Making of: Never Really Loved Me - Kygo, Dean Lewis, Lewis Capaldi 

Petition to hear the Lewis Capaldi versions😭😭😭😭

I would kill for a Lewis Capaldi cover! Both sound similar but so different at the same time

I love the Dean Lewis version, but there’s something truly special about the Lewis Capaldi version… his unique voice and hearing songwriters sing their own songs always add a little something to the performance. I would really love if that version was released too!

Now we need the Lewis Capaldi version

Kygo and Lewis Capaldi the duo we need

Probably one of the best produced song of the year, especially Lewis Caplidi involved in the production! another Kygo banger here we goo 👌🏻

Love these behind the scenes videos man. Amazing to get a glimpse of your masterpieces in the making and how they come together so perfectly in the end. Truly an amazingly talented man! Thank you for chasing your dream, your music has touched so many people!

Would love to hear a track with Lewis's vocals

At 6:34 where Lewis just starts belting words, wow what a talent, no one has a voice that comes close man.

It's amazing to see how musicians minds work to create these bangers. Both Lewis Capaldi & Kygo are brilliant. I also join in the petition to hear the full Capaldi lyrics/version of this song!

Lewis Capaldi is such a talented artist, beautiful soul…

Of course he admires lewis.. whats not to admire in Lewis capaldi hes a genius. His lyrics his vocals his voice. Hes just amazing. So sad that hes not singing the song himself it would have been much better i hope someday he release it with his vocals.

I love Lewis Capaldi, please release his version! 🥹

i have a dream to see Lewis Capaldi sing that song!

So I've been listening to this clip multiple times a week ever since I came across it and I need to geek out over some of the more brilliant moments of this collaboration. In particular, how what they did in the first 5 minutes of sitting together essentially ended up as the song! First, if the text thread is legit, it's pretty funny to see Lewis with a nerve-wracking sense of urgency that he's messing up a first impression. Very relatable. Then at 2:45, they're off and RUNNING. Their chemistry is like Dre and Eminem in the studio for "My Name Is". Kygo is vibing to the melody Lewis has for the verse and how Lewis has built up through the pre-chorus. Within seconds of hitting the chorus, at 3:20 Kygo is thinking he wants greater contrast with the chorus than what he initially has. At the same time, Lewis is looking for some help with the music to fill here so he's clapping along for some gut-intuition-percussion. Granted, it looks like Lewis hasn't heard a sample of the hook in the text messages. They eventually land on that together not another minute later at 4:03 when Kygo says he wants to switch it up for the chorus. 3:40 - Kygo adds texture to the hook with some chord progressions, you can hear that it's kind of drowning out the lyrics that Lewis was thinking for the chorus. You can hear it clearly in the second bar of the chorus in the 4:20 s. 4:44 - Lewis' creativity jumps in. Kygo hasn't added the chord progressions to the sample, but Lewis has the added texture in his head so comes in with a brand new, more percussive, hook which springs Kygo into action to grab that melody line. 5:10 - not 30 seconds later Kygo comes up with a way to resolve the melody line Lewis opened on the 5th to the tonic note of the chord progression. So there's an idea for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd (just repeat of 1st) and 4th bars of the hook. 5:30 - after Lewis listens to that loop ONCE, he thinks of setting up that 4th bar by going up to start the third bar and stopping on the 3rd (note of the key they're in) which creates some space to make - "Then That! 5:42" - the 4th bar feel like it really ties all 4 bars together. Queue evil laughter and world takeover. 6:18 - The final touch, Lewis wants to double up the tonic note because the percussive theme he added to the hook nearly shifts the hook an entire beat forward. It feels like a small thing, but it makes a huge difference, noted by how frequently Lewis references it (6:42, 7:57, 9:18, 9:35) 8:00 - 8 minutes later they're laughing they've just cracked the code so fast. In less than 5 minutes (ignoring the video cuts) they nailed the hook without ever playing it over the chord progression Kygo added. 8:47 - The first time we hear the ideas of the melody on top of the chord progression that Kygo suggested in minute 3. They just knocked out verse, pre-chorus and hook in less than 10 minutes of working together. 10:17 - Don't forget to be friends. Collaboration at it's *finest* Bonus moments of brilliance: 8:20 - Kygo takes the percussive hook inspo and adds more texture to the hook, which is in the final version! 6:43 - Lewis delays the second time through the hook by a sixteenth for a different vibe. Super subtle. Didn't even notice until Kygo called it out. Honestly may have been an accident by Lewis because we don't hear it again. Middle section - not to be overlooked and taken for granted, Kygo in his bag. This is the stuff that sets him apart. A lot of amateur producers think of "layering" just to make it sound fuller, but Kygo can hear parts and sections like some of history's best composers draw up symphonies. I know how lofty this sounds, but I really believe his name belongs among the greats like Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. 15:47 - this is just exciting for Kygo. In some of his earlier albums like Cloud nine, he can create a story using just a 8 bar vocal sample. But combined with a storyteller like Lewis, he can tell more sophisticated stories through his songs. Disgusting how easy it is for Lewis to twist two lines in this hook and deliver what feels like a complete story. Then the man just walks away, crushes some cookies, and then records in that gravely voice again like it's absolutely nothing? It's not supposed to be that easy!!! It's honestly a relief to hear the sound engineer ask Lewis to miss a note. What a freak! Okay I'm done. Thanks for sharing your process, Kygo!

This is the best track of the album.

lewis capaldi voice is something else!!! happy he is back doing music 🤗

Kygo & Avicii is the reason why I started producing music he is so dedicated for his art that hunger of music you can see in his eyes thank you for inspiring many music producer's from your music one day I wish to collaborate with you if god & hard work will support me I know that will happen for sure when Avicii passed away it felt like a personal loss I feel blessed that god has chosen me for this because you have been chosen by God to be in the field of art to my every fellow music producer friends reading this comment never ever stop producing I know it's not easy it takes alot of time & there is no money in the starting but one day all these hard work & struggle will be worth it my producer friends may god bless you all I pray we all get successful in this music field.

This is awesome, i really want to hear the Lewis capaldi version. But sounds great either.

So nice when everything comes together in a track and everything is finished and then you can listen to your finished piece of art.

I get really sad when i hear Capaldi's latest release and then remember this song went to Dean... Capaldi deserves a hit and this song would be one in his voice 😭😭

My heart drops everytime watching Kygo play the piano... Even just trying to find melodies and chords still sounds great, I'm in love 🥰🥰. And it has different vibe of hearing this song with Lewis Capaldi vocal. Will you release his version?

Bro seriously kygo should never ever stop making music, sooo good !

If Kygo released the Lewis Capaldi version it would have blown up wayyyyy more than the Dean Lewis version.... please kygo we need the Lewis Capaldi version 😢

7:40 - 8:06 More of this kind of bouncy instrumental in the future pls😍

I love kygo 💗

I’m sorry but I threw my phone at the wall when the screen said, “Lewis and I decided it was perfect for dean lewis”, yes the song is good, but I NEED the Lewis version RIGHT NOW.

Kygo is my favorite ever, so special, one of a kind 👍

This Kyrre is really a wonderful guy. He has accomplished so much and I am proud of him as if he were my brother! We are the same age, but I really take my hat off. Amazingly used talent. I could sit quietly and admire his gift for hours and days. As soon as he touches the piano keys, tears well up in my eyes and chills all over my body. I have HUGE respect!

the first version sounds really nice, wonder what that version would've ended up like!

Kygo, Brazil loves you 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Now I want to hear this song with Lewis Capaldi's vocal... Release it please

Just love how casual it is that you hook up, jam and write some tunes. You both seem very down to Earth guys (with immense talent). Love it. 😊

Making a song in one day is not a talent then idk what it is❤️

You are an inspiration for lots of upcoming producers. Please do more of these, we would like to see more of you in the studio. It would mean the world to us

Kygo❤️ forever my favorite

Gotta love Lewis!

I would binge watch this if it was a whole series. Please do more making ofs.

I love you, please come back to Mexico soon ❤🇲🇽🎧🌴

Best sound maker and DJ with avicii ❤️❤️❤️

Lewis Capaldi. Wow. The way he came up with that like that.

Te amo kygo 🫶🏻

YESSSS FINALLY IM SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS, I LOVE THE MAKING OF VIDEOS PLEASE KEEP MAKING THEM!!!

I think they should have more songs together. ✨✨

This is so cool. Working with a lyrical genius such as Lewis Capaldi...wow!!!

Kygo, my idol

love this song❤️

Needed to watch this again. Lewis voice is so golden ❤

I absolutely LOVE these behind the scenes videos. So freaking cool to see how this stuff is made. I hope you do one for the Gryffin collab.

a gem of a song ,fruit of a pro team ,very impressive how each piece of the puzzle gets into place with a natural flow of 💡 yet every artist taking part in it leaves their own unique flavour. ( cookies and milk?😋)

I can look at this forever! Creativity like this is amazing! Bravo,Kygo, Lewis,Dean!👏💖👏

Australia is so proud of you Dean 🇦🇺 nothing beats kygo !!!!

Masterpiece 💫

This song is wonderful, so beautiful 💌

Lewis skills composing are f***ing awesome and Kyrre did it again, always. Keep going and recording this making of videos!! we like them so much!!

I never see in my life a piano man like you 🤯🤯🤯❤️❤️🙏🙏 Kygo, You are a genius 🙏❤️

I loveeeeeeeee these behind scene videos, Lewis and you're amazing together. Absolutly amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kygo's a force of goodness and positivity, his music reflects this. His natural musical talent is a gift that he's able to share with the world. Thankful for him 💜

Absolutely legendary!

The genius at work!!!!Love it!!!!👏🏻👏🏻🎹🎼✨💫✨

CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU OCTOBER 6!♥️you are THE GOAT!

Lewis Capaldi have a very special voice, as good as comercial version, with Dean Lewis.... 😉😉

Completely awesome. I kinda wish this video didn't end, or be longer but it's completely fine. I really love this. Love the song too, I'm addicted to it 🌟.

This is just sooo cool to watch !! Taking a peek on how the song was actually done is wonderful

absolutely magical! please continue making these

These kind of videos are perfect! To get to see how Kygo is working around the track, working with different ideas and where it ends is absolutely breathtaking. Keep on the great work! :D

The choice of voices is one of the best details in Kygo's compositions✨ Eres el mejor, y cada día me impresionas e ilusionas más!💙

Literally all of your music is perfection. Love it!!

That was outstanding to watch! I also love the singers voices ❤️.

Full support from Mexico!! We love you, it's still so authentic!!! ✨❣️👏🏼

I miss Lewis so much. Thanks for sharing ❤️

This is... BRILIANT! I love you guys for everything you doing for us. Even a guy behind the camera, perfect timing 😄💪😎😁❤️

I love this track. And this videos make me love more the song. Also Lewis is so talented I would like to hear a collab between them. ❤️

Eres maravilloso, Kygo!

amazing aura between them,understanding, bonding.....they are super creative...applauds 👏⏳

Definitely 3 amazing artists 🤍

Kinda wish Lewis kept this one!!...would love to hear a full version with his lyrics. Awesome to listen to it come together though great track👏

THANKS KYGO ! A Making Of of 30 minutes is exactly what I wanted, and the production sounds so easy, especially for the vocal melodies 😍 great job on this one guy

Can’t wait for this Bae 🥹😘🤩😍😍😍😍😍 love ya forever, Kyrre!!!

Lewis has an amazing voice! It's cool to see the creative process that goes into a song like this.

Wish he could show us more on the editing side of things, but otherwise, it is so amazing the way he is able to come up with those melodies. Amazing. Absolutely love the album by the way!

Lewis casually smashing it, like right away! Like he's one with the song ❤

Lewis is pure magic. His voice is unlike anyone elses. We need this collab to happen

Goosebumps!!! Kyrre ure GENIUS! love u forever 💓

"Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it."

Amazing behind the scenes..

Thanks for uploading this! You are my inspiration, and I listen to your music every day You are a blessed man and everyone loves you !❤️

Love you , a big Hug from Portugal 🇵🇹

Thank you for show us this! It's great!!! 👏👏👏👏

The collab we didn’t know we needed. Amazing this!

Está versión es más sublime!

30 minutes of enjoying thankyou! See you tomorrow in the best city Groningen!

All the experimenting is soo good and Kygo chose the perfect version to go with. The production + the lyrics + the vocals. God, this song is the definition of perfect, probably my favourite this year 😍

kygo my love for you only increases

Love these behind the scenes videos. Kygo my man. Always a banger.

This song is too good🙌

ohhh. I love it!

You are the best and the song is awesome!! But WE NEED a song with you and Lewis Calaldi 🤍🙌🏼

Tbh Lewis is a genius He hit that melody on the head!

the vocal chops 😍😍😍😍😍😍