Beyond fixed genre
Each composition develops through contrast, transformation and movement rather than a conventional verse-and-chorus structure. Shifting accents and changing musical perspectives are central to the OM7 sound.
The musical identity
About OM7
Instrumental music at the meeting point of progressive metal, symphonic scale, folk-inspired colour, jazz fusion freedom and cinematic atmosphere.
OM7 does not treat genre as a boundary. Heavy guitars, orchestral layers, irregular rhythmic structures, acoustic instruments, ritual textures and jazz-influenced interaction are shaped into complete musical narratives.
A cinematic musical world
The cinematic character grows from the way a composition creates space, direction, conflict and resolution through sound—not from imitating film music.
Rhythm as identity
Irregular metre and asymmetric movement act as expressive forces. The pulse may fracture, shift, resist expectation or temporarily disappear while the music remains structurally connected.
Orchestral scale, heavy sound
Strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion and keyboards interact with distorted guitars, bass and drums as one integrated musical structure.
Folk colour, jazz freedom
Folk influence appears through modal colour, acoustic texture, ritual repetition and melodic contour. Jazz fusion contributes harmonic flexibility, interaction and rhythmic independence.
Instrumental storytelling
Meaning is carried through rhythm, harmony, orchestration, sonic contrast and the transformation of musical material. Every release functions as a self-contained world.
Behind OM7
Heiki Laanemaa
Composer · Producer · Professional Music Engraver · Creator of OM7
Every OM7 composition is developed as a complete structure in which rhythm, harmony, orchestration, sound design and visual identity form one interconnected world.
The process
Composition first. Technology in service of intent
Structure
The process begins with rhythm, metre, harmony, thematic development, instrumental roles and dramatic direction.
Notation
Dorico is used for composition, orchestration, score preparation and detailed professional engraving.
Production
Orchestral, electronic and rock elements are shaped in Cubase as one integrated arrangement.
Final space
Mixing and mastering preserve orchestral detail while retaining clarity, weight and physical impact.
Studio tools
The OM7 production environment
No single library, synthesizer or plugin defines the OM7 sound. Identity comes from how contrasting elements are composed, organised and transformed.
Composition & notation+
Dorico Pro 6
NotePerformer 5
BabylonWaves Art Conductor 26 for Dorico
Production, orchestra & choir+
Cubase Pro 15
Kontakt 8
VSL Synchron Prime
VSL Synchron Strings Pro
VSL Synchron Elite Strings
VSL Synchron Woodwinds
VSL Synchron Brass
VSL Synchron Percussion
VSL Synchron Harp
EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus
Spitfire BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional
Orchestral Tools Berlin Series
Cantai
EastWest Hollywood Choirs
Strezov Choir Essentials
Strezov Storm Choir
Rock instruments & synthesis+
Superior Drummer 3
GetGood Drums Modern & Massive 2
Shreddage 3 Jupiter
Shreddage 3 Hydra
Neural DSP
Guitar Rig 7 Pro
Omnisphere 3
Zebra 3
Serum 2
Arturia V Collection 11 Pro
Mixing, space & mastering+
Vienna MIR Pro 3D
FabFilter Total Bundle
iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced
iZotope Neutron 5
Soundtoys 5
Valhalla reverbs and delays
Immersive audio
BHSME 360
Binaural Headphone Spatial Master Edition 360
OM7 is expanding its production into immersive audio. Alongside conventional stereo masters, selected releases are also produced as dedicated BHSME 360 versions, creating a three-dimensional headphone listening experience in which depth, height, distance and spatial placement become an integral part of the music itself.
BHSME 360 binaural spatial mixing is also available as a dedicated service for artists and producers, with the spatial design tailored to the source material while preserving musical weight, clarity and impact.
OM7 — BHSME 360 Binaural MixingOne integrated workflow
Notation, orchestration, rock production
and synthesis remain connected
The result is not a stack of separate layers. Every element is assigned a structural and dramatic role inside the composition.