RAPPER'S FIRST TIME HAMILTON REACTION PART 12

[@AmariLeone]

Part 12 of Hamilton was a work of art! Last video I said “so much happened in this song it’s quite astounding” & then LMM was like "ahahahahaha watch this 😎". To be clear, I’m aware of the happenings of the French Revolution (see my extensive references to Napoleon in the video) - my commentary is about the musical though & stems from 7:39 where GW says "France is on the verge of war with England" & my thoughts on supporting them or not on that specific issue. Also if I see any X Men slander in these comments you better grab a friend, that’s your second, because there’s a reckoning that will be reckoned!!! 😾 Anyway I spend the entire outro talking about how this has been a life changing experience for me so make sure to stick around for that! 😤 Anyway just like with the previous videos, KZbin was shooting me like Aaron Burr over the music AND the visuals so I had to make some cuts to the songs & cover it with text (this was the least intrusive editing method I could find that they’d accept). I posted the entire intact reaction (full songs, no text covering the visuals etc.) on my patreon here www.patreon.com/posts/116989072 if you’re interested, but if not I’d suggest pulling up the soundtrack & playing it own your own so you can hear the INSANITY of what I’m hearing in full lol. PLEASE DO NOT SPOIL MAJOR PLOT POINTS IN YOUR COMMENTS (or at least start your comment with "spoilers" so I know to avoid it)! It takes away the point of future reactions if you just tell me everything that happens later so instead let me experience it during the process of watching Hamilton myself. I have moderators who are scanning the comments & deleting spoilery comments so don’t leave spoilers cause it will just get removed anyways. Lastly if you see others leaving comments that include spoilers please reply to it indicating that it has spoilers so I know not to read it, thank you in advance. Anyways make sure to check out the other parts here kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4mQnIyfe6p4rLs & subscribe not to miss future parts! 🦁❤💛

[@ericajohnson2529]

Jefferson’s face when Burr shows up out of nowhere and starts singing “It must be nice” cracks me up every time.

[@AmariLeone]

Diggs acting >>>>>>>>

[@ericajohnson2529]

Emperor’s New Clothes is a folktale about an emperor who is obsessed with new fancy clothes (while not paying much attention to actually ruling). Two con men pose as weavers and tell him that they can make him clothes that are invisible to people who are incompetent/stupid. No one wants to appear incompetent or stupid, so all of his advisors and the emperor pretend to see the clothes. They “dress” him and he goes walking around the city. Everyone pretends that they can see the clothes until a child yells out that the emperor isn’t wearing clothes.

[@AmariLeone]

Yeah someone on Patreon just gave me the full run down on the Emperor's New Clothes story, & all I have to say is: This is the greatest story I’ve ever heard in my entire life! Children are fearless, conmen are terrifying, narcissists are moronic and sycophants are cowards. So much packed into a short story, Disney should’ve turned this into a movie. Anyway TJ seeing himself as the one enlightened person who is also courageous enough to speak on the issue everyone else is too afraid to address is HILARIOUS!

[@KristinaLopezWrites]

@@AmariLeoneEmperor’s New Groove 👀

[@AmariLeone]

I have seen both the movie & show (albeit a while ago) & I absolutely don't remember anything about some invisible clothes lol

[@efkastner]

It’s hard to put out a kids movie with a naked main character

[@Drolefille]

@@efkastner He was naked for most of the movie. Also a llama but still, mostly a naked llama except for some clever disguises.

[@singingwordwright148]

What I love most about Washington’s two big numbers (Right Hand Man and One Last Time) is that he ends both of them replicating a pose from famous paintings of George Washington. It’s such a small subtle touch that is easy to miss but it’s awesome.

[@editorcj]

Having Jefferson talk about Hamilton’s fashion while dressing as a purple pimp is meant to show Jefferson’s hypocrisy. Like slave owning champion of freedom. Jefferson in reality spouted a lot of high minded ideals but was actually quite pragmatic and willing to abandon his ideals for the right opportunities. The Louisiana Purchase, his greatest achievement as President went against his limited government mantra and ironically was only made possible by Hamilton’s economic policy which gave the federal government the credit necessary to pull it off. I’m glad that Hamilton was still alive when it went down and he was able to roast Jefferson in the press. That nugget does not get covered in this play.

[@JaggerG]

Stepping back from authority is such a brilliantly enlightened move, and it applies not just to leading a nation, but to parents and teachers, too. It's so critical to step back and just let people make mistakes after you've taught them. Constantly correcting and taking care of them risks developing complete reliance. It kind of makes ambitious people feel so young, doesn't it?

[@AmariLeone]

"Constantly correcting and taking care of them risks developing complete reliance" or worse resentment & then rebellion against the message

[@kellyg2635]

one last time is absolutely devastating. you should check out the video of the two of them performing it at the white house in obama's last few days of office, as a politics person it really gets me every time

[@AmariLeone]

That's on the list of Ham auxiliaries I plan to react to when I am done with the musical itself! Stay tuned!

[@LotsofWhatever]

​@@AmariLeonethe white house performance of this in the waning days of the Obama term is .....taking the song to a different place (oh and the Obama appearance in the performance of this with the actor plating Washington... )

[@TheLissabella88]

I'm not even American but I can't get through any version of One Last Time without crying 😅.

[@canilive12]

Yes, this is a must….i watch that video once a month or so to witness the moment the gravity of situation hits Lin that the work of art he wrote about our founding fathers is being performed at the White House and has so much symbolism in real time that he is forced to tears along with his ensemble

[@chadoakley8505]

@@LotsofWhatever The only regret about the Chris Jackson performance at the White House, is that the camera never zooms out to show the massive portrait of Washington that is right behind/over him as he sang.

[@Mowdcw]

🦁 One Last Time is such an incredible performance by Christopher Jackson! That speech is George Washington’s actual farewell address and the way Lin wrote it to have Hamilton start it as the writer of the address and then Washington pick it up as the deliverer of the address is BRILLIANT! So many great songs in this show but this it one of the ones that causes me to tear up every time! Great reaction as always! As others have said I click play as soon as I see you have posted!

[@jae368]

Best song BY FAR in my opinion. So much passion so much devotion and it is just perfection for me. Love these videos can’t wait for the next one.

[@MrsPamelaHunter]

I can never watch Washington say goodbye without crying. Like ridiculously sobbing. Christopher Jackson is an amazing artist.

[@AmariLeone]

And he smashed this performance!!!

[@barbarajungbauer7000]

I hear it on occasion on SiriusXM and it's usually cut with Obama's reciting the speech. I usually have to pull over and park because I weep. I miss the hope and positivity of President Obama.

[@heyhardinera]

6:52 Not being American, I feel no obligation to have reverence for US history, so I've decided that from now on I'm gonna believe that George Washington can teleport, so thanks for that 😂

[@AmariLeone]

"George Washington can teleport" I mean do we have proof he can't!? *duh duh duhhhhh*

[@Annanimity_123]

"For 250 years we continue to meddle in everyone's affairs whether they like it or not" THIS so true. Except when it came to supporting Lafayette apparently. Great video haha! I've been keeping up with all the parts ;)

[@AmariLeone]

"Except when it came to supporting Lafayette apparently" SPEAK ON IT!!! 😤 "Great video haha! I've been keeping up with all the parts" I'm glad to have you on this journey with me!

[@WalkingTaako42]

Though Lafayette was an enemy of the French republic at the time, because the Jacobins thought he was counter-revolutionary. He fled the country and was put in an Austrian prison for about 5 years.

[@nbarrio]

LLM said: "when you have a friend who can sing like Chris Jackson does, you write him a song like One Last Time". And: there is not only this very emotional version at the White House, but there is also one where Obama reads the speech of Washington

[@marlablickhahn7158]

🦁🦁Yes, Lin in a genius and we are all lucky to witness his greatness. Funny story,we were in NYC for one day and decided to see the broadway show "In the Heights" this was Lin's first musical . We didn't know anything about it,I heard it won a tony so we went. I never read the program until intermission and I get a bit of a feel for the show and characters. Before reading the program I told my husband " I don't think this show would bethe same if the character Usnavi was played by someone else" so I looked in the program and realized not only was Lin playing the character, but he wrote the show in college and wrote the music! I told my husband this guy is talented and going places 😂. Hamilton came out a few years later 🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@charmainerohde8575]

And the movie "In the Heights" is another masterpiece. Anthony Ramos played Usnavi brilliantly! A must-see.

[@marlablickhahn7158]

@charmainerohde8575 Yes,I love the movie and have watched it many times!!

[@aiofefern164]

@@charmainerohde8575Lim said when he saw Anthony play Usnavi, it was like watching his son play a role written perfectly for him. He felt Anthony was a better Usnavi than he was, even though he wrote it for himself

[@AugustaLovely]

New favorite line Hamilton summary "He's a whore! But he's a whore who can rap" (replacing that Tumblr one: "Alexander Hamilton has been dead for 240 slutty, slutty years"). Btw, if someone can grab 2016 era Hamilton Tumblr memes for you to react to, I would love them

[@AmariLeone]

Lmao that's a super funny line from Tumblr though! "Btw, if someone can grab 2016 era Hamilton Tumblr memes for you to react to, I would love them" This would be LEGENDARY!!! OMG we are absolutely doing that!!!

[@Caterfree10]

…I’m not sure I want Amari to see some of those memes bc some things and situations need to stay in the past oh god. If you know, you know. If you don’t, god I wish that were me.

[@AugustaLovely]

​@@Caterfree10 oh yeah, I'm not talking about that Jefferson fan art. I'm talking about Hamilton challenging the whole Republican party to a duel because he was having a bad day lol. And the "slutshaming Hamilton" one lol

[@suttonz6067]

​@@AmariLeoneOMG THE 2016 HAMILFANDOM MEMES WERE SOMETHING ELSE LMAO 💀💀💀

[@thechonus3858]

@@AugustaLovely The best thing about the slut-shaming Hamilton meme is that it was created *before the musical existed*.

[@ThinkB4uAct2]

Im sure someone has pointed it out, but when Thomas Jefferson tells Hamilton that he "Dresses like fake royalty." Hamilton's outfit changes the next time he appears.

[@DanFromHali]

Those D's that you're picking up on is also inside another scheme. Just one bar earlier was South, Mouth, Douse, House, and then you have these internals, and they close out the scheme with, this kid is out. It's a very tight, well measured verse.

[@amyparman]

I’ve been waiting for you to get to the disciplined dissidents part - the peak of the lyric (and delivery) skills in my eyes

[@Lowekinder]

Washington was still really popular but the bloom was coming off the rose. In addition to his age and health he was facing more and more open disagreement, and he was not accustomed to that. He was very prideful and viewed himself as serving at everyone's behest, he did not take naked criticism well. Hamilton was basically his fall guy, anyone who disagreed with him couldn't attack his character so they implied he was old and senile and that Hamilton was the real president and attacked him. G. Wash knew and historians tend to agree he would have had a rocky third term. This preserved his legacy in more ways than one.

[@amykat4265]

It's hard to choose a favorite song in this musical, and I wouldn't say One Last Time is my favorite, but it does have some of the greatest emotional impact on me. It really puts a great deal of feeling into the concept of why Washington stepped down when he did, and what a huge impact it had. It created an expectation and a political norm that no president would serve more than two terms - right up until FDR served four, and after that, as popular as he was, they made a constitutional amendment to formalize the two-term custom. It was THAT important a precedent that Washington set, and America as a democratic nation may not have lasted the way it did if Washington hadn't made that choice. He was not a perfect person, but this song really shows how impactful he was as our first president. The inclusion of the actual words from his farewell address are so important, especially since Hamilton was his speech writer. Also Chris Jackson can BELT like nobody's business and he held nothing back in this song! (Fun fact, Chris Jackson was the singing voice of Moana's father in the movie Moana. Temuera Morrison was the speaking voice, but Chris Jackson brought his musical skills.)

[@antina888]

I always interpreted One Last Time as not only Washington's resignation but also that he died. The line George Washington's going home to me harkens back to the Black church where we say the person went home or went home to glory. Love your reactions.

[@vly9257]

He actually died about 2 years after he left office, but I know what you mean. I'm glad he got a little retirement 😊

[@MM-jf1me]

One Last Time is definitely the audience's farewell to the active character Washington. I think the somberness, lighting, and his farewell speech referencing the mansions of rest could lead to an interpretation of referencing his future death as well as the death of an era of American history.

[@AmariLeone]

A bunch of great points in this thread

[@thechonus3858]

@@AmariLeone The change in lyrics - from "Thomas Jefferson's *coming* home" to "George Washington's *going* home" -- not just going back to Mount Vernon, but it's also foreshadowing his death only two years later -- the use of "going home" in the sense of dying and going to heaven/God. And if someone hasn't already shown you this, Jackson's final pose in the song is a tribute to Gilbert Stuart's famous portrait of Washington: www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2020/portrait-president-not-so-young-man

[@marc68521]

Also want to say that Washington didn’t step down because Jefferson was running. Instead Jefferson is running because Washington is stepping down.

[@AmariLeone]

That makes more sense, why run if you didn't think you could win

[@21...tristan...12]

I came as soon as I heard, lmao! I was stoked to see you posted again. You are the only person whose Hamilton reaction is actually good to watch. Everyone else skips through and barely pay attention but you focus both on the music and story. Thank you!!

[@DaeMarius]

Read the first line in angelicas voice

[@AmariLeone]

Welcome back! And thank you so much for the kind words!! Hope you enjoy this part as well!

[@HazelCat09]

Exactly! I love this reaction series so much!

[@21...tristan...12]

@@AmariLeone I feel as though I could watch your videos even if they were days long 🦁

[@-Olea-]

There's also the Knox Hill reaction which I would strongly advise. Him and Amari are two of the most insightful and interesting reactors to watch ever in the world!

[@michelletaylor4916]

As a history major i can tell you France demonstrated patience until we established our credibility.They waited after the Battle of Saratoga, while the French Revolution lacked organization. It descended into violence, with various factions vying for control. This was distinctly different from the American Revolution, and I believe the decisions made during that time were justified.

[@TheW1ntersProject]

Yeah also like 90% of the French revolution was just them chopping peoples heads off. Most of them being the people who wanted to rebel in the first place

[@DemonsRun42]

Absolutely love these Hamilton reactions. Please keep them coming. I watch every second and now have anxiety that they will end, in the near future

[@AmariLeone]

I plan to react to all of the Ham auxiliaries when I am done with the musical itself and also plan to react to other musicals as well, some of which you might be a fan of! Stay tuned!

[@saraburwash7491]

Same!

[@olixia6948]

Yeah! The recording of the movie was actually Christopher’s last performance as Washington! :)

[@aiofefern164]

The film is 3 performances. 2 in front of an audience & 1 on an off day in order to get the close up angles.

[@thechonus3858]

No, it wasn't. According to the official Hamilton site, his last performance was November 13, 2016. This was filmed in June of 2016.

[@TheOffBrandHalfblood]

So glad you uploaded! I'm pretty sure I've said this before but if I haven't your reactions and commentary on Hamilton has really changed the way I view it, sure I enjoyed some of the songs and I understood a lot of the meaning but the way you go in and dissect all of the motifs and musical meanings make me appreciate it a lot more!

[@AmariLeone]

Welcome back! I am really honored to be apart of your enjoyment of this masterpiece!

[@danniparker2755]

Honestly one of my favorite parts of Washington on Your Side is “I get no satisfaction witnessing his FITS OF PASSION. The way he primps and preens and dresses like the PITS OF FASHION.” Elite.

[@AmariLeone]

This is one of my favorite parts of the song too! That little flip of the initial syllable of the phrase is excellent! I didn't notice it until editing unfortunately

[@aiofefern164]

@@AmariLeoneits a hilarious line given Jefferson (the character) is standing there drapes in purple velvet. But also the real Jefferson was basically broke. He threw elaborate parties & dinners to keep up appearances because he was a terrible money manager. Hamilton was incredibly financially astute & Jefferson was jealous

[@DT-ny7kf]

I love one last time so much and in like Christopher Jacksons last time playing Gerorge Washington he sounds so much more emotional 😭

[@AmariLeone]

Which fits the emotion of the song so well! Stellar performance!

[@nbarrio]

But as far as I know this was not Jackson's last performance

[@thechonus3858]

@@nbarrio It wasn't. According to the official Hamilton site, his last performance was November 13, 2016. This was filmed in June of 2016.

[@Damaris756]

This string of songs is probably my favorite in act 2. I love singing/rapping along to the “if Washington isn’t gon listen to disciplined dissidents, this is the difference, this kid is out!” Thank you for another reaction! 🦁

[@AmariLeone]

Yeah this part has great song after great song for sure!!

[@thedoctor4637]

Yes, it was parts of the last two paragraphs of Washington’s Farewell Address. Washington only survived two more years after stepping down, adding to the emotion of this song. Washington continued to serve as the chancellor of William and Mary College and was the Senior Officer of the US Army for the last year of his life. One Last Time is the song that gets to me of Hamilton, one of only a few songs from musicals which hit me this way.

[@maryannegay8842]

I read the biography, Hamilton, that inspired the musical. Notes for Washington's resignation speech were found in Hamilton's papers, proving Hamilton helped create the speech.

[@kellyg2635]

i think that the fits of passion/pits of fashion rhyme might be my single favorite piece of clever lyricism in the musical

[@rjross1087]

I agree! I am so happy to be alive right now in order to experience this modern masterpiece. I’ve been blown away by Lin’s genius from the beginning, and have gleaned so much insight from your commentary. You are an astounding young man and I’m so grateful I found you. ❤️

[@katherinejackson9770]

🦁Your commentary on the significance of Washington stepping down was excellent

[@Caterfree10]

49:34 iirc, yes this is the exact words written for Washington. I really love how the real historical words were used here tbqh. It’s a definite tonal shift, but it also fits given it’s also the first leadership shift for the US itself. (Even if lbr, Mr. Washington is doing his rest on the backs of slaves. Ah the hypocrisy of historical figures never ceases to amaze and frustrate in equal measure.)

[@AmariLeone]

"I really love how the real historical words were used here" It gives the scene that much more punch! "Ah the hypocrisy of historical figures never ceases to amaze and frustrate in equal measure" As is the nature of humanity unfortunately.

[@React2This]

The characters who rap and those who sing have a different relationship with time - savoring or waiting, versus always chasing.

[@AmariLeone]

Oooh good point!

[@Cleow33]

Eliza is the only major character who does not rap. (She does beatbox tho 😂). I’ve heard people say that it’s because she can take her time because she lived such a long life. The others are all in a hurry to get their business done.

[@hanneke0607]

When i saw Washington cry at the end for the first time watching this, i felt him so hard! That job was his life work, but as he sang, he wanted to enjoy and live his life in this country, as just one of them, without the pressure, just being home.. ❤

[@AmariLeone]

Which is what many who have worked very hard for a very long time can relate to

[@jaiyanasworth8008]

I lit up when I saw how long this one was!! Cabinet Battle 2 to One Last Time is probably my favorite 3 song run in the whole show!! One Last Time is my all time favorite Hamilton and musical theatre song because it always makes me cry. Not from the emotion but from the pure vocal talent and passion every Washington puts into it! I saw Hamilton twice live and both times I sobbed like a baby lmao *side note I love imagining the panic in the orchestra pit every time One Last Time was coming up cause Chris Jackson never performed it the same way twice 😭 Also one of my favorite little things about Washington on Your Side is how much Burr is inserting himself in it, he started instigating and still wasn’t completely included. During “Southern Motherfucking Democratic-Republicans”, he joins late since he is not a southerner and is really just isolated from his two counterparts Overall great video, sorry I talk so much but these are really the highlights of my week cause I feel like I’m just geeking out about Hamilton with another music person

[@AmariLeone]

"Cabinet Battle 2 to One Last Time is probably my favorite 3 song run in the whole show!!" Bang after banger after banger! "cause Chris Jackson never performed it the same way twice" Like he did different runs or changed his timing or what? "he joins late since he is not a southerner and is really just isolated from his two counterparts" Oooh I didn't even notice that! Nice catch! "sorry I talk so much" Now I know you aren't apologize to ME of all people for talking too much 😹

[@MelanyBlackDH]

🦁🦁 I just want to add a detailed I cannot believe I didn't notice before: when Hamilton says "you could continue to serve" the music references Non-Stop (I might be wrong about the song, but it's definitely one about Hamilton doing a lot of things) and it cuts off immediately when Washington says "No", showing the difference between them, with Hamilton going 100 mph doing things and Washington trying to teach an entire nation a lesson by stopping.

[@laureninstlouis]

🦁 This was great! I am similarly floored to the point of my vocabulary failing me by the absolute genius of this musical, and how it makes me care so much about stuff i always thought was boring. One More Time gives me chills every time i hear it. The depth and passion of your analysis has rekindled my love of Hamilton to the point where I've actually started reading the biography by Chernow that inspired LMM. Me - reader of fantasy and sci-fi - choosing to read a biography of a revolutionary war hero?!?! Who even am i now?!

[@nanacheese9135]

It is fun knowing that you are going to experience something incredible with each song and we know how you are going to respond .We may not have your ability but appreciate your passion.You are truly one in a million.And,when the spirit moves you,no words are necessary .We know,bra,we know🦁

[@Festus171]

Yeah, I still can't pick a favorite song from this. You should feel absolved regarding your reactions by simply acknowledging the awards that this piece of art won. I'm in my 60's and I felt this musical was a huge pivotal piece of art. "It's so Wow!" Perfect reaction... again. Keep 'em coming! 🦁

[@AmariLeone]

Appreciate that! And yes it makes me feel very vindicated that they apparently threw the whole trophy case at this work of art lol

[@Jortlus317ohYEAH]

"One Last Time" is my favorite track in the show! Happy to finally see you listen and break down your thoughts.

[@AmariLeone]

Understandable, it is such a great song & performance!

[@suttonz6067]

23:40 burr just inserting himself gets me every time 😂😂

[@AmariLeone]

Super funny reaction by Diggs

[@Kiki-cs8xv]

Okay, I completely understand the point about America being "disloyal" to France at this time, but Hamilton has a great point. The treaty they signed (and the government they therefore swore to support) was with the King of France. That king had been executed by many of the same people who fought alongside the Americans. So their loyalties are completely divided. Are they meant to honor their treaty and fight for the French aristocracy, or are they meant to break their treaty and fight for the people of France? It wasn’t a simple question of supporting their friends, because they had friends on both sides.

[@myst0dreamer]

You are right, and I was going to point this out too. Lafayette was an Aristocrat who believed in democracy, but the French revolution was not the most democratic of revolutions. It was a brutal civil war that turned into a violent suppression of opposition. It depends a little on exactly when this discussion was taking place. And the question wasn't, what side is the US going to take in France's internal problems, but are they going to support the country of France against the country of Great Britain? If this is the beginning of the Napoleon's Wars, then what we are asking is, will we support a nominally anti-monarchic regime led by a guy with imperialistic and monarchic tendencies himself, or the traditional monarchies of Europe? It's a lot easier to make this decision based on hindsight. In addition, the US has always had a tendency to isolationism, and the argument between the two sides, Jefferson and Hamilton, is an early indicator of that. A number of Amari's generalizations about the US intervening in other countries' affairs simply were not yet true. This is something that really only came about in the 20th century. Lafayette didn't help us because he had ideals and wanted to help his friends, there were other strategic motivations. And helping France isn't about helping their friend, Lafayette. Everyone had other motivations. Foreign relations isn't personal, it's about power. Sorry to say. The US was still a weak nation, and it's possible that getting into a another war against Great Britain could lead to Great Britain re-acquiring the US as colonies.

[@Kiki-cs8xv]

@myst0dreamer This is before the Napoleonic Wars (which didn't start until 1803). Washington stepped down in 1796, so I'm guessing they're talking about the War of the First Coalition. It was a big mess.

[@melissacosta9464]

Wow- was gone taking my mother for her errands the last few hrs then come back to a new video! So excited! Only found you yesterday and have been so eager to hear your reaction to the rest of Act 2. Won't give anything away but be prepared for tears. I've been through a lot of personal loss and worry about those who go into this blind and could be triggered. The final song (Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story) and what we learn in it is TRUE and shows your girl Eliza to be even more full of love and loyalty than we even could've imagined 💞

[@DPM917]

A song about the virtues of the peaceful transfer of power.- a new concept Washington taught the world to recognize. A gift to humanity. Washington could have remained in power for as long as he wanted. He is a war hero and loved by most in his new country and could have ruled for life. As a political science and history geek, this song gets me every time!

[@freestylekarate846]

Been watching since the beginning but had to comment. I’ve loved Hamilton for years but you’ve rekindled that love. 🦁

[@AmariLeone]

I am so happy to hear that! Appreciate you watching!

[@churoism]

🦁 this is the part of the play that always makes me feel ALL THE FEELINGS and I think the first time I saw it I was kind of forever changed.. I hadnt had a piece of art affect me so much in a long time, maybe ever, and its this section in particular

[@AmariLeone]

Art's impact is it's the beauty!

[@dwilborn1257]

One Last Time is my favorite song from the musical. Chris Jackson nails it in every performance.

[@AmariLeone]

I can't speak on other performances but he absolutely smashed this one!!!

[@rosahuerta380]

I love how expressive you are... I need this energy while watching... Thank you again for not disappointing and absolutely blowing this reaction out if the water ❤❤❤

[@AmariLeone]

I appreciate you watching the videos & also appreciate that this time you did give me a scare about your safety while doing it! 😹

[@rosahuerta380]

@AmariLeone I was kinda driving while I was watching/ listening 😔😮‍💨

[@AmariLeone]

@@rosahuerta380 Sweetie 😭

[@rosahuerta380]

@AmariLeone I'm incorrigible 🤷‍♀️

[@AmariLeone]

@@rosahuerta380 If I was rich, I'd buy you a self driving car but alas I'm not in the "gifting cars" room yet lol

[@joshharris6406]

one last time is one of my favourites. i love the emotion he shows about the legacy left behind. I also love the fact they use part of the actual address Washington gave in the song. it just adds so much.

[@suttonz6067]

16:50 "Lafayette's a smart man he'll be fine" Also Lafayette: *is currently in prison*

[@AmariLeone]

#FreeMyHomie!

[@WalkingTaako42]

Lafayette was actually in an Austrian prison at the time, having fled the French republic when the revolutionary government was going to execute him.

[@onenof10]

Yeah, the French helping the American revolution was a matter of "the enemy of my enemy" but the US getting involved in the French revolution is much less clear. "They helped us" doesn't work well when "they" are fighting themselves. Sure, the royalty weren't the ones in the trenches, but they were the ones funding the guns and ships. So which side is the ally you come to the aid of? I can see an argument that says "We'll go with Lafayette. Oh, he's sitting this one out? Works for us."

[@JWK1101]

@@onenof10 Yeah, there's a legitimate argument to be made that the First Republic was a completely different country to the one the US signed a treaty with.

[@jenniferlenfestey5335]

🦁- Ah, hearing math terms referenced in song reminds me of my old favorite, “Standard Deviation” by Danny Schmidt. Washington stepping down and leaving the Presidency is how you win Tony’s. It’s one of my favorite scenes. Saying, “Whatever it is, Jefferson started it,” and then, “Whatever you say sir, Jefferson will pay for his behavior,” is one of favorite lines. But, Hamilton writing Washington’s resignation speech and slowly transitioning to Washington delivering the speech is amazing! And seeing C.Jackson conversing with B.Obama at the White House event has me pondering if Barrack was taking notes towards his future speech.

[@simonevandermerwe4445]

4:03 i think he's the one that said "yo who the F is this?" in Non-Stop haha

[@AmariLeone]

A legend!!!!

[@sage145]

On the topic of “the emperor has no clothes”: it’s an old story about an extremely greedy emperor who essentially gets his ego played on by a scammer who comes in and sells him clothes that are supposedly the highest quality. The emperor doesn’t want to admit that he can’t see the fabric or the clothes created, so he wears the “clothes” (they don’t exist, he’s been scammed and doesn’t want to admit to it) in a parade and no one says anything about it until a child not afraid of speaking out shouts, “The emperor has no clothes!” In this context it’s Jefferson threatening to “expose” Hamilton. Loving your reactions btw!

[@KSan357]

I believe they tell him that only those with high intelligence can see the fabric and that's why no one admits they can't see it

[@beckyshaw3848]

That’s it right there. Right before TJ says “the emperor has no clothes” a cast member hands him a document. He’s looking at it when he speaks the line. In essence he thinks he’s got the goods on Hamilton “busted!”

[@AmariLeone]

Yeah someone on Patreon just gave me the full run down on the Emperor's New Clothes story, & all I have to say is: This is the greatest story I’ve ever heard in my entire life! Children are fearless, conmen are terrifying, narcissists are moronic and sycophants are cowards. So much packed into a short story, Disney should’ve turned this into a movie. Anyway TJ seeing himself as the one enlightened person who is also courageous enough to speak on the issue everyone else is too afraid to address is HILARIOUS!

[@isttra]

The vine and fig tree, are traditional Jewish symbols of peace and prosperity. Moreover, the blessing of Micah 4:4 continues with the comforting assurance-“and none shall make them afraid.” Love that they use direct quotes from his actually speech.

[@saraburwash7491]

🦁 I'm so grateful for all the work and thought you put into these. I love the lengthy videos where you can't keep yourself from talking but I also loved you just getting caught up in the show for a bit today and forgetting you're working. 🥰 As always your insight and emotional commitment to this series and show are awesome and inspiring, and I'm just so grateful that this series exists.

[@toiaru]

BRUH we neeed moreeee. Love your reactions ❤

[@efkastner]

7:19 ✨A Wild Editor Amari Appears ✨(this makes me so stinking happy!!)

[@AmariLeone]

I had to let the people know what's up!!! 😤

[@charlesallen2306]

Another Epic reaction. Your videos are the most details analysis of Hamilton. I hope one day LMM will watch these and provide his perspective, especially to the call backs in the music and lyrics that weave throughout the performance.

[@panfanwithaplan]

Your edits continue to frickin' kill me every time, I need a download of Where The Wild Things Are with Diggs' face on it asap lmao

[@AmariLeone]

Appreciate that! That is the longest but most fun part of making these videos lol

[@KarinTheDragon]

Two things that I don't think I've seen in the comments here yet that I think are interesting/cool: 1. When I read the biography this musical was based on, I found out that the scripture quoted in "One Last Time" was actually Washington's favorite bible verse, and was frequently used in his writings. 2. Christopher Jackson once said in an interview (paraphrasing) that his mom used to tell him he could be the first black president when he was a kid. In his mind, bc he was a black man that got to play the very first president, SHE WAS RIGHT 😭

[@KarinTheDragon]

Oh, & 🦁

[@purplelikefire]

youre right, its such a densely packed musical its so easy to lose yourself in it. One of the best musicals to go back and listen to because you will find things you missed, foreshadowing etc. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🦁

[@AmariLeone]

Agreed! During the editing process I often find myself saying “oh man how did you miss x” about 100x though lol

[@yuu5175]

🦁 Ah yes, "Schuyler Defeated" (the song from the beginning no one cares about) That song was WAY longer before the final version and its kinda creepy tbh, I won't say more, because I assume you will react to it, but it really gives you a light on Alexander and the way he treats Eliza, as if it wasnt bad enough lol. ALSO FUN FACT!! Lin-Manuel said that was his favorite song from the musical and that it was underrated. I'm guessing he's joking because no one likes that song LOL

[@arsasale4564]

I loved this reaction. I’m always discovering new things about Hamilton with your reactions and I love that. I’m not even from the US (I’m from Argentina) and I always cry with “one last time” 😭😭😭😭

[@AmariLeone]

¡Viva la Argentina! 🇦🇷

[@katwithattitude5062]

For the record, Sydney James Harcourt played Philip Schuyler, James Reynolds, a character you haven't seen yet, and was an understudy for Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson/Marquis de Lafayette, and George Washington. Hamilton believed France only got involved in our Revolution to stick it to England. That's one reason for his argument. Another reason is America had no Navy, no Army to speak of, not a lot of money, and were still trying to get our own act together. What would we have helped them with? If we had helped France we could have come under British rule all over again. Hamilton did write the majority of Washington's Farewell Address. It was based on an earlier draft written by James Madison before Washington decided to run for a second term. I liked how it started out with Hamilton saying the words with Washington joining in and then Washington alone, so Hamilton wrote the draft, they both worked on it, and it became Washington's words alone.

[@AnonUnlimited]

One last time really hits harder these days tbh. Its true that theres not a lot of men who would make the same choice and we have to live with someone trying to undo the foundations Washington created through this decision.

[@shawnamcdonnell7291]

"The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Anderson is a fairy tale in which a vain emperor cares only for the clothing he wears. The Emperor gets taken advantage of when two weavers tell him that they can create a fabric that will reveal anyone unfit or too stupid for their role.

[@vampdan]

The Emperor's New Clothes (short-short version): Emperor surrounded by sycophants who only fuel his delusions gets sold the most magnificent outfit. The new clothes are only in his mind; and it isn't until he is in the midst of a crowd NOT enamored by his power that he is made to realize: he is in-fact naked. His clothes are invisible (which is why Jefferson's line "We won't be invisible" is so good). . For "One Last Time" they actually use the words of Washington's farewell address in the song. I had read his address previous to seeing the musical, and as they go into it I immediately started tearing up (and do every time I hear it). There is another leader in history did the same thing: Tokugawa Ieyasu. After he ruled as Shogun he retired so his son could take over so he got to be the power behind his son's throne to ensure stability. His dynasty, and Japan's isolation, lasted more than 200 years (until Commodore Perry's ironclads sailed into Tokyo Bay).

[@AubreyAuthor]

🦁 so glad for another great reaction! You are most definitely the best Hamilton reactor on KZbin! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@AmariLeone]

Appreciate that Aubrey! I'll see you at the next one!

[@just-married8627]

Hamilton's lack of loyalty to Lafayette put me in mind of his lack of loyalty to Eliza in this video for the first time ever. I think because watching you watch his infidelity hit differently. For me, it was just oh he cheated; men cheat. But watching you be incensed about his lack of loyalty, then when watching him bounce on Lafayette hit differently.

[@AmariLeone]

Many men do cheat but for me what he did was trash and so I said so. People got mad & I continued to say so because I continue to think so 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@arnellivy2143]

It is enthralling for me to watch you enjoy the lyricism of Washington on Your Side”!! I’ve always been a theater geek, but being a black woman raised in Oakland, I was steeped in hip-hop, so this play was the best of both of my worlds colliding, and lyrically, Washington on Your Side is one of my top 3 songs in the show. The alliteration is crazy 🤩💚💖

[@cyndeliffick5170]

A thought about the alliteration and rhythms of the lines-it is thought that Shakespeare uses alliteration to help the actor and the audience feel a character's emotions through the type of sound chosen for.the alliteration (or assonance.) For example , in Richard III' s first speech, he says, " Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this son of York , and all.the clouds that loured upon our house in the deep bosom of the ocean buried." In the first line alone, there are 6 's' sounds with more to come. If articulated carefully, the audience will hear an undercurrent of snakelike spund. Elizabethans believed that snakes were associated with Satan, and Shakespeare used sound as well as words and physicality ( hunchback) to heighten the image of evil in this character. As for assonance, there are 5 words that have vowel sounds like 'ow'. 'Ow' typically indicates pain, which could be the result for being shunned for.his infirmity. It would not surprise me if LLW could be employing some of this kind of thinking, consciously or unconsciously. Anyway, sorry for the long post.

[@goblinlover6]

i loved this reaction ! I get so excited every time you post a new one !! “one last time” is definitely one of my fav hamilton songs for sure. After the song “i know him” the musical will start getting CRAZYYY I can’t WAIT to see your reactions ! the songs “The Adams Administration” and “We Know” are back to back songs and I can’t wait for you to react to those cause jefferson,madison,and burr give huge mean girl vibes 😭 they were already giving those vibes plotting on Hamilton in “washington on your side”

[@amyg7047]

The Emperor not having clothes is a reference to a children's story. Powerful emperor is convinced he has magic clothes, most beautiful in the land, but that they are invisible. The population cows to his delusion and acts like he is wearing amazing outfits while he walks naked. It is finally a child who asks why isn't he wearing clothes and people start to accept that they have been swallowing a lie blindly rather than believing what they see. How it relates here, Jefferson is suggesting Hamilton is the Emperor and that he is not in fact all he is made out to be and Washington needs to see that too.

[@spookyghost6713]

One Last Time makes me so emotional because of how significant the decision for Washington to step down was, and continues to be. I'm not super patriotic but democracy is a beautiful thing 🦁

[@isttra]

Love your reactions. It has been sooooo amazing to re-experience Hamilton with you @AmariLeone! 🦁❤

[@bethanyvandiver9966]

One Last Time is my favorite song from Hamilton. I get goosebumps every time I hear that song. Christopher is phenomenal!!

[@WalkingTaako42]

Yes, that is verbatim the end of the Farewell Address

[@michelemdemarco]

🦁Amari, yet another fantastic reaction to this incredible musical - number 12 and rolling strong. The best part of these reactions (for me) is watching you 'bruh' with utter disbelief and appreciation for what Lin Manuel created and his extraordinary cast presented. I echo others here in the comments when they say that your reactions have brought new light and revelations about the story as whole, and a new found appreciation for the incredible musical prowess and lyrical genius of this show. Looking forward to the next installment ~ but definitely take a breather to allow this one sink all the way in. 🦁

[@LoriPeace]

As a Christian, and specifically as a preacher's daughter, I love that you recognized that scripture and know who wrote it. Good for you, and good for your mom too!

[@NorthJackson-fy9pu]

Seeing your appreciation for art is so lovely, it makes me appreciate this show even more. Thank you for sharing this. 🦁

[@zynboy4118]

Really impressed at your ability to make these videos and get really deep into it. Keep it up brother

[@AmariLeone]

Thanks man, I’m trying to make these videos as enjoyable to watch as it is to listen to the musical for the first time!

[@Caterfree10]

EARLY TO THE PARTY LET’S GOOOOOO. Sorry to the channel I was catching up on before this uploaded, this is more important lmfao. Editing this one to add the lion 🦁 emoji. /o/

[@AmariLeone]

RIP to my colleagues but happy to have you back again!!

[@paulstrunk662]

As an audience member, I absolutely love how this is broken up. Your friend knows you well, and chose perfect segments. That said, if I were in your shoes, I’m not certain I could wait a few days to find out what happens next! I’m a big Hamilton fan, and while I live in PA I traveled the two hours to NYC and waited in the Broadway cancellation line twice before getting to see it with the original cast…and they are all crazy talented. A few months later I was in Hell’s Kitchen and saw Diggs talking to friends (or fans) on a street corner, likely walking to the show. Seemed like a nice guy… a few weeks late he won the Tony. Anyway… loving your reactions! 🦁 🦁 🦁

[@AmariLeone]

It helps that I am super busy during the non-ham bits of my life and the ham bit's stretch over several days out of the week.

[@zebzamboni]

The Emperor's New Clothes is a fairy tale about an emperor who got swindled by scammers who claimed that they had magical thread that was so fine and valuable that it could only been seen by those worthy enough to see it. He paid them handsomely and in return they "made" him exquisite clothes that was obviously non-existent, and he, in an attempt to not appear stupid and unworthy at not being able to see them, went along with the lie assuming that everyone else could see the clothes and he paraded around butt naked. Everybody in court, also fearing that they were stupid and unworthy, and also fearing him, pretended that they could see what wasn't there and gushed about how magnificent the emperor's new clothes were. He paraded through town and everyone got caught up in the lie until a kid shouted "hey, you're naked!" and effectively popped the collective delusion and eveyeone realized their emperor was an idiot in town square with his d out. Basically, its a parable about conformity, vanity, and nobody being willing to speak truth to power.

[@AmariLeone]

Yeah someone on Patreon just gave me the full run down on the Emperor's New Clothes story, & all I have to say is: This is the greatest story I’ve ever heard in my entire life! Children are fearless, conmen are terrifying, narcissists are moronic and sycophants are cowards. So much packed into a short story, Disney should’ve turned this into a movie. Anyway TJ seeing himself as the one enlightened person who is also courageous enough to speak on the issue everyone else is too afraid to address is HILARIOUS!

[@mahnoormajid6545]

Amari: I know this is long, sorry Me, as outro plays: THAT’S IT?! THAT’s LIKE 3 SONGS WHERE THE REST OF IT AMARI?! 😂

[@AmariLeone]

It was 4!! 😹

[@lyneb4668]

The number on songs that make me cry in this musical is absolutely ridiculous... One last time is so insightful. Gets me every time! Thanks again for sharing your reactions 🦁

[@jamckeen24]

I love your reactions so much that I’m always sad when they end!! 🦁 Every time. I, too, am so thankful to be alive in the time when Lin Manuel wrote and presented us with this gift!! I hope one day he sees your videos and if he only sees one - I hope it’s this one! ❤

[@AmariLeone]

"’m always sad when they end" I'm sorry to hear that, but good thing I talk so much then 😹 "I hope one day he sees your videos" It would be cool to have LMM see my videos for sure but I am also content to have you watching & enjoying them!

[@nanacheese9135]

Hey wordsmith of wordsmiths.Without spoiling anything,I believe that you can now see that one song begets another more incredible song and it has been crescendoing from the beginning,hence,your videos are getting longer and more amazing to follow right along.I do not even know how one can pick a favourite because they are all masterpieces,more or less,for the virtuoso reactor that just keeps crescendoing right along.I love your Ernest passion for defending/ describing the beliefs of being true to thyself,keeping loyal above all. and your fun- loving spirit dissecting of LMM in record time.Always happy to see another AL notification.

[@joshuapierce1452]

Apparently, Madison also helped Hamilton write Washington’s farewell address.

[@Sadsignet]

Please don't stop bringing up these motifs! I've listened to this soundtrack so many times are you're still bringing up one's that have slipped past me! My favourite part about One Last Time is the fact that Hamilton wrote the speech so is talking the words but Washington performed the speech and so he's singing it. I believe it is a word for word excerpt from Washington's actual resignation speech but I'm not American so don't take my word for it. Anyway thank you so much for these reactions, they make my day. Also those off the head bars mid-analysis deserve more attention 🦁

[@myst0dreamer]

I don't know if anyone touched upon this in previous comments, but the rivalry between Jefferson and Hamiliton is reflective of two opposing philosophies of what this nation was, and should be, and aspects of this still remains in US politics to this day. To give a very truncated summary, Jefferson represents the land-owning interests, emphasizing states'rights, and Hamiliton represents a different view, that is a federalist view. (I'd have to look this up to make sure I wasn't getting it wrong.)

[@efkastner]

Totally agree that it feels like garbage to not stand with our allies, and I also trust that someone in the comments will have a great take on this. All that said, Washington’s line, “the people are RIOTING” lives in my head 24/7 and comes out any time anyone says, “the people” in any context

[@AmariLeone]

A lot of people feel very strongly that we made the right decision which is fine, I expected as much, I still feel the way I do though & haven't really seen an argument that sways me yet.

[@efkastner]

@ Yup! It’s impossible to know if going the other way would have been better, worse, or even the same - so there’s a strong bias to think we made the right choice (and I think that’s what I think as well?) but it’s a real dick move to not help the people who JUST SAVED YOU

[@robertschrumpf2534]

@@AmariLeone Who are we supposed. to support during a French Civil War?!?! This was not a case of the French fighting the English, but of the French fighting the French. Come on AmariLeone, this has been pointed out in the Comments already!..

[@AmariLeone]

@@robertschrumpf2534 My comments weren't about the French fighting the French in their Civil War though. My commentary stems from 7:39 where GW says "France is on the verge of war with England" & my thoughts on supporting them or not in that specific cause which I go out of my way to illustrate.

[@aiofefern164]

@@AmariLeoneHamilton’s point was who are we standing with? The French monarchy are the ones that gave us the guns & ships. If we honored that treaty we would have been on the side of the monarchy not the people. Not very revolutionary. & Lafayette was in prison, so not exactly standing with our allies in that moment. Also, England didn’t just accept our win. They waited in the wings for us to fuck up for years hoping to retake the colonies. We had no navy and little money (Hamilton would know as the treasurer). We had few resources to help France with that wouldn’t have put us in a position to be retaken by England.

[@adrock1011]

Jefferson was known to be quite the peacock… he dressed flashy, ate & drank the finest… it only makes sense that he would look down his nose at someone like hamilton who didnt prioritize finer things so much Also… the jefferson D alliteration… you missed a sneaky one… “this kid is”. Kid is is pronounced in a way that adds another D sound

[@tomsmith5584]

For historical context, the war they were referring to was the War of the First Coalition, which was France against Austria and Prussia. Great Britain was allied with Austria and Prussia, and supported revolts in France. The United States remained neutral in European wars until 1917 and even then only got directly involved when Germany threatened to have Mexico invade the United States.

[@markkringle9144]

Also, the U.S. Navy at this time is 5 frigates, France and England have 100+ Ships of the line each. So, there is not much ability to influence stuff on the the other side of the Atlantic.

[@lizturner267]

Love it Amari! Your passion lights me up. Your loyalty is well understood, rarely though in those times did foreign governments enter civil wars like the French Revolution or the US Civil War. I wasn’t expecting this vid today so it’s a treat but jeez I'm blubbering every time I hear One Last Time! LMM is beyond genius, I love that he showed them warts and all. As a geek, I’m going to need more of your science references! You’re the best!!

[@thechonus3858]

When you said you feel grateful to have been alive when this was created, I fully expected you to quote "look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now" As much as I love how your helpers have broken up the songs in to thematic, manageable chunks, I do hope you'll rewind just a little bit and listen to the last lines of "One Last Time" and the rapturous applause to lead in to the next song - it's kind of thematically, organically, what brings on the next song.