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HI I'm Lights. I like to synth. AMA!
Hey, I'm Lights, a pleasant-natured Canadian. Yes, I have a last name too. I play electronic songs, I like many things and have many feels. If you too share these interests or have questions pertaining to said interests, ask me stuff....
Proof: http://twitter.com/lights/status/257946493594509312
Edit: half an hour left! we'll wrap things up at 4pm PT Edit #2: Thanks for the most entertaining two hours I've had in a solid 12 day run. Love you guys, let's do it again sometime. Bye for now, sweet redittors.
ThrowawAMA561 karma
Would you consider doing a cover of "Lights" by Ellie Goulding?
"Lights - Lights"
Big fan, by the way, keep it up with the excellent sounds!
lights_alot728 karma
You wouldn't believe how many times a day I get this. She's messing with my related/suggested internet search topics!
sarahisamermaid313 karma
I'm literally crying from happiness right now. I FUCKING love you. I can't even think of a question, I'm fangirling too hard.
Ben_bargain292 karma
When are we going to get a Lights - Deadmau5 colab?! You live in the same city!
lights_alot504 karma
as soon as Deadmau5 decides he wants me in the studio! Still want to try that midi powered Steinway.
lights_alot246 karma
I wrote Cactus (cool short form I often use on set lists) on tour in a hotel room in Brighton,UK. Just on my acoustic. There will be more Canadian tours, I promise! And I will have nerf gun war any time the opportunity is presented.
keyhan203 karma
I will bet you $500 dollars you read this. I just have this gut instinct that you did.
lights_alot538 karma
My bass player was dancing on the top of our trailer (don't ask) and the van pulled away and he fell off and broke his wrist. He still played the show the next day. CHAMP.
lights_alot421 karma
Yes, you can name your cat after me as long as it has a "y" at the end for cute factor!
NAghost147 karma
Hey Lights! You totally played before my dad at FLEVO in Holland this year. His name is Mark. He plays drums. I asked him to get your autograph for me but he didn't and I was sad. A response to this would be just as good though ;)
lights_alot273 karma
dad fail! Where you from? come to a show maybe, we'll try to make it happen :)
lights_alot607 karma
COME ON REDDIT DON'T YOU FORGET IT YOU GOT Q'S? I GOT NEWS! WHAT MAKES ME LAMENT? WHY DON'T YOU COMMENT? MAYBE YOU'll FIND OUT STUFF.
eatmorerice69114 karma
i remember first discovering you sang february air on that old navy commercial way back, do you see that as a big step forward to get your name out there?
lights_alot202 karma
That fueled the fire to putting my first ep out. Old Navy always has a place in my heart :)
Emilights109 karma
THIS http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbszvqQ2fD1rxiauco1_500.jpg is slowly starting to make sense.. I'm already excited for whatever there is to come!!
theikhan98 karma
Hi Lights! I attended the k-os live acoustic show in Toronto last March where you made a guest appearance, and along with your collaborations with Shad, it's safe to say that you and Hip Hop sound amazing together. With that said, I would love for you to check out my take on "Re:Boots": http://youtu.be/LjdYSpkdUfI p.s. Thank you for being awesome.
lights_alot157 karma
Your rap sounds great on my remix, you have lovely delivery. I definitely appreciate hip hop, killer.
mastersprinkles96 karma
How do you keep that amazing comb-over tamed?
PS - you're absolutely breathtaking - in terms of talent and beauty.
lights_alot143 karma
my comb- over has since been dismantled but generally my hair has a lot of hair spray in it
xWOLFPUKEx95 karma
Hi Lights! Are you into hardcore/metalcore music? If so, what is your favorite band? Blessthefall doesn't count.
Meazles91 karma
My girlfriend loves Peace Sign. We're seeing you live on November 11th. If there's any possibility of you playing it then, please respond. That would make me the best boyfriend ever.
lights_alot186 karma
Yeah, apparently we angered the reddit gods, you can't post early as a "celeb" anymore. They removed that thread on me. I know for next time I guess?
thatboatguy47 karma
I both want to know her answer and don't. I'm very judgmental on cafe and coffee preferences.
lights_alot344 karma
I want to say I'm into all kinds of obscure coffees and indie teas and I have apps and things. But I actually just go to starbucks for coffee and tim's for what I call "hot brown drink"
bcphotog65 karma
Hey Lights, Besides Canada, what is the coolest country you've ever been to?
ps big fan since your first few EP's.
lights_alot444 karma
Ummm feels are dece. I'm eating fro yo so no crazy negs right now. Although yesterday my feels were suck.
maxcamacho460 karma
San Diego soma on the 27th let's play laser tag right next door, or can I just meet you and make my life. I just love you sorry. :/
Esbie60 karma
Hi Lights! :D You are amazing, so glad you're doing an AMA~ My question is, what was your first wow toon ??
lights_alot132 karma
I'm glad I'm doing an AMA too. Been too long in the make. My first wow toon was named Lights on Baelgun server, she was a Warrior. Just pre burning crusade.
ghulderman59 karma
Also, is your song Cactus in the Valley at all to do with God? I found a verse and it seemed awfully similar to the song.
doublerk55 karma
idk if this is too personal but how often do you and beau see each other? I imagine since your on tour alot and so is blessthefall it has to be hard
lights_alot90 karma
we'll get a few weeks at a time, then a few weeks apart. It's tough but we manage it!
isee_scott51 karma
Two questions for you miss.
What was it like to record two songs fir bmth? Did you have in studio with them?
And how was it having beau on warped this summer? Did you tag along for any of the tour?
lights_alot71 karma
I was just in the studio with Oli, real nice dude. And it's good doing something different from what I normally do. Any kind of distance is hard but I went out for a little bit. Hate having to use steamed up crapped out porto-johns all the time though. That's something I won't miss.
lunchbandit50 karma
Hey Lights, i was just wondering whos better a video games in general you or Beau? _^
lights_alot108 karma
depends on the game- beau can own me in Galaga but i slay at RPGs. We're pretty even in combat games.
lights_alot117 karma
look out for a casual weapons enthusiast article coming out soon on Huffington Post!
lights_alot71 karma
Keane were amazing, truly great musicians, we all (my band and myself) learned a lot on that run.
ThatOtherHipster41 karma
How large is the difference between the level of your fame in Canada compared to the US?
Stefwithanfanie35 karma
Hi Lights :) What advice can you give to someone battling with society? We all get expectations of others and our own. But what happens with days when that constantly gets shut down and you cant measure up to what you once were? How do we stay comfortable in our own skin but at the same time finding peace with people around you. Sometimes it's hard to be nerdy, yet be girly, and always stay happy.
lights_alot225 karma
Never measure yourself up to the world around you. Set your own standards and live by those, you'll never feel out of place in a place where everyone is out of place.
lights_alot119 karma
I stand by the empowerment of women, especially in this industry! That's nothing against dudes though. I appreciate equality.
keyhan29 karma
How does social networking happen work for celebs like you? Like, do you celebs have a secret network with no plebs, or do you have a Facebook with everyone all jumbled up, or separate Facebooks for celebs and one for your personal friends? OR BOTH!?
lights_alot109 karma
I believe the only no-plebe network is called scientology, other than that, it's all just a jumble.
mandamelody28 karma
What is your favorite Owl City song? What was it like working with Adam? Do you like Florida?
lights_alot69 karma
Meteor shower, when we toured together I made sure I caught that song every night I could.
Frostfire04727 karma
What do you do to keep yourself so upbeat for your fans each and every show? And what do you find to be the best thing that a fan can do for you?
Also, What's the make of your new keyboard you recently obtained?
lights_alot57 karma
I'm not always happy, but once the show starts you can lose yourself in it. That is always enjoyable, I guess it's why I do what I do!
It is a Nord Electro 4D.
vmah26 karma
Best and worst thing about your one semester at QE in grade 12? I am from the area :)
lights_alot62 karma
Best thing: falling in a superficial love with a mexican Worst thing: the two deaths...
lights_alot65 karma
Yes! on 3DS though, never finished it way back in the day on the OG 64.
minusxero19 karma
If you could collaborate with anyone in history, alive or dead, who would it be?
_SkyeLIGHTS11 karma
I just wanted to thank you for signing my wrist back in February during the UK tour, and again during the summer, I know you probably don't remember but it seriously saved my life and thanks to you, the LIGHTS army, and your music I've been in recovery since first meeting you.
lights_alot22 karma
And it will only continue to go up! The world is a beautiful place, you just have to look past all the shit. ;) keep your eyes up.
vinyladdictforlife1440 karma
LIGHTS this is less of a question and more of a statement. I just wanted to tell you a little story. Last August I sent you a silly tweet about listening to Toes for the first time and how it made me want to kick over my desk and start a dance party. You retweeted that. Because of that a girl who lives 2000 miles away from me saw it and said "Oh he's cute AND funny!" (Her words not mine) and followed me. I thought she was beautiful and followed her back. One thing led to another we started tweeting each other, then texting, then Skyping. Finally I decided to fly out and meet her. In a little less than a month we will be celebrating our one year anniversary. So I just want to say thank you LIGHTS without you I would not have met the girl of my dreams.
TL;DR: LIGHTS retweeted me last year and because of it I met my girlfriend!
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