The music of Twin Peaks was my gateway to the town I’ve loved for more than three decades. Years later, I discovered the magicians who transformed Angelo Badalamenti’s works into the sounds I adore. One magic maker is Lori Eschler who worked as a Music Editor for the first two seasons of the show and on…
The music of Julee Cruise and Twin Peaks was on the minds of many in summer 1990. Her single “Falling” was released on June 12, months ahead of an official soundtrack release. The only way to hear music from the show was Julee’s 1989 album “Floating Into The Night.” In July, VH-1 produced a 24-minute special…
In the fall of 1990, Julee Cruise went on a brief tour throughout North America following the continued success of Twin Peaks and her 1989 album “Floating Into The Night.” While researching topics for the Julee In June takeover of Twin Peaks Blog, I discovered she played at a former concert venue called The Spectrum in Toronto,…
Julee Cruise returned to The Roadhouse when Part 17 of Twin Peaks: The Return aired on Sept. 3, 2017. She was part of a revolving jukebox of musicians who performed in the small town bar. Her performance of “The World Spins” would be the final time she appeared on screen for the wonderful and strange show….
In the fifth season of Psych, the episode “Dual Spires” stands out as a heartfelt homage to our beloved Twin Peaks. Central to this tribute is the involvement of Julee Cruise, renowned for her ethereal vocals in Twin Peaks. Her participation added authenticity and depth to the episode, resonating with fans of both series.
One challenge with historic research from before the digital age is finding photos. Today, everyone is photographer, capturing every detail of daily life via mobile phones. But in November 1990, these digital devices were only the dream of tomorrow. When Julee Cruise first played at Symphony Space in her home town of New York City…
Released on Oct. 12, 1993, Julee Cruise’s “The Voice Of Love” transports me to the early days of my Twin Peaks fandom as I first discovered the show and Lynch’s 1992 film on VHS at my local library around this same time. Her sophomore release became the soundtrack to my high school senior year, spending…
On Oct. 23, 1990, Twin Peaks mania descended on the United Kingdom as David Lynch and Mark Frost’s show began airing on BBC2. Just like several months earlier in the United States, interest in Julee Cruise’s music piqued once the wonderful and strange sounds filled the air. Nearly a month later, she was performing her…
A few years ago during the COVID-19 global pandemic, I fell in love with Wim Wenders’ Until the End of the World. In 2019, Criterion released an epic 287-minute director’s cut of this ultimate science-fiction road trip staring Solveig Dommartin, William Hurt, Sam Neil and Max Von Sydow with gorgeous cinematography by Robby Müller. While…
Twin Peaks mania descended on the United Kingdom when the BBC2 began airing David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange show on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1990. Britain immediately fell in love with the dreamy music created by Angelo Badalamenti and Julee Cruise. “The Independent’s” long time music critic Andy Gill spoke with the musicians…