Jean.Francois
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Hello,
The Luck and Strange Concerts is David Gilmour’s live album, released on October 17, 2025, and recorded during his tour of the same name. It features 23 tracks captured at various performances, blending songs from Luck and Strange with Pink Floyd classics such as Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb. The album is available in 2-CD, 4-vinyl box set, and Blu-ray (video and audio) editions.
Will the Blu-ray once again be the best edition?
The waveform of the Bluray stereo – 2025 version shows a low dynamic range confirmed with DR8 (between DR6 to DR12), same value for Tidal MAX.
Waveform Blu-ray Dolby Atmos downmix 2.0 vs Blu-ray stereo
The Blu-ray stereo version is presented in high resolution, but unfortunately, it underwent mastering that reduced its dynamic range, placing it behind the DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD versions in terms of sound quality.
The Dolby Atmos version instantly immerses the listener in the heart of the concert hall, faithfully recreating the surrounding audience atmosphere.
The vocals and music remain primarily front-focused, while, in addition to the audience ambiance, certain tracks, such as High Hopes, feature occasional spatial effects that further enhance the immersive experience.
You can access the high-resolution samples to compare the different versions by ear, as well as all the measurements, by clicking HERE (link).
Enjoy listening,
Jean-François
The Luck and Strange Concerts is David Gilmour’s live album, released on October 17, 2025, and recorded during his tour of the same name. It features 23 tracks captured at various performances, blending songs from Luck and Strange with Pink Floyd classics such as Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb. The album is available in 2-CD, 4-vinyl box set, and Blu-ray (video and audio) editions.
Will the Blu-ray once again be the best edition?
The waveform of the Bluray stereo – 2025 version shows a low dynamic range confirmed with DR8 (between DR6 to DR12), same value for Tidal MAX.
Waveform Blu-ray Dolby Atmos downmix 2.0 vs Blu-ray stereo
The Blu-ray stereo version is presented in high resolution, but unfortunately, it underwent mastering that reduced its dynamic range, placing it behind the DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos TrueHD versions in terms of sound quality.
The Dolby Atmos version instantly immerses the listener in the heart of the concert hall, faithfully recreating the surrounding audience atmosphere.
The vocals and music remain primarily front-focused, while, in addition to the audience ambiance, certain tracks, such as High Hopes, feature occasional spatial effects that further enhance the immersive experience.
You can access the high-resolution samples to compare the different versions by ear, as well as all the measurements, by clicking HERE (link).
Enjoy listening,
Jean-François
