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"It's Friday Once Again" ☕️🥧
🕑 Added 2025-01-18 04:48:32 +0000 UTC[BIG IMMERSION BREAK - THIS IS A TRIBUTE POST TO DAVID LYNCH - WE WILL BE BACK TO YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING TOMORROW]
At least at the time of drafting this, it was still Friday 😅
You know, I debated about writing this out. Primarily because those of you that are here, come here for a specific type of entertainment. But I cannot express how profoundly David Lynch and his work meant to me. When his passing was announced yesterday, everything inside me said "NO!". I didn't think it would happen now. I felt like he was as strong as an ox and would be pioneering remote directing and creation, because if anyone could, it would be him.
Many of you that have been around for some time know that Twin Peaks had a huge impact on how I create. From the way that I challenge myself with doing just one more take to "get it right, to delving into "darker" themes, even when I got hate for it, to finding/making the "right" sounds for audios to feel full.
His influence showed up in as many places I could think. I'd commission artwork and ask for chevron patterns in my accessories. I'd include lines in audios directly from his scripts. The one time I played a "cop", during the fade out, I repeated the iconic "black as midnight on a moonless night", quietly hoping someone would catch it, sharing the joy of our admiration of Dale Cooper. Most recently, I commissioned a full alt redesign of V, based on Twin Peaks from the wonderful artist Jay_RKGK, that I've held onto for "the right moment". Now's as good a time as ever, right?
tada!
Every time I'd see a clip of David Lynch, I'd immediately consume it, repeatedly trying to see if I could learn just a bit more from him to be just that little bit better of an actor and artist. He made me feel like a "real artist".
I see his influence in everything and I smile when I know that I'm consuming something from a fellow fan.
I remember exactly where I was when Twin Peaks: The Return was announced. I couldn't believe I'd be able to live through a series like that on a weekly basis. When I heard the theme begin on that first episode, I felt emotions I can't even describe. It was unexpected, even for how much of a fan I was then and am now.
There was a time last year when I had felt I ran out of ideas, that the things I was creating just weren't as good as they could be, and I sat in silence, going through another rewatch of the series. It helped every bit as I had hoped it would.
I'm trying to explain this in a way that might make sense and I'm not sure I'm doing a good job of that but, his passing means a great deal to me. I took some time yesterday just to be still and experience the sadness that is ultimately a form of love and admiration for the person and artist he is.
When he spoke of Angelo Badalamenti's passing, saying "his spirit is still present just in a different form", these words came to comfort me as well.
This is a photo I keep on my desk :D
Thank you, David. I can assure you, you were connected to the moon, including this one <3
Comments
Urameshi
And we do the work good <3
V
Thank you! But DW :D I'm HERE! "We do the work!" <3 <3 <3
Urameshi
Here for ya V. We lost a great artist and a great man, but just like he said, “His spirit is still present, just in a different form.” Artists like you and many others who draw inspiration from his works keep his spirit alive and present in our world. You are an amazing artist, your dedication is unmatched, and your work shines in so many ways. Take your time, rest, and we’ll be patiently waiting your return. Much love, V💜
