While we wait just a little longer for the highly anticipated vinyl reissues of the Twin Peaks soundtracks, here comes The Music of David Lynch to whet your appetite.
On the evening of April 1, 2015, a stellar lineup of musicians gathered in Downtown L.A. at the Ace Hotel’s sold out The Theatre for The Music of David Lynch, a sweeping tribute to the filmmaker in celebration of the David Lynch Foundation‘s 10th anniversary. It never happened before and it will probably never happen again, but 16 highlights* from that magical night have now been collected on a double vinyl album due for release on April 15, 2016.
Order The Music of David Lynch (2XLP) via Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
UPDATE: A digital download of the album is now available for just $5 via PlayingLynch.com
The Twin Peaks soundtrack is prominently featured with maestro Angelo Badalamenti —joined by original Twin Peaks synthesizer player, Kinny Landrum— performing three of the show’s most renowned instrumentals; Laura Palmer’s Theme, Dance of the Dream Man and Twin Peaks Theme. There’s also Moby‘s bongo-infused and career-launching techno take on Laura Palmer’s Theme, Go, as well as Jim James‘ impassioned interpretation of Sycamore Trees, which its original composer afterwards praised as “a deeply moving performance!”
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Arguably Mulholland Drive’s most memorable moment now captured live on this record, Rebekah Del Rio‘s a cappella version of Llorando sounds just as breathtaking and heartbreaking as when she performed it for an equally silenced audience in Club Silencio. Sky Ferreira adds composed intensity to Blue Velvet’s title song, while Tennis and Twin Peaks (the band) cover Roy Orbison’s In Dreams, which of course will forever be associated with Dean Stockwell’s scene-stealing mime.
From Wild at Heart, there’s Donovan‘s gracious version of Love Me Tender and an audacious take on Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game courtesy of Lykke Li. Zola Jesus adds vocal power to Eraserhead’s In Heaven, and hands down the album’s most experimental track is Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd‘s 10-minute soundscape inspired by Eraserhead and The Elephant Man and fused with the noise machines of Rebecca Baxter.
David Lynch’s recent nonfilmic musical collaborations are represented by Chrysta Bell‘s sensual Swing With Me and Karen O‘s energetic Pinky’s Dream.
From the 15 songs on the double album, Duran Duran‘s The Chauffeur is the only track that has little to do with David Lynch —it wasn’t even part of the Duran Duran: Unstaged show he directed in 2011— but its sinister melody and lyrics certainly don’t feel out of place on this release.
The album’s closing track is David Lynch himself reciting a poem of unknown origin accompanied by Donovan on guitar. Watch the video of that farewell note below.
Order The Music of David Lynch (2XLP) via Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Proceeds of this album go to the David Lynch Foundation For Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace (DLF).
*The four songs from the concert’s setlist that didn’t make the cut are Angelo Badalamenti’s Dark Spanish Symphony, Moby’s The Perfect Life and Duran Duran’s Ordinary World and Hungry Like A Wolf. A recording of the concert will also be available as a companion CD to the limited edition book Beyond the Beyond: Music from the Films of David Lynch.
The Music of David Lynch Tracklist
LP #1
- Angelo Badalamenti – Laura Palmer’s Theme
- Donovan – Love Me Tender
- Chrysta Bell – Swing With Me
- Tennis and Twin Peaks – In Dreams
- Rebekah Del Rio – Llorando
- Sky Ferreira – Blue Velvet
- Jim James – Sycamore Trees
- Karen O – Pinky’s Dream
LP #2
- Angelo Badalamenti – Dance of The Dream Man
- Moby – Go (feat. Mindy Jones)
- Duran Duran – The Chauffeur
- Lykke Li – Wicked Game
- Zola Jesus – In Heaven
- Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips – Soundscape from Eraserhead and The Elephant Man
- Angelo Badalamenti – Twin Peaks Theme
- David Lynch – A Poem of Unknown Origin
A Poem of Unknown Origin (final track)
May everyone be happy. May everyone be free of disease. May auspiciousness be seen everywhere. May suffering belong to no one. Peace.
The Music of David Lynch Album Cover by Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant)
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Wow!
Will this be available in the UK? I can’t see it on the UK Amazon site.
any word on CD or MP3 release?
A CD with a live recording is included with Beyond the Beyond: Music from the Films of David Lynch (Amazon).
Thanks much!
Hi! I’m on my second copy of this album and both have been covered in skips. Anyone else have this problem?
Sorry to hear that, Kyle. I’ll ask around.
I just got my copy today. Out of the six tracks I listened to, three of them were skipping pretty badly. I’m getting it replaced. Hopefully I get a good copy, but your comment makes me worried.
Picked one up yesterday and had the the same problem. Returned it and I’ll be getting another copy next week. Hopefully its not a widespread issue.
Hi Andy,
I work for the David Lynch Foundation. Very sorry to hear about this. We are looking into the issue but have thus far only had three reports of skipping. Regardless, could you please let me know:
-Which tracks are skipping for you
– Where they are skipping (beginning/middle/end)
– Where you purchased the album
This will help us address the issue.
Thank you!
Mindy
Hi Zak,
I work for the David Lynch Foundation. Very sorry to hear about this. We are looking into the issue but have thus far only had three reports of skipping. Regardless, could you please let me know:
-Which tracks are skipping for you
– Where they are skipping (beginning/middle/end)
– Where you purchased the album
This will help us address the issue.
Thank you!
Mindy
Hi Kyle,
I work for the David Lynch Foundation. Very sorry to hear about this. We are looking into the issue but have thus far only had three reports of skipping. Regardless, could you please let me know:
-Which tracks are skipping for you
– Where they are skipping (beginning/middle/end)
– Where you purchased the album
This will help us address the issue.
Thank you!
Mindy
Thanks for looking into this – hopefully they can fix it. I may end up waiting for the Book and CD set, though…
Unfortunately, my copy is also skipping very badly on selected tracks on all four sides. I also intend to get the book and CD said but it is unfortunate that the vinyl can’t be enjoyed especially with the $24 price tag
Mindy, hi! Thanks for responding. Unfortunately I’ve already returned both my original copy and the replacement one. I can tell you that the first track on each side seemed okay, then starting with the second, they started skipping from very near the beginning and went all the way through. My copies came from Amazon.com. I hope this helps!
can you make this availible digitally
A digital download is now available via http://twin.pk/playinglynchgoodies!
Hi Mindy,
I purchased this vinyl from a trusted, credible record shop named RPM (Record Per Min) in Columbus, Ohio less than a week ago. Like the guys above, many of the tracks on my record are skipping as well. As requested, here is a breakdown of when/where the record skips:
Side A:
2) Love Me Tender – towards the end
3) Swing With Me – entire track, start to finish
4) In Dreams – off and on between the middle and end
Side B:
2) Blue Velvet – beginning mostly
4) Pinky’s Dream – entire track, start to finish
Side C:
1) Dance of the Dream Man – entire track, start to finish (really bummer)
2) Go – off and on in middle
3) The Chauffeur – off and on in beginning to middle
Side D:
4) Twin Peaks Theme – a few times in the middle
My boyfriend bought me a new Crosley Cruiser record player for
Christmas and that is what I used to play this album. A fan and great admirer of David Lynch, I was so excited when I stumbled upon this fresh vinyl for $30. Naturally my heart sunk when the majority of the tracks didn’t play properly. 🙁
Congratulations on your work with the David Lynch Foundation – that must be a rewarding and incredible place to serve and give back. 🙂
Thank you for taking the time to read this and to potentially help. Anything you can do to help remedy the situation would be most appreciated.
Best,
Toni
I am on my second LP as well, and both vinyls had the exact same problem with skipping. BOTH of the vinyls skipped EXACTLY where Toni posted so I’m guessing that it is an issue with this pressing.
I saw this concert on AXS TV, do you have it available on DVD to purchase?
Anyone know how to get the digital download now? The PlayingLynch.com site just has “Patience” and a password field on it. Would love to buy this and support the project.