Deadmau5 On Paris Hilton’s DJ’ing: ‘The Mayans Saw This S**t Coming’; Drops New Video For ‘The Veldt’
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 | Paris Hilton
Though he can come off as somewhat curmudgeonly, Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman)’s critiques on electronic dance music and those trying to cash in on it are actually quite cogent. He first knocked Madonna’s attempt to prove her relevancy at Ultra Music Festival by making a joke about ecstasy use, then told Rolling Stone that he thinks DJ’ing is not an art. His newest target? Paris Hilton.
The heiress has been following around pop-house DJ Afrojack for quite some time now, popping up on his Afrojet and limply dancing in his DJ booth at events from Vegas to Miami to New York. But now — and this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise — she’s doing some fake DJ’ing of her own.
After a video was posted of Hilton mixing some songs waving her hands in the air and playing with a flanger (an effect that warps the sound of a track when a knob is turned), Deadmau5 took to Twitter with typical candor:
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Zimmerman’s continued criticism of lazy DJs who play the same 20 or so songs at every show have finally struck a chord within the community, as other artists like A-Trak and Laidback Luke tweeted out messages in support of the craft but demanding that top DJs begin adding new sounds to their setlists. After all, there’s only so many times one can dance to a Gotye acapella over a thumping bassline.
And as for Hilton, here’s some pretty obvious proof that she’s not ready to DJ. No one playing on a stage that big should require someone to come twist a knob for them.
In other mau5 news, the video for “The Veldt” was released Monday. The song is Deadmau5′s tribute to Ray Bradbury, which he created after reading the short story that came to be known by the same name. It’s also a strikingly new-media creation, as Zimmerman live-streamed the entire process of making the song and found singer Chris Jones on YouTube after Jone uploaded his vocal cover of the track. Zimmerman called up Jones while live-streaming, and eventually added him to the official track.
New music, invigorating the community and calling out Paris Hilton? Someone give the mau5 man some cheese.
Check out the video for “The Veldt” and many of Zimmerman’s songs in the gallery below.
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deadmau5 feat. Chris James – The Veldt (Music Video)
The Veldt EP is out now at iTunes: smarturl.it Video Production House: Qudos Animations Video Producer: Warren Green Video Director: Manroop Takhar www.deadmau5.com https www.facebook.com
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deadmau5 – Strobe
Pre-order the full DVD ‘Deadmau5 – Meowingtons Hax Live From Toronto’ releasing 1/24 here: goo.gl Show your support for deadmau5 by voting him best new artist at this year’s MuchMusic Video Awards: bit.ly Ultra Records is one step ahead in the world of dance music and is a leading independe…
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Ghosts N Stuff (Hard Intro Version)
deadmau5 – The Veldt EP is now available on iTunes: smarturl.it Up-close look at the intro from HARD Haunted Mansion with the special “Ghosts N Stuff” intro! Beware the evil mau5!
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deadmau5 Kaskade – I Remember (HQ)
“I Remember” is track #7 from the first deadmau5 album “Random Album Title” on Ultra Records – ultrarecords.com
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deadmau5 – Raise Your Weapon
Pre-order the full DVD ‘Deadmau5 – Meowingtons Hax Live From Toronto’ releasing 1/24 here: goo.gl deadmau5 – Raise Your Weapon from Ultra Music. Featured Vocals by Greta from Picture Book Buy the single here: goo.gl Ultra Music is one step ahead in the world of dance music and is a leading…
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deadmau5 – Some Chords
deadmau5 – Some Chords from Ultra Music. Buy the single here: goo.gl Ultra Music is one step ahead in the world of dance music and is a leading independent electronic label. Ultra’s current roster includes North American artists deadmau5, Wolfgang Gartner, Kaskade, Roger Sanchez, Markus…
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deadmau5 – aural psynapse (Cover Art)
Order the full DVD ‘Deadmau5 – Meowingtons Hax Live From Toronto’ Download on iTunes: goo.gl Buy at Hot Topic (US only): goo.gl Buy at HMV (Canada only): goo.gl Buy “aural psynapse” on iTunes — www.smarturl.it “aural psynapse,” the new single from deadmau5 releases at the tail end…
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deadmau5 Wolfgang Gartner – Animal Rights
deadmau5 Wolfgang Gartner – Animal Rights from Ultra Music. Buy the single here: goo.gl Wolfgang Gartner T-shirts here: goo.gl Ultra Music is one step ahead in the world of dance music and is a leading independent electronic label. Ultra’s current roster includes North American artists…
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Deadmau5 – Moar Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff (Hard Intro Mix 2011)
Deadmau5 -Moar Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff Hard Intro Mix 2011 By Xadani9 xadani9-Facebook and downloads: www.facebook.com Covert Art by Xadani9, download link: i54.tinypic.com
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deadmau5 – Bad Selection
www.ultrarecords.com deadmau5 – Bad Selection from Ultra Music. Buy this single here goo.gl Ultra Music is one step ahead in the world of dance music and is a leading independent electronic label. Ultra’s current roster includes North American artists deadmau5, Wolfgang Gartner, Kaskade, Roger Sanchez, Markus Schulz, Tommie Sunshine, David Morales, Sharam, Cedric Gervais, and international artists Tisto, Above Beyond, Benny Benassi, Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Alex Gaudino, Kraak Smaak, Morcheeba, Congorock, Adrian Lux, GRUM, Unicorn Kid, Fedde le Grand, and others. Ultra has featured releases from the aforementioned artists and many others such as Paul van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, The Crystal Method, Timo Maas, Sasha John Digweed, 4 Strings, Panjabi MC, Despina Vandi, Junkie XL and DJ Antoine. Ultra Music Online: www.ultramusic.com http www.youtube.com www.youtube.com www.facebook.com
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deadmau5 – HR 8938 Cephei [Original Mix]
deadmau5 – The Veldt EP is now available on iTunes: smarturl.it Click here to download now at Beatport: bit.ly www.deadmau5.com
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Deadmau5 – Alone With You [Full]
FULL LENGTH TRACK [8:12], NOT a cut or rip!
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Deadmau5 – Maths (New Song 2011!!!)
DISCLAIMER::: I Own none of this. No copyright infringement is intended. Deadmau5′s performance on MuchMusic Jan 4th 2011. This song is brand new and unreleased. Enjoy!
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Kaskade deadmau5 – Move For Me (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
The #1 hit ‘Move For Me’ from legendary producers Kaskade deadmau5. This is the first single from Kaskade’s critically acclaimed album Strobelite Seduction. Remember to use www.youtube.com to view the HQ version! www.ultrarecords.com Kaskade live at Roseland Ballroom New York. Saturday May 8th. Ages 18 . Get tickets here bit.ly
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