Gatsby Padlet Project by Joshua Spatharos

Gatsby Padlet Project by Joshua Spatharos https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f By: Josh Spatharos en-us 2018-04-28 18:49:21 UTC 2026-01-03 17:39:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction joshua_2070035 https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245416 The Jazz Age - a term coined by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was a time period, lasting from 1920 to 1929 and emphasizing a time of prosperity in the United States. The Jazz Age was responsible for the creation and popularization of Jazz music, much of which is utilized in The Great Gatsby. However, despite the time period at which this music was released, the messages conveyed through the music has stood the test of time and is still prevalent in today's music. ]]> 2018-04-28 18:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245416 Gatsby Song #1 joshua_2070035 https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245441 Song: Three O'Clock in the Morning
Artist: Paul Whiteman
Genre: Jazz
Important lines: N/A

Context: This song is played at Gatsby's party when Nick, Tom and Daisy are discussing how Jay accumulated his wealth.

Reason: This song's melody creates a sort of mysterious vibe, similar to the mystery of how Gatsby obtained his wealth. the song also leaves the listener unsure of the implied mood of the song, similar to how Daisy is unsure of how to feel about the mystery behind Jay's wealth.]]> 2018-04-28 18:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245441 Gatsby Song #2 joshua_2070035 https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245470 Song: The Sheik of Araby
Artist: Fats Waller
Genre: Jazz
Important lines: "I'm the Sheik of Araby, your love belongs to me" this implies that he deserves the love of this woman just because of his status, similar to Jay Gatsby's perspective on his relationship with Daisy.

Context: This song is referenced when Nick and Jordan are driving through New York and Jordan is telling him how Jay and Daisy used to date.

Reason: This song is obviously a love song due to the lyrics and the melody but also implies a sense of emptiness and wanting, similar to Nick's want for Jordan]]> 2018-04-28 18:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245470 Gatsby Song #3 joshua_2070035 https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245482 Song: Ain't We Got Fun
Artist: Van & Schenck
Genre: Jazz
Important lines: "Not much money, oh but honey, ain't we got fun?". This line from the song shows that you can have fun and live life without money or material things.

Context: This song is played by Kilpsinger when Daisy comes to Gatsby's house for the first time.

Reason: Gatsby lives in West Egg, opposed to Daisy living in East Egg. This means that Gatsby doesn't have quite as much money as her but the song is to imply that money isn't everything and that you don't need money to be happy or to have a good time.]]> 2018-04-28 18:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256245482 New Song #1 joshua_2070035 https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256254012 Song: SAD!
Artist: XXXTENTACION
Genre: Rap
Important lines:

Connection: Both songs create mystery. "Three O'Clock in the Morning" creates mystery by the melody having the ability to be perceived as happy OR sad. "SAD!" creates mystery by utilizing the contrast between a faster, more upbeat melody with sad, depressing lyrics.]]> 2018-04-28 21:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256254012 New Song #2 joshua_2070035 https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256254045 Song: Saved
Artist: Khalid
Genre: Pop
Important lines: "But from time to time, I often think of why you aren't mine". This line implies his wanting for a girl (or guy, it's 2018) but his thoughts as to why they aren't together.

Connection: Both this song and "The Sheik of Araby" are love songs representing the individual's want for a woman and their internal struggle with the reality of their circumstances.]]> 2018-04-28 21:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256254045 New Song #3 joshua_2070035 https://padlet.com/joshua_2070035/ndzhb0uo899f/wish/256254056 Song: Price Tag

Artist: Jessie J

Genre: Pop
Important lines: "It's not about the money money money" and "Forget about the price tag"

Connection: The message behind this song is the same as "Ain't We Got Fun?" because both songs are vocalizing the importance (or lack there of) of money and the non-correlation between wealth and happiness.

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