Some concerts go beyond mere musical performances to become true sensory experiences. They allow you to dive into the heart of the music, thanks to immersive Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound and meticulous video recordings. Whether they’re filmed in stadiums with spectacular stage designs or in studios for a more intimate setting, they push the boundaries of live performance by erasing the barrier between artists and audience. Here’s a selection of some of the most immersive concerts, where every visual and audio detail is designed to make you experience each piece of music more intensely.
Eric Clapton – The Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions
This intimate concert, recorded live at the Cowdray House estate in England, features a masterful Eric Clapton accompanied by three musician friends. In this project, born after the cancellation of his concerts during the pandemic, the guitarist revisits his classics and offers acoustic interpretations of songs that have strongly influenced him. The hushed setting and absence of an audience create a more personal atmosphere.
The Lady in the Balcony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray features a remarkably clear image, with a simple backdrop that makes it feel like the artist is performing live from your living room or home theater. Regarding audio, the DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Atmos mixes allow you to feel every nuance of the guitars and vocals with incredible fidelity, making the listening experience as emotional as it is authentic.
- Available formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Blu-ray
- Picture (HD Blu-ray / 4K Blu-ray): 1080i, 16:9 / 2160p, 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, LPCM 2.0
- Runtime: 77 minutes
- Year: 2021
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
One of the most influential figures in film music, Hans Zimmer has composed the soundtracks for numerous blockbusters that have left their mark on cinema in recent decades. Recorded in spring 2016 in the Czech capital, Hans Zimmer Live in Prague captures one of the stops on his sold-out European tour. Surrounded by 72 musicians, the composer performs over two hours of his most famous themes, from Gladiator to Inception and Pirates of the Caribbean, in a spectacular show.
The Hans Zimmer Live in Prague concert recording faithfully reproduces the intensity of the show, even during the most visually dense sequences. The picture quality highlights the various lighting effect, while maintaining deep contrast during the more intimist passages. The Blu-ray features a high-quality Dolby Atmos track, making it a true audio demo disc. The mix features a broad sound palette (powerful bass, impactful percussion, captivating vocals) that envelops the viewer.
- Available formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Blu-ray
- Picture: 1080p, 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, LPCM 2.0
- Runtime: 138 minutes
- Year: 2016
John Williams Live in Vienna
Another important concert by a legendary composer, John Williams Live in Vienna offers a panorama of the most legendary themes in film history, from Star Wars to Indiana Jones and Harry Potter. This elegant landmark performance, where the magic of Williams’ scores meets the excellence of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, also features two violin adaptations specially arranged for violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter.
With the Dolby Atmos mix of this concert on Blu-ray, you feel as if you’re in the concert hall with the orchestra. This immersion reveals the full richness of the arrangements with startling clarity.
- Available formats: Blu-ray
- VOD: Canal+
- Picture: 1080i, 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1
- Runtime: 128 minutes
- Year: 2021
Roger Waters: The Wall
Released in 2014, the concert film Roger Waters: The Wall captures the former Pink Floyd member’s world tour. During this tour, he transformed The Wall into a monumental stage production, combining spectacular visuals with political statement. This concept-concert, interspersed with a poignant film in which Waters condemns the repercussions of war, allows fans to rediscover Pink Floyd’s incredible album in a new format.
Shot in 4K and mixed in Dolby Atmos, Roger Waters: The Wall stands out as a large-scale production, blending pyrotechnics, giant puppets, immersive animations and multidimensional sound. The audio reproduction stands out with its excellent precision, highlighting each instrument with clarity, while the Atmos effects plunge the spectator into the heart of the show. A must-see/hear for fans of high-quality live concerts.
- Available formats: DVD, Blu-ray
- VOD: Canal VOD, Amazon Prime
- Picture: 1080i, 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, LPCM 2.0
- Runtime: 165 minutes
- Year: 2015
Snarky Puppy: Empire Central
A major band of the jazz-fusion scene, Snarky Puppy recorded Empire Central live at the Dallas Deep Ellum Art Company in 2022. Captured over eight nights in front of a small audience, this recording blends jazz, funk, gospel and rock to pay tribute to the rich musical heritage of this Texas city.
With the Dolby Atmos mix and captivating camerawork of this live album on Blu-ray, the raw energy and virtuosity of the band’s numerous musicians is palpable, immersing you in the fun atmosphere of the concert hall. The perfect way to rediscover this Grammy Award-winning opus!
- Available formats: Blu-ray
- Picture: 1.78:1
- Audio: Dolby Atmos
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Year: 2022
Kraftwerk – 3-D The Catalogue
A pioneer of electronic music, Kraftwerk made its mark in 2017 with the release of 3-D The Catalogue, an ambitious Blu-ray/DVD box set retracing eight performances that took place in major cultural venues around the world between 2012 and 2016. Replaying their eight iconic albums in their entirety, the German band offers an immersive audiovisual experience, blending retro 3D visuals and unique sounds.
The crystal-clear image highlights the minimalist staging and the iconic, almost hypnotic silhouettes of the musicians, while the sound of this live recording, enhanced by the Atmos mix, offers a striking rediscovery of an electronic soundscape that has influenced the greatest artists of the genre.
- Available formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray
- Picture: 1080i, 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, PCM, Headphone Surround 3D
- Runtime: 77 minutes
- Year: 2017
Metallica: Through the Never
Part concert film, part fiction, Through the Never blends Metallica’s over-the-top live performances with a post-apocalyptic plot. This hybrid project, directed by Nimrod Antal, stands out for its cinematic ambition and the intensity of its live shots.
Shot with no fewer than twenty-four 3D cameras provided by James Cameron, Metallica: Through the Never offers a stage recording worthy of the band’s standards. The picture is remarkably precise, with a striking depth of field that underlines the visual richness of the show, with its pyrotechnic effects and spectacular animations. As for sound, powerful bass and thundering guitars unfold with great clarity and exemplary dynamics.
- Available formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray
- Picture: 1080i HD, MVC 3D, 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos (German version), DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Year: 2013
Muse: Live at Rome Olympic Stadium
Filmed in July 2013 in front of over 60,000 spectators, Muse: Live at Rome Olympic Stadium immortalizes one of the British band’s most spectacular concerts. Set against the monumental backdrop of Rome’s Olympic Stadium, Muse put on an impressive visual show combining pyrotechnics, oversized digital screens and live performances with actors, in the service of a 20-track setlist covering the band’s biggest hits.
The first concert to be filmed in 4K, Live at Rome Olympic Stadium boasts outstanding image quality and striking visual precision. The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio track, encoded in 24-bit/96kHz, delivers a powerful, dynamic sound reproduction, with an enveloping mix that places the listener at the heart of the event.
- Available formats: CD + DVD, CD + Blu-ray
- Picture: 1080i HD, 16:9
- Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM 2.0
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Year: 2013
Queen Rock Montreal
In November 1981, Queen performed in Montreal for two nights that have since become legendary. The Queen Rock Montreal concerts immortalize the band at its peak, with a charismatic Freddie Mercury, an unstoppable Brian May, and an ecstatic audience. Featuring cult classics such as “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Another One Bites the Dust,” this recording is now considered one of the most iconic live performances by the British band.
In 2024, Queen Rock Montreal was completely remastered in IMAX and DTS. Featuring a restored ultra-high-definition image and immersive sound, this version allows viewers to rediscover the concert in spectacular conditions. Enhanced sharpness, enveloping sound spatialization and powerful performances: the show is given a new lease of life and puts the spectator in the front row.
- Available formats: Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray
- VOD: Disney+
- Picture: 1080i HD, 16:9
- Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM 2.0
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Year: 2024
Whether you’re a fan of rock, metal, classical or electronic music, these concerts don’t just capture a performance, they transform the way music is experienced. Thanks to impressive stage direction and meticulous visual and sound recordings, they offer impressive immersion that can be experienced at home, in your living room or private home theater. And you, which is your favorite immersive live concert?
