The lead melody was inspired by the synth line in Stevie Wonder's "Superstition".
On the mixed version of the album, the song features a "Hard Intro" designed for live festival performances, specifically debuting at the HARD Haunted Mansion 2008 in Los Angeles. Comparison with "Ghosts 'n' Stuff" deadmau5 Moar Ghosts N Stuff
The track's roots trace back to 2004, with early demos titled "Old Ghosts" and "Old Hotels". Zimmerman eventually finalized the track for a performance on Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 show in October 2008, where he renamed it after Tong suggested his hotel was haunted. Key musical influences and technical details include: The lead melody was inspired by the synth
It is frequently cited as a pioneer of the "complextro" movement due to its call-and-response synth patterns. Zimmerman eventually finalized the track for a performance
Unlike the main single, which features the vocals of Rob Swire , "Moar" is primarily instrumental, focusing on a more aggressive, groove-heavy bassline.