1977 1,743 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'll give it a listen then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 It's a very satisfying album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Denise Bryson said: Lacking what? I can't think of anything they're missing. What you have to remember is I was at one time a big OT Twin Peaks fan and I watched parts of it a lot. One really begins to notice all of the various cues which are rich variations and permutations of the sprawl of themes that make up Twin Peaks, such as the version of Laura's theme which begins on the lower registers of a flute rather than the more known synthesised version. The Dark Woods music, my favourite, is marvellously eerie and unsettling in expanded form. The half dozen or so permutations of Audrey's Dance, all of them different enough to be well worth having, the dozens and dozens of other permutations of the jazzy Twin Peaks underscore, etc etc. The music in the original series is sprawling and delightful, when you really pay attention to it. Which is why The Return is shit compared to it. Did a cue such as Audrey's Prayer make the OST? I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 There are only so many variations of one piece of music I can take. Sometimes I just have to accept the one the composer or album producer chose to release and move on. It's a big reason I find many of the Japanese Godzilla soundtrack releases to be intolerable as they're like a dump of recording sessions thoughtlessly loaded on two CDs, with about seven or eight repeats of the same music consecutively, usually about 10 seconds each. Audrey's Prayer is on the Season 2 CD. mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Yes, I suspect Thor would say the same thing (getting it in before speak of the devil rears up once again to inform us of his listening preferences). For me though, I find it annoying when a particular version of a theme or an incidental cue I really love is omitted from the OST release. Say I was going to make a car playlist of my favourite Twin Peaks music? I'd choose my favourite permutation of Audrey's Dance - I wouldn't include every single version available on a personal 'best of' compilation. Hence why Lynch's sharing of the full score a few years ago was like being gifted a treasure trove of riches for Badalamenti fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I never make playlists anyway. I just chuck an album into the hi-fi and let it play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I've filled a USB stick up with music, it's so much better than fuckin about with CDs in the car these days. Remember multichangers? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mstrox 6,651 Posted January 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2018 Finished the special features on The Return, and I won't go section by section like I had previously because there are six or seven that all are blending together at this point. A few interesting points: Lynch was increasingly irritable as the documentaries went on (they were chronological), and had a few mild meltdowns - lots of F bombs. It was interesting to see documentaries that didn't sugarcoat this - they pretty much showed it all. His biggest issues seemed related to budget (producers rushing him through filming when he wanted to spend more time/days on things), too many people cluttered around the set during rehearsals (potential for leaks/spoilers), and limited actor availability. I appreciated the real warts-and-all nature of this. At the beginning of the last documentary, in the red room, Al Strobel tells David Lynch the story of how he lost his arm, and it is HARROWING. There is absolutely zero - zero - from the post-production process. A lot of the stuff, I wouldn't care about, but I would have loved to see some of his Skyping with Badalamenti, a little bit about the design of some of the weirder effects elements (things like the Brain Tree in the red room were never mentioned at all - and relatedly, the absence of Michael J Anderson was only given by the documentarian's narration). The documentaries are littered with Lynch's wrap speeches for various actors - every time they had their last shot, he'd bring everyone in and say a few words and the cast/crew would cheer them. He did this for all roles, minor and major (for instance, he did it after Michael Cera completed his only two takes). The funny part - Kyle McLachlan got four farewell speeches - one for his wrap on each character. Anyway, I enjoyed rolling through these as cool-down from my runs. Now I'm going back to binging my way through Archer post-run, or (if I'm feeling attentive), restarting TWIN PEAKS THE RETURN. Namaste, friendos. Unlucky Bastard, Quintus and Taikomochi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 It lost me a little in the middle when they were just overlaying soundtrack cues, but they got me back at the scream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 What year is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Denise Bryson said: Great pacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 On 1/19/2018 at 9:41 AM, mstrox said: The documentaries are littered with Lynch's wrap speeches for various actors - every time they had their last shot, he'd bring everyone in and say a few words and the cast/crew would cheer them. He did this for all roles, minor and major (for instance, he did it after Michael Cera completed his only two takes). The funny part - Kyle McLachlan got four farewell speeches - one for his wrap on each character. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 1/21/2018 at 9:05 AM, Denise Bryson said: Finally watched this, good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Judging from the post above me you must clearly love The Simpsons, Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Of course, it used to be amazing, and the original episode that is taken from is one of the best episodes of the entire show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Yes, the best part of one of the best episodes! There's a small part of me that is a little irked that KIDS THESE DAYS have made this segment a meme for whatever reason, because I, as an OLD PERSON, feel some invalid sense of ownership over it. But I'm enjoying some of the stuff that's out there, so I guess I'll just get over being old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 53 minutes ago, mstrox said: Yes, the best part of one of the best episodes! I agree with mstrox! 53 minutes ago, mstrox said: There's a small part of me that is a little irked that KIDS THESE DAYS have made this segment a meme for whatever reason, because I, as an OLD PERSON, feel some invalid sense of ownership over it. But I'm enjoying some of the stuff that's out there, so I guess I'll just get over being old. I have no idea what this means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I've internalized and rewatched the classic Simpsons bits, and now a new generation is discovering them and I find my brain scoffing at them for it. Kind of like you might feel if you're really into your favorite indie band and then they have a big hit single or two and all of these new, younger people are calling themselves "real fans!" It's a completely dumb feeling - just acknowledging that side of me as all of the kids on Twitter talk about the "steamed hams" meme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Ah ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 So I am off of work today and am 3 episodes into my rewatch. A few thoughts: 1) a lot of the weird “what are they talking about” stuff (at least in the first three parts - not the weird Roadhouse chats) make COMPLETE sense, knowing plot points that are coming up, future revelations, etc. things that had struck me as “plot holes,” unexplained things, abandoned things, weird unchronological stuff, etc - so much of it is clicking into place and working now, seeing how they built towards it. The show as a whole feels a lot more “narrative” and less weird. 2). Taking into account the above, as well as generally knowing where the show is going (I.e. no feeling of “when are they gonna get tot he fireworks factory???”), it doesn’t feel nearly as slow. Still obviously a slow paced film. 3) I’m struck now on rewatch with just how much non-Badalamenti sound design/score there is. I haven’t been cataloging because that sounds like it will take me out of the film in a dreadful way, but there is TONS of stuff from Dean Hurley’s Twin speaks release in here. Tones in the black lodge, tones in the purple room in part 3, stingers used on certain scenes. No idea if this is a complete representation (it’s labeled volume 1), but it’s available here https://deanhurley.bandcamp.com/ I was worried that a rewatch would find me liking this less, but I actually am liking it much more. We’ll see if that holds up through the Dougie antics and Roadhouse weirdness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Fancy making my a nice 9 episode edit? The existing 18 make a rewatch a prohibitive notion for me. Just cut 90% of the Alzheimer's Cooper scenes, that'll probably do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Here’s your 9 episode edit: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 8, part 16, part 17, part 18, fire walk with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hmm. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 You can also watch fire walk with me first, or right between 16 and 17. Canon nerds call this “mstrox order” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Twin Peaks is a veritable treasure house of memes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Great hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 This is a different one. mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Pretty good season 1 counterpart to the earlier season 3 one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 So I took a lot of time off, but finally finished my rewatch of Twin Peaks The Return. The parts that dragged the MOST for me, honestly, were Part 8 and Part 18. They're both still excellent, but they're also the two parts I spent the most time thinking about after the series ended. So I didn't get that pleasurable notion of being surprised or intrigued, which is why I don't typically rewatch things until many years after I've seen them last. The last half of Part 17 (starting with the Cooper/Sherriff's station overlay deal and ending with Laura disappearing in the woods) was still captivating. So besides those two, the MVP "parts" for me were 1 (the New York box), 2 (the Red Room), 3 (Cooper in the weird other place), 15 (Ed and Norma reunite, Dougie shocks himself awake), and 16 (Cooper awakens, Audrey awakens). In summation, better than the first time around. The weight of expectation/anticipation was gone, and I could see the whole picture of Lynch/Frost's work. If you were at all disappointed, I'd recommend giving it a second look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I was entranced by the sheer absurdity of Part 8, I loved it. This Lynch fella smokes something I want badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Episode 8 is one of the greatest masterpieces on TV in, like, forever. The guts in transcribing what is essentially an art installation to mainstream TV is, in a word, stunning. mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 It was like so fuckin weird i luv dis shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I can't say I loved it but I thought it was brave to be so overtly artistic. But personally, it feels too 'art academy' for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I think some of you guys bum epi 8 just because you think it's the cool thing to do and think it grants you credibility. There were parts I HATED when I first saw the episode, but upon a second viewing I appreciated it quite a bit more, but that doesn't mean I now consider it some masterpiece beyond reproach either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Can I, uh... bum a smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 For me, arguably, the only "problems" with Episode 8 were the long NIN song (which didn't bother me as much the second time around, and it served as a nice break between the Twin Peaks story and the What, and maybe the nuclear explosion didn't need to be so long. But it all worked for me the first and the second times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Just watched an old episode of The Muppet Show with my kid, and it struck me: Tim Roth was doing an unashamed imitation of Jim Nabors in this series - both the accent and the mannerisms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 7 hours ago, mstrox said: Just watched an old episode of The Muppet Show with my kid, and it struck me: Tim Roth was doing an unashamed imitation of Jim Nabors in this series - both the accent and the mannerisms. First I had to google who Jim Nabors was, but that still didn't help me. Did he play in TWIN PEAKS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 He was an American comedy/variety actor best known for playing Gomer Pyle on the Andy Griffith Show and a spin-off based on his character. He has a thick Midwest accent and his schtick is that he's kind of a goofy hayseed. here's a clip from The Muppet Show that I saw last night, which reminded me of Tim Roth's character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq7kJ5uQcuc He had nothing to do with Twin Peaks. Just looked him up myself because you asked, and found out he is dead (and was gay)! Guess I didn't know much about Jim Nabors beyond Andy Griffith and Gomer Pyle reruns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, mstrox said: He has a thick Midwest accent Uhhhhh, midwest? That is a deep, deep Southern accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Disco Stu said: Uhhhhh, midwest? That is a deep, deep Southern accent. I thought it was, but then I saw that he was from Indiana so I changed my post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Jim Nabors is from Alabama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Oops! DId'nt do a thorough read of Wikipedia, this part jumped out at me and I made an assumption Nabors was also known for singing "Back Home Again in Indiana" prior to the start of the Indianapolis 500, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend. He sang the unofficial Indiana anthem almost every year from 1972 to 2014, except for occasional absences due to illness or scheduling conflicts.[1][2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I was a bit obsessed with The Andy Griffith Show when I was a kid. Seen every episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 19 hours ago, mstrox said: He was an American comedy/variety actor best known for playing Gomer Pyle on the Andy Griffith Show and a spin-off based on his character. He has a thick Midwest accent and his schtick is that he's kind of a goofy hayseed. here's a clip from The Muppet Show that I saw last night, which reminded me of Tim Roth's character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq7kJ5uQcuc He had nothing to do with Twin Peaks. Just looked him up myself because you asked, and found out he is dead (and was gay)! Guess I didn't know much about Jim Nabors beyond Andy Griffith and Gomer Pyle reruns! I see. I was just confused why you brought this up in the TWIN PEAKS thread, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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