Apple Music goes classical
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I for one used to have a large collection of classical music CDs, but CDs are just too inconvenient. I disposed them and I don't even have a CD player anymore.
Then I used to have a big collection of classical MP3 files, but at some point it became too inconvenient to maintain the collection.
So, these days I'm YTing and streaming everything.
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@kluurs, just curious, you already have a huge collection of classical music CDs and LPs, why do you still subscribe to streaming services for classical music? Have you cut back on collecting since you started subscribing to streaming services?
@axtremus said in Apple Music goes classical:
@kluurs, just curious, you already have a huge collection of classical music CDs and LPs, why do you still subscribe to streaming services for classical music? Have you cut back on collecting since you started subscribing to streaming services?
I subscribed to Primephonic when it existed. I found it decent and convenient. Apple had hinted that their classical product would release in January and gave me a free 6 months of Apple music while I wait for the new service.
Yes, I have cut back on acquisitions due to the nature of things. Interestingly, a lot of people have not cut back. And I do still purchase some things that haven't made it to streaming.
I do still listen to CDs on occasion, no so much on LPs.
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https://www.macrumors.com/2022/04/05/everything-new-ios-15-5-beta/
There are references to the upcoming "Apple Classical" app that Apple has in development to complement Apple Music, suggesting the standalone app could soon see a launch. There are "Open in Apple Classical" and "Open this in the new app designed for classical music" in the Music app code, but the Classical app has not yet launched.
Apple acquired classical music streaming service Primephonic back in August 2021 and said that it would be building a new classical music experience for Apple Music. Apple is planning to launch a new standalone app dedicated to classical music, and the app will combine Primephonic's user interface and specializations for classical music with Apple Music and features such as Lossless and Spatial Audio. Apple has not provided details on when the app might come out, but preparations are clearly being made. -
I was a Primephonic subscriber. When Apple bought Primephonic, they refunded a pro-rated portion of my annual fee and gave me six months of Apple Music for free. I assumed that Apple intended that their new music service would launch within six months of the acquisition of Primephonic. It's been 8 months.
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@George-K INteresting article. I did not realize how complicated it was for classical music.
(PS. I guess one way to make the article longer is to repeat the paragraph three times. LOL)
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Let's see if it's October though I've also heard there are suspicians for early 2023. It will be interesting to see if and how it is enhanced from the original Primephonic of which I was a subscriber. Apple Music itself isn't bad. It will also be interesting to see pricing. A lot of orchestras, chamber groups, and even individual artists have started doing their own thing, bypassing labels. YouTube is a home for much classical music.
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https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/09/apple-music-classical-release-date/
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Apple has officially taken the wraps off its Apple Music Classical application. The company says that the app will be available later this month, and existing Apple Music subscribers will be able to use the service at no additional cost.
“Apple Music Classical makes it quick and easy to find any recording in the world’s largest classical music catalog with fully optimized search, and listeners can enjoy the highest audio quality available, and experience many classical favorites in a whole new way with immersive spatial audio,” Apple says.
Apple says that Apple Music Classical will launch on March 28 and offer over 5 million tracks, thousands of exclusive albums, and much more.
- The world’s largest classical music catalog with over 5 million tracks and works from new releases to celebrated masterpieces.
- Thousands of exclusive albums.
- The ability to search by composer, work, conductor, or even catalog number, and find specific recordings instantly.
- The highest audio quality (up to 192 kHz/24 bit Hi-Res Lossless) with thousands of recordings in immersive spatial audio.
- Complete and accurate metadata to make sure you know exactly what work and which artist is playing.
- Thousands of editorial notes including composer biographies, descriptions of key works, and more.
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https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/09/apple-music-classical-release-date/
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Apple has officially taken the wraps off its Apple Music Classical application. The company says that the app will be available later this month, and existing Apple Music subscribers will be able to use the service at no additional cost.
“Apple Music Classical makes it quick and easy to find any recording in the world’s largest classical music catalog with fully optimized search, and listeners can enjoy the highest audio quality available, and experience many classical favorites in a whole new way with immersive spatial audio,” Apple says.
Apple says that Apple Music Classical will launch on March 28 and offer over 5 million tracks, thousands of exclusive albums, and much more.
- The world’s largest classical music catalog with over 5 million tracks and works from new releases to celebrated masterpieces.
- Thousands of exclusive albums.
- The ability to search by composer, work, conductor, or even catalog number, and find specific recordings instantly.
- The highest audio quality (up to 192 kHz/24 bit Hi-Res Lossless) with thousands of recordings in immersive spatial audio.
- Complete and accurate metadata to make sure you know exactly what work and which artist is playing.
- Thousands of editorial notes including composer biographies, descriptions of key works, and more.
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https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/28/apple-music-classical-video-tour/
It does work on the iPad, but it's still a phone app, just enlarged.
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Perfect timing - I've just subscribed to Apple Music last week, after upgrading my home receiver.
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Perfect timing - I've just subscribed to Apple Music last week, after upgrading my home receiver.
@Doctor-Phibes said in Apple Music goes classical:
I've just subscribed to Apple Music last week
Good choice. I find that Apple Music is the best music service.
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@George-K said in Apple Music goes classical:
immersive spatial audio
What is that exactly? Dolby 5.1? Atmos? Why don't they just say what it is?
@mark said in Apple Music goes classical:
@George-K said in Apple Music goes classical:
immersive spatial audio
What is that exactly? Dolby 5.1? Atmos? Why don't they just say what it is?
I think it's Atmos
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@mark said in Apple Music goes classical:
@George-K said in Apple Music goes classical:
immersive spatial audio
What is that exactly? Dolby 5.1? Atmos? Why don't they just say what it is?
I think it's Atmos
@Doctor-Phibes thanks.
I am looking for a 5.1 streaming service. I haven't yet "upgraded" the AVR, or the number of speakers needed for Atmos.
