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Pronunciation

How do you pronounce the name? "Dead mao 5" or "Dead mouse"?

-G —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.115.210.94 (talk) 08:51, 18 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

you pronounce it dead mouse mate ;) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fuegocasey (talk • contribs) 00:20, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

actually it is pronounced deadmaus —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.196.232.32 (talk) 16:58, 4 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

no its pronounced "dead mouse" dumbass — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.225.142.123 (talk) 10:23, 18 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Untitled

Removed "minimal trance". My god, there is no such thing as minimal trance. Ugly. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.110.208.26 (talk) 01:40, 25 April 2008 (UTC) No, I'm pretty sure Arguru isn't in GTA IV.[reply]

Origin of Name

Deadmau5's name originates from the computer internet chat client Internet Relay Chat. His original name was Dead Mouse and is an anecdote of a mouse that has crawled in through the exhaust fan of a tower computer and died, this too is where deadmau5's image of a dead mouse with crossed out eyes. The crossed eyes is synonymous with an object or person that is dead. Dead Mouse is abbreviated due to the Internet Relay Chat server network he was using at the time only allowing 8 characters in length and therefore dead mouse being 9-10 depending if a space is included. Thus the nick is shortened to 8 by having deadmau5. Youtube Deadmau5 Channel reference
--Gbirley (talk) 00:10, 27 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Deadmau5 played on need for speed hot pursuit cause he is AWEsoeME and better than fat-boy(gay) slim 

                                                         Thankyou for your time.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.137.35.141 (talk) 04:40, 9 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Why isn't there a date or year attributed to this? It makes it seem like everything that pre-existed Billboard didn't exist. Being born in 1981 would indicate his interaction with IRC probably pre-existed his professionally published career, and even possibly when IRC was all there was for real-time chat on the internet 76.21.107.221 (talk) 00:53, 24 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Discog?

Why remove? Most other artists have one. The Ronin (talk) 14:08, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

2008 DJMag poll

Results have not been released yet. You know he's #11 how? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.86.159.237 (talk) 18:28, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

They were leaked two days early. DJ Mag sent out the magazine early and subscribers received them before the official unveiling of the results. A State Of Trance (talk) 01:38, 29 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Chris Lake

Why is Chris Lake listed as an associated act? It is not apparent from this article. Wickethewok (talk) 20:46, 29 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

is their an online source for this?

I think it should be noted that Deadmau5 and Image-line had a legal battle involving 2 samples copyrighted —Preceding unsigned comment added by FuzzyDan (talk • contribs) 23:20, 2 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

From what I understand, the battle wasn't between Image-Line and Deadmau5.

FL Studio 8 came with two loop samples from Faxing Berlin. An FL Studio user created a song with these samples. Deadmau5 had a sissy fit. Then Image- Line came out and called the user a thief.

But what are those loops doing in FL Studio? They're under the Packs folder, which is where one finds free samples for use in your own songs (Image-Line's ads explicitely state that the samples that come with FL Studio are royalty-free). Image-Line dishonestly stated that the loops were EXAMPLES, not free samples, but something tells me that Faxing Berlin was not produced with FL Studio, and why would they be perfect 8/16 beat loops with the BPM indicated (128) if they were not intended for use in your own tracks?

Tebello TheWHAT!!?? 18:45, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Actually there is a lot of his tracks are in FL Studio, its just samples like Hey Baby, Lai, Lollercoaster, Bounce, two samples of Faxing Berlin the drum loop and a sample of the real song.

Trivia

I recently found some trivia about Phil Zimmermann and his tattoo. I would really appreciate if someone could insert it into the article.

Beatportal released a small article about deadmau5' tattoo on his neck: [http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item/the-curious-case-of-deadmau5-neck-tattoo/ Beatportal: The curious case of Deadmau5' neck tattoo. You stupid bastard because he was born on the same day as space invaders christ....

In his new video (Ghosts'n stuff, see official deadmau5 Youtube channel) he satirizes his own mistake. Phil falls into coma and wakes up with this green tattoo on his neck.

Greetings, --212.64.228.100 (talk) 11:40, 26 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Deadmau5 has a tattoo on his neck, he is not upset with it, on his Facebook, he was talking about getting more tattoos of the similar thing on his arm. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.147.20.252 (talk) 15:30, 23 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Does anybody know where deadmau5 graduated from, if he did graduate

On soundcloud.org he goes by the user name "fuckmylife" and has a track called FML on "for lack of a better name" can anyone expand on this?

Biography

deadmau5's 'Biography' reads like it was lifted from a PR press bio. Certainly not neutral, with lines like, "It's electrifying stuff." And has the informal, hyping feel with sentences such as, "Hard to believe that three years ago, Zimmerman was all but unknown." Or look at the final paragraph:

"No Grammy just yet, then, but you wouldn’t bet against him winning one in the future. Deadmau5 is on a dizzying upward trajectory. Dance music just got very exciting again." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.200.241.75 (talk) 15:12, 15 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed. -216.165.16.94 (talk) 23:01, 16 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Capitalization

Is it "deadmau5" or "Deadmau5"? Velorium (talk) 19:47, 24 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's deadmau5. Check his official website. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.130.196.65 (talk) 23:05, 21 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Some bot misplaced the following comment. 76.21.107.221 (talk) 00:58, 24 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well, both the youtube channel and the oficial fan-page on facebook are named "deadmau5" so i think thats the way you spell it —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.160.99.34 (talk) 22:55, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wording in introduction

I minor thing in the introduction struck me. The following statement sound rather value-laden "His extensive discography includes". "Extensive" is not descriptive of the facts nor accurate rather it imparts an opinion. I suggest that this be changed to something more neutral in value. ConferAll (talk) 22:11, 30 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It would be extensive if it included anything he did before 2008. What gives? 76.21.107.221 (talk) 00:57, 24 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Exhaustion

http://www.deadmau5.com/news/deadmau5collapsedshowscancelled/ Would it be relevant to add this somewhere in the article ?74.58.231.74 (talk) 04:50, 1 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Babygrl5666, 23 August 2010

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Babygrl5666 (talk) 23:23, 23 August 2010 (UTC) Pronounced dead-mau five[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Celestra (talk) 01:10, 24 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2010 MTV VMAs

Why is it not listed in the Bio that he was just named house DJ for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/552745/meet-vma-house-artist-deadmau5.jhtml#id=1644953 72.2.145.250 (talk) 20:15, 30 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm wondering this as well. It was quite a high profile gig. Can any of the regular contributors of this article explain why? :) Fixer23 (talk) 13:46, 20 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

edit request

{{Edit semi-protected}} It should also be mentioned that deadmau5's new EP will likely include the other songs released through his Youtube account and on Beatport, namely his collaboration with Wolfgang Gartner "Animal Rights" and "Sofi Needs a Ladder" featuring SOFI. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 5uff3r (talk • contribs)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Thanks, Stickee (talk) 22:20, 27 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Wtfnerd123, 20 September 2010

{{edit semi-protected}} In the begining of the article it says hes an electric house producer. He's an electric house disc jockey. This should be corrected. DEADMAUS IS A DJ.

Wtfnerd123 (talk) 16:21, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done He is a producer. He writes, composes and remixes all of his music, both in studio and live = producer. - eo (talk) 17:08, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Can you provide reliable secondary sources to verify your claims, please? Devourer09 20:47, 1 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The article currently sounds like it explains why he doesn't call himself a DJ. And there are footnotes for his copyrighted music. It seems this discussion thread is asking for secondary sources which already exist in the article! 76.21.107.221 (talk) 01:01, 24 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from 71.163.147.207, 3 November 2010

{{edit semi-protected}} Under the health section of the page it states

"At 9:30 PM on 30 July 2010, deadmau5 collapsed on stage, suffering from exhaustion and vomiting. deadmau5's set was cut short as he was rushed to a hospital, and his collapse also led to the cancellation of the nine shows following the event"

this did not happen at 9:30 PM, is happened at the 9:30 club in Washington DC. This is actually what the citation for this statement says and what I personally know to be true since I was at the show

71.163.147.207 (talk) 16:55, 3 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

 Done -Atmoz (talk) 23:27, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request: DJ Hero 2

Can someone change the part about him being in DJ Hero 2. It's in the past tense, as the game is already out. I don't have the clearance yet to edit a semi-protected article article. Juiposa (talk) 03:33, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Kevin Morse (talk) 03:29, 10 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mau5trap

Any specific reason that a Mau5etrap page hasn't been created yet? It's quickly becoming the most influential label within electronic music. Fatrb38 (talk) 00:17, 10 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request

Didn't he also win best dubstep in the IDMA's? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.127.251.8 (talk) 20:00, 19 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Style

In the introductory paragraph, his repetitive style is worthy of mention. Some dm5 fans may view this as a rude remark, but gradienting into different sounds is indeed his style. Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTcopp-mpmo —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.182.166.239 (talk) 13:59, 20 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

YouTube is not a reliable source. 122.105.128.209 (talk) 12:27, 22 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Biography

I'd like to see a more detailed biography written in the article.

Like this one but from a more neutral point of view.

Could anyone please do this?

-90.130.196.65 (talk) 23:29, 21 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Robotchicken007, 8 April 2011

an addition to the article for deadmau5's interaction with fans would be appropriate; he created and maintains a Minecraft server with which he personally interacts with fans, as well as a Ustream channel where he answers fan questions and lets viewers listen to ongoing work, live. His avid fan base can be attributed to the closer, more personal relationship he has with fans. He's also been posting casual, random videos on his YouTube page since 2005 or so, and continues to. It should be noted that not many celebrity artists are nearly as /accessible/ to their fans. A recently released single, "HR 8938 Cephei", was previously heard/seen being worked over on deadmau5's Ustream show. His public image is more relatable as a result. Robotchicken007 (talk) 07:32, 8 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — Bility (talk) 21:51, 11 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ROb2loBrgc proof enough? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.142.22.210 (talk) 02:56, 3 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Youtube is NOT a reliable source. No ifs, ands or buts! Please see WP:NOTABILITY and WP:RS. Barts1a | Talk to me | Yell at me 05:16, 3 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
It's a Youtube reposting of a video magazine. If it were aired on the History Channel, it'd be considered a reliable source. 76.21.107.221 (talk) 01:03, 24 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Gavinfaw, 30 May 2011

Deadmau5 was also the first music artist to release his own branded iPhone application, titled Deadmau5 Remix. Deadmau5 Remix allows fans to remix his music on their iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. The remix can then be entered into a competition and shared with their friends on Facebook. Deadmau5 states about his app “Touch Remix rips up the rulebook in terms of how fans interact with my music. I love the the fact that they can endlessly personalize and mix my tracks in a unique way.”

Gavinfaw (talk) 15:30, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. elektrikSHOOS 18:44, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from 174.91.79.142, 4 June 2011

Within the first few paragraphs it reads that Deadmau5 was worked alongside other DJs... etc... Deadmau5 is not a DJ, rather a music producer. He is known for disagreeing with the term, and has been quoted to not like DJs in general. He makes music, DJs play music.

As for links, they are just about everywhere:

This page: http://www.deadmau5.com/mau5trap/ reads as follows: “mau5trap records is a record label. we make records. dj’s play our records for people to listen to. sometimes people dance to it, or play it in their cars. that’s all there is to it really.”

Another link: http://trainspottr.com/djproducer-deadmau5-public-statement-about-djs-theyre-fcking-cts/1452

And another link: (first line): http://www.deadmau5.com/biography/

But yeah, I would like the line where it says he's a DJ changed, as he's not. A DJ is someone who plays other people's music, and makes nothing of their own from scratch. deadmau5 makes music.

174.91.79.142 (talk) 04:42, 4 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

What is he doing in his concerts and in clubs? Does he not play his music with turntables and prerecorded tracks? Even if he only DJs his own music, he's still a DJ right? — Bility (talk) 23:58, 8 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Also, he remixes other's music. Anyway, if you can respond, feel free to reopen your request by changing the answered parameter from "yes" to "no". — Bility (talk) 21:11, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from dlr192, 19 June 2011

The "Awards and Nominations" section does not include several awards that deadmau5 received during March of 2011, and I feel that the section should be updated in order to provide an accurate list of the artist's achievements.

At the 2011 IDMA awards, which were held on March 10 of 2011, Deadmau5 received 3 awards at the show; Best American DJ (North America), Best Artist (Solo) and Best Dubstep/DnB/Jungle Track (for "Raise your Weapon.") He also received three further nominations in the categories of Best Global DJ, Best Producer and Best Electro/Tech House Track (for "Animal Rights"). A list of the awards' results can be found at the awarding body's website: http://wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/

Deadmau5 has also won the 2011 Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year, for "Sofi Needs a Ladder." This was announced on the awarding body's website: http://junoawards.ca/2011-juno-award-nominees/#dance_recording_of_the_year

Finally, Deadmau5 recieved the 2011 Beatport Music Awards for Top Electro House Track (for "Animal Rights") and the Community Choice award for Artist of the Year. Again, the details are on the awarding body's website: http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item/the-4th-annual-beatport-music-awards/ Dlr192 (talk) 21:01, 19 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Robertjfinn1, 11 August 2011

Please add Skrillex as an associated act, as they often work closely with one another. link to article Robertjfinn1 (talk) 18:03, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Topher385 (talk) 21:10, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Eleutherius, 20 August 2011 Re the "head"

Just wondering if we could have a section deadicated to the mau5head. Its so intertwined to his onstage persona i feel it deserves more than a line in the introduction.anyone got info on its creation and first use? Eleutherius (talk) 15:23, 20 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Rednaz, 5 October 2011

Just looking to add a few things.

Under Live Performances: From August until November 2011, deadmau5 conducted a tour playing 49 cities across North America. Guests on the tour included Excision, Tommy Lee, DJ Aero and vocalist Sofi Toufa. The tour was sponsored by Zimmerman's label, mau5trap. Ref:Meowington's Hax Tour

Under External Links: deadmau5 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/deadmau5

Thanks! -- Rednaz (talk) 00:25, 6 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done -- We do not post these Facebook links. You can post his official page. --Mohamed Aden Ighe (talk) 21:58, 8 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Why not? I've seen it done before on other celebrity articles. 99.141.248.206 (talk) 22:32, 18 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Please see Wikipedia:External links/Perennial websites#Facebook/Myspace. Those links are sometimes used in cases where an article's subject has an official Facebook presence and not an official website; in this case, it seems that the article is already linking to an official website. – Luna Santin (talk) 00:54, 22 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

deadmau5's choice of underwear? O.o

I have no clue if anyone wants to include this under Personal Life, but he wears boxer-briefs as seen at one of his concerts. Here's a picture as a reference on Facebook. Those are indeed, boxer-briefs. 99.141.248.206 (talk) 22:31, 18 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

deadmau5 on 4chan's /mu/

It's worth noting that deadmau5 participated in a Q&A on 4chan's /mu/ today. I will supply the link but I have no doubts in saying it will be deleted soon, or archived rather. http://boards.4chan.org/mu/res/21004009 Broden (talk) 07:48, 9 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request on 8 December 2011

can someone add that deadmau5 played on 28th november 2011 in london at presentation of nokia lumia? reference with video and song list: http://goldmyr.blogspot.com/2011/12/madness-of-presentation-of-nokia-lumia.html Jekyll28 (talk) 12:53, 8 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have a reliable source as generally blogspots are not considered reliable. --Jnorton7558 (talk) 19:32, 12 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

death?

deadmau5 didn't die, did he? today? dec 11? why is this included in the article? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.64.121.238 (talk) 04:29, 12 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Removed; unsourced, unconfirmed by anything I could find. intooblv (talk) 04:38, 12 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request on 12 December 2011

Deadmau5 is still alive. Just sayin'.

99.241.30.185 (talk) 05:12, 12 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

We know and have already removed the false information. Thanks for your concern Barts1a | Talk to me | Yell at me 05:14, 12 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request on 20 December 2011

Please add a period mark (.) at the end of the first paragraph after the word "Vexillogy" because it does not have an ending quotation (such as a period).

Bellakbiak (talk) 02:47, 20 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Done --Jnorton7558 (talk) 16:44, 20 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Meowington's Hax?

not listed in discography - 2011 release — Preceding unsigned comment added by Conch2011 (talk • contribs) 15:30, 23 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Depression

Im not sure if this would be considered a source but on his facebook page, he posted a message talking about his severe depression and anxiety over the past year, might be good to add in "Personal Life"

"Anyway, just gunna wrap up these shows this year n try to have a little fun. I've been dealing with severe depression and anxiety all year. Taking a long time off after my birthday to hopefully get it sorted out before I say or do anything more stupid than I already have."

https://www.facebook.com/deadmau5/posts/10150466847866806

anyways hope i can contribute, thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.162.44.67 (talk) 04:28, 31 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request on 8 January 2012

Hi i just noticed i don't know if its true but Ive seen a bit more that deadmau5 has a album called Deadmau5 - A Little Oblique you might want to look in to it 173.10.200.118 (talk) 22:07, 8 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads up. If you find a reliable source feel free to drop back by here and let us know. Cheers! — Bility (talk) 17:08, 9 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Conversation.

I had a conversation with this guy, or at least I believe I did. He was really nice and seemed totally legit. My convo with him: http://l.omegle.com/e9e1c.png 173.19.37.220 (talk) 01:09, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

How do you know that wasn't just someone pretending to be the mau5? Barts1a / What did I actually do right? / What did I do wrong this time? 01:12, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Never mind. I don't know the guy, and I didn't know how popular he was. I didn't think anybody would pose as him. WOW, I'm gullible. 173.19.37.220 (talk) 04:20, 13 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Early Career

I think that it should be worth mentioning that his original alias was halcyon441. There are a couple of tracks he gave out when he first got started (ex.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLJ08gHRVdI&feature=related) that should probably go somewhere in his discography. I am trying to find a bit more information about his early career but it is tough.

I have heard that his releases popping up on the web (Aural Psynapse, Haitus Fantasy) are actually tracks he made as halcyon441 that he didn't release, but I can't find articles to confirm this. If anybody stumbles across sources related to halcyon 441 let me know.

57ashdot (talk) 18:45, 26 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Jew

He is Jewish[citation needed]. Zztheman96 (talk) 20:16, 26 January 2012 (UTC) zztheman96[reply]

Any reliable sources to support that claim? Barts1a / What did I actually do right? / What did I do wrong this time? 02:10, 27 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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