Xiu Xiu Plays the Music of Twin Peaks

Overview

What’s your favourite thing about Twin Peaks? Other than the fact that it's coming back in 2016, of course. We know, we know, there’s just too many to choose from. Any list would have to include Kyle MacLachlan as Agent Dale Cooper, cherry pie and damn fine coffee, and David Lynch’s zaniness on screen and off — as well as the haunting music.

From those first distinctive notes of composer Angelo Badalamenti’s theme tune, to the ethereal sounds of Julee Cruise’s Falling — a number one hit in Australia at the time — it is the show’s soundtrack that still echoes through our minds. Courtesy of GOMA’s David Lynch: Between Two Worlds exhibition, that isn’t going to change any time soon. In fact, Xiu Xiu will ensure the series’ score gets permanently lodged in your brain.

For two nights only, the American experimental group will appear live to interpret the iconic music through their mix of post punk and synth pop. Prepare to amazed, delighted and perhaps even disturbed by this new take on Twin Peaks’ chaos, drama, fear, noise and sidelong leering glances. The performance also comes with a serious warning: BOB will be conducting.