"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 . Hayden James & SIDEPIECE Lights Go Down
The track features a unique vocal arrangement that Hayden James carefully crafted to create a "gang-style" or choir-like effect. "Lights Go Down" is the high-energy opening track
The song uses approximately 15 layers of vocals to achieve its distinctive depth. Track Details Release Date: April 8, 2022
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
Experience the 'summertime groove' in the official music video for 'Lights Go Down', shot entirely on 16mm film: