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For a composer and vocalist, Lin-Manuel Miranda's name is one you should absolutely be intimately familiar with by now.

Burr and Hamilton did start off as friends. But they just never shared the same philosophy. Hamilton believed in openly speaking his mind and taking a stand on issues, whereas Burr kept his thoughts to himself and didn't take a stand on anything, believing that was the better way to survive and get ahead. And while Hamilton took big risks and became successful, Burr's career stalled, which made him resent Hamilton. Also, historically, Hamilton was described as obnoxious, arrogant, smug, a loudmouth--but he was also a genius. You brought up Amadeus before. That movie is told from the point of view of Salieri, who was friends with Mozart and admired him, but he was also extremely jealous of his genius and talent, and he hated him for always being better than him. Same dynamic between Burr and Hamilton.

"Young, scrappy, and hungry" isn't an awkward line. It perfectly describes his attitude and the state of the nation at that time. Like him, the country was young, just being formed, and they were hungry for independence. They were scrappy in that they were willing to fight a global superpower like England in order to be free. Also, this is a hip-hop narrative. Lin Manuel-Miranda is envisioning Alexander Hamilton in the same light as he would an up-and-coming rapper. That's what inspired him to write Hamilton in the first place. So "young, scrappy, and hungry" works on every level.

Hamilton wished for a war because he was poor and that was the only way to improve your social/financial status at the time. Also, Hamilton was born in the Caribbean on the island of Nevis. When he was a child, a hurricane devastated his island. He wrote about his pain following that event so eloquently that the people took up a collection to send him to America so that he could get his education. He was not coming to America from England.

"Then we'll make it Home" Who exactly was 'we'??? Cause none did

Love the concept I don’t know what parts you’d be making into song but I think Enkidu vs Gilgamesh rap battle or face off song would be amazing

i think about this musical all the time! i love seeing people react to it! excited to see more :)

HAMILTON AND BURR are not simply friends or enemies. They have philosophical differences but they run in the same circles, they're fighting the same war, they're both ambitious. Burr is jealous, yes there's tension but at this point I think I'd call them frenemies. And the show points out milestones in the development of their relationship as it progresses.

According to the Livestream Jorge does with each Saga release (where he plays through the whole saga up to the latest) the ones singing with Poseidon are the Laestrygonians, AKA the Giants. Beyond that, also according to Jorge, unlike Mortals who's backing vocals are always actual people/characters, the Gods and other powerful beings are able to sort of summon their own harmonies and backing.

Lmao I am begging you, Nick, listen to the lyrics as well as the music haha! You keep asking questions that have already been explained lol. EDIT: He DEFINITELY wasn't on the ten dollar bill by the point of Helpless haha.

Not sure how much of the spit was intentional, but I treat it like it is because he’s playing George the third who was literally the mad King George who lost the colonies and it actually plays into that

Im watching this for the first time now and wow... wow is all I can say lolll

I can’t wait till you get to act two! I’m so glad you’re reacting to falsettos. As for chess… the finale certainly has chess

Congrats getting through Falsetto’s! ❤

They break the four wall the whole musical. So, they are talking mostly to use. While I know what this musical is about I have never seen the musical. This use to be part of a three one act shows.

You're right about the Beatles. It's evocative of "With a Little Help from my Friends."

The funny thing is how this characterization happened. While in the midst of writing Hamilton, Lin was guest starring on an episode of House with Hugh Laurie, and explained to him what he was trying to do. Hugh said “You’ll be back”, write it like the worlds greatest break up. The Beatles appearing in America was referenced as “the British Invasion “…thus all of King George’s songs are Beatles themed/homages.

I am brand new to this and also very confused. You are not alone.

falsettos is my favoriteee musical!! all of the actors in this are incredible and the harmonies are just perfect. your reactions were so funny and it’s so cool to see more people reacting to it!

Well since it helps the algorithm... Marvin was seeing Mendel first, then Trina went and started seeing him after the divorce. And you will get to see Jason playing chess (if you haven't already in the next recordings)

Also, the guy who plays Whizzer was in the Book of Mormon!!

Oh yeah, Mendel SUCKS as a psychologist lol

Lin-Manuel has said that Helpless is a kind of cross between Destiny's Child and an Ashanti/Ja Rule Song. And Satisfied is just a huge surprise, with the rewind and a masterclass in performance. Angelica is the smartest character in the show, instantly sizing up Hamilton and stepping aside for her sister. The orchestrator of Hamilton, Alex Lacamoire is ridiculously talented, and also orchestrated and created the harmonies for Dear Evan Hansen and In the Heights.

Basically what he means by “right hand of the father” it was because Hamilton was George Washington right hand man and George Washington is one of our founding fathers

I just love people who think they wouldn’t like Hamilton because it’s not their musical taste just falling in love with it 🥰 more!! 🎉

The rewind sequence is awesome. It's even better in person.

Jonathan Groff mentioned somewhere that he's a spitter when he sings. Jonathan played Jesse on Glee. And at some point Jesse says he lost 10 pounds when he was singing Bohemian Rhapsody. I joke it's because of him spitting when singing.

Satisfied's subtitle is "How to Win a Tony in 5 minutes".

Have you listened to Les Miserable? Because it does the layering of songs. And if you’re writing a musical, you should know Les Mis

Really enjoy watching your reaction with your musical background. Hoping you finish through the end. I'm looking forward to some of your reactions to upcoming songs that are clearly homages and influences in modern culture blended throughout this masterpiece. Keep it up, I'll be watching as they drop on KZbin. Best.

The intertwining of the songs is something I miss in many medleys. I know it’s heard to do but it makes it a million times better.

There's also a bit in My Shot where Aaron Burr says if you talk you're gonna get shot and they all take a drink and slam their glasses then but it's another foreshadow of what he does to Hamilton.

Musical reaction tip- try to pay attention to the lyrics more than the composing. You're losing parts of the story because you get distracted by the build of the sound. Which I know is what you're trained to do but as a viewer it gets frustrating when you ask questions that have already been answered in the lyrics because you're not paying attention. I love your input on the songs as a composer though. I'm learning so much on that side of the music.

"three different songs combined into one".... just you wait...

As a classical pianist, I'd say State Farm simply used an extremely common and familiar classical ending resolution melody. Smart marketing. So close to a Picardy Third that they may as well used that, instead.

no batman but owlwoman😂

"State Farm Theme" = classical "amen" chord suspension. :)

Wow... This was unexpected!! I hope you all like the react for this series. Thank you Patrons for recommending! Just... Wow!

I can't believe you made me think of State farm while watching Hamilton

Is it just me, or are half the questions you had, answered by just listening to the lyrics or dialogue. (what is this party? they literally tell you its "1780, a winter's ball")

"man its hard for me yo hear dialogue when its rap i wonder why" *immediately plays piano and trying to figure out the music instead of listening*

Repeating motifs are the structure on which musicals are built.

Yeah, Hamilton doesn't start getting really rich until after the war.

To be fair to Hamilton I’m pretty sure he meant intellectually satisfied or maybe a double meaning even when he is saying it to her.

Two of my favorite songs in one video, yay! Satisfied is just a brilliant song and I adore Renee Elise Goldsberry's performance... but if I had to pick one Hamilton song to listen to on repeat for the rest of my life, it would be Wait For It.

I've been watching Hamilton reaction vids all week..."Wait for It" is my favorite song of the musical, I was very pleased at your reaction and hesitancy to play along, but to instead just listen and enjoy

Burr and Alexander have a very complicated relationship as you'll see develop throughout the musical. They're both very intellectual men with a lot to prove and vaguely similar goals at many times. They respect each other in ways, but they are also rivals. Like any good rival relationship, it's full of moments of friendliness and animosity.

You need to listen to Les Miserables for multiple motifs… seeing as that was one of the inspirations for Hamilton (not the film where they butchered the music, the 10th or 25th anniversary concerts).

Greetings from a fellow One Piece fan hahahaha