The musical universe of David Lynch

From Twin Peaks to his films to his own recording career, the director understood how much sound mattered — not only to the audience, but to the characters in his stories.

Jan 18, 2025 - 11:36
The musical universe of David Lynch
David Lynch at his studio in 2005. The director, whose death at 78 was announced Thursday, made musical curation and interpretation a pivotal part of his storytelling.

From Twin Peaks to his films to his own recording career, the director understood how much sound mattered — not only to the audience, but to the characters in his stories.

(Image credit: Hector Mata)