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".
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: James used tools like Soundtoys' AlterBoy and Ableton
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 Hayden James & SIDEPIECE Lights Go Down
Shot on Kodak 16mm film by director Taylor Bonin, the video captures the song's "earnest and jubilant" spirit.