Born September 8, 1971, in Phoenix, Arizona, Dustin OHalloran co-founded indie band Devics before releasing his solo debut, Piano Solos (2004), which caught Sofia Coppolas attention and launched his film-composing career (including Marie Antoinette). He later won a Primetime Emmy for the Transparent main title theme and collaborated with Hauschka on the Oscar-nominated Lion score. He is also one half of A Winged Victory for the Sullen. His most recent solo records are Silfur (2021) and 1 0 0 1 (2024, Deutsche Grammophon).

Mood and energy: Cinematic, tender, minimal. Recommended uses: Reflection.

Sacred Ground Confidence Score: 5 out of 5 stars   Final recommendation: Approved.

Why this artist belongs in Sacred Sounds: An Emmy-winning composer whose solo piano catalog anchors much of the modern contemplative-piano genre.