One of my favourite things about 'Chop Shop Music Supervision' is that while they’re adamant on finding the perfect song to highlight the perfect moment, they’re also not afraid to have fun. Promoting up and coming artists is what Alex Pastavas does best, and 'Gossip Girl' did an exceptional job on not only finding music to amplify the fun and dramatic moments in this week’s episode, but to also draw attention to an R&B artist who is taking over the music scene right now; Frank Ocean. For the first time ever, 'Gossip Girl' has solely used one artist's music to soundtrack an episode, and it is also the first time Ocean’s music has been used in a TV series. While this is a great and unique take on promoting an artist in a show, I can’t help but compare this episode to ‘Hi Society’ which featured several of my favorite 'Gossip Girl' musical moments, such as when Dan literally sweeps Serena off her feet and ‘Apologise’ by One Republic plays. Music was once able to make a moment magical in 'Gossip Girl', and I think that’s an element of season one that I miss the most. Nevertheless, this episode featured five tracks from Ocean’s debut LP, 'Channel Orange', a wonderful choice to accentuate the drama and dancing in the 'Monstrous Ball'.
Scene: Opening Scene; Dan gives Blair his opinions on her new outfits.
Song: Frank Ocean - Super Rich Kids
In terms of lyrics and a fun beat, this was a perfect song for the Cotillion montage.
Scene: Steven and Lily meet/ Sage and Blair devise a plan
Song: Frank Ocean - Lost
Scene: Entrance to Cotillion/ Georgina and Dan talk
Song: Frank Ocean - Sweet Life
I love it when 'Gossip Girl' kicks off an event with mellow music to set the atmosphere, and in this case, Frank Ocean's 'Sweet Life' was perfect for the Debutante Ball.
Scene: Cotillion presentation/Blair and Serena discuss the proposal
Song: Frank Ocean - Pyramids
This is my favorite song from the episode, and it was a great idea to accompany it with the Cotillion presentation. Featuring an amazing guitar solo by John Mayer, it has so far been critically acclaimed by several publications and is sure to be the best single off the record, and has also debuted on the UK R&B Chart at number 31.
Scene: Ending scenes; Ivy and Chuck talk/Dorota gives Blair news
Song: Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You
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