The Voice Behind the Beat: Greta Svabo Bech Calls Out Deadmau5 Over Live Performances
Talented audio engineer and vocalist Greta Svabo Bech recently went viral on TikTok, accusing the global superstar DJ and producer Deadmau5 of exploiting her voice without credit and marginalizing her contribution to their collaborative hit, "Raise Your Weapon."
Bech, who provided the distinct vocals for the track, which was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2012 Grammys, revealed that she’s been watching videos from Deadmau5’s live shows, realizing that another performer was deployed to "mime" alongside the original recording.
In a somber but pointed TikTok revealing the situation, Bech expressed, "It’s one thing not giving credit, but when someone else is actively taking credit for your voice, it’s like they’re taking a part of your body and saying ‘That’s mine.’ It feels like an assault on my identity and my livelihood as a singer."
The video, highlighting the emotionally-charged ordeal has garnered over 628,500 views, sparking a heated discussion on the ethics persisting in the age-old practice of lip-syncing and the recognition due to the vocalist behind the music.
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* What were Greta Svabo Bech’s main reasons for publicly addressing her experience with Deadmau5?
## The Voice Behind the Beat: A Conversation with Greta Svabo Bech
**Interviewer:** Greta, thank you for joining us today. Your recent TikTok video about your experience with Deadmau5 and the song “Raise Your Weapon” has sparked a huge conversation. Can you tell us a little bit about what prompted you to speak out?
**Greta Svabo Bech:** It’s been frustrating to see Deadmau5 performing “Raise Your Weapon” live with someone else miming my vocals for years, without any acknowledgement of my contribution. When that same version of the performance continued at recent shows, I felt it was important to share my experience and open up the conversation about the ethics involved.
**Interviewer:** You describe it as “like someone taking a part of your body and saying ‘That’s mine’.” Can you elaborate on the emotional impact of this situation?
**Greta Svabo Bech:** It’s deeply personal. As an artist, your voice is a key part of your identity. To see it used without consent, and essentially erased from the narrative of the performance, feels like a violation. My contribution to the success of “Raise Your Weapon” is being ignored, and that’s deeply hurtful.
**Interviewer:** How has the response to your video been?
**Greta Svabo Bech:** Overwhelmingly supportive. Thousands of people have shared similar experiences, highlighting how prevalent this practice is in the music industry. It’s been validating to know that I’m not alone in feeling this way.
**Interviewer:** Some might argue that lip-syncing is a common practice, especially in live electronic music performances. How do you respond to that?
**Greta Svabo Bech:** It’s true that lip-syncing happens, but there’s a difference between using pre-recorded vocals as a backing track and having someone pretend to sing live while your original recording plays. My issue is with the lack of transparency and the erasure of my contribution.
**Interviewer:** Deadmau5 hasn’t publicly responded to your allegations. What message would you like to send him?
**Greta Svabo Bech:** I simply want recognition and respect for my work. I would like to see a change in how these collaborations are handled live, with proper acknowledgement of the original vocalist.
**Interviewer**: Thank you for sharing your story, Greta. This is an important conversation, and we hope it leads to more transparency and fairer treatment for vocalists in the music industry. [[1](https://www.stereogum.com/2289835/deadmau5-live-collaborator-responds-to-singer-who-accused-her-of-miming-her-original-vocals/news/)]
