One-Hour Ceremony - an unparalleled digital album
Jowee Omicil announces a new version of his acclaimed album "SpiriTuaL HeaLinG: Bwa KaYimaN FreeDoM Suite" on September 27, 2024 - an unparalleled digital album, "One HouR CereMonY," a 60-minute continuous track presented as originally intended.
The digital album "SpiriTuaL HeaLinG: Bwa KaYimaN FreeDoM Suite - One HouR CereMonY" offers a revolutionary listening experience with its 60-minute continuous incantation. This unprecedent release merges the ancestral power of the Haitian revolution with the spirit of Ornette Coleman, showcasing Omicil’s fully improvised suite—a departure from traditional, composed suites. As Omicil puts it, "It’s written in the spirit." By embracing this bold approach, Omicil not only redefines the musical suite but also demonstrates his commitment to artistic integrity and singularity.
This release embodies the unity, resilience, and freedom central to the project. RFI has praised it as "a duty of remembrance, a meditative and liberating hymn that reveals the truth of history," underscoring the profound narratives in Omicil’s music.
Since its initial release in December 2023, "SpiriTuaL HeaLinG: Bwa KaYimaN FreeDoM SuiTe" has received critical acclaim. Jazzwise calls it "a triumph of socio-political commentary and musical excellence," while BBC6’s Gilles Peterson describes it as "one of the records of the year when it comes to Jazz."
Jowee Omicil’s "SpiriTuaL HeaLinG" transcends traditional musical boundaries, offering a profound experience that blends sound, culture, and spirituality. TAZ emphasized that "It is music that can only be fully experienced through concentrated listening. Only then does it reveal its full impact," underscoring the album's immersive nature.
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