Blog Tesla Cars to Sound Pedestrian Warning With ‘Snake Jazz’

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk says Tesla vehicles will soon play “snake jazz or Polynesian elevator music” out of an external speaker.

Tesla added external speakers in 2019 to be used for pedestrian warning sounds.

The concern is that electric vehicles produce less noise, so pedestrians may not be alerted to a car approaching. Automakers have started adding external speakers to EVs that are meant to act as a warning. Musk says owners will be able to project the music “wherever you go.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1296360799498391552

Many try to emulate the sound of a gas-powered car. Tesla cars, it seems, will sound a warning with jazz music. “Snake Jazz” is a reference to the television show “Rick and Morty,” a favorite of Musk. In one episode, snakes develop their own form of jazz music.

While Musk’s announcement sounds like a joke, you have to remember that he promised fart noises for Tesla vehicles and made it happen. 

 

[jeremymc7]

RICK & MORTY Snake Jazz

Ok yeah, that works for me. More Rick & Morty stuff in the car, please.

 

[rothstmd]

i disabled this on day one.

Is there a "made after date" in 2019 when they had the speakers? Some how I think it was delivered in September or later. BTW, where are the wires & speaker?

 

[TLCTimFL]

Read my mind....

I'd prefer the theme from Star Wars

 

[jeremymc7]

Just let us use our own MP3's off a folder on the USB driver that has dash cam and music already.

Yes, yes, I know it will be abused.

 

[jeremymc7]

Playing Snake Jazz on Spotify right now !

 

[Michelle_eriw]

personally I would like it to be a simple PA system, allowing the driver to make their own (appropriate) warning.

Or have selectable bespoke 'canned messages' selectable by the driver via the touchscreen.

If they do that, I'll use the Tardis.

 

[Dandufrenger]

I have a blue Tesla - the TARDIS sound would be appropriate.

 

[Michelle_eriw]

I have a blue Tesla - the TARDIS sound would be appropriate.

Mine is blue too.

 

[Wingsy]

No music for me. I want the sound of a gas turbine, kinda like an F-16. (Maybe not quite as loud.) I also want it to increase in pitch and volume as I speed up, fading away once past a certain speed.

 

[Zigzagmolly]

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk says Tesla vehicles will soon play “snake jazz or Polynesian elevator music” out of an external speaker. Tesla added external speakers in 2019 to be used for pedestrian warning sounds. The concern is that electric vehicles produce less noise, so pedestrians may not be alerted to a car approaching. Automakers have...
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Seriously!!! Have you EVER seen anyone walking or on a bike that does not have headphones or earbuds??? They never hear my awesome music blasting from my M3....so sad. What I think is we need to get rid of all these ridiculously noisy vehicles. What a world it would be to NOT have all that noise around us on a constant basis. #smh

 

[Gasaraki]

I want a few sound options, like the Jetsons sound.

 

[Gasaraki]

Is it supposed to make a sound under 25mph now? I don't hear anything on my M3, only when I am in reverse do I hear the UFO sound.

 

[bpobill]

Is it supposed to make a sound under 25mph now? I don't hear anything on my M3, only when I am in reverse do I hear the UFO sound.

no

 

[SJohn]

When I upgrade I'd like to be able to add my own 'get outa the way' sounds and also perhaps be able to use my built in mic to broadcast my voice.

 

[ShrapNoel]

I’m formally requesting “Move Bi*$h” by Ludacris for PWS

 

[Dandufrenger]

The MS has that nice long row of rear red lights. It would be fantastic if the backing up sound could be the Ceylon sound from the original Battlestar Galactica with a red light moving side to side.

 

[SisOne]

It's not just pedestrians but also cyclists that have trouble hearing EVs. Some sort of approaching sound would be awesome; no microphones, please. Cyclists already get enough vehicle harassment. And before you sound off about crazy cyclists, know that I founded a women's cycling club and coaching business in Portland, OR where we work tirelessly to promote safe and legal biking practices among our members! There. Hopefully we can stay on topic with EV speakers. Admittedly, I kinda opened the door :O

 

[Kevy Baby]

I think the obvious choice would be a machine gun. Really loud and realistic. And include lead projectiles at 3,900 ft/s

 

[Tirnaog]

Our own Custom sound files please.
Star Wars, Star Trek, B5, Farscape.
Just a few.


Judge Dredd - I Am The LAW!

endless possibilities

 

[Vaillant]

The correct answer is the “horse hoof” coconut sounds from Monty Python and the Holy Grail