Born and raised in Massachusetts, Lopatin is the son of Russian Jewish emigrants from the former Soviet Union, both with musical backgrounds. Some of his first experiments with electronic music were inspired by his father’s collection of dubbed jazz fusion tapes and his Roland Juno-60 synthesizer, an instrument that has since been used extensively by Lopatin in the studio and on-stage. Lopatin attended Hampshire College in Massachusetts before moving to Brooklyn, New York to attend grad school at Pratt Institute, studying archival science. During that time, he became involved in Brooklyn's underground noise music scene.
In January 2017, a collaboration between Oneohtrix Point Never and FKA twigs was confirmed. In 2017, Oneohtrix Point Never provided the soundtrack for the film Good Time, directed by Ben & Josh Safdie. He won the Soundtrack Award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for his work on the film, which included a collaboration with singer Iggy Pop entitled "The Pure and the Damned." The film's soundtrack was released via Warp on August 11, 2017.
Black Snow
Oneohtrix Point Never Lyrics
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Black snow is coming, saw it on TV
No information, no harmony
Yeah, a wave of black snow
A wave of black snow
Nothing comes out of the black snow
Nothing comes to you naturally
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Return to the Earth, save your family
Nothing created without the seed
Nothing destroyed without the meat
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Yeah, a wave of black snow
House on fire, no need to smoke
Door's gotta open before you go
What's at the bottom of a black hole?
A wave of black holes
Nothing but a bunch of
Unanswered questions lately
A wave of black snow
A wave of black snow
A wave of black snow
A wave of black snow
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Yeah, a wave of black snow
A wave of black snow
The lyrics to Oneohtrix Point Never's song Black Snow are mysterious and intriguing, leaving room for various interpretations. The phrase "blind vision, blind belief" may refer to the tendency of people to follow blindly what they see and hear on TV, without questioning the validity or the consequences of the information they receive. The mention of "black snow" as something that is coming may suggest an impending disaster or catastrophe. The lack of information and harmony may also imply a state of confusion and disorientation caused by the overwhelming flow of information in today's world. The repetition of the phrase "a wave of black snow" creates a sense of doom and helplessness, as if the singer is warning the listeners of an inevitable and unstoppable force.
The line "Nothing comes out of the black snow, nothing comes to you naturally" could indicate that the black snow is not only a physical but also a metaphorical phenomenon, robbing people of their natural abilities and creativity. "Magnetic shadows" may represent the attraction of negative forces or ideas that undermine people's willpower and individuality. The call to "return to the Earth, save your family" suggests a need to reconnect with our roots and basic values in order to survive the challenges of a changing world. The lines "nothing created without the seed, nothing destroyed without the meat" reinforce the idea that everything in life has a cause and an effect, and that we are responsible for our actions and their consequences.
The song ends with a series of rhetorical questions that reflect the uncertainty and confusion of our times. The reference to a "house on fire" may symbolize a situation that is out of control, while asking what's at the bottom of a black hole may allude to the mysteries and the vastness of the universe. The repetition of "a wave of black snow" at the end of the song emphasizes the sense of foreboding and anxiety that pervades the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Blind vision, blind belief
Lacking clarity and understanding, relying solely on faith and trust.
Black snow is coming, saw it on TV
An impending disaster or chaos was foreseen through mass media and broadcasts.
No information, no harmony
Absence of knowledge and understanding leads to a lack of agreement and order.
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
Nothing comes out of the black snow
No positive results or outcomes can be expected from the impending chaos or disaster.
Nothing comes to you naturally
The situation cannot be resolved or handled effortlessly.
Among the ruins; magnetic shadows
In the aftermath of the chaos or disaster, remnants and traces will still linger and attract attention.
Return to the Earth, save your family
The only way to ensure survival is to return to nature and protect one's loved ones.
Nothing created without the seed
Everything has a source or origin that contributed to its creation.
Nothing destroyed without the meat
Every destruction involves a loss or sacrifice.
House on fire, no need to smoke
An emergency situation is already ongoing, and additional harmful actions or habits are unnecessary.
Door's gotta open before you go
An exit strategy or plan must be established before leaving a difficult or dangerous situation.
What's at the bottom of a black hole?
A rhetorical question emphasizing the mystery and uncertainty of a hopeless situation.
A wave of black holes
An emphasis on the magnitude and extent of the overwhelming problem or situation.
Nothing but a bunch of
The following lines are a continuation of the previous thought or idea.
Unanswered questions lately
An emphasis on the lack of clarity and understanding in recent times.
A wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
A wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
A wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
A wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
Yeah, a wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
A wave of black snow
Reinforcement of the idea of an impending chaos or disaster.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Daniel Lopatin, Shaun Trujillo
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@ifd4626
"What´s at the bottom of a black hole? A wave of black holes." This song calms me when i am at the top of my sadness tuning me up in its frecuency, thanks Daniel
@the2ndcoming135
Or, God said you’re not allowed to play with guns at this time😅
@vredtaltveder7966
@@the2ndcoming135 was never sure, but was always amused with the idea that the most evil force in the world has programmed us to find it in the most beautiful, affecting art. this is the first time considering that oneohtrix might be representing such an evil, even detected in some of the notes arranged, the emotions, the things..now i am interested in the videos, and sure enough, what i somehow suspected seems to be revealed. the black goo, the halftime show with weakened, the negative spaces containing symbols, the obvious devil here and on the cover of another release, the owl, the supposition of cultish music by previous release, the audio bath he is capable of - and even the reference of black snow, like the graphene everywhere, which will connect the flesh to the ayyy eye
@the2ndcoming135
@@vredtaltveder7966 well, Black can mean a number of things outside of America. Including evil. Which, is why I make people know I’m German first before my skin color. I was blonde before my skin was noticeably Black by definition😆
@jonixf
This was ahead of time.
@jonixf
@@bucketarchitect talking about current situation
@SYNKSENTURY
indeed
@BillyKraut
2018. Daniel tried to warn us. We listened, but we didn't understand the message.
Forgive us, Daniel.
@TunaminV1
If you want I can explain the whole Age Of theory to you.
@bernardodocruzeiro2496
@@TunaminV1 yes please :)