Heathrow Plays Ambient Track From Airport Sounds Across Terminals

Heathrow Airport has collaborated with Grammy-nominated musician Jordan Rakei to create what is believed to be the world's first ambient music track made entirely from airport sounds. Rakei recorded over 50 unique sounds from across the airport, including baggage belts, tannoy announcements, passenger footsteps, and jet engines, transforming them into a seamless four-minute composition that follows a passenger's journey from check-in to take-off. The track, titled Music for Heathrow, pays homage to Brian Eno's 1979 album Music for Airports and is designed to capture the anticipation and excitement of travel while being played continuously throughout Heathrow's terminals during the summer. Notably, sounds from famous movie scenes filmed at Heathrow are incorporated, blending authentic airport ambiance with artistic synthesis. Available for download and streaming on Soundcloud, the track aims to enhance the pre-flight experience by turning everyday travel noises into a calming and immersive soundscape. Rakei expressed that creating this piece was an honor and reflects the vibrant atmosphere of airports worldwide.