Behind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel Lopatin (DOCUMENTARY)

[@sms7048]

OPN is amazing. Definitely heavily influenced the success of gems and good time. Safdies and Daniel are perfect duo for encapsulating the vibe

[@pedrosanchez-jf7xp]

What is opn? I keep seeing that word when I research this movies soundtrack

[@r3dsnow757]

@@pedrosanchez-jf7xp Very late reply but OPN stands for "Onenohtrix Point Never" Daniel Lopatin himself, it's his stage name.

[@nghtfall]

This is a blade runner level score to me. Saw Uncut Gems in theatres last night and it sounded unreal through their sound system

[@tee-bone2513]

Nghtfall this is exactly what I thought too. When hearing this soundtrack it instantly made me think of Blade Runner

[@jayn8392]

Really? I personally found it incredibly distracting and somewhat obnoxious. I usually love that synthy kinda 70s/80s prog sound in films, but this one just didn't feel right for the film to me. Especially in the beginning where it just goes on and on at a higher volume than the dialogue for something like the first 10 minutes. I liked the film quite a bit but the soundtrack almost ruined it for me. I did like what he did for "good time". I am glad other people really liked it though as the composer is obviously very talented and I'm sure he worked quite hard on the film.

[@razzles5338]

@@jayn8392 No fam. I thought it was incredible. Both the movie and the soundtrack is a masterpiece imo.

[@Mr_Boifriend]

@@jayn8392 ✨ yea it was really annoying & tacky. I felt like that was the point ✨

[@peterwhitey4992]

The music itself is good, but they implemented it poorly, particularly in the beginning.

[@spencercoriaty6235]

It's a crying shame that this soundtrack wasn't even nominated for best original score. It's easily one of the best of 2019.

[@jessebeegee]

the main theme is basically a cover of “adios” by weather report, it isn’t quite original

[@Landa8]

@@jessebeegeethey’re definitely from the same world, but calling ballad of Howie bling a cover of weather report is silly

[@skycorphomevideo]

I'm so glad they evolved Kaneda's Theme from Akira. That song comes in at the perfect moment too.

[@slowmotionpictureshow]

YES! Nice to see someone else picked up on the Geinoh Yamashirogumi influence.

[@diegodavila2062]

Timestamp 6:09 on this video :) Akira VHS tape in his collection!

[@SlyHikari03]

Are those Danny’s tapes? he has good taste!

[@r_dreamer5462]

holy shit its good to see you guys here

[@v-trigger6137]

Bruh I lost my shit! when I heard that theme. it just came out of nowhere, I never expected anyone to use that theme in a movie like this

[@davidm3569]

There's a hint of Vangelis in the music, and that's not a bad thing. I was very impressed. You should be proud of your work.

[@callum6224]

There’s a KZbin video on Dolby’s channel I think that talks about the sound, or maybe another interview, but they mention Vangelis and his improvisation specifically.

[@xnslrzn]

David M yea this is exactly what I was thinking.

[@dustinchwong]

in other influences I could also hear geinoh yamashiro gumi too and 80's Japanese film soundtracks like "no king no life"

[@tonywords6713]

And Carpenter/Howarth.. I think they even copied the font for “NYC 2012” title

[@kevinscottyuk]

Yeh, and Tangerine Dream.

[@jackpoling2385]

For those who don’t know, this is the guy who invented vaporwave, his album was chuck persons Ecco jams vol 1 and it’s incredible

[@evgeniizaets9243]

Bro, i listen to OPN and listened to Ecco jams vol 1 long time ago and even listened tracks that has samples from Ecco jams vol 1 lol, but i didn't know that Daniel made it. it's crazy

[@PeoplesScience]

Listening to the soundtrack absolutely zooted. I am euphoric

[@allo_es_me_sam]

If there were to be another blade runner film... cast this guy!

[@MrMrSanti]

He has a very Vangelis/Tangerine Dream Styles, definitely great for cyberpunk media

[@mert-mert-mert]

Underrated comment here

[@TheSeasonalFail]

He's said in the past he doesn't want to score a sci-fi film because he thinks it would be to obvious with his style and he prefers to challenge himself.

[@noahstanfield6745]

Ehh, I love Daniel but Hans Zimmer blew the Blade Runner 2049 score out of the water

[@wulyf4lyf]

Holy shit. That is a room of holy grail synths. I seriously can’t even pay attention to what he’s saying, I’m just in awe. I’m just adding up the prices of those gorgeous vintage pieces on the wall, like that Juno. I really love Lopatin’s scores. I feel like he added a ton of atmosphere, and completely created the tone of Good Time, and although I didn’t like Uncut Gems as much as Good Time, his soundtrack is incredible. He reminds me a lot of the soundtracks Cliff Martinez does, esp in Drive. It would be awesome to have the 2 of them collab sometime. He really is as important as the Safdies, in his role , and ability to completely drive the narrative along. Uncut Gems was so tense from beginning to end, and I think he did an amazing job of both heightening the tension, and holding back , using more calm, steady tones as the chaos onscreen became insane. Really talented guy. The song he did w Iggy Pop on vocals “The Pure and the Damned” that played over that incredibly powerful, emotional ending of Good Time, was an absolute master stroke in scoring such an emotional, pivotal scene. Glad to see him getting more attention.

[@m9shamalan]

the juno is the only vintage synth on the wall...

[@kevinr.3542]

Saw Uncut Gems in theaters a few weeks ago and as soon as the synth soundtrack started, I knew I was in for a treat. The first and last scenes 'through the colors' are amazing and the moogs sounded so good in the theaters

[@dalecutlemusic586]

First off Kudos to Moog for always creating authentic videos and never shying away from showing that musicians have other brand name synths in their studios besides just Moog. I love honesty. I really loved this video and couldn't get enough of it. Such beautiful sounds. I am an aspiring composer and will be scoring games or movies someday soon. There's nothing like sitting in a room by yourself and creating beautiful sounds that move you and hopefully others. I can't quite fit a One in my budget yet, but should have a Matriarch in my hands within the next 6 months.Awesome job on the soundtrack.

[@mutton7891]

Hey dude, I'm in the same field. An up-and-coming composer/sound designer hoping to work on the music for films and games. Always cool to meet someone in the same career path.

[@francescaa8331]

I remember when Moog was new. Public meets Moog - Switched on Bach. They never lost it, leaders to this day.

[@THEODSTKING117]

The score in this movie was something special. Stood out the most outa of any movie I’ve seen this past year

[@A-Dubs398]

If he doesn't score the live-action Akira movie, then I'm gunna riot.

[@connors.8618]

MrKockNoker phenomenal idea

[@BKeane00]

Wooow that would be so good

[@itsallclover]

Didn't that get cancelled?

[@francism8316]

Praise god... right where my heads at... I think the Safdies could do it well too

[@swagzilla3000]

He should coscore it with nathan mickay, if they did the soundtrack together i would love the movie no matter how bad the rest turns out

[@idealmethod]

Several times throughout the movie the score made me say wow. It was quite something . No move score is quite like it.

[@conflix2775]

Blade Runner soundtrack - This all sounds like Vangelis to me.

[@billrichardson6620]

I couldn’t agree more

[@INADRM]

'Good TIme' and 'Uncut Gems' were my favorite scores of the past 10 years. Absolutely beautiful, complimentary, and engaging sounds arranged to perfection.

[@jasonmcgary]

The beautiful sounds you can make with an $8000 synth.this is actually a compliment to moog for making such beautiful insturments

[@MrPhenom444]

The score was snubbed at the Oscars But screw the Oscars! LOL this is the best score of the year

[@THEODSTKING117]

MrPhenom444 undoubtably! The fact it wasn’t even nominated is fucking criminal

[@MysticDonBlair]

I loved the music 🎶 BUT, I found the music distracted me away from the movie. Probably because I’m a synth fan, more than a movie fan.

[@hauntingtheshadows1331]

This and Us totally got snubbed for their scores!

[@descrai]

Says everything you need to know about the Oscars :(

[@billbrasky8525]

@@descrai Exactly

[@vladimirhorowitz]

Blade is one of the best electronic tracks I've ever heard. It's just so epic and full of these rich textures... it feels alien and futuristic but also very orchestral at the same time. It made the scene in the movie so much more powerful. When the helicopter is landing at the casino, you can just feel the movie crescendoing. You get that feeling of "It all comes down to this" deep in your bones. Incredible movie and score. I'd love to be able to make music like this.

[@MrBikboi]

This soundtrack is one of the greatest things I've ever heard in my life, combined with the visuals of this film it seriously blew me away. It's ethereal and weightless, it just hit a button for me, one of my top 5 movies of all time.

[@silvercruiser]

Mmmmmmmyesssss! This soundtrack was so amazing, I love behind the scenes stuff like this. I hope for an academy nomination at minimum

[@EmoZix]

:/

[@joaotrindadadede7866]

Syke... Fuck the academy

[@evanmayer744]

This is a top 3 film for me, in no small part thanks to this extraordinary score. Even after this video, I don't understand how Daniel could have possibly produced a set of sounds that so accurately matched the ineffable, subconscious micro-emotions that flow so naturally with the visuals, story, facial expressions... and it's not like he honed in on one particular "feeling"; the film contains a massively dynamic range of INTENSE emotions. The music is a perfect symbolic description of the raw emotions associated with what's present on the screen. This score and OPN more broadly is one reason I've come to recognize the immense potential contained within music.

[@zooztation]

thank you for showing the bookshelf

[@Bobble86]

I'd never expected the film to have a soundtrack like this before I'd seen it, but it fits perfectly. Strong Vangelis feel to it.

[@abelstypewriters]

Punch-Drunk Love 2049.

[@ot4kon]

thinking the same, this sound a lot like Vangelis soundtrack in blade runner.

[@chanwooksook]

yeahhh. same feeling

[@itsmesnacks]

@ayyy__donkey just the thought of that made me melt then again benny safdie is supposed to appear in a new paul thomas anderson film so maybe he brings daniel along?

[@TrustInTheUniverse]

I've seen a bunch of great movies in 2019, but I'm realizing that Uncut Gems was my favorite because of the amazing score

[@Fr3320N3]

Movie was great! I'm obsessed with the soundtrack ever since, great work mr Lopatin! Sounds like Geinoh Yamashirogumi, Wendy Carlos, Mort Garson, Joel Fajerman, Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis and a few others were there in spirits during the studio sessions.

[@drnastyful]

Bruce Printscreen have you heard his other works? Zones without people is my fave.

[@Fr3320N3]

@@drnastyful yup Zones is pretty amazing. Animals and Love in the time of Lexapro are pretty great too.

[@DrQuatermass]

What about hints of John Carpenter?

[@michaelfang1393]

Jerry Goldsmith?

[@AlanMcClelland]

Love this mini documentary and this new film by the Safdie Brothers! I feel Lopatin's work has taken on so many stellar influences of 70s synth composers such as Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Tomita, Rolf Trostel to list a few. I feel this is his strongest work to date next to early OPN material and the Good Time soundtracks. And absolutely one the best scored soundtracks I have heard in the past decade!

[@Leo-mu8kn]

Did you see Partisan? It's also scored by OPN but people kinda forget about how epic that one is too!

[@danielsantos500]

Lopatin is perfect. A truly underrated genius.

[@andres65080]

Daniel dos Santos A genius no doubt. He is underrated in the mainstream, but he generally has the attention of the art scene

[@francescaa8331]

From Switched On Bach to this Genius. What a trajectory. Moog still leading the way.

[@devinpatrickmusic]

Inspiring and genuine interview. Saw the movie last weekend, it’s going to be remembered for Sandler’s performance and the wonderful electronic score.

[@MartinEduardoPerezGomez]

Lopatin, you are the true heir of Master Vangelis. Thansk for you Music.

[@W3TW4R3]

I love how he's watching Dean Friedman's Intro to Synthesis series. So iconic.

[@waffe605]

Probably my favorite film soundtrack of 2019. I thought it was going to be MidSommar, but that immidiately changed after the first 10 min. of the film. It was so awesome to go watch the film again with some old friends and was freaking out internally, when my favorite track was playing/about to play. I got chills when 'Uncut Gems' started to play.

[@samplectic]

The score for both Time & Gems are extraordinary. I hope those are the beginning of a lifetime of collaboration between the guys!

[@lazystargazy]

This score is insanely beautiful. He somehow made exactly what the inside of a prismatic gem would sound like.

[@oscarvasquez6568]

Been listening to OPN since my junior year in high school and I'm glad that he was part of this project

[@stripedhyenuh]

When he started playing at 1:54 it felt like the stuff between my ears was being remolecularized

[@iandsilva4414]

So good! Do you think it's a moog factory patch ?

[@billrichardson6620]

This is my favorite movie soundtrack ever. I usually don’t care about stuff like that but it was beautiful and captivating

[@cadriver2570]

What a great composer-director relationship. No wonder they came up with such a killer film. The soundtrack is easily among my favorites of all time.

[@KazGamble]

Like a score from a 1970’s science documentary. ❤️❗️ Loved it!!

[@heimatlose]

yessss that's it exactly

[@rolandgreco5850]

His book and movie collection is baller af

[@maggiegomez2681]

Beautiful soundtrack. I had to look this up after I watched the movie because I thought it was Japanese composer Tomita. Oh how I miss his work. Great job guys, nicely done!

[@leandroantonioadonay8093]

The vibe of the movie and this music really jive each other so much that it brings me to a world that i dont really know much about..w/c is the world of howard ..it almost gives a hint that makes me feel that his world is going downward spiral and suddenly hope arrives.but actually no because it was meant to be..

[@jokerfleckcast3196]

Great score. Hints of Blade Runner, and plenty of Tangerine Dream. We need more film scores like these.

[@dustinliu2653]

The "Windows" track on the soundtrack sounds like it could be in Akira

[@shep2149]

Dustin Liu listen to kaneda from the akira soundtrack, windows is a rework of that

[@opencarrydrift6308]

Daniel metnions this exact thing on his twitter

[@octaviopena4941]

Dude I said That shit too !!!

[@skycorphomevideo]

Hell yea was looking for this comment. Windows = Kaneda's Theme EVOLVED

[@abelstypewriters]

They were heavily influenced by Akira.

[@kaiblakley]

Great doc guy Moog! And great work Daniel and Josh. That film is an absolute masterpiece.

[@musicfilmhead9051]

Such a fantastic film with an excellent score. Great job to everyone involved making this masterpiece.

[@BrianKabalaMusic]

One of the most badass soundtracks of all time in my opinion. I play it all the time on Spotify

[@st0rmchild]

Oh man, a cassette rack! One thing I loved about tapes is the (mostly) enforced geometric order. CDs eventually starting shipping in all kinds of weird boxes and sizes that wouldn't fit in racks with slots and I had to switch to shelves. (Haha…who am I talking to?)

[@badloop]

agreed

[@computerpastiche]

me

[@AlexaFaith-t1n]

Love it. Physical media lives forever. Although I love the odd CD box (Basic Channel metal boxes for example), uniformity is king.

[@fundament666]

Legend. Daniel, keep doing you, never quit.

[@viddywell9903]

The best score of the year! Love the video; TY for that :)

[@chaosme1ster]

First video that actually makes me want to own a Moog One, sound-wise. Well done Moog. Fascinating video as well. I know I'm gonna watch the movie, if only for the soundtrack. Lots of classical Vangelis vibes in there, but with a modern twist. Great stuff.

[@djvelocity]

I can honestly say, Uncut Gems was the best movie I’ve seen in 10 years. The music, the acting, it’s truly a masterpiece! 😳🔥

[@swz_tor]

being dan's studio assistant gotta be a dope job 💀

[@jd87a]

@@phantommagnolia not correct

[@runepuzzles]

thats Matt, Dans engineer who recorded and mixed the score

[@Crad4DRC]

@@phantommagnolia there's three people in the video bro. The engineer running Pro Tools is not the director, that's Matt

[@spencerpool6879]

this was a fantastic movie. but this soundtrack absolutely has NOT been talked about enough! it's so incredible. if it stood by itself it would be great but i would have no idea what kind of movie it went with... but when watching the film the soundtrack just matches so beautifully and heightens your emotional reaction perfectly

[@hellotcautiver]

When's he gonna drop Eccojams Vol 2

[@zeferrb1540]

Vast Emptiness never

[@shitmultiverse1404]

@@zeferrb1540 Oneohtrix Point

[@SlyHikari03]

That will be up to the fans to create.

[@aleksd7832]

does he need a ladder filter or a step filter to play the synths above his head?

[@filmtoppings]

This movie actually started with Adam Sandler getting a colonoscopy

[@stefenderson4470]

sorta.

[@santiagorivera9213]

Cr9

[@TheMovieJunkiez]

It actually started with a guy injuring his leg looking for opals.

[@tonamaradiaga1882]

It started in africa we were well into the movie by that point

[@stifox1]

Film Toppings 😭😂😂

[@slyseparator7410]

What a match made in heaven. I cherish this art

[@cornerliston]

Nice to see. Not aware of this film but have to watch it now just because of the music. Would be fun hearing more about how the team came up with the idea of having that very high contrast in styles, a film like this would usually have orchestrated music. Great job of the director and team deciding to go with this score. I would probably never watch this movie if it wasn't for the score. Well done.

[@barrymcevoy302]

Absolutely brilliant stuff. A massive part of what makes this such a great film.

[@patrickcarroll1754]

This is exactly what I wanted to see. And hear. Awesome doc.

[@tedfire]

This is one of my all time favourite sound tracks. Easily easily up there with Vangelis Blade Runner or TD Sorcerer. Daniel Lopitain just captures a spirit an essence of the music that I love so much and makes it new and exciting. I've listened to this Album so so many times I never get tired of it. Thank you so much Daniel.

[@MrSeancurtis]

The soundtrack was so good it the movie was it's background. Don't imagine this movie being this good without these guys. Unbelievable talent

[@auxorion]

Uncut Gems OST, brought to you by the Moog One.

[@MC-zc5qp]

Amazing soundtrack - congratulations Dan and Matt!!!!

[@opencarrydrift6308]

Safdies are already one of my favorite american filmmakers but I have to say it's kind of strange how "cool" they are right down to the opn and ariel pink soundtracks

[@whiskyandsynths]

Absolutely brilliant! Loved the soundtrack and film, so it's amazing to see behind the scenes

[@loganwelty7094]

This is wickedly inspiring. Thank you for making this lil documentary

[@Intuicean]

Right when I saw the movie I knew this soundtrack was special, those Synths are a national treasure and need to be protected!

[@ricjenner1120]

There is a reverb effect on Daniel lopatins synth lines - about 1:25 in for instance and all over replica - I’ve been trying to identify it. It’s almost gated , more ethereal than a typical room reverb. Anyway, his production skills are unparalleled and anytime he has a new project, I’m there.

[@masterdude619]

went into uncut gems for adam sandler and safdie bro’s, but left with the soundtrack. this guy is a genius

[@dunnenrb]

Everything about this is EPIC

[@diedivadie]

Thank Moog! More of this.

[@suedejury]

So much of selling one's craft is knowing how to speak about it in an exciting-yet-mysterious way. Joseph: "The time frame was insane but there was a sanity inside of it that was kind of, I think, rooted in the new age element of the score." Translation: they kept the creative process loose & open, and came up with some atmospheric cool sh*t in a short amount of time.

[@FOUL_TROUBLE]

i see a lot of love for Akira here and i wanted to point yall to the record "Capsule's Pride" by Bwana. not sure what you'd call it - it's not a new OST but it uses and changes all the music from Akira and is gorgeous. it's kinda deceptive, starts out with a mostly traditional (but excellent) house vibe and holy shit does it evolve. some of the tracks on there still give me chills 4 years after release and countless listens. highly recommend it, i actually heard it before i saw Akira oddly enough.

[@PadChennington]

Legend

[@sponsoredbymusic]

I had some sneaking suspicion that I'd see you here 😂🖤🔥

[@Tibbon]

These are some of the best Moog One sounds I've heard in a video. Nice work!

[@HTMLpopper]

incredible soundtrack to an incredible film

[@daytonasaint-godfrey5074]

I paused the video to say, this shit is so fire

[@markdimi]

Phenomenal that the score of a movie got made at the same pace as the movie. The outcome? Brilliant

[@daftdoggo7662]

The vaporwave god himself

[@nitirumvetitum8336]

Daniel The Creator

[@zachlyons]

Thanks for putting this out, Moog team!

[@chaisephoebus]

This is awesome I loved the soundtrack of this film.

[@fisqual]

I watched this movie tonight. The soundtrack within 30 seconds had my full attention. About 3 minutes in when I saw 'Daniel Lopatin' in the beginning credits I somehow already knew. ...I really don't think I would have enjoyed this movie without this exact score.

[@jaffahal]

Best Sandler performance ever and soundtrack makes it. I still think about it quite regular. Got rar in my head! Bravo 👍🔥♥️👏

[@PhatsandSmall]

superb, love this .... incredible movie with an incredible soundtrack, made with the machines we love

[@adman4t]

Great Doco! Loved the soundtrack in this and in Good Time. Hope Daniel and The Sadfies collab on another movie again in the future!

[@billbrasky8525]

12:50 -13:06 describes exactly how I feel about every Zimmer score of the last 15 years. What a predictable crime that Lopatin was snubbed from an Oscar nomination this year. The academy are a bunch of dinosaurs.

[@tinytables]

honestly, synth scores rocks ‼‼

[@musicu-gp6to]

We really liked the soundtrack! It is Spanomarkou style,very modern,very European type unconventional. It gets you in the mood. Excellent. Greetings from Greece

[@cdcdcd6777]

it was the BEST soundtrack in 2019. it was ORIGINAL and fresh breath of air. you can tell what Oscars really stand for. UNCUT GEMS is the real BEST FILM , BEST SOUNDTRACK, BEST cinematography, BEST EDITING, BEST ACTING.... no other film comes even close.

[@chrisgkhawkinsart4974]

Love this man. Feeling the Wendy Carlos vibes throughout

[@aaronkannenkeril6711]

I feel like the weeknd's new album and this movie have many similarities. In both, the synths are electrifying.

[@daaimage]

Great work, you have really elevated that movie into sky high

[@trentthompson8289]

Beautiful work Moog fam.

[@Stayfocused99]

The music sounds like gemstones and anxiety.

[@fergie232]

accurate

[@def0rm0]

This score at times gave me Vangelis vibes for sure.

[@theofficialdrumcovers]

one of my favorite movie soundtracks since Mica Levi's score for Jackie (2016)

[@lukastaylor9544]

Soundtrack made it feel dreamlike and trapped you in anxiety despite sounding so pristine