Hayden James & Sidepiece Lights Go Down · Limited Time

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

The song uses approximately 15 layers of vocals to achieve its distinctive depth.

The track features a unique vocal arrangement that Hayden James carefully crafted to create a "gang-style" or choir-like effect. Hayden James & SIDEPIECE Lights Go Down

Experience the 'summertime groove' in the official music video for 'Lights Go Down', shot entirely on 16mm film:

Hayden James and Dylan (from SIDEPIECE ) sing the chorus, while Ben from Boo Seeka provides the verse vocals. James often relies on his Prophet 6 synth

"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.

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 . Experience the 'summertime groove' in the official music

James used tools like Soundtoys' AlterBoy and Ableton Live to pitch-shift and rearrange the vocals, creating a "crazy" sound that still leaves room for the track to "breathe".