Sunday, February 26, 2012

Jelly Roll Morton, "Black Bottom Stomp"

How do you envision this music playing a part of Gatsby's parties?
There are two ways I can imagine this music. The more likely of the two, I think, is as dancing music. Probably not ballroom dancing, but the kind where people would be okay to dance by themselves. The other way would be while people are eating. However, I don't imagine a lively song like this to be used during eating, and more likely was playing while people were dancing.

What is the mood? How/why?
The music is very upbeat and danceable, making me think of a happy and energetic mood in which everyone is talkative and wild.

What activities go along with this music?
Dancing, for the most part. Dancing quickly, with or without a partner.

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