Shawn Ryan Show #91 Deadmau5
Jan 8, 2024
Joel Zimmerman, better known as the legendary DJ and music producer Deadmau5, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Canada to becoming a trailblazer in electronic music. He reminisces about the dawn of the internet music scene and how a chance release launched his career. The conversation dives into the secrets behind hit songs, the evolution of music production, and his venture into the beverage industry with a unique vodka brand. With humor and honesty, Deadmau5 discusses the pressures of fame, navigating success, and the creative process behind his iconic tracks.
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Cringeworthy Grammy Announcement
- Deadmau5 recounts a cringeworthy airplane story where a woman announced her Grammy nomination.
- The other passengers were not impressed.
Collaboration with Bryce Case Jr.
- Deadmau5 and Bryce Case Jr. connected when Deadmau5 used Case Jr.'s acapella in a song.
- The collaboration was smooth because of shared online communities and Deadmau5's label ownership.
Early Influences
- Joel Zimmerman's early interest in computers stemmed from the PC speaker's beeping sounds.
- This combined with classical piano lessons, sparked his interest in creating music with computers.