![]() In a world where music has become such an everyday consumable, making quality win out over quantity is going to be a challenge. Tidal has struggled to find its footing after early instability, while Spotify - arguably one of the most popular services - is only now turning a profit. How Qobuz will perform in an increasingly crowded market is up for debate. Qobuz has two main pricing plans: Studio Solo (one account): 10.83/month (Paid annually) or 12.99/month Duo (two accounts): 14.99/month (Paid annually) or 17.99/month Family (six accounts): 17.99/month (Paid annually) or 21.90/month Sublime Solo (one account): 15.00/month (Paid annually) Duo (two accounts): 22. The company's focus on quality means its catalog - against the likes of Spotify - is comparatively smaller, but is nonetheless more extensive than Tidal Masters, which is also aimed at audiophiles. Its four plans range from $10 a month for 320 kbps MP3 quality streaming (the premium package) up to $300 a year for full hi-res streaming and discounts from the hi-res download store (the Sublime+ plan). French company Qobuz (pronounced ko-buzz) has announced it's now available in the US and plans to take on the likes of Spotify and Apple Music by focusing on sound quality, making hi-res streaming available to everyone without the need for proprietary gear. See the list of Hi-Res Frank Zappa albums to be released exclusively on Qobuz April 2, and listen to Frank Zappa on Qobuz HERE.Another music-streaming service has entered the game. Frank Zappa’s music continues to inspire listeners all over the world and Qobuz is honored to be able to promote his artistic vision.” Additionally, Travers is curating an exclusive annotated Zappa playlist for Qobuz, which will be released later in April.Īccording to Qobuz USA Managing Director Dan Mackta, “Presenting the work of iconic artists in the best possible quality is our reason for existence. The livestream will cover the story of Zappa Hi-Res archives, the importance of audio quality, and the upcoming Zappa Hi-Res catalog releases. This upcoming event is part of Qobuz’s weekly Qobuz Live series that features hot topics, brands and personalities in the music-lover and audiophile worlds. On April 1, Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers, the Zappa “Vaultmeister,” will join Qobuz Chief Hi-Res Evangelist, David Solomon, and the Qobuz team for a livestream discussion. The assortment includes the second album from the original Mothers of Invention, Absolutely Free, first released in 1967, and Halloween 81, documenting Zappa’s famed holiday residency at New York City’s Palladium, in both full box set and edited ‘highlights’ versions. Each will include an extensive PDF digital booklet, a feature only available on Qobuz’s streaming apps. ![]() The albums will be available in native 24-bit Hi-Res FLAC format. “Fans on Qobuz can experience Frank’s genius in the way he would have wanted his music to sound.”īeginning April 2, fans will be able to stream and download nine albums exclusively on Qobuz. “Frank Zappa was passionate about making his music sound as good as possible and we are excited to continue that legacy by releasing several of his albums in Hi-Res Audio with Qobuz,” said Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of UMe. As far as I’m concerned, the ‘z’ in Qobuz stands for Zappa and we know fans of the ‘World’s Finest Optional Entertainment’ are going to love the Zappa Qobuz experience. The five-week campaign will span a series of drops between now and May 7th, with classic and influential albums released for download and streaming in Hi-Res audio quality for the first time.Īhmet Zappa, representing Zappa Records, said, “Qobuz’s awesome combo platter of Hi-Res Audio and the ability for fans to immerse themselves into the album art of their favorite musicians is an incredible listening experience and a perfect fit for Zappa Records. UMe, the global catalog company of Universal Music Group, and Zappa Records are launching today a Hi-Res reissue campaign on Qobuz totaling 29 albums spanning all phases of Zappa’s groundbreaking career. ![]() Qobuz, the music lovers’ Hi-Res streaming and download provider, has partnered with UMe and Zappa Records to provide dozens of Frank Zappa albums for the first time in Hi-Res Audio. Qobuz The best music streaming service for high quality audio right now Specifications Free trial available: 30 days Price: 10.83/£10.83 a month for 129.99/£129. Qobuz originally outlined this discounted access to the web’s biggest streamable hi-res catalogue as temporary the Studio Premier price was said to be available to 100,000 subscribers who join by but almost a year on and it looks as thought those prices are here to stay. Qobuz, UMe and Zappa Records to Offer Iconic Frank Zappa Albums in Hi-Res for the First Time More details on the release schedule in the presser below. Of that catalog, there will be 9 exclusive albums to the service in high definition. ![]() High resolution streaming service Qobuz is launching a 29 album release of Frank Zappa albums this month.
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