HiRez Poll Moby - REPRISE [Blu-Ray Audio (Dolby Atmos)]

[rtbluray]

Please post your thoughts and comments on this brand new release from Moby entitled "Reprise".
The album has been mixed in both 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos, and the release has LOTS of extra video content, including the full documentary film "Moby Doc".
The Dolby Atmos mix is also streaming on all Dolby Atmos streaming providers.
https://music.apple.com/us/album/reprise/1557914502

 

[timothyemerson]

Please post your thoughts and comments on this brand new release from Moby entitled "Reprise".
The album has been mixed in both 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos, and the release has LOTS of extra video content, including the full documentary film "Moby Doc".
The Dolby Atmos mix is also streaming on all Dolby Atmos streaming providers.

Thanks rtbluray, I hadn't heard about this. Giving it an audition on the YouTube now.

God Moving Over the Face of the Waters sounds good. Heat, man. De Niro and Pacino best buds. "Told you I was never goin' back". Awesome.

 

[kvsawilson]

Any real reviews? I'd order if someone tells me it has a worthy surround mix. Any idea who mixed it?

K

 

[haikubass]

Any idea who mixed it?

Nick Rives is credited for the immersive mix streaming via Tidal.

 

[Mr. Afternoon]

Got a chance to demo the 5.1 mix at a friend's house. Underwhelming. Not enough spreading for the content, IMO.

 

[kvsawilson]

Got a chance to demo the 5.1 mix at a friend's house. Underwhelming. Not enough spreading for the content, IMO.

Disappointing to hear. Seems like his music would be prime for a good surround mix.

K

 

[Mr. Afternoon]

Disappointing to hear. Seems like his music would be prime for a good surround mix.

K

Indeed, I'm still angry about that unreleased 5.1 mix of Play.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Got a chance to demo the 5.1 mix at a friend's house. Underwhelming. Not enough spreading for the content, IMO.

Have to agree Mr. Afternoon. While the content is pleasant enough, slapping the Dolby Atmos moniker on this ambient only disc is a sham. Unfortunately, DGG has been releasing quite a few BD~As of their Classical Music with DOLBY ATMOS 'pretensions' only to realize in 5.1 and ATMOS .... it's ambient ONLY.

Now IF ONLY MOBY would order a FRESH DISCRETE REMIX of his classic PLAY, he'd make all of his many fans Happier Campers!

A 7 from me!

 

[perzon57]

Have to agree Mr. Afternoon. While the content is pleasant enough, slapping the Dolby Atmos moniker on this ambient only disc is a sham. Unfortunately, DGG has been releasing quite a few BD~As of their Classical Music with DOLBY ATMOS 'pretensions' only to realize in 5.1 and ATMOS .... it's ambient ONLY.

Now IF ONLY MOBY would order a FRESH DISCRETE REMIX of his classic PLAY, he'd make all of his many fans Happier Campers!

A 7 from me!

Do you have a Amos setup? If not, how can you tell how it sounds in Atmos? To me it sounds real good in Atmos, gave it 9.

 

[splinter7]

I respectfully disagree with proclaiming this as a simply “ambient” mix.

This a sneaky subtle Atmos mix. Love it!
A gorgeous chill out album.

While the music could fall into the genre of ambient, the Atmos mix is plenty discrete.

Samples:
The first track (Everlong) begins with acoustic guitars and humming primarily in the front left for about a minute. Then a piano appears in right front, Snare rim click in the center, synth in the rear left. Then an ambient swing into the rear right. A overall ambient piece but certainly discrete.

The second track (Natural Blues) is a more straightforward track. A bluesly vocal from the two singers over a slight techno/rock beat.
The background vocals sit in the height speakers. The synth melody sneakily works around the room from speaker to speaker.

Go, the third track is a precision driven track with shakers in the rears and electronic bongos and chants layered to each of the channels. An ominous synth movement comes out of right rear leading into a percussion break in the center speaker.

Near the end of “Extreme Ways”, Moby’s vocals are sent to the height speakers for a really good Atmos moment. Likewise in Lift Me Up, the background vocal chants at the end are distorted and sent to the height speakers.

Granted some of the songs are minimalistic to begin with ….
But I think if you simply dismiss the surround mix as underwhelming, I feel you may have missed some of the subtle touches applied to these songs.

The track Lonely Night has a a guest vocal by Kris Kristofferson who recites his lines in a husky, weathered fashion in the center speaker while acoustic guitars and synths work to surround the vocals in a way that makes them feel more isolated.

One brief disappointment.
I would have liked something more out of the cover version of Bowie’s Heroes but not sure what that should sound like. The beginning of the song is mostly focused on the front speakers and as the song progresses it rolls into the rears kind of like a wave coming into the shore. Subtle (there is that word again) but I think that was the point.

The sonics are lush. The instrumentation sounds pristine while the vocals are given a rougher counterbalance.

The whole album has a more classical/electronica vibe like Max Richter or Olafur Arnalds as opposed to what Moby does on Play.

The disc’s menu is formatted with the same Pure Audio template used in Loreena McKennitt’s The Visit blu-ray.

I don’t see an actual credit for the Atmos or DTS mix in the packaging. It indicates that tracks 1-14 were mixed by Alan Meyerson and tracks 15 & 16 by Moby.

My system is a 5.1.2 with Atmos height speakers.

My vote is a 9

 

[Elad]

I think this a interesting because all the songs are a different arrangement from what I was use to but regardless if is more of a chilled out version of his music and I like what I heard. I found to my ears a more focused front sounding cd. I would call it discrete little because there is definitely something going on in the rear just not much and the Atmos does give this album space to breathe. I agree with what Splinter wrote and would give this a 9

 

[Simon Wright]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Atmos mix on this.
I’d bought the CD version last year and only found out about the Blu-Ray version this week!
A much richer sonic experience overall, plus I have to admit to being won over by the stunning version of Heroes featuring Mindy Jones.

 

[alansanchez86]

Listening to this on Apple Music, and I'm loving it. I was never a huge Moby fan, but this won me over.

 

[madscot]

This isn’t my normal type of music
This isn’t a rock album
This wasn’t mixed by Steven Wilson
But it is a brilliant album and mix
10 from me
For anyone on the fence there’s plenty going on in all speakers, not sure why anyone would say there isn’t

 

[Lensflair]

I'll start with two caveats.

First, I am a long time fan of Moby's music. I've followed him since I heard "Play" back in the 90's.

Second, I am a sucker for acoustic, orchestrated works. So this fell nicely into my wheel house.

I don't have atmos, so I can only judge the 5.1 mix.

I listened to it first in stereo, in my car, and found it to be a pleasing release. But when I played it in multichannel, it really gave it more depth. I don't know why people were complaining about the mix. Maybe my ears are too old, but I found the mix to be wonderful.

I really enjoyed the reimaginings of Moby's own work. The new guest vocals were a nice touch. There were some weaker songs near the end, but overall I liked what he did.

It's not a ten, but I give it a good solid 9.

 

[Marplot]

I checked it out at my local library when I saw the ATMOS graphic. Sure, not super a aggressive mix but the music doesn't call for that.
While I think that Moby is a pretentious wanker, damn but this album is a joy to listen to.

It is very well done, uses enough speakers that you are enveloped most of the time.
I may have to buy it and hide it on my shelf.

I'll rate it later but based on content, mix and cost it will likely fall 8-9.

 

[SomethingAnything]

I checked it out at my local library when I saw the ATMOS graphic. Sure, not super a aggressive mix but the music doesn't call for that.
While I think that Moby is a pretentious wanker, damn but this album is a joy to listen to.

It is very well done, uses enough speakers that you are enveloped most of the time.
I may have to buy it and hide it on my shelf.

I'll rate it later but based on content, mix and cost it will likely fall 8-9.

I agree with your thoughts and am wondering if maybe my seven rating was a bit harsh. I tend to rate high, so a seven is pretty low for me.

One of the reasons I'm particularly thinking about that is, I have begun to use the first track of this album as a demo for those interested in hearing surround/Atmos music. The track builds in its surround presentation. While I have not analysed what is exactly happening the way some QQ buddies can (that's beyond my technical know-how!), it's almost as if it steps through stereo to Quad to 5.1 to Atmos. At any rate, it's a fabulous way for newcomers to experience music in surround and Atmos. It gradually blossoms all about you. It's a wonderful opener for the album!

Like you, I'm now thinking between 8-9. I'll play later and think about that.

 

[beerking]

This release by Moby is a clever, orchestral interpretation, of his music.
I've always liked his voice, it has a spiritual tone which accentuates his songs in a meaningful way.
Yes he's like Marmite to some folk but for me I like his style of music.
Not quite a ten, so a 9 it is.

 

[The Rang]

This release by Moby is a clever, orchestral interpretation, of his music.
I've always liked his voice, it has a spiritual tone which accentuates his songs in a meaningful way.
Yes he's like Marmite to some folk but for me I like his style of music.
Not quite a ten, so a 9 it is.

Good line
Moby is not Marmite to me

 

[SomethingAnything]

Good line
Moby is not Marmite to me

Yeah can't stand marmite or vegemite, but like Moby and really enjoy Djabe as well (and am hoping our Hungarian friends will go atmos in their next release).