6 Films That Used Brian Eno's Music for Films

“The Big Chill” (1983) The film’s soundtrack includes “The Big Ship” from Music for Films, one of the earliest uses of the album in a major movie.

“The Loveless” (1981) Kathryn Bigelow’s debut feature uses “Slow Water” from the original album during a key scene.

“Heat” (1995) Michael Mann’s crime epic features “An Ending (Ascent)” from Music for Films III during the film’s final moments.

“The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007) This Western uses “Final Sunset” from Music for Films III to underscore its melancholic tone.

“The Loveless” (1981) “Slow Water” appears again in this early Kathryn Bigelow film, showing the track’s lasting appeal for directors.

“The End of the Affair” (1999) Neil Jordan’s adaptation uses “An Ending (Ascent)” from Music for Films III during its emotional climax.