deadmau5 ft. Chris James - The Veldt (Original Mix) [The Veldt EP]

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Disclaimer: I own none of the material in this video. All credit to Joel Zimmerman.
The original 12 minute version of The Veldt, complete with the long awaited "tribal drum" intro. This is the first KZbin upload of this track, enjoy!
This track is from the Veldt EP, a four-track compilation by deadmau5. The EP released on the 24th of June 2012, but debuted early on The Rolling Stones website: www.rollingstone.com/music/new...

[@battleritegods5191]

holy shit i've never heard the ep version. drums at the start are magical

[@Marcsuddo14]

This is a masterpiece.

[@tehXfiles]

one year ago the doctors said my grandpa wouldnt make it for another week, but hes made it untill today and has been living in this nursing place for a long time now and as he was holding my and my grandmother hand he finally said 'i cant do it anymore'. i know hes not gonna live to see 2 more days. i didnt cry when i was there at all but when i turned this song on i cried from beginning to end. im not trying to be an attentionwhore i just wanna let you know the power this song has, beautifull.

[@rhymetimeuk]

God bless you all man, my dad passed away a week ago, I hope you are all at peace 11 years later

[@blankspace0000]

Dont leave it, dont leave it

[@kelvinmorris1991]

This is the best song I have ever heard

[@HhappyBirthday]

Kelvin Morris Try Haendel !

[@kelvinmorris1991]

Is that a song?

[@zRhid]

I fucking love the drums at the beginning

[@fraseramyott]

+zRiddick well said. this version is 100x better than radio version :)

[@_INUIT]

+zRiddick Me too Maximum Agree....!!!!!

[@iLUVAUSTiNSAELEE24]

ugh me tooo

[@quadriviumexpat]

Deadmau5 imo is one of the few mainstream artists with a really unique and original sound. Props and things.

[@NacodaLupine]

I was working over the holiday at a electronics's store and heard the drum beats from across the store. It'd been a shitty day, but I couldn't help but listen to the drums and wonder where they came from (and why I suddenly felt so good). And then I heard the beat and I recognized the song, and it was an enormous pick-me-up. So, thanks deadmau5! You got me through one of the worst days of the holiday season!

[@someone-uv8jn]

Yo

[@aryans9334]

hope you're doing well these days!

[@evanlaudel594]

i wake up to this song as my alarm everyday i think it cured my depression. in the AM at least

[@RilevTV]

Morning depression is too fucking relatable.

[@howleyboi13]

Its nice. I like it when the bass comes in a little more. Wonder if he ment this to be a ray Bradbury reference or not?

[@its_ya_guy_the_big_bak_guai]

Trent Crull He did. He read the veldt story in the Illustrated Man- and Chris James, the then-unheard of singer, caught on and wrote the vocals as such. Props and +1 for knowing Ray Bradbury.

[@howleyboi13]

For the win George Condit​

[@gabwestd9304]

No way bro not even joking ive used this as my alarm for months

[@th.w8617]

this always calms me down

[@TimiPigeon]

This is not just music. This is vision, sight, smell all induced by sound. It is truly the most inspiring track to ever embrace the world, and Joel should be proud as fuck. What's more is that it more than does the story justice. If you haven't read The Veldt by Ray Bradbury, go do so now, and play this song as you start reading. Changed my life.

[@rhymetimeuk]

10 years later, I say well f'ing said!! How is your life 10 years later?

[@TimiPigeon]

@@rhymetimeuk Life’s a lot more complicated these days, but I’m making my own music now - taking inspiration from the mau5 along with many other eclectic tastes, which has been a true blessing. Music is a truly magical thing, the way it can transport the mind to other worlds, different times in our lives, and conjure up deep feelings. That hasn’t changed one bit, even though the world certainly has

[@edgaradrianhuizar1441]

​@@TimiPigeontienes mucha razón

[@xxAYRICKxx]

from a listener's point of view, this track is simply amazing. from someone who is an aspiring producer, its insane to realize how good deadmau5 is a layering and producing his tracks, every time i listen to it, i always hear something new that adds to the track. i honestly dont know why he gets so much hate sometimes, he deserves all the credit and respect

[@rusty1187]

I saw a video of his production room, and he has two WALLS of analog synthesizers to die for!

[@knuds8617]

Enough bickering and fighting, let's just take a minute to thank Joel for the amazing production that is this song, and the movement he has made for the EDM community.

[@thenamesTWITCH]

fucking beautiful!!

[@JgHaverty]

its actually NOT haha

[@ferrcat8994]

JgHaverty wtf are u kiddig me

[@lucastea9533]

@@JgHavertyit is😎

[@JgHaverty]

@lucastea9533 i was being sarcastic mate lol. This is one of his greatest songs haha

[@InBurlington]

Proud to be Canadian and living close to this amazing artist.

[@paulyhart]

patriotism, even in idm, is a terrible ideology.

[@fountane]

I respect deadmau5 for his production skills, his music he makes, how he speaks his mind and doesn't care what people think, and most of his opinions. Wearing Skrillex's phone number to the grammies was hilarious. If he did that to me, i'd get him back because it's all fun in games. He's not one of the least respected electronic artists to date either. Skrillex probably is, and that's only because lots of people don't like his music, but Skrillex is the nicest guy ever. People are just dumb.

[@rangerwriter]

Them drums at the beginning. I can see it. Gets my adrenaline going. I love feeling this song 6:30

[@SmugSuspenders]

Listening to this at 2 - 5 a.m. and being in that nice sedated, sleepy state = Bliss

[@vqpwr]

This is seriously a masterpiece

[@TheBarkinFrog]

Impressive. Who else in today's music could take such a macabre story and turn it into something of such beauty. Deadmau5, it's pure genius.

[@shwetank474]

He is a fucking god.

[@tehXfiles]

deadmau5 is a person who cares so much about his fans he spends the most and tries his hardest to stream as much as possible, answer as many questions on twitter, fb, etc and hes different from everyone else in the edm scene when it comes to personality. he is a geeky gamer who knows exactly what hes doing when it comes to edm and he doesnt care what anyone thinks of him and hes not scared to tell somebody what he thinks of them. hes not a d-bag hes just being himself..

[@imicca]

this is full version, amazing track. just fucking great

[@notzayne]

I have this on a CD and listen to it on my hour drive to work at 3 a.m. going from the country to the downtown city. The lights, the no other cars, the music the city in the distance...all fits so well together. I love this song, Deadmau5 only gets better.

[@ishinadish]

The world that the children made....wow, this song has it all, great subway beats with atmospheric and up lifting tinkerings (for lack of a better fucking expression) and a beautiful rift, and the vocals (sounds like BT) are such a perfect match. The driving force of this song is the piano and base mixture, but you gotta love the synth, it gives it a childish feeling. absolutely amazing!

[@Harder4everz]

Extremely relaxing, i love it This is a master piece of the trance

[@mikemeraglia457]

a deadmau5 classic that will never get old.

[@TheSqueeshie]

This version brings back so many memories - both good and bad - that are long, long gone. This will forever be a banger in my mind.

[@lukemohns7448]

I could sleep to this.

[@panda-bull]

i feel like im floating through space... planets smiling at me and I smiling back while travelling deeper and deeper through the stars......

[@habition]

there is something so magical about the way joel does these long, slow build-ups that keep you wanting more as they go along. same with the original mix of strobe. totally came back to this song after years of not hearing it and it's still just as fantastic. godspeed deadmau5.

[@Flippy1565]

high Quality Producing..... so epic work from joel....

[@Irkaylub]

those drums in the beginning are just perfect :D

[@gggggg-lq8fs]

(6:00-7:00) Smells like U2 to me "where the streets have no name", good taste, genius! Those with a little ear will catch!

[@jollyroger1210]

This is my new favorite song by anyone, ever. I have the short story open in another tab, and I've been playing this on repeat. My mind is more open than it's ever been.

[@obsoletegirl]

i can feel the mellow filling my body as this song goes on.

[@Makeitsomethingcool5]

I remember reading The Veldt ( a short story) last year in my language arts class and then listening to this song. I thought it was so cool. :)

[@maseman5000]

Thank you Nicholasbduckman! FINALLYY!!! I've been patiently waiting and searching for this version since its release!

[@nicospazable]

This is absolute beauty, my goodness. A top notch tune, thank you Mr Zimmerman.

[@NoRussianMakarov]

I cried when deadmau5 played this live. No regrets, it's a beautiful song. ♥

[@junebug9594]

i love deadmau5 because of his originality and he doesnt give a shit about anyones opinions except for his own and his loyal fans (like me). you can hear the complexity of his tracks in the beats. its amazing how much time he spends perfecting them and making them sound perfect. he doesnt care about out-selling other artists, all he cares about is doing his own thing the way he wants to do it and its always amazing.

[@rentsumaku]

it's like a story but with music instead of narrators and actors. AMAZING!

[@SuperMarkyboy1234]

amazing amazing amazing amazing. this song is an emotional escape during tough times

[@kritikalaugustus]

You've been listening since you were 11? Congratulations. You must be really proud of having a year's experience worth of listening to electronica :p

[@luigimeschini3704]

This was, is and always will be the real "The Veldt" for me

[@ishinadish]

My baby girl was just born. This is the track I' ve been listening to all along, and it sounds so much better now that Rio is in my life. Thanks a million Deadmau5! You Sir fucking rock!

[@user-sg1lq8qx7g]

How is she now? :P

[@ZBTEproductions]

This is a masterpiece. Great job Joel, you blew my mind once again.

[@UnAuralMusic]

Finally! been looking everywhere for this!

[@Chusito1917]

How can anyone dislike this masterpiece it's fucking perfect :D

[@Obisiks500x]

I was reading all of your guys comments while listening to the song. It was pretty epic, not going to lie :)

[@RohitSarkar_IbpsPO]

Listening to this angelic intro till this day. What an into

[@Dan-fu9eo]

youtube needs a love react for stuff like this

[@missdeadmau5]

OMG PERFECT. I was looking for this version everywhere.

[@hotgirlsarehot]

Thank goodness there is an extended mix of this! Can't get enough of it when I heard it at work, on the radio. 3 minutes is far too short IMO.

[@07992m]

unreal deadmau5! best version ive heard of this seen him live 3 times many more amazing!!

[@TheKenman88]

So far I've listened to this song countless timeds and I'm not the least tired of it! Personal favorite. Love deadmau5 and music. And personal LIKE on the drum intro!

[@ReaperKern]

Deadmau5 is a good artist. It helps me get inspired to wirte poetry again.

[@GeorgieRaeRae]

I haven't been able to leave this song for the past couple months. Ahhh!

[@jasonfrye3487]

Well technically the vocalist put his own emotions in. Deadmau5 just made the beats. However, he did notice how much Chris James (the vocalist) resembled the short story in so many ways.

[@lazarus8o8]

I have never heard this song with the drum intro before... where have I been??? I love this!

[@LukaBeati]

Such a great melody, love this song. It's beautiful!

[@mastersanwan]

This is just music, in a pure form + static video, there is no real vision, no sight involved and no computer can "induce smell by sound" this is more than just a song though. It feels deep.

[@DJstarrfish]

It's heartwarming to know that all you can do in response is spam unoriginal, mindless insults in response.

[@kaiserblack21]

GREAT, AS ALWAYS!

[@MrSpencerMcIntosh]

i realized this was about the book a while ago, my first reaction gave me the chills

[@TheStephanieDesiree]

[@piter00711]

The Intro is So amazing

[@TheHandyMan101]

that was the best response ive ever seen in my life >.< cudos to you, i have high respect for you

[@thimzity]

I just can't get tired of this song, purely genious.

[@Salami250401]

Best way to get the Ninja Mono Stealth 11 min minimum achievement on Audiosurf.

[@SargeZone]

this .. this is why i love deadmau5 music ..

[@NeodeosX]

I simply cannot describe how good this song makes me feel. Really amazing

[@nickamann2159]

This is awesome. Just realized that the lyrics/title are kind of inspired by a short story called the Veldt by ray bradbury. Great story, even better song. Amazing put together.

[@xElectricXzombiEx]

This song is so amazing

[@OmGiTz4Shotzz]

OMG so damn true man, well played. Had this essay of 4000 words to write and I just looped Strobe (Original 10 min) til I was finished. Amazingly good for being productive!

[@neftalifigueroa3739]

Simply GENIUS!!!!

[@agguman]

about time i was looking for this song since a while back ago.

[@BodySupplement]

SIMPLY GREAT!!!....Deadmau5, you are a GENIUS....good luck!! I trust in you...

[@SkickPank]

This is the best version.

[@mestupkid185]

so beautiful

[@GGPCode]

I'll get the popcorn then, this better be feckin' good :D

[@AuDiowiiz]

This song is amazing

[@pablo6417]

Perfect timing bro

[@Tmanstext]

The intro is amazing

[@iisbatmann]

This version is so awesome.

[@napoxD]

DEADMAU5 at Las Vegas!!! That's pure awesomeness

[@SPAZit101]

mmm so good. =) You just gota get a good set of speakers, sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy this masterpiece. This is one of the truly phenomenal pieces of music out there.

[@ishinadish]

Should've mentioned...but this is the best E track ever!

[@GeorgieRaeRae]

and still... it's been two weeks.. and I'm back here again!

[@555tchoutchou]

that break at 7min....... no word.....

[@TrashSurv]

I bet deadma5 would just be delighted looking at these comments of people arguing over stupid crap instead of people actually commenting about his music. Keep it up, guys. :)

[@omg101man]

i love the drum break down in the beginning.

[@mastodonrage666]

welcome back

[@JazzyJPrime]

Incredible.

[@thimzity]

My brains shutsof for approx 11 minutes and 33 secounds when listening to this. Deadmau5 is Beethoven of electronic music, there is no question about it. He will be remembered as a true musician, not a pop artist, that is the difference.

[@scottjohnson2550]

. And in one last blaze of glory before the turn of the seasons, the sun so true and the sky so blue shine down and project themselves on any surface that will allow their reflection...

[@hb1014]

O_O :O Holy shit. 11 minutes long. I think deadmau5 has set a world record. Unless if i'm wrong.

[@SmugSuspenders]

The extended version is just heaven =)

[@kevlamusic]

Just amazing how he can twist the genres like this.

[@thejan4129]

Yes, I did hear the song as I read the story, and the song seemed to blend in!