Heathrow to pipe 'sounds of an airport' around airport
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Heathrow Airport is set to introduce a new "mood-matching" soundtrack designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers. The soundtrack, created by Grammy nominated artist Jordan Rakei, features sounds recorded from the airport and snippets from famous films such as Bend It Like Beckham. This initiative follows a previous disaster at the airport and is aimed at boosting the airport's image. Inspired by Brian Eno's album Music for Airports, the sound mix intends to evoke feelings of excitement and anticipation as passengers begin their holiday journeys.
Heathrow plans to enhance the airport experience with a new soundtrack that reflects excitement and anticipation, aiming to improve its image post-disaster.
The airport commissioned Grammy nominee Jordan Rakei to create 'Music for Heathrow,' featuring unique sounds recorded from the airport environment mixed with iconic movie clips.
Heathrow's soundtrack is inspired by Brian Eno's 'Music for Airports,' a defining work in ambient music meant to provide a calming auditory background.
The new sound mix will be played throughout the terminals this summer, aiming to evoke the feelings of starting a summer holiday as passengers arrive.
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