DVD/DTS Poll Soord, Bruce - LUMINESCENCE [DTS DVD]

[sjcorne]

Please post your thoughts and comments on this 2023 solo release from @Bruce Soord entitled "Luminescence".
The three-disc deluxe edition contains a DVD with 5.1 surround sound mixes of both "Luminescence" and a bonus album entitled "Our Ship Sails At Dusk".
Additionally, a Dolby Atmos mix of "Luminescence" is available via streaming as well as high-resolution Dolby TrueHD/Atmos MKV files from ImmersiveAudioAlbum.com

Pre-release thread for all shipping/ordering queries and non-poll related posts:
https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/fo...atmos-streaming-digital-download.34620/page-3

 

[Sal1950]

WoW I get to make the first vote
I downloaded the Atmos file from IAA this afternoon and listened to it
about 3 times now. I love it!!
Warm, never brite or brittle sound quality and a fun immersive mix.
Prog rock rules

 

[madship]

Another great album from a prolific songwriter, I don't know if Bruce made the correct choice with this release. I'm thrilled he decided to release Luminescence with a bonus disc. I was expecting his third album would come with some kind of bonus disc, that would be available in surround as part of the deluxe release for those of us who care, I didn't expect it to be a completely separate album Ala 8 years later,

I find myself listening ti Our Ship Sails at Dusk more than Luminescence. Should he have released these as separate simultaneous solo albums>. I don't know, From my perspective, its great, From the perspective of a fan who docent care about surround and didn't want to spend for a deluxe release, it seams like the wrong decision,

I like both albums, Sails a bit more. The mix is good, not exciting, but not a disappointment from Bruce. The sound is good for a DVD and the package is what I like, the album size book.

I give this one a 9,

 

[beerking]

So beautiful in many ways.
He really pours his heart out with his singing and lyrics
And to get a twofer, lovely.
Such a shame he didn't include an Atmos mix

Although IAA is happy to provide one for Luminescence.

Bruce is a master of his art in songwriting, music and intelligent mixing.

A high 10

 

[perzon57]

So beautiful in many ways.
He really pours his heart out with his singing and lyrics
And to get a twofer, lovely.
Such a shame he didn't include an Atmos mix

Although IAA is happy to provide one for Luminescence.

Bruce is a master of his art in songwriting, music and intelligent mixing.

A high 10

The Atmos mix is also up on Apple Music for those of us who can't or won't do downloads, and it's real good as expected from Bruce.

 

[beerking]

The Atmos mix is also up on Apple Music for those of us who can't or won't do downloads, and it's real good as expected from Bruce.

Yes indeed, just a shameless plug for IAA

 

[AYanguas]

Authentic Bruce in his introspective composition and improving the art of surround mixing.

Although I had the Luminiscence Atmos TrueHD from IAA, I got the DVD to have the bonus album ‘Our Ship Sails at Dusk’.

The 5.1 DTS surround is good enough immersive and sounds very good. I really don’t miss an Atmos mix for the bonus album. Especially notable the mix of the vocals, all spread around instead of the usual frontal stage.

I think I like more the bonus album. It's a little more varied musically.

I give a 10

 

[splinter7]

I am digging the bonus “Our Ship Sales at Dusk” cd much more than the “Luminescence” disc but this another stellar offering from Bruce.

What a year - Two albums of new material and a retrospective box of PT’s early years!

He gets my vote again for surround artist of the year.

The mix is crisp and immersive. More than a couple awesome guitar solos but the album stays true to the slightly more spartan sound of his solo work.

Thanks Bruce!

 

[Sal1950]

I am digging the bonus “Our Ship Sales at Dusk” cd much more than the “Luminescence” disc

Wish we could get it remixed in Atmos or 5.1.

 

[Sal1950]

Wish we could get it remixed in Atmos or 5.1.

Since I originally got my Atmos files from IAA, I didn't realize the DVD had 5.1 mixes of both albums.
IMHO Bruce is every bit as talented as Steven Wilson doing these surround mixes.
I really love the 5.1 of "Our Ship Sails At Dusk", I feel it nearly rivals anything that could be done in Atmos, Awesome!
Thanks Bruce

 

[Godman]

truly excellent. the main album has a perfect sunday morning or late evening feel. lovely in 5.1

 

[bgf1973]

IMHO
Luminescence: 8
Our Ship Sails At Dusk: 10

I vote 9

 

[Jasong41]

Incredible! Easy 10.

 

[Klaus Rosenthal]

Picked this one up a few months ago from IAA and I've been obsessed with this album for most of the year. Wonderful music, so lush and enveloping, and the string arrangements are gorgeous. But I am disappointed to learn that there is a bonus album not included in the download, even if it would be just a lossy 5.1. Regardless, ace mix.

 

[sjcorne]

But I am disappointed to learn that there is a bonus album not included in the download, even if it would be just a lossy 5.1.

We wanted to offer both Luminesence and Our Ship Sails At Dusk as 5.1 FLAC (lossless), but I think the label was afraid that would damage sales of the deluxe edition. That said, the deluxe edition is starting to disappear from most online retailers. Plus, earlier this year I asked Bruce if a standalone release of Our Ship Sales was in the cards and he didn't rule it out - would love to see an Atmos mix of that one.

 

[Jasong41]

We wanted to offer both Luminesence and Our Ship Sails At Dusk as 5.1 FLAC (lossless), but I think the label was afraid that would damage sales of the deluxe edition. That said, the deluxe edition is starting to disappear from most online retailers. Plus, earlier this year I asked Bruce if a standalone release of Our Ship Sales was in the cards and he didn't rule it out - would love to see an Atmos mix of that one.

Personally I was happy to support Bruce and purchase the Deluxe edition. Our Ship Sails at Dusk is incredible! I'm sure it will get the Atmos treatment with some type of deluxe package like he did with How Did We Find Our Way at some point.

 

[Klaus Rosenthal]

Plus, earlier this year I asked Bruce if a standalone release of Our Ship Sales was in the cards and he didn't rule it out - would love to see an Atmos mix of that one.

That would be excellent. Though I am curious if it would be included with the original purchase or sold as a separate album?

 

[minimumtumbleweed]

Surprised that Our Ship Sails at Dusk is not available at all for streaming.