Of course the author is off base with the GIRL 6 ref, but it's interesting nonetheless.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/exclusive-prince-and-lady-gaga-contributing-songs-to-the-great-gatsby-3d-20121014

Exclusive: Prince & Lady Gaga May Contribute New Songs To Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby'

Eyebrows were raised when "The Great Gatsby" was removed from its late-December release, rescheduled for next spring. The Baz Luhrmann picture was just one of many Warner Bros. films possibly angling for Oscar nominations, but with a crowded slate, and the difficulty in securing a large percentage of 3D screens, it seemed doubtful that the F. Scott Fitzgerald would be a Christmas gift to viewers. But could it be that, with a new May 10, 2013 date, Luhrmann's film is using that time to spruce up the soundtrack?

Speaking with Adelaide Clemens during press rounds for "Silent Hill 3D: Revelation," she took a moment to discuss her role as Catherine in the Fitzgerald adaptation, revealing that "The Great Gatsby" may be getting some heavy-duty firepower added to its soundtrack. "They have some new music that's going to be added to the film," Clemens said. "Some pretty huge artists have approached Baz and are writing songs for the film, and I don't think Warner Bros. are going to turn down Prince and Lady Gaga knocking down your door." She confirmed she was referring to the Prince and the Lady Gaga, demurring, "I don't know if I'm allowed to say that."

While we'll have to wait and see if those artists make the final cut or deliver tracks in time, it does seem like the potential creative choice for someone like Luhrmann, a filmmaker with an audacious taste for contemporary pop music. Prince is no stranger to soundtracks, though he hasn't contributed to a film with new material since 1996's "Girl 6." However this would be the first film to feature wholly original Lady Gaga tunes. Could it possibly be a superstar collaboration? Clemens also made sure to tease further, ending her comments with "to name a few," suggesting perhaps many more popular artists would be providing the film with a pop-music soundscape.

So keep your ears open when "The Great Gatsby" hits in 2013.

We will see how far this goes...

sounds like purple and gold might get an official release

Interesting! This should be cool. Maybe P will win another Grammy

bananadaiquiri said:

Of course the author is off base with the GIRL 6 ref, but it's interesting nonetheless.

Song Of The Heart won a f-ing Grammy right? Even in the wikipedia age these hacks can't do their research right.

I want to be excited, but it's probably too early. So many empty promises! I agree that something Parade-esque would work well. Maybe even an unreleased gem from that era?? Also, I can't remember, but I think Baz Luhrmann used a version of When Doves Cry in his Romeo + Juliet movie.

They've updated the article since the OP posted it. The 'Girl 6' note was replaced with 'Happy Feet'.

NouveauDance said:

LittleBear said:

ARock said:

NouveauDance said:

Song Of The Heart won a f-ing Grammy right? Even in the wikipedia age these hacks can't do their research right.

Golden Globe not Grammy

I even looked at wiki myself before posting, damn even this hack can't wiki research right!

Cd dead. Seem's like he would try to get a lot more music in movie/tv.

IstenSzek said:

Good thing. He should have been doing this much more often. Although it might be a reworking of "girls and boys" cause that would go down a treat at one of gatsby's parties

I was just about to say that! What'sPrince gonna do? Rehash half of Parade without the French influence in it in favor of a swingers theme? Funny story actually, in my high school we had to make a fan soundtrack to Gatsby, and half my songs were from Parade. Sometimes It Snows In April, Under The Cherry Moon, and I Wonder U would kinda work in the movie...

No Grammy like Happy Feet, but, there was also Bamboozled since Girl 6...

NouveauDance said:

ARock said:

NouveauDance said: Golden Globe not Grammy

I even looked at wiki myself before posting, damn even this hack can't wiki research right!

hahaha its cool happens to the best of us

The funny thing is we're about to start reading The Great Gatsby in English class. Cool, I guess.

Skylightt said:

The funny thing is we're about to start reading The Great Gatsby in English class. Cool, I guess.

Hmm...did anyone watch the 1974 film with Redford & Farrow?!!

purplethunder3121 said:

Hmm...did anyone watch the 1974 film with Redford & Farrow?!!

Yes, but I hope there isn't a quiz on it, it was years ago!

TypoQueen said:

Baz film with Prince music, now I am Someone make it happen

didnt it allready happen in Romeo and Juliet?

WDC remember?

This is really exciting! I hope it pans out.

SpookyElektrix said:

this is a big deal if it happens.. new music in one of the biggest movies of next year..

http://music-mix.ew.com/2...oundtrack/

Entertainment Weekly is reporting this as well, but it is not confirmed.

Well hot and steamy Prince songs could certainly spice up the Gatsby decadent parties and a social song will contribute to the book theme of material emptiness and superficiality. He could do a deep beautiful ballad for Nick's reflective nature and a $ song for Daisy and Myrtle. 'My name is Tom and I'm an asshole' would do well for Mr Buchanan.

Yup good choice for Prince, please not Lady Gaga the whole way thru, this book is a classic. Plus it's all about filthy gains on bootlegged alcohol and our boy Prince knows all about bootlegging!

Just giving this thread a bump to show that a thread on this topic has been started.

It's cool doing a Gatsby search on this forum just how many hits come back. I didn't realize the many connections orgers were making before this latest news came out. Similar imagery on their work, and similar themes within the material. Great music from the 20s too, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Louis Armstrong, jazz and Broadway were very vibrant scenes... it will be interesting indeed to see what inspiration Prince might find in this project...

[Edited 10/16/12 17:37pm]

Hope this works out 4 Prince. I've always felt he could do movie scores & should be more involved in that. But why didn't the article mention Prince's involvement in the mega successful #1 Batman sountrack?

If Prince does the entire soundtrack, I'll buy it. But if it is just one or two songs included as part of a various artists soundtrack, I'll leave it sitting in the store.