Listening to Now (In Dolby Atmos)

[EricKalet]

Playing it now...hang on
There is separation from the sides and rears, although too quiet!!
Heights are used but again too quiet.

Music good though, if you like this version of Heavy Metal.

Spot on!! Wayyyyy too subdued in regards to an immersive mix, and you'd think these albums would be ripe for all out sonic assault!!

 

[EricKalet]

10th Anniversary of this one, another with some activity in surround, at times, it lights up, but mostly ambiance.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-head-is-an-animal-10th-anniversary-edition/1590616492

 

[EricKalet]

And yet whomever mixed this went all out for an incredible immersive experience!!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/andrew-lloyd-webber-symphonic-suites/1576515552

 

[edisonbaggins]

Not much of an Atmos mix for this one either, something about metal albums, they just don't mix them agressively and I would think these would be ripe for a fully immersive mix. I do love the music and the energy of these guys but the singer is just wrecking the music, can't stand the growling. Ugh.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/ashes-of-the-wake-15th-anniversary-edition/1457387711

I have it on 5.1 DualDisc!

 

[alansanchez86]

Really like the album, but sadly doesn't seem like much of an Atmos mix.

After reading so many good reviews I've gone back to attempt to listen to the Atmos mix, but I just cant. It's shite. Maybe I should try the stereo mix instead.

 

[perzon57]

I have it on 5.1 DualDisc!

Well, it's basically a 5.1 mix on Apple Music too. But I like it, there's a fair amount of activity in the surrounds and it's krankable.

 

[olgitnorm]

Apple is making me listen to a much wider variety of music/artists

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-walls-are-way-too-thin-ep/1575561183

 

[edisonbaggins]

Well, it's basically a 5.1 mix on Apple Music too. But I like it, there's a fair amount of activity in the surrounds and it's krankable.

Pretty sure that previously existing surround mixes are simply being "converted" for streaming.
Thankfully, that means a slow down or halt on expensive OOP discs. I'd prefer the discs, but scratching the itch kills any impulse to spend more than retail.

 

[srbjab]

After reading so many good reviews I've gone back to attempt to listen to the Atmos mix, but I just cant. It's shite. Maybe I should try the stereo mix instead.

If you strongly temper your expectations for the surround mix, the album is still a good listen. Aside from the Atmos mix having a bit more ambiance and a few very isolated surround moments, I doubt you'll hear much difference from the stereo mix. Greta Van Fleet's The Battle At Garden's Gate is also in Atmos and worth a listen. Although I find the music less interesting, the Atmos mix is much more aggressive and immersive - it's a better showcase for what can be done with hard rock in Atmos.

 

[haikubass]

Bit of Metal for ya

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/ashes-of-the-wake-15th-anniversary-edition/1457387711?ls
It don't say Dolby Atmos yet...

Isn't the recent Lamb of God album in Atmos? Can't tell from here, but saw it being discussed elsewhere...
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lamb-of-god/1496872374

 

[beerking]

Isn't the recent Lamb of God album in Atmos? Can't tell from here, but saw it being discussed elsewhere...
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lamb-of-god/1496872374

Yep...but when I first played it , it didn't show the Atmos description on the screen , only on the Marantz AVR.

Maybe it's fixed now.

Just checked , still says lossless as a main header but each track shows Dolby Atmos.

 

[haikubass]

Yep...but when I first played it , it didn't show the Atmos description on the screen , only on the Marantz AVR.

Maybe it's fixed now.

Just checked , still says lossless as a main header but each track shows Dolby Atmos.

Great, would be nice to find it on Tidal too.

 

[perzon57]

Yep...but when I first played it , it didn't show the Atmos description on the screen , only on the Marantz AVR.

Maybe it's fixed now.

Just checked , still says lossless as a main header but each track shows Dolby Atmos.

I still get "an error occurred" on this one.

 

[haikubass]

Sting - The Bridge (13 songs)
Mix by Robert Orton
https://tidal.com/album/205237900

 

[fredblue]

nice one!
that same Sting album in Atmos on Apple Music UK;

The Bridge (Deluxe) by Sting

 

[marcb]

nice one!
that same Sting album in Atmos on Apple Music UK;

The Bridge (Deluxe) by Sting

Only 2 songs though...for me.

 

[EricKalet]

Only 2 songs though...for me.

Says pre-release so here is hoping for the full album soon.

 

[Sal1950]

This is all so KOOL.
Just a year ago I would never guessed I'd have access to so much MCH/Atmos files.
Just keepin fingers crossed that the Atmos juggernaut keeps rolling along awaking everyone to the joys of surround sound.

 

[elee532]

I don’t think Apple considers Dolby Audio to be “Spatial Audio”. I assuming this is because Apple’s real focus with “Spatial Audio” is the headphone thing - and unfortunately real surround is just a byproduct of that (which is not a good thing for the long run for real surround lovers IMO).

I’ve been wondering about exactly this. Why is this “not a good thing for real surround lovers?”

 

[marcb]

Says pre-release so here is hoping for the full album soon.

Yep. I‘d say it’s pretty likely.