With Firedove, Anna Lapwood takes the organ off the beaten path, blending sacred repertoire with cinematic inspiration.
This audiophile review explores an ambitious mix at the crossroads of tradition and epic storytelling.
Whether in high-resolution stereo or Dolby Atmos, the album delivers striking spatial depth.
Echoes of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and textures reminiscent of Inception can be heard throughout.
Lapwood’s powerful yet sensitive performance reimagines the classical organ for a new era.
Hi-res streaming or Dolby Atmos: this is a listening experience that demands full attention.
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Miley Cyrus – Something Beautifull – Crushed by the Loudness War – Saved in Extremis by Dolby Atmos – Review – Vinyl record, Tidal max 24 bits 96 kHz and Dolby Atmos
After years of artistic and personal growth, Miley Cyrus takes a bold new step with Something Beautiful, her ninth studio album, released on May 30, 2025. This release is also accompanied by a film. Unfortunately, the album hasn’t escaped the infamous loudness war, which also affects the vinyl edition as collateral damage. However, the Dolby Atmos version redeems it — as you’ll hear through the different samples.
Pink Floyd – Live at Pompeii – MCMLXXII – now available in vinyl, bluray (stereo and Dolby Atmos) – Review – Comparison between – 2025 Mix from Steven Wilson, vinyl records, Bluray and streaming in various formats
Imagine Pink Floyd performing alone, in the sacred silence of Pompeii’s ancient ruins — no audience, just music, stone, and sky.
Live at Pompeii is more than a concert film; it’s a mystical journey into the creative heart of a legendary band.
With expanded editions and a stunning Dolby Atmos mix by Steven Wilson, this cult masterpiece has never felt so alive.
Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?
Purple Rain is Prince’s sixth album, released in 1984, and also the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It marks the first official collaboration with his band The Revolution. The album blends rock, funk, pop and R&B with emotional and spiritual intensity It contains cult tracks such as “When Doves Cry”, “Let’s GoContinue reading “Prince – Purple Rain – Review, between loudness war impacting digital and vinyl reissues (included One Step limited release), is the bluray the ultimate Audiophile edition in stereo and Dolby Atmos?”
Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)
Who Believes In Angels? is a collaborative album by Elton John and Brandi Carlile, written and recorded in 20 days. The project features songs co-written by both artists, with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics. Production is handled by Andrew Watt, and supported by a world-class band of musicians including Chad Smith,Continue reading “Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? – When Mastering Makes All the Difference, good or bad? – Review – (comparison between Blu-ray Stereo PCM Hires, DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos vs Tidal MAX and Dolby Atmos)”
Eric Serra – Le Grand Bleu: Exclusive First Comparison of the Dolby Atmos ADM Master vs CD, Vinyl, and Tidal Dolby Atmos!
Exceptionally, for this test, we had the unique opportunity to compare the Dolby Atmos Master (ADM) with the Dolby Atmos streaming version, offering a precise vision of the sound quality and immersion offered by this technology.
Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)
“The Overview”, Steven Wilson’s eighth studio album, released on March 14, 2025. This concept album is inspired by the overview effect, an awareness observed in astronauts when they view the Earth from space. It consists of two 20-minute musical suites: “Objects Outlive Us” and “The Overview”. Musically, Steven Wilson incorporates influences from Pink Floyd, KingContinue reading “Steven Wilson – The overview – A true voyage into space music with Atmos – Review – (Test: blu-ray with tracks in stereo PCM, DTS HDMA 5.1, Dolby Atmos, streaming stereo and Atmos, and vinyl record)”
Au pays des Enfoirés, le spectacle de 2025 au profit des Restos du Cœur – Au pays des Enfoirés, the 2025 show benefiting Restos du Cœur
Les Enfoirés sont de retour avec le nouveau spectacle musical “Au pays des enfoirés” enregistré à Montpellier et disponible depuis le 9 mars après sa diffusion sur Tf1. Les Enfoirés are back with a new musical show, “Au pays des enfoirés”, recorded in Montpellier and available since March 9 after its broadcast on Tf1.
Lady Gaga presents her 7th album MAYHEM – Review – ( high-resolution stereo vs Dolby Atmos)
At the start of 2025, Lady Gaga is back in full force with Mayhem, her seventh studio album, awaited for five years after Chromatica. Highlights include “Die With A Smile”, a duet with Bruno Mars, and “Disease”, a dark electro-pop track co-produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut. The latter revives the sounds of his earlyContinue reading “Lady Gaga presents her 7th album MAYHEM – Review – ( high-resolution stereo vs Dolby Atmos)”
Experience ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ Like Never Before: Tears For Fears Unveil 40th Anniversary Edition in Dolby Atmos!
“Songs from the Big Chair” is the second studio album by British band Tears for Fears, released on February 25, 1985. This album represents a milestone in the band’s career, helping them to achieve international fame.Tears for Fears, founded in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, was a notable band on the ’80s musicContinue reading “Experience ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ Like Never Before: Tears For Fears Unveil 40th Anniversary Edition in Dolby Atmos!”