Party Playlist: Bash for 75
To find the most compelling music for parties, audiophile Charlotte Druckman turned to the pros behind the best restaurant soundtracks, and suggests three winning cocktails to pair with the soundtrack.
Bash for 75
Musical selections by Todd Mallis.
Popping a few CDs into a sound system isn’t good enough for the best restaurants anymore. These days, playlists are expected to show as much creativity as menus.
Todd Mallis, the music director for B.R. Guest restaurants, likes weaving different voices, eras and genres into his playlists. "Keep it moving," he says. "Never stick to just one tempo." At Level V, located underneath the restaurant Vento in Manhattan, he picks eclectic music that has enough kick to keep the energy up through the night.
"Being music director is about creating an atmosphere," says Mallis. "You want songs to be familiar but not too recognizable," like the catchy music by French indie rock band Phoenix featured in Sofia Coppola’s movie Marie Antoinette. Music:
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Dusty Springfield |
Wishin’ and Hopin’ |
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Les Nubians |
Makeda |
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Marcos Valle |
Crickets Sing for Anamaria |
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Andrew Bird |
Skin Is, My |
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Gnarls Barkley |
Smiley Faces |
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Yo La Tengo |
The Race Is On Again |
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Grand National |
Peanut Dreams |
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Primitive Radio Gods |
Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand |
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The Ditty Bops |
Gentle Sheep |
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Phoenix |
If I Ever Feel Better |
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Jem |
They |
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