Hear Every Thread: OraStream Powers a Hi-Res Livestream for re:Sound’s Tapestry, Sponsored by M1 Samsung

Hear Every Thread: OraStream Powers a Hi-Res Livestream for re:Sound’s Tapestry, Sponsored by M1 Samsung 

Original program by jazz master Jeremy Monteiro and Singapore’s re:Sound chamber orchestra weaves Ravel, Coltrane, and original music by Monteiro into a lush whole, tests new hybrid model for performing arts ensembles.

The OraStream team that partnered with Neil Young to provide all of his music streaming in high resolution quality via the Neil Young Archives has united with Singapore’s Resound Collective to give M1 Samsung subscribers a special seat at Tapestry, an evening when jazz intertwines with jazz-inspired classical gems. Led by composer and pianist Jeremy Monteiro, Tapestry will reach audiences at Singapore Conference Hall and as a 2k video, 24-bit/48 kHz audio stream using OraStream’s high-resolution video streaming platform.

OraStream hopes livestreams can offer ensembles like re:Sound greater flexibility and help them expand their audiences beyond their home community. “It enables a hybrid model that can reach an audience outside the venue, yet have the same emotional impact. Classical music has always attracted an audience that cares deeply about music and sound quality,” says Frankie Tan, OraStream co-founder and CEO. “We believe hi-res livestreaming paired with an in-person show could be a great model for other classical ensembles. Hi-res livestreams can increase sponsorship potential and sustain the performers and operations even in a post-COVID environment.”

“For us, creating a concert of jazz with Jeremy was very natural,” explains Mervin Beng, chair
of the Resound Collective. “But we wanted to work with Jeremy on more than a single work for jazz piano with orchestra - we wanted a complete program where classical and jazz really came together. I was delighted to hear from Jeremy that he had similar ideas, with ambitions of creating a canon of music for a jazz ensemble with an orchestra, so what was left was for us to figure out how to bring this together. The Ravel quartet felt like a natural way to tie everything together.”

Jeremy also suggested the concert be livestreamed and suggested OraStream as the perfect tech partner. “Having listened to the pristine high resolution sound quality of OraStream for many years on their various services, I am excited that the music I will perform with re:Sound will be heard with such high fidelity on this livestream to M1 Samsung subscribers”. “From the moment I heard about what Jeremy had in mind, I was doing my own research into livestreaming,” Beng recounts. He drew on his extensive tech experience and his Resound colleague’s computer science background to evaluate OraStream. “I had confidence that OraStream was doing something unique and could make sure everything was in place for a great livestream.”

Tapestry will stream on January 22, 2022 at 8:15PM, Singapore time.

About OraStream

The company was founded with a mission to restore high quality audio to digital music. Its novel adaptive audio-video streaming platform powers a new generation music services based on streaming 16/24-bit lossless resolution audio and video files which self-adjusts to adapt to the user’s device capabilities, quality of network conditions and individual listening preferences. OraStream’s adaptive streaming technology powers audio delivery on the Neil Young Archives and Primephonic, a premier classical music service which was recently acquired by Apple Music. In addition, two of the most significant online sites for classical and audiophile music recordings, Presto Music and HDtracks, have launched their newly revamped music stores with OraStream’s technology.