Angelo Badalamenti
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Angelo Badalamenti (born March 22, 1937) is an American composer, best known for his work scoring films for director David Lynch, notably Blue Velvet, the Twin Peaks saga (1990–1992, 2016), The Straight Story and Mulholland Drive. Badalamenti received the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for his "Twin Peaks Theme", and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Soundtrack Awards and the Henry Mancini Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Biography
Early life
Badalamenti was born in Brooklyn, New York to an Italian family; his father was a fish market owner. He began taking piano lessons at age eight. By the time Badalamenti was a teenager, his aptitude at the piano earned him a summer job accompanying singers at resorts in the Catskill Mountains. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music and then earned Master of Arts degrees in composition, French horn, and piano from the Manhattan School of Music in 1960.
Theme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the intro, during title sequence and/or ending credits.
The phrase theme song or signature tune may also be used to refer to a signature song that has become especially associated with a particular performer or dignitary; often used as they make an entrance. The purpose of a theme song is often similar to that of a leitmotif. Such songs can also be used in other ways. One author has made extensive use of them in an effort to explore the feelings behind world views.
Purpose
The purpose of the music is to establish a mood for the show and to provide an audible cue that a particular show is beginning, which was especially useful in the early days of radio (See also interval signal). In some cases, including The Brady Bunch, Gilligan's Island, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, both versions of Land of the Lost (1974 and 1991), The Nanny and The Beverly Hillbillies the lyrics of the theme song provide some necessary exposition for people unfamiliar with the show.
Love's Theme
"Love's Theme" is an instrumental piece recorded by Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra and released in 1973 as an A-Side single. It is one of the few instrumental and purely orchestral singles to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, which it did in early 1974. Billboard ranked it as the No. 3 song for 1974. The piece was included on two albums: 1973's Under the Influence of... Love Unlimited (by the vocal group Love Unlimited) and 1974's Rhapsody in White by Love Unlimited Orchestra.
The recording, with a large string orchestra, wah-wah guitar, and big rhythm, is considered by author Peter Shapiro to be an influence to the disco sound, which would explode in popularity the following year. The song was also popular on the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S., where the song spent two weeks at #1. It was also used by ABC Sports for many years as the opening theme music for its golf coverage. New York television station WPIX used it as the closing music for its then-Action News franchise during the mid-1970s. In Canada, the single saw similar success, reaching #1 on the RPM 100 National Singles Chart on March 2, 1974.
Podcasts:
Angelo Badalamenti
ALBUMS
- Stalingrad released: 2014
- Tough Guys Don't Dance released: 2014
- The Twin Peaks Archive released: 2012
- Music for Film and Television released: 2010
- 44 Inch Chest released: 2010
- The Edge of Love released: 2008
- Twin Peaks: Season Two Music and More released: 2007
- The Wicker Man released: 2006
- Indigo Prophecy / Fahrenheit released: 2005
- Dark Water released: 2005
- Evilenko released: 2004
- Un long dimanche de fiançailles released: 2004
- Cabin Fever released: 2003
- L'Adversaire released: 2002
- Secretary released: 2002
- Mulholland Dr. released: 2001
- The Beach released: 2000
- Holy Smoke released: 1999
- The Straight Story released: 1999
- Arlington Road released: 1999
- The City of Lost Children released: 1995
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me released: 1992
- The Comfort of Strangers released: 1991
- Twin Peaks released: 1990
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors released: 1989
- Cousins released: 1988
- Blue Velvet released: 1987
- Industrial Symphony No. 1 released:
Stalingrad
Released 2014- Stalingrad Theme
- Stalingrad Overture (Universal Theme)
- Desperate Search for Masha
- Kahn's Theme
- Katya's Theme
- Men of Fire
- Execution and Attack
- Sergei's Triumph
- Russian Ambush
- The Rules of Warfare
- Lovers Steal Away
- The Panzer Attack
- Masha and Kahn
- Tragic Killing
- Childhood Memories (Katya's Theme Reprise)
- Goodbye Brothers / Stalingrad Finale
- Legenda
- Stalingrad Theme for String Orchestra
Tough Guys Don't Dance
Released 2014- Main Title
- Beware Ye Pilgrims
- Lonely Madden
- Cacophonic Bugs
- Renaissance Prince
- Infinity City
- Swirling Confusion
- Fearful Flutter
- Beautiful Madeleine
- A Thousand Locusts
- Nervous Disturbance
- Sinister Clown
- Séance
- From Cheers To Love
- Elegy For Wardley
- Loving Emotions
- Bloody Jacket
- Car Crash / Patty Kills Jessica
- Regency's Stroke
- Wardley's Exit
- Pomp and Circumstance
- Abduction (Unused)
- Two Heads Fight
- Real Man (Instrumental)
- You'll Come Back (You Always Do)
- Real Man
The Twin Peaks Archive
Released 2012- Deer Meadow Shuffle
- Deer Meadow Shuffle (Film version)
- Just You (instrumental Baritone Guitar)
- Twin Peaks Theme (alternate version)
- Annie and Cooper
- Nightsea Wind
- Freshly Squeezed (Bass Clarinet)
- Twin Peaks Theme (Harp and Guitar)
- Twin Peaks Theme (Nostalgia version)
- Twin Peaks Theme (Solo Rhodes)
- Mysterioso #1
- Mysterioso #1 (Film version)
- Mysterioso #2
- Mysterioso #2 (Film version)
- Love Theme (alternate version)
- Love Theme (Solo Rhodes)
- Americana
- James Hurley (Americana)
- Mister Snooty
- Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz version)
- Picking on Country
- I'm Hurt Bad (Industrial Symphony No. 1 version)
- Western Ballad
- Preparing for M.T. Wentz
- Secret Country
- Dark Mood Woods (full version)
- RR Swing
- Great Northern Piano Tune #1
- Great Northern Piano Tune #2 (Josie and Truman)
- Great Northern Piano Tune #3
- Twin Peaks Theme (Solo piano)
- Girl Talk
- Birds in Hell
- Audrey's Prayer (Clarinet & Synth)
- Audrey's Prayer (Synth version)
- Freshly Squeezed (Solo Vibraphone)
- The Norwegians
- Sneaky Audrey
- Miss Twin Peaks (piano rehearsal)
- Miss Twin Peaks Theme
- Lucy's Dance
- Lana's Dance
- Miss Twin Peaks (Finale)
- Sycamore Trees (instrumental)
- South Sea Dreams
- Hula Hoppin'
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano and Rhodes)
- Owl Cave
- Half Speed Orchestra 1 (Stair Music / Danger Theme)
- Half Speed Orchestra 2 (Dark Forces)
- Half Speed Orchestra 3 (Windom Earle's Motif)
- Slow Speed Orchestra 1 (24 Hours)
- Slow Speed Orchestra 2 (Unease Motif / The Woods)
- Slow Speed Orchestra 3 (Black Lodge Rumble)
- James Visits Laura
- Harold's Theme (Josie's Past)
- Harold's Theme (The Living Novel)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Ethereal Pad version)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Ghost version)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Guardian Angel version)
- Dance of the Dream Man (Solo Sax)
- Solo Percussion 1
- Solo Percussion 2 (Grady's Waltz)
- Solo Percussion 3
- Audrey's Dance (Percussion & Clarinets)
- Northwest Gulch
- Dance of the Dream Man (Drums and Bass)
- Dance of the Dream Man (Solo Bass)
- Dance of the Dream Man (Solo Clarinet)
- Dance of the Dream Man (Solo Clarinet 2)
- Dance of the Dream Man (Solo Flute)
- Just You (instrumental)
- The Bookhouse Boys
- The Bookhouse Boys (Solo Guitar)
- Earle's Theme
- Half Speed Orchestra 5 (Leo's Theme)
- Hank's Theme
- Hank's Theme (version 2)
- Invitation to Love (Lover's Dilemma)
- Invitation to Love Theme (Bumper)
- Invitation to Love Theme
- Lana's Theme
- Horne's Theme
- Wheeler's Theme
- Freshly Squeezed (Clarinet)
- Freshly Squeezed (complete version)
- Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz Solo Bass)
- Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz version 2)
- Freshly Squeezed (Flute)
- Freshly Squeezed (Mid-Tempo version)
- Freshly Squeezed (Solo Bass Clarinet)
- Freshly Squeezed (Solo Clarinet)
- Freshly Squeezed (Solo Flute)
- Josie and Jonathan (The Mill Deal)
- The Mill Deal
- The Mill Fire
- Back to Fat Trout (Unease Motif / The Woods)
- Behind the Mask
- Circumference of a Circle
- It's Your Father
- Jacque's Cabin / The Train Car
- Laura Visits Harold
- Phillip Jefferies
- Teresa's Autopsy
- Fire Walk With Me (Saxophone)
- Wash Your Hands
- Dark Mood Woods (studio version)
- One Eyed Jack's Parlour Music
- Twin Peaks Christmas Greeting
- Dance of the Dream Man (Fast Soprano Clarinet)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Baritone Guitar Punctuation)
- Leo Returns
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Caroline)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Clarinet Bridge)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Clarinet Strings Bridge)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Dark Synth)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Letter From Harold #2)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano a) TK1
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano a) TK2
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano a) TK3
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano a) TK4
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano B) TK1
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano B) TK2
- Laura Palmer's Theme (piano Bridge)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Solo piano)
- Laura Palmer's Theme (Vibraphone)
- Abstract Mood
- Abstract Mood (Slow Speed)
- Slow Speed Orchestra 4 (White Lodge Rumble)
- Audrey's Prayer (Flute)
- Harold's Theme (Harpsichord)
- Audrey's Dance (clean Fast)
- Audrey's Dance (clean)
- Audrey's Dance (Drums and Bass)
- Audrey's Dance (Solo Rhodes)
- Audrey's Dance (Synth and Vibraphone)
- Audrey's Dance / Dance of the Dream Man (Clarinet)
- Audrey's Dance / Dance of the Dream Man (Flute)
- Audrey's Dance / Dance of the Dream Man (Saxophone)
- Sneaky Audrey (alternate)
- Sneaky Audrey (Audrey's Investigation)
- Sneaky Audrey (Solo)
- One Armed Man Theme (Solo Clarinet Improvisation)
- Attack of the Pine Weasel
- Great Northern Big Band
- Great Northern Piano Tune #4
- Wedding Hymn
- Wedding Song #1
- Wedding Song #2 ("Stranger Nights")
- Wedding Song #3 (Accordian)
- Twin Peaks Theme (Harp)
- Ben's Battle
- Ben's Battle (Solo Flute)
- Ben's Battle (Solo Percussion)
- Ben's Battle (Solo Trumpet)
- Ben's Lament
- The Culmination
- Half Speed Orchestra 4 (Dugpas)
- Half Speed Orchestra 6 (Bob's dance / Back to Missuola)
- Half Speed Orchestra 7
- Laura's Dark Boogie (clean)
- The Red Room
- Distant Train
- Love Theme (Dark)
- James & Evelyn
- James & Evelyn (Trail mix)
- La Speranza
- Evelyn's Mourning
- Evelyn's Mourning (extended)
- Dark Intro #1
- Dark Intro #2
- Dark Intro #3
- Dark Intro #4
- Dark Intro #5
- Dark Intro #6
- Packard's Theme
- The Mill Durge
- The Pink Room (extended version)
- Llama Country
- One Eyed Jack's Country
- Dick Tremayne's Swing
- Jean Renault's Theme (Solo Bass Clarinet)
- Earle's Theme (Audrey's Walk)
- 'Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made of'
- Leo Attacks Bobby
- Audrey (TV version)
- Dance of the Dream Man (original)
- Great Northern Piano Tune #2 (full version)
- Half Heart (Solo)
- One Armed Man's Theme & Jean Renault's Theme (TV mix)
- Voice of Love (Slow)
- Log Lady Presence
- Freshly Squeezed (Fast Cool Jazz version 2 clean)
- Love Theme (Light)
- Solo Percussion 4
- Solo Percussion (Arbitrary Cymbals)
- Wheeler's Theme (TK 2)
- You Killed Mike
- Chinese Theme (demo)
- Falling Into Love Theme (demo)
- Love Theme From "On the Air" (Clarinet Strings)
- Love Theme From "On the Air" (Slow Jazz version)
- Love Theme From "On the Air" (take 4)
- Love Theme Light (demo)
- Love Theme Slower and Darker (demo)
- Love Theme to Falling (demo)
- Low Wide and Beautiful (demo)
- Night Walk (demo)
- Questions in a World of Blue (demo)
- Slow Cool Jazz (demo)
- Wide Vibrato Augmented Chords (demo)
- Wide Vibrato Mood to Falling (demo)
Music for Film and Television
Released 2010- Blue Velvet: Main Title Theme
- A Very Long Engagement (Un long dimanche de fiançailles): Suite from A Very Long Engagement
- Cousins: Love Theme
- Wild at Heart: Dark Spanish Symphony
- The Straight Story: Rose’s Theme
- The City of Lost Children (La Cité des enfants perdus): Suite from The City of Lost Children
- Who Will Take My Dreams Away
- The Comfort of Strangers: The Other Side of the Mirror
- The Edge of Love: Fire to the Stars
- Twin Peaks: Laura Palmer’s Theme / Main Title Theme (Falling)
- Inside the Actors Studio: Suite from Inside the Actors Studio
- Snapshot from Prague
- Mulholland Drive: Main Title Theme
- Barcelona Summer Olympics: The Torch Theme (The Flaming Arrow)
The Edge of Love
Released 2008- Lovers Lie Abed
- Overture / Blue Tahitian Moon
- Underground Shelter
- Hang Out the Stars in Indiana
- After the Bombing / Hang Out the Stars in Indiana
- A Stranger Has Come
- Fire to the Stars
- Careless Talk
- Careless Love
- Love Me
- Careless Talk
- Drifting and Dreaming
- Home Movies
- Under Fire
- Maybe It's Because I Love You Too Much
- Vera Begs Dylan
- Vera's Theme
- Holding Rowatt
- Careless Love
- Caitlin's Theme
Twin Peaks: Season Two Music and More
Released 2007- Abstract Mood / Credit Boogie
- Love Theme Intro
- Shelly
- New Shoes
- High School Swing
- Hayward Boogie
- Blue Frank
- Audrey's Prayer
- I'm Hurt Bad
- Cop Beat
- Harold's Theme
- Barbershop
- Night Bells
- Just You
- Drug Deal Blues
- Audrey
- Josie and Truman
- Hook Rug Dance
- Packards' Vibration
- Half Heart
- Laura's Dark Boogie
- Dark Mood Woods / The Red Room
- Love Theme Farewell
Cabin Fever
Released 2003- "Squirrels"
- Sh*Tstorm
- "Lit Him on Fire"
- Wastin’ Time
- "Party Man"
- Walkin’, Workin’, Lovin’, Laughin’
- Main Title / Infectious Dog
- Dennis Bites
- Lemonade
- The Nougat?
- Paul and Karen / Good Kisser
- Burn the Hermit
- What to Do
- Karen Sips / The Hog Lady
- Deputy Winston
- Red Love / Virus Check
- Karen Falls Apart
- Marcy & Paul Screw
- Pancakes / Runnin’ From Rednecks
- The Reservoir / Leg Shaving
- Die, Redneck Die
- Grim’s Cave
- Party Crasher
- The Party Ain’t Over
- Jeff Makes It
- Comin to a Town Near You
- "I Made It"
- Swing Low
- "Faced"
- Hermit's Lair
- Hunting With Bert
- Red Love (extended)
Mulholland Dr.
Released 2001- Jitterbug
- Mulholland Drive
- Rita Walks / Sunset Boulevard / Aunt Ruth
- Diner
- Mr. Roque / Betty's Theme
- The Beast
- Bring It on Home
- I've Told Every Little Star
- Dwarfland / Love Theme
- Silencio
- Llorando (Crying)
- Pretty 50s
- Go Get Some
- Diane and Camilla
- Dinner Party Pool Music
- Mountains Falling
- Mulholland Drive / Love Theme
The City of Lost Children
Released 1995- Générique: Marcello / Who Will Take My Dreams Away? / Thème de La Cité des Enfants Perdus
- L'Anniversaire d'Irwin
- Les Enfants sauvent One
- Mort de la pieuvre
- Le prince de l'opium
- Le Ra...radiateur
- La Clé de la victoire
- Le Voyage du rêve
- Miette
- L'Exécution
- Les puces
- La Foire
- Cerises pour un dîner à deux
- Krank...
- Final
- Thème - La Cité des Enfants Perdus
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Released 1992- Theme From Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
- The Pine Float
- Sycamore Trees
- Don't Do Anything (I Wouldn't Do)
- A Real Indication
- Questions in a World of Blue
- The Pink Room
- The Black Dog Runs at Night
- Best Friends
- Moving Through Time
- Montage From Twin Peaks: Girl Talk / Birds in Hell / Laura Palmer's Theme / Falling
- The Voice of Love
Blue Velvet
Released 1987- Main Title
- Night Streets / Sandy and Jeffrey
- Frank
- Jeffrey’s Dark Side
- Mysteries of Love (French Horn Solo)
- Frank Returns
- Mysteries of Love (instrumental)
- Blue Velvet / Blue Star
- Lumberton U.S.A. / Going Down to Lincoln
- Akron Meets the Blues
- Honky Tonk, Part 1
- In Dreams
- Love Letters
- Mysteries of Love
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Into The Night
by: Angelo BadalamentiNow it's dark
Into the night
I cry out
I cry out your name
Into the night
I search out
I search out our love
Night so dark
Where are you?
Come back in my heart
So dark
So dark
Into the night
Shadows fall
Shadows fall so blue
I cry out
I cry out for you
Night so dark
Where are you?
Come back in my heart
So dark
So dark