OMRI. is the up-and-coming Israeli producer who returns today via Disco Halal with his debut EP ‘My Name Is Omri Dot.‘ Across all four tracks, the musician demonstrates his distinct, psychedelic sound, illustrating why he’s one of Tel Aviv’s biggest exports right now.
The artist takes us on a musical voyage around his motherland, exposing our eyes to the vast possibilities of dance music, spanning left-field house, indie-dance, and breakbeat. The EP represents an unusual sound evocative of some of our early pioneers – Moscoman, Red Axes, Simple Symmetry – as well as young, courageous, pioneering artists such as OMRI. Disco Halal is the ideal place for them to explore their craft in a very open-minded environment.
‘My Name Is Omri Dot’ is a real statement of intent from the artist in terms of debut EPs. These four tracks merely reflect the start of an amazing adventure for OMRI, who is now ready to take his Middle Eastern sound throughout the world.
We’re confident that these four tunes will catapult the artist to new heights. Below we discuss with OMRI. how he’s finding the music scene, what his advice is to other musicians and insight into his career development as an artist. We can’t wait to watch how far he goes.
Will you let us know what it’s like being an Israeli producer within the music scene right now?
It’s excellent. Tel Aviv, and pretty much the rest of the country, is obsessed with electronic music these days. DJs and producers receive a lot more interest and attention, so being in the music scene feels pleasant and comfortable.
What was your journey into music like? As a child were you surrounded by sound?
Yes, I’ve been surrounded by sound since I was six years old; my mother decided for me that I’d learn to play the guitar haha; she probably recognized my musical side and decided to push things forward.
I discovered joy in it and began to show interest in other instruments such as the piano, drums, saxophone, and even the harmonica for a short time before going on to study music in high school and later academics. When I was 17, I went to my first Psytrance party, which is very common in Israel – I was amazed by the music and it opened my eyes to a new world, everything was fresh and new to me, and I was so curious about it that when the party ended, I went straight back home and typed “How to make electronic music” into Google. I didn’t leave my room since then, I was completely addicted to it, and as we say – the rest is history.
Describe what left-field dance music is, for those who don’t know?
For me, It’s unusual or unexpected electronic music that doesn’t fit into “genre definitions”.
You represent a vibrant new generation of musicians emerging out of Tel-Aviv, what advice would you give to other musicians/producers?
I hate being corny, but it’s true – I believe in doing whatever you want, literally, do whatever you want, don’t go into patterns and try to get in line with whatever is currently hitting, just do whatever you feel like, be real – everyone can feel plastic:) and the most important thing is – never stop trying, if one person says no, the next one might say yes.
Your upcoming EP ‘My Name Is Omri Dot’ is being released via Disco Halal, can you tell us a bit about this project, what it represents etc?
The EP is about creating dance music free of the status quo and it represents the beginning of an exciting journey.
Out of all four tracks on the EP, which is your favourite & why?
Well, I love all of my children … But, if you insist, my favourite track is The Spotlight, which I like the most because it’s unique, groovy, sexy, makes me want to get crazy, and makes people feel good.
Are you going to perform the EP live? Have you got any shows lined up, can you tell us a bit about them?
I’m thinking about performing live but not at the moment.
About my shows – Everything is so dynamic these days but I know one thing for sure – I run Tuesday nights in a club called ‘DRAMA’ in Tel Aviv with my friends and we call it ‘MORE THAN FRIENDS’ We’ve been doing it for the past three years, so this is my home base.
How would you like your music to develop even more over the next couple of years?
Since producing music has always been about sharing my energy, I believe that with my personal growth and experiences as a person and as an artist over the years, I will gain insights and translate some of them into the music I will make in the coming years.
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