New Archive release: Percussion bundle

   

   

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

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

"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

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

   

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.

New Archive release: James Visits Laura from FWWM

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

   

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

   

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

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

   

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

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:

New Archive release: Sycamore Trees (Instrumental) from FWWM

   

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.

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!