Microsoft's Windows 95 hit shelves on this day in 1995, and Brian Eno's audio work made it even more memorable.

In fact, Eno actually failed to meet his brief. His Windows 95 start-up is actually six seconds long, but was deemed so brilliant that Microsoft let that slide.

Eno was originally paid $35,000 for his composition by Microsoft, money which will now go to Gazans very much in need of aid. His statement continued: “My new start up chime is this: stand in ...

I also pledge that the fee I originally received for that Windows 95 chime will now go towards helping the victims of the attacks on Gaza. If a sound can signal a real change then let it be this one.

Eno has also produced songs with David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, Coldplay, and more leading musicians. Arguably, Eno is most famous for creating the startup sound for Microsoft Windows.

Brian Eno, one of the all-time great art-music legends, is now 76 years old, and he’s not slowing down one bit. If anything, he’s busier now than ever.

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