OM – Conference Of The Birds

Conference of the Birds by Om is a deeply meditative and hypnotic work that distills the duo’s sound to its purest essence. With only bass, vocals, and drums, Om creates vast sonic landscapes that unfold slowly and deliberately, inviting listeners into a trance-like state. The two extended compositions, “At Giza” and “Flight of the Eagle,” serve as ritualistic journeys that explore tone, repetition, and spiritual depth. The album’s minimal instrumentation magnifies its impact, making every shift in rhythm or nuance resonate with weight and intention.

From a production perspective, Conference of the Birds strikes a remarkable balance between solemnity and power. The pacing is precise, creating a measured progression that culminates in crescendos of distorted bass and sparsely embellished percussion. The result is music that feels timeless—anchored yet expansive—and that plants itself firmly in the psyche long after the final notes fade.

Reviews

“Much like last time, the trance-inducing ex‑Sleep rhythm section allows huge, slightly fluctuating bass grooves, mantra-style vocals, and locked‑down drum ecstatics to unfurl as lengthy, addictive, metal‑inflected incantations.” – Pitchfork

“Conference of the Birds is a pristine bomb bursting in one evenly paced, fifteen‑minute explosion with an equally long aftershock that blazes, razes, and settles in a cloud of ash.” – Tiny Mix Tapes

“The sound of Om is a minimalistic, hypnotic journey to the deepest realms of stoner music.… Conference of the Birds, however, gets it just right. It has that same wonderful atmosphere, yet it is much more dynamic and it is so captivating that I can listen to it over and over.” – Scene Point Blank