The Music of “Twin Peaks”

“Breaking Bad” composer Dave Porter and “X-Files” composer Mark Snow break down Angelo Badalamenti’s iconic score.

Chris Pizzello

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.