Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
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Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites is the second EP by electronic music
producer Skrillex, released on October 22, 2010, on Beatport
, on December 20, 2010, on other online retailers, and on March 1, 2011, as a physical CD release.
The EP was released for purchase on Beatport
on October 22, 2010, and is his first major release since being signed to Deadmau5
's label mau5trap Recordings. The EP was an immediate success taking over 8 of the top ten positions on the Beatport home page. Skrillex has revealed in interview that he made this EP in his apartment using a laptop.
A sound clip of the exclamations of Rachael Nedrow, or speedstackinggirl, is used in the songs "Rock n' Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain)" and "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites," which also includes a subliminal message probably from Skrillex himself saying, "You don't need to hide my friend, for I am just like you."
The song "Kill EVERYBODY (Bare Noize Remix)" was used in the Uncharted 3
multiplayer beta trailer.
A remix companion & follow-up EP was announced on June 2, 2011, entitled More Monsters and Sprites
. It was released on June 7, 2011.
The song "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" was used in a TV Ad for the GoPro Action Camera featuring a kayak going over a waterfall. The title is a reference to David Bowie's album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
.
As of November 2011, the album has been certified gold in Canada.
Announced on November 30th, 2011, the album was nominated by the Grammy Association for Best Dance/Electronica Album
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
producer Skrillex, released on October 22, 2010, on Beatport
Beatport
Beatport is an online music store specializing in electronic dance music and culture. Beatport is a privately held company owned and operated by Beatport LLC and based in Denver, Colorado.-History:...
, on December 20, 2010, on other online retailers, and on March 1, 2011, as a physical CD release.
The EP was released for purchase on Beatport
Beatport
Beatport is an online music store specializing in electronic dance music and culture. Beatport is a privately held company owned and operated by Beatport LLC and based in Denver, Colorado.-History:...
on October 22, 2010, and is his first major release since being signed to Deadmau5
Deadmau5
Joel Thomas Zimmerman , better known by his stage name deadmau5 , is a Canadian progressive, electro, and house producer based in Toronto...
's label mau5trap Recordings. The EP was an immediate success taking over 8 of the top ten positions on the Beatport home page. Skrillex has revealed in interview that he made this EP in his apartment using a laptop.
A sound clip of the exclamations of Rachael Nedrow, or speedstackinggirl, is used in the songs "Rock n' Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain)" and "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites," which also includes a subliminal message probably from Skrillex himself saying, "You don't need to hide my friend, for I am just like you."
The song "Kill EVERYBODY (Bare Noize Remix)" was used in the Uncharted 3
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the third game in the Uncharted series, created by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 3, and was released in North America on November 1, 2011, Europe on November 2, 2011 and Australia on November 3, 2011. It is the sequel to 2009's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. It was...
multiplayer beta trailer.
A remix companion & follow-up EP was announced on June 2, 2011, entitled More Monsters and Sprites
More Monsters and Sprites
More Monsters and Sprites is the first remix and third EP released by electro house/dubstep artist Skrillex. The EP consists of 3 new tracks and of 4 additional remixes of the title track from his previous EP Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites...
. It was released on June 7, 2011.
The song "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" was used in a TV Ad for the GoPro Action Camera featuring a kayak going over a waterfall. The title is a reference to David Bowie's album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
Scary Monsters is an album by David Bowie, released in September 1980 by RCA Records. It was Bowie's final studio album for the label and his first following the so-called Berlin Trilogy of Low, "Heroes" and Lodger . Though considered significant in artistic terms, the trilogy had proved less...
.
As of November 2011, the album has been certified gold in Canada.
Announced on November 30th, 2011, the album was nominated by the Grammy Association for Best Dance/Electronica Album
Track listing
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | October 22, 2010 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
mau5trap | MAU5CD004 |
| United Kingdom | November 15, 2010 | CD | mau5trap, Big Beat, Prime Direct | |
| Australia | December 20, 2010 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Big Beat, WEA | - |
| Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | ||||
| United States | ||||
| Australia | February 11, 2011 | Mau5trap, Big Beat | ||
| United States | March 1, 2011 | CD | Big Beat, Atlantic, WEA | 5269182 |
| Australia | April 29, 2011 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Big Beat, WEA | |
| CD | Big Beat, Atlantic, Neon, Warner, WEA | 7567882717 |