The giant mouse head sporting DJ/producer also known as Deadmau5 is back with a new release entitled The Veldt EP, the first in an upcoming series of EPs.
The title track, lead single “The Veldt” references a short story written by the late sci-fi author, Ray Bradbury. The eight-minute track is a smooth and light composition featuring guest vocals from Chris James. As a social media age miracle this collaboration came about after Deadmau5, aka Joel Zimmerman, was contacted by Chris James on Twitter. After streaming instrumental versions of his production process Zimmerman was sent a lyrical version of “The Veldt” by James.The five star producer liked what he heard and brought James on board. The collaboration is a successful one with James’ lyrics reverberating the sci-fi inspired theme, while his vocals set a serene mode with the help of some old fashioned auto-tune.
On “Failbait” the mood changes with Cypress Hill stirring things up with their knuckle sharpening lyrics. The EP ends in style with two completely opposite remixes of “The Veldt”. “The Freeform Five Remix” is a blurry eyed, dubstep infused number, drowned in thrusting sounds that offers a more rugged version of the original. The “Tommy Trash Remix” is more club-oriented and seemingly closer to the Deadmau5 formula.
With his sense of ingenuity and aptitude for reinventing electronic music it’s no wonder Deadmau5 has such a big head.
Deadmau5 is no newcomer to the electro scene, after gaining recognition in the late 2000’s he has been on the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Charts. Coined to be the biggest thing since Tiesto, he is finally returning to Chicago two months after his Lollapalooza performance, playing back to back shows at the Aragon Ballroom that will surely not disappoint. Tickets for both Saturday’s and Sunday’s show to see the world’s biggest progressive house DJ have already sold out. Be ready to raise your weapon’s Mau5 Heads, because the special effects and lights that the main Mau5 puts on will surely make you feel like you’ve been abducted to a distant planet. -Derek Bogseth {PLC Writer}
Born Joel Zimmerman on January 5, 1981, Deadmau5 rose to prominence when his track "Faxing Berlin" found its way onto the playlist of legendary DJ/producer Pete Tong's radio show. Deadmau5 soon became an important figure in the world of progressive house music, with his songs appearing on more than 15 compilation releases more at www.allmusic.com
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The giant mouse head sporting DJ/producer also known as Deadmau5 is back with a new release entitled The Veldt EP, the first in an upcoming series of EPs.
The title track, lead single “The Veldt” references a short story written by the late sci-fi author, Ray Bradbury. The eight-minute track is a smooth and light composition featuring guest vocals from Chris James. As a social media age miracle this collaboration came about after Deadmau5, aka Joel Zimmerman, was contacted by Chris James on Twitter. After streaming instrumental versions of his production process Zimmerman was sent a lyrical version of “The Veldt” by James.The five star producer liked what he heard and brought James on board. The collaboration is a successful one with James’ lyrics reverberating the sci-fi inspired theme, while his vocals set a serene mode with the help of some old fashioned auto-tune.
On “Failbait” the mood changes with Cypress Hill stirring things up with their knuckle sharpening lyrics. The EP ends in style with two completely opposite remixes of “The Veldt”. “The Freeform Five Remix” is a blurry eyed, dubstep infused number, drowned in thrusting sounds that offers a more rugged version of the original. The “Tommy Trash Remix” is more club-oriented and seemingly closer to the Deadmau5 formula.
With his sense of ingenuity and aptitude for reinventing electronic music it’s no wonder Deadmau5 has such a big head.
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over 1 year agoDeadmau5 is no newcomer to the electro scene, after gaining recognition in the late 2000’s he has been on the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Charts. Coined to be the biggest thing since Tiesto, he is finally returning to Chicago two months after his Lollapalooza performance, playing back to back shows at the Aragon Ballroom that will surely not disappoint. Tickets for both Saturday’s and Sunday’s show to see the world’s biggest progressive house DJ have already sold out. Be ready to raise your weapon’s Mau5 Heads, because the special effects and lights that the main Mau5 puts on will surely make you feel like you’ve been abducted to a distant planet. -Derek Bogseth {PLC Writer}
allmusic on Deadmau5
over 4 years agoBorn Joel Zimmerman on January 5, 1981, Deadmau5 rose to prominence when his track "Faxing Berlin" found its way onto the playlist of legendary DJ/producer Pete Tong's radio show. Deadmau5 soon became an important figure in the world of progressive house music, with his songs appearing on more than 15 compilation releases more at www.allmusic.com