audiOhm
(aw-dee-ome)
2016 on the rooftop of The Hanoi Social Club, Hanoi (VN)
audiOhm is a live electronic sound bath that combines elements of meditation, improvisation, and psychedelic music to create an immersive and transformative auditory and visual experience. It is led by a small group of improvising musicians who work together using a combination of synthesized electronic tones, live instrumentation, as well as samples of environmental sounds, to create a rich and dynamic soundscape in real-time.
audiOhm begins with a meditation on the breath, which is loosely based on Anapana meditation, a traditional practice that involves focusing the attention on the breath as it flows in and out of the body. This helps participants to quiet their minds and enter a state of relaxation, preparing them for the journey ahead. This is followed by a period of silence, during which the musicians gradually introduce a range of frequencies, rhythms and timbres starting with subtle and minimal sounds, gradually adding layers and complexity. Live psychedelic visuals are projected during the sound bath, adding to the immersive nature of the experience.
Throughout the sound bath, synthesized tones and ambient sound textures combine with live instrumentation to create a dynamic and constantly evolving auditory landscape that is designed to stimulate the senses and induce a state of altered consciousness, changes in perception, and an overall sense of well-being. As the experience reaches its climax, the sound may become more intense and chaotic, before slowly dissipating into a state of calm and relaxation.
As audiOhm comes to a close, participants are guided through a meditation on loving kindness, which is loosely based on Metta meditation, a traditional practice that involves sending well wishes to oneself and others. This helps to cultivate feelings of love and compassion towards oneself and others, and helps participants to carry these positive emotions with them as they return to their everyday lives. As the sound bath ends, participants are left feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and deeply relaxed.
The audiOhm experience lasts about an hour and is held in a comfortable and relaxed setting, with participants sitting or lying down on mats and pillows. Some find the experience to be deeply relaxing and meditative, while others may find it to be energizing and uplifting. We truly hope you have a transformative, healing, relaxing and fun experience!
audiOhm current schedule 2023:
Mondays, 6pm at Studio 34, West Philly
Tuesdays, 7pm at Center City Breathe, South Philly
3rd Thursday, 7pm at Our House Cultural Center, Germantown
Ticket + Info: https://linktr.ee/numbfoot
somewhere…
between wake
and sleep…
float away on sonic dreamscapes…
audiOhm in The Hanoi Social Club, Hanoi, Vietnam (2016)
where it all started…
2017, audiOhm at The Hanoi Social Club, Hanoi, Vietnam