Twin Peaks

Review by Thomas Glorieux:

Probably one of the most known television series, but also one that got much positive and negative response. Positive was the unknown, mysterious and intriguing mood that was surrounding the show, negative was the ongoing charade, it never felt like stopping and among The X-Files it has to be the most difficult serie to keep watching at. I admire those who went on with Twin Peaks. Now we move on to the score, it may not be found in a lot of houses, play the theme of the show and many people will immediately know what it is. That's the sole contribution of Angelo Badalamenti to the show, he made sure people will remember it. The main theme has of course that dark mystery that surrounds the entire show. After Twin Peak's theme we have for me the best moment, 'Laura Palmer's Theme', also known as the key figure of the entire show. This is also the love theme of the show, heard in the tenth track. It's more beautiful and more attractive but it has that low key sounding background to make it fit more with the mood then anything else.

'Audrey's Dance' is that low jazzy cue that many will remember with that tiny guy. Though the best feeling of this score is the mood itself, Badalamenti surrounded an intriguing feeling around the score, it feels like your actually sitting in Twin Peaks yourself, it captures your interest and it sort of commands you to experience the mystery. On the other hand, the songs, performed by Julee Cruise have that mysterious mood more then ever, Cruise's voice fits perfectly with the mood and Badalamenti's score. Altogether, this album isn't the most profound listening experience but what it has to do it does with great effect. Twin Peaks overall hasn't been my favorite show, it didn't capture my complete interest and I barely witnessed three or four episodes. The score on the other hand works nicely with the setting, has that captivating mystery and works rather well as an album. But if that means that I keep listening to this score, think again. I can only recommend this score to those who stayed intrigued with the magic of Twin Peaks.

Score: ***
Songs: ***

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Tracks

Single Disc

1. Twin Peaks Theme (5.06)

2. Laura Palmer's Theme (4.51)

3. Audrey's Dance (5.15)

4. The Nightingale * (4.56)

5. Freshly Squeezed (3.48)

6. The Bookhouse Boys (3.26)

7. Into The Night * (4.44)

8. Night Life In Twin Peaks (3.25)

9. Dance Of The Dream Man (3.40)

10. Love Theme From Twin Peaks (5.01)

11. Falling * (5.23)

* Vocal by Julee Cruise

Total Length: 49.54

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=== Link to Composer Site: Angelo Badalamenti ===