's Dark Boogie" heard during Leland's flashbacks of the Blue Diamond Motel. And finally the piano version of "Laura Palmer's Theme" when Leland tells Laura "Goodnight Princess"- this is actually a track from the series though.

Anyway, amazing job from the Archive. Enjoy my new covers.

And while we are on the subject of FWWM, here are separate covers for the film versions of "Deer Meadow Shuffle" and the "Mysterioso" tracks.

RR art update

2011-12-07T16:25:00.000-06:00

I had a request to create individual covers for the four RR tracks (originally I just had one cover with the 4 titles on it). I kept the Jukebox theme, and think they turned out pretty cool.

Here's one for "Hula Hoppin'" as well. The flip side of "South Sea Dreams".

Freshly Squeezed Fast Cool Jazz info update

2011-12-07T16:12:00.000-06:00

I had originally thought (and put in my posts & music guide) that the first "Fast Cool Jazz" version of "Freshly Squeezed" that was released was used in the series and that "Version 2" was not. Upon a closer listen, it seems like its actually the other way around.

So its actually like this:

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Version)
Unused

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Version 2)
Episode 01: Cooper & Truman at the RR, Cooper introduced to Norma, Log lady tells them her log "saw something that night"
Episode 03: Shelly reenacts Leland crying on Laura’s coffin, Cooper meets with Truman, Ed & Hawk

New Archive release: The Mill Deal

2011-11-19T03:11:00.000-06:00

This week's new release features three short tracks.
The Mill Deal (1:27)
Josie And Jonathan (The Mill Deal) (2:03)
The Mill Fire (0:55)

First up is "The Mill Deal" which is only heard once at its original speed:

The Mill Deal
Episode 04: Ben & Leo discuss the mill deal in the woods, continues into next scene: Donna & James look for Laura's necklace

The half-speed version of the track was heard three times in the second season, and the TP Archive has released the slow version as "Josie And Jonathan". The released version recreates the edit heard in the Josie and Jonathan scene from episode 13, which features the slowed down first minute of "The Mill Deal" with a repeated portion from the middle of the track used as an ending. A slightly longer version (featuring almost all of the slowed down original, without the repeated "ending") can be heard in the Josie and Truman scene in episode 11.

Josie And Jonathan (The Mill Deal)
Episode 11: Truman & Josie make love, Josie asks Truman to tear her outfit
Episode 13: After sex, Jonathan gives Josie a one way ticket back to Hong Kong
Episode 13: Josie & Jonathan leave, Truman tells her he loves her

Finally, we get what is probably the most untypical track heard in the entire series, the short action track heard in episode 7 when the mill fire starts.

The Mill Fire
Episode 07: Catherine talks to a tied-up Shelly, fire starts, Catherine frees Shelly
Episode 12: Part of the mix when the security guard pulls a gun on Cooper (with Audrey) & Truman at OEJs

Thanks again to Dean and the TP Archive for continuing to release all of these great tracks. Twin Peaks has once again become a weekly event this past year.

The Twin Peaks Archive Returns: Freshly Squeezed Bundle

2011-11-13T17:11:00.000-06:00

After a month long hiatus, the TP Archive at davidlynch.com makes its welcome return with a nine-track bundle that includes most (but not quite all) of the unreleased versions of "Freshly Squeezed". Including, for the first time the full version of the original, which was edited down to 3:49 on the original soundtrack.

Here's what's included:

Freshly Squeezed
Episode 01: Audrey introduces herself to Cooper during breakfast, “as long as those grapefruits are ‘Freshly Squeezed’”
Episode 05: Audrey joins Cooper while he’s having his coffee, he asks how old she is
Episode 06: Audrey at the Horne Department Store perfume counter, snoops in Battis’s office
Episode 09: Shelly & Bobby in car (plays on radio) they switch it to Drug Deal Blues
Episode 24: Audrey and JJW apologize to each other, he asks her to go on a picnic
Episode 25: Audrey brings food to JJW (in goofy sweater), they flirt

Freshly Squeezed (Clarinet)
Episode 03: Audrey meets Cooper at breakfast, he has her write her name

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Version 2)
Unused

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Solo Bass)
Episode 16: Cooper sees the Old Waiter in the Great Northern hallway
Episode 17: Bobby tries on suit coat in preparation of meeting with Ben (mixed with Audrey’s Dance (Percussion & Clarinets))
Note: I had previously thought these two were DOTDM (Solo Bass), which means my artwork for that track (featuring the Old Waiter) is technically incorrect- oh well...

Freshly Squeezed (Flute)
Episode 04: Donna & Audrey talk in the school bathroom
Episode 24: Stop Ghostwood fashion show, Ben talks to Catherine about redemption and giving

Freshly Squeezed (Mid-Tempo Version)
Episode 19: Audrey meets Dennis/Denise in Cooper's room at the Great Northern

Freshly Squeezed (Solo Bass Clarinet)
Episode 06: Audrey slips note under Cooper’s door
Episode 07: Audrey looks in mirror, waits in her OEJs room (mixed with Laura Palmer's Theme)
Episode 08: Cooper scoots down gurney “Just give me a couple hours to get dressed”
Episode 12: Donna & Maddy look at hand-drawn map of Harold’s place in preparation of stealing Laura’s diary (mixed with Laura Palmer’s Theme (Bass Guitar Punctuation))
Episode 17: Hank & Ernie at OEJs, Hank introduces Ernie to Jean (Night Life In Twin Peaks creeps in)
Episode 25: Cole reinstates Cooper, returns badge and new gun
Episode 28: Lana hits on Dick in the storage room

Freshly Squeezed (Solo Clarinet)
Episode 05: Audrey threatens Battis to get perfume counter job
Episode 06: Audrey hides in closet and spies on Battis with Jenny (mixed with Laura Palmer’s Theme)
Episode 06: Audrey asks Jenny for Black Rose’s number (mixed with Laura Palmer’s Theme)
Episode 06: Audrey ties cherry stem with tongue
Episode 11: Ben asks Cooper to take the ransom money for Audrey (slightly slowed and played over half-speed Laura Palmer’s Theme (Bass Guitar Punctuation))
Episode 15: Cooper & Truman interrogate Ben (represented by Jerry), show Ben Laura’s diary
Episode 17: Beginning of Audrey’s goodbye to Cooper scene
Episode 17: Bobby waits outside of Ben’s office, talks to Audrey who gets him in to see Ben (mixed with Percussion Hi-Hats)
Episode 19: Cooper finds cocaine at Dead Dog Farm (half-speed)
Episode 19: Bobby hits on Audrey on his way to bring Ben pictures (mixed with Audrey's Dance (Clean))
Episode 26: Cole kisses Shelly a 2nd time

Freshly Squeezed (Solo Flute)
Episode 03: Briefly after Cooper dictates to Diane about looking into property “at a very reasonable price”
Episode 04: End of the Donna & Audrey talk in the school bathroom scene
Episode 07: Audrey picks the Queen of Diamonds from Blackie (mixed with Laura Palmer’s Theme (Bass Guitar Punctuation))
Episode 18: Hardy tells Cooper his suspension remains in place; Cooper thanks him and leaves
Episode 19: Audrey kisses Cooper in front of Denise
Episode 20: Woman in civil war get-up runs from Ben’s office into Audrey; also a few passages mixed with Laura Palmer’s Theme (Bass Guitar Punctuation) when she enters Ben’s office (finding him on the floor playing war) and when she calls Jerry

The following three versions remain unreleased, including the "Clean" or "Drums And Bass" version, which is actually the most used version in the series:
Freshly Squeezed (Drums And Bass) (unreleased)

Episode 01: Cooper tells Bobby & Mike they are free to go, warn them not to hurt James

Episode 08: Truman, Cooper and Albert see Bobby in the hall at the hospital

Episode 11: Cooper asks Truman for one of the Bookhouse Boys

Episode 12: Cooper wakes up & dictates to Diane, tells of dreaming of eating a “large, tasteless gumdrop”

Episode 13: Ben’s office, Josie & Ben “stalemate”, Ben pays her 5 million dollars & they end their partnership

Episode 19: Denise to Cooper, “Exactly how old is that girl?” about Audrey

Episode 20: Lucy tells Cooper she didn’t find any mention of Windom Earle or chess moves in the personals

Episode 21: Audrey & Bobby at the Great Northern, she compares Ben’s mental state to an ice cube

Episode 23: A celery eating Ben announces his plan to “save the pine weasel”

Episode 24: Annie arrives at the RR, Norma introduces her to Shelly

Episode 24: Ben’s “Stop Ghostwood” speech

Episode 25: JJW tells Ben (eating a carrot) that he’s falling in love with Audrey

Episode 26: Ben addresses the Miss TP committee about the topic for the speeches

Episode 28: Ben tries to talk Audrey into making a speech at the Miss TP contest

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Clean) (unreleased)

Episode 21: Conference room; Jacoby defends Lana to Cooper & company, tells of her heightened sexual drive & skills

Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Clarinet) (unreleased)

Episode 01: Cooper hangs upside down in his room at the Great Northern

Episode 16: Catherine reveals herself as Tajamura to a jailed Ben (re-edited)

Episode 21: Cooper & company re-enter conference room to find that the Mayor (lip-stick on face) & Lana have “reconciled”

Thanks again to Dean and dl.com for continuing these fantastic releases! Its great to have them back. Grab the bundle, and enjoy my new art. And don't forget to check out my updated Scene Guide.

New Archive release: Character Themes

2011-10-06T17:04:00.003-05:00

Aside from the three "Invitation To Love" themes, this week's Archive release includes seven character based themes. Most are short, but are welcome, and some even essential, tracks.

Earle's Theme (1:13)
Leo's Theme (3:00)
Hank's Theme (1:01)
Hank's Theme (Version 2) (0:31)
Horne's Theme (1:41)
Lana's Theme (0:57)
Wheeler's Theme (1:52)

First off, we have "Earle's Theme", one of three flute tracks that were used in connection with Earle, often mixed with other tracks. Along with "Windom Earle's Motif" these helped define the audio identity of Cooper's nemesis. Hopefully we will get the other Earle flute tracks eventually, one of which is a flute version of "Audrey's Prayer".

Earle's Theme
Episode 21: Opening credits, close up of tape over dead vagrants mouth, and when Cooper gives andy the chess piece (mixed with Windom Earle's Motif)
Episode 21: Briefly as Cooper stares at the chess board and before Truman asks how chess figures in
Episode 21: Cooper fills Truman in on Earle, "You don't know what he's capable of, Harry" (mixed with Laura Palmer's Theme)
Episode 21: Leo in woods, stumbles upon Earle's cabin
Episode 21: Episode ends as window blows open, shot of chess board (mixed with Windom Earle's Motif)
Episode 23: Cooper and Truman listen to the tape from Earle (mixed with Windom Earle's Motif)
Episode 23: Leo whittles arrows outside Earle's cabin (mixed with Laura Palmer's Theme)

Next up we return to the Half Speed Orchestra tracks with "Leo's Theme". The slowed down track suiting the ominous nature of Leo's character well.

Half Speed Orchestra 5 (Leo’s Theme)
Episode 01: Leo about to beat Shelly

Episode 02: Bobby arrives at Shelly’s, sees she’s been beaten

Episode 05: Shelly at home, Leo with gas, Hank threatens Leo

Episode 06: Leo spies on Bobby visiting Shelly, looks through shotgun scope

Episode 06: Shelly cries to Bobby, Leo hears about Waldo on police radio

Episode 07: Leland kills Jacques

Episode 10: Jacoby remembers Leland killing Jacques

Episode 28: Start of the episode, Leo and the Major chained up, Leo frees the Major

Another ominous track that should be instantly recognizable to viewers is "Hank's Theme". There were only two very short tracks used for Hank's Theme. The most often used of the two versions is actually only 30 seconds long. Short, but it was used so often that it becomes an essential theme.

Hank’s Theme
Episode 07: Hank cuts his and Josie’s thumbs, “Partner”

Episode 11: Hank steals Lodwick’s badge, Donna tells Maddy that Harold has Laura’s secret diary (half-speed)

Episode 18: Ben’s office; Hank meets with Ben and tells him “he’s out” of OEJs (half-speed & looped)

Hank’s Theme (Version 2)
Episode 04: Norma meets with Hank before his hearing

Episode 04: Hank fiddles with his domino at his hearing, “Catch ya later” to Norma

Episode 05: Hank’s sits in RR booth with domino, Norma & Shelly return from the beauty shop

Episode 06: Josie on phone with Ben who says they need Catherine at the mill, Hank is there with her

Episode 07: At the RR, Hank asks Norma to give him time

Episode 08: Bobby remembers Hank shooting Leo

Episode 12: Cooper and Truman leave OEJs with Audrey, Hank calls Ben, Jean pulls gun on Hank

Episode 19: Briefly as Hank watches Norma & Ed in the RR (see Hank’s hand w/ domino)

Episode 20: Hank punches Ed in Ed’s house after Norma leaves

Horne’s Theme

Episode 02: Ben & Jerry at OEJs, girls line up and Blackie enters

Episode 02: After telling them to "go out for a pass", Bobby & Mike run from Leo in the woods (alternate version?)

Episode 04: Coop & Gang break into Jacques’ apartment, continues into beginning of Ben & Leo's meeting in the woods

Episode 20: Nadine beats up Hank

Lana’s Theme

Episode 19: Great Northern hallway, Lana tells Hawk that she’s cursed and about her prom night kiss

Episode 19: The men fawn over Lana

Episode 19: Lucy finds all the men listening to Lana’s stories

The real highlight of this release for me is "Wheeler's Theme". One that's been at the top of my want list for a while now. It pops up so often in the final episodes it becomes another essential track. And with its slow & twangy, warm guitar vibe its a unique track in the TP universe. Great to finally have it.

Wheeler’s Theme

Episode 23: John Justice Wheeler in introduced, Audrey is working as a concierge

Episode 23: After Ben excuses himself, Audrey & JJW talk, “I’m only 18”

Episode 25: Ben’s office, Audrey leaves for Seattle, JJW enters

Episode 27: JJW looks for Audrey, asks Randy if she’s returned

Episode 27: JJW gives Ben letter for Audrey as he leaves

Episode 27: JJW leaves with suitcases

Episode 27: Audrey watches Jack’s plane fly away, Pete offers to take her fishing

Episode 28: Audrey talks to Ben about missing Jack

Another great release from the Archive. I know some may consider these "lesser" TP tracks, and even though many are fairly short, there is some wonderful stuff here.

Check out my covers. I've had some of these done for a while and I think many of them turned out pretty nice. Grab the bundle from davidlynch.com. According to info on the Dugpa board, this will be the only release in October, with releases resuming in November. Until then, don't forget to check out my scene guide here, or from the tab above. You can keep track of where tracks were heard, and what still remains unreleased.

New Archive release: Invitation To Love

2011-10-06T16:19:00.000-05:00

This week we get a ten track bundle from the Archive. Seven character based themes, and the themes from the faux soap opera "Invitation To Love". ITL popped up a bunch of times the first season and then was (for the most part) dropped in the second season. It only shows up once in season 2 (episode 20) and even then we only hear it.

Invitation To Love Theme (0:51)

Invitation To Love Theme (Bumper) (0:08)

Invitation To Love (Lover's Dilemma) (2:09)

Invitation To Love Theme

Episode 02: Shelly shuts off the TV

Episode 03: Leland watches “Invitation To Love”

Episode 06: Nadine watches “Invitation To Love”, cries to Ed about “rejected” silent drape runner idea

Episode 20: Shelly feeds Leo & fights with Bobby (includes Bumper)

Invitation To Love Theme (Bumper)

Episode 04: “Invitation To Love” starts

Episode 20: Shelly feeds Leo & fights with Bobby (includes ITL Theme)

Invitation To Love (Lover’s Dilemma)

Episode 04: Lucy watches Emerald and Chet on “Invitation To Love”

New Twin Peaks Music Guide Page

2011-09-27T16:04:00.000-05:00

I have created a new page that lists the Twin Peaks tracks and shows where each was used in the series (much like I often do when a new track is released). I will continue to updated track titles, etc. as new Archive releases come out.

A big "thank you" to Qbin's lists over on the dugpa boards. They helped immensely in putting this info together!

Click here or on the tab above.

New Archive release: Bookhouse Boys (full version & solo)

2011-09-26T17:40:00.000-05:00

"The Bookhouse Boys" is probably one of the better known tracks from Twin Peaks, not only from its use on the show, but because it was featured on the original best-selling soundtrack. That version however, was actually a mix or "montage" created especially for the soundtrack, and consisted of the following elements:

The Bookhouse Boys (Soundtrack Version)

a) Dance of the Dream Man (Solo Sax)

b) Solo Percussion 2 (Grady’s Waltz)

c) Bookhouse Boys

d) Sneaky Audrey

Each of these components have now been released separately thanks to the Twin Peaks Archive from davidlynch.com. Here we finally get the full 5+ minute version of the track, along with the "Solo Guitar" version that was also featured often in the series.

Here's where they were used on the show:

The Bookhouse Boys

Pilot: School hallway before class Audrey changes shoes & smokes in locker, James greets Donna, student dances

Pilot: James pulls into Big Ed’s gas station, they talk about Laura, James gives Ed note for Donna

Pilot: Cooper & Truman in sheriff’s jeep, pull over James & Donna on James’ bike, bring them to the station

Episode 03: Briggs house, the Major talks to Bobby before the funeral

Episode 05: Bobby & Shelly with gun, Bobby mocks threats to an absent Leo

Episode 06: Bobby spies on James, Donna & Maddy (who is dressed as Laura)

Episode 19: At Evelyn’s Malcolm introduces himself to James

Episode 26: The Miss TP application at the Roadhouse, Bobby & Mike discuss Nadine

FWWM: James waits in custodian’s room as Laura enters in towel, Bobby enters school and walks toward trophy case

The Bookhouse Boys (Solo Guitar)

Episode 03: Leo & Jacques on phone, Shelly hides gun

Episode 05: Shelly on phone with Leo, Bobby puts gun in her hand

Episode 07: Cooper, Truman & James at sheriff station, Cooper asks James why cocaine was found in his gas tank

Episode 08: Shelly cries in hospital bed, Doc H is against Cooper leaving (one bar as the scene switches)

Episode 08: Bobby enters RR, cigarette in mouth (one bar)

Episode 10: Shelly meets with Cooper & Truman at the sheriff station, she won’t testify against Leo

Episode 11: Cooper walks in on Lucy & Andy’s fight (one bar)

Episode 12: Coop tells Truman he knows where Audrey is, switch to Johnson exterior (one bar)

Episode 13: Shelly & Bobby get first insurance check

As you can see from where the track was used, its title is a bit of a misnomer. It was mostly used with Bobby & Shelly, and could pretty accurately be thought of as "Bobby's Theme". Because of this fact, I debated over what to do for the art- create something that represented the name, or use a scene that the track was actually used. In the end I did both, creating a "Bookhouse Boys" themed cover for the main theme, and one with Bobby and Shelly for the Solo version.

New Archive release: Dance Of The Dream Man Solo bundle

2011-09-19T17:47:00.001-05:00

In the same way that "Laura Palmer's Theme" and "Love Theme" are basically two sides of the musical coin, "Dance Of The Dream Man" and "Freshly Squeezed" are in some ways "one and the same". So the naming of the tracks can be a little confusing. For the most part, the faster versions seem to be called "Dance Of The Dream Man", while the slower versions are "Freshly Squeezed". Of course they released "Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Version)" under the Freshly Squeezed name, so that's not always set in stone.

This week's release includes 4 solo versions and a "Drum and Bass" version of DOTDM. As the description from davidlynch.com says, the solo versions created for the series were sometimes used as "building blocks" to be later mixed with other tracks, or used on their own. The slower versions of these particular solos (which I assume would be known as the "Freshly Squeezed" solo versions) were used more than these. Perhaps we will see those as well at some point.

In addition, there is still at least a few "Full" versions of the faster tracks that remain unreleased.

Here's the breakdown for the tracks included in this bundle:
Dance Of The Dream Man (Drums And Bass)
Episode 11: Louie tells Ben of M.T. Wentz's forthcoming arrival
Episode 11: Ben & Catherine (as Tojamura) greet each other from across the Great Northern lobby
Episode 11: (scene above continues) Louie checks Tojamura in (Mixed with "Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Flute)")
Episode 21: Cooper and company wait for the outcome of the showdown between Lana and Mayor Milford

Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Clarinet)
Episode 6: Truman and Cooper prepare to leave the Great Northern for OEJs
Episode 12: Ben gives Cooper ransom money for Audrey (first 5 seconds of track)

Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Clarinet 2)
-Unused by itself, but this solo was used to create the version of "DOTDM" heard at the start of Episode 1 (Cooper hangs upside down in his room at the Great Northern)
  (Note: A full version of that track will probably be released at a later date)

Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Flute)
Episode 11: Louie checks Tojamura in (Mixed with "Dance Of The Dream Man (Drums And Bass)")
  (Note: Unused by itself)

Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Bass)
Episode 16: Cooper sees the Old Waiter in the Great Northern hallway
Episode 17: Bobby tries on Leo's suit coat in preparation to meet with Ben Horne (Mixed with "Audrey's Dance (Percussion & Clarinets)")
  (Note: The beginning portion of this track heard in this scene is missing from the released version)
Episode 21: Andy tells Lucy he thinks Little Nicky murdered his parents

Another big thank you to davidlynch.com for bringing us these releases!! Grab the bundle and enjoy my new cover art for the five tracks.

New Archive release: Just You (Instrumental)

2011-09-16T11:07:00.000-05:00

The Twin Peaks Archive returns this week with not one, but two releases! A "Dance Of The Dream Man" Solo bundle, and the instrumental version of "Just You". I'll start with "Just You" because I already created art for this one a while back.

The original vocal version of "Just You" really needs no introduction- it was showcased in episode 9 where James, Donna & Maddy record a song together. And can be heard again in episode 21 (James outside of Evelyn's with his bike). The vocal version (featuring James Marshall and backup vocals by Lara Flynn Boyle & Sheryl Lee) was released on the Second Soundtrack. When the Archive releases first started, they released a very cool (but short) Instrumental Baritone Guitar version of "Just You" that was actually never used in the series. The instrumental version of the original, however, was used a handful of times. And here we finally see it released.

Here's where it was used in the series:
Episode 10: James & Maddy talk at the RR, and James & Maddy kiss at the Palmer's.
Episode 13: James & Donna outside of Harold Smith's.
Episode 25: Donna receives James' postcard from San Francisco

Another very welcome Archive release. Please support these wonderful releases from davidlynch.com and enjoy my art. I will return with a post & art for the "Dance Of The Dream Man" Solo bundle...

New Archive release: Main RR track: Northwest Gulch

2011-09-02T10:41:00.002-05:00

When the Archive released its 7-track "RR bundle" back in May, the most used and familiar RR track was oddly missing. Perhaps they couldn't find it at the time, they forgot it, or maybe they just held on to it until now on purpose? Regardless, those who worried we might not get it will be happy that its now been released. And that it finally has a track name.

This was the most used RR tune, appearing in episodes 2, 12, 15, 20 & 24 (in the RR), and in episode 21 (at Wallies). There is still one country track that was played in the RR (in episode 26) that remains unreleased, but that track is better known as the One Eyed Jacks tune since it was played there first (in episodes 6 & 12). Perhaps that one will pop up at a later date. Here's my (slightly updated) guide to the RR country tracks.

Thanks to the TP Archive for not forgetting about this one! As always, the archive has been an amazing gift to fans. No new art this week as this one goes in my "RR Songs" category. But go grab "Northwest Gulch" from davidlynch.com and add it to your jukebox!
Note: I've updated the cover art to include the names of the four RR tunes.

New Archive release: Percussion bundle

2011-08-29T00:07:00.001-05:00

This week's release is a bundle of 3 solo percussion tracks and a percussion-based version of "Audrey's Dance".

Solo Percussion 1 (3:40)
Solo Percussion 2 (Grady's Waltz) (1:44)
Solo Percussion 3 (2:33)
Audrey's Dance (Percussion & Clarinets) (5:20)

These percussion tracks, and tracks like them, are pretty important to the landscape of Twin Peaks. They were used many times throughout the series, both by themselves and in mixes. Often used by themselves as the backdrop to the goings on of the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station, and of the humorous exploits of Andy in particular.

Solo Percussion 2 was only heard a few times in the series- but people will recognize it as the percussion track used in the montage track "The Bookhouse Boys" on the original soundtrack. Solo Percussion 1 was probably used the most in the series, both by itself (Audrey's walk from the Great Northern to the car in the pilot) and mixed with other tracks (Leland's wake). It was also used in the mix of "Love Theme Intro" on the 2nd soundtrack.

We round out this release with the Percussion & Clarinet version of "Audrey's Dance" which was used in the following scenes:
Pilot: Cooper & Truman in the sheriff's jeep
Episode 3: Ed and Nadine prepare for Laura's funeral
Episode 8: Lucy, Truman & Doc Hayward tell Cooper about what happened the night he was shot
Episode 12: Mr. Pinkle demonstrates Leo's lifting crane
Episode 17: Bobby tries on Leo's suit (mixed with "Freshly Squeezed (Fast Bass)")
Episode 19: Ben tells Bobby some strange things and gives him his first assignment
Episode 19: Bobby returns with pictures for Ben
Episode 24: Mr. Pinkle and Dick at the fashion show

Update: Annie & Cooper art

2011-08-22T23:14:00.001-05:00

I finally came up with a cover that I'm happy with for one of my favorite tracks- "Annie & Cooper". "Upgrade" if you want!

New Archive release: Dance Of The Dream Man (Solo Sax)

2011-08-20T14:36:00.000-05:00

"Diane, 11:30 AM, February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks."

-Cooper (Pilot episode)

Along with the "Twin Peaks Theme" and "Laura Palmer's Theme", "Dance Of The Dream Man" is probably the most recognized "signature" theme from the series. If any track could be called "Cooper's Theme", its DOTDM, as more than any other, it's the track most associated with him. His first scene in the series (his drive into TP) is accompanied by the original version, and he's re-introduced in FWWM with the "Solo Sax" version.

The "Original Version" was of course featured on the original soundtrack, and actually only pops up a couple of times in the series. But its linkage to Cooper and its use in the famous dream sequence in episode 2 elevated it to iconic status. In addition, most of ABC's ads/commercials for the series during its initial run used "Dance Of The Dream Man", so it became just as recognized as "Twin Peaks" as the TP Theme and LP's Theme.

Most of its appearances throughout the series are actually the "Solo Sax" version that was released this week over at davidlynch.com. A portion of which was also showcased on the original soundtrack at the beginning of the montage track "The Bookhouse Boys". It is also briefly used in the montage track "Love Theme Intro" on the second soundtrack. This "Solo Sax" version is heard many times throughout the series, mostly in connection with Cooper or the Red Room.

Here we get the full Solo version for the first time. There remain a few unreleased versions of DOTDM- Solo Flute and Solo Clarinet versions are both very briefly heard one time each. And anyone who has heard the leaked bootleg tracks knows that there are at least a couple of unheard/unused versions as well.

New Archive release: Diary bundle post #2: Ethereal Laura Palmer's Theme variations

2011-08-14T18:23:00.004-05:00

Beginnings And Endings:

"To Beginnings... And Endings. And the wisdom to know the difference."
-Andrew Packard (episode 23)

Laura Palmer's Theme (Ethereal Pad Version) (1:10)
Laura Palmer's Theme (Letter From Harold) (1:37) Note: This is actually the "Guardian Angel Version"

Other than the two alternate versions of "Harold's Theme", this week's bundle release includes three short ethereal versions of "Laura Palmer's Theme". Of all the musical themes in the show, LP's Theme received the most variation, and in this case, spawns its own sub-category containing similar, yet slightly different variations. Two of this week's tracks fall into the variation I've called "Beginnings And Endings" (named after Andrew's toast).

There are 4 main 'variations' of this version:

Ethereal Pad Version (Josie Version)
The most heard and recognized of the four versions, it became the dominant musical identity of Episode 23.
Episode 16: James gives Donna a ring at the RR Diner.
Episode 23: Josie's fortunes turn progressively worse. (Looped to extend the track in the toast scene).

Guardian Angel Version (Pete/Catherine Version)
Episode 7: Pete rushes into the burning warehouse in search of Catherine.
Episode 17: Catherine tells Truman about the events of that same night and how a guardian angel saved her life.
Episode 18: Hawk tells Cooper about the legend of The White Lodge (heard in half-speed).
Note: This variation was actually two separate "parts" or tracks (the Pete scene & the Catherine scene) on the bootleg. But they have been combined into one track in the released version.

Caroline Version
Episode 21: Cooper tells Truman about Caroline's death (an image of Caroline appears over Cooper).
Episode 28: Leo looks at the Queen-Shelly card.

Letter From Harold Version
Episode 16: Heard when Donna reads Laura's last diary entry to Cooper. Then mixes into "Dance Of The Dream Man (Sax Solo)" & "Laura Palmer's Theme (Bells)".

Confusingly, the version released as "Letter From Harold" is actually misnamed. It is NOT the version heard in the Donna/Cooper/Diary scene, but rather the Catherine "Guardian Angel Version". So the actual "Letter From Harold" version and the "Caroline Version" remain unreleased.

Ghost Version:

Laura Palmer's Theme (Ghost Version) (1:49)

Rounding out the release is the haunting "Ghost Version" which can be heard in the following scenes:
Episode 1: Over the picnic video footage of Laura and Donna.
Episode 4: James first sees Maddy in the RR.
Episode 10: Donna finds Laura's secret diary at Harold's.
Episode 11: Harold reads from Laura's Diary to Donna; Judge Sternwood addresses Leland.

New Archive release: Diary bundle post #1: Harold's Theme

2011-08-13T18:24:00.000-05:00

This week's "Diary" bundle consists of five tracks:
Harold's Theme (The Living Novel) (3:27)
Harold's Theme (Josie's Past) (4:46)
Laura Palmer's Theme (Ghost Version) (1:49)
Laura Palmer's Theme (Ethereal Pad Version) (1:10)
Laura Palmer's Theme (Letter From Harold) (1:37)

I'm splitting my posts for this release into two parts. First up are the alternate versions of "Harold's Theme". These have been sitting atop my wish list for quite some time.

To me, Harold's Theme is one of the most beautiful tracks from the series. Heard very few times because of Harold's brief time in the series. The "Second Season" soundtrack only featured the short (1:43) version of the track (which can be heard in episode 19 when the Mayor weeps over his brother's dead body). Here we finally get the longer version of the track heard in episode 12 when Donna gives her first session with Harold as part of his "Living Novel".

After Harold's storyline, his theme only popped up twice in the series- the aforementioned "Mayor" scene, and an alternate, slowed-down version in episode 18 when Josie tells Truman of her past. This is the only time in the series when the slowed down version is heard, and we finally get this wonderful version in this bundle.

There are still a few small tidbits of "Harold's Theme" (on harpsichord?) that remain unreleased from the end of episode 12 and beginning of episode 13. But that might be all they are- just those short tidbits.

I couldn't be more happy to have these alternate versions. Check out my art, grab the bundle from davidlynch.com, and I will return with art and a post about the remaining tracks in this week's release.

Update

2011-08-13T17:50:00.000-05:00

Added missing art for the outtake track, "James Hurley (Americana)".

New Archive release: James Visits Laura from FWWM

2011-08-06T16:25:00.000-05:00

Any new release of Twin Peaks music is cause for celebration. But coming on the heals of last week's massive six-track release, this week's one track (and 90 second) release may seem a little slight. However, FWWM fans will surely be happy to get one of the film's last pieces of unreleased music. This brief guitar track is heard when James visits Laura in front of the Palmer house (as its descriptive, but not very imaginative title suggests). All that remains unreleased from the film now are some of the darker orchestral soundscapes.

Check out my art and grab the track from davidlynch.com.

Slow/Half Speed Orchestra bundle #1 update

2011-07-30T17:18:00.001-05:00

Added art for the other three tracks in this week's release: "Black Lodge Rumble", "Danger Theme" and "Unease Motif". Looking forward to bundle #2.

New Archive release: Slow/Half Speed Orchestra bundle #1

2011-07-29T20:52:00.003-05:00

Here's a great companion to last week's release of "Owl Cave". After last week, I was thinking it would be nice to get some more of the darker tracks from the series, and this week's fantastic release from davidlynch.com presents us with six of them!!

I have to say once again how amazing it is to be getting all of this music after so many years. I never dreamt we'd be seeing these released. Anyway, on to the release itself: All of this week's tracks were used in the series at a slowed-down speed, and are presented here at the speed they were heard in the series. This was actually done quite a lot in the series, including times where they used slowed-down versions of tracks that were normally heard at regular speed ("Night Bells", "Audrey's Prayer", "Laura Palmer's Theme", etc.)

The tracks in this bundle however, were only heard in their slowed down versions, giving them a bit more of an otherworldly feeling. First off is "24 Hours". Portions of this track are heard throughout the series. Many times mixed or layered with other elements. Here we get the full 8 min+ version. Most fans will remember it from the beginning and end of episode 16 where Cooper requests 24 hours to solve Laura's murder.

Next is "Unease Motif/The Woods". This track is actually the "clean" version of "Night Life In Twin Peaks" from the original soundtrack (without the additional elements heard there). The version on the original soundtrack used the track and then layered on additional elements to create a new mix. This new released version is just the original track- BUT it is actually reversed (so its a slowed-down and reversed track). Like "24 Hours", portions of this track were used throughout the series. And both the original version AND the reversed version were used.

"Black Lodge Rumble" had me a bit confused at first. I thought it was going to be the track heard in episode 8 when Cooper is laying shot (and many more places in the series) because fans had called that track "Black Lodge Rumble". But it actually turns out to be the track heard in episode 16 when Leland confesses. And also heard in the "Hobgoblins, Dale" scene where Cooper gets the envelope from Earle in episode 22. Hopefully we will get the other track in bundle #2.

"Stair Music/Danger Theme" is one of the more often used pieces of music in the series, showing up many, many times throughout and as early as the Pilot. The release version seems to be missing the end section, instead repeating the opening motif. Perhaps another version with this section will follow. They did actually use the normal speed version of "Danger Theme" in the series once- in episode 29 when Doc Hayward throws Ben into the fireplace wall. Only the slowed down version is included with the bundle.

"Dark Forces" is a track used many times in the latter half of the series. It was often linked to Windom Earle, and after "Windom Earle's Motif" and "Earle's Flute" became sort of a third theme for him. And speaking of Earle, we finish off the bundle with "Windom Earle's Motif". This is the full version which includes the interlude that was heard in episode 19 when Andy imagines Little Nicky in Devil garb. I believe this portion was only heard in that scene, with the rest of the track being used in all other instances. A portion of "Windom Earle's Motif" can be heard in the "Dark Mood Woods/Red Room" montage track from the second soundtrack.

Like "Owl Cave", many of these track names originated with fans.

Amazing release- with the promise of more to come (bring on bundle #2)! Throw in "Dark Mood Woods" and "Owl Cave" and take a trip to the darker side of Twin Peaks. Check out my artwork for three of the tracks. The rest will be forthcoming.

New Archive release: Owl Cave

2011-07-25T23:39:00.001-05:00

This week's welcome release from the Twin Peaks Archive is the atmospheric and mysterious "Owl Cave". Definitely one that fans have been waiting for.

The track made its debut in the second season premiere (episode 8) in the scene with Jerry and Blackie (with some added elements). After that it became linked to the more mysterious and supernatural elements of the series. The Giant returning Cooper's ring (episode 16), Colonel Riley talking about Project Blue Book (episode 19), and many times during the final five episodes, mostly in connection to Owl Cave and the Petroglyph. Often heard mixed with other elements/tracks, we get the full-length clean version here.

One interesting thing is that the name of the track itself most probably came from fans, as they had dubbed this track as "Owl Cave" on the Dugpa forum and elsewhere.

New Archive release: Dr. Jacoby bundle

2011-07-15T13:16:00.000-05:00

I'm feeling a bit psychic right now because I had spent time earlier this week creating artwork for both of this week's Archive releases- just by pure coincidence! Very weird. "Fellas, coincidence and fate figure largely in our lives."

And the release is: Three Dr. Jacoby-related tracks, all heard at the beginning of episode 7 when Donna and James break into Jacoby's office. First up are the two short hawaiian tracks "South Sea Dreams" & "Hula Hoppin'". "South Sea Dreams" can be heard again (extended by looping it) in episode 10, when Cooper & Truman visit Jacoby's hospital room. (This scene is also notable for the one and only appearance of Jacoby's Hawaiian wife, Eolani.)

Next is the "Piano & Rhodes" version of Laura Palmer's Theme/Love Theme. It's a fantastic version that is actually only heard for about twenty seconds in the entire series. I'm very surprised that it wasn't used more. It's great to have a full version of it. There are a few audio imperfections in the track, but one can't complain.

Anyway, I had fun creating the art this week. Hope you like them. Keep the Archive releases coming!

My updated Archive wish list

2011-07-09T02:13:00.005-05:00

In the two months since I posted my last “Archive” wishlist, many tracks on my list have been released. It still seems amazing that these are seeing the light of day! Anyway, I thought I’d post an updated version. Of course, I hope they eventually release all bits of unreleased TP music that they have. But these are the ones I’m looking forward to the most:

- John Justice Wheeler’s Theme
- Harold’s Theme (Alternate Version) (from episode 18 when Josie tells Truman about her past)
- A longer version (than on the second soundtrack) of Harold’s Theme The soundtrack version runs a mere 1:43 min, but there are sections heard in the series not featured in the released version. (The abridged released version is featured in episode 19)
- Owl Cave
- Full original version of James & Evelyn (this was combined with the intro from “I’m Hurt Bad” on the second soundtrack, and actually featured an alternate version)
- Just You (Original Instrumental)
- The theme played for most of Josie’s scenes in her final episode (Josie & Andrew toast “To beginnings... and endings”) This is a variation or off-shoot of Laura’s Palmer’s Theme. And there are actually five different versions of this variation:
   1. Josie (episode 23) & James gives Donna a ring (episode 16)
   2. Donna reads Laura’s last diary entry to Cooper (episode 16)
   3. Catherine tells Truman about her “Guardian Angel” (episode 17)
   4. Cooper talks of Caroline (episode 21)

5. Pete enters the burning mill in search of Catherine (episode 7)

- The two unreleased RR tunes: RR Tune #1 & OEJ Music (RR Tune #4)
- Twin Peaks Theme (Solo Harp) (from episode 21 when Doc Hayward tells of Little Nicky’s past) A small portion of this track was used at the beginning of the released (but not the televised) version of the “Nostalgia Version”
- Hank’s Theme
- Dark Mood Woods (Clear Version)

New Archive release: Sycamore Trees (Instrumental) from FWWM

2011-07-08T14:00:00.001-05:00

Under the sycamore trees... When the FWWM soundtrack was released in '92, there was a special treat on it for fans of the series. Even though it wasn't heard in the movie, the soundtrack included the vocal version of "Sycamore Trees" featuring the amazing vocals of Jimmy Scott. The track was showcased in Lynch's mesmerizing series finale, with Scott himself singing the tune onscreen. It was our (and Cooper's) entrance into the Red Room/Lodge of his dream. It became, and remained, the only track released from the second season until 2007(!) when the second soundtrack was released.

The film itself featured a (mostly) instrumental version of the track. At this point (after the other FWWM tracks that have been released on both the second soundtrack and from the TP Archive) this version was probably the biggest remaining part of FWWM's unreleased puzzle. So fans will be happy to see its release from davidlynch.com this week.

One thing listeners will notice is that this is not a "true" instrumental version, as Scott's vocals can be faintly heard throughout the track. This is actually true in the film itself (although with additional sound mixing and sound effects, its less noticeable/audible in the film). I had often wondered if a true instrumental version existed- and the write-up from davidlynch.com accompanying the release (see below) explains that this is due to the way the track was recorded. Basically the musicians and Scott all performed "live", with Scott's vocals being picked up on the mics in the room where the musicians were performing and being recorded.

Miss Twin Peaks update

2011-07-01T22:18:00.001-05:00

Added art for "Lana's Dance" and "Lucy's Dance" from the Miss Twin Peaks bundle.

New Archive release: Miss Twin Peaks Bundle

2011-06-30T23:08:00.007-05:00

June 10th, 1991. A few weeks ago marked the 20th anniversary(!!) of the final two episodes of Twin Peaks. After the 2nd hiatus of the 2nd season (and many pre-emptions), ABC finally aired the final two episodes (28 & 29) together on monday, June 10th. This week's Archive release brings us 5 short tracks coming from episode 28- all relating to the Miss Twin Peaks Contest. In the narrative of the episode itself, it was the 20th anniversary of the contest- so it seems most fitting that we are getting these tracks now- 20 years after the episode aired. It seems amazing that 20 years have past since then!

Here's what's included in this release:

Miss Twin Peaks Theme (1:40)
Lucy's Dance (1:32)
Lana's Dance (1:17)
Miss Twin Peaks (Piano Rehearsal) (1:04)
Miss Twin Peaks (Finale) (1:26)

The "Piano Rehearsal" is actually an unused version not heard in the episode. The rehearsal scene itself plays without music. Perhaps this version was written for that scene?

A bit of trivia about the Miss Twin Peaks storyline: I've heard that Fenn, Boyle, and Amick wanted nothing to do with it. Boyle and Amick took part, but you will notice that Audrey is absent in the rehearsal scene, as well as all MTP scenes except for her speech and the crowning finale. (Of course Fenn & Boyle then went on to refuse to take part in FWWM as well shortly thereafter.)

Again, a huge thank you to davidlynch.com and the Archive releases. I'm sure that even if a third soundtrack had materialized, we wouldn't be getting some of these tracks. So the Archive is such a dream come true for fans. Download the bundle, and check out my artwork. A very nice way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the final two episodes.

New Archive release: Three Audrey-related tracks

2011-06-23T19:19:00.006-05:00

As hinted at in last week's release, this week the Twin Peaks Archive from davidlynch.com released three short tracks related to Audrey Horne. First is the playful track "The Norwegians" which is heard in the pilot when Audrey tells the Norwegians that "her friend Laura was murdered", prompting their quick exit from the "idyllic" town of Twin Peaks.

Next is "Sneaky Aurdey", which was actually released on the original soundtrack as part of the track "The Bookhouse Boys"; a track created from a few different elements mixed together to create one track (Dance Of The Dream Man Sax, Percussion, Bookhouse Boys & Sneaky Audrey). Its basically the second half of the released version of "Bookhouse", but here we get it as its own track. "Sneaky Audrey" makes its debut in episode 3 when Audrey uses the secret passage to listen in on her family getting ready for Laura's funeral. And it can be heard many times throughout the series, sometimes at half-speed.

The third track in this week's release is the short "Solo Vibraphone" version of "Freshly Squeezed". This track was also used (sped up) at the beginning of the released version of "Packard's Vibration" on the second season soundtrack. It can first be heard in the series in episode 2 when Cooper finds the "Jack with one eye" note from Audrey.

I'm still hoping for the Audrey-related track, "John Justice Wheeler's Theme". Anyway- check out my covers, and grab the new tracks from davidlynch.com.

A few new covers/updates

2011-06-18T23:36:00.001-05:00

Added covers for a few tracks:
Twin Peaks (Harp And Guitar)
Mister Snooty
Twin Peaks (Solo Piano)
Check them out here.

New Archive release: Audrey's Prayer alternate versions

2011-06-16T12:34:00.005-05:00

Here's one I've been waiting for; Audrey's goodbye from episode 17!

The original version of "Audrey's Prayer" made its debut in the second season premiere, getting its name from the scene in which Audrey (in over her head at One-Eyed-Jack's) prays to her "Special Agent". Easily one of Twin Peaks' most achingly beautiful tracks, it became the unofficial love theme for the second season. The original version is certainly one of the most recognized themes heard in the series, providing a heart & soul that elevated every scene in which it was used.

Since the first soundtrack was released before the second season, the omission of "Audrey's Prayer" was unfortunate. And for years it remained unreleased until it finally saw the light of day on the second soundtrack in 2007. While "Annie & Cooper", and "Questions In A World Of Blue" (from FWWM) were spun off from Audrey's Prayer, there weren't many alternate versions used in the series. The exception being episode 17, where two alternate versions are heard.

Here, these two finally get a release. Both the "Clarinet And Synth" & "Synth" versions were mixed together, along with some percussion elements, for Leland's wake scene, and then the "Clarinet And Synth" version was showcased in the scene where Audrey bids Cooper goodbye. Just lovely- and its great to finally have these thanks to the Twin Peaks Archive!

As always, check out my covers, and grab the tracks from davidlynch.com!

New Archive release: Full versions of Girl Talk & Birds In Hell from FWWM

2011-06-08T22:54:00.001-05:00

This week's new release is really nice. The original soundtrack for FWWM featured a track that was a montage of Girl Talk/Birds In Hell/Laura Palmer's Theme/Falling. Here, we finally get the full versions of both Girl Talk & Birds In Hell- and they are really quite beautiful. Both feature lovely sections unheard until now. The only thing missing is the piano version of Laura Palmer's Theme featured in the movie (and in the original montage).

Two truly beautiful tracks. Grab them at davidlynch.com and enjoy my art.

New Archive release: Great Northern Piano bundle

2011-06-02T14:22:00.002-05:00

The amazing Twin Peaks Archive releases continue from davidlynch.com. This week's release features four short piano source tracks. Three are heard at the Great Northern, and a fourth, a piano version of the TP Theme itself, is also included. Here's a break down of the tracks, and where they appear in the series:

Great Northern Piano Tune #1:
Episode 13- Ben meets with Tojamura
Episode 24- Mike and Nadine check in
Episode 26- Wine tasting scene 2

Great Northern Piano Tune #2 (Josie And Truman):
(As the name implies, this is a piano version of "Josie And Truman")
Episode 13- Pete talks to Tojamura
Episode 14- Catherine reveals herself as Tojamura to Pete (slowed down)
Episode 23- Ben & Audrey eat with JJW (before his theme kicks in)
Note: The version heard in episode 23 is actually an extended version that runs about a minute longer than the version released.

Great Northern Piano Tune #3:
Episode 15- Norma & Hank have dinner with Ernie and Viv

Twin Peaks Theme (Solo Piano):

Episode 20- Norma & Ed

Note: The televised version looped and rearranged this track a bit, but this must be the original version.

Note: Although it sounds similar to Tune #3, there is actually a 4th Great Northern Piano tune that remains unreleased:
Episode 25- Annie orders a drink/talks to Cooper (this one starts with the intro from #3)
Episode 26- Wine tasting scene 1

A few short months ago, I never would have believed we see any of these tracks released. Thanks again, davidlynch.com! Go grab the bundle, and enjoy my new art!

New Archive release: RR Swing from FWWM

2011-05-24T17:15:00.000-05:00

FWWM fans who were disappointed that the RR Bundle released a couple of weeks ago was missing FWWM's RR track, "RR Swing", can rest easily now- the track has finally been released! Unlike the background country tunes featured in the series, "RR Swing" (according to the end credits anyway) wasn't written by Badalamenti, but by Lynch & Slusser.

The released version of the track differs slightly from the version featured in the film by adding some percussive elements to the track.

I was hoping to get the unreleased RR tracks with this (the main RR track and the one from OEJ's) (see my RR Diner country song guide.) Hopefully they haven't forgotten about these and we will see them at a later date.

Go grab the track and enjoy my art!

New Archive release: Dark Mood Woods

2011-05-17T16:20:00.001-05:00

This week's Archive release is sure to make most all Twin Peaks fans happy (it was certainly one of my most wanted). When released on the second season soundtrack, only a portion of "Dark Mood Woods" was heard and mixed with "The Red Room". Here is the full version for the first time.

Weaving through much of the series' final episode, it's an essential Twin Peaks track. And an integral component of Lynch's finale, giving the episode a feel and mood completely its own. The somber mood created by "Dark Mood Woods" is unique to the episode, and it plays a large part in what makes that last episode so special.

Obviously, Lynch was a fan of the track, since he used it (albeit briefly) in FWWM, and as the soundtrack to the Log Lady intros that he created for the series' showings on Bravo.

Another much wanted and welcome release from davidlynch.com.

RR Diner country song guide

2011-05-13T12:06:00.002-05:00

Here's my guide to where the background country tracks appear in the series:

There were five background "country songs" played in the RR during the series:

Northwest Gulch (RR Tune No 1) (played in the RR in episodes 2, 12, 15, 20 & 24, and at Wallies in episode 21)
Secret Country (RR Tune No 2) (played in the RR in episodes 4 & 5)
Picking On Country (RR Tune No 3) (played in the RR in episodes 6 & 19, and at the Roadhouse in episode 23)

Western Ballad (RR Tune No 4) (played in the RR in episodes 11, 15 & 27)

The fifth track (still unreleased) was first played as the background music for scenes at One-Eyed Jacks, but was later used at Wallies & the RR:

One-Eyed Jacks (RR Tune No 5) (played at One-Eyed Jacks in episodes 6 & 12, at Wallies in episode 21, and in the RR in episode 26)

New Archive release: RR Diner "source cue" bundle (#1?)- including I'm Hurt Bad

2011-05-10T19:41:00.000-05:00

This week's new release is a seven track bundle of "source cues" or background music that were heard throughout the series in the RR diner. The first thing you will notice though, is that the MAIN RR track is not included! Seems like an odd decision. I wonder if it will come later?

Here's what's included:
"Mister Snooty" (Dick & Lucy's RR lunch from episode 10. Later used during Leland's creepy dance with Donna, and when Dick attempts to change a tire.)
"Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Version)"
"Picking On Country" (RR tune from eps 6 & 19)
"I'm Hurt Bad" (Full Version from Industrial Symphony No 1)
"Western Ballad" (RR tune from eps 11, 15, & 27)
"Preparing For M.T. Wentz" (Heard in episode 11 as Norma and Hank, well, prepare for MT Wentz!)
"Secret Country" (RR tune from eps 4 & 5)

Perhaps there will be a second bundle released as there is still the main RR track, the One Eyed Jacks track (also used in the RR), and of course RR Swing from FWWM. I'm sure some of these will split listeners. Some may not care for the country background music. But I think its a great release. Very fun to have, and the obscure nature of these bodes well for there being many more releases from davidlynch.com to come!! Check it out, and enjoy my artwork.

My Archive wish list

2011-05-08T02:37:00.000-05:00

The Twin Peaks Archive has already released the two tracks that sat at the top of my most wanted wish list for years: "Annie & Cooper" & "Twin Peaks (Solo Rhodes)". Here's a list of my most wanted tracks that remain unreleased...

from the series:

- Audrey's Prayer (Alternate Version) (from episode 17 when Audrey says goodbye to Cooper)

- Harold's Theme (Alternate Version) (from episode 18 when Josie tells Truman about her past)

- A longer version (than on the second soundtrack) of Harold's Theme (there's more to it than was on the 1:43 min soundtrack version)

- The full version of "Dark Mood Woods" (it was truncated & merged with "The Red Room" on the second season soundtrack)

- Full versions of "I'm Hurt Bad" and "James & Evelyn" (they were merged in the second season soundtrack, shortchanging both tracks- there are only 38 seconds(!) of "I'm Hurt Bad" featured)

- Hank's Theme

- John Justice Wheeler's Theme

- Just You (Original Instrumental)

- There are still great alternate variations of Audrey's Dance, Freshly Squeezed, Dance Of The Dream Man, & Laura Palmer's Theme that remain unreleased

- The theme played for most of Josie's scenes in her final episode (Josie & Andrew toast "to beginnings... AND endings") (this is perhaps a variation of LP's Theme?)

from FWWM:

- Full versions of the songs from the montage: "Girl Talk", "Birds In Hell" and the piano version of "LP's Theme"

- RR Swing

- Sycamore Trees (Instrumental)

There are of course many, many more than this list. But these are the ones I'm hoping for most.

New Archive release: Americana!

2011-05-03T15:05:00.001-05:00

Funny thing about the track "Americana"- the original is only a very short 34 second track, and appears in only a handful of scenes. And yet it was still (until this release) one of the most requested unreleased tracks from the series. The dl.com write-up for "Americana" makes it sound like is was used quite a lot throughout the series (see below). When in reality, I believe it shows up in only four episodes (6 scenes). I will agree its a very memorable track - most remembered for the James scene that starts episode 18, where its been looped to create a longer version (although still only a brief 1m17s).

Here's where it appears in the series:
Episode 1:
- Very briefly mixed with a "noise" effect when Leo beats Shelly

Episode 14:
- Briefly when Ed & Nadine enter the RR

Episode 17:
Two scenes with Nadine:
- Ed & Jacoby talk the the asst. principal (this is the full original version)
- Nadine's Cheerleader tryout

Episode 18:
- James rides out of Twin Peaks during the opening credits
- Briefly as James pulls into Wallies

Not sure where/when the title of the track actually originated. For many years, no track name was known to fans- I thought of it as "James". But a few years back (in 2007) it appeared as a choice of music to use for a Lynch coffee commercial contest, and was labeled "Americana". I guess the name was indeed official.

davidlynch.com has released a slightly altered (52 second) version of the original, looping part of it and replacing the hard ending with a fade. Unfortunately, they did not release any of the actual looped versions created for the series. But, as a bonus, we do get an unused version of the song entitled "James Hurley". And its pretty cool. Despite the brief playing time of "Americana", its still great to have this memorable track.

New Archive release: Love Theme (Laura Palmer's Theme)

2011-04-26T21:09:00.000-05:00

Another new Archive release from davidlynch.com. This time its two versions of what is probably the signature theme from the show, Laura Palmer's Theme (aka the Love Theme). The "Alternate" version stays pretty close to the original version but with some interesting variations. The real gem of this release though, is the "Solo Rhodes" version. I believe this version was heard only once in the series- in the pilot when Cooper interrogates Donna about the picnic video. Its lovely, and I'm surprised they didn't use it more. Hearing it on its own is a real treat.

There are, of course, several versions of Laura Palmer's Theme that remain unreleased. Most significantly, the version with piano twinklings from the Jacoby coconut scene, the version with guitar punctuations, and the ethereal version played over the picnic video. Hopefully these will also see the light of day as part of the Archive releases.

Another very nice release. See my artwork here.

Updates Complete

2011-04-21T18:47:00.001-05:00

I have finished updating all sections. The Original, Season Two, & FWWM sections are now complete. Bring on more Archive releases!!

New Archive release: Mysterioso bundle from FWWM

2011-04-19T15:34:00.001-05:00

The newest release from davidlynch.com is a four track bundle of the FWWM track "Mysterioso". My art/covers are here.

Updates

2011-04-18T13:56:00.000-05:00

Finished updating the Original soundtrack and FWWM sections. Both sections are now complete! Updated the Season Two section as well.

New Archive release: Nostalgia bundle

2011-04-12T15:26:00.004-05:00

When the second season soundtrack finally saw the light of day back in '07, there were two glaring omissions (in my opinion). The music from Annie & Cooper's dance, "Annie And Cooper" (episode 27), and the organ version of the Twin Peaks theme that plays when Norma's mother confesses to being MT Wentz (episode 17). At the time, the rumor was a third soundtrack was in the works, so I figured that these two biggies were being held for that 3rd release. It was frustrating when that didn't happen. But now, thanks to the Twin Peaks Archive from davidlynch.com, both songs have been released!

Monday, the "Nostalgia bundle" was released featuring the MT Wentz version, entitled "Twin Peaks (Solo Rhodes)" in its full-length glory. Not only that, but we also get the "Nostalgia Version" featured in episode 18 when Ben watches his childhood home-movies. This version, like the televised version, features a short segment of harp & guitar that then fades into the "Rhodes" version. We also get the short harp & guitar segment on its own in its original (faster) version. This original faster version was used for Nadine's suicide attempt in episode 7. It was slowed down when used for Ben's scene.

Amazing release. My artwork for the Rhodes & Nostalgia versions are here.

Updates

2011-04-11T11:42:00.000-05:00

Added some art to all sections. Have a look.

2011-04-07T15:52:00.000-05:00

Added a couple of track designs for the original soundtrack.