 Michael signed on the label Sonic Atmospheres in 1984, on which some of his earlier works would be re-released ("Light Play" became "M'Ocean" in 1984, "Morning Jewel" became "Jewel" in 1985, and "Planetary Unfolding" was given a new release in 1985).In 1984, "Chronos" was the first film music done entirely by Stearns after years of collaboration with Huxley or Maurice Jarre.In 1986, he provided "electronic images and textures" for Constance Demby's album "Novus Magnificat".