The music of ‘Twin Peaks’

It’s impossible to imagine “Twin Peaks” without the music of Angelo Badalamenti — but why do those languid synth ballads and cool-jazz numbers capture the essence of the show so well?

“Breaking Badcomposer Dave Porter and “X-Files composer Mark Snow break down Badalamenti’s iconic score, and explain what makes the music so haunting. 

(Originally aired May 10, 2017)

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