Mastering Ellie Goulding’s "Lights": A MIDI Guide for Producers
Many MIDI files include a melody track that mimics Ellie Goulding’s vocal performance.
For keyboard players using tools like Synthesia or learning via Kesh Piano Music , this track maps out Ellie's vocal performance into playable notes. Her vocal range on this track spans from . Sound Design: Bringing the MIDI to Life
For beginners, loading the "Lights" MIDI into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) like Ableton Live or FL Studio is a fantastic learning tool. You can slow the tempo down to 60 BPM and watch the piano roll to see exactly which notes are being played in the vocal run "You shine it when I'm alone."
Use light reverb and tight compression to achieve that "airy" sound.
Keep only the vocal melody MIDI. Delete the arpeggio. Create a completely new bassline using the C# minor scale. Add a driving 4-on-the-floor kick drum at 128 BPM.