Billie Eilish is now considered one of the leading artists in contemporary pop, thanks to her distinctive blend of alternative pop, electronic influences, and intimate atmospheres. With Hit Me Hard and Soft The Tour (Live in 3D), she delivers an experience designed for both cinema and vinyl, built around her world tour. Co-directed by JamesContinue reading “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard & Soft The Tour (Live) Available on Colored Vinyl and in 3D in Theaters – Review (Vinyl)”
Tag Archives: Loudness
Michael Jackson – BAD (Streaming Dolby Atmos)
Spatialization SP: ●●●●●●oooo (6.1) , SK: ●●●●●ooooo (5.5) – Dynamique: ●●●●● (5) – Global: ●●●●o (4.5) Presentation This is the Tidal Dolby Atmos presented in Dolby Digital Plus (768 kbits/s) (link). The Dolby Atmos version features a completely new mix that stands out for its remarkable use of the immersive sound field, distributing instruments, music,Continue reading “Michael Jackson – BAD (Streaming Dolby Atmos)”
Pink Floyd – Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena – The legendary Bootleg – First time in CD, vinyl record, the full review ( CD vs Vinyl record vs Blu-ray)
This live recording by Pink Floyd, Live From the Los Angeles Sports Arena, was released on vinyl on April 18 for Record Store Day. It is also available on CD and on the Wish You Were Here 50th anniversary Blu-ray. This release stands as a true recognition of the work of Mike Millard, who madeContinue reading “Pink Floyd – Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena – The legendary Bootleg – First time in CD, vinyl record, the full review ( CD vs Vinyl record vs Blu-ray)”
Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review updated with Dolby Atmos and Blu-spec CD2 (18 versions)
Find the full review including samples allowing comparison of these new versions, as well as all measurements, including the new 3D spatialization representation graph. This analysis puts the different editions of the album Dangerous into perspective by incorporating dynamic range (DR) and spatialization (SK/SP) measurements, as well as visualizations of soundstage occupancy. It also providesContinue reading “Michael Jackson- Dangerous – Review updated with Dolby Atmos and Blu-spec CD2 (18 versions)”
Multichannel and immersive: a new graphical representation of spatial sound
The goal of Magicvinyldigital.net is to provide album reviews across all formats, including immersive audio, based on both listening and technical measurements. Since March 2022, in order to better understand the spatialization of immersive albums, from 4.0 up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6, a spatialization graph has been added to multichannel versions to better visualize howContinue reading “Multichannel and immersive: a new graphical representation of spatial sound”
Michael Songs From The Motion Picture – Exceptional soundtrack or disappointment? – review (streaming vs Vinyl record vs Cassette)
Film scores are always carefully crafted to deliver optimal sound in theaters, with impressive dynamic range. The presentation of the Michael movie soundtrack suggests an excellent listening experience, in stereo only, as no immersive version is available. Exceptional soundtrack or disappointment? That’s what we re about to find out in this review. For this review,Continue reading “Michael Songs From The Motion Picture – Exceptional soundtrack or disappointment? – review (streaming vs Vinyl record vs Cassette)”
The Human League – Dare (Blu-ray Dolby Atmos)
Spatialization: ●●●●●●oooo (6.6) – Dynamique: ●●●oo (3.5) – Global: ●●●oo (3.5) This is the Dolby Atmos track from the Blu-ray, presented in Dolby Digital Plus. It is a Blu-ray Audio exclusive (SDE) that includes the following audio tracks: The new Dolby Atmos mix, created by John Barrett at Abbey Road Studios, delivers a immersive musicalContinue reading “The Human League – Dare (Blu-ray Dolby Atmos)”
The Human League – Dare – Review (Streaming vs SACD vs Bluray, stereo, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)
Dare is the third studio album by the British synth-pop group The Human League, released in 1981. Produced by Martin Rushent, it marked a shift toward a more pop-oriented and accessible sound after the departure of two founding members. The album features several major hits, including Don t You Want Me, which became a classicContinue reading “The Human League – Dare – Review (Streaming vs SACD vs Bluray, stereo, DTS HDMA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos)”
Stacey Kent – A Time For Love (Streaming Dolby Atmos)
Spatialization: ●●oooooooo (2) – Dynamique: ●●●oo (3.5) – Global: ●●●oo (3) This is the Tidal Dolby Atmos presented in Dolby Digital Plus (768 kbits/s) or AC-4. The Dolby Atmos version allows the full dynamic range of the album to be restored, but it offers an immersive mix that is almost entirely front-focused, and in someContinue reading “Stacey Kent – A Time For Love (Streaming Dolby Atmos)”
Stacey Kent – A Time for Love , Loudness War in Jazz? Full Review (Stereo MAX 24/96 vs Dolby Atmos)
Stacey Kent is an American jazz singer known for the clarity of her tone and the finesse of her interpretation. With over a billion streams worldwide, she has established herself as an artist capable of embodying every lyric with subtlety and depth. A Grammy-nominated performer and a frequent recipient of international awards, she enjoys significantContinue reading “Stacey Kent – A Time for Love , Loudness War in Jazz? Full Review (Stereo MAX 24/96 vs Dolby Atmos)”