Oneohtrix Point Never
A member of the Millennial generation, Oneohtrix Point Never was born in 1982 in Boston and went on to become a celebrated Musician.
American musician
"His career reached a new zenith with his critically acclaimed score for the Safdie brothers' 2017 film, *Good Time*." — About Oneohtrix Point Never
| Metric | Oneohtrix Point Never | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 43 | 57 | -14 yrs |
| Career length | 25 yrs | ~35 yrs | -10 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Oneohtrix Point Never
Did you know that Daniel Lopatin originally started making music under the Oneohtrix Point Never moniker as a side project while working at a record store?
- His stage name, Oneohtrix Point Never, is a phonetic rendering of "1-800-COLLECT," inspired by old TV ads.
- He won the Soundtrack Award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for his score to the Safdie brothers' film *Good Time*.
- Lopatin frequently incorporates samples of forgotten 80s and 90s TV commercials and soundscapes into his early works.
- He produced and co-wrote several tracks on The Weeknd's critically acclaimed 2022 album, *Dawn FM*.
- His early sound was heavily influenced by the Roland Juno-60 synthesizer, which he acquired from his father.
His career reached a new zenith with his critically acclaimed score for the Safdie brothers' 2017 film, *Good Time*. The score not only earned him the Soundtrack Award at Cannes but also brought his unique, atmospheric electronic sound to a much wider audience, solidifying his reputation as a visionary composer.
Oneohtrix Point Never has profoundly influenced contemporary electronic music, pushing the boundaries of experimental sound design and sampling. His work has inspired a generation of artists and redefined what's possible in avant-garde film scoring.