Posts Tagged ‘David Lynch’

Popdose Interview: Ray Wise (”Reaper”)

He’s the Devil on “Reaper,” he gave you nightmares as Leland Palmer on “Twin Peaks,” and he’s appeared in films ranging from “Bob Roberts” to “Robocop.” He’s Ray Wise, and I had the opportunity to speak with him in conjunction with the upcoming DVD release of “Reaper: Season 1“…and if you tuned in to the site over the weekend, then you had the opportunity to offer up a few questions for Mr. Wise to answer. In addition to the above topics, we chatted about his appearance on “Sports Night,” the likelihood of seeing him in “Jeepers Creepers 3,” why he so often ends up playing a bad guy, and when we can expect to see the return of “Reaper” for its second season.

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Mix Six: “Jazz in a David Lynch Mood”

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The other day, I was listening to my local NPR station, and they have this weekly feature called “The Do List” where they list events that are going on locally during the weekend.  They mentioned the San Francisco Jazz Festival and they said Jimmy Scott would be performing. That made me smile because, to me,  Jimmy Scott is part of the David Lynch universe, and being that I’m a big fan of Lynch’s work, I tend to hear his music through that perspective.  Inspiration struck, and I got to work on a mix of songs that were featured in David Lynch films — and a couple that could be. Grab a slice of pie, a cup of coffee, pull up a log, and let’s get started, shall we?

“Sycamore Trees,” Jimmy Scott (download)

Well, you knew I had to lead with Jimmy Scott. right?  It was such a great moment in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me when Jimmy appeared in the Black Lodge to sing this creepy, but memorable tune.  But like many things Lynch, moments like Scott’s serenade in the film are not explained, and it’s up to the viewer to interpret what it all means. (more…)