One of deadmau5’s most iconic tracks started with a fan taking a chance.
In 2012, deadmau5 was livestreaming the creation of an instrumental inspired by Ray Bradbury’s short story The Veldt. A fan named Chris James recorded his own vocals over the unfinished track and tweeted the demo directly to him. After viewers encouraged him to open the link live on stream, deadmau5 listened—and immediately realized something special had happened.
The vocals fit the song’s dark, emotional atmosphere so perfectly that the collaboration became official. The track was released as The Veldt featuring Chris James and went on to become one of the most beloved songs in deadmau5’s catalog, creating one of the most legendary fan-to-featured-artist stories in EDM history.
One of the funniest moments in The Big Bang Theory almost never happened.
In Season 9’s The Bachelor Party Corrosion, the gang attempts to change a flat tire on Richard Feynman’s old van using “percussive shock,” leading to a hilarious rendition of Queen’s We Will Rock You. Because the lyrics were modified for the scene, the producers needed special permission to use the song.
While Queen’s management initially declined the request, guitarist Brian May personally approved it. As both a rock legend and an astrophysicist with a PhD, May appreciated the show’s scientific humor and attention to detail. Combined with Jim Parsons’ energetic performance and a real vintage van on set, the result became one of the most memorable comedy moments of the series.
When Björk performed Big Time Sensuality on Top of the Pops in December 1993, she brought a level of individuality that mainstream television rarely saw.
Released as the fourth single from her debut solo album Debut, the track blended house rhythms, electronic production, and Björk’s unmistakable vocal style into something that felt completely fresh. Surrounded by dancers and minimal staging, she transformed a standard television appearance into a playful and unforgettable performance.
Released in 2022, Calm Down transformed Rema from one of Afrobeats’ brightest young stars into a global phenomenon.
The song’s smooth melody, infectious rhythm, and memorable hook helped it explode worldwide, but the remix featuring Selena Gomez took it to an entirely new level. Together, they created one of the biggest songs of the decade, earning billions of streams and topping charts across the globe.
