Baz Luhrmann’s eagerly awaited adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has film lovers buzzing, yet much of the chatter centers on the bold soundtrack that promises to define the movie’s sonic identity. Produced by Jay-Z, the project raised questions about how a modern score could evoke the Jazz Age without using period songs. Those questions evaporated as the team revealed a daring plan to weave contemporary voices into a Gatsby mood, creating a vibrant musical world that feels both true to the era and exhilaratingly fresh.
A streaming preview has arrived and it impresses with its boldness and polish. The collaboration between Baz Luhrmann and Jay-Z crafts a soundtrack that captures the spirit of the 1920s without relying on original period recordings. The approach reflects Luhrmann’s fearless imagination and Jay-Z’s flair for cross-genre experimentation, resulting in a soundscape that feels authentically cinematic and unmistakably contemporary.
The lineup runs from Beyoncé and Fergie to Jack White and Lana Del Rey, spanning pop, rock, and indie sensibilities. Highlights include a jazzy swing take on Beyoncé’s Crazy In Love and Sia’s Kill and Run, a track that blends aching emotion with a haunting mood. Together the selections sketch a 1920s world that the film will bring to life with glitter and longing.
A roughly thirty-minute sample from each track plays in sequence, offering a cohesive preview of the entire soundtrack. Fans will have to wait a bit longer for Beyoncé’s cover of Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, a track that has become one of the most anticipated moments of the project.