Desert wind in Oman

Desert wind in the Empty Quarter, Oman, recorded by George Vlad.

"The vastness of the Empty Quarter is difficult to fathom. It's larger than many countries but it is virtually uninhabited. There's hardly any wildlife and the continuously moving sand dunes support only a few incredibly hardy plants.

"The sound of the desert is subtle yet mesmerising. Only wind and soft sand movement make up the soundscape, but it varies endlessly. The wind can be muted, soft, soothing, blustery, gusty and many other descriptors. Sometimes it's so strong it can take down my tent, with me in it. Other times it's not present at all, creating a weird sense of weightlessness."