Angelo Badalamenti (1937–2022) was an American composer celebrated for his hauntingly beautiful film and television scores, most notably his long-standing collaboration with director David Lynch. Blending elements of jazz, classical, and ambient music, Badalamenti crafted emotionally charged sound worlds that became integral to works like *Twin Peaks*, *Blue Velvet*, and *Mulholland Drive*. His evocative style, marked by lush harmonies and surreal atmospheres, earned him international acclaim and a lasting influence on generations of composers and musicians.