Alicia DiCicco

The Great Gatsby boasts a popular anachronistic music score. The film features songs that were constructed specifically for the film and songs that already existed. The movie was underscored by The Bryan Ferry Orchestra who typically play retro - jazz music. Much of the music in the film is a fusion of jazz and hip-hop. The hip-hop music in the film is by popular artists that are heard today like Kanye West, Jay - Z, Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, and others. The music of the score is different than a lot of other film scores. The music does not confine itself to either jazz or hip-hop, which adds to the film's diegesis. By combining 1920s and modern elements both visually and sonically the film captivates the modern audience while also showcasing important aspects of the 1920s.