Eno obliged the job despite his stated preference for using Macintosh computers. The company approached legendary ambient artist and rock producer Brian Eno (U2, Talking Heads, Coldplay) to compose the start-up ditty for Windows 95. Windows 95 / Brian Eno: In 1994, Microsoft needed something less obnoxious than the much-maligned Windows 3.1 TA-DA! for introducing its new operating system. Let’s have a look at the notable stories behind several Windows startup themes. Less known are the musical minds that composed these sound snippets-and they are some famous ones at that.
Windows startup sounds have been ubiquitous fixtures for PC users for over 20 years.
