Despite being released as a single in July 1989, it did not become a hit until it was featured in the 1990 David Lynch film Wild at Heart, starring Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern. So there we have it - a great song in so many aspects and forms.' Wicked Game' is a song by American rock musician Chris Isaak, released from his third album, Heart Shaped World (1989). I’ve only had it a couple weeks and I’m already in love.

Unlike Trentemøller’s darker mix, I feel like Soul Clap highly the dreamy and disco-y aspects of the song. His “Dubby Games” remix highlights the darkness in the original by adding some cool echoes and reverb.Ĭhris Isaak _ Wicked Game (Trentemoller Businessman Dubby Games Remix) by elodienelsonĪnd now recently the “up-and-coming” artist Soul Clap comes out with their own remix.

Then a few years ago I come across a remix of the song by Trentemøller. (Also worth noting: David Lynch did a Wild At Heart version of the video that is kind of cool/promotional, as well.) Then of course there is the music video for “Wicked Game” which has been called one of the sexiest videos ever: The song is perfect for both the eerie drive across the desert as well as uncovering Sailor revealing his dark past and Lula connecting it with her disturbed childhood. Sailor is opening up to Lula about his past and we’re treated to total Lynchian flashbacks as well as Lula seeing her mother as the Wicked Witch of the West. “Wicked Game” plays during a great part of the film as Sailor and Lula drive across the country at night. I’m sure I first heard the song on alternative radio back in junior high or something, but it wasn’t until I saw David Lynch’s Wild At Heart that I realized how great the song was. Such is the case with Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.” The dark and haunting song is undeniably great. It was remixed by another up-and-coming DJ who has been doing awesome work lately. It was remixed by one of your favorite DJs 3. It was featured prominently in a movie by one of your favorite directors 2.

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