Deadmau5 Hit Save [upd] Page

One YouTube comment summed it up: “Joel showed us that a great idea is worth more than a perfect mix. I haven’t finished a track since, but I’ve started 50.”

However, the phrase evolved beyond mere data preservation. For hardcore fans, "deadmau5 hit save" refers to a specific workflow philosophy that Zimmerman champions: deadmau5 hit save

A version eventually released on the decentralized music platform Audius. One YouTube comment summed it up: “Joel showed

Released officially on the We Are Friends XI compilation , "XYZ" is considered by many to be the spiritual successor or final evolution of the "Hit Save" melody. A Legacy of Fan Collaboration Released officially on the We Are Friends XI

"Hit Save" is celebrated for its intricate composition, which is typical of deadmau5's progressive house style:

The original stream rip where Joel worked on the track live. It features a signature raw, progressive sound.