Jack DeJohnette - Music in the Key of Om
Music in the Key of Om is an album by Jack DeJohnette. It was recorded in 2003 and issued in 2005 by DeJohnette's Golden Beams Productions as the label's inaugural release. The album features DeJohnette on synthesizer, bells, and a new line of instruments developed in conjunction with the Sabian cymbal company, and consists of a single, hour-long track of ambient music intended for meditation and relaxation, a departure from DeJohnette's typical work in the jazz style.
In an interview, DeJohnette noted that the album came about as a result of working with his wife, Lydia, a "vibrational healer." He reflected: "these are stressful times, and I thought there was a need for some music for people to relax... People who did yoga and meditated and also just wanted to chill-out really liked the music. So I think that's a musical contribution that I can give, that gives me joy doing it, and helps people in their lives." [+]
