An Om thread (Al Cisneros / Chris Hakius)

sensible68 · #1 09-07-2007, 09:11 AM

Can't find a specific thread on these guys and I think they deserve one! Their 'Conference of the Birds' album made me pick the bass back up again after 15 years fallow.

Thought it would be of interest as they are just bass+vox & drums and create an immense sound. I was fortunate to see them play at the UK's Supersonic 07 festival in July, they were easily the best thing, even outshone Mogwai. Damn they were heavy, probably the most intense sound I've heard live.

New album out on 2nd Oct, Pilgrimage, produced by Steve Albini.

Here's some further info from the board:

Big Green Cabs
My hero (Al Cisneros)

More Green Cabs
Electric Amp/Green Amp Cabinets

Grimlock spotted Al's gear
Heavy with no guitars

James Hart · #2 09-07-2007, 09:21 AM

good stuff... it appeals to the Black Sabbathish edge of my tastes. I like Sleep too.

Sleep · #3 09-07-2007, 02:34 PM

Amazing band. I'm eagerly anticipating the new album.

Matt Till · #4 09-08-2007, 09:42 AM

OM!

I don't think I have anything to add. All I know is I NEED a Ric and some Greenification.

sensible68 · #5 09-11-2007, 03:02 PM

here are some videos from the Supersonic Fest

Flight of the eagle

At Giza (pt1)

at giza (pt2) (fuzz kicks in at 8:50!)

see a ricky earn its money

Matt Till · #6 09-11-2007, 04:23 PM

Now all I have to do is earn money for a ric

Scroller · #7 12-19-2007, 08:27 PM

Sorry to jump in so late but I was just recently turned on to these guys. A bass playing buddy of mine kept telling me to check them out. I was in my local record store the other day when I stumbled across an impressive, hefty-looking slab of vinyl called Pilgrimage. The credits on the back sealed the deal as it was recorded by Steve Albini. Here's what I figured:

Bass and Drums+Vinyl+Steve Albini = How the hell could I possibly go wrong??
...and I was right!

superbassman2000 · #8 12-19-2007, 10:58 PM

wow--this is cool--I just started really digging the band "sleep" which Al used to sing for, and here is this thread--I would have never known! and to think when i first saw this thread i didn't even care

I have to check this band out!

skaliwag66 · #9 12-20-2007, 12:00 AM

Incredible band.
Rays of the Sun is a great tune!

Scroller · #10 12-20-2007, 12:35 AM

Yep. I am officially psyched to check out their other recordings now. Sleep too. Ya know, I really love the idea. Just bass/vocals and drums delivered with sheer power and intensity. Love that pictue too in the original post. Looks like Al Cisneros is plugged into two pedals. Wonder if one of those is a distortion of some kind...

. Also, the old Sabbath poster in the back is not going unnoticed

. It would be phenomenal if these guys can sell enough CD's and tickets to their shows to support their lifestyles without them having to work menial jobs. To me, what they are doing is truly inspirational. As long as they keep producing music of this quality, I will keep supporting them. Can't wait to check 'em out live

!

pompompom · #11 12-20-2007, 02:22 AM

I like how they get better and better with each record. From Sleep without a guitar to something meditative on the last record(esp. first and last song). However, I dont really like how the songs end, the sound a little unfinished to my ears.

jollygiantchris · #12 12-20-2007, 03:04 AM

sleep is a great band but TBH i actually like om better especially the song pilgrimage that bassline is just amazing i absolutely ****ing love it

im just curious but is that a 4003 or an old 4001

roflol · #13 12-20-2007, 04:52 AM

i have such gas for a green 4X15 :/

jollygiantchris · #14 12-20-2007, 04:07 PM

i wonder how nice a green 1x15 would sound in my rig

it kinda sucks theres nowhere to try out stuff like this before buying it

its not that expensive if its not too heavy i just might buy one later this year (08') when i re-do my cab setup

Supa Scoopa · #15 12-20-2007, 04:18 PM

I read in bass player that its a new 4003, the bass in Om is in E standard so I guess he keeps his old green 4001 for C standard tunes.

Deluge Of Sound · #16 12-20-2007, 07:59 PM

Yeah, Om is the shizzy hizzy. I missed out on the chance to see them live, as it was two-hours away by car, and in order to get a ride I would've had to pay for my ride's ticket too.

So I cut my losses by cranking their discography.

Saetia · #17 12-20-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbassman2000

wow--this is cool--I just started really digging the band "sleep" which Al used to sing for, and here is this thread--I would have never known! and to think when i first saw this thread i didn't even care

I have to check this band out!

The other night when I turned you onto Sleep, I told you to check out OM because Al is in it. I also had you check out High On Fire as well, which is Sleep derived.

I really really really want to take in OM live, I can only imagine after seeing many similar bands from the genre live that it's very intense.

Peace

-Benny

superbassman2000 · #18 12-21-2007, 04:33 PM

lol you told me about so many bands I couldn't keep track of them all hahaha!

btw, here is the 415s in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDvFHbMNBKs

Saetia · #19 12-21-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbassman2000

lol you told me about so many bands I couldn't keep track of them all hahaha!

btw, here is the 415s in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDvFHbMNBKs

If I didn't have to carry it I'd want one.

Thanks for the video man!

Peace

-Benny

sensible68 · #20 02-26-2008, 05:01 PM

The tone on the first Pilgrimage track in particular is quite something.