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Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks [Soundtrack]

Brian EnoAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)


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“In the early seventies I found myself preferring film soundtracks to most other types of records. What drew me to them was their sensuality and unfinished-ness - in the absence of the film they invited you, the listener, to complete them in your mind. If you hadn't even seen the film, the music remained evocative - like the lingering perfume of somebody who's just left a room ... Read more in Amazon's Brian Eno Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 31, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: E.G. Records
  • ASIN: B000003S1E
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,073 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Under Stars
2. The Secret Place
3. Matta
4. Signals
5. An Ending (Ascent)
6. Under Stars II
7. Drift
8. Silver Morning
9. Deep Blue Day
10. Weightless
11. Always Returning
12. Stars

Editorial Reviews

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If you ever wondered what ambient music is all about, you could do worse than listen to the soundtrack by Brian Eno that accompanied the stunning visuals of NASA's Apollo missions to the moon. Created with an intoxicating mixture of acoustic and electronic, the music makes the now-classic space travel images more magical and memorable, introducing a dreamlike element to scenes of cold reality. "An Ending (Ascent)" is about as close to an actual tune as you'll get, but, as with every track, a shining example of what ambient music reveals about itself--slowly and carefully. --Paul Clark

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4.8 out of 5 stars
(84)
4.8 out of 5 stars
Probably, the best of the ambient series, Apollo is an outstanding example of Eno's style. Alex Tiuniaev  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
A Perfect sound track for drifting out into the cosmos. D. Garcia  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
I highly recommend that you buy this as a companion piece to this album. I, conoclast  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
67 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars at least 5 stars September 22, 2000
Format:Audio CD
I was 16 when I first heard this lp (1986). A friend and I were to do an astronomy project together in high school, talking about Novas, supernovas, the moon, the sun, the whole works. We easily got footage together for the project, and we quickly went to work splicing and dicing to get exactly what we wanted for our 15 minute presentation- but we both wanted music to use for it. I wanted to use Pink Floyd's "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun," in its own right a great piece of music. But my buddy's friend had the solution- a Brian Eno lp that fit perfectly. I was no stranger to Eno, having already bought "Music for Airports" a few years earlier. So, he threw his lp on, and man, it was eerie- and perfect. We got an "A" on that report, and I had inherited an lp unlike any other.

This lp personifies all things spacy and ambient, yet sophisicated and exact in science, yet also moving and emotional. Not many lps of any grnre can mesh it so much in so few tracks, but Eno, Eno and Lanois did just that.

The tracks are barely pieces (save "An Ending(Ascent)", a piece who's beauty still makes me cry to this day, and we used for the Moon landing shots we had in our project. I'm sure Eno would have aproved), which adds to the amazing beauty and textures they create. Simply astounding.

I could babble on for years talking about this lp, but the music speaks better than I ever could for it. I still play it several times a week at night, and it still moves me to tears- almost 15 years later. That's the sign of great music. This lp is that good.

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly Gorgeous November 14, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
After hearing Eno's name bandied about for a few years, I finally went to my local record store (yes, there were actually records back then!) and purchased this recording without a clue as to what marvels were contained therein. It was the first Eno LP I ever purchased, and the first Eno CD I ever purchased, I had to have it.

If you've ever wanted to experience weightlesness, buy this recording. It is truly atmospheric, elegant, and downright beautiful. There are also some rather frightening moments (I think)contined in "Matta" which is worthy of the best sci-fi soundtracks.

The ultimate piece on this CD is "An Ending (Ascent)". It is simply one of the most breathtakingly beautiful "songs" I have ever heard. The first time I heard it, I knew I wanted to become a musician. It's simplicity and aching beauty is something I've tried to recreate in my music, but haven't quite topped this. I've listened to this piece I would estimate in the thousands of times, and it still takes my breath away.

Also interesting are the "Soundtracks" Silver Morning and "Deep Blue Day" which, if played at 45 RPM (back in the olden days) show that these are essentially slowed down "country-western" songs. A brilliant use of the studio, synths and treatments.

I was fortunate enough to meet Eno very briefly at a talk he gave in my city. I was wise enough to have brought along my CD cover for "Apollo" which he graciously signed. It's now a double treasure for me.

He has many more great recordings (Ambient 1, Neroli, Ambient 2:Plateux of Mirror (w/ Harold Budd),the list is endless. This is a must have!

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ambient masterpiece indeed August 27, 2005
By TM77
Format:Audio CD
This is the epitome of ambient music. I originally bought this back in the early 80s and it's aged well. My personal favorites are 'Silver Morning', the slightly menacing 'A Secret Place' and of course, 'An Ending(Ascent)' which has got to be one of the most sad yet beautiful songs I've ever heard. But the entire album is excellent, and all the songs flow together to create a beautiful atmosphere.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Apollo - A newer frontier
I first heard this album back in 1984 - I had (at that time) been introduced to Brian Eno music and could not get my hands on all of his music (cassettes) at the time. Read more
Published 18 days ago by j
3.0 out of 5 stars I like it but it's rather moody
This is my first Brian Eno purchase, so let that be known. I am new to his ambient style.
I liked the reviews I read about it, and thought the samples were cool. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Trenton Spencer
4.0 out of 5 stars Thanks
I have bought several other Eno c.d.'s and this one doesn't dissapoint! I enjoy this kind of music when I just want to relax.
Published 5 months ago by Mike Mathewson
5.0 out of 5 stars Ad Astra
Moody, celebratory, playful, haunting, moving--Apollo elicits a myriad of emotional reactions to the glorious rise and pathetic decline of the American space age. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Hawklord
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Eno's very best
I first purchased this as a casset when it was initially released in 1983 and listened to it literally for decades as sleep aid until it started sounding like it was playing under... Read more
Published 12 months ago by UEVERSEEONE?
5.0 out of 5 stars How wonderfull when everything runs nice and seezy
Fast & Perfect. What could one ask for more? Perfect conditions and nice music. You can count on me. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rui Barros
5.0 out of 5 stars Ambient at its best
While written as a soundtrack to a fantastic documentary, this CD also performs as an excellent ambient environmental soundtrack. I often listen to it while working.
Published 20 months ago by Le Capitaine
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Record!
I ordered this online a few weeks ago and I'm thankful I did! It got to my house quickly in great shape and the record was in very good shape. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jeffrey Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Introduction to Eno's Ambient Side
Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks is the first Eno album I ever bought. This record opened the flood gates - I now own 16 Eno albums. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Ryan Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Otherworldly Luminescence
"Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks" is exceptionally beautiful, truly one of Eno's crowning achievements. Read more
Published on May 2, 2011 by Loren West
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