Brian Eno on Apollo

[@davidsobel3303]

Eno's "an ending" is probably one of the most beautiful, serene and angelic pieces ever written.

[@kenmason6135]

Amen, and Enya's Lothlorien for the encore.

[@bertenqvist7324]

R u sure ?

[@ScunnyBoy1972]

i find the track "Deep blue day" very emotionally charged

[@Hurriklain]

Crazy that u can say this about any song on that album

[@fabianwolf6849]

Eno is probably one of the most beautiful, serene and angelic characters ever written.

[@BuddhaRhino]

"I think it's very interesting how if you make music that doesn't direct people to much as to what to think, turns out that people have very fertile and creative imaginations" - such a pure comment, we should never take creative geniuses from granted. Respect

[@earthpearl3790]

Jake Munford I agree . . . first for self then for others. 🔆

[@swordsinging1709]

As an artist, I aspire to an am walking in the pure and organic directive that these artist are conveying here in this documentary. To learn more about why I am! Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration.

[@javiceres]

From?

[@SwisstedChef2018]

You can say that loud

[@tylerparkermusic]

Its funny because you’re not seeing it from the other angle… it’s absolutely terrifying. Manufacturing music to force people to think a certain way, ie: pop music.

[@marylizbender]

I'm a rocket launch documentarian and my partner and I listen to "An Ending (Ascent)" every time we approach the launch pad just before a launch. I've approached pad 39A, the same launchpad that lifted the Apollo astronauts to space, many times in the middle of the night while playing this song. It is surrounded by a wildlife refuge and large bodies of water. This creates an experience that instantly puts me into a meditative state where I ponder what is truly happening. Rockets have already re-shaped humanity and they continue to do so as they send our robotic explorers into the Cosmos. Soon, humans will lift off from that launchpad once again, and we'll hear more yet about the philosophical implications of this collective journey. I'm so excited to see this music revived and gaining more attention, which it entirely deserves. Thank you.

[@apollomemories7399]

@MaryLiz Bender Given your description of there being wildlife and a water surround, can I suggest another piece of music that you might find suitable to listen to at night, "Small Hours" by John Martyn from his 1977 album "One World".

[@tranzco1173]

Nerd. Your partner is gonna cheat on you with a robot soon.

[@anthonymiller4703]

such a beautiful sentiment. so inspired, so inspiring.

[@edperry4235]

Thank you for sharing, Mary, I’ve driven to watch launches at night - from a lot further away than you, of course, and I can’t see a rocket go up without getting tearful. I can’t imagine how I’d be if I had that track playing as well. Great job you have and thanks for the good work.

[@earthpearl3790]

What a thoughtful person you must be. 🔆

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Brian Eno saved my life…in a very dark time his sounds were a light to follow through the dark…Never said thanks…Thank you Brian.🙏

[@HC100_]

Its in those times that you really appreciate the value of music, both in listening and making it. It cannot often take you out of that dark place, but it makes that dark place a little more bearable for a bit.

[@roughtakes7271]

@@HC100_ Wise words - very nice!!!

[@diegorojas7882]

I love that no matter what country you're from, people can say "we" went to the moon. Much love from Texas!

[@YeamanME]

Brian Eno the genius and founder of ambient wonder...his first ten years creating this entire category of sound will go down as a turning point in the history of music.

[@charlesachurch7265]

I totally agree sir!

[@philiplindsay225]

The turning point was Pink Floyd in 1967 and the invention of the Moog Synthesizer not Eno.

[@edmund184]

I'd like to think he'll be rembered

[@jamesanderson348]

No Pussyfooting was a masterpiece. He and Fripp crafted brilliamt sonic landscapes.

[@daevpaeldruid8200]

@@philiplindsay225 The invention of something is nothing without a skilled person to utilise it. The BBC Radiophonic Workshop was created in 1958, and produced such mind-blowing music and sounds as the original 'Dr Who' theme in 1963. The first completely electronic movie soundtrack was for 'Forbidden Planet' in 1956, predating the MOOG by 8 years. The first commercially available keyboard synthesiser was in fact the Hammond 'Novachord', first produced in 1938. WWII put paid to its commercial development. Electronic instruments such as the 'theremin', have been used for melody and 'sonic textures' since it was patented in 1928. The origins of 'ambient' music (which focuses on 'sonic textures', rather than defined melodic passages) go back a very long way. 'Gregorian Chant' music dates backs to the 9th century, and instruments that utilise 'drones' like the hurdy-gurdy and didjeridoo also date back, at least, to the first millennium (I.C.E.).

[@theoriginalbuggins]

"You're no longer where you are. You're in 'there'." Yup.

[@theoriginalbuggins]

@mr abc No, it's the last thing Roger Eno says on this video. But it is exactly how I feel about Brian's work, and the best related work (Fripp's ambient work, Cluster, and so on). That great ambient music will transport you into an acoustic landscape, created in part with the studio as an instrument of its own, a landscape the probably could not exist in reality - and yet... you're there.

[@robst247]

‘Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks' is a stunningly beautiful album. I've been listening to it sporadically for more than three decades and it has never lost any of its magic for me. If anything, its power to move me deeply has only increased.

[@Lucretciela]

Me, too. I remember when it came out, it made me cry. Brian Eno is the only musician that I listen to on a regular basis and I never get tired of, ever. I can't imagine how many times I've heard Another green world, or Taking tiger mountain, yet it never gets old.

[@peargrin]

Me too. This has given me peace and tranquility since the 1980’s. Utter magic. Grateful!

[@robst247]

@@peargrin Grateful for the graceful!

[@rossmcleod7983]

Lucretciela yes. Another Green World kept me alive in the late seventies. Forever grateful.

[@cemegonuts]

3 of some of the most creative people walking the earth. Eno, Eno, and Lanois.

[@АртГуффович-б1й]

What is better than Eno? More Enos!

[@kenlieck7756]

Rita Morenos?

[@teacupalice]

An ending (ascent) will never not be my favourite piece of music of all time, I adore it so much, it makes my mind float

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

It's still weird "An Ending" has such an effect on me. The body of it is just a series of synth drones, yet I tear up every time. It just fills you with so much hope it almost becomes hard to bear. I would actually have that music at my funeral because it's that powerful.

[@theveryground3610]

I give a like for Brian Eno music.

[@vac8846]

The Very Ground no like for the propaganda? I hear ya ;)

[@oswing]

@@vac8846 I give a LOVE....

[@vac8846]

@Olivier Swingedau you love fake moon landing propaganda? OK then. Each to his own.

[@oswing]

@@vac8846 no idea what you talk about

[@vac8846]

@Olivier Swingedau i forgive you

[@chriszanf]

I first heard the album when a friend Kevin lent it to me in 1991. We usually lent each other albums for a few weeks then would chat about them when we handed them back. Because of him, my music tastes expanded greatly. He was away on holiday for a couple of weeks so we planned to regroup when he was back and hang out. Only a few days later his mum called me to tell he he had died. I still have the CD as well as a couple of others he lent me. 'Always Returning' reminds me of his each time I hear it.

[@toniyo3]

Sorry for your loss mate

[@pedroprovan4046]

Long you and him live

[@josephchandler8418]

Deep blue day is one of the best songs of all time, I could listen to Brian Eno all day, absolute legend.

[@roughtakes7271]

+Weightless - both are my favourites from the album. Weightless when it kicks in at the 2 min mark is just spine tingling.....and it carries on for almost a minute.....

[@LS1Cobra]

I bought this on Vinyl back in the 80's. I still pull it out and play it regularly. I love having it on in the background while I'm working. Very relaxing and throught proviking at the same time.

[@VividFilmProductions]

His ambient albums never fail to make me so emotional and relaxed. I love them so much.

[@serpico1616]

Brian Eno, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream and Mike Oldfield. THE BEST OF THE BEST

[@apollomemories7399]

I'd like to include Popol Vuh in that shortlist.

[@serpico1616]

@@philiplindsay225 Pink Floyd is my number one favourite, but this is a different list!

[@philiplindsay225]

@@apollomemories7399 ...Thank you for introducing me to Popol music. I thought Pink Floyd's Ummugumma was the only one to do this style of sounds in 1970. Now I have some wonderful new music to listen to while I paint.

[@fyvewytches]

I'd add some of Klaus Schulze's 70s stuff. Body love, Mirage, Moondawn, etc.

[@Mindphaser1]

Don't forget about Jean Michel Jarre and Kraftwerk.

[@tropicalpalmtree]

I love Brian Eno. Him and Burial have a special place in my soul.

[@myfragilelilac]

Grew up to this record. My dad was a big Eno fan. Always comforting when the melancholy hits. It's very therapeutic.

[@Wobble2007]

"An Ending", has been my favourite tune ever since I found it as a teenager, it has the power to just still my thoughts no matter what state I'm in, I suffer from ADHD and Bipolar Disorder, and it's never failed to put me at ease, it just has such a gentle, sweet melody to it, beats any meditation I've ever tried, I hope to make a song as good one day.

[@BlckPollen]

Apollo is truly one of those albums that age like fine wine. I bet a century from now Enos work will still hold up to its contemporaries

[@joanbecenti8938]

As usual, Eno never ceases to astound and astonish the world of music. Genius.

[@mikesmuseum]

Anyone who gave this a 'thumbs down' obviously hasn't been on this planet very long. I was 9 years old when they landed on the moon, and I stayed home from school to watch this amazing event on TV. It's no wonder that Brian Eno was so moved by this, and it showed through in his music, especially this very song.

[@harlyn101]

An incredible video! Brian Eno is such an inspiration of mine. Pure Brilliance

[@mattiemclean9882]

So many inspirational ideas and "secrets" given away here

[@harlyn101]

@@mattiemclean9882 It's incredible! I just can't get enough of it :)))

[@hdgboy]

I had this album when it came out. Loved it then and still moved by it now. Another Green World is another favorite. Eno’s collaboration with the Talking Heads was also a creative period producing some fantastic material. Love him.

[@egebamyasi773]

I love Brian Eno. His music is amazing and his producing is brilliant. The amount of details and textures in his music is just mind blowing. I love his ambient albums. But my most favorite albums from Eno is his Here Come The Warm Jets, Taking Tiger Mountain, Another Green World, and Before and After a Science. Babys on fire and Driving me Backwards are brilliant tracks. They all are!

[@thevellocet]

Brilliant album. "Drift" and "Always Returning" are gems I could listen to on loop or Paulstretched out to last hours.

[@gerrypocha175]

'Drift' damn that's art!

[@VividFilmProductions]

Daniel Martin ‘always returning’ really hits

[@philbell5774]

Eno extended and deepened the musical vocabulary and is a genius as far as I am concerned.

[@hughtuck5147]

"...you're no longer where you are, you're in there." Got it in one, Roger - thanks guys!

[@odw_99]

Eno’s ‘An Ending (Ascent)’ and Vangelis’ ‘Reve’ are like two sides of the same coin for me personally, two absolutely perfect pieces of music

[@SnideGreenieXD]

I can't thank you guys enough for making this documentary. Such an incredible insight; Brian Eno's music has been such an important part of my life, and I may not even be here without it.

[@rossmcleod7983]

Jos Opdenakker yes. He hit a nerve in me that kept me alive. Sounds overblown when I say it, but without that touchstone that his music gave me, I’m not sure I could’ve been bothered.

[@carlm2254]

I first heard An Ending (Ascent) in the movie “Traffic.” I still listen to this song on a regular basis to this day 19 years later.

[@tractatusviii7465]

I wish Roger put out more stuff. Seems as bright and deep as his brother. Stunning record.

[@kno33]

tractatusviii I had the great pleasure of seeing Roger in concert recently, his music needs to be heard more!

[@chaunche81]

I fall asleep listening to Apollo almost every night. It eases my mind into perfect tranquility.

[@AbleFoxie]

Deep Blue Day brings me out of the funk when I'm down. It's so beautiful.

[@trotropanga1358]

agree

[@V.Oliveira]

At 13:27 says it all really "... if you make music that doesn't direct people too much as to what to think, turns out that people have very fertile and creative imaginations!" That goes to all forms of art in my view. The listener/observer/spectator should also take part and be encouraged to create the piece alongside with the artist. Maximum respect to Eno

[@davidcopson5800]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@ralex3697]

When I look at the inner cover of the first Roxy Music and see Brian Eno in his glam glory So surreal Talk about evolution

[@skywatcher1972]

We were all young once, lol. Brian evolved a bit further than most of us.

[@noqueno606]

thank you brian eno

[@haas1969]

Three geniuses coming together for one of the best ambient music of all times...

[@fotoautomatmusic]

This album is one of my listened to of all time. Unimaginable beauty. It makes me escape to different places sometimes.

[@DougHammer]

One of my fave albums of all time. I hear the DNA of all three on this record. Brilliant.

[@lab4389]

Brian Eno is a true legend and this piece of music is proof. Thank you Brian for such gorgeous ambient music. 💯

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

I was living in the UK with my family when the Americans landed Apollo on the Moon it will be forever in my mind absolutely amazing!

[@ajahnke688]

When I saw Slowdive at Desert Daze last year, they had Deep Blue Day playing for a bit before they started. One of my favorite concert memories ever.

[@vac8846]

slowdive? those miserable talentless amateurs. if you took away the excessive use of reverb they hide behind, their lack of talent would be obvious to you too.

[@ehlerhog]

Brian is a mentor and total inspiration for me and my creativity. Inspired by him and Daniel and Roger and numerous other space ambient music pioneers. Thank you boys for all that you do. Watching this is like meeting a movie star you've admired your whole life and getting a peek inside their real life. Much respect to these guys. Seeing this and knowing the album so well and having it explained to me in this manor is like experiencing it for the first time. Like someone pushed the refresh button and Im hearing it all like new. Cant wait to experience the 2019 re-release with 11 extra tracks... Thanks Guys...

[@dan.documents]

this album calms me down every time i hear it, under stars part II is my favorite i love the apollo missions so much and this record just encapsulates it perfectly

[@larryscott3982]

There is what we often call music. And there’s what what we describe as art. Eno is the art of music. He redefines the meaning of the ‘Sound of Music’.

[@brucekuehn4031]

We landed on the Moon in July of 1969 and then in August there was the festival known as Woodstock. Pretty wild times!

[@matterhalo]

A real example of sceniuses working from home. ❤️🌕🌍

[@8MoonsOfJupiter]

Being a huge fan of Brian Eno's music and of the space program in general, it was an asolute joy to watch this and share in the reverence that Brian, Roger and Dan have for the music they created and the momentous events that inspired it. Absolutely magical documentary!!

[@kootenaiblades946]

I grew up listening to this on vinyl. It is hypnotizing and spiritual for me now, as it was then.. The three amigos made a masterpiece. Thank you, gentlemen.

[@BOOMDIGIDYable]

The music is so pure. It’s devoid of meaning. It just is. It really does put you “in there.”

[@lindastates1502]

We thank you for standing in that room and making this wonderful sound and music Brian Eno , you are brilliant . Love from Maryland ...

[@grahamtrezise1114]

I knew nothing of this album but every Saturday back in the 80's a guy would come down to Wollongong from Sydney with albums in milkcrates to the markets, albums with "Not For Sale" stamped on them, and there it was, I recognised Eno's name and said "That's all I need to know". That was 1989, been mesmerised ever since.....

[@wajobu]

An album that has never been too far from my turntable since 1983.

[@salishbear633]

This music is the most beautiful and sacred of my entire life. I've been loving it since it first came out, and my best friend and I went to see the movie. I can't begin to thank these gentlemen enough for their genius. This video and these interviews only strengthen my sense of the truth in the music. I say this honestly, that this album is right there with the greatest symphonies and piano concertos and most wonderful auditory creations of human history. It's that good to me. Thank you so much!

[@IRUKANJI]

That documentary was a huge part of growing up for me. I can't count how many times I watched it and the music stuck with me all these years.

[@nickburlton5821]

Nice to hear Roger speak, and a great piano player !

[@dbsoundpost]

This was such a long time ago as I was growing up many of my friends thought I was strange listening to Eno's music and with others.But Discreet music was impossible but great with the exceptional life experience and thought experiments, my memory is much stronger because of this music during it's initial listening and now.Atmospheres and Film music were beyond what I would have expected and discover so much more.

[@m.g.kroger]

The foundation of Ambient Music.

[@kevcatnip7589]

he cant be copied ,,new ambient music seems so processed and hollow

[@yiannev]

This album means so much to me, it’s my most favorite work by Eno. I have really sweet and tender memories of being 13, visiting the science museum in my city with my headphones on and Apollo on repeat. I’m in my early 20s now but I think I will hold it close to my heart forever

[@janinetyler5760]

Brian certainly deserves his "Eno" Asteroid and Stephen Hawkings medal.

[@lloydd.984]

Bought the Apollo cassette years ago...still have it somewhere. Listened to it many many times....still do on occasion, leaving time between listening to let it feel new again. Amazing work.

[@PetraZoeNZ]

Brian Eno is beautiful. This work is beautiful. It's uplifting in an otherworldly way, but like his brother, Roger, it also makes me feel profoundly sad. We had an opportunity to really "see" and to create a better world because of it. But look at where we are now. We destroyed it all, and we still don't get it...

[@zaugitude]

Long time Brian Eno fan, thanks to him and all for putting this together. It is great and fantastically interesting to know the details behind the concept and production of this landmark recording. CheerZ!

[@garypope8322]

Gives me goosebumps when I hear the tracks and how they got to the finish line with such and awesome album, just so moving

[@timbaldwin9951]

I remember that day. Big fan of Brian Eno and the things he does. Absolute genius.

[@pshearduk]

What a beautiful thing this is. Positivity at a time when we as a species need it most. Thank you all equally (Roger you do great work amigo). Respect due to you all. ty ♥️

[@chrisrebar2381]

I remember meeting ENO at the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-mare when he was with rocky music (Virginia plain just came out). He autographed a copy of playboy I had and said that Brian ferry was a prat - good man

[@RealDavidN]

some of the most beautiful music ever conceived. Helped get me through some dark times. The other album was Unforgettable Fire, another Eno/Lanois collab. Thanks Brian and Roger and Daniel!

[@Safetysweet]

Brian Eno’s music really is something to the ears. Definitely ahead of his time with the technology, I would imagine it’s super difficult to recreate the textures/sounds he created on Apollo.

[@nunomarques7011]

This and here come the warm jets are probably my favourite albums by brian eno

[@chrisberger6987]

I discovered this collection of songs about 30 years ago. Always LOVED An Ending (Assent). I've been reminding family and friends for years that I want it played at my funeral.

[@MorawskiGRK]

Top quality content. Thak you Noisey. Thank you Brian, Roger and Daniel for all the music.

[@EthanS1481]

I journal to this album every morning for a couple of months now. I find myself choking with tears in my eyes from the beauty of this. Especially the second side of the original Apollo album

[@93ORyan]

In a world going into a constant downward spiral, videos like this gave me hope that things will get better.

[@vitorhayward942]

An ending empty and beauty, thanks Brian for all

[@max0540]

always returning , deep blue day , weightless blew my mind completely

[@leandrostang4409]

Eno is a genius of the music he touch ours hearts and souls without say any word.

[@kenmason6135]

Experiencing the Overview effect from low earth orbit while listening to An Ending Accent would be the closest thing to Heaven without actually being there. God Bless you Brian and Roger. Ken

[@Widderic]

Love that these are being uploaded. Everyone needs to see this.

[@jeffdawson2786]

His influence on all music is incalculable.

[@yzmamazafaka3716]

This human is unbelievable , always makes me feel grateful when I listen to his music

[@2WheelsGood]

Amazing artists and what an album. Top 10 ambient records IMO

[@checkyourhead37]

This record is a treasure in my collection of vinyl. Absolutely stunning.

[@dylanl2373]

This is my favorite video on the internet, thankyou

[@dharmabum1111]

I first bought this album in 1983. So happy to have come across this video!!! LOVE

[@thomasmatthewgibsonsings]

This was excellent. Thanks to all who put this together.

[@francisjtuk]

Ascent has to be one of the most influential pieces of music of all time

[@nathangreen1508]

An ending is in my opinion one of the finest melodic pieces of music ever ..it goes further than most productions

[@jkljkl1945]

That record opened my ears to Brian, AND Roger, AND Daniel (GUITARIST and producer). Fantastic record.

[@abcyadeadYMCK]

Thanks so much for making this, these 3 are some of the biggest geniuses of their generation, and this album proves that.

[@yellowclouds3722]

Thank you for this video! I always loved this album from Eno, I watched that film when I was 11 years old & recognized that music. Few years later I discovered that album again. Very much emotion & imagination, mixed with childhood thinking. This is by far my fav Eno album

[@realkabecio]

I've been a listener and feeler of your music for so long, thank you for speaking out about it to us all. This is so beautiful. In the 50s I wanted to be an astronaut when I grew up, and in some way, watching this and hearing this you've made that happen for me in my heart. Much love to you.

[@billbrillford7883]

Brian Eno:An Ending(Descent)...playing at the beginning was great

[@QuickEyedSky]

I've been living with this record on CD for days, on loop, like with Thursday Afternoon or "The Pearl", with Harold Budd. Like from morning to evening. Nobody approaches this "ambient" intelligence, or very rarely (Durutti Column's Prayer, maybe). This man has to know how much he's like a mental milestone for many people. He experiments, he tries, he has fun, he creates beauty or surprises. It's an example of how to be alive in this world. You must read his Diary, which is one of the best book ever - on many levels. An attitude...

[@earthpearl3790]

I love the artwork in your flat . . . what a nice space to inhabit and create it‼️

[@dreamwell2020]

Eno's intelligence is reliably encouraging.

[@sassymonkey]

I wish this video was titled “Brian Eno, Roger Eno, and Daniel Lanois on Apollo.” Roger and Daniel are just as integral to the project as well as highly respected musicians for decades like Brian.

[@marignyhistory3988]

As one exits the World War II Museum in New Orleans, this is playing, and it is absolutely the perfect piece of music as one emerges, seared from the experience and the horrors related.