The track features a unique vocal arrangement that Hayden James carefully crafted to create a "gang-style" or choir-like effect.
The song uses approximately 15 layers of vocals to achieve its distinctive depth. Hayden James & SIDEPIECE Lights Go Down
James describes it as a "deep summertime groove" born from his time living in Manhattan Beach, CA, where he sought out a surf-inspired, beachy energy for the record. Track Details Release Date: April 8, 2022. Label: Future Classic . The track features a unique vocal arrangement that
Hayden James and Dylan (from SIDEPIECE ) sing the chorus, while Ben from Boo Seeka provides the verse vocals. Track Details Release Date: April 8, 2022
"Lights Go Down" is the high-energy opening track of Hayden James's 2022 sophomore album, LIFTED . Created as a response to the "darkness of the COVID era," the song was designed to bring people together with a sense of "jubilant joy" and "summer-ready" energy.
Inspired by the alt-electronic sound of , the song balances deep house grooves with evocative lyricism.
James often relies on his Prophet 6 synth for quick creation and the Microcosm Pedal by Hologram Electronics to add an immediate "vibe" to his studio sessions. Thematic Elements