This Morn’Omina – Omm Of Life (Digital EP – Zazen Sounds)
Mika Goedrijk first emerged with his project This Morn’Omina in the late ’90s. Since then, he has built an impressive discography and been involved in numerous other projects, but This Morn’Omina has always remained his most personal artistic outlet. A few years ago, he announced the end of the project—yet now, at the age of 50, with a surprising new line-up and a new label, he returns with a four-track EP.
True to form, the Belgian project revolves around a strong conceptual core—this time exploring a specific, saccadic motion that ultimately transitions into a meditative state.
Musically, TMO’s signature sound is instantly recognizable: precise, layered compositions driven by exhilarating percussion, meticulously crafted Industrial and Tribal textures, and—more than ever—warm string elements that add a softer, more emotional dimension. This new work feels somewhat more restrained, yet it exudes a heightened sense of mysticism, thanks to an atmosphere that asserts itself more directly. Tribal vocal fragments enrich the sonic landscape, drawing the listener into an almost Trance-like state.
This Morn’Omina is back—and that’s undeniably a good thing. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Omm Of Life”:
https://thismornomina.bandcamp.com/track/omm-of-life
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