Yom

Yom sounds like a bridge between the ancient and the futuristic. At the center is his clarinet, which he plays with a technical mastery that allows it to weep, laugh, and eventually dissolve into pure texture. It is music that feels deeply rooted in the soil of Eastern Europe but is constantly looking toward the stars through a telescope of modern synthesis and reverb.

What makes him distinctive is his refusal to stay in the klezmer box. While he honors the tradition's emotional intensity, he frequently strips away the frantic dance rhythms in favor of long, echoing drones and cinematic soundscapes. He treats the clarinet as a voice capable of prayer, often recording in spaces with massive natural resonance to emphasize the spiritual weight of every breath.

Start with 'Celebration' for a perfect balance of his rhythmic energy and his more ethereal, contemporary leanings. If you prefer something more stripped-back and haunting, 'Alone in the Light' showcases his ability to hold a room with nothing but a single woodwind and a sense of profound mystery.