High Beam Electrifies Moby's Iconic 'Stranger Things' Track with Official Remix!

Get ready to turn up the volume because High Beam is absolutely crushing it! The electrifying producer has just landed one of the most coveted co-signs in electronic music, with none other than the legendary Moby personally hand-picking him to reimagine 'When It's Cold I'd Like To Die.' This isn't just any track – it's the iconic anthem that found a whole new generation of fans thanks to its haunting feature in Netflix's Stranger Things!

Coming hot off the heels of his colossal breakthrough hit, 'Just What I Said (Everything In Its Right Place),' which soared past an incredible 30 million streams and virally charted in 25 countries, High Beam is bringing his signature melodic genius to one of Moby's most beloved records. We caught up with the man himself to dive deep into the remix process, his inspirations, and what mind-blowing sounds are coming next!

A Dream Come True: Remixing a Legend

When asked about the monumental opportunity, High Beam couldn't hide his excitement. "Thanks! Moby is such an inspiration to me and an artist I’ve admired for years," he shared. "Honestly, I thought my managers were joking when they told me about the opportunity. The fact that he personally selected me to reinterpret the track made it incredibly meaningful. Getting the chance to rework a record from someone who’s had such a lasting impact on electronic music was really special." Talk about a full-circle moment!

Moby, a titan of talent and experience, is known for his groundbreaking production. High Beam revealed, "We went back and forth on a few production notes, and one of the biggest things I’ve taken from his music is that electronic music doesn’t always have to be built for a club or fit into a specific box. His more subtle production and use of sampling really stands out to me, especially compared to a lot of other electronic artists from his era." This insight clearly shaped High Beam's approach to this legendary track!

Honoring the Original, Forging New Paths

Taking on a track as iconic as 'When It’s Cold I’d Like To Die' is no small feat, and High Beam admitted it was "definitely nerve-wracking!" He started several versions before hitting the sweet spot. "The song is quite sad and weary, and has such a beautiful vocal, so I wanted to keep that front and center while still honouring the overall feel of the track," he explained. His method? "I built out the harmonic and melodic elements first in a way that felt appropriate to the emotion of the original, and then added the drums and rhythmic elements to give it some lift and make it feel like my own interpretation." Pure genius at work!

Unlocking the Sound: High Beam's Production Secrets

Every artist has their unique flow, and High Beam's creative process is all about organic evolution. "I usually come into a project with an idea of the overall emotion and vibe I’m trying to capture, but try to keep the details open-ended," he shared. "I don’t like forcing an exact vision too early, and try to experiment with what feels right as the track develops. I often start out with something super simple like a drone, sustained note, or background effect and building a progression around it, and that’s pretty much how this one started as well." It’s this freedom to experiment that allows his tracks to truly breathe and captivate!

From Viral Hit to Global Phenomenon

This incredible remix arrives on the heels of High Beam's colossal hit, 'Just What I Said (Everything In Its Right Place).' That track wasn't just a hit; it was a phenomenon that catapulted his name into the global spotlight! "When I released the track I didn’t have any expectations that the track would perform nearly as well as it did," he confessed. "I’m super grateful that so many people have connected with it, and that I had the right team around me to help clear the Radiohead sample. It all still feels a bit surreal!"

With the Moby remix now unleashed, High Beam is poised to welcome an even larger wave of fans into his vibrant world of sound. Get ready, because High Beam is just getting started, and the future of electronic music just got a whole lot brighter!