Unlike sci-fi films that use orchestral stabs and theremin wails to signify "outer space," Eno took a radically different approach. He wanted to capture the feeling of being an astronaut: the loneliness, the silent majesty, and the strange nostalgia of looking back at Earth.
A remastered extended version was released in 2019, featuring 11 new tracks. While the original is untouchable, the new compositions—like "Like I Was A Spectator" Brian Eno Apollo Atmospheres Soundtracks Zip
Artists such as Tim Hecker, William Basinski, and Stars of the Lid have cited Eno as a key influence on their work. The album's sonic landscapes have also been referenced in film and television soundtracks, including the work of renowned film composer, Hans Zimmer. Unlike sci-fi films that use orchestral stabs and