Interview with Max Cooper on “On Being”

For his new album On Being, the audio-visual artist and electronic innovator Max Cooper has inverted the creative process by collecting hundreds of anonymous quotes, posing a deep and open question, "What would you like to express which you cannot in everyday life?" The goal: to understand what it is like to be human right now. We’ve interviewed him about his creative process and how Dolby Atmos enables him to express his artistic vision.  

Dolby’s “Sound of a Masterpiece”

Ever wondered what the Mona Lisa sounds like? Or a trip to Monet’s beloved lily pond? Introducing Dolby’s “Sound of a Masterpiece” – an immersive album inspired by the world’s most famous artwork masterpieces to help people who are blind and partially sighted to hear and feel artwork in a whole new way. Mixed in state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos audio at London’s iconic RAK Studios, the album offers a spatial sound experience that immerses listeners in the paintings of Frida Kahlo, David Hockney, Leonardo da Vinci and more, so that each artwork’s profound impact can be felt beyond sight alone. 

Image credits: 

Claude Monet, 1840 – 1926, The Water-Lily Pond, 1899 Oil on canvas, 88.3 × 93.1 cm Bought, 1927  ©The National Gallery, London. All rights reserved.  

The Scream, 1893, Edvard Munch, Credit: Børre Høstland from Nasjonalmuseet, licensed under CC BY 4.0 

Mona Lisa, c.1503-6 (oil on panel)  Leonardo da Vinci,1452-1519) Credit: Louvre, Paris, France/Bridgeman Images

Britten’s War Requiem in Dolby Atmos: Original 1963 Choir Reunites 

Britten’s War Requiem has been remastered in Dolby Atmos, offering a groundbreaking audio experience. Originally recorded in 1963, the original choir reunites to hear this revitalised version. Decca’s Dominic Fyfe and Dolby Atmos mix engineer Phillip Siney discuss the vision, challenges, and breakthroughs behind this iconic remaster. Explore how this timeless masterpiece was brought to life with immersive sound Dolby Atmos. 

Dolby Atmos House at ADE 2024

Join us at ADE on Thursday and Friday to experience intimate listening sessions, talks, a live concert, hands-on mixing workshops, and more.

Throughout our two-day stint, you'll be able to chat and connect with kindred spirits and professionals in the rooms of the Dolby Atmos House. Feel the all-encompassing sound of Dolby Atmos fill the Living Room, and discover how your favourite songs feel when experienced in their full potential at the Device Bar in our Hangout.

What is Dolby Atmos Music?

Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience and puts you inside the song in a spatial way, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth.

"The Seven Sonic Wonders" in Dolby Atmos

Introducing Seven Sonic Wonders : A Dolby Atmos Experience - a groundbreaking album that takes you on an audio journey of incredible, rare and endangered sounds of our planet. From the majestic pop and rumble of Iceland's Vatnajökull Glacier to the serene dawn birdsong in Finland, each track puts you at heart of the beauty and fragility of nature's symphony in Dolby Atmos. 

'The Great Gig In The Sky' brain capture in Dolby Atmos

Sound has tremendous power over our brains. Partnering with Richard Wright Music and Pollen Music, we conducted a study with over 100 participants and analysed their brain activity whilst listening to Pink Floyd's 'The Great Gig In The Sky' remixed in Dolby Atmos. The immersive element of surround sound created a perfect environment to look at what happens when music takes over our neurons.

Immerse yourself. On Apple Music.

Discover sound all around with you with Dolby Atmos on Apple Music and listen across your devices. Now available with your Apple Music subscription*.