Macbeth Mixtape

Here is my playlist for Macbeth:


http://open.spotify.com/user/1219782434/playlist/1AfunE5PpZBr2oArigRnz7


1. Hesitation Blues- Janis Joplin
I chose this song because of what Macbeth was feeling before killing Duncan. He was feeling a bit hesitant and did not know whether to go through with this murderous act or not. 


2. Leave (Get Out)- Jojo
I felt that this song describes what Macbeth was feeling the day of Banquo's murder. He was waiting for Banquo to leave with his son, Fleance, to go on a ride. Macbeth needed Banquo to leave so the murders could follow through with the plan.


3. I Won't Give Up- Jason Mraz
This song describes Macbeth's desire to be king. He will try to take down anyone who gets in his way or is a threat to the throne, no matter the cost. Macbeth is very persistent.


4. I Just Can't Wait to Be King- The Lion King
This is a pretty obvious choice. It describes Macbeth's desire and excitement of becoming king after hearing the prophecy from the Weird Sisters. 


5. Getting Away with Murder- Papa Roach
I chose this song because of what Macbeth was feeling after killing Duncan. He was feeling a bit relieved and confident after the murder, knowing he got away with it. This feeling would lead to Macbeth being able to commit future murders. (Sorry, the explicit version of the song was the only one available on Spotify.)


6. Poker Face- Lady Gaga
I chose this song because of Macbeth's use of his "poker face" after the murders of Duncan and Banquo. He has to pretend that he has no idea what happened to these men, when he is the one who planned or executed the murders.


7. Viva La Vida- Coldplay
This song describes a person wanting full rule over other individuals, just like Macbeth. He desire for the throne and power totally takes control and it is all he can think about.


8. Some Nights- Fun.
This song describes Macbeth's nights after the murders. He has trouble sleeping and starts to go crazy. A line in the song, "but i still wake up, I still see your ghost," can be directly related to Macbeth seeing Banquo's ghost at the dinner party.


9. Human- The Killers
I chose this song because Macbeth is extremely influenced and controlled by Lady Macbeth. She is the one that convinced him to kill Duncan. He is controlled like a puppet, as described in the song.


10. Think Like a Man- Jennifer Hudson & Neyo ft. Rick Ross
This song is a good fit because it discusses Macbeth's need to start thinking like a man. Lady Macbeth has to convince Macbeth to murder Duncan, telling him to basically man up. She is thinking more like a man than Macbeth is in this instance.