New Archive release: Miss Twin Peaks Bundle

   

   

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

   

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.

New Archive release: Audrey's Prayer alternate versions

   

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

   

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

   

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

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

   

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

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

   

   

   

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

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!

   

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)

   

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.

New Archive release: Mysterioso bundle from FWWM

   

   

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

New Archive release: Nostalgia bundle

   

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.