Ok, so after much perusing of music, I've finally come up with a list of what I feel would be the perfect modern musical telling of Hamlet. It's obviously based on my interpretation of different issues, so some of you may have different feelings about which songs should be included. I'd love to hear some feedback! Do you think this is a good list? Do you think anything should be added? Removed? The main chorus of each song below is what I have intended as being played for each scenario. :)
Chin up - Copeland: This is the beginning of the play when Claudius and Gertrude are telling Hamlet to stop being so gloomy because fathers die everyday. They essentially say chin up!
Mad World - Gary Jules: This is when Hamlet is talking about suicide, and how he wishes it was not forbidden by God. He is very bitter about his mother's remarriage.
Sweet Revenge - Chris Cornell: This is when Hamlet talks to his father's ghost, and vows to get revenge for his father's murder.
Fake Friends - Joan Jett: This song is for when Hamlet realizes his friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are spying for the King and Queen.
Do You Remember? - Jay Sean: This is when Hamlet has the actors stage a play of his father's murder for Claudius and Gertrude.
Suicide - Gnarls Barkley: This is the song playing when Hamlet is doing his famous "To be or not to be?" soliloquy.
Someday You Will Be Loved - Death Cab for Cutie: This is basically the theme song for Ophelia and Hamlet. He literally cannot love her due to their circumstances.
Hear You Me - Jimmy Eat World: This is the song that plays when Hamlet hears that Ophelia is dead.
Bad Boys - Bob Marley: Hamlet takes his revenge. He kills Laertes and Claudius, and Rosencrantz an Guildenstern die.
What Goes Around - Justin Timberlake: Hamlet's plan for revenge comes full circle, and he ends up dead as well.
Remember - Josh Groban: Hamlet's memory is carried by those around him. "Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to rest!"
So, that is a very short synopsis. If you guys can think of anything to add, or have any insight, let me know!
