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