Song

An Ending (Ascent)

Brian Eno · Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks · 1983

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $65K-$220K/year
Gross track revenue $130K-$440K/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
An Ending (Ascent) by Brian Eno

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Short Answer

How much money does An Ending (Ascent) make?

An Ending (Ascent) by Brian Eno is modeled at $65K-$220K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: An Ending (Ascent) is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

This recording leans on atmosphere, texture, and replayable mood, which makes it durable in listener memory and long-tail streaming.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 87% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1983 and still shows earnings power roughly 43 years later
  • Ranks #1 among 3 tracked songs for Brian Eno
  • 12 tracks on the linked album page
  • Apple Music preview available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Playlist and mood-based streaming support repeat listening over long periods.
  • Steady niche demand and reissue interest can keep the track earning.
  • Licensing and soundtrack-style use can materially improve the long tail.

An Ending (Ascent) sits in the top 87% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

How It Compares

An Ending (Ascent) is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
An Ending (Ascent)
current page
Brian Eno $142,500
Music for Airports 1/1
same artist · same genre
Brian Eno $110,000
Baby's on Fire
same artist · same genre
Brian Eno $92,500
Time After Time
same era · similar earnings band
Cyndi Lauper $255,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $130K-$440K/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $65K-$220K/year
50% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $15K-$55K/year
50% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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More Questions About An Ending (Ascent)

How much did An Ending (Ascent) make in total?

An Ending (Ascent) does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does An Ending (Ascent) make per stream?

An Ending (Ascent) does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns An Ending (Ascent)?

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on niche catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Show ownership and assumptions

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on niche catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$130K-$440K/year
Estimated artist-side cut$65K-$220K/year
Estimated label master share$15K-$55K/year
Estimated publishing share$15K-$55K/year
Estimated songwriter share$15K-$55K/year
MastersLikely split between artist-affiliated control and distribution-side participation
PublishingPublishing appears concentrated on the writer or small rightsholder group
Catalog sale statusNo song-specific catalog sale adjustment is assumed here

Assumptions: Estimate infers current annual earnings from niche streaming depth, catalog replay value, and selective licensing, using creator-leaning rights splits.

Notes: This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on niche catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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