FROM EPIC THE MUSICAL TO HAMILTON I Hamilton - Alexander Hamilton | (REACTION!!!)

[@clairexalexander]

If I had a nickel for every time I became obsessed with a musical written by a Puerto Rican who cast himself as the main character, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

[@jimjimcherie]

I was looking for someone to write something like this, thank you

[@guyeviatar1]

still trying to figure out if your second musical is epic or in the heigts

[@clairexalexander]

@@guyeviatar1 I did mean Epic, honestly had forgotten about in the heights lol. I didn't hyperfixate on that one as much.

[@derlis_whatever7033]

Lmao

[@jimjimcherie]

@@guyeviatar1 in the heights doesn't really count bcs it's written by the same person, so I'd assume Epic.

[@BroadwayBound009]

There is an entire pro-shot of Hamilton on Disney plus. They filmed the Broadway production with the original cast and it’s WELL worth a watch. The costumes, choreography and staging add so much to the experience and the actors are fantastic.

[@nicolehale133]

Definitely should react to this instead of the just the sound. Hamilton neeeeds to be seen

[@BroadwayBound009]

@ agreed! It’s an EXPERIENCE when seen and not just heard. Every element of the musical is thoughtfully done and well executed.

[@werwolfgamingyt8369]

​@@nicolehale133 id say its better to do the music only as reactions then watch the show hed have way less trouble getting past the copyrights and take downs that way most reactions doing the disney+ versions has to cut over some lines to let it get uploaded

[@nicolehale133]

@@werwolfgamingyt8369 that might be true in terms of KZbin. I'm more talking about experience wise. Just listening to the music loses a bit of the magic of the live performance. And already knowing the song makes watching it after less as well, imo

[@yaelvillafranca6223]

oh buddy i cannot wait for you to watch hamilton and get into the lore of oscar winner ariana debose

[@jessicashamblin4098]

Lin Manuel Miranda wrote all the songs. Super talented guy! He has written songs for a lot of movies too, like Moana and Encanto.

[@HIM_066xMusicReactions]

🤯🤯🤯 ty for educating me friend

[@cometgirl217]

@@HIM_066xMusicReactionsThere is also some crossover when it comes to the vocal performers! To avoid spoilers, that’s all I’ll say for now! 🤭

[@thatcrazychick3108]

It’s also important to add that LMM IS hamilton. he’s the writer and the lead.

[@allisonbergh4429]

Has no one heard of Vivo‽‽ It’s another animated movie with songs by Lin, where he plays a main character!

[@shaniquemcfadden7701]

​​@@allisonbergh4429My kids love that movie!! He is definitely very talented.

[@Outrider85]

"They must be rappers" -- He doesn't know! This man doesn't know!!

[@JennaB47]

Yay for you finding Hamilton!! 🎉 If you have Disney+, you can watch a filmed version of the musical, with Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hamilton. I highly recommend this - the visuals are amazing, too!

[@HIM_066xMusicReactions]

I can't take the credit, the community pointed me in the right direction, and I am soooo excited!!!

[@Kelly-i4j]

The visuals take it to a whole another level! I saw it live and it’s incredible!

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

​@HIM_066xMusicReactions The visuals are often what get reaction blocked. If you watch the film, you are likely going to have to blur it, or just don't show it. If you don't watch the film keep the song list or lyrics handy so you know which character is singing which song.

[@cometgirl217]

@@HIM_066xMusicReactions Following up on @ms.chuckfu1088’s (VERY accurate) comment… I’ve seen a few Hamilton reactions that apply a watermark and/or opacity shift to the original footage. It’s nice for the audience to have a visual “guide,” but it doesn’t need to be pristine. The most important thing is for YOU (the reactor) to see the visuals. Odds are good that most people watching already have the stage performance and/or various animatics embedded in their mind’s eye 🤗

[@sharondouglas9035]

YES! 100% Agree!

[@90wther]

you should definitely react to the musical, it gives you more perspective on what is happening! they're available on disney+ with full lyrics.

[@caroltz8220]

yes! and definitely put the captions on the screen as you said!

[@sharondouglas9035]

Miranda is a genius, full stop! You MUST watch (even if you do not react) to the Disney filmed version! Welcome to the "family". 😊

[@KarenTecott]

Before Lin wrote the full musical, he did a performance attempt White House Poetry jam. I think you would really like it. Obama was floored. Also, the Disney proshot is excellent. You'll find different characters have different rapping styles and/or musical genres. It's a work of genius.

[@tiffylew]

I will NEVER not watch a Hamilton reaction. LFG!!! 👏👏👏

[@jc_klay]

Many have said already, the original broadway cast has a video recording of the genius stage play, a highly well done piece of art on Disney+ and is worth an entire streaming service cost for a month.... or more! A classic.

[@Snarkerella]

"Reading every treatise on the shelf" is what they said. A treatise is a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject. That's actually not a double entendre. A double entendre is a word or phrase that has two meanings, one of which is often risqué or socially unacceptable -- that wouldn't be that in this case. You'll find that what you're going to find in Lin-Manuel Miranda's music is that he is able to blend them into multiple songs over the entire movie/film/play. It all has melodic brilliance and cohesion. It's just absolutely gorgeous and unlike anything we've heard before him. He's genius!

[@felixhenson9926]

double-entendres can be not inappropriate, and the aural resemblance between treatise and treaties is almost certainly intentional on Lin's part so I'd argue he rly wasn't wrong.

[@professionalvampire1]

The pro shot on Disney + is absolutely worth checking out. Seeing the show performed as intended adds so much, and the performances by all the actors are top tier. Lin Manuel Miranda is an absolute genius.

[@gr4ce..]

this is definitely one of those musicals where you need to see the visuals during the song

[@meganmorris1149]

You will not be disappointed!!! Can’t wait until you get to Satisfied

[@HIM_066xMusicReactions]

I am excited!!!!

[@WardenRose]

A few things Epic was heavily inspired by Hamilton, as you can really easily tell if you listen to the original "Full Speed Ahead" concept song and Ismarus, a cut song. Further into it, LMM took inspiration from MANY rap artists for a lot of these songs and how they flowed, one of the most commonly cited being Eminem. Also, there is an official recording of the broadway show they filmed back in 2016, and it's on Disney+. Your video will very likely get clapped hard if you show it on screen for too long, but It's good to have for yourself. I personally kinda prefer the live performances more myself, but the original cast recordings are still incredibly solid.

[@weirdbunmi]

If he doesn't want to show the Disney stage, there are several great animatics by talented artists for every song as well!

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

While I understand the feeling that this musical is structured differently than others, I'd argue this musicial is structed very similar to other sung thru musicals and operas. What's different is only the musical genres of this and some other songs. While this doesn't sound like a typical Broadway musical, the purpose and placement of the songs are very comparable to other sung thru musicals. (Evita, Sweeny Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Miserable, Rent and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. ) This opening song eases everyone into the right mood and starts the Alexander Hamilton story. It becomes a wilder ride as you go along but it follows conventional storytelling techniques. It's easier if you watch along, with captions turned on, or if only listening, with lyrics handy. We want to hear your initial impressions. Be reassured, most questions you have about the story or characters get answered in the next song, or a bit later. Except for the questions that are never answered. Relax and enjoy. I'll tag along.

[@cometgirl217]

New Hamilton Reactor? INSTANT SUBSCRIBE! 🤩

[@sharondouglas9035]

Me too, cometgirl! It's so wonderful watching others fall in love with it.

[@SSVVDEE]

Me as well I'm excited for him to see the rest of the music not being your typical musical sound

[@taneamarshall6971]

Same! I love watching people discover this masterpiece ❤

[@AubreyAuthor]

There are a couple moments in the visuals on Disney + that aren’t on the soundtrack, so I recommend checking that out ASAP.

[@chantelliao2632]

Can’t wait for you to get to “Wait for it “ and “ Satisfied “

[@deemo7868]

Visuals are a must. Disney+ The HamFans will get you to 50K

[@Alphasnowbordergirl]

The person who wrote Hamilton also plays Hamilton in the musical. You can actually see him introduce the musical as a concept back when Obama was president in front of said president on youtube.

[@irialefe13]

Lin Manuel Miranda (the writer) actually is a freestyle rapper, he has a group who does improvised live rap shows called Freestyle Love Supreme

[@iaml8gend120]

Disney + Disney +… but I’m cool with any Hamilton reactions you already got a new subscriber 😂 the lyrics are so good that you don’t need the visuals but the visuals enhance the experience so much… enjoy the journey

[@acatnamedm4529]

Hamilton doesn't really have speaking parts. Everything is either rapped or sung, it's more operatic in that regard. Highly recommend watching the Disney+ stage play since it's got some scenes not on the soundtrack and the choreography is a big part of the story telling.

[@brittanyjohnson1945]

Disney plus has the entire musical! Can’t wait for your journey!

[@violetaanimeweeb6310]

Lmao fun fact: Lin was heavily inspired by Eminem’s earlier writing style when developing the wordplay in this musical, it’s seen significantly within the heavier rap songs

[@dianayoder1285]

Its on Disney, but if you don't have Disney or are worried about copyrights, they do have KZbin videos of the songs. There are also animatics that you could watch instead

[@janineivey03121]

LMM did In The Heights before Hamilton, and it’s incredible

[@corinnecivish7673]

It's always so fun to come upon a new reactor coming to Hamilton. I'm a more audible rather than a more visual person myself. But, Hamilton the musical is something very special. The performances are as much of the whole experience as the music, and you really won't be getting a large part of the best is has to offer. It is a pain, because you will have to put some sort of graphic over the video, And you'll have to occasionally stop and also make brief edits, to keep the trademark orcs off your back. If you've ever considered a patreon channel, now may be the time. Though I've heard grumblings that they might be going after patreon channels to from trademark infringement.

[@josesolismusic]

How is it you watch this without at least finding out who made the musical? It was Lin-Manuel Miranda. He also made the music for Moana, Encanto, and won the Tony awards with his first musical In the Heights. Yes, there is visuals in Disney where they filmed the actual theatre production. You don't need much more, because it was so impressive.

[@Montcoshire]

Can’t wait for you to meet Hamilton’s crew 😉. Lafayette is the MAN!

[@samgardner6607]

There is several videos of the whole play on KZbin. Even the full play on a lot of streaming services. Also they patented to be the only play with a rotating stage. So why you have to watch the play cause the rotating stage is a HUGE factor.

[@clairexalexander]

Yeah Hamilton is on Disney+, but I know those reactions have to be heavily edited to pass copyright usually.

[@caroltz8220]

so excited for this! but please please do yourself the service of seeing the visuals as well... the filmed version is available on Disney+. I think you have to be creative with the editing to get it through KZbin, but it is so so so so worth it, I promise. Excited to see more!

[@E_btsot798]

there's a visual to hamilton! It's on disney plus but I believe you can still search the songs live on youtube! A musical suggestion for you: WICKED the musical, six, Dear evan hansen, rent to name a couple!

[@kendallpassmore2189]

Just as I wouldn’t enjoy a reaction ‘audio’ anywhere near as much as your reaction ’videos’ ❤, please react to the ‘movie’ of the live Broadway show!!! It features the original cast and adds so much depth to the Hamilton story. The physicality of the performance is amazing. These artists are on stage, with one intermission, for more than 2 1/2 hours. They are not just phenomenal singers/rappers, they are top tier actors and dancers. There is story context and emotion that can’t be communicated through music recorded in a studio. Plus, subtitles are available! Some of the raps are so fast that subtitles are a requirement (for most of us)! 😂

[@sueecavanau]

You MUST see the visuals of the entire musical - it's next level.

[@thevillagemadhouse7516]

Lin Manuel Miranda is a lyrical genius

[@oliviastagner3384]

Gosh I love Hamilton can’t wait for the next reaction

[@shannonslutzky4754]

The whole show is amazing, and the visuals really help. I’d def recommend watching it. A lot of hip hop in the whole thing.

[@SSVVDEE]

I like how early I am to this video please do more!! I recommend in order too! But the play is on Disney+, I'd watch patrons reactions for it too

[@vly9257]

Further recommend investing in Disney + and watching the pro-shot of the musical itself. As it is sung through, there are many short "filler" songs, so you might ask someone to suggest groupings of scenes to react to as a set. For example, the next 2 songs really go together. I'd suggest you watch this first one and the next 2 together. Thank you for sharing your reaction 😊

[@bunnyrabb1t]

Beside the version on Disney+ the whole musical had animatics for each songs

[@lostchild06]

They aren't as good as just the musical.

[@bunnyrabb1t]

@@lostchild06 some could argue with that. But they are more interesting visually - it isnt just one stage with the same actors for the same roles

[@lostchild06]

@@bunnyrabb1t In my opinion they are not interesting visually. I'm just not into them.

[@cityhonors1]

Subbed hoping for a Disney+ Hamilton Reaction! 🖖🏿🥰🐰

[@thecheekychipmunk9682]

I just subscribed just so I could see the joy on your face when you film a new reaction video of the actual musical on Disney + . I can hardly wait for that! 🥰🙏🏼

[@radicaledward84]

A couple things I think will let you enjoy the whole experience better: characters rapping or singing has a meaning, but I won't tell you which. Listen again to the starting drum roll and strings melody, because it will come back at the beginning of many songs. It's meant to represent someone knocking on a door and the door creaking open. Look for when this pattern changes.

[@AudsVids]

Subscribing in case you do more Hamilton. Def worth watching for the choreo and expressions.

[@RebeccaLopes]

You will not be disappointed! I tell people that Jorge is Lin’s son haha (to me it makes sense!)

[@HIM_066xMusicReactions]

😭😭😭

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

​​@@HIM_066xMusicReactionsHasn't Jorge said how much he was influenced by Hamilton? As Lin was influenced by Rent and JCS and Man of LaMancha.

[@felixhenson9926]

@@ms.chuckfu1088 Lin was influenced by a HUGE range of things, tho hiphop is obviously his primary influence ofc.

[@allisonbergh4429]

To respond to just your thumbnail: Yes, Broadway has bars! Broadway has a bit of everything, something for everyone, it hasn’t been just showtunes for a long time now. You should also check out In The Heights, which is another of Lin Manuel Miranda’s creations - it’s a blend of Latin and hip-hop and has some lyrics that rival Hamilton!

[@magic8027]

The musical visual is available on Disney+

[@sueecavanau]

You are awesome for doing this reaction! I will be watching you react to EVERY song and can't wait to see you respond to what's coming.

[@WintersLady]

Oooooohhhh a Hamilton reaction! Subbed to be here for it!! If you like it, watch the movie of it. It’s straight killer. If you can get the movie, it’s worth it. There are visual nuances that can be missed with audio only.

[@WestonLamb-kp4yt]

I would love to see more Hamilton reactions, all of the songs are great.

[@fiona8683]

Someone make him a list of songs he needs to listen together to make his experience better

[@radicaledward84]

Number one sequence to listen together: A Winter's Ball + Helpless + Satisfied, of course

[@fiona8683]

@radicaledward84 yeah, specifically this one

[@StoryMing]

Yes, there are visual recordings of the musical if you decide you want to do that.

[@KatharinaGagne]

U should def react to it with visuals!

[@Michganfanatic]

Oh yeah. Lin Manual Miranda is a great lyricist. He also plays Hamilton

[@reneepope-munro8115]

Hamilton ran so that Epic could walk - and that isn’t shade on Epic, Hamilton is just THAT special and important.

[@aiofefern164]

LMM also recently dropped a concept album based in the film The Warriors, co-written by Passing Strange star Eisa Davis. Its a gender bent look at the film & includes the voices of Busta Rhymes, Nas, Coleman Domingo & Lauryn Hill. Along with some Hamilton alum.

[@melissanunn5281]

Came here for the Hamilton reactions

[@Gimpygladiator]

Some songs NEED to be seen together, as they have a completely different meaning as stand-alone songs. HIGHLY suggest: 1. Get someone who knows the proper flow to give you a song breakdown to set yourselfup for a proper reaction. 2. Either watch the Disney version (stage play) WITH THE CAPTIONS, or use the videos with the lyrics embedded. The stage play gives you a TON of visuals, expressions, colors, movements, stage set-up, dancing, that the "recording only" version will not and cannot add to your reactions. The recording in the studio is great, but the stage play gives you a visual and pauses at various important moments thatthe audio-only copy could never offer. You already missed a LOT, and that was just one song! 3. Get a seat belt for that chair, cuz it's gonna be a bumpy ride! 4. If you don't mind spoilers, youre gonna get a LOT of historical context here that can't be found elsewhere. Lots of historical facts (and embellishments) in this show, and small things that you wouldnt know unless a fan told you about it, or you learned it from school. One non-spoiler/add-on: Washington really did throw his hat down at some point and got mad that the volunteers fighting this war weren't strong enough to beat the British. It's a small glimpse into history, and a small glimpse into a single line in the show that means more than people realize.

[@gigisplayground4657]

Omg I'm so excited!! I've liked this in advance 🎉😊

[@alesiaortego9715]

Yay!! So happy and excited you did this reaction!!!

[@t.h.egirls673]

should def watch with visuals (stage play) to get the full experience 10000% worth it!!!

[@yonukdeh]

Welcome to the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda! His other musical is In The Heights, about a latin enclave in NYC. Substibing for this ride! Also, for other things to react to...do you know BTS? Talk about lyrics, rap flows, vocals, choreo, production both visually & musically!! Plus they are humble, hard-working, smart, complete dorks basides the talent/looks/charisma! A whole rabbit hole (near 4-500 songs collectively, think, in many genres!

[@alejandroyepez]

Your in for the Best expirence

[@nicoletrudell2065]

React to the filmed version (Disney+) that stars this original cast (including the composer as Hamilton.)

[@CramosReacts]

Amazing you should def watch it

[@moramorandobianchi7093]

If you want visual like others I recommend the actual show over the animatics. The animatics are cool and usually well done but if you can watch the actual show with the actual actors on stage is way superior and you can find it online 👍🏽

[@mmcgrego51]

Check out The Warriors Concept album too.

[@robertschrumpf2534]

Disney+; YES!

[@trinitywayne6850]

you have to watch the musical after you listen to the songs it will be much easier to watch and the visuals in the musical are amazing!

[@wenexplosion5538]

There is animatics for this musical.

[@HIM_066xMusicReactions]

!!!!!!!!!!!! OOOO I'll be reacting to those ty for letting me know 🤜🏾

[@Skye_Writer]

@@HIM_066xMusicReactions honestly, the live shot version on Disney+ is WAY better. You can do the Disney thing for just one month or a trial period and you CAN go with the cheapest option with commercials...they don't show any commercials in the middle of the play, they wait until intermission.

[@skyt3265]

please do all of hamilton 🙏

[@HIM_066xMusicReactions]

I got you friend stay tuned! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@niloo_in_blue]

Hamilton is amazing, you're gonna love it. If you accept more suggestions, I think as someone who's new to musicals you should check out "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals". The production team (Team Starkid) has put a pro shot of it on KZbin for free, and it's a beautiful and interesting show.

[@ChampionNicole]

(Here because of Falling in Reverse) but I love Hamilton and Wicked!

[@renees4577]

You'll get so much more from the Disney+ version. Also, you're going to need subtitles because you'll miss a lot otherwise.

[@DebsZN147]

I think it’s best to watch the animatics for this musical or the clips from the movie to get the full visuals because they WILL be important through the story! 🙏🙏

[@DebsZN147]

OH a very very good animatic creator to watch is Ziksua and szin are very highly recommended for some songs plus more other creators you can find!

[@Knightowl1980]

Just skip the track listings and watch the stage show

[@luciaarnaotorrego6852]

You should check out the musical "six". I would love to hear what you have to say about it

[@Michganfanatic]

They have animatics for this but there is the Disney+ film. It’s straight from broadway with the OG cast. I prefer the filmed show it the animatics are good too!

[@roxannanagales2226]

You should react to In The Hights. It is also written by same person as Hamilton. 11:28 11:35

[@sheassweets-n-thingz5025]

Please also react to the warriors concept album by lin Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis. Its based off the 79 movie warriors

[@NearQuaad]

off topic as hell but just gota say damn you have some beautiful eyes

[@erinpiersontjbiggestfan9907]

U need to watch the actual play the visual makes it 100 times better

[@KatharinaGagne]

U should listen to six the musical next!

[@domi1610]

Please react to the visuals too!!

[@willcatrett149]

Please do You, Honey by Tucker wetmore Or Break first by Tucker wetmore please please

[@Sullenredgirl]

You should watch the animations !! I feel like you’d get a better understanding of what’s going on history wise that the musical can’t exactly portray.

[@lilythefujoshi7637]

for ACT1 i recommend szins animatics they did all of act 1 i believe, I love galactibuns work specifically its quiet uptown and best of wives and best of women

[@chantelliao2632]

They also have animatics

[@TheAlmaward]

First off, welcome to Hamilton. That saId, you are extremely late to the party, so please, stop acting shocked that the performance is good; the show won multiple Grammys, of course it's good, ffs. No one needs you to tell us that! LOL As for visuals, yes, the entire show was recorded live, and is available as a movie on Disney Plus. There are also some very creative animatics available on KZbin that you could check out. Finally, the main character is Alexander Hamilton, but the show is just "Hamilton," because Alex isn't the only one.This becomes apparent a few songs in. Enjoy!

[@gironez]

Writer of Lyrics and music by Lin Manuel Miranda. Hamilton is not a traditional musical.

[@aimeetravers-gould5710]

There is no dialect. The whole play is one song after another.

[@kle2videoproductions]

don't you dare compare Hamilton to Drake, Drake sucks.

[@Michganfanatic]

They have animatics for this but there is the Disney+ film. It’s straight from broadway with the OG cast. I prefer the filmed show it the animatics are good too!