BY Mitch Rice
Why do musicians do it? Why pick up a guitar and keyboard, why put a pen to paper, why go out in front of thousands in order to play something that you have written? A pure love for the power of sound? Sure, that will certainly be a part of it. On the other hand though, a lot of musicians decide to start making music so that they can articulate themselves. They will use sound and lyrics as a means to convey emotion and talk about different feelings they have felt recently.
As such, you can really see the talent that some musicians have when you look at what kind of music they are putting out into the world. Some emotions are easier to convey than others depending on what the circumstances surrounding them are; however, trying to convey the kind of emotions that people experience in a casino and gambling is truly a feat of genius.
What are the Emotions of a Casino?
The varying feelings that people have in these circumstances seem to fluctuate rapidly, be it from happiness, to sadness, to anger, to tension, all of the emotions known to man seem to be experienced.
This article is going to discuss in a bit more detail 3 of the most popular songs that discuss the theme of gambling and visiting casinos.
Should You Listen to These Songs When Gambling?
There are a few absolute musts when it comes to gambling, whether this is in person or online. The first thing (when gambling online) is that you need to make sure you are playing in a secure online casino so that your money is safe and your experience will be pleasant. You also need to make sure you are playing the game that is right for you and are stepping away once you’ve had enough. Other than that, how you enjoy gambling is up to you. Be sure to check out some of these songs and if you think any will enhance your experience then give them a go.
Motorhead – Ace of Spades
Is there a more iconic voice in rock music than that of Lemmy Kilmister? His lyrics and brutal delivery invoke the feelings of card games won and lost.
The upbeat tempo is perfect for getting your blood pumping and if you have a read of the lyrics, you are going to see just how much thought went into portraying the gambling theme. “Pushing up the ante, I know you got to see me, read ‘em and weep, the dead man’s hand again.”
Elvis Presley – Viva Las Vegas
This song invokes visions of bright Vegas lights as Elvis’s voice rings through like a beacon to the poker table. The image of bright lights come through when you hear that classic line, all of which make for one of the perfect portrayals of gambling.
Iron Maiden – The Angel and The Gambler
This is a song about gambling that discusses the themes of winning and losing. This duality is played out throughout the track as the emotions people feel when gambling are articulated very well.
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