Picturing The Invisible: Focus 1

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Picturing The Invisible: Focus 1

Label Anderson Audio New York

Artists Jane Ira Bloom

€29,99 EUR

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Following her initial album at NativeDSD - the Audiophile Edition of Wild Lines: Improvising Emily Dickenson - saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom returns with Picturing The Invisible: Focus 1. The new album is a selection of compositions by saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom inspired by the science photography of legendary NYC photographer Berenice Abbott. The music was arranged for duet during the pandemic and recorded remotely in high definition Stereo and 5.1 Channel Surround Sound by audio engineer Ulrike Schwarz. It was co-produced by Jane Ira Bloom and Ulrike Schwarz and is being exclusively released in its recorded format and bit rate of Stereo and 5.1 Channel Surround Sound 384kHz PCM at NativeDSD. It is also exclusively available at NativeDSD in Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound DSD 256, DSD 128 and DSD 64 as well as in 7.1.4 Channel Discrete DXD Immersive Audio, 7.1.4 Channel Auro3D 96kHz Immersive Audio and 7.1.4 Channel Dolby Atmos TrueHD & Auro3D Immersive Audio MKV. Award winning jazz soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom pairs with renowned improvisors drummer Allison Miller, koto artist Miya Misaoka, and bassist Mark Helias to play a series of eight compositions performed in real time connected remotely from their homes in New York City. Using the most up-to-date technology, Grammy nominated Tonmeister Ulrike Schwarz has recorded and mastered the acoustic beauty of these extraordinary musicians’ creativity as they duet across the internet. Audio science and improvisational art collaborate to make this recording a one of a kind musical event. Funding for this project was made possible by the New York City Women's Fund for Media, Music, & Theatre by the City of New York's Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment in association with the NY Foundation for the Arts. Jane Ira Bloom - Soprano Saxophone Allison Miller - Drums, Percussion Mark Helias - Double Bass Miya Masaoka - Koto NOTICE: For the time being, Dolby Atmos MKV dowloads are provided as direct download dropbox links and are not available for download through the downloader app. The download link will be supplied at checkout.

Tracklist

Total time: 37:06

1. Walk Alone

05:56

2. Where the Light Gets In

04:10

3. Daredash

04:35

4. RCA

03:56

5. Pictuting the Invisible

05:19

6. Invisible Forces

02:16

7. Rowing In the Dark

05:23

8. The Shape of Space

05:31

Additional Information

Label

Anderson Audio New York

SKU

AANYOTL145

Qualities

FLAC 96 kHz, DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256, DSD 512, DSD 1024, WAV 384 kHz 32 bit, DXD 24 Bit, FLAC 192 kHz

Channels

2ch Stereo, 5.1ch Surround, 6ch Surround, Auro3D, 9.1ch Discrete, 2ch Stereo & 5.1ch Surround

Artists

Jane Ira Bloom

Composers

Bloom

Genres

Jazz

Original Recording Format

DXD

Instruments

Double bass, Drums, koto, Percussion, Soprano saxophone

Release Date

July 12, 2022

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Higher Rates Program
Not Available on SACD

Reviews

Audiophile Style - Discrete Immersive Edition

Chris Connaker

I’m listening to the 5.1.4 Channel Discrete DXD Immersive Audio version of Jane Ira Bloom's Picturing The Invisible- Focus 1. This is how music was meant to be heard! Amazing! It’s available now at NativeDSD Music.

Audiophile Style

Joe Whip

I am a big fan of the engineering prowess of Jim Anderson. It may be a bit of a secret but Jim thinks that his wife, Ulrike Schwarz, is even a better engineer that he is. Ulrike is better known for her engineering on classical recordings and her immersive sound mixes. It is the immersive sound aspect that drew me to this recording.

This is a special recording in many respects. First, it features Award winning jazz soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom on what else, soprano sax, drummer Allison Miller, Kato artist Miya Masaoka and bassist Mark Helias. Recorded in February 2022, it was performed in real time while connected remotely from each artists’ respective homes in New York City, and captured in 32 bit 384kHz PCM by Ulrike Schwarz.

Given that each performer was located in various locations, one could possibly expect a disjointed performance. Not here. The recording and performances are seemless, sounding like the musicians were recording together in the same real vs. virtual space. This is a testament to the talent of the musicians, modern technology and the engineering chops of Ms. Schwarz. The Stereo and 5.1 Channel Surround Sound versions of the album are available on NativeDSD up to DSD 256 and 384k PCM plus Stereo DSD 512 and DSD 1024 along with a 5.1.4 Channel Immersive Auro3D mix.

I have had a chance to listen to the stereo version of the recording and it is a stunner sonically. It has everything you would expect from the team of Jim Anderson and Ulrike Schwarz. Space, spot on timbre, silkiness and dynamics. While a bit on the avant-garde side, the music is beautiful and well worth a listen if you are unfamiliar with Ms. Bloom’s artistry.

It is my belief that Surround Sound and Immersive Audio in particular, is the future of music playback. With this new release, you get not only great music but a stellar sounding recording mixed by true experts in the field of multichannel playback. This release is well worth a listen, regardless of your mix preference.

Happy listening!

Source: audiophilestyle.com

Reviews by Customers

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cliff CollipriestAugust 1, 2026Verified buyer

Simply brilliant Modern Jazz!

One of the most creative recordings I have heard. The interplay between Bloom and percussionist Miller reminds me of (weird, I know) the mating dance of rattlesnakes. Beautifully intertwined. Two lives moving in harmony in a way not often heard in music.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bill SteinJanuary 30, 2023Verified buyer

This recording is beautiful in 2 Channel Stereo, and very enjoyable.

Miss Bloom’s Alto Sax is played gorgeously, with solid contributions from each of her companion musicians. The instrument mix is great.

★

Terence AtkinsonJanuary 6, 2023Verified buyer

I have a Horus 8 Channel system. Likely the same converters this was recorded on.

This recording itself is excellent. But 5.1? Hmm. Not quite. More like 3.0, Left + Right + Center. I am quite surprised and disappointed, really. Maybe I am missing something, but "Surround" should include Lr and Rs.

This recording, as well as several others I purchased from NativeDSD fall well short of what I expect "Surround" to be. Stereo, two thumbs up. Surround, meh. Stereo 5 stars. Surround, not worth the money.

Picturing The Invisible: Focus 1

Picturing The Invisible: Focus 1

€29,99 EUR

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