Alphaville "Forever Young" BD-A w/ Atmos (Warner) 7/5/2024

[beerking]

It has to better than the match! I'll spin Alphaville later as part of my warm down!

Agreed, we are soooo slow and boring.
Going to pens I reckon.

 

[omega4]

Agreed, we are soooo slow and boring.
Going to pens I reckon.

I'm definitely not jealous of those fans who travelled despite the immersive sound in the stadium.

 

[beerking]

I'm definitely not jealous of those fans who travelled despite the immersive sound in the stadium.

And we won on pens.... unbelievable

 

[omega4]

And we won on pens.... unbelievable

It's a bit draining though. If only Southgate would wear a waistcoat......England would be so much better

 

[splinter7]

On Amazon it is saying it may not playback in North America. Did anyone else see that anywhere?

It plays fine.

 

[Lensflair]

So has anyone heard this yet?

I've heard some dreadful things about the mix on social media.

That would be a shame because I love the album.

 

[GOS]

So has anyone heard this yet?

I've heard some dreadful things about the mix on social media.

That would be a shame because I love the album.

I'll be listening shortly. My copy arrived today from SDE.

 

[beerking]

So has anyone heard this yet?

I've heard some dreadful things about the mix on social media.

That would be a shame because I love the album.

I have
I wouldn't say the mix is dreadful.
But a better mix should have been used with all the elements in use on this release.
I would say it's an slightly less than average mix.
Having said that I enjoyed it

 

[GOS]

I have
I wouldn't say the mix is dreadful.
But a better mix should have been used with all the elements in use on this release.
I would say it's an slightly less than average mix.
Having said that I enjoyed it

And, to be clear, the fidelity is superb. For me, the heights...especially rear heights are mostly some delayed vocals and instrumentation. It does add to the overall impression of depth. Especially compared to the stereo version. Not much in terms of discreet information I'd say, but overall I think it sounds pretty darn good.

If you're hoping for an Atmos tour de force, this is not it.

 

[Lensflair]

Thanks.

I only have a 5.1 set up, so not looking for a a great ATMOS mix. Just something decent.

Sounds like it's worth getting.

Thanks again.

 

[Robert van Diggele]

And we won on pens.... unbelievable

 

[TheNightfly]

So has anyone heard this yet?

I've heard some dreadful things about the mix on social media.

That would be a shame because I love the album.

Just gave my copy a listen. Not in Atmos though, but in 5.1. Seems to fold down nicely. Personally I like the mix, immersive in a sense that all speakers are working. It's not a subtle surround mix and it does have some nice discreet elements panned to the surround speakers. No regrets getting this.
I'm very familiar with this album. Listen to this loud

 

[ddahl44]

No Dolby Atmos logo on cover, disc or notes. Hmm.

 

[Perp]

Playing this now. On the 3rd track. This has to be the loudest Dolby Atmos audio title I own. I have to keep turning it down. Yikes! So far, sounds like an expanded 5.1 title.

 

[efb18]

Always loved this album (with the exception of the title track, which I can't stand--am I alone in this?). Just got the Blu-ray in the mail. Really digging the mix. I don't have an Atmos setup but it sounds nice and full on my 5.1 system.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Wow, well to each their own, I actually believe this doesn't sound too bad. Sure you could probably boost the Rears and Rear Surrounds a little or drop the fronts a little (I'm listening to the 7.1 Atmos floor downmixed to 5.1) but overall there is plenty going on in the rears. Don't know about heights of course. But I do like this kind of Synth-Pop stuff.

 

[fredblue]

Wow, well to each their own, I actually believe this doesn't sound too bad. Sure you could probably boost the Rears and Rear Surrounds a little or drop the fronts a little (I'm listening to the 7.1 Atmos floor downmixed to 5.1) but overall there is plenty going on in the rears. Don't know about heights of course. But I do like this kind of Synth-Pop stuff.

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before even listening, one glance at those waveforms and you can see the mix will feel Front-heavy and that's with Side, Rear & Height content included in the other Channels in 5.1.. in 5.1.2/7.1.4 Atmos maybe it'd feel even less balanced!?

 

[srbjab]

My copy is expected in a couple of days, but I thought the Atmos mix on Apple music was very good. Not that directional or instrument placement specific but quite immersive with good fidelity. However, after this title I think I'm pretty done collecting 80's synth-pop.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

before even listening, one glance at those waveforms and you can see the mix will feel Front-heavy and that's with Side, Rear & Height content included in the other Channels in 5.1.. in 5.1.2/7.1.4 Atmos maybe it'd feel even less balanced!?

Yes, I also like it for it's overall immersiveness. The front business has very punchy percussion and bass, along with some vocals and synths (ergo the higher amplitude.) A lot of the rear action (5.1) can be subtle synth type stuff however at times, with ambient drums and vocals. Some more prominent synth and percussion action pops up occasionally. But sure, it could have been mixed much more adventurously IMO.

 

[Lensflair]

And, to be clear, the fidelity is superb. For me, the heights...especially rear heights are mostly some delayed vocals and instrumentation. It does add to the overall impression of depth. Especially compared to the stereo version. Not much in terms of discreet information I'd say, but overall I think it sounds pretty darn good.

If you're hoping for an Atmos tour de force, this is not

And, to be clear, the fidelity is superb. For me, the heights...especially rear heights are mostly some delayed vocals and instrumentation. It does add to the overall impression of depth. Especially compared to the stereo version. Not much in terms of discreet information I'd say, but overall I think it sounds pretty darn good.

If you're hoping for an Atmos tour de force, this is not it.

So, my copy finally came in the mail, and I had a chance to listen to this a couple of times. Granted I only have a 5.1 system and most of the hate is coming from the atmos listeners, but I found this mix pretty darn good. I thought the fold down to 5.1 very enjoyable. No, it’s not as good as Mr. Tayler’s Howard Jones mixes, for example, but it is nowhere near as bad as the negative reviews I have been seeing. I liked it. Glad I purchased it.