Brian Eno created the Windows start up sound
The experimental musician behind Roxy Music and David Bowie's most famous collaborations also designed the brief, iconic audio signature for millions of personal computers.
Brian Eno is widely recognized as a pioneer of ambient music and a foundational member of the band Roxy Music. His career has been defined by a restless search for new sounds, ranging from his work as a producer for David Bowie to his use of Oblique Strategies, a deck of cards designed to spark creativity through random constraints and cryptic instructions.
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