Some Chords
The first single from 4×4=12 that found a home in CSI and The Sims 3.
Some Chords is an instrumental track by Canadian electronic music producer Deadmau5, released on 3 May 2010 as the first single from his fifth studio album, 4×4=12. The song achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 13 on the US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart and reaching position 120 on the UK Singles Chart. Beyond its initial release, the track gained further attention in 2014 when a remix by Dillon Francis was included on Deadmau5's compilation album, 5 Years of Mau5.
- Artist
- Deadmau5
- Release Date
- 3 May 2010
- Album
- 4×4=12
- US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales P
- 13
- UK Singles Chart Peak
- 120
- Dillon Francis Remix US Dance/Electronic
- 50
Lore & Background
Released on 3 May 2010, Some Chords served as the lead single for Deadmau5's fifth studio album, 4×4=12. Its cultural footprint extended well beyond the dance floor; it was featured in a specific episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation titled "Pool Shark." Furthermore, the track secured a place in the gaming world by appearing on the soundtrack for The Sims 3, specifically within the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 console versions. The song's legacy was further solidified in 2014 when a remix by Dillon Francis was released as part of the 5 Years of Mau5 compilation album.
In Their Own Story
The journey of Some Chords continued long after its initial release through various remixes and competitions. A remix by Dillon Francis not only appeared on the 5 Years of Mau5 album but also charted in the US, peaking at number 50 on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart. To engage fans further, a contest was hosted by Beatport Play where participants were given the parts to rework Francis's version. The community voted for their favorites, crowning Andrei Stephen as the winner with an remix expected to see an official release through Mau5trap, while Approaching Nirvana was named the runner-up.
Reader's Guide
Visuals for Some Chords originated from a competition held by Deadmau5 using Wooshii, which challenged fans to create a video for the song. The contest ran for two weeks and attracted over 82 pitches. The winning entry was directed by Chris Lee and produced by Pommez Films. This official music video features a distinct character named Tom, who has a snare drum for a head.
Did You Know?
- The track was featured in the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode titled "Pool Shark".
- Some Chords appeared on The Sims 3 soundtrack, but only for the PS3 and Xbox 360 console versions.
- A music video competition via Wooshii received over 82 pitches from fans.
- The winning music video features a character named Tom who has a snare drum for a head.
- Andrei Stephen won a Beatport Play remix contest to rework the Dillon Francis version, with Approaching Nirvana taking runner-up.
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