the musical side of David Lynch

David Lynch did some musical activities in such films as "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (lyricist, additional music composer, sound designer, sound recording mixer), "Wild at Heart" (lyricist, additional music composer), "Twin Peaks" (lyricist, additional music composer), "Blue Velvet" (lyricist, additional music composer), "Eraserhead" (lyricist, sound effects), "Lost Highway" (additional music composer, sound designer, sound recording mixer), "The Alphabet" (song writer), "The Straight Story" (sound designer), "The Elephant Man" (sound designer), "The Grandmother" (sound effects), "The Alphabet" (sound).

Jocelyn Montgomery with David Lynch - Lux Vivens: The Music of Hildegard von Bingen (1998)

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Produced by David Lynch
Mixed by David Lynch, John Neff and Mark Seagraves at Asymmmetrical Studios, Hollywood, CA
Arrangements/Composition: Jocelyn Montgomery, John Neff, David Lynch, Mark Seagraves

Release date: August 25, 1998

In 1998, David Lynch completed work on a new album by Jocelyn Montgomery (West), the Scottish fiddle player seen in Pretty as a Picture. The album is based on 12th century verses by Hildegard von Bingen.

  1. Flame and Vision (1:53)
    FX Design: David Lynch, John Neff and Mark Seagraves
  2. Sapientie (3.10)
    Accordian: Jocelyn Montgomery Drone & "Bomb" Guitar: David Lynch Bowed Guitar and Synth: John Neff
  3. O Tu Illustrata (8.23)
    Violins: Jocelyn Montgomery Drone/Drum: Mark Seagraves Bell/Wind: David Lynch Choir Drone: John Neff Om: Everyone
  4. Et Ideo (3.21)
    Accordian: Jocelyn Montgomery Guitar: David Lynch, John Neff Synth: Mark Seagraves
  5. Viridissima (5.07)
    Drone, Nature Sounds: David Lynch, Mark Seagraves, John Neff
  6. Battle and Aftermath (1.47)
    FX Design: David Lynch FX Construction: John Neff, Mark Seagraves
  7. Gloria Patri (2.31)
    Cadence Drums: David Lynch
  8. Lux Vivens (8.22)
    String Tracks: Jocelyn Montgomery, John Neff Wine Glass: David Lynch
  9. Deus Enim (2.50)
    Violin: Jocelyn Montgomery Intro Strings/Brass Drone: Mark Seagraves Tension Strings: David Lynch Bells, Vocoder, Monks Choir, Strings: John Neff
  10. Clarissima (7.21)
    Violin: Jocelyn Montgomery Strings: John Neff
  11. Orzchis (2.43)
    Pipe Organ: Jocelyn Montgomery, John Neff Synth Tense Track/Bells: John Neff E-Bow, Chorded Guitars: John Neff
  12. Caritas (2.49)
    Violin: Jocelyn Montgomery Choir/String Drones: John Neff Moving Strings: John Neff
  13. Kyrie (2.56)
    Drone/Bells: John Neff Pipe Organ: Jocelyn Montgomery Strings: John Neff Low Strings: David Lynch
  14. Hodie (2.56)
    Glass Bowl: Jocelyn Montgomery Pitch Shifted: John Neff
  15. Alleluia (3.51)
    Violin: Jocelyn Montgomery Strings: John Neff Synth Wind: John Neff

Running time: 59:59 min.

In the fall of 1996, Jocelyn and co-producer Heidrun Reshoeft took a trip along the Rhine river valley to explore the historical sites of Hildegard von Bingen's life: Disibodenberg, the convent Hildegard entered at the age of eight; Eibingen, the second convent she founded, where today nuns still live and work in the monastic daily routine of Hildegard's time; Rupertsberg in Bingen, where in her late 40's Hildegard founded her own convent, and lived and worked until her death in 1179. It is at the monastery after a performance of Hildegard's songs by Jocelyn that the idea of producing an album of Hildegard's music from a unique, modern perspective takes shape.

Jocelyn Montgomery started playing the fiddle when she was six. Her grandfather was a Scottish fisherman and fiddle-maker. In 1991, Katherine Blake, Kelly McKusker and Jocelyn Montgomery met at England's Purcell School of Music. The trio formed the group Miranda Sex Garden. They soon caught the attention of Barry Adamson (featured on the soundtrack to Lost Highway). Adamson had them sing on his soundtrack to the 1991 film "Delusion" which led to a record deal with Mute Records. Their debut album was entitled "Madra," which was comprised of mostly acapella madrigals. Jocelyn left the group soon afterwards to pursue a solo career.

Jocelyn Montgomery also recorded a demo entitled "And Still" with David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti in 1996.
the lyrics

David Lynch and John Neff - Blue Bob (2001)

    

All Instruments played by John Neff and David Lynch.
Lyrics by David Lynch.
Vocals by John Neff.
Recorded April 1998 - March 2000 at Asymmetrical Studio.

Blue Bob is a music idea based on the pounding machinery of the smokestack industry and the raw amplified birth of rock and roll. The music is inspired by machines, fire, smoke and electricity. By submerging itself in the ever reverberating golden past, Blue Bob is trying to poke forward.

  1. 9*1*1 (3:47)
  2. Rollin' Down (To My House) (4:55)
  3. Thank You, Judge (5:48)
  4. I Cannot Do That (4:18)
  5. Factory Interlude (instrumental) (0:26)
  6. Blue Horse (instrumental) (7:21)
  7. Bad Night (4:57)
  8. Mountains Falling (8:16)
  9. Go Get Some (instrumental) (7:10)
  10. Pink Western Range (4:09)
  11. Marilyn Monroe (5:39)
  12. City Of Dreams (6:21)

Blue Bob is available exclusively from the www.davidlynch.com store. You do not have to be a memeber of the site to order from the store.
The first video released from the album is "Thank You Judge." It features Naomi Watts playing the wife, Eli Roth playing her boyfriend, David Lynch playing Billy Groper and John Neff playing the main character. You can view the video online at www.davidlynch.com. A second video to the song 911, featuring Laura Elena Harring, will be on the site as well. Three videos are planned from the album.

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