Om Shanti Om
Don Cherry · 2020
47 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A fusion of meditative soundscapes and free jazz improvisation that transports listeners to transcendent realms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Om Shanti Om — This title track embodies the album's spirit, merging rhythmic complexity with serene melodies, inviting listeners into a contemplative state.
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Chenrezig — A lengthy piece that showcases Cherry's mastery of improvisation alongside richly layered instrumentation, capturing the essence of spiritual awakening.
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Flute Song — Featuring Cherry's signature flute work, this track highlights the album's thematic focus on harmony and connection through sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- transcendent exploration of sound
- meditative moments for reflection
- spiritual journeys through improvisation
- dynamic shifts in tempo
- intimate listening for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward structures
- prefer predictable song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Om Shanti Om is a significant addition to Don Cherry's discography, reflecting his lifelong exploration of world music and spirituality. This album arrives as Cherry continues to influence the avant-garde jazz scene, building on his legacy from the 1960s onward.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Luna Turca 1:44
- 2 Om Shanti Om 6:55
- 3 Chenrezig 11:49
- 4 Nana’s Solo 3:56
- 5 A Chi Chi Ou 1:39
- 6 Koye 6:32
- 7 Flute Song 5:16
- 8 Dissolution 9:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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