Omnisphere
Omnisphere is an album by avant-jazz-funk organ trio Medeski, Martin & Wood and the "new music collective" Alarm Will Sound orchestra recorded live at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts in Denver CO. Reception. In his review for "DownBeat", Michael Jackson stated, "Medeski Martin & Wood’s new album offers a summation of the group’s purpose three decades into its unconventional career. Omnisphere (Indirecto), recorded in 2015 with new-music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, provides evidence of the trio’s boundless creativity." Philip Boot of "JazzTimes" stated, "on the provocative "Omnisphere", recorded live in 2015, Medeski Martin  & Wood venture into contemporary classical music, with the help of 20-piece chamber orchestra Alarm Will Sound." "Spectrum Culture"'s Will Layman commented, "With "Omnisphere", MMW proves again that they are committed to surprises despite their popularity. Collaborating with Alarm Will Sound, a small orchestra from the “new music” side of the classical world, they have created yet another kind of hybrid creativity." Bill Milkowski of "The Absolute Sound" commented, "...the direct hits far outweigh the misses throughout this intriguing double vinyl album."