Casino Musica
Online, everywhere. stream 140 casino playlists including Flosstradamus, future, and hip hop music from your desktop or mobile device. Setting the mood is an exceptionally important part of the casino, and because of this more people are likely to spend more money if they’re listening to an upbeat song as opposed to a love ballad. Here, we’ve done a little bit of research to find out exactly what type of music is played in the casino.
How to Build a Perfect Casino Party Playlist
As a mobile DJ, you are always being bombarded with special requests and tasked with coming up with the “perfect” mix for whatever theme the host has in mind for the evening. “Great” DJs earn that title in reviews and recommendations more on their ability to make the music fit the occasion than for the size of their hard drive.
One of the fastest growing themes for parties is “the casino night.” The theme is by no means new, but it has been growing over the past few years for both private parties and corporate events. The reasons for this growth are fairly simple; more casinos have opened in the US and casino specials are a staple on The Travel Channel and other networks. The internet has also played a major part in the growth of casino themed parties. Casino games are one of fastest growing video game segments. This includes social network games and apps. Even the long established online poker site PokerStars has expanded to meet the demand in this area.
Casino games are perfect for social interaction; the players in many games form a bond due to the fact that the table often wins or loses as a whole. This dynamic is especially evident at the craps table, which is easily the most boisterous of any game in the casino when a shooter is on a hot streak. This makes casino themed parties the perfect vehicle to insure the guests are entertained and have an easy way to break the ice.
It is almost a prerequisite that a casino party has a DJ, and how you contribute to the evening can make a big difference to your reputation.
Too often, DJs for a casino theme party simply put together a list of “standards” including the old “Rat Pack” songs, Elvis tracks, and any song with the word “luck,” “Vegas,” “money,” or any casino games in the title.
Just because a song has a “gambling” word doesn’t make it a good choice.
Casinos are the ultimate fantasy and escape. Even someone that has never set foot in a real casino has an idea of what they are like. For a casino themed party to be successful, the event has to have a lot of energy and reflect the casino image. This is as much the job of the DJ as it is the game dealers.
Starters
You will likely set up an hour or so before the games and the party officially begins. Unless the host has a pre-gaming activity, like an awards presentation, consider putting together a very simple playlist that sets the mood. Ambient or up-tempo jazz works well. The Ultra-lounge discs are great for this as are artists like Art of Noise. Just start the list and walk away.
Songs and Genres
As hackneyed as it appears, you really can’t go wrong with Viva Las Vegas right as the games begin, and whether you use the Elvis or ZZ Top version is a matter of personal taste. However, bear in mind the Elvis version works even for parties where most of those attending weren’t even born when Elvis was king. It’s just that the lyrics sum up the Las Vegas experience really well.
“How I wish that there were more / Than the twenty-four hours in the day / Cos even if there were forty more I wouldn’t sleep a minute away / Oh, there’s black jack and poker and the roulette wheel / A fortune won and lost on every deal / All you need’s a strong heart and a nerve of steel / Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas.”
If you use the Elvis version, follow-up with The Elvis vs JLX version of A Little Less Conversation. This gives sets a modern tone and signals that you aren’t going to play the same old “Vegas” songs.
Dance and pop favorites are a must. The pop and dance superstars are staples of Vegas entertainment, so you can include all of them. It’s even ok to include Lady GaGa’s Poker Face, even though it’s not about poker. Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls, and Rihanna all work well. Don’t be afraid to mix some of the old school artists like the B-52s, and Talking Heads.
The Vegas club scene is dominated by EDM. Mixing in Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, Tiesto, and possibly Skrillex can work well.
The key is to remember you are setting a mood.
There are some “gambling” songs that do work that you might want to include in your playlist:
Winner Takes All – Abba Money, Money, Money – Abba Vegas – Clubstophobia Let’s Go to Vegas – Faith Hill Rambling Gambling Man – Bob Seger Waking Up in Vegas – Katy Perry Sin City – AC/DC Money Don’t Matter Tonight – Prince Poker- Electric Light Orchestra Ooh Las Vegas – Emmy Lou Harris That was a Crazy Game of Poker – OAR Luck be a Lady – Frank Sinatra (This one is easy to remix) Superstitious – Stevie Wonder (Stevie Ray Vaughan works too)
Filed Under: Playlists, Songs & Music ChartsHave you ever found yourself walking through a Vegas casino and all of a sudden you stop and say, that’s my song! Trust me — I felt the same way when I heard one of my favorite electro artists inside The Cromwell (it was Blood Orange, by the way).
Unlike your neighborhood drugstore that plays the saddest love songs ever, Vegas hotels and casinos find a way to keep everything upbeat. As much as we all love Eric Carmen’s ballad, “All By Myself,” that’s not exactly the best mood setter when you’re walking into a resort, right? It should be about a lively guest experience.
So how do hotels on the Strip go about choosing their music, anyway? We did a little digging and discovered a few fun facts about these “silent” DJs who control the tunes.
Wait, is that Rose McGowan or her hip lil’ sis controlling the tunes? Anyway, we’d love this as our side gig.
It’s really no accident. Yep, all those great tunes you hear are handpicked by those who work for the hotel. Palms hotel President and CEO Todd Greenberg personally selects much of the playlist that guests hear throughout the casino. So if you ever remember hearing a super eclectic mix, thank Mr. Greenberg for his taste in music. Songs range from Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walking” and Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” to TLC’s “No Scrubs” and Beastie Boys’ “Sabotoge.”
“Many great movies have been enhanced by fantastic soundtracks, and I try to emulate that process for our guests to help maximize their casino experience,” Greenberg explained. “I want the music to be fun, interesting and accessible to everyone. It brings me great joy when I overhear a guest who is excited hearing a forgotten favorite song.”
It’s all about the balance. Similar to the Palms, the folks at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegasexplore all genres. The Cosmopolitan keeps the vibe alive by playing both cutting edge and familiar music, but not so much Top 40. According to the hotel’s rep, The Cosmopolitan likes to expose guests to new music from emerging, up-and-coming artists, all while letting them enjoy all the iconic classics.
Iconic classics include music from The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, David Bowie and The Cars. Music from up-and-coming artists ranges from Miike Snow and Allen Stone to Foals, Halsey and James Bay. The resort’s goal is to have a song list from different decades that blends well together, all while sounding both modern and timeless.
If you’ve ever been to a concert at the Hard Rock Hotel, then you know this place knows how to party. They host a great mix of mainstream and indie artists, and their casino music reflects that as well.
“No matter what, we keep the place rockin’,” said John Moss, Hard Rock hotel’s senior engineer. “We have one of the largest commercial music servers available, offering more music than a guest can hear in one stay.”
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And it’s not just one genre — the Hard Rock offers a wide variety to meet the needs of guests. “Our music playlists are selected in many ways, whether it’s customized to honor bands in upcoming live shows at The Joint, or to show tribute to passing music legends like David Bowie, our goal is to give the guests a memorable listening experience.”
Casino Music Video
Yes! She’s really feelin’ the vibe. This should be the every Vegas casino’s goal when you walk in.
Work for marketing. Seriously, one of the perks of sitting at those long boardroom tables is picking out the jams. You’re basically a DJ, and that’s pretty sweet. If you ever caught yourself dancing in the check-in line at The LINQ or The Cromwell, thank the brand marketing team. The Cromwell plays more deep house and electro, while The LINQ has more of an open format. The folks at The LINQ will be switching out the playlist soon, but that’s what keeps things exciting.
Salsa Casino Musica
The brand marketing team at SLS also hand selects the music. It changes throughout the day, so during earlier hours you’ll hear top hits from several decades. During evening hours and the weekend, you’ll hear Top 40, as well as pop and dance music.
Now that we’ve got that covered, we decided to include our dream playlist for Vegas casino music. (Keep in mind these aren’t all Vegas-related, but will get you in the groove. If you want to see our favorite Vegas music videos, we have that for you.) Feel free to add yours too. Happy listening!
- The Killers, “Shot At The Night”
- JMSN, “‘Bout It”
- Little Dragon, “Ritual Union”
- Chromeo, “Fancy Footwork”
- Lenny Kravitz, “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
- Miike Snow, “Black & Blue”
- Frank Sinatra, “Luck Be A Lady”
- Elvis, “Viva Las Vegas”
- MC Hammer, “Too Legit To Quit”
- Beastie Boys, “Fight For Your Right”
- Tone-Loc, “Funky Cold Medina”
- Santigold, “L.E.S. Artistes”
- Odesza, “Say My Name”