Deadmau5 - The 16th Hour | (naden Remix)

While the original track appeared on deadmau5’s 2009 album, For Lack of a Better Name , the Naden remix gained its own cult following shortly after. The Origin of the Remix

Naden's remix is frequently cited as one of the best unofficial remixes of the track because it:

: Unlike official remixes, this version was born from the fan community. It was often shared on forums like Reddit's r/deadmau5 and r/trance , where listeners praised its ability to preserve the "ambient bliss" of the original while adding Naden's signature lush textures. The Impact of "The 16th Hour" Deadmau5 - The 16th Hour (Naden remix)

The original song itself holds a specific place in deadmau5's discography:

Provides a more yet still atmospheric alternative to the 9-minute-plus extended mix released by deadmau5. While the original track appeared on deadmau5’s 2009

The story of the of deadmau5's " The 16th Hour " is a classic example of "Internet era" music discovery and the collaborative nature of the progressive house and trance communities.

: A popular fan theory/story is that the "16th hour" refers to the time of day (4:00 PM), or as one fan shared on Reddit, it became a personal anthem after winning a three-hour sports match that ended exactly at 4:00 PM. Musical Significance The Impact of "The 16th Hour" The original

: The remix first surfaced around May 2010. It quickly gained traction on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud , where fans of the "deadmau5 sound" were looking for more melodic, progressive interpretations of his work.