“I’m certain that this record will come to be seen as a key benchmark in spatial music production—and a must-hear for any artist, engineer, and producer seeking to explore the realm of immersive audio.”

“This album immediately stands out as something unique and groundbreaking in this format.”

“It’s one of the most impressive albums I’ve ever heard. Bravo!”

“Immersed, the new album from Justin Gray, is one of the biggest and most welcome musical surprises of 2025. It is the complete package and is certain to engage and entertain so many audiences. This album is a complete success that easily makes a spot for itself among the best of this year’s top new overall albums.”

“This is on another level. Though the soundstage is surreal, with different point sources often attacking from all directions, during other passages the speakers seem to disappear entirely—as if you are really there, surrounded by all the different musicians.”

“This is what all jazz done in Atmos should sound like. Songs like this are what will help push the boundaries and show people what’s actually possible when you approach Atmos with immersive intent from the start.”

“Even when you consider the history and years of innovation in this space, I’m not sure anything quite so ambitious as Justin Gray’s new album Immersed has ever been attempted.”

“What Justin has done here is really inspiring and amazing to me. I truly believe this music will help establish a benchmark for immersive music production.”

“Immersed is a landmark achievement in cinematic music presentation. It doesn’t just document performance; it transforms performance into an environment.”

“Immersed is absolutely worth seeking out for anyone interested in surround or immersive music. The experience is absolutely mind-boggling, regardless of whether you’re listening in 9.1.6, 5.1, or any size speaker array between those extremes. Even the binaural rendering presents a startling degree of depth and spaciousness.”

“It’s a redefinition of how sound and image coexist. The use of Dolby Atmos as a storytelling tool rather than just a technical feature makes the experience spatially profound, situating the viewer inside a living, breathing orchestra.”

“Like a documentary without words. The musicians, dancers, visuals and sound told the story through the art. 1000 words couldn’t describe 1 second of this experience. A shared learning experience that is only possible through great art.”

“Those with surround sound systems will really appreciate the time and effort that Gray put into making this record sound so good; a treat for the eyes and for the ears. Immersed is a success from every angle, unquestionably among the best of this year’s new overall albums.”

“This film’s true strength lies in how it celebrates the diversity of culture, of music, of collaboration, weaving them into a seamless cinematic fabric.”

“Hearing Indian classical textures blend seamlessly with jazz, world, and contemporary arrangements was breathtaking. The collaboration of 38 artists created a global tapestry of sound that felt both intimate and universal.”

“There were moments when I closed my eyes and tears came from the sheer beauty of the voices and instruments surrounding me. It felt like being inside a prayer.”

“I’ve never felt music like this before. It wasn’t just on the screen or in the speakers; it was all around me, like I was sitting inside the performance itself.”