by Isn’t it great how the world’s entertainment capital is also the city that has provided the perfect backdrop to some of the most iconic and famous music videos in history? From the glitz and glamor of the boulevard to downtown where everything happens, this city has been home to some of the most famous performers. In this article, we will be focusing on discussing the major shooting places in Las Vegas that were used to shoot a memorable music video and how the city location forms a part of the video. Come with us through the streets and art installations of Las Vegas and all its glamor, to look at where music and places connect:
Seven Magic Mountains
The stunning visual effects of the Seven Magic Mountains add to the beautiful cinematography in the music video for the song titled ‘Strah me e ot lyubovta’ (translated as ‘I am afraid of love’) by Teodora Georgieva Stoykova combining the genres chalga and pop. The music video was shot at the beautiful location of Seven Magic Mountains which is one of the most beautiful and secret spots in Vegas. While the lyrics of the song are rather passionate, paying attention to feelings that involve love, affection, and romance.
The artist, Teodora Georgieva Stoykova was born on 3 June 1982 in Burgas, Bulgaria, and became a professional model after starting her career in 2005. Popular as a dancer and performer, she has released several songs with those performances as her videos and has found fame locally and internationally. The music video shot at Seven Magic Mountains also presents her captivating art and creativity confirming her place in the music sphere.
Fremont Street Experience
The most famous music video filmed at the Fremont Street Experience is “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars. The video came out in 2016 and features the excitement and glamor of Las Vegas and Las Vegas nightlife. Bruno Mars and his entourage are freely dancing near the Fremont Casino one of twenty-four hours’ streets, joy-riding beside the Casino Center Drive, expressing the carefree fun and glamor that is centric to Las Vegas. The music video is full of neon lights, fashionable clothes, and positive vibes in harmony with the song’s lyrics pointing at having fun and enjoying life to its fullest.
Due to the lively music and stunning visuals, this music video remains an unforgettable interpretation of both the artist and the city. The song, in turn, became a new commercial hit, and Bruno Mars became one of the most influential artists in the modern pop industry. Overall, “24K Magic” has to do with the joys of life, prosperity, and entertainment present at places like the Fremont Street Experience.
Bellagio Fountains
The place where another iconic music video was filmed is the famous Bellagio Fountains, with the song “Money On My Mind” by Sam Smith. Published in 2014, this video is the perfect match for the song’s character portraying a rather bright and glamorous world that many people tend to strive for. In the video, Sam Smith is singing with a background of the iconic Bellagio Fountains that are a scenic water show in Las Vegas. The video consists of Smith singing in powerful critical notes against the backdrop of the fountains which make the vocalist contrast with water’s ever-changing choreography.“Money On My Mind” speaks to the lament of how focusing solely on making money can drive one’s actions and interaction with others and so, the Bellagio fountains are great for a music video that represents glamor and decadence, literally and figuratively.
The Neon Boneyard
The memorable shot of Sade from the music video for “Turn My Back on You” was shot in the Neon Boneyard – a place known for its old Las Vegas signage. This live video was produced in 1988 and presented the shocking but elegant image of Sade along with matchless beautiful video clips that featured the beauty of the Boneyard. The location becomes a backdrop to the culture and aesthetics for exploring the neon story behind Las Vegas.
In the video, Sade is seen in different scenes that give a concept of love and affection expected of someone involved in a romantic relationship complemented by the lights from the neon signs. The combination of old signage gives The Boneyard an aura of artistry that complements the song’s compound themes of romance and, particularly, loyal partnership. That is why a connection between Sade’s voice and the picture of Las Vegas also makes the video unique and memorable and conveys the images of both the singer and the city in the best way.
