The Deadmau5 discography is currently comprised of eight studio albums, eight compilation albums, six mix albums, one soundtrack album, two remix albums, two video albums, seven extended plays, 55 singles, and 22 music videos.
Zimmerman's career in music began in 1999, releasing the vinyl pressed single "I Don't Want No Other" under Dred And Karma. Six years later, Deadmau5 released his debut studio album album, Get Scraped on July 26, 2005, which featured more experimental genres different from his future sound. Within the following year, Zimmerman finished three compilation albums, Project 56, Deadmau5 Circa 1998–2002, and A Little Oblique, which were released on his (now retired) SectionZ page.
On November 6, 2006, he released his second studio album Vexillology, which marked the beginning of the signature Deadmau5 sound. In 2007, Zimmerman founded his own record label, Mau5trap, which released his third studio album Random Album Title on September 2, 2008. This was his first album to garner mainstream success, coining his unique style of progressive house and featuring the singles "Faxing Berlin", "Not Exactly" and "I Remember" (with Kaskade).
During 2008, Zimmerman left Play Records. However, due to his contract agreement, Play Records was able to claim ownership of tracks he made during the time he was signed to the label. This led to the creation of the At Play series, which consisted of six mix albums released periodically from 2008 to 2015.
On September 22, 2009, Deadmau5 released his fourth studio album For Lack of a Better Name . In contrast of his previous album, For Lack of a Better Name is based around tech house. Despite this switch in style, the album contains two of Zimmerman's greatest hits to date: "Ghosts 'n' Stuff" and "Strobe". He expanded his EDM sound further with his fifth studio album, 4x4=12 which was released on December 6, 2010, and consisted of techno, electro house and the progressive house/dubstep mashup "Raise Your Weapon". In 2011, Deadmau5 released two non-album singles: "Aural Psynapse" and "HR 8938 Cephei", with the former being a modern remake of an old song Zimmerman made under the alias Halcyon441.
Zimmerman revisited his roots with his sixth studio album, > Album Title Goes Here <, released on September 21, 2012. The album consists of house music along with songs in the ambient, glitch, and trip-hop genres. In November 2013, Zimmerman deleted three years worth of music from his SoundCloud account, replacing them with 7, an EP of seven melancholy piano sonatas named after the seven deadly sins. The same month, Zimmerman left Ultra Records and signed with record label Astralwerks.
On January 7, 2014, Deadmau5 announced on Twitter that his next project was complete. However, it was preceded by the weekly release of four singles, "Avaritia", "Seeya", "Infra Turbo Pigcart Racer" and "Phantoms Can't Hang" until his seventh studio album While(1<2) was finally released on June 17. After this, Zimmerman would leave Astralwerks and not release any new music until May 27, 2016, with the digital single "Snowcone". This song was later included on his eighth studio album W:/2016ALBUM/, which was released on December 2, 2016.
In 2017, Deadmau5 would go on to release a compilation album of his older works, Stuff I Used to Do on January 7, and the single "Legendary" on August 25. On March 30, 2018, Zimmerman released Where's the Drop?, a compilation album containing orchestral covers of previously released music, with the exception of "Caritas", an entirely original song. From July 13, 2018 to February 1, 2019, Deadmau5 released the Mau5ville series, three EPs which featured original work along with remixes and songs by other Mau5trap artists. On January 25, 2019, the movie Polar premiered on Netflix, with Zimmerman releasing the soundtrack album, Polar (Music from the Netflix Film) the same day. In November, Zimmerman released three new singles, entitled "Satrn", "Coasted" and "Fall", released on the 16th, 22nd and 29th, respectively.
The following year, Deadmau5 would continue to release singles, with "Pomegranate" on May 20 and "Bridged By a Lightwave" on November 10. Both are expected to appear on Zimmerman's next studio album. On March 29, 2021, Zimmerman debuted a new, house-focused record label called Hau5trap, and simultaneously released the single "Nextra". He would go on to release "Hypnocurrency" on April 22 and "When the Summer Dies" on July 15.
Throughout his career, Deadmau5 has won 15 competitive awards and received 42 nominations. Amongst his major achievements, Zimmerman has won five Beatport Music Awards, four DJ Awards, three International Dance Music Awards, three Juno Awards, and has also received six Grammy Award nominations and one World Music Award nomination.
Zimmerman has also worked with a number of artists both underground and mainstream, including Melleefresh, Steve Duda, Kaskade, MC Flipside, Rob Swire of Pendulum, Chris Lake, Glenn Morrison, Wolfgang Gartner, Sofi, Chris James, Cypress Hill, Imogen Heap, Gerard Way, Colleen D'Agostino, Grabbitz, Attlas, Shotty Horroh, Lights, Mr. Bill, The Neptunes, Kiesza, and Rezz.
The name Deadmau5 originates from an incident where a mouse crawled into his computer and died. He posted this story on an internet forum, and members began calling him TheDeadMouseGuy. "Dead Mouse" was too long for an IRC login name, so he abbreviated it to "deadmau5".
Telemiscommunications
deadmau5 Lyrics
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No, you first
Oh, what? The delay's quite bad
Yeah, sorry
Where are you? I can't really hear you
A taxi distracted, anyway you, you were saying?
Wait, uh, now they're waving me over
Can I call you back? Yeah, everything's fine
I probably just need sleep, it's been a busy week
Sorry, I've got to go
Sorry, okay bye
This is just so unlike us
Cut back to horizontalisms
If we could win just one small touch
Contact versus telemiscommunications
Plan foiled, the sirens pass by
Kids screaming
The longest public announcement
Reached check-in, finally got through
Running for a flight, shoes off
You're calling voicemail
In joke, group laughter
Closing scenes in a meeting
Angel, angel why didn't you tell me?
One second, someone needs directions
Can't you see I'm on the phone?
This is just so unlike us
Cut back to horizontalisms
If we could win just one small touch
Contact versus telemiscommunications
So unlike us (unlike us)
Cut back to horizontalisms
If we could win just one small touch
Contact versus telemiscommunications
Did I tell you I loved you today?
Did I tell you I loved you today?
Did I tell you I loved you today?
Did I tell you I loved you today
(Whoa whoa) did I tell you I loved you today?
(Whoa whoa) did I tell you I loved you today?
(Whoa whoa) did I tell you I loved you today?
(Whoa whoa) did I tell you, I loved you today?
"Telemiscommunication" by deadmau5 and Imogen Heap is a song that presents the challenges of modern communication through technology. The lyrics convey the frustrations and disconnect that can occur when using devices to communicate instead of face-to-face interactions. The song's title is a play on words, combining "telecommunication" with "miscommunication." The opening exchange between two lovers is a prime example of the limitations and distractions of technology-mediated communication. As they try to talk, they struggle to hear each other over the phone and are interrupted by noises, signals, and other calls. Their conversation is disjointed, and they can't seem to get to the point before they are cut off.
The chorus emphasizes the longing for physical connection, for being able to touch, feel, and experience the other person in a fuller way. The line "come back to horizontal isms" is a reference to the idea that being together in bed or horizontal positions is more intimate and conducive to bonding. The song contrasts this wish for closeness with the reality of "tele-misscommunications," which lead to misunderstandings, delays, and missed opportunities. The image of an angel who didn't tell the singer something important adds to the sense of confusion and missed signals.
Overall, "Telemiscommunication" is a bittersweet ode to the limitations and possibilities of digital communication. It shows how our devices can both bring us closer and separate us from each other, depending on how we use them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey babe, how's your day been?
How was your day today, my dearest?
No, you first.
I insist, please go ahead and tell me about your day first.
Oh, what, the day's quite bad?
Oh I see, your day wasn't good?
Yeah, sorry
I'm sorry to hear that.
Where are you, I can hardly hear you
I'm having trouble hearing you, where exactly are you right now?
A taxi distracted, anyway you, you were saying
Sorry there was a taxi that distracted me, please continue where you left off.
Wait, uh, love, they're waving me over
Hold on my dear, I need to attend to something for a moment.
Can I call you back, yeah everything's fine
Is it okay if I call you back later? Everything is fine though, don't worry.
Why, am I, I don't know why
I'm not sure why I'm feeling this way.
I probably just need sleep, it's been a busy week
I think I just need some rest, it's been such a busy week.
Sorry, I've got to go
I'm sorry, but I really need to go now.
Sorry, OK, bye
It was nice talking to you, I'm sorry but I must say goodbye now.
This is just so unlike us
This situation is not typical of us.
Come back to horizontal isms
Let's get back to our more intimate moments.
If we could win just one small touch
If we could just have a simple intimate touch it would make things better.
Contact versus tele-miscommunications
I would rather have physical contact than rely on telecommunication.
Plan foiled, the sirens pass by
Our plans were disrupted and now the sirens have passed by.
Kids screaming, the longest predicaments
There are children screaming and things have become difficult.
Reach ticket, finally got through
We finally got through and got our ticket.
Running for a flight, shoes off
We're running to catch a flight and have to take off our shoes.
You're calling voicemail
You're calling and I can't answer the phone right now.
In joke, group laughter
We shared a joke and everyone was laughing.
Closing scenes, in a meeting
We're wrapping up the meeting now.
Angel, angel why didn't you tell me
My love, why didn't you tell me about your troubles earlier?
One second, someone needs directions
Hold on, someone is asking for directions.
Can't you see I'm on the phone?
Can't you see that I'm currently on the phone?
(Get better)
I hope you feel better soon.
Did I tell you, I loved you today?
Did I express my love for you today?
(did I)
Did I forget to tell you earlier?
(Whoa)
An expression of surprise or excitement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joel Thomas Zimmerman, Imogen Jennifer Jane Heap
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@liquidstereomusic
The older you get the more you understand this song, So emotional
@awdesole
yep
@DZ-sc7gw
so true 🙌🏽🙏🏽
@homborgor
14 year old me had no clue when this masterpiece came out
@hideyoshinagachika7048
this song is so underrated, it deserves way much more views
@soup7917
Just love it for what it is. Deadmau5's music seems to have a brilliant way of only reaching out to those who truly give a shit
@gumballgaming902
Not many ppl have good taste in music
@allenkornitsky29
Y does it matter if a song is underrated. So many songs are over rated. Doesn’t matter
@fliprhd3758
i just found it and its truly a beautiful song it hits me hard
@zacharyhayward1262
I've come back 7 years later to enjoy this wonderful piece. I was 16 at the time.