Angelo Badalamenti
Twin Peaks

THE REVIEW

We are in 1990, David Lynch produces and directs a TV series titled "Twin Peaks"; in the United States, it won't garner high ratings, while in Italy, the success will be sensational. Even surpassing "Dallas," another very beloved series in our country.

The success of this series has various reasons, one of which is the soundtrack: Lynch entrusts it to Angelo Badalamenti, an Italian-American composer whose collaborations with the director will be numerous. A wonderful, very evocative, and fascinating record is released. The sound is not sophisticated or particularly elaborate, the tonality is modulated and adapted to the atmosphere that Lynch's images could offer: the combination of image and sound is incredible, there is a sort of magic that transcends and strikes the listener.

Undoubtedly, this result reaches its peak in the main theme, one of the most beautiful TV themes in history. As it progresses, this effect spreads and permeates other songs, among which "Into The Night" with the beautiful vocals of Julee Cruise. As a soundtrack, it achieves its goal but these songs have the power (rare in soundtracks) to shine on their own, it's not necessary to be a fan of "Twin Peaks" to listen to and understand these songs. Badalamenti manages to craft music capable of going beyond the simple purpose of accompanying television viewing.

What I've described is not just a simple soundtrack; it's something more. Listening to this record is a magical moment, where the soul is electrified and, for 50 minutes, it experiences a captivating story, not always happy but rich in emotions, that leaves one breathless and is not easily forgotten.