Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio

[Celine Fan 77]

So here are the main differences that I noticed after carefully listening to The Colour of my Love on Dolby Atmos.

 

 

The Power of Love: Slight differences can be heard on the instrumental during the second verse.

Misled: Certain changes were made to this one but I definitely prefer the alternate mix from the SACD version of “All The Way… A Decade of Song”.

Think Twice: I feel like the percussion instruments sound with more “strength” on this song. Plus, as somebody pointed earlier on this topic, the first Baby, think twiceis taken from a previously unreleased vocal take.

Only One Road: As with the first track, slight differences on the instrumental. I think there’s a new sound right before the second verse starts. Overall, the 2011 version from “The Essential 3.0” sounds more special to me.

Next Plane Out: Certain differences on the instrumental can be heard during the whole song.

Everybody’s Talkin’ My Baby Down: I specially like the effect that the “special eco” on Céline’s voice brings to the song.

Real Emotion: What I feel on this one is that they really made the instrumental sound as loud as Céline’s voice, and that gives a whole different vibe to this track.

Love Doesn’t Ask Why: The first humming is completely new, which was one of the nicest surprises to me. Plus, the background vocals on the second refrain can now be heard more than before.

Refuse to Dance: This new mix allows the listener to hear Céline’s voice repeating refuse during the refrains.

No Living Without Loving You: I noticed that you can hear the sound of a clock when Céline sings The clock wouldn’t stop, no. I don’t think that sound was there before, right?

Lovin’ Proof: If you listen closely, you’ll hear new hummings by Céline right at the beginning of the song.

Just Walk Away: You can now hear more guitars. I know that this song was released as a single in Spain back in 1995; I so wish they would have released this specific mix, as it sounds perfect for the Latin market from the mid-90’s.

[Celine Fan 77]

And here’s my brief track-by-track review of how D’eux sounds on Dolby Atmos. I was surprised at how many unreleased vocal takes were included on this one.

 

Pour que tu m’aimes encore: Am I the only one who hears an abrupt change of sound at 01:30? As for the rest, new instrumental sounds can be heard on the refrains. Plus, it’s as if they turned up the volume of Céline’s voice towards the ending of the song, which is nice.

Le ballet: The harmonica sounds now more during the song.

Regarde-moi: I’d say they lowered the volume of the instrumental during the first verse, making Céline’s voice sound closer to acapella, which I absolutely love. Also, a part of the first refrain is taken from an unreleased vocal take.

Je sais pas: New sounds can be heard on the instrumental, specially on the first refrain.

La mémoire d’Abraham: As I like to say, the volume of the background vocals was turned up on certain parts of the song. Plus, the humming at the beginning of the track is brand new.

Cherche encore: The final part of the first refrain was taken from a previously unreleased vocal take. The second refrain features another nice surprise, as we can now hear “new” background vocals by Céline.

Destin: I think the instrumental changes are very easy to notice on this song.

J’irai où tu iras: The background vocals sound clearer than before, and the end of the track features previously unreleased vocals from Céline.

J’attendais: I feel like this new mix gives more credit to the instruments. For example, the sound that marks the beginning of the song sounds way higher now.

Prière Païenne: There’s a new ad-lib by Céline right before the saxophone solo.

Vole: I didn’t really notice any major change on this song.

[Abodi2002]

Thanks for your observations. I think I meed to listen to D'eux again to see if I notice a lot of what you had mentioned. I thought I noticed some previously unheard vocal takes on PQTME but didn't notice a lot of the others. Maybe not as noticeable as, for example, the first verse of If That's What It Takes.

[Overjoyed]

Maybe in a near future they can release the albums phisically in 5.1 like they did in the past with the SACD format? It will be really cool and interesting.

[Abodi2002]

Maybe in a near future they can release the albums phisically in 5.1 like they did in the past with the SACD format? It will be really cool and interesting.

highly doubtful as most people listen to things on their phone.

[Celine Fan 77]

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Maybe in a near future they can release the albums phisically in 5.1 like they did in the past with the SACD format? It will be really cool and interesting.

 

While nostalgia can work wonders (such as bringing back the vinyl and cassette formats), I still think it’s quite difficult that they’ll ever do a physical release for these new mixes.

 

By the way, here’s my track-by-track review of the Dolby Atmos version of Falling Into You. Again, there might be details that I have missed, but here’s my general view of the album:

 

It’s All Coming Back To Me Now: The intro becomes even more epic thanks to the new sounds and instruments that have been added to it. I truly believe think that this is one of the best things Dolby Atmos has done to her discography.

Because You Loved Me: Just as with the song Regarde-moi, the instruments have been lowered down so much that Céline’s voice sounds almost acapella on the refrain.

Make You Happy: Brand new background vocals featured on the refrains.

Seduces Me: The percussion instruments sound now above the rest, and this gives a fresh new air to the song. The beginning of the track sounds really intimate now, it even reminds me of Where is the Love.

All By Myself: I admit I had high expectations on this song and I was not disappointed. There’s a piano right before the first refrain and brand new sounds during the second one. All these changes give a less melancholic approach to the song, which is really interesting.

Declaration Of Love: The background vocals sound higher now and Céline’s voice can be heard for a longer time towards the end of the song.

(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman: Didn’t notice any notable differences on this song.

I Love You: The fact that the instrumental was lowered down brings this song really close to the original demo by Nancy Martínez.

If That’s What It Takes: The first part of the song features brand new vocals. As the song gets closer to the end, we can hear backing vocals by Céline that were impossible to detect on the original mix from 1996.

I Don’t Know: This track starts with major changes on the instrumental. There are also new sounds during the refrains, which are the same ones that we can notice on Je sais pas. I think I can say that this is the one song from the entire album in which the background vocals sound with the most power; you can even hear new backing vocals throughout the second half of the track.

River Deep, Mountain High: This song definitely has the biggest potential to do a good mix thanks to all the different sounds it has. I specially enjoyed how the vocals and the music (which features brand new instruments) blend together on the refrains.

Your Light: I find the instrumental so different to the original mix that it’s almost like a new song. Honorable mention to the fact that Céline’s voice blends with the drums on the fade-out at the end.

Call The Man: Although it’s clear that the spacial sound makes the instrumental sound really different through the entire song, the highlight for me is that the choir sings with Céline for a longer time than they do on the original mix.

Fly: New sounds can be hear right at the start of the track. I think these new sounds work really well and make the song even more emotional. Plus, it’s interesting to me that I found this English version a bit different while the French one sounded exactly the same as the original mix to me.

[Celine Fan 77]

In hopes that you guys will find it interesting and helpful, here’s my review of the Dolby Atmos version of the Let’s Talk About Love album.

 

Before I start, I’ll say that I didn’t find major differences in the songs The Reason, Treat Her Like a Lady, Miles To Go (Before I Sleep), Where is the Love and Be The Man (On This Night).

 

 

Immortality: The Bee Gees join their voices with Céline’s on the very last goodbye of the song.

Why Oh Why: The backing vocals sound so much more now if we compare this to the original 1997 mix.

Love is on the Way: Quite a few new details on both the instrumental and on the backing vocals, which get more credit on this new mix.

Tell Him: Is it just me or they added new string instruments? I feel like there are new violins on certain parts of the song.

Amar Haciendo El Amor: What surprised me the most on this one are the new backing vocals that can be heard towards the end of the refrains.

When I Need You: There’s a brand new vocal take from Céline. To be more exact, and you’re right here at 03:25.

Us: Among the new details added to the instrumental are new drums throughout the entire song.

Just a Little Bit Of Love: I specially like the reverb they added to Céline’s voice on the verses.

My Heart Will Go On: New details on the instrumental. Somebody mentioned new vocals on a specific part of the song, but I haven’t been able to identify those.

I Hate You Then I Love You: New details can be heard on the instrumental; it’s as if they gave more volume to the music, which allows the listener to detect new instruments.

Let’s Talk About Love: The choir gets more credit on the second refrain. Plus, new instruments can be heard right before the children start singing.

[Abodi2002]

 

 

While nostalgia can work wonders (such as bringing back the vinyl and cassette formats), I still think it’s quite difficult that they’ll ever do a physical release for these new mixes.

 

By the way, here’s my track-by-track review of the Dolby Atmos version of Falling Into You. Again, there might be details that I have missed, but here’s my general view of the album:

 

It’s All Coming Back To Me Now: The intro becomes even more epic thanks to the new sounds and instruments that have been added to it. I truly believe think that this is one of the best things Dolby Atmos has done to her discography.

Because You Loved Me: Just as with the song Regarde-moi, the instruments have been lowered down so much that Céline’s voice sounds almost acapella on the refrain.

Make You Happy: Brand new background vocals featured on the refrains.

Seduces Me: The percussion instruments sound now above the rest, and this gives a fresh new air to the song. The beginning of the track sounds really intimate now, it even reminds me of Where is the Love.

All By Myself: I admit I had high expectations on this song and I was not disappointed. There’s a piano right before the first refrain and brand new sounds during the second one. All these changes give a less melancholic approach to the song, which is really interesting.

Declaration Of Love: The background vocals sound higher now and Céline’s voice can be heard for a longer time towards the end of the song.

(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman: Didn’t notice any notable differences on this song.

I Love You: The fact that the instrumental was lowered down brings this song really close to the original demo by Nancy Martínez.

If That’s What It Takes: The first part of the song features brand new vocals. As the song gets closer to the end, we can hear backing vocals by Céline that were impossible to detect on the original mix from 1996.

I Don’t Know: This track starts with major changes on the instrumental. There are also new sounds during the refrains, which are the same ones that we can notice on Je sais pas. I think I can say that this is the one song from the entire album in which the background vocals sound with the most power; you can even hear new backing vocals throughout the second half of the track.

River Deep, Mountain High: This song definitely has the biggest potential to do a good mix thanks to all the different sounds it has. I specially enjoyed how the vocals and the music (which features brand new instruments) blend together on the refrains.

Your Light: I find the instrumental so different to the original mix that it’s almost like a new song. Honorable mention to the fact that Céline’s voice blends with the drums on the fade-out at the end.

Call The Man: Although it’s clear that the spacial sound makes the instrumental sound really different through the entire song, the highlight for me is that the choir sings with Céline for a longer time than they do on the original mix.

Fly: New sounds can be hear right at the start of the track. I think these new sounds work really well and make the song even more emotional. Plus, it’s interesting to me that I found this English version a bit different while the French one sounded exactly the same as the original mix to me.

does the “right here with you is where I’ll stay” in Seduces Me sound different to you? Also All By Myself includes an extra “anymore”

[Abodi2002]

In hopes that you guys will find it interesting and helpful, here’s my review of the Dolby Atmos version of the Let’s Talk About Love album.

 

Before I start, I’ll say that I didn’t find major differences in the songs The Reason, Treat Her Like a Lady, Miles To Go (Before I Sleep), Where is the Love and Be The Man (On This Night).

 

 

Immortality: The Bee Gees join their voices with Céline’s on the very last goodbye of the song.

Why Oh Why: The backing vocals sound so much more now if we compare this to the original 1997 mix.

Love is on the Way: Quite a few new details on both the instrumental and on the backing vocals, which get more credit on this new mix.

Tell Him: Is it just me or they added new string instruments? I feel like there are new violins on certain parts of the song.

Amar Haciendo El Amor: What surprised me the most on this one are the new backing vocals that can be heard towards the end of the refrains.

When I Need You: There’s a brand new vocal take from Céline. To be more exact, and you’re right here at 03:25.

Us: Among the new details added to the instrumental are new drums throughout the entire song.

Just a Little Bit Of Love: I specially like the reverb they added to Céline’s voice on the verses.

My Heart Will Go On: New details on the instrumental. Somebody mentioned new vocals on a specific part of the song, but I haven’t been able to identify those.

I Hate You Then I Love You: New details can be heard on the instrumental; it’s as if they gave more volume to the music, which allows the listener to detect new instruments.

Let’s Talk About Love: The choir gets more credit on the second refrain. Plus, new instruments can be heard right before the children start singing.

the beginning of The Reason reminds me of the mix that was used in the recording sessions, and vocals are much clearer.

[Celine Fan 77]

does the “right here with you is where I’ll stay” in Seduces Me sound different to you? Also All By Myself includes an extra “anymore”

 

I think that part of “Seduces Me” sounds exactly the same as the original.

[MaiconSC]

In hopes that you guys will find it interesting and helpful, here’s my review of the Dolby Atmos version of the Let’s Talk About Love album.

 

Before I start, I’ll say that I didn’t find major differences in the songs The Reason, Treat Her Like a Lady, Miles To Go (Before I Sleep), Where is the Love and Be The Man (On This Night).

 

 

Immortality: The Bee Gees join their voices with Céline’s on the very last goodbye of the song.

Why Oh Why: The backing vocals sound so much more now if we compare this to the original 1997 mix.

Love is on the Way: Quite a few new details on both the instrumental and on the backing vocals, which get more credit on this new mix.

Tell Him: Is it just me or they added new string instruments? I feel like there are new violins on certain parts of the song.

Amar Haciendo El Amor: What surprised me the most on this one are the new backing vocals that can be heard towards the end of the refrains.

When I Need You: There’s a brand new vocal take from Céline. To be more exact, and you’re right here at 03:25.

Us: Among the new details added to the instrumental are new drums throughout the entire song.

Just a Little Bit Of Love: I specially like the reverb they added to Céline’s voice on the verses.

My Heart Will Go On: New details on the instrumental. Somebody mentioned new vocals on a specific part of the song, but I haven’t been able to identify those.

I Hate You Then I Love You: New details can be heard on the instrumental; it’s as if they gave more volume to the music, which allows the listener to detect new instruments.

Let’s Talk About Love: The choir gets more credit on the second refrain. Plus, new instruments can be heard right before the children start singing.

 

The new vocals in MHWGO are actually from the Backing Vocals... they start very ealry in the second verse... and Celine's vocals at the climax has a lot of reverb now...

[Abodi2002]

There seems to be a crack toward the end of second chorus of Next Plane Out in Dolby Atmos. Specifically the "I gotta be with my baby" D5. This isn't heard in original version. Also when tapping on the lyrics it doesn't take you to that exact line in the song. Was wondering if anyone else noticed this.

[Abodi2002]

Also like WDMHBN Dolby Atmos. I believe the entire Unison album would benefit if all songs are mixed the same.

[tomi_hr]

You have to have at least 5.1 speaker setup to enjoy Dolby Atmos mixes. 360RA are not playable on pc or mobile player apps, but converted in multichannel wav it sounds amazing. Rear surround channels especially. I'll put some example...

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wD4qkIg5WKaP927HutSCRQqAEGQg2l86/view?usp=sharing

 

It's surround channels from 360 RA mix, it becomes little strange to listen in stereo, but in surround system it's rather interesting.

 

My setup is Yamaha RX-V685 5.1.2 system, Nvidia Shiled with Kody player.

Edited November 14, 2024 at 10:24 PM by tomi_hr

[tomi_hr]

or

 

https://drive.google...iew?usp=sharing

 

https://drive.google...iew?usp=sharing

 

Also from 360RA

 

Or one cut from I'm Alive from Dolby Atmos mix. This is what you hear in rear channels:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSAI27JeM89SN3tIAlUkWgxDZrf_Rh0r/view?usp=sharing

 

Celine and rest of music you can hear in front....So there is a big difference when listening over headphone or home cinema

Edited November 14, 2024 at 10:48 PM by tomi_hr

[tomi_hr]

It's All Coming Back to Me Now rears...and organ

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ei2WOWxumDYZxyD6VgfDQlmEfnPBNI2E/view?usp=sharing

[Celine Fan 77]

If I may, I'd like to ask you guys if anybody here has the Super Audio CD version of the Falling Into You album. I know both All The Way... A Decade of Song and A New Day Has Come are on YouTube on the Super Audio mix, but there's nothing to be found from FIY. I know the album was actually released on that format.

[MaiconSC]

If I may, I'd like to ask you guys if anybody here has the Super Audio CD version of the Falling Into You album. I know both All The Way... A Decade of Song and A New Day Has Come are on YouTube on the Super Audio mix, but there's nothing to be found from FIY. I know the album was actually released on that format.

 

sadly, the Falling Into You SACD was released on stereo format only... so there are no differences...

Edited December 23, 2024 at 12:02 AM by MaiconSC

[tomi_hr]

sadly, the Falling Into You SACD was released on stereo format only... so there are no differences...

 

Yes, but it's 88200Hz, 24bit.

 

But you have most of the songs in Dolby Atmos, RA360 or Dolby Digital 5.1..DTS etc.

Edited December 23, 2024 at 08:42 PM by tomi_hr

[MaiconSC]

Good news!

 

Now it's possible to reproduce Dolby Atmos with a Windows computer...

the Apple Music app added suport to Dolby Atmos for the Windows S.O.

 

you need:

• last update of the Apple Music app
  
• Windows 10 or 11
  
• compatible hardware with support for spatial audio
  
• Dolby Access app (need to buy from Windows Store, but you only pay once and it's cheap)
  

[jpatdeleon09]

There seems to be a crack toward the end of second chorus of Next Plane Out in Dolby Atmos. Specifically the "I gotta be with my baby" D5. This isn't heard in original version. Also when tapping on the lyrics it doesn't take you to that exact line in the song. Was wondering if anyone else noticed this.

 

I just listened to it and no crack at all even the tapping of exact line. No issues

Edited April 6, 2025 at 07:38 PM by jpatdeleon09

[Abodi2002]

 

 

I just listened to it and no crack at all even the tapping of exact line. No issues

interesting. I hear it at about 2:42. Also really hoping we get unison. I thought the 360 audio had been available a few days ago according to another member here but I have not heard anything cents

[MaiconSC]

after hearing the 360 RA of Unison a few times, I'm here to point out the differences...

 

all the instrumentals are more evident, like synthetizers solos throught out the songs...

 

all the songs are very pleasant to hear...

 

Where Does My Heart Beat Now seems a little different from the version in Love Again soundtrack...

 

no major new or unreleased vocals were added, but certain songs have the background vocals SO MUCH MORE evident...

 

the highlights for me are If We Could Start Over Again (background vocals way more louder, instrumentals more noticiable, it's really beautiful)... and Have A Heart (same for backcground vocals and instrumentals)...

 

Have A Heart has a completely new background vocal line by Celine herself, where she sangs "I miss you" at the end of the song... it's a "blink and you miss it" moment, but that was cool...

 

The first two songs of the album still with no 360 RA release... and that piss me off... so I'm waiting for an update, or the Dolby Atmos release...

 

overall, it's a great improvement for the production of the songs... and even there's no new vocal like other releases (besides the line I mentioned in Have A Heart), still better than those really meh releases that are exact copies from the regular ones...

[Abodi2002]

after hearing the 360 RA of Unison a few times, I'm here to point out the differences...

 

all the instrumentals are more evident, like synthetizers solos throught out the songs...

 

all the songs are very pleasant to hear...

 

Where Does My Heart Beat Now seems a little different from the version in Love Again soundtrack...

 

no major new or unreleased vocals were added, but certain songs have the background vocals SO MUCH MORE evident...

 

the highlights for me are If We Could Start Over Again (background vocals way more louder, instrumentals more noticiable, it's really beautiful)... and Have A Heart (same for backcground vocals and instrumentals)...

 

Have A Heart has a completely new background vocal line by Celine herself, where she sangs "I miss you" at the end of the song... it's a "blink and you miss it" moment, but that was cool...

 

The first two songs of the album still with no 360 RA release... and that piss me off... so I'm waiting for an update, or the Dolby Atmos release...

 

overall, it's a great improvement for the production of the songs... and even there's no new vocal like other releases (besides the line I mentioned in Have A Heart), still better than those really meh releases that are exact copies from the regular ones...

Thought I replied earlier but is it common for Dolby Atmos to come so much later than 360 RA audio? Think it's been nearly a week now and Dolby Atmos still hasn't been released, which is ridiculous. If WDMHBN from Love Again is any indication this album should benefit over all, and I think self title would too but I'm not the biggest fan of LCMM Dolby Atmos.

[MaiconSC]

Thought I replied earlier but is it common for Dolby Atmos to come so much later than 360 RA audio? Think it's been nearly a week now and Dolby Atmos still hasn't been released, which is ridiculous. If WDMHBN from Love Again is any indication this album should benefit over all, and I think self title would too but I'm not the biggest fan of LCMM Dolby Atmos.

 

sometimes Dolby comes first, sometimes it comes after... it's not a rule...

[Abodi2002]

after hearing the 360 RA of Unison a few times, I'm here to point out the differences...

 

all the instrumentals are more evident, like synthetizers solos throught out the songs...

 

all the songs are very pleasant to hear...

 

Where Does My Heart Beat Now seems a little different from the version in Love Again soundtrack...

 

no major new or unreleased vocals were added, but certain songs have the background vocals SO MUCH MORE evident...

 

the highlights for me are If We Could Start Over Again (background vocals way more louder, instrumentals more noticiable, it's really beautiful)... and Have A Heart (same for backcground vocals and instrumentals)...

 

Have A Heart has a completely new background vocal line by Celine herself, where she sangs "I miss you" at the end of the song... it's a "blink and you miss it" moment, but that was cool...

 

The first two songs of the album still with no 360 RA release... and that piss me off... so I'm waiting for an update, or the Dolby Atmos release...

 

overall, it's a great improvement for the production of the songs... and even there's no new vocal like other releases (besides the line I mentioned in Have A Heart), still better than those really meh releases that are exact copies from the regular ones...

is the I miss you vocal at the end not present in the Dolby Atmos mix? I can’t hear it there at all.

[MrTim212]

is the I miss you vocal at the end not present in the Dolby Atmos mix? I cant hear it there at all.

 

It’s there. I heard it.

[jpatdeleon09]

So, what’s better? Dolby Atmos or 360 RA?

[MaiconSC]

is the I miss you vocal at the end not present in the Dolby Atmos mix? I can't hear it there at all.

 

it's on Dolby Atmos... but it's a bit quieter

[MaiconSC]

So, what's better? Dolby Atmos or 360 RA?

 

They're both the same...

But I think in Dolby Atmos her voice is always more evident, more up front in the mix... and in 360 RA the instruments are louder...

Sometimes I prefer 360 RA to hear more of the instrumental...

But it's not an absurd difference