Preview: Realize Music: Sing
One aspect that Virtual Reality lacks is a solid game where you can easily dive in and enjoy singing with a wide selection of songs. Realize Music: Sing, created by industry expert Mike Wilson, aims to address this gap. For the past few months, I’ve been treating my neighbors to my less-than-perfect singing skills. So, what can this app provide?
Release Date: February 20th 2025
Developer: Realize Music Inc
Publisher: Meta
Price: $9.99 per month / £99.99 Annually
Reviewed On: Meta Quest 3
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Sing Your Heart Out
Realize Music boasts a robust team, featuring Mike Wilson alongside Mark Roemer, an expert in the music and wellness sectors. The rest of the team consists of seasoned professionals from renowned companies like Sony, Meta, Rockstar Games, and the Guitar Hero franchise.
A great way to begin exploring Realize Music: Sing is to understand that it focuses on combining music and wellness in a single experience. The app is designed to help you overcome the fear of being judged, allowing you to enjoy singing freely. You won’t find any scoreboards to compete against; instead, the app encourages you to express yourself and enhance your well-being without any pressure. The app is available through a subscription model instead of a one-time fee, and you’ll soon see why this approach is necessary. It is being introduced at a special price of $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually.
The subscription model is essential because the app will provide access to more than a million songs, with weekly updates. This guarantees users a large and continually growing library that caters to various musical preferences and moods. With Realize Music: Sing backed by licensing agreements with Universal Music and Warner Music Group, and plans to expand further, it ensures a wide range of musical tastes and genres, so players can always find something that fits their style.
The library here is truly impressive! I have a diverse taste in music, allowing me to explore both popular and lesser-known artists. I can easily switch between tracks from David Bowie, Alanis Morissette, Deftones, Jake Bugg, Jamie T and Meg Myers, just to name a few. While there are times when certain artists or specific songs might be missing, there’s still a vast selection available. Within the song browser, you’ll find curated playlists like the top 100 most popular songs, community created playlists and various genres such as Rock, K-Pop, and Hip-Hop. If you’re unsure about what to listen to or sing, these playlists are a great starting point!
The user interface is quite easy to navigate, although it can be a bit tricky to locate specific songs. I typically begin by checking out the albums on the artist’s profile and then choosing the album and song I want. At first, the UI might seem a bit overwhelming, but after spending some time with it, you’ll discover the most effective way to get around.
One last fun feature of the app is that it includes some interactive activities beyond just singing. You can enjoy playing air drums along with the music, which adds a lively touch. Additionally, there’s an option for 3D painting in the environment, allowing you to sing along to your favorite songs while creating art. These features contribute to a sense of well-being and make the experience even more enjoyable.
Meta’s casting features are fantastic because they let you invite friends over for a fun karaoke night. You can cast the game to the TV and share the headset, making it a more social experience while enjoying the wellness benefits of spending time with your friends.
Full Visualisation
The application has a number of settings which will allow you personalise your environment and experience by selecting different visuals themes, making your session unique, with the team planning on adding new themes bi-weekly these options are going to keep increasing as well.
These environments respond to your voice, creating a dynamic visual experience that enhances your immersion as your singing influences the world around you. This interaction fosters a sensory connection to the music, promoting well-being. Even with all this happening, the song lyrics are displayed clearly and in a large font, making it easy to sing along. However, not every song will have lyrics available. For those that do, a quotation icon will appear on the song’s tile in your search results, and you’ll receive a notification at the bottom of the platform when the song starts if the lyrics are not accessible. If you prefer to enjoy songs without the lyrics displayed, you can easily turn them off using a button located on the edge of the platform.
It’s essential for an application like this to deliver high-quality audio and song standards, and I’m pleased to share that Realize Music: Sing excels in both areas. Thanks to the licensing agreements, you can enjoy all the official songs rather than mere imitations. This truly elevates the experience as you sing along to your favorite tracks.
The Verdict
Realize Music: Sing truly delivers on its promise by providing an extensive library of licensed music for you to sing along with, all while improving your well-being. The team is dedicated to ensuring that you can enjoy singing without the stress of leaderboards or judgment. With over a million tracks spanning various genres and new additions every week, the collection is continually growing, offering something for everyone. While there is a subscription fee, the app has secured licensing agreements with major players like Universal Music and Warner Music Group, with plans to expand further. This sets the stage for it to become the ultimate singing game, rich in content and song variety. Although, I can’t shake the feeling that my neighbours might not be enjoying themselves as much as I am, especially since they have to endure my less-than-stellar singing voice.