Grammy nominated musician Jordan Rakei has produced the first ever track created entirely with the sounds of an airport.
‘Music for Heathrow’ is an ode to Brian Eno’s seminal 1979 album, Music for Airports.
Rakei created it with over 50 sounds sampled from Heathrow after he was given access to its airfield and other areas.
Click here to hear how it sounds.
Speaking on the new track, Jordan Rakei comments: “Having travelled all over the world for my music and spent a huge amount of time in airports, I’ve always loved that buzz that comes with the excitement and anticipation of travel. So, getting the chance to turn Heathrow’s many sounds into music was an honour.
“I spent time in every part of the airport, recording so many sounds from baggage belts to boarding calls, and used them to create something that reflects that whole pre-flight vibe. It’s all about building suspense and setting the mood for wherever you’re headed on your summer holiday.”