When the Engine Light is on
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About This Sound
When the Engine Light is on is an ambient album by Tuxedo Cat Music, released in 2024. The album contains 8 tracks with a total runtime of 24m. Finding peace in uncertain times, beauty in broken moments. Each track uses carefully crafted sounds designed to help you feel calm, focused, and at peace.
Recording Details
Location
Highway 101, Northern California — Recorded during a late-night drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, between San Francisco and Santa Cruz
Equipment
- Zoom H6 Handy Recorder
- Rode NTG4+ Shotgun Microphone
- Sennheiser MKE 600
- Shure SM57 for engine sounds
Recording Conditions
Recorded at 3:00 AM. Clear night, 58°F, light coastal fog.
Recording Process
Captured the ambient sounds of a 2012 Honda Civic during a 3am drive. The engine light had been on for weeks, but the steady rhythm became meditative.
The Story Behind the Sound
This album was born from finding beauty in uncertainty. The warning light became a companion on long drives, its steady presence more comforting than alarming.
Tuxedo Cat Music creates sounds that soothe and restore. Our tracks combine authentic field recordings with carefully crafted audio design to help with sleep, focus, meditation, and stress relief. Join thousands of listeners worldwide who find peace through sound.
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