A MASTERCLASS - PART THREE - Satisfied - Professional Composer + Vocalist Reacts - Hamilton

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[@reneepope-munro8115]

I kind of feel like the final chord of Satisfied is a feeling of resignation rather than satisfaction, if that makes sense

[@NickGreyden]

this is what I get. It was a minor resolution... it wasn't a major resolution like full satisfaction, it was more like silent resignation.

[@FlippMusic]

@@reneepope-munro8115 True!! This is why I love music :) Adds that extra layer to give you MORE emotional takeaway! Great point!

[@LisTinuviel]

It’s so interesting to see someone whose focus is more on the music than on the lyrics. Burr: “I’m keeping her bed warm while her husband is away” Nick: “The echoes!!!” 😂😂 But in truth, I love it. I tend to focus on lyrics, so I’m learning new things here! ❤❤

[@kristensadana8097]

Ironically though (I've watched a lot of reaction vids, lol), when people focus more on the music, they seem to do a better job of actually figuring out what's happening and that it's a flashback, because the music cues it. I've seen so many people focusing on the lyrics and the actors completely miss this.

[@TBwth]

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.

[@vinniskarnak]

Nick Flipp and Amari Leoni are FEEDING the Hamilton community these last few weeks

[@youmadbro7733]

They both talk WAAAAAYYYY too much.

[@vinniskarnak]

@@youmadbro7733 I mean, that’s cool. I think if I wanted to watch the musical again I’d rather watch it on Disney

[@richtyty9416]

And Open Arms Reaction (aka Mortius and CF Entertainment)

[@richtyty9416]

​@@youmadbro7733yeah they do talk a lot but that's something you kind of have to do when you're reacting to something like Hamilton because I think the longer talking breaks give you more leeway before the video gets copyrighted.

[@richtyty9416]

Although they both talk a lot, taking a break after every song they bring up some really interesting concepts and ideas, and kind of makes you view the show in a whole new way because one of them focuses a lot on the musical aspect and brings up some things you might not have thought about while the other is kinda guiding him and also giving his thoughts and takes

[@chadoakley8505]

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

[@bauwoman2]

I find it interesting to watch you, because what you interact with, first and foremost, is the music. My focus is always the words. So I learn a lot about different processes by watching you get lost in the music and then lose the plot points, whereas I'm following the words and catching the plot, but missing all sorts of cool things that are happening with the music. Lin Manual Miranda is brilliant with both words and music and he had the help of the also brilliant Alex Lacamoire, who was the orchestrator, arranger, and conductor for Hamilton. You are right that we now know what motivates Burr. He has a legacy to protect, he does not want to find himself on the losing side, and so he is going to lay in wait and watch until he can figure out the best way to capitalize on a situation. To some extent it is amazing that he even joined the Revolution, but I think he had figured out that if he had to return to England he would not have any prestige. Meanwhile, we have Hamilton who has nothing and so he is willing to risk everything to move up in the world. Plus he is in a hurry. It is easy to see how these different approaches to life could easily result in conflict.

[@wheeledjustice7381]

Burr plays multiple parts. He’s present day in-story Burr and Future Omniscient Narrator Burr. When he’s reprising Alexander Hamilton, the first song, he’s speaking directly to the audience to give context and clearly has knowledge we don’t yet.

[@mangacraz00]

Ahh Satisfied. Aka how to win a Tony in 5 minutes. Not that the rest of her singing in the musical should be discounted, but Renée Elise Goldsberry kills it in this song. Not to mention the amazing things they do with the choreography during helpless and satisfied. During the ‘rewind’ portion they really do rewind almost step by step everything that happens. Like they perform it backwards or at least in backwards order. And then to repeat all the choreography, but from a different perspective is incredible.

[@liluslife3509]

OMG I love it when people who understand music watch Hamilton 😭

[@dis_graceb5657]

This set of songs is my favourite set in the whole musical. Absolute bangers

[@N_F414]

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")

[@_mys]

At this point we should accept that he has chosen to focus more on the musicianship than the lyricism. It can be frustrating to see him miss so much story, but on other hand, he's pointing out so many details in the score that most other reactors completely ignore. I would advise watching his reactions as if they were music reactions and not movie reactions.

[@felixhenson9926]

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.

[@garyharris8097]

Mortius also loves it when the music has a stop and then jumps back in.

[@marc68521]

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.

[@lynnd.5135]

Yeah he was talking about intellect but also throwing some innuendo in there

[@flipitdu]

I think Burr’s reprisals of the opening song is like a combo of him narrating history/the story while also showing the developing jealousy. If you take that out of the actual interactions with Hamilton it makes more sense, because at this point they are friends/acquaintances.

[@spaceshiplewis]

So in this story Burr introduced Alex to his drinking buddies and Alex immediately caught their ear with his ambition and bold stand. Burr is apart of that drinking group (and probably the one footing the majority of the bar tab). They hang out because they are effectively college bros in a proto-fratenity and they all want to make a legacy for themselves. The way yju do this in the old days is by being really good at war and also social climbing by marrying into money and fame. Alex has none of that yet and since Burr's parents died, he only has the legacy of his parents and a trustfund, but not personal status. But since he is so very cautious, people are forgetting the Burr name because he doesn't do anything with it himself as he is endlessly waiting for the opportune time. By the time he states his case to George Washington, his namebrand holds no sway, made worse because Washington was not the type of guy to value namesake nepotism (Lee) and instead on people of action (Hamilton). Alex and Burr basically belonged to the same social club and tolerated each other but have very different views. They are friends of each other's friends so they keep on meeting by proxy.

[@christiansebastianlauritse2404]

The end of satisfied makes me feel like "settling, and being at peace with it."

[@spaceshiplewis]

Angelica and Alex have each other's intentions pegged immediately and they throw it right in each other's faces. They have the same sort of intellectual superior mind and it is demonstrated in the tempo of the song.

[@andrewjo6718]

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.

[@Lilysayy]

Yes!!!! Satisfied is my favourite!!! Was waiting for this

[@lilyevans6046]

It's really refreshing how attentive you are to the music, I LOVE it. The lyrics has been dissected by so many people to the moon and back by this point I don't think anyone can ever point out something new anymore. Please do keep getting lost in the music lol.

[@DinoQuintana]

But he barely pays attention to the lyrics and story, so he doesn't know what's going on half the time

[@lilyevans6046]

@@DinoQuintana That's part of the fun for me though. I get it that a lot of people might find it frustrating, but for me it's why I watch his reactions. And he does get things later on too.

[@gigisplayground4657]

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!! 🎉

[@fsalazar2]

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

[@dennicaid7682]

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.

[@Idkihearthistory]

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

[@mistybenjamin9009]

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

[@dhkmph]

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.

[@stiletteleray1326]

Thanks for the reaction Flipp! Best set of songs imo but plenty of more bangers to come!!!

[@jodyheigaard9949]

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

[@kristinhush3753]

I’ve read that Helpless was inspired by Beyoncé’s Countdown. Satisfied also has a Destiny’s Child vibe.

[@renees4577]

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.

[@cv8499]

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

[@hanonondricek411]

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

[@FlippMusic]

@@hanonondricek411 the good old plagal cadence. :)

[@phoenixfire124]

I absolutely love "Wait For It".

[@muffinamy83]

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.

[@thedoctor4637]

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.

[@katiegardner7226]

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.

[@rhianbeam1766]

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

[@jennfox7529]

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).

[@kennyawilliams3673]

Also, Into the Wood has multiple recurring motifs. (But not the movie... the musical which can be found here on KZbin.)

[@cv8499]

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.

[@mrc5yc]

in an interview, I watched with Lin Manuel. He said that each characters vocal parts are based on their intelligence and personality Angelica raps because her thoughts are fast. Alexander raps because his thoughts are fast, Burr, Washington, and Elisa do not rap.

[@lorijoy720]

Greetings from a fellow One Piece fan hahahaha

[@GirKawaii]

Great reaction as always!

[@Lixsstarss]

15:00 LMAO FR he just went « hi u ur face ain’t looking satisfied » 💀like??

[@ms_scribbles]

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

[@ms_scribbles]

That's...not exactly the kind of "satisfied" he's talking about. It's more like being satisfied with the way your life is. Hamilton is poor and stuck writing for Washington when he wants to be fighting. Angelica is a woman in a world where women are looked at as insane or just plain strange if they are an intellectual. Like what she said in the song Schuyler Sisters: "I've been reading Common Sense by Thomas Paine. So men say that I'm intense or I'm insane." In that day and age, women don't read, or if they do, they read light things like romance stories. They don't read philosophical pamphlets from Revolutionaries. So, they're both unsatisfied.

[@perrimadden6964]

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

[@jennym2276]

No I don’t hear epic because I never heard epic

[@LatishaWells]

I wonder if the song you were thinking of is Mario -Just a friend

[@DaZi19]

I'm left unsatisfied that you don't comment on the choreography between Helpless and Satisfied at all. Idk if you even realize it but if you pay attention to the choreo you can pinpoint the exact moments that happen in both songs

[@leadingblind1629]

You're thinking about the en'tract

[@kbrown5523]

I disagree on the ending, it's perfect.

[@dairaedenajaxdeath9289]

Nick, Disney is going to delete your video again! You have to darken the screen for copyright!

[@FlippMusic]

I believe I add enough commentary to fall within fair use. Other channels just let the music play, but I (to many people's frustration) do transform the content enough to make a strong enough fair use claim.