THE GREAT GATSBY. Soundtrack and symbolism
WHERE DOES MUSIC TAKE US TO? Wich music moments do you remember? Try to describe them... Why does it sound like from the 20s? Let's start with the most representative: Crazy in love: And then: 1. The opening song, "100$ Bill" by Jay-Z contains a chopped and screwed beat and electro-rap elements, and is written from the perspective of a modern-day Gatsby. It begins with a speech by Leonardo DiCaprio, while throughout the song Jay-Z is backed by samples of a children's choir and a '20s jazz horn. In the song, he raps about being remembered, the pitfalls of wealth, as well as comparing rich people from the 1920s and the 21st century. 2. "Back to Black", written by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse, originally appeared on h...
