Beirut, November 2024

Created in the autumn of 2024, during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, these recordings* bear witness to the evolving soundscape of Beirut. Recorded at home, from the same vantage point, we follow a typical day in the Lebanese capital during this time, from sunrise to sunset. Ordinary street sounds, barking dogs, generators, gunfire, sonic booms and exploding bombs mix together with the ever-present hum of military drones.Reflecting on living through the everyday reality of the conflict, the sound designer Rana Eid said: “In this war we realised that it’s not only about taking the land and our homes anymore – it’s about taking the sky as well.”*This episode contains sensitive material that some listeners may find disturbing.Location sounds and images by Rana Eid.Technical production by Maties Palau.The Radiophonic Travel Agency, a free to use resource brought to you by The Radiophonic Institute. ​Walk, run, swim, drive, float, ride, fly, wheel and meander around the world as we transport you to places near and far, using only the magic of sound. Freed from guidebooks and narration and with only your imagination as companion, listen to the world in joyous new ways.Discover more: https://li.sten.to/TheRTAFollow us: instagram.com/radiophonictravelagency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.