Jean.Francois
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This category honors vocal or instrumental albums from any genre that feature a new immersive mix using four or more channels. Eligible works must have been commercially released in physical format or made available on a qualifying streaming or download platform. The award is presented to the immersive mix engineer, the immersive producer when applicable, and the immersive mastering engineer when applicable.
For this review, you will find 5 nomined albums tested:
The five albums nominated for the Grammy Awards in the Best Immersive Audio Album category all demonstrate an exceptional level of quality in immersive audio mixing. Available on streaming platforms or physical media, each is offered in a Dolby Atmos version. These works represent five distinct stylistic approaches:
Each album highlights a different vision of immersive sound, allowing listeners to choose the aesthetic that best fits their preferences.
Find all the measurements (waveform, spectra, spatialization) as well as the samples to listen to here (link).
Enjoy listening,
Jean-François
This category honors vocal or instrumental albums from any genre that feature a new immersive mix using four or more channels. Eligible works must have been commercially released in physical format or made available on a qualifying streaming or download platform. The award is presented to the immersive mix engineer, the immersive producer when applicable, and the immersive mastering engineer when applicable.
For this review, you will find 5 nomined albums tested:
- Ed 1: An Immersive Tribute to Astor Piazzolla (Live) (Dolby Atmos)
- Ed 2: Duckwrth All American F__kBoy (Dolby Atmos)
- Ed 3: Justin Gray – Immersed (Dolby Atmos)
- Ed 4: Tearjerkers (Dolby Atmos)
- Ed 5: Trio Mediaeval – YULE ( 7.1.4, Dolby Atmos)
The five albums nominated for the Grammy Awards in the Best Immersive Audio Album category all demonstrate an exceptional level of quality in immersive audio mixing. Available on streaming platforms or physical media, each is offered in a Dolby Atmos version. These works represent five distinct stylistic approaches:
- “Yule” delivers deep immersion at the heart of the musical performance through a 7.1.4 recording, enabling a particularly enveloping listening experience.
- “Immersed” is built on a creative process and mix designed from the very beginning for immersive reproduction, an ambition that is fully achieved.
- “An Immersive Tribute to Astor Piazzolla (Live)” places the listener among the musicians, offering an immersive rendering that is likely the most original of the five nominees.
- “Tearjerkers” stands out through its precise command of Dolby Atmos mixing, resulting in dynamic and lively spatialization.
- “All American F*boy”** features an energetic mix that evolves from one track to another; while highly successful, it remains more classical in its immersive approach.
Each album highlights a different vision of immersive sound, allowing listeners to choose the aesthetic that best fits their preferences.
Find all the measurements (waveform, spectra, spatialization) as well as the samples to listen to here (link).
Enjoy listening,
Jean-François
