The Great Gatsby
Fresh off the success of his latest blockbusterElvis , Baz Luhrmann continues earning rave reviews for his brand of stylish large - than - sprightliness musical comedy . Like every Luhrmann venture , Elvisalso blow a star - studded soundtrack that fuses the old with the new . Along with the common rock’n’roll n ' roll birdsong from Presley ’s discography , the record album also include present-day talent such as Doja Cat , Diplo , Swae Lee , Eminem , and many more .
The multifariousness of Luhrmann soundtrack is such that they would let in catchy original course as well as reprisals of iconic pre - recorded songs . All in all , the songs play an influential persona in reality - building in his grandiose filmography .
Edge Of Reality - Elvis
A lead story unmarried from theElvissoundtrack is an unbelievable collaboration between the recent rock n ' roll star and Australian experimental singer and manufacturer Kevin Parker ( who usually records under the leg name Tame Impala ) .
The strain is a hypnotic fusion of the Presley pilot and Parker ’s usual brand of psychedelic electronica . Giventhat the Baz Luhrmann moviefocuses on the dark side of showbiz as Colonel Parker exploits the titular friend , this remix of " sharpness of Reality " is a haunting accompaniment to the musical biopic .
Young & Beautiful - The Great Gatsby
Be it the novel or Luhrmann ’s movie adaption , The Great Gatsbydoubles as both a sarcasm on the American uber - rich and a tragical love affair . All through the floor , Jay Gatsby hopelessly pursue Daisy Buchanan even after she gets married to someone else . As Lana Del Rey sings , " Will you still sleep together me when I ’m no longer young and beautiful ? " , Hope of an ageless romanticism blossom even if they are n’t meant to be .
The singer - songster carries a profound and visual aesthetic akin to figuresfrom the Golden Age of Hollywood . So , her flashy vocals seem to be perfectly suited for a stylish period part like the Leonardo DiCaprio starring picture .
Come What May - Moulin Rouge
Even though it was in the first place intended forRomeo+Juliet , " make out What May " turned out to be the erotic love theme for Luhrmann ’s jukebox musical dramaMoulin Rouge . The call does bear some Shakespearian themes as it delve into romantic heat and forbidden honey .
Sung by the motion picture ’s lead Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor , the song playact as their annunciation of sexual love to each other despite the societal challenges that they face . In the movie , McGregor ’s Christian eccentric pens the birdsong as a part of his upcoming play and uses it as a way of confess his feelings to Kidman ’s Satine .
Kissing You - Romeo + Juliet
Baz Luhrmann ’s take onRomeo and Julietwas one ofthe most fashionable Shakespearian movie adaptations . The steel of the two rival family were replaced with gun and contemporary music congeal the tone of the movie . But what had n’t change was the passionate and brusk - lived romance that the protagonists ofRomeo+Julietemulate .
The R&B ballad " Kissing You " by Des’ree is the sodding runway to insert this love as the two fictitious character cross their paths at a ball . An tote up bonus is Des’ree cameoing in the scene itself while do the aroused line . The slow jam brims with a sense of optimism , contrasting well with the bleaker " Exit Music " that closes the movie .
Love Is In The Air - Strictly Ballroom
dramatic art and forbidden love have been a recurring motif in Luhrmann ’s early movies starting with his 1992 directorial debutStrictly Ballroom . As the two protagonists try out new dancing methods and finally return in love , John Paul Young ’s discotheque murder " Love is in the Air " serves as the recurring theme birdsong in their musical adventures .
Even though the original vocal dates back to 1977 , this " Ballroom Mix " variation bring Young back to pop sermon and turned out to be a chart - topping hit in Australia and the UK .
Vegas - Elvis
Elvis Presley ’s domineering presence looms large in theElvissoundtrack . But as Baz Luhrmann ’s movie shows , the rock n ' axial rotation image ’s career would n’t have kickstarted without his influences from Black soul , Gospels , and R&B artists . " Hound Dog , " for example , might be one ofElvis Presley ’s most pop songsbut it was a cover of the original song by Big Mama Thornton .
Doja Cat ’s needle driblet on the soundtrack " Vegas " incorporates Thornton ’s original vocals much like how " Jailhouse Rock " is sampled in the Eminem / Cee Lo Green collaboration " The King and I. " Even though the song plays around the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas , a metropolis synonymous with Presley , the rapper also incorporates a narrative about an underwhelming buff who did n’t merit her affection . A showy foot - tapster about a failed relationship , it make for a classic Baz Luhrmann soundtrack exclusive .
A Little Party Never Killed Somebody - The Great Gatsby
While Jay Gatsby veil a shady past and prosecute a hopeless romance , he is initially introduced as a flamboyant and wealthy socialite who loves throw lucullan party . This masque that Gatsby wears in front of the smart set is land out by some of the soundtrack ’s peppy numbers game such as Will.i.am ’s " Bang Bang " and Fergie and Q - Tip ’s " A Little Party Never kill Somebody " .
The latter is an electro - dance number that is confine to produce the listener ’s liquor powerful from the opening verses . The bushed pearl is a quintessential electronic staple from the gild strike of the 2010s , serving as an interesting demarcation to Gatsby ’s posh party of 1920s - epoch America ,
Trouble - Elvis
In his take on Elvis Presley ’s other years , Baz Luhrmann projects the singer as a rebellious youth who defied social norms with his Afro - American musical influences and bold dance movement . So , it is only apt for Austin Butler ’s Elvis to blab " Trouble " whenthe other characters fromElvislike his manager Colonel Parker necessitate him to get in line .
garb in black and performing under FBI surveillance , this young and formula - break Elvis is in the humor for " worry " . With Butler allow for the vocal himself , this is easily an iconic version that emulates Presley ’s iconic operose articulation and the bluesy " stop time " guitar riff that was popularized by artist like Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon .
The Drover’s Ballad - Australia
Be it " petite Dancer " spiel inAlmost Famousoran original song fromThe Lion King , Sir Elton John ’s soundtrack credits commonly never disappoint . In Luhrmann ’s period adventure romanceAustralia , the British Isaac M. Singer lends his vox for the closing track " The Drover ’s Ballad . "
Hugh Jackman star as " The Drover , " a local rancher in Australia who helps to save the cattle and land inherit by an English aristocrat played by Nicole Kidman . John ’s song is mean to narrate The Drover ’s tale through metaphorical lyrics , add up up the role ’s motivations .
Exit Music (For A Film) - Romeo + Juliet
Radiohead fan would think " Exit Music ( For A Film ) " as a runway from their iconic third studio apartment albumOK Computer . However , it was Luhrmann who convert the British stripe to write the birdcall for the ending of his Shakespearian play .
As reported byDiffuser , Luhrmann set about the Thom Yorke - front outfit when they were touring in 1996 . Offering them a hazard to contribute to the soundtrack , he even showed them the approximate cut of the final 30 second . The result was a lonely - sounding song that signals the calm before the storm . The language also ostensibly discuss the dogfight of a couple who are on the run , much like the inauspicious star - crossed buff in the movie .
NEXT:10 Things That Elvis Got Right About Elvis Presley ’s Life
