Alex Lacamoire on "Hamilton" | BUILD Series

[@beardedartisan]

If Alex Lacamoire ever stops smiling, it will be a dark day for humanity.

[@Koribaby1]

Preach. That smile is amazing.

[@annetteveagarrnada6416]

YEAH HE IS SO POSITIVE WHEN HE PLAYS I LOVE IT!

[@thefosjones]

I want this interviewer to be the only person to interview the Hamilton cast because they get to talk and really explore good questions. I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@QueenofWheels]

She should interview everybody in everything lol

[@tararm613]

I don't, because now we have more content to watch. But yes, she's a great interviewer.

[@ckannan90]

The interviewer is phenomenal. It’s clear she doesn’t have a huge music education background, but she approaches each topic he brings up with such curiosity and enthusiasm that she leads him into such amazing answers. It helps that Lacamoire seems like a genuinely nice guy who really wants to teach and break it down for us. But the interviewer hitting the ball back with so much curiosity is such a huge part of why this interview is good. She should interview everyone.

[@Daisy-vv2je]

I agree with everything you said!

[@gillianb2352]

Well said! This was an utterly incredible interview, so informative, well guided by the interviewer!

[@PC-eu4xj]

Facts she is a pro!!

[@mariagalup-my9sj]

what do you mean he doesn't have a huge educational background. he studied at Berklee College of Music.

[@layoverbear]

Alex, you outshine the morning sun.

[@miniyee]

*ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN-*

[@abbeybercasio2283]

I now understand why Alex and Lin can make such a masterpiece together. They both have this passion, unbridled and curious... I can imagine them starting Hamilton as a project like two kids discovering...

[@periososa]

We have to admit that we don't give Lacamoire enough credit for all the credit he gives to Hamilton the musical. I recognize the genius of Lin Manuel but in reality he would be nothing without Lacamoire at his side. His orchestration is the model for the future major orchestrations, the amounts of tools and trics and resources he adds to each song makes the whole difference. Can you imagine that first White House presentation in 2009 without Lac's piano in there?, no you can't ,because as ingenious as the song was, the piano was what really created the whole atmosphere. Maybe not now but I bet that in the future the historians of Broadway would recognize his importance in Hamilton the musical is so big that they would refer to Hamilton as the Miranda-Lacamoire show!! '

[@upsych1042]

periososa let's just say they complement each others talent, sound is always better with words😉

[@denisestout7465]

Absolutely- this shows just how important the orchestrator and arranger is!

[@gallifreyannerdftr]

I'd say it's like Lin-Manuel draws the picture and Alex colours it in

[@camilascatonebedin3002]

It must be nice...to have [Alexander Lacamoire] on your side...

[@donbobness]

Absolutely 💯

[@Krillinish2]

Alexander Lacamoire... His name is Alexander Lacamoire...

[@isabelsunderland693]

Krillinish2 And there's a million things he hasn't written, but just you wait... just youuuu wait

[@raynerjimenez4035]

I Just came to find this comment 😂😂 after 4 years, how are you?

[@AirForceFalcons_9922]

😂😂😂

[@btoal2001]

Seriously, and this is no shot at Lin he deserves every ounce of praise he gets, but this guy is the unsung genius of Hamilton and so many musicals. Alex is so talented and comes across as such a nice guy. I loved watching this

[@claddagh1826]

well damn. now i really really want to see him break down his process for every song in the show (hint hint).

[@eyescandeceive]

me too i would pay good money for an all day "how I did the Hamilton orchestrations" seminar HINT HINT

[@chidinmaebere3560]

35:51 “something about that line... it’s perfect” UGH IM DYING HES PERFECT

[@pasteurjeandaniel]

So let's just if say you, hypothetically of course, listen to the Hamilton soundtrack a few million times, you would start realising that as brilliant as the melodies and lyrics are, so very much of the genius is how the songs are arranged. GIVE THIS MAN A TONY!

[@stephaniel2850]

Oh, I'm quite sure he's got that Orchestrations Tony in the bag just as firmly as Lin has Score and Book in the bag xD

[@eyescandeceive]

they DID give him a Tony! and he FCUKIN DESERVED IT

[@Lupin788]

And now he has 2 Tonys with his win for Dear Evan Hansen. ;1

[@zakriyabh]

Actually 3. He won for In the Heights too!

[@PeteStakk]

Such a talented guy! Love that the interviewer gave him a lot of room to just speak and do his thing!

[@BroadwayGirlNYC]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@unknown.account]

YES! BEST INTERVIEWER. I wish they were all like her, give guests their space, and not try to be in the spotlight during the interview. Congratulations

[@padfoot2458]

PeteStakk of

[@hobhamwich]

Most people don't realize Alex has profound hearing loss. He says it makes him listen harder. Overcomer, man.

[@carolbendavies]

hobhamwich 😮 wow

[@meganlam7187]

He does? So do I

[@yourmom596]

I never knew

[@julieenslow5915]

I can imagine that overcoming that has been part of what him focus so well, and be able to translate a concept to a full piece. This probably was one of the reasons Lin loves to work with him. Maybe its presumptive of me to put that in Lin's mouth - but let's be fair - Lin had options. He went to Alex because of who Alex was - and the lengths he would go to in pursuit of the right composition to tell the story Lin was presenting. Pretty amazing.

[@julieenslow5915]

But I could be wrong! lol

[@talytasbarcelos]

35:44 Alex, could you not? I was not ready.

[@sosayweall_jpg]

Best of guys, and best of .. musicians?

[@gothedistancecuz]

My mans is really over here transposing in his head without sheet music. Get this man another Tony award!

[@jazzo8195]

I think I just fell in love

[@eyescandeceive]

join the club!

[@mareksison]

Visited this video right after I watched "Unimaginable: How Hamilton Makes You Cry Part 3." Can't believe how powerful and meaningful people are still discovering Hamilton to be.

[@danielcox1760]

Marek Sison bruh lol I did the same thing

[@JonasAlmostFamous]

I absolutely love this! So great to hear so much from Alex.

[@bowiemakesmistakes6826]

OMG JONA ILY

[@katycampman7012]

Jonaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[@fccpedept1533]

JonasAlmostFamous uni

[@meganlam7187]

Alexander hamilton

[@bobbyray2313]

It's fun to listen to the soundtrack just to break down the orchestrations. This man is a genius and Hamilton is 50% Lacamoire.

[@ZariDV]

Watching him talk about his contributions is so similar and so different from watching Lin doing the same. They're both so excited and passionate and eager to share. It's so fascinating. I spent the whole time grinning like "Look at this giant nerd. He's so happy and it's so contagious."

[@brockdavis2046]

Alex singing the Schuyler Sisters is all i needed in my life

[@jayveeh7330]

My gosh, I’ve not watched a video this joyful in a LONG time...I feel like I’m sitting at the feet of a master and listening to him dropping GOLD! What a warm, lovely human being he is and the smile and look of awe on the interviewer’s face throughout is SO Me right now!

[@steffiacain2571]

What a beautiful interview. So happy that we got even a small glimpse into his creative genius! Listening to him break down & play music was out of the this world. I'm in awe.

[@Mistardmuster]

as an orchestrator/arranger it was very comforting to know that I'm not the only person who thinks it's a lot of guesswork

[@nataliecook8530]

WOW. I never realized how much work goes into orchestration arranging the music! I wish more people know how much of a GENIUS Alex is too because he's freaking amazing dang

[@jennhoff03]

Yes!! My brother does orchestration for big movies, and the composers get all the glory. His name is often not even in the credits, while the composer gets top billing. The composers come up with the concept, but the orchestrators make it a reality. They figure out how the song translates to each and every instrument, and it's a massive undertaking! Totally under-appreciated and relatively unknown. I didn't know about it till my brother went into it, either.

[@alejandrom0725]

This was such a good interview! Alex has always been so talented and I'm so happy he's finally getting the recognition he's worked so hard for! And huge props to the interviewer for allowing him to showcase his gift and celebrating it so beautifully. I love this show!

[@Fuzzyfezz]

He's so amazingly talented and I adored his "Broadway" version of the Schuyler Sisters 😂

[@jefftademoto5546]

"I live for playing that song every night" is my favorite part of this interview. He knows how much that song grabs you by the feels.

[@Saltywinterchild]

He has hearing loss, and is an actual musical genius. Mad respect 👏 The orchestrations & choreography in Hamilton are more than 50% of the genius of the show. Both Andy & Alex are amazingly talented.

[@ajchromatic]

Who’s here during quarantine having watched the Hamilfilm 20 times

[@mephostopheles3752]

I could listen to him talk about music forever, his skill and knowledge are so impressive.

[@stars0215]

The only thing I didn't like about this was that they didn't have enough time! Haha. Wish the interview could have gone one for two hours. Alex is a gem. Great interview!!!

[@anieves6411]

Gamechanger right here. Years from now we will hear how Alex Lacamoire changed the way things were done. Just damn.

[@mollymiccee]

I could watch Lac talk about his work for DAYS

[@shxpgxdesss]

why was this video never recommended sooner? i love this. they're so passionate about what they're doing. something i am not.

[@djAstraim]

This interview is 2 hours long, but Alex speaks soooo fast, and gives sooo many information, that times collapses

[@nyctravis3381]

She is the best entertainment interviewer. She doesn't talk over the people or fill the air with phony crap.

[@maja1157]

my favorite sound from the musical was a door-squeak transcription? i have always been in awe of these few magical notes.

[@LeopardAzure]

I frigging love Alex! He's so talented and it really upsets me how overlooked he is! He's so enthusiastic and passionate about what he does. He's definitely my new inspiration!

[@angelias.2097]

alex lacamoire is truly one of the best musicians in this era. he is my absolute hero

[@paialinan]

this interview is the best ive ever seen. alex' ease and joy in playing with music is mindblowing and truely inspiring

[@BriBeMe315]

ugh He's so great

[@lauramartha3]

When I saw the WH performance by Lin-Manuel and Alex Lacamoire, I was amazed and entranced by Alex (I couldn't even "hear" the beat -- it was like jazz and was ever-changing -- and Alex was so intrinsically 'tuned in' to Lin-Manuel and the ever-changing rhythms) that I immediately researched him after the video was over to see who this amazing pianist was (not only was he 'attuned to' Lin-Manuel, but he seemed to be enjoying himself and Lin and their collaboration so much that the piano notes and chords were instinctive and part of his soul). So glad to hear this video where Alex talks about his own craft and work with other artists.

[@cocacolachy]

It's quiet uptown is my favorite score as well!

[@scaredykitten]

I have watched this video so many times already over last year during the height of my Hamilton obsession. I'm getting into Dear Evan Hansen now and am eagerly anticipating the OBCR. In the meantime, I'm going back to Alex Lacamoire's interviews. What an absolute genius. Should out to BroadwaygirlNYC for such a great interview as well. You can truly see that she is a fan of Broadway. She gives Alex all the time he needs to share what he wants to say and asks really incisive questions.

[@danieole_music]

This interview alone is a masterclass

[@almogsason279]

This dude really knows his stuff

[@cocacolachy]

He's ingenious! I feel like he doesn't get enough credit!!!

[@eyescandeceive]

people in the know give him mad credit. he is as much a genius as Lin (whom I adore)

[@margaritaestrada2844]

The process of orchestration is amazing!

[@katiegoddard2351]

This was the BEST interview I've ever watched!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GeauxWyatt]

He can teach so much to anyone in music, especially in musical theatre! As a songwriter myself I love seeing how someone can create the scale of full orchestrations, amazing stuff!

[@KevinM6187]

What an absolute gentleman. So wildly talented and yet humble, and so kind. We need more Alex Lacamoires in the world. I’m grateful for all he does, he’s worked on so many of my favorite shows from Hamilton to Wicked, to Dear Evan Hansen... I’m forever a fan of his; was a privilege to hear him speak and play in this interview. 🎼🎹🙏🏻

[@alyhinman9713]

I don't know if it was just because I am a pit orchestra musician, but I found this interview so interesting. I loved listening to how he arranges and layers the strings and percussion. Thank you so much for posting this video

[@eaolesen3602]

I literally started crying when he played “It’s Quiet Uptown”

[@elizatoh2924]

This interview made me regret it even more to quit piano lessons

[@angel.6110]

This interview made me fall for him so hard,, he is SO good.

[@giniastyle4363]

I needed this. Alex has changed my life. I love music in the hands of someone who knows what to do with it. god bless you, sir.

[@davidgpeterson]

Holy shit. Mind blown. Unreal how his brain works.

[@stephaniel2850]

This was so amazing to watch! :D Alex is a ridiculously incredible musician and orchestrator and I love getting a peak into his whole process

[@eyescandeceive]

i just KNEW he would play that figure from Quiet Uptown when asked about his favorite music moment. One time on periscope he said that was his favorite song, so I assumed that opening would be his favorite moment.

[@rebeccaweyen8406]

I love this format of Alex Lacamoire at the piano talking about his process. So interesting and informative! I would really enjoy this for other composers, orchestrators, etc. aswell.

[@yourmidnights13]

The Schuyler sisters thing had me laughing so much OMG! It seemed to be a joke almost LOL!!

[@caitlinjoy6332]

This was a fascinating interview! He is brilliant. I could listen to him talk about his creative process for hours. So inspiring 👏🏻

[@byDsign]

OhMyGAWD!!!!! I just found my new Hamilton obsession ==>>> *ALEX!!!!!!!!!*

[@eyescandeceive]

get in line!

[@larissaprates1384]

I’m awestruck. Literally my mouth was open during the entire interview. Hamilton is a team of genius that actually work together and that’s why it’s so big! Oh my gosh

[@shahram72]

We need a piano version of the whole soundtrack by this man, just instrumental.

[@larissaprates1384]

When he started playing around 35:30 I instantly started crying. I agree on “there’s something so special about that line” but what evoked emotion for me the first time I heard it wasn’t the line, it was the chord progression. It just rips my heart apart and breaks it into million pieces that cannot be mended. The tears are instantaneous! He’s just so talented, and from all interviews this one was definitely my favorite!

[@eyescandeceive]

damn i love Lacamoire almost as much as I love LMM

[@edkuyukot]

Alex is a beast.. wow! just wow! .. and kudos to the interviewer! great interviewer!

[@helenscott8202]

I have to echo: What a phenomenal interview, on both sides!

[@UnintentionallyAwake]

I am so happy about this. I need more Alex Lacamoire interviews. Hahaha

[@gatepromise]

Love Alex, he's so talented and so joyful. So fascinating to hear him describe his craft.

[@dmccalldds]

It’s so much fun to watch a person who can so easily express themselves through a piano; such command! Excellent interviewer, too.

[@jasonhudson4209]

The man is a genius with such a natural and endearing attitude to his gift. This is a joyous interview.

[@hotmonkeyfilms]

I come back often to witness the Genius of Alex, AND appreciate the interviewer.

[@claricesilva2700]

This guy and Lin made Hamilton what it is.I Know there's a lot of other people behind a musical but these two are special to me because of the creative part.Lin creating amazing lyrics and placing all the rhymes and phrases together and Alex creating amazing melodies and managing all the instruments.And what is incridible is that they know each other since In the heights,so if they worked together in Hamilton after Heights...we can have hope to see them together again in another project.All i know is that they're geniuses and big inspirations to me.

[@WHWITU]

Such a great chat. Alex is so talented. I really hope he wins the Tony!!

[@tjizzleone]

When he played a few chords from Dear Evan Hansen, I almost started crying. I love Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen was such a beautiful show. People are really in for a treat this Fall. I can't wait to see it again!

[@m.shaikh1425]

Alex Lacamoire is always a win

[@pamelamays4186]

I had Schoolhouse Rock to teach me American History. My kids had Hamilton. I'm envious.

[@JPL1004]

This is incredible. He's absolutely brilliant and the interviewer is great, too.

[@dorcas7430]

Genius. They're all geniuses

[@cecefernandes5657]

Just...just evey genius ever had a hand in this musical and it's magical

[@marissaklomp7129]

Alex: “if people said screw it all over throw the government they’d be crazy” Me watching this is July 2020: umm over throw the government

[@none4530]

Amazing interveiwer!

[@spinalc0rds]

so talented, i'm speechless

[@madiroser1546]

I love alex’s smile so much and also he is a genius, and seems like a genuine person

[@PamelaClare]

He's incredible - and a Rush fan, too. Love it!

[@sallymerrison4979]

I just found Hamilton on July 5, 2018. Going to see the show at The Benedum theater in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 27, 2019. I’m ecstatic 🤗. Sally Merrison Butler PA

[@janresendez7991]

Alex is amazingly brilliant in terms of how he thinks of music and arrangements, and orchestrations. I'm just so in awe of how his mind works. He's on a whole other level of talent that I only wish I could be like. I mean bravo!! It's incredible

[@tracibillington8025]

He brings theory and mixes with feelings so well. He also exudes kindness. Thx Alex for sharing your gifts.

[@Daisy-vv2je]

I'm a latecomer to the Hamilton party, but am now doing a deep dive into all things related to it including this interview. What an outstanding interview! I learned a lot about the music side of a musical and am in awe of Alex's talent. (Laura Heywood is a great interviewer BTW.)

[@sofielalice8317]

Really thank you so much for doing this interview! I'm a new hamilton fans and one thing that I notice first is how beautiful and amazing the songs are arranged. This interview makes me respect alex more. He truly is one of a kind and i'm so grateful he become part of one of the greatest musical ever made

[@BrianMagnan]

As an aspiring film composer his explanation of orchestration was invaluable.

[@scrappytracy5557]

I'm hella impressed with him!

[@ebrowns9352]

that was a great interview!

[@jmobass]

Outstanding interview - outstanding talent - outstanding humbleness and gratefulness on Alex Lacamoire's part for having the opportunity, talent, and involvement in this 'revolutionary' musical! Thank you for sharing this intimate interview!

[@gabriellasanchez4789]

wow. musical genius!!! plays so beautifully.

[@gabriellasanchez4789]

Also the way he played Its Quiet Uptown at the end.. maaan. I could listen to him play all day. Tearsssss!

[@kpoptimes5826]

I love this interview

[@marieldelara5187]

I listen to every kind of music and play some instruments but damn, I'll never be as musically talented as Alex Lac. Such a precious gem

[@drkatel]

Love this. I still get chills every time I see Lin perform this at the White House. Theatrical history in the making. ❤️