Produced by Jay-Z, the soundtrack blends jazz-era swing with modern hip-hop and pop (Beyoncé, Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Rey), bridging the gap between the 1920s and the 2010s to evoke the same frantic energy.
The film also offers a scathing commentary on social class, highlighting the rigid hierarchies of the time and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. The characters of Tom and Daisy Buchanan, in particular, serve as examples of the old-money aristocracy, with their hypocrisy and entitlement on full display. The Great Gatsby -2013-
The Maximalist Mirage: Deciphering Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013) Produced by Jay-Z, the soundtrack blends jazz-era swing