From Flappers to Rappers

After reading the From Flappers to Rappers article I understand why the revamped version of The Great Gatsby used a blend of contemporary rap music and jazz music. The music advisors for the production of the movie wanted to modernize the story with the contemporary rap music. The rap emphasizes the tone that the movie is attempting to portray.  The guys in charge of the music for the movie were very careful about choosing songs to put into their movie. The songs that were selected emphasize every aspect of the film from the mood, to the setting and the tone. Much of today’s rap and hip-hop music discusses the money, violence, power, and sex. The story of The Great Gatsby illustrates the same aspects as well as betrayal. Jay Gatsby is epitome of power and money. He throws these extravagant parties with his inherited fortune; while doing illegal activities in the background showing is violent side. The story talks a lot about betrayal when Jay is trying to get Daisy to leave her husband, but she is kind of in a sticky situation with her relationship. Anyway the music truly brings out the emotion and the tenseness of these scenes and overall increases the average moviegoer experience. Also the music adds a sort of elegance to the film. The elegance goes along with the classiness of Gatsby’s parties. Remember this is still during the Roaring Twenties Era, so jazz music is very popular. The music advisors put the jazz music in to make the movie a period piece. The setting is everything in this movie. The jazz music helps the overall setting, but doesn’t make the movie too sappy. The jazz enhances the movie through its timelessness and overall classiness. It also improves the experience of the film.

The music in this movie is truly something special. The blend of rap and jazz music demonstrates how much the music can improve the overall movie experience. I know that when I go to see a movie, when the music is top-notch, it improves my overall opinion of the movie. I love a movie with some quality music in it. The music provides this lack of a sense of self-righteousness and this brutality that can only be shown with some awesome music being played. That is where the rap music comes in and enhances each scene. Gatsby utilizes each song to its fullest potential and elevates every scene to the point of making this rendition of The Great Gatsby something special.