deadmau5 Premiers “Some Chords” (Dillon Francis Remix) via Twitter Soundcloud Integration Player + Retrospective Double Album Nov. 24
5 years of mau5 ~ a Retrospective Double Album Out November 24 on Mau5trap
“Some Chords,” the opening track of deadmau5’s 2010 album 4×4=12, is a classic mau5 track bathed in synths. Close friend Dillon Francis surprised fans in late August by playing his own remix of the song. The deadmau5 “Some Chords” (Dillon Francis remix) has now made its official debut on Twitter’s new Soundcloud integration player here.
The original version of “Some Chords” and Dillon Francis’ remix (which to date has garnered over one million plays) will both appear on 5 years of mau5, a retrospective double album encompassing highlights from one of electronic music’s most heralded producer’s beloved back catalog alongside exclusive and new remixes from friends of mau5trap. It is due out November 24 via mau5trap and you can pre-order it here.
Other treats awaiting your ears on 5 years of mau5? We’re glad you asked! There’s the deadmau5 smash “Ghosts n’ Stuff” along with remixes by NERO and Chuckie, “Raise Your Weapon” with the remix that introduced French producer Madeon to the world, a new offering from Australia’s Wax Motif (The U.K.’s Q Magazine premiered the track here), “Strobe” with a 2014 remix from Michael Woods,and “Sofi Needs A Ladder” with a remix by mau5trap artist Pig&Dan. iTunes, Beatport and Spotify versions of the album will include additional exclusive remixes as well as listed below.
The full tracklisting for deadmau5’s 5 years of mau5 is:
Part One
Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff
Raise Your Weapon
I Remember
Some Chords
Strobe
The Veldt
Brazil (2nd Edit)
Aural Psynapse
Not Exactly
Sofi Needs A Ladder
Part Two
Some Chords ~ Dillion Francis Remix
Ghosts n’ Stuff ~ Chuckie Remix
deadmau5 vs. Eric Prydz ~ The Veldt (Edit)
Maths ~ Botnek Remix
Raise Your Weapon ~ Madeon Remix
Strobe ~ Michael Woods 2014 Remix
I Remember ~ Shiba San Remix
Raise Your Weapon ~ Wax Motif Remix
Sofi Needs A Ladder ~ Pig&Dan Remix
Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff ~ NERO remix
Additional Remixes:
iTunes Exclusive: Maths ~ Cobra Effect Remix, Raise Your Weapon ~ Maywald Remix
Beatport Exclusive: I Said ~ Michael Woods Said It Again ReEdit, Raise Your Weapon ~ Weiss Remix
Spotify Exclusive: Raise Your Weapon ~ Michael Cassette Remix
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Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced “dead mouse”), is one of the world’s most respected modern day electronic music producers. Enjoying international chart success with his singles “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder,” “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” and “I Remember,” he has also released five critically acclaimed albums that have made him iconic in the eyes of his fans as well. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and Grammy®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at a rate equal to that of his fan base, which numbers almost nine million on his Facebook page. deadmau5 is also the #1 selling artist on online retailer Beatport. A major touring act, he has headlined iTunes Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Budweiser Made In America, Sonar, Virgin Mobile FreeFest, Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, HARD Day of the Dead, and Creamfields, sold out Rogers Centre in Toronto and PETCO Park in San Diego as well as multiple consecutive nights at legendary venues like the Roseland Ballroom in NYC and the Palladium in Los Angeles. When he appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), he became the first electronic artist to do so. Music to our ears, plans for a major world tour in 2015 are in now the works.
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