What makes Seeya by deadmau5 notable?

The release of 'Seeya' marked a significant milestone as it received substantial airplay on electronic music radio stations and was featured in various festival lineups, emphasizing deadmau5's influence in the EDM genre. Additionally, it charted well on electronic music charts, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the industry during the EDM boom. By the time 'Seeya' was released in May 2014, deadmau5 had established himself firmly within the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, following his commercially successful album '> album title goes here <' from 2012. This single continued to showcase his signature style while also reflecting his evolving approach to songwriting and production after a series of high-profile performances and collaborations.

How many songs are on Seeya?

Seeya has 1 track, running approximately 6 minutes.

Seeya

Q: What does Seeya sound like?

A vibrant blend of soaring synths and pulsing beats, creating an expansive soundscape for dance and introspection alike. Rooted in house and electronica.

Q: How many songs are on Seeya?

Seeya has 1 track, running approximately 6 minutes.

deadmau5 · 2014

6 min · 1 track · house music

A vibrant blend of soaring synths and pulsing beats, creating an expansive soundscape for dance and introspection alike.

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Seeya — This title track encapsulates the album’s essence with its infectious melodies and progressive build-ups, illustrating deadmau5's talent for blending emotion with electronic beats.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The track's structure and sound design create an engaging atmosphere, typical of deadmau5's style.

What we noticed

The track features a gradual build-up, starting with ambient synths that layer over a steady four-on-the-floor beat.
Midway through, the intensity increases as additional melodic elements are introduced, creating a sense of euphoria.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Received substantial airplay and featured in festivals, enhancing deadmau5's recognition.
Themes: melodic complexity· electronic evolution
Career context: By the time 'Seeya' was released in May 2014, deadmau5 had established himself firmly within the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, following his commercially successful album '> album title goes here <' from 2012. This single continued to showcase his signature style while also reflecting his evolving approach to songwriting and production after a series of high-profile performances and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors: Eric Prydz· Sasha· Above & Beyond