Hamilton Noob Listens: "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?" w/"Alexander Hamilton" REVISIT

Hamilton is a phenomenal Broadway Musical, and Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom, Jr outdid themselves with this song and as Alexander Hamilton! In my "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? (From "Hamilton")" reaction I listen to MORE of possibly my new FAVORITE Broadway musical!
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Hamilton: An American Musical is a sung-and-rapped-through musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Miranda said he was inspired to write the musical after reading the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.
The show draws heavily from hip hop, as well as R&B, pop, soul, and traditional-style show tunes. It casts non-white actors as the Founding Fathers and other historical figures. Miranda described Hamilton as about "America then, as told by America now."
It's my first time listening to Hamilton and my first time listening to "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? (From "Hamilton")"
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[@YoBGS]

Hey friends, more Hamilton stuff to come INCLUDING cut songs, Weird Al, Hamilton in 7 minutes and more. BUT, I've also started a series looking at weird trends online. Check out my latest video on the wild man Andrew Tate here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHS6XoKHi5mig6M

[@ooperdoopers]

You should make a tier list of all of the songs, you should also check out the seminal tragedy by extra credits

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

You should try listening to heathers or six!!!

[@seththedanklord3648]

Now react to The Greatest Showman

[@lanahands781]

If you want to understand how. How much of a master L.M.M is watch this would love to see your reaction kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4iuYnVnes6Ebbc

[@IwasntHerebruh]

YOU HAVE TO SEE THE SAM LANSKY COVERS!!!

[@joannafraczak5302]

I like the interpretation in which in the end Eliza isn't escorted to the front of the stage by her husband, but by Lin Manuel Miranda himself, who is showing her the audience. Her final gasp is the reaction to the fact, that all these people heard the story she was telling all these years.

[@Ookirkpatrick12]

Lin has actually said that while that's a lovely thought, that was not the intention because the theory falls apart as soon as he is no longer playing Hamilton.

[@IONATVS]

@@Ookirkpatrick12 The main point still stands though: she is gasping at seeing through beyond the veil to paradise and beyond the fourth wall to see their story being told and remembered again in a way it hasn’t been for the century since her death.

[@Ookirkpatrick12]

@@IONATVS everything time Lin or Tommy Kail have been interviewed they've said there isn't a definitive reason for the gasp or cry. Each actress has their own interpretation. Even Pippa has said she thinks about it differently different nights. As Lin puts it "A gasp is a gasp is a gasp." It's art, there doesn't need to be hard and fast meaning 🤷‍♀️

[@IONATVS]

@@Ookirkpatrick12 While I agree that the same moment can have multiple valid interpretations and talking with the author and actors can give you insight into their interpretations, that doesn’t mean the popular fan interpretation is wrong, in fact I’d say that it seems to be the first interpretation so many viewers come to upon seeing it gives it a lot of credence, if not as the “word of god” (author’s intent when writing it) at least as a significant and meaningful interpretation that resonates with a lot of people. It frames the entire play, while focused on Alexander and narrated from the viewpoint by Aaron Burr as firmly dedicated to and identified with the memory and mission of Eliza Hamilton by definitively answering the question she asks in the final song with a resounding “yes, we will tell your story.” And it’s a damn beautiful one.

[@darsynia]

@@Ookirkpatrick12 While I hear that, an interpretation of art is an interpretation of art is an interpretation of art. I think when I watched it, I felt it was Lin (just like I thought it was Lin saying 'That's true!' about the tomcat) taking Eliza over to see the audience. And when it's someone else, it's the actor who played Hamilton taking Eliza over. 'Death of the Author' is definitely one of the lenses through which people interpret art and media, and while I respect LMM's take on what he was thinking when he wrote it, it's not 'wrong' to disagree since it's an interpretation. Tolkien struggled HARD with this, I can sympathize.

[@drewclark5905]

At the end, the actress who played Peggy also played Maria Reynolds. So the line “I loved him” was Angelica Eliza and Maria Reynolds

[@c2joker]

I was about to comment this! :)

[@st4rpt_603]

There was also some platonic thing going on between Hamilton and Peggy.

[@dragonbretheren]

@@st4rpt_603 "Your family brings out a different side of me. Peggy confides in me. Angelica tried to take a bite of me."

[@wojciagn]

And Peggy!

[@Sierra-ds8do]

Oh! I didn't realize that wow!

[@joseph.westbury]

The orphanage is still up and running today which is incredible. Eliza is absolutely the hero of this story. Her life was so difficult, with loss after loss, raising so many kids on her own, one of which was insane, and still accomplishing everything in this song.

[@IONATVS]

yes. this. Hamilton is the Protagonist, but Eliza is the Hero.

[@MsKathleenb]

Phillipa Soo (played Eliza) volunteered at that orphanage, before and after Hamilton.

[@queerqueen098]

@@MsKathleenb thats amazing

[@heftyrumble]

Now that you are done with the show. I can say this: Notice that Eliza is the only character in this show that doesn't rap. Along with the fact that Eliza has lived the longest out of everyone in the show is that, rapping in the show is showing that everyone is trying to say as much as possible in their shorter lives. Eliza has more time than everyone, so she is the only one she doesn't rap. That was explained poorly, bit I hope it came across. P.S. Can't wait for your reactions to the cut songs

[@cheesenewton6350]

@@ShadoeFoxz beatboxing and rapping aren't the same thing

[@marieroberts5458]

She doesn't rap, but she does beatbox for her son...*sigh* what a mother will do for her kid...

[@brendatighe392]

Eliza DID beat box to accompany Phillip who was reciting his poetry for Alexander.

[@heftyrumble]

@@brendatighe392 Like Renee said. Rapping and beatboxing are not the same, and that was backup for Phillip who died in the performance; earlier than most of the other characters

[@biasampaio5899]

She's not the only one who doesn't rap, Jasmine also never rapped either as Peggy or Maria. I understand what you meant but Eliza isn't the only character not to rap

[@kiwiparfaits]

this song makes me go feral it's so so good. such masterful lyricism, so meaningful. Eliza really did live another 50 years, she lived til 97 which is absolutely crazy for the time period. She had so much to do, and she lived her life to the fullest. And a few things, 1. The costume choice for this song. The only people in unique outfits are Burr (who lives), Hamilton (who dies), and Eliza (who tells your story) 2. This show is called Hamilton not Alexander Hamilton for a reason: it is as much of Eliza's story as it is Hamilton's. 3. The reason "the orphanage" hits so hard for us is that throughout the entire musical we are constantly reminded that hamilton is an orphan, so hearing that she went on to run an orphanage and care for orphans gives like the ultimate bittersweet and warm feeling. 4. Eliza's gasp at the end of the musical is up to interpretation, but the most popular one (and the one held by Philipa Soo) is that she is breaking the fourth wall, portraying the actual spirit of Eliza seeing the crowd and seeing how her and her husband's legacy is being told across the world now. Eliza truly was best of wives and best of women 😭 I saw hamilton in chicago in 2019, definitely go if you can!

[@kiwiparfaits]

really gonna miss these reactions, i know there's still extras, but man it's been an awesome ride. yours are some of my favorite hamilton reactions on here. seriously. the way you paid such close attention to stuff, i loved how you would pause and leave comments. when it comes to reactions theres a fine line between talking and silence, and i feel like you have a great balance. it was just incredibly enjoyable to watch you. I'm excited to see what you do next though :)

[@kiwiparfaits]

15:54 actually the one you missed here is peggy and maria were played by the same actress. "me, i loved him" as a sister and as the woman he had an affair with

[@Espion-]

Fun fact: Eliza was probably one of the only people in all of history to actually meet both Washington and Lincoln, because she spoke to both in her lifetime

[@TheAlmaward]

She gasps because Lin showed her the audience and she realized they've been telling her story. Note that she takes the first bow - in Broadway shows, that means that she's the main character. Lin's bow is second, and then the whole company bows. So the show is really about Eliza. ;) And yes, all three of the sisters loved him - because the actress who played Peggy also played Maria Reynolds. ;)

[@YoBGS]

Thank you, this makes waaaaaay more sense!!

[@audreypogue6306]

The musical is just titled "Hamilton" it doesn't specify *which* Hamilton. Think about it!

[@TheAlmaward]

@@audreypogue6306 exactly! ;)

[@whaleooo]

Thats not it, as the theory falls apart as soon as lin stops playing hamilton. It’s different for every eliza and they decide what it means when they do it.

[@TheAlmaward]

@@whaleooo That's your theory. Good for you. Have a lovely day....somewhere else.

[@marar8045]

Lin Manuel Miranda has said that he doesn’t tell the actresses that play Eliza what they’re looking at. They each have their own version and vision. I interpret it as her breaking the 4th wall and seeing the audience, realizing that their story has been told. Others think she’s looking at Hamilton adds she dies. It’s up to the audience to interpret it.

[@olanaowen7320]

I know one thing: it's brilliant.

[@XxSherlockianHeroxX]

I always think I'm safe when I make it through most of the song, but then, Eliza wants to tell us what she's proud of, and the company answers, "The Orphanage," and suddenly, I'm crying.

[@reginalutz3680]

For me it's the first "Eliza..." that just turns the waterworks on full force.

[@maricaabruzzese4520]

Omg same!

[@LunarL3xa]

Same, it's "The Orphanage" that gets me 😭😭

[@Gakuto86]

I tend to hold out until she sings, “In their eyes I see you, Alexander,” and then I just break 😭😭😭

[@dragonbretheren]

This last song makes you realize that the play is *not* titled Alexander Hamilton, just Hamilton. It's just as much about Eliza as it is Alexander. Regarding "Me? I loved him." In the opening song, Peggy in act 1 is the same actress as Mariah Reynolds in act 2.

[@saiyasha848]

Ah really interesting Detail: Washington owned Slaves. this is well documented. When Eliza sings "I speak out against Slavery" Washingtin stands behind her, looks shocked for a moment and then bows his head to her. It was Christopher Jackson(Washingtons Actor) way of acknowledging this uncomfortable piece of history.

[@rosekitten7097]

That's such an interesting detail!

[@AliceBunny05]

It also pays homage and catches the attention of the people who actually are well read on american history, because it is known that george washington did drastically change his views on slavery through his lifetime and though he did not make his feelings and convictions known publicly because of his concern for how it could tear the new nation apart, he did privately wish for the abolition of slavery, though he did believe it could not be accomplished through any other method than gradually introducing new legislation. In the end george washington's relationship with slavery is a more complex one, but I think it's fair to say if he'd been born perhaps 20-30 years after he was, that he may have had a much more true abolitionist approach. I think it's evident in many of his decisions and private writings that his priority was the nation as a whole and that he was very aware of how fragile it was, and in that sense he had some trouble opposing things even he disagreed with, for fear of causing massive rifts in the country which im sure he suspected could cause fragmentation of the country itself.

[@darrenwildeman5276]

One really small detail that often gets overlooked. When Eliza says "I speak out against slavery" Chris Jackson as Jefferson bows/hangs his head. Chris Jackson chose to do this as Washington being ashamed he didn't do more to fight against slavery and let it continue. Remember the line in Act 1 "Black and white soldiers wonder alike if this really means freedom" and Washington's "not yet" is a double endendre. Chis Jackson as Washington is hanging his head as a disappointment he didn't stop slavery when he could have and it would go on another 70ish years

[@CherryBlossom3x3]

Yea owning like 200 slaves really makes it hard to, you know, fight slavery.

[@sleepdeprivedmortal]

Cant get over the fact its already done, I was really invested in your commentary since your first reaction

[@YoBGS]

Right? I'm super paranoid everyone is gonna leave now that I finished lol

[@-dekinai-ko-]

Hello there

[@ShaneOuellette]

@@YoBGS No dude! Keep the track by track break down going. Do in the heights, tick tick boom any other musical film. This crowd will keep following!

[@sparvierosart]

Nah we’ll still follow you, cannot wait for your next serie

[@edisonlima4647]

One of the crazy thing about her accomplishments is that the orphanage she founded STILL exists to this day! I can't even imagine leaving such a long lasting legacy.

[@marar8045]

The actress who plays Peggy plays Maria Reynolds in Act 2. When she says she loved him she’s speaking as Maria, not as Peggy. Although as Peggy she did love him as a brother-in-law.

[@Hello_507]

at 7:02, washington does that facial expression because he is guilty of being a slave owner

[@randomaccount1010]

Oooo I never noticed that

[@3Rachelharper]

Christopher Jackson said in an interview that this was how he reconciled himself playing a slave owner. The face he makes when she says that makes me tear up every time.

[@Bent137]

Literally the first time I noticed the facial expression. But glad to know the story behind it.

[@SugarcatPlays]

Ive seen this like 50 times and i still cry like a baby at "the orphanage"

[@LunarL3xa]

Same 😭😭

[@marieroberts5458]

So that you know, not only is the ophanage still in operation, the ophans got a special performance, so the gasp at that performance had something extra on it. Also, Hamilton's banking system is still running like a top and the Bank of NY still exists after all these years, and he IS on the $10 bill, and there are a few statutes of him around, so it wasn't like he was completely forgotten.

[@marieroberts5458]

My grandmother lived to 108 and 11 months. She started wondering if God had forgotten her, since she had out lived her grandparents, her parents, her husband, all her brothers and sisters, a slew of her nieces and nephews, her husband's brothers and sisters, three out of her four children (the two boys as infant and toddler, my mother when I was 10) nearly all of her friends and cousins (there was one cousin still alive, in her nineties!). She had been a visitor to the local nursing home in her nineties, visiting people 20 years and more her junior, and once she finally landed in the nursing home herself, since she could no longer walk very well, she was the most 'with -it' person there, with the exception of the medical personnel and staff. I even got her into Harry Potter (French translation) and she lived to read "Goblet of Fire". She had lunch and took a nap and passed away in her sleep. She used to say to those who visited (and she had a ton of visitors) that it was a little quiet in that place (since most of the population was senile, and she could really only talk to the staff). So she was ready, more than ready, to move on to the next life.

[@Ivory81]

15:54 Yes they all loved him. If you noticed, Peggy’s actor is also Maria Reynolds, which is who she is representing there :]

[@mndm4967]

Sidenote: Groff and Daveed walk off stage holding hands which is just adorable.

[@liamwhite3522]

If there's one thing we know about Alexander Hamilton after watching this musical, it's that he's an immigrant orphan bastard. Eliza setting up the first private orphanage in the city Alexander put his whole life into... it's a wave of emotions.

[@Tustin2121]

If you’re interested in how all the songs in Hamilton intertwine with each other and reprise, I’d highly recommend several videos by Howard Ho on KZbin, who goes into great detail about basically all of them, showing what little musical tricks LMM used when writing it, how it all connects, what each means at different points in the show... it’s great.

[@3Rachelharper]

The Howard Ho videos are amazing, definitely watch those

[@looneyluna2000]

Eliza's gasp is subjective. It could be her seeing Alexander. It could be a fourth wall break where she sees the audience and everything Alexander accomplished. Or it could be a fourth wall break where she realized it was actually her story that was being told. No one knows for sure.

[@ninnotix1019]

So you we're asking why Peggy's actor also said "Me, I love him" It was because she also played Miriah Reynolds and because she's wearing white you can't be sure which character she's playing at that point. I really loved all of your reaction of Hamilton. I've been here since your first Hamilton video and its so weird that its done. If you want to react to more movie musicals I can highly recommend Newsies Live (Also on Disney+) Les Miserable (On Prime Video) Dear Evan Hansen (On Prime Video) The Greatest Showman (Disney+)

[@haroldkloran4323]

tick, tick... BOOM! on netflix

[@ninnotix1019]

@@haroldkloran4323 Yesss I forgot about Tick Tick Boom!

[@katherine5510]

Or go onto KZbin and look at bootlegs :D

[@hassanplays6576]

Now that you completed Hamilton, this is the perfect time to watch "Deleted Songs From Hamilton". It's a video that not only shows cut songs but existing songs that changed from the original Broadway version.

[@cassieo]

Yes. The John Adams piece is very spicy. Sad it was cut.

[@esmeralda6122]

Eliza's gasp at the end was due to her realizing her story was told :D

[@liamwhite3522]

It is commonly theorized that at the very end, that is Lin himself, not Hamilton, leading Eliza the character past the 4th wall to show her the audience. Her story, and the story of Alex Hamilton, have finally been told.

[@Espion-]

I don't think that's confirmed, but it is a theory that I like a lot

[@ErdTirdMans]

She wants to see Alex. He walks past her behind her because she's still alive. Then she walks parallel to him and turns to see him. That's her dying. They walk to the middle of the stage and hold hands in the afterlife. Then either Alexander or Lin (unclear) escort her to the front of the stage and she witnesses the crowd and gasps as she realizes their story is finally being told It's nice of Lin to leave the gasp up to the interpretation of each Eliza and each audience member, but I feel like it's VERY clear what's going on here

[@ladydelulu]

yeah lmm and the other actors said its whatever the viewer wants it to be

[@yourenotmysupervisor9311]

@@liamwhite3522 Lin Manuel himself has said he’s heard this theory and it’s not true. But it is a good theory, LMM showing Eliza that HER story was told.

[@xx_kayla_xx7079]

A bit of a theory of mine about the gasp at the end: she wasn't gasping because she died, she gasped because she saw the crowd for the first time. She now knows her efforts aren't in vain. She got to tell Hamiltons story, her story. And honestly... I think it's beautiful

[@3Rachelharper]

I like to think this too

[@itsadancething]

I read somewhere that the gasp means different things to each actress that plays Eliza and that's what they wanted. No one but the actress in that moment knows what it means.

[@whaleooo]

LMM said the gasp is different for every eliza. There’s no exact meaning as all eliza’s have a different view on it.

[@saiyasha848]

The general consensus seems to be that Eliza sees the Audience and sees that "They told their story". It has to be said though, that LMM specifically said that each Actrees can for herslef decide what it is she sees at the end

[@nykthar4251]

If you’re not ready to let go of Hamilton day just yet, there are a few remixes and such with twists, such as First Burn, which is sung by 5 other Elizas and was one of the first drafts of Burn

[@ninimeggie4771]

The gasp at the end, in person, felt like she just saw the audience. For the first time her eyes look around the audience and take it in.. Saw that their story HAS been told.

[@starshiny3399]

I was looking forward to seeing your reaction to the gasp at the end. My mom said she thought it was Eliza actually seeing the audience and getting her answer. This is a popular interpretation. I also like your interpretation. I found it interesting that both Burr and Eliza were narrators in the story. It is such an interesting and ambiguous ending.

[@Kayjee17]

If you're interested in the music and how Lin Manuel Miranda makes us feel so much, and all the musical call backs in the show - Howard Ho's channel has a whole playlist on Hamilton, but I highly recommend the 3 part (I think) series on How Hamilton Makes You Cry. He puts the pieces together in such a clear way that it not only makes you understand why the last part of Act 2 is full of emotions, but by the time he's done, you know how much of a genius LMM is.

[@wjquick32]

I love all of Howard Ho’s Hamilton playlist but this is definitely my favorite mini series within it!

[@serendipitish]

Yes, you don't have to react to them but if you've fallen in love with the songs and lyrics and motifs and callbacks, Ho's whole "How Hamilton Works" playlist is worth the time. He is an engaging musicologist who explains so many fascinating nuances!

[@saxykaren]

so much going on in this song, you realize the whole story has been made possible because of her, and the title of the show - Hamilton, leaves it ambiguous on who it's really about.

[@reginalutz3680]

I'll die on the hill that the show is really HER story told through the lens of her husband.

[@sherimeinburg3066]

This is the point where the play switches and becomes Eliza's Story, without her hard work there wouldn't have been a story to tell.

[@disableddragonborn]

Knowing that Chris Jackson made that decision to bow his head when Eliza mentions speaking out against slavery gave me not goosebumps, but almost like that dropping pit in your stomach when you find out something horrible.

[@reginalutz3680]

That first "Eliza..." makes me cry EVERY TIME. I've listened to this soundtrack more times than I can count, watched this pro shot, and seen it live and still EVERY time that softly sung Eliza hits...tears, just tears.

[@V_4_Versace]

Me with “the orphanage…” 🥹 instant sobs 😭

[@NancyGooGoo]

LOL - It's funny when you said, "If I sit here, I'm gonna watch the whole damn thing again..." And, guess what I'M gonna do now - all of YOUR videos on Hamilton back-to-back-to-back! Yeah, I love this musical THAT much and your commentaries are just icing on the cake! I know I've said it before, but it MUST be said (written) again - THANKS SO MUCH FOR REVIEWING "Hamilton"!!!

[@saiyasha848]

The Eliza Hamilton Orphanage still exists and this Musical has given them a huge boost in exposure. They feature pictures from the musical on their website.

[@3000ronnie]

if you want a break down of the song's melody and their overlapping check out How Hamilton Works by Howard Ho

[@FFPhan3145]

You also need to listen to the "cut songs" from Hamilton that Lin-Manuel Miranda published after Hamilton blew up. Namely: "Congratulations" sung by Angelica and "First Burn" sung by Eliza

[@flaminyawn]

The orphanage part always gets me right in the heart.

[@TheGhostlyZed]

"Even people who live to 108!" I froze for a second because my great grandmother died at the age of 108, a few years ago. Mid-pandemic if I recall correctly.

[@TheGohanSkywalker]

The gasp is open to interpretation and means different things to each Eliza actor, according to LMM. Some have perceived it as either Eliza dying or a break of the fourth wall, Eliza seeing all the people watching her husband's legacy.

[@OpposingPony]

I love how when you went back and said 'if I keep playing this I'm gonna watch the whole damn thing' that's what happens to me too lol

[@intodaysepisode...]

This hit hard because I lost my father at 8. He was 36,and I'm 36 now. I've become so deep rooted in my ancestry and I feel more close to him now that I know so much about my ancestors! He would have been amazed with what I know now.

[@whaleooo]

I saw Hamilton on the west end the other day (i saw it in march but i had to see it again) and in all honesty, it’s 100 times better live, i thought it couldn’t get better when i saw it on disney plus, but when i saw it live, wow. Just wow. I’d recommend anyone to see it live if you can. Even with different casts (The guy who played burr was really really really good. , it’s still the most amazing night you’ll ever have.

[@EmmasNext]

No! You were onto something with the order during the bows, the three in the middle are "Who lives, Who dies, Who tell's the story."

[@swepsy5175]

It has been great watching you react to Hamilton, I had been one of the original people who suggested it on your We Don't Talk About Bruno reaction and I didn't expect so many people to agree with me. I am glad we brought this musical to your attention as it is one of my favorites. I hope you do more content like this.

[@eudstersgamersquad6738]

I loved this so much! Now it’s time to rewatch this, but all in a row, so I can see your full reaction at once!

[@vly9257]

I do hope you go back and watch it all in one go soon. Please share your thoughts with us after you do. It will be interesting to hear your perspective after getting lots of feedback and stories throughout the run. 😊 I also wondered if there was a reason behind the order of the bow-line. I haven't heard of any, but it was nice to notice who stood between Lafayette and Mulligan. 😉

[@bettinahuntenburg488]

After the cut songs and Weird Al’s Hamilton Polka, I’ve got to recommend Batlexander Manilton (Batman to the tune of Alexander Hamilton).

[@3Rachelharper]

If anyone is interested, there is a really cute video of Lin Manuel Miranda hearing The Hamilton Polka for the first time. He has been a huge Weird Al fan since he was a little kid.

[@cassielfsw3815]

All three of the Schuylers loved him because, while Peggy loved him as a sister-in-law, that's also Maria Reynolds, who loved him in a different way...

[@FuzzyChesterfield]

She looked out and saw the audience noticing that their story was being told. So, she gasps in joy.

[@duckysguidetoshipping8930]

The fact that it's already done is sad I've watched these ones since the beginning end of Hamilton ones first burn and congratulations are cut songs and wow they're amazing I think you'd love them may I suggest heathers it's really great it if you like history try six!! And a not so popular one mean girls or 35mm exhibition!n

[@movielover3285]

When Eliza says she speaks out against slavery. Washington's face behind her is wonderful. The aknowledgment that he should've done more on that front as well.

[@godabandonedthistimeline]

Interesting detail: When Washington appeared behind Eliza in "Who lives, Who dies, Who tells your story", when she mentioned the Washington Monument, he looked down in guilt/shame when she said "I speak out against slavery" because he was a slave owner and he never acted against it

[@PattyKollias]

The actress who played Peggy also played Mariah Reynolds...hence, "me I loved him" fits

[@quaerite.]

i LOVE the ties between different characters in "Alexander Hamilton" did you fight with him, lafayette and mulligan? or did you fight *_with_* him, jefferson and madison? did you die for him, laurens? or did *_you_* die for him, phillip? did you love him as family, peggy? or did you love him romantically, maria? LIN IS SUCH A GENIUS.

[@rubinajuno2381]

I would love to see your reaction to the whitehouse performance, congratulations (cut song) and Satisfied vs a wintersball/helpless (dance...)

[@saiyasha848]

Peggys Actress also plays Mariah Reynolds. She definitly loved him in some way.

[@jem4830]

The musical’s name isn’t Alexander, it’s Hamilton. While it’s mostly just about him of course, you can interpret it as being about both Hamiltons- Eliza and Alex. Also, if you’re interested in more of Lin Manuel Miranda’s work, you should watch the movie adaptation of In The Heights. It’s really well made, and (I say, preparing for an onslaught in the replies) even better than the musical in my opinion. Really happy you enjoyed the show, and excited to see where the channel goes next.

[@disableddragonborn]

Years ago, I came across a KZbin channel that had like three different videos pointing out small details in the songs and I can't find that channel, but now that I am aware of those three, it causes certain sad songs to hurt more, such as Phillip apologizing to Eliza "for forgetting what you taught me." in "Stay Alive (Reprise)", implying he thought he had miscounted, and also the fact that seven was the one number nine-year-old Phillip stumbled on in the piano part of "Take A Break" (which was also the melody of "The Ten Duel Commandments", made almost blatantly obvious at the part where they count down before Alex's part to Angelica, as well as the heartbeat after Alex throws away his shot ending with a bell when Burr says "were both by his side when he died."

[@midnightso3785]

Okay so, I doubt you'll remember me but I used to watch and chat in your streams (stopped because of school and other stuff) and this is the first time I'll be commenting on your youtube channel (hopefully not the last!). Anyway, as soon as I saw you had posted this video I felt that I had to compile a list of all the cut/deleted songs from hamilton that I know of. I've tried to organize this by song placement but here you go: -This One's Mine (original of Helpless) -Mulligan's Goodbye (after Meet Me Inside) -No John Trumbull (before Cabinet Meeting #1) -original of Schuyler Defeated -Let It Go (after original Schuyler Defeated) -One Last Ride (replaced with One Last Time) -original of The Adams Administration -I Have This Friend (replaced with Hurricane) -Congratulations (after Reynolds Pamphlet) -First Burn (original of Burn) -Dear Theodosia Reprise (after Burn) -One Last Ride Reprise (after Dear Theodosia Reprise) -original of Your Obedient Servant -Ten Things, One Thing (original of The World Was Wide Enough) -Cabinet Battle #3 (placement unknown) There are plenty of animations for most (if not all) of these songs so feel free to check them out. Some of these may be wrong or I missed some songs so anyone can correct me if I'm wrong. I don't even know if you'll see this comment but I hope it does help you out a bit. I know it's a long list so feel free to ask any questions about it YoBGS!

[@insertname1857]

no matter how many times i listen to this song it always gets me crying when eliza comes on

[@saber1epee0]

I also think the meta point for Lin (maybe too obvious) is that Hamilton's story really wasn't known until this play compared to the founders who actually became president... There was literally a bill to remove him from the $10 bill that got totally scrapped a few years after Hamilton debuted

[@saiyasha848]

Great. Its 0:40 AM and I wanted to go to bed... well, not anymore! For further hamilton Stuff there are two major players I'd reccomed: The Hamilton Mixtape, an Album on which many of the songs are reworked by prominent Hip Hop and Rap artists and the Cut songs: Congratualtions and First Burn take Place in and after the Reynolds Pamphlet, There is an extended Version of "Schuyler defeated" that tells you that Theodosia Burr Srr, Burrs wife has fallen ill, and "Cabinet Battle Nr. 3" a cut cabinet battle about the point of abolition. As a bonus I would highly reccomend watching the two big whitehouse appearances: First the one from _before_ Hamilton, when all LMM had was the first song "Alexander hamilton" which he performed when he was asked to play in the White House for Obama, and second an incredibly touching performance of "One last time" by the whole Cast as a farewell to Obama. Not a dry Eye in the house...

[@chelseyleachman4]

During Eliza's line "I speak out against slavery, you could've done so much more", you can see Washington look at her in awe before bowing his head. That was not in the original script; Chris Jackson, the actor, asked for it to be added in to show Washington's shame at being a slave owner.

[@larawaterson]

I forgot that the world of Hamilton doesn't end on the musical , so excited for 10 things 1 thing reaction

[@heyjude9895_]

I know everyone tears up at “the orphanage” but for me it’s always Eliza and Angelica’s “we tell your story” and then “she’s buried in trinity church near you” has me full out crying

[@user-gj9dg4jj5h]

At the end, Lin MM is telling Eliza’s story. Hamilton walks behind her but when they turn she is seeing Lin. He walks her forward to break the 4th wall to show her the audience and letting her know he told her story. The song at the beginning is Alexander Hamilton but the play is Hamilton.

[@madiroser1546]

I can’t wait for your reactions to the cut songs, this was great

[@jennifercalhoun8772]

This number has me tearing up, especially today . . .

[@misteruncanny]

Time to rewatch all of your Hamilton reactions all over again, I guess

[@theenoname4003]

The gasping can be interpreted in many different ways but my favorite is that at the final moments it was not Alexander but Lin showing Eliza that he was able to tell her story

[@Ozloz]

15:11 Ok, Leslie, you can’t just casually pull that pose I’m gonna have a heart attack-

[@robynaboverubiesorpearls]

I genuinely hope that you take the opportunity to watch this musical all the way through for a true appreciation of its genius. There is a flow that gets interrupted when you only watch one segment at a time. Thank you for reacting to this. I looked forward to your Hamilton Days.

[@jasper_the_techie]

It’s crazy the main watching is already over! I’ve loved this movie for so long, and I’m glad you do as well.

[@vanessa5297]

Thanks for all your time on this journey, glad you loved it😃😎

[@CB-kj6xw]

Congratulations! You made it through the happy, triumphant, shocking, heartbreaking, and satisfying Hamilton movie! Along with everyone else, I do hope you can carve out some time to watch it all the way through. I’d be interested in your thoughts and emotions if you would like to share. I’ve really enjoyed this journey with you and the channel!

[@baholder]

The face on Washington when she talks about slavery

[@reneebush2399]

You couldn’t be more on the money about this being Meta for Lin Manuel Miranda. Miranda was inspired to become an artist when he saw the musical “Rent” on Broadway at 16. The creator of the “Rent” Johnathon Larson wrote like he was “running out of time”. Larson never got to see any of his work become successful. The night before “Rent”’s first public opening Johnathon Larson unexpectedly died of an aneurysm at 35 years old. Larson’s story has inspired Lin to make the most of the time he has ever since. When it was time for Lin to make his directorial debut he chose to make a movie musical of Larson’s small off Broadway show “Tick, Tick BOOM!” It also served as somewhat of a biopic where we get to see Larson continue to create throughout creative failures. While making the the most of the little time he has left in life as his clock was ticking away. I think that you would enjoy Tick Tick Boom just as much as Hamilton. It is on Netflix and stars Andrew Garfield as Johnathon Larson. There are trailers on KZbin that would make great reactions. The first song of the musical “30/90” would also make for a great reaction. I have enjoyed this Hamilton journey with you. I’m looking forward to your reactions to all of the Hamilton extras to come as well. Edit-Larson died practically destitute, but it can’t be understated how revolutionary “Rent” was in 1995. The musical forever changed Broadway (and in some ways ensured it’s survival). It opened doors for young kids of every race, sexual orientation, etc. & told us that as long as we had something say we had a right to be a part of musical theater. Our music had a right to be in musical theater. Larson truly woke up an entire generation. There couldn’t be shows like “Hamilton” without “Rent”. One article I read awhile back said “Rent” crawled so musicals like “Hamilton” could run.

[@ratmoleface8514]

Amazing series! I've been here since My Shot. And speaking of, they played a cool My Shot remix in the credits which is worth checking out

[@eliaslangerudduffy8928]

The gasping as I understand is her final moment, but also her seeing the audience. Finally knowing the story has been told

[@MauraDann]

And if you think about it it’s called Hamilton not Alexander Hamilton the Musical so really this is also Eliza’s story too her mission is fulfilled because all see did was make sure her husband’s legacy was told since she was one of Founding Mothers but is more camera shy because she wanted more recognition for her husband rather then her. That orphanage still exists today in New York and Hamilton and her had a foster kid living alongside their own kids that lived with them for several years as well. A funny story is Former President James Monroe visited her and he was one of the key people that brought her husband down and she cursed him out so she maintained that sass she always had despite being an old lady. And I’m with the theory that wasn’t Hamilton leading her to the front of the stage it was Lin showing her this is what she always strived for and she sees us the people seeing her husband’s story told as well as her own so their story and she’s happy

[@randomaccount1010]

OMG I WAS LITERALLY GOOGLING FOR YOUR REACTION TO THIS LIKE AN HOUR AGO

[@joseph.westbury]

Well, I've been watching ur channel since the dream cheating response vid, and I ain't leaving any time soon. I've clicked every hamilton reaction as fast as I can, and while I'm sad to see it end, I'm very excited for the future of the channel

[@disableddragonborn]

I've watched the show multiple times, and only just noticed the interaction before the final bow between Thayne Jasperson (Samuel Seabury) and Jonathan Groff.

[@the_UF365]

I love how at the end, you can see Daveed, Okieriete, and Anthony playing Lafayette, Mulligan, and Laurens as their ghosts. If they had the time to do it for the stageplay, I wish they could have put Daveed back into his hair pin for the one line, "She tells our story," but that's my only complaint with this beautiful ending.

[@lisaleyendekker8305]

I like that the play is just called "Hamilton" It's not just Alexander's story, but Eliza's as well. The ending when Eliza gasps is Eliza finally seeing the audience, the people who heard the story she worked so tirelessly to preserve and collect. The entire time, she never acknowledges the audience, whenever she addresses them, she speaks as if she's talking to Alexander Hamilton: HE has her Helpless, she hopes HE burns, has she done enough to tell HIS story. The final moment of the show is when she pierces the veil and she sees all her work preserving his legacy paid off and was made known to all audience members.

[@phoenixxking4156]

Well he's no longer a Hamilton noob...they grow up so fast!

[@theletterm2756]

As you said, everyone who changes characters in the second act has a connection to their character in act one. Peggy loved Alexander like a brother. In 'Helpless' Alexander even says that Peggy confides in him. And in real life it was Alexander who was with her when she died. But in act 2 Reynold's has an affair with him so you get a shift from platonic love to lust. So her actress being involved with the 'Me, I loved him' line makes sense.

[@caydenstudios5740]

The song I would like YoBGS to perform is Aaron Burr, sir and My Shot as Alexander Hamilton

[@YoBGS]

We've still got a waaaays to go for that. But I'm game at 100k

[@aaronday1997]

I can't wait to see what else you react to or maybe speedruns are you doing any speed runs?

[@duckaji2435]

A good hamilton themed video is hamilton in 7 minutes, its all of the hamilton songs cut into 7 minutes.(I would recommend the animation)

[@sophiehumphreys5817]

The gasp was actually Eliza techincally looking into the future or realising that the guy who was holding her hand is the guy who tells her story (Lin Manuel Miranda) as he comes out as himself and not as Alexander Hamilton.

[@that_girl_hillary]

I’ve always interpreted Eliza’s gasp at the end to be the realization that as she was telling Hamilton’s story, Lin Manuel Miranda told Eliza’s story and legacy! Yes, she takes Alexander’s hand into her afterlife, but its LMM that walks her to the top of the stage. Also - all three women “me i loved him” say they loved him because - Eliza and Angelica did both love and admire him. Peggy looked to Hamilton as an older brother “Peggy confides in me”, but additionally the actress that is Peggy is also Moriah Reynolds who “loved” him as well.

[@thegirlofmanyfandoms99]

I'm just gonna go to the corner and sob.

[@alistairfusella2206]

10:46 this part is a bit confusing, but Lin isnt playing as alexander anymore, hes playing himself, and when he takes elizas hand and walks her up to the front of the stage, thats him bringing eliza into the show to see that they have told her story, and she gasps because of this. personally, i didnt know this but i heard it from a tiktok and now it makes so much sense to me lmao

[@lemonkatze7461]

do i have a lot i wanna say and take pause on this song? no, im crying the whole song lolol