Saturday, October 18, 2014

David Lynch Tribute

Celebrating the return of David Lynch and Mark frost to the world of Twin Peaks, here's a brief look at some of the music that inspired David Lynch, some of the music his work has inspired, and other songs that fit well within that Lynchian milieu.
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The Viscounts - Harlem Nocturne (1959)
Corsairs - Smoky Places (1962)
Jimmy Clanton & His Rockets - Just A Dream (1958)
Tom Waits - Dead and Lovely (Real Gone - 2004)

Dope - Dark Night of the Soul [David Lynch cover] (self released online 2014)
David Lynch - The Big Dream [Moby Reversion feat. Mindy Jones] (The Big Dream Remix EP - 2014)
Widowspeak - Wicked Game [Chris Isaak cover] (Gun Shy 7" - 2011
Chrysta Bell & David Lynch - Real Love (This Train - 2011)

Bohren & der Club of Gore - Prowler (Sunset Mission - 2005)
David Lynch feat. Lykke Li - I'm Waiting Here (I'm Waiting Here 7" - 2013)
Ringo Deathstarr - Just You [Twin Peaks season 2 cover] (Shadow EP - 2012)
Pluramon feat. Julee Cruise (Dreams Top Rock - 2003)
Antony & the Johnsons - Mysteries of Love [Julee Cruise cover] (I Fell in Love With a Dead Boy EP - 2001)

Long time listeners may also remember a past show exploring the musical worlds of David Lynch. For those interested, that episode is archived here.

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