Illuminating a Cigarette: Recorded on ZoomH2nXY on December 3, 2013

The audio opens to the distinct sound of a cigarette being drawn from a pack, rustling against its tightly packed counterparts. The listener can almost feel the texture of the thin paper and the fine tobacco within. Following this, the unmistakable flicker of a lighter is heard. It's a rhythmic, metallic click followed by a soft hissing noise, signifying the ignition of the lighter's fuel. A brief pause is filled with the gentle rustle of the cigarette, followed by the audible inhale as the end of the cigarette meets the flame, creating a crackling sound as the tobacco inside starts to burn and glow, illuminating the surroundings. This is followed by a long, drawn-out exhale, producing the wispy sound of smoke being released into the air. The recording captures the intimate ritual of lighting and smoking a cigarette, immersing the listener in the experience.