Do.om Yoga & NYX @ MAC2
The harmonious blend of doom metal and celestial voices to transport you to other realms.
Photos & review by James Gough
During a recent media preview, I had the privilege listening to members of NYX and Kamellia from Do.om Yoga as they talked about their Dark Mofo collaboration with using doom metal with ethereal choir voices. Their description of this collaboration couldn't prepare me for the awe-inspiring, other worldy set I was about to see.
As I stepped into MAC2, I’m hit with a soothing aroma of burning sage that filled the air. Instantly, a sense of calm and serenity washed over me, allowing me to embrace the upcoming experience. At the heart of the venue stood an altar adorned with flickering candles, casting gentle, mesmerizing shadows. The ambient lighting gracefully danced within the space, creating an atmosphere of mystique and enchantment. On the stage a familiar scene with amps, guitars, and microphones awaited..
As the starting time drew near, the 250 yoga mats meticulously arranged throughout the venue. Like faceless specters, attendees began to fill the mats, eagerly awaiting the commencement of the show. The fusion of a captivating ambiance, the promise of powerful music, and the collective presence of those sharing this extraordinary event created an atmosphere unlike anything I had ever experienced.
Having witnessed NYX's incredible performance earlier in the week, which left an indelible mark on this year's Dark Mofo for everyone in attendance, I entered this event with high expectations. Little did I know that what awaited me would blow everything else away.
What I then witnessed was an otherworldly convergence of sonic mastery and spiritual connection. The harmonious blend of doom metal and celestial voices to transport you to other realms. While some chose to move effortlessly through the yoga session, some chose to lay still and have the energy of the room wash over them, and I don’t blame them. I caught myself constantly closing my eyes for a few moments between shooting to soak in what was going on.
This was simply put an extraordinary adventure, where the boundaries between music and spirituality blur, and the power of sound becomes a transcendent force. Hands down the high light of my Dark Mofo 2023.
The only downside to all of this. I can’t see this every single week.
