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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Punch-Drunk Love 2049.

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

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

Listening to the soundtrack absolutely zooted. I am euphoric

This movie actually started with Adam Sandler getting a colonoscopy

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.

The music sounds like gemstones and anxiety.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Lopatin is perfect. A truly underrated genius.

The vaporwave god himself

Legend

His book and movie collection is baller af

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

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

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

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

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?)

Super glad OPN is getting this boost from the Safdies. Replica, Garden of Delete, and Age Of are all such absolutely original albums, even from one to another. I see Replica as Daniels “easy listening” album, G.O.D. as his “pop” album and Age Of as like some weird new age space drama soundtrack. I drive tree crews around and put on OPN sometimes to weird out my buddies. Some of them really dig it but all of them agree it’s different from anything else in the world.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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! 😳🔥

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.

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

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.

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

When's he gonna drop Eccojams Vol 2

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.

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

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.

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..

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!

What a match made in heaven. I cherish this art

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legend. Daniel, keep doing you, never quit.

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.

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.

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

thank you for showing the bookshelf

Thanks for putting this out, Moog team!

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.

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

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

Thank Moog! More of this.

Everything about this is EPIC

Amazing soundtrack - congratulations Dan and Matt!!!!

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

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

honestly, synth scores rocks ‼‼

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!

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

The soundtrack is a Gem. Mix that with Mica Levi's Under the Skin, and you've a great playlist. (plus Burial.)

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

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

This is awesome I loved the soundtrack of this film.

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

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

@10:35 those low chanting voices sound amazing

incredible soundtrack to an incredible film

Love this man. Feeling the Wendy Carlos vibes throughout

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

WOW! everything about this movie is pure talent

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.

His score is pure gem :)

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

Beautiful work Moog fam.

Absolutely brilliant soundtrack

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