He'd rather make music not war as the deadly missiles fly overhead

MAKING music not war was the mission of saxophonist Alain Otayek who perched himself on a rooftop in Lebanon, instead of taking cover from the missiles that were flying through the sky.

- LUTHO PASIYA

Otayek chose to block out the fear and harrowing whooshing sounds of the projectiles with soothing tones of his instrument.

He was performing at a party for guests at an undisclosed address in Lebanon at the time.

A video capturing this moment has gone viral on social media.

With missiles soaring through the sky, Otayek was seen performing his smooth saxophone melodies against the backdrop of a vibrant rooftop party.

In an interview shared on TikTok, Otayek described the instant he noticed the change in atmosphere - how even the festive party vibe shifted as attendees pulled out their phones to capture the extraordinary and terrifying sight above.