Abstract

This study explores how Angelo Badalamenti’s music serves as a narrative tool in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, focusing on “Laura Palmer’s Theme” and “Audrey’s Dance.” Examining these compositions’ harmonic structure and emotional resonance reveals how Badalamenti’s score enhances Lynch’s surreal storytelling and deepens character development. The primary objective is to demonstrate how music reflects the psychological states of key characters and shapes the narrative structure, blurring the boundaries between reality and fantasies. The article is structured into three main sections: an introduction that outlines the research purpose and framework; a literature review that examines Lynch’s narrative style and the function of music in surreal cinema; and a case analysis focusing on “Laura Palmer’s Theme” and “Audrey’s Dance,” highlighting their role in constructing character identities. This interdisciplinary approach integrates film music theory, semiotics, and narratology to provide new insights into the collaboration between Lynch and Badalamenti and its impact on audience perception.