Thread: Best Tidal tracks/albums
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February 6, 2019, 10:56 AM #1
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Best Tidal tracks/albums
I just downloaded and starting playing around with Tidal.
As we all know, recordings are not created equal. Some will be far better than others and I hope some of you are willing to point me to some of the best available on Tidal. Album or song title.
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February 6, 2019, 11:17 AM #2
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You are using High Fidelity version of Tidal? It's the more expensive.
Van Morrison's, Your Driving Me Crazy is good if you like his voice and some Jazz.
Marquise Knox has an album with some other players that is 96kHz.
If your Tidal is on computer or MQA compatible, there is a "Master" list that shows all the MQA titles which in some instances can be higher resolution even though your DAC may not be MQA compatible. Has something to do with partial unfolding of the file.
The Eva Cassidy is good. Really there is a lot that's decent, the stuff that I find not so good is like 80's Rock or Pop.
If you like Classic Rock, look for the Steven Wilson remixes, Yes, Jethro Tull and Chicago is what I remember, typically very good.
I recommend adding albums you like and sound good to "My Music" for quick access next time you want it.
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February 6, 2019, 03:56 PM #3
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Its not easy to point you in the right direction , without knowing what music you like.
But one thread that can bring up a lot of interesting new artists are called " what are you listening to tonight "
I personally have found so many new artist that i never knew i liked. And the great thing is you can just try it out if its not for you it does not cost anything .... not like buying CD´s or LP´s
I am currently listening to Fink Wheels Turn Beneath my Feet , i think it a good recording.
Joni Mitchell Both Sides Now
Melody Gardot Live in Europe
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February 6, 2019, 04:07 PM #4
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February 6, 2019, 04:23 PM #5
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Thanks everyone, and keep them coming
For context, I am using a Lumin X1 as source so I can play any format out there. My Tidal subscription is indeed the Hi-Res version so I have wandered through the "Masters" a bit but haven't found anything great.
I have no real preference for music other than it being a little more upbeat. I dont listen to music to fall asleep.
In other words, what track have you listened to or stumbled upon that you immediately thought "WOW"
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February 6, 2019, 04:32 PM #6
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My suggestion is that you should play the music you enjoy from Tidal. The SQ is normally very good so there is no need to go and play well recorded music that may not interest you.
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February 6, 2019, 04:36 PM #7
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I appreciate the suggestion but that is exactly what I am trying to avoid. SQ may normally be very good but Im looking for music that is recorded/mastered exceptionally well. I guess I'm looking for solid demo music that would show off what an incredible system can do.
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February 6, 2019, 04:50 PM #8
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February 6, 2019, 05:14 PM #9
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February 6, 2019, 08:24 PM #11
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And don't forget to make sure that you are paying for the CD Quality tier in Tidal ($20 per month in the USA) and not the cheaper MP3 quality subscription.
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February 13, 2019, 02:11 PM #12
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February 13, 2019, 02:47 PM #13
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February 13, 2019, 04:26 PM #14
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Computer Audiophile 100 playlist on Tidal (in US): https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/35...3-79c90724eb28
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February 13, 2019, 05:31 PM #15
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February 15, 2019, 07:47 PM #17
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If you add it to your Tidal account, it should show up as a playlist.
I just tried it with mine and it works with Mconnect app and within Tidal itself.
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February 15, 2019, 08:25 PM #18
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As Rod said if you add it to your Tidal account by it will appear in your Tidal playlists in the Lumin app. Easiest way is to first login to your Tidal account in your browser at tidal.com. Then click on the link to the playlist and you'll be able to play it in Tidal and save it by just clicking on the icon. It should then appear as a saved playlist when you access your Tidal account via any means including the Lumin app.
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February 15, 2019, 09:15 PM #19
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Thank you boys, it worked. I should really play around with this stuff a little more
I also noticed I am setup for HIFI, how do I enable MASTER on my Lumin? or can I?
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February 15, 2019, 09:20 PM #20
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Do that through the desktop app.
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December 27, 2019, 05:32 AM #21
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You can listen to Tidal with a free or premium account. But you can also use AudFree Tidal Music Downloader. The tool helps you get a common file so that you can download and save the songs on your device. You can get more detail at AudFree Website.
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December 30, 2019, 06:33 PM #22
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Welcome Samual.
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December 30, 2019, 07:50 PM #23
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I wasn't aware of that software, and am surprised they're allowed to provide that functionality due to strict music licensing. Welcome and thanks for joining Samual!
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February 18, 2020, 08:12 PM #25
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Tidal’s top tier offering is only $11.99 a month for veterans.
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July 14, 2021, 01:58 AM #26
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I'm using Tidal for many years because of its HiFi and Master quality. And I have found an AudFree Tidal Downloader, which has the ability to download music from Tidal as local files and save them as FLAC, WAV, etc. The only disadvantage of this way is that it downloads from its built-in Tidal Web Player. But Tidal Master is not available in Web Player.
Anyway, it's enough for me to explore the music world and find favorite playlists and songs on Tidal.
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July 14, 2021, 07:28 PM #27
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July 16, 2021, 12:35 PM #28
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Patricia Barber has two new songs on Tidal in MQA 352k. I don't get the full unfold but would love to hear these in full 352k to satisfy curiosity. They are single tracks from a upcoming album.
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