Haevn is always a pleasure to the ears, but their symphonic albums are something else.

Opinions on the song???

PS: this is obviously compressed, im pretty sure this audio is 160 kbps opus

This is the best version of Homogenic there is. Dolby Atmos recovers and restores the Dynamic Range that was lost in the CD and streaming releases due the loudness war practices (heavy use of limiting and compression in the audio effects chain of the Mastering phase).

Notice how much more dynamic there is in the Atmos version. This can be experienced in Youtube since the audio was decoded and downmixed to stereo.

Hello,

Modern tools like AI may be controversial, but in the case of this album Rubber Soul, it’s a production tool that will simply make it possible to separate the instruments and vocals, it has the ability to perfectly separate the vocals and instruments to provide separate audio tracks, allowing the sound engineer to remix as if he had multitrack tapes with each vocal and instrument on a dedicated track. This is a technique that has already been used for other Beatles songs.
Based on these elements, two mixes were created: a stereo version and a Dolby Atmos version.

The graph (link) compares the spectrum of the Mix – 2026 (white curve) with the spectrum of the Remastered – 2009 (blue curve).The curves of the two spectra are very similar from 300 Hz to 20 kHz. Between 150 Hz and 400 Hz (white area), the 2006 remastered version has a higher level (up to 5 dB). Below 100 Hz, the 2026 remixed version has a higher bass level, with a difference of up to 10 dB.
These changes below 400 Hz will alter the perception of the bass between the two versions, with the 2026 mix offering a more modern low frequency balance.

The stereo 2026 mix

Using AI that allows us to separate vocals and instruments. We use AI as a demixing tool, not to generate new sounds. It s possible to remix a track as if we had a multitrack recording with the vocals and instruments separated (a technique that wasn’t available when the album was made).
The new mix follows current mixing conventions for this type of music. Consequently, the vocals are centered rather than on the right, with the backing vocals behind the lead vocals and positioned on the left.
However, the placement of certain instruments has been retained to stay true to the spirit of the original mix.
It s a resounding success that allows listeners to rediscover the album with a cleaner, more detailed sound, a realistic soundstage that perfectly highlights the vocals, and a boosted bass level to provide better bass balance while preserving the Beatles signature sound.

The Dolby Atmos 2026 mix

The first thing that struck me when listening to the Dolby Atmos version was the precision and detail of the vocals and instruments.
In fact, I listened to the original mix, then the new stereo mix, which offers an improvement in terms of the coherence of the soundstage.
And when I switched to Atmos, I wondered how it would sound. The Atmos mix expands the soundstage, but it wasn’t the spatialization that impressed me the most, because, although it s more pronounced than in stereo, it’s still relatively restrained for Atmos, it was above all the precision of the instruments and vocals, that ability to distinguish everything as if the instruments and singers were right in front of us. There are also occasional instruments placed in the surround channels or overhead, but fortunately, this is only sporadic, and I don’t think it was necessary on this album.
Following U2 (link)’s use of Dolby Atmos mixing to immerse us differently in a track depending on its sections, the mix on this album perfectly highlights all the instruments and vocals, resulting in a sound that’s even more precise and detailed than the new stereo mix.
These two albums clearly demonstrate the evolution of Dolby Atmos mixing, whether to enhance the musical experience or to bring out every detail of an album.

Find all the analyses and measurements of each versions here (link).

And the video of the 3D immersive sound on Youtube.

Enjoy listening,
Jean-François

Other reviews of The Beatles :

The Beatles – Now and Then – The last Beatles song, finalized using AI – Review (Test: maxi vinyl record, blue single vinyl record, Tidal MAX Flac, Amazon UltraHD Stereo 24/96, Dolby Atmos)

THE BEATLES: the 1962-1966 (The Red Album) – Review – (Test: CD 1993, CD 2010, Tidal MAX FLAC 24/96 2023 and Tidal Dolby Atmos 2023)

The Beatles: 1967-1970 (The Blue Album) – Review – (Test: CD 1993, CD 2010, Tidal MAX FLAC 24/96 2023 and Tidal Dolby Atmos 2023)

Had these on CD way back in the day and sort of forgot all about them. Just listened to these 2011 remasters on Amazon lossless and was very pleasantly surprised at (what I would call) the audiophile quality of these recordings. Be interested to know if others agree.

Is it crazy to say that I think this makes for a good audiophile grade track? Ironically, this song sounds better when played on lower grade equipment lmao. This is probably the best outsider house song I've heard, but that's not much to say, considering i have only listened to 3 outsider house Playlists, not much. Outsider house music as a genre is a genre that so many more people need to appreciate, not because of stuff like testing equipment obviously. God, i can't get enough of this song.

Interested in hearing what you all think of this one. Personally, I love the whole album.

How come nobody has ever mentioned this song, WTF?!! This song is likely one of the best electronic songs I've ever heard, let alone it being a great audiophile stress test song.

P.S. Great music video lol

Can you suggest ambient tracks with the same mood of #3 by Aphex Twin ?

I really like "foreplay" by Jalen Santoy and im looking for more songs in a similar genre with a saxophone backing track also live legrand

Hey y'all.

So, I'm trying to look for this kind of loungey music but can't find anything as close yet.

My reference tracks are:

1. Cult Member - Just Drifting

2. Troels Folmann - Japan 1 (from the Tomb Raider Legend soundtrack)

When you listen to these you'll understand what I'm referring to. Unfortunately, artists like The Thievery Corp. and similar do not cut it since it's more reliant on sampling and less on atmosphere. Also overall the best tempo is slightly higher than the references I'm giving.

Thanks in advance!

Beautiful singing, stunning production, sounds incredible. Every track on her album, Convergence, sounds amazing.

Hi everyone,

As an independent curator, I wanted to share a project I’ve been meticulously building for a while now. The playlist is called Mental Food, and it is specifically focused on cerebral electronica, dark IDM, deep textures, and cinematic soundscapes.

I’ve designed this selection not just for creative focus, but as a true test for high-end audio gear and headphones.

What you can expect sonically:

- Intricate Sound Design: Tracks layered with micro-details, analog synth grit, and evolving modular patches.

- Soundstage & Depth: Deep, non-linear sub-bass response and complex spatial panning that creates a very precise 3D audio image.

- Strict Editorial Line: 100% instrumental. No mainstream EDM, no repetitive commercial techno, and absolutely no AI-generated textures/artifacts (everything is hand-picked for its modern analog or digital warmth).

It features brilliant works from established pioneers and incredible emerging independent producers, including Oneohtrix Point Never, Boards of Canada, Rival Consoles, Floating Points, Max Cooper, Jon Hopkins, and more.

If you are looking for dark, clever electronic music with a massive dynamic range to spin on your setup, you might enjoy this journey.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the tracklist selection and how it shines on your specific audio setups!

Also available on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd3viYfX9UkmHFbkWRsAbF0kLvIBMK_nI&si=qR-HPt1pygHV_0UG

Cheers!

LIF

I came across this artist through Spotify. I especially recommend the tracks Beaming Above and Midnight Whisper from this album.

Here's his bio from Spotify:

Richard Houghten is a self-produced multi-instrumentalist, producer, and recording artist. Raised by the ocean in San Diego, he draws inspiration from the natural world—often recording sounds on walks and weaving them into the patterns of his music. His work transcends genre, celebrated for its ability to convey deep emotion and intricate storytelling through expressive guitar playing. From instrumental hip-hop to psychedelic soul to indie rock, Houghten’s sonic creations invite listeners to dance, reflect, and drift through an endless ocean of sound.

more info at: https://www.richardhoughten.com/

https://richardhoughten.bandcamp.com

I listened to this blind on Qobuz, loved it, and THEN found out it's a project between Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich. Psych-pop, maybe? It gives me that same autumnal feeling as The Clientele, and it sounds (as you'd expect, with Godrich involved) terrific. Highly recommended.

Yeah, to anyone from outside scandinavia, the lyrics will sound like gibberish, but the music is solid, and dynamic as hell.