'Melania' movie features Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Elvis songs

First lady Melania Trump's musical tastes have been revealed in her new documentary, which features songs by The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and her favorite artist, Michael Jackson.

In the film, distributed by Amazon MGM Studios and released theatrically on Friday, Jan. 30, tracks including "Gimme Shelter," "Billie Jean" and Aretha Franklin's rendition of "Amazing Grace" made an appearance alongside the original score.

Prior to the release in various interviews, Marc Beckman, a senior adviser for Melania Trump and one of the movie's producers, touted the first lady's hands-on involvement. The first lady shepherded the creative direction of the film, including production, film editing, managing the ad campaign, creating the trailer and selecting the music.

Beckman also boasted the movie features some of the most "iconic" musicians from "throughout history."

"It's a film that's been highly stylized. It has very significant cinematic qualities that are appropriate for an experience in theaters. And the sonic experience is very rich, too," Beckman told USA TODAY.

"We've created 'Melania's Waltz,' which is an original score, which is magnificent. And the overall soundtrack features some of the best musicians and bands, very iconic throughout history, some of really the best. So the plan to launch in theaters only is aligned with the first lady's creative vision."

The documentary, which follows Melania Trump in the 20 days leading up to President Trump's second inauguration and their family's return to the White House, gives "unprecedented" insight into her interactions with her husband, her fashion choices and her philanthropic efforts.

The movie's "visuals are beautiful, the sonic experience is first-class. Your audiences are going to be very excited when they hear the music – the original score for the film, but a beautiful range of music, too," Beckman said on Fox Business' "Mornings With Maria."

The film features an original score by composer Tony Neiman, whose work includes TV series "The Gifted" and "People Magazine Investigates." There are also orchestral pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ennio Morricone and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sprinkled throughout.

The film's soundtrack has lighter moments, too, as Melania dances to Village People's "Y.M.C.A." at the inaugural ball and sings along to Jackson's "Billie Jean" in the car.

Though the president has celebrity supporters such as George Strait, Nicki Minaj and Kid Rock, as well as tacit endorsements from Snoop Dogg, Carrie Underwood and Nelly – who all performed at various inauguration events – he has also been plagued by contentious relationships with musicians throughout his time in office.

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Over the years, A-list musicians including The Rolling Stones, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna and Céline Dion have decried his administration's use of their music in everything from promotional videos for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to campaign rallies.

The Stones have previously sent the Trump administration cease-and-desist orders in the past and have threatened to sue over the use of their songs, including "You Can't Always Get What You Want," at campaign rallies. USA TODAY has reached out to reps for The Rolling Stones for comment.

While the Village People's frontman Victor Willis initially filed a cease-and-desist order and was against the use of the group's song "YMCA," which is frequently heard at Trump's rallies, he has softened his stance and declined to take further legal action. The group has gone on to perform at Trump-associated events.

To use a musical artist's songs in a film legally, filmmakers generally must get permission from the copyright holder directly or license the work, unless it is in the public domain, according to the U.S. Copyright Office.

In limited circumstances, filmmakers can also rely on fair use, which is determined on a case-by-case basis by factoring in the purpose and character of the use. Fair use can apply to commentary, parody or criticism. The office explicitly states that there are no fixed rules based on the length of the song used.

'Melania' movie soundtrack

• Rolling Stones: "Gimme Shelter"
• Michael Jackson: "Billie Jean"
• Sylvie Vartan: "La Maritza"
• Aretha Franklin: Amazing Grace
• Tears for Fears: "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (Instrumental)
• Giorgio Moroder: "Chase"
• Jonny Greenwood: "Barbara Rose"
• James Brown: "It's A Man's Man's Man's World"
• Elvis Presley: "An American Trilogy"
• Village People: "Y.M.C.A."
• The Crystals: "Then He Kissed Me"
• Jeff Danna: "What I'll Do"
• Boney M.: "Sunny"

Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY