HERE COMES THE GENERAL!! | Right Hand Man | HAMILTON Reaction/Analysis ft ​⁠

[@KSmith-kp5jz]

To me the sisters being out front represent the real civilian fear and anxiety experienced by having 32,000 men ready to raze your city if need be.

[@KSmith-kp5jz]

Because it’s not just the revolutionaries who reap the consequences of rebellions. It’s also everyone who lives there. And a lot of civilians are worried for their family members who are fighting in the war. “They surround our troops” to me sounds like they’re both worried for their soldiers and worried about what happens if the revolution fails (and even if, well when, the revolution succeeds there will still be a lot of bloodshed and property damage).

[@theblackestdove]

Mortius casually pointing out that certain recurring ensemble member is hilarious.

[@mjb7015]

I laughed at that too. What an oddly significant recurring ensemble cast member...

[@HaphazardPeach]

@@mjb7015 what a crazy random happenstance.

[@Angelwitch99]

Honestly was like I can't believe he is pointing her out like that

[@DarkestNova556]

Helpless and Satisfied being listened together is definitely ESSENTIAL so I understand 😂

[@QelerQr]

It is "admiral" not "general" a little bird called google told me that

[@memyselfandi2300]

which is kind of funny because Howe was historically a general

[@ForthwithJackal]

@@memyselfandi2300 There are actually two Howes, brothers, one of which was admiral and the other general. General Howe was in command at the Battle of Bunker Hill (and generally Commander-in-Chief of the British land forces), while Admiral Howe was charged with (ineffectively) blockading the eastern coastline, and eventually assisted his brother in capturing Philadelphia.

[@LittleBirdsSinging]

It's "Admiral Howe" because he's in the Navy, which is why he's in charge of the ships in the harbor

[@annekeener4119]

Fun fact, Washington when he has the grey/white curls isn’t wearing a wig. He curled and powdered his hair to make it white, matching the fashion of the times with a twist. His natural hair color was auburn before it went grey.

[@julianaxihluke3748]

1. "The krunchy punchy. the pam pam" "Yeah we're never gonna stop with the Epic references." Please don't we love them and you are so funny XD 2. I don't think animatics will do a lot for this one. Someone else already suggested to do the cut songs which I wholeheartedly second (who doesn't love congratulations?). Also maybe just doing other musicals together. While I absolutely can't wait for Hadestown maybe it would be worth it to have both of you reacting to that together. Or more of the lightning thief musical. Just to keep the greek mythology musical theme with the birth of you running.

[@joefu3]

Fun note! The Marine Corps did exist (as the continental marines) but only included about 300 marines when it was founded in 1775, and its peak during the revolution was around 2000. They fought in the bahamas and at Princeton in the revolution, and afterwards both the continental navy and marines were disbanded. The US Marine Corps was reformed in 1798. The vast majority of the American Revolution was fought by the Continental Army, which had tens of thousands of total troops, aided by the French.

[@reallollabunny]

I'm all for making sure Helpless and Satisfied are in the same recording ;)

[@paigemateer295]

Yes, Yes, and Yes Animatics are a yes but I really think they would be most useful on the cut songs that are not in the musical. Doing the cut songs as animatocs gives you a chance to see new creators for animatics as well as having new music to react to.

[@Macros9723]

szin and Ziksua were so goated back in the day, I loved their stuff.

[@robinl.2481]

21:23 🌬️ 'Cause the end always justifies the means 🎶

[@theshadowfax239]

It's Admiral. That's why he's in the harbor, he's a Navy commander.

[@randompers0n702]

I think it would be really fun to see you guys react to the animatics, but maybe not right away 😅 There are a lot of other musicals and also just general music I'd be really interested in seeing your guys' take on, so maybe Hamilton animatics for some kind of milestone celebration or something???? Idk, you guys are the experts lol

[@randompers0n702]

6:15 ...um… guys? I think we've broken Casper lmao. Like- I swear, everything just leads back to EPIC now 🤣

[@jpachu16]

“He’s literally changing the flow of history as he’s changing the flow of music” this channel really opens my eyes to a lot of things in this musical. I knew LMM was a genius for writing this whole thing but the added double meanings, not just in lyrics but in the musicality of each songs, really puts him up to… idk mastermind? What’s above genius? Lol but basically even more smart

[@last2nkow]

this is a battle at new york. and the sisters just sang about being in new york. i think this is suggesting they were directly effected by the battle outside their house, even if in reality that effect was "oh crud, we gotta flee the city so we dont get trapped on the battlefield" and a tidbit i picked up when Lin did an interview and the host asked about the use of Rap and hip hop in this historical musical, and lin explained a little. Rap has, ever since its creation been used as part of counter culture, a social rebellion mostly by people of colour. both rebellion and PoC are front and centre of the musical and war of independance, and lin said because of this he thinks that were Rap around back then the founding fathers would have embraced it.

[@Boombomob]

I think if you want to react animatics of Hamilton it will be better reacting to the cut songs like first burn or congrulations

[@palomaroggeri8680]

And dear theodosia reprise, cabinet battle number 3 etc..

[@Lala14-zo5cw]

I agree. They definitely should react to Zikusa's animatics of First Burn and Congratulations.

[@littleflick]

Agree

[@hippoblue6458]

Historical note for fun. Both sides used african american soldiers. About 20000 for the British and about 9000 for the American. Both free men and slaves are included in those numbers and both sides promised freedom to slaves in exchange for their help. The issue was quite contention amongst the Americans. As for Black and White troops fighting alongside eachother. The earliest example i can think of is in ancient egypt. So its been going on for a bit lol.

[@cozy_kelpie]

And many of the American slaves who were promised freedom for fighting in the war had that revoked once the war was won. Lafayette is notable for (amongst other things, obviously) being particularly offended at this dishonorable conduct. He even personally stepped in for some people he had recruited. Like no, I gave this man my word, and surely you, my good friends, would not make a liar out of me. And if you would, I have very good lawyers. (The British actually kept most of the promises they made to slaves, though I think that was no so much altruism as denying a source of free labor to the people who just defeated them.)

[@laveyweil766]

13:35 “yeah, I saw it on a mickey mouse cartoon.” That made me irrationally angry. Then again, I was in a production of Pirates of Penzance in HS.

[@professionalvampire1]

Yes. It always bothers me that nobody ever notices that "I'm the model of a modern major general" in Right Hand Man and "You have to be carefully taught" in My Shot are quotes from other musicals - Pirates of Penzance and South Pacific, respectively.

[@KingsBard]

I know it from VeggieTales

[@fierypassionfruit]

I know it from Mass Effect 2 so...

[@VictoriaStarratt]

I know it from OSP’s Philosopher’s song

[@anacarolinabarbosa8050]

I will never get tired to see Casper make all his references from EPIC and Mortius getting all of them ksksksksk I just can totally relate 😂

[@jestana]

There was an Admiral Howe and a General Howe involved in the American Revolution. They were brothers, but Admiral Howe was involved in the attack on New York. Hamilton and Mulligan weren’t Marines, but they did steal cannons together. 😁

[@emma-kati]

5:33 Howe is (was) indeed an admiral. I mean… if his troops are “on the water” they are in the navy and the head honcho of the boat boys is an admiral, not a general. Also this song kicks ass! It’s catchy as fuck, has clever lyrics and mixes storytelling and historical events masterfully. It's so great!

[@Razoredge619]

i love how mortius just lets casper go "is admiral howes the schylur sisters dad?" and just be like ya maybe rofl

[@disableddragonborn]

No, it's always been "British Admiral Howe". I think it's probably the "Here comes the general" line being repeated so often in this song that made you think that.

[@bug_a_boo3309]

whenever i listen to this song my brain immediately goes to the meme(ish) version where its "we are out gunned!" (WHAT) "out manned!" (WHAT) "outnumbered, outplanned!" (PAY UR F***KIN TAXES) "put your guns down on my command!" (HAND EM OVER) "this is hamilton, my right hand man" (PWO PWO PWO PWO PWO)

[@allisonbergh4429]

The Whiskey Rebellion cut song lives on!

[@dragansnyder2786]

Specifically Hamilton was part of an artillery regiment until Washington made him part of his advisory corps

[@palomaroggeri8680]

If you do check out Hamilton animatics, do Szin, Szin our lord and saviour

[@krazyraejr]

and the iconic glactibun

[@palomaroggeri8680]

@@krazyraejr yes 🙏

[@disableddragonborn]

Casper, Howe is his surname. They're the Schuyler sisters. 😆

[@littleflick]

Not me yelling “Christopher Jackson”

[@boxlflox9094]

17:20 - Very few slaves were freed on the American side. Both sides recruited African American men to fight with the promise of freedom. Most who fought were returned to slavery. The British were more likely keep the promise, but not always. Not hating just clarifying.

[@aurisaptientiael4938]

For some reason, no one ever acknowledges the pirates of penzance as a reference. "Model of a modern major general" is a direct quote

[@JesseMasterson-m8t]

So, fun duel meaning in the gun shot sounds… they use buck because George Washington is on the one dollar bill which is called a buck.

[@rockchic733]

As someone who got into Hamilton well after it was popular but before the live recording was available on Disney+, the animatics were how I watched it for the first time. The animatics are amazing and it’s very fun to experience Hamilton through them; it felt very similar to the Epic fandom at the time, but the truer experience is watching the original cast live. Definitely check out the animatics, but I wouldn’t say it needs to be recorded and watching Casper watch the live recording as a first impression is more satisfying.

[@corinnecivish7673]

@Szin does the best animatics for Hamilton, but she only did the first act. No, slaves that served in the war had hoped to win their freedom, but most were returned to their master. Mortius, if you haven't watched the songs cut from the play or had prior versions, you really should. You learn so much more.

[@c_danzu3186]

If you listen closely, that deep Cello is actually playing the danger motif. Jorge traveled back in time to co-write Hamilton.

[@KingsBard]

I've also always heard General!

[@officialmortius]

THANK you!

[@KingsBard]

​@@officialmortius I also learned Modern Major General from VeggieTales too!

[@disableddragonborn]

16:27 HERCULES, DID YOU STEAL THE GENERAL'S HAT?! 🤣

[@oceanapearl3503]

You two are slowly fusing into one man.

[@aniflowers1998]

YES! Pleas check out some of the animatics! I especially recoment ones for the cut songs!

[@BlueCookies1116]

It's 11:50 pm here and i woke up randomly so ig im staying up for the premiere lmao

[@GleamDrawz]

Same! Its 2 pm here. Just woke up and im so excited!

[@Jazzy._.Jazzy._.]

now that you finished with six……………..please check out ride the cyclone! it is similar to six because they are singing to win a competition and there is a video that someone made called “ride the cyclone slime tutorial” is all of the songs and I don’t think you should listen to any of the songs without context because you will be very confused😂

[@allisonbergh4429]

Yeah, Karnak even says on the cast album that some of it won’t make any sense unless you see the show live (which thankfully we can sort of do via slime tutorial) I heartily second this suggestion. Ride The Cyclone is a bonkers and brilliant show, with great music. I think you guys would really like it!

[@Lucijr0]

Yes, animatics please! the more hamilton content the better

[@islasullivan3463]

Love Hamilton so much!!! Also hope you will react to Into the Woods as it’s so good! Specifically the original 1980’s one that is on KZbin.

[@hannahhester8376]

Yes! I would love to see the animatics

[@G_Rez]

British Admiral Howe has always been the lyric. George Washington is the model of a modern major general, so maybe that's where you're getting general from

[@mihael5722]

I love watching the two of you react because you catch such different things in the music, and just have such interesting analysis! Plus you guys just bounce off each other so well, can’t help but smile along with you guys

[@marylee7467]

One of my favorite shows!! It even battles Les Miz for me

[@theshadowfax239]

Yeah, it's a hard one for me to. But as far as scenes go I don't think anything can best the barricade scene from Les Mis.

[@G_Rez]

On the topic of Hamilton animatics; I think it would be best to save those for later, maybe as a 1 year since reacting to Hamilton celebration. Give Casper time to fully absorb the musical and also get his reaction to Hamilton after having seen more musicals. I think a 1 year gap is not too long of a wait to make the content irrelevant, but it's a great pacing for it to feel fresh again for viewers

[@HomeFryWolfie]

Yes!! This is the best way to do it!! Good thinking! Now I cant wait for next week! =)

[@disableddragonborn]

Sadly, the Americans prevented many of the slaves that the redcoats freed from actually leaving and being free. Laurens's black battalion dream never came to fruition. It was the British that let slaves earn freedom.

[@colt1903]

Hamilton Animatics? Yes. I would argue the Animatics are generally better than the live show and what not, so yes.

[@dawnkyria8518]

I personally disagree. I think they are two very different ways to portray the story, but the live action is my preference

[@Mermaids7]

Could you possibly do anamatics for some of the cut out songs like the first burn and congratulations

[@KSmith-kp5jz]

I also thought it was general for many many years. I didn’t realize it was admiral until looking at the lyrics. You’re not alone.

[@B.A.G.Is.A.Beginner]

Christopher Jackson, plays a character in bull, you can see him with hair

[@Enby_Ember]

my sister introduced me to Hamilton and i just finished showing her EPIC

[@JustKels]

Gonna throw my vote in for the animatics as well! still adoring this series

[@jessicalyme6505]

I’m finally caught up and now disappointed that I have to wait with everyone else now 🤣

[@MarcyStevonshy]

Animatics would be AMAZING, but I’d absolutely love if you guys could react to the cut songs!!!! If I had a choice between the two then cut songs all the way! And if not all of them, then I beg of you to at least do…. (putting under read more for risk of spoilers) First Burn!!!! It’s such an incredible song on its own, but with the added context of how that was the original version of the song that was changed for the musical adds so many layers to it. I’d love to hear your and Casper’s thoughts on it, both narratively and musically because GOSH it’s such an INCREDIBLE listen

[@officialmortius]

I 100% plan to at least show him First Burn and Congratulations, not sure yet about any others

[@MarcyStevonshy]

@@officialmortius YAY that’s awesome!!

[@bluebbq3267]

So excited every time

[@fireatwilliam]

SO EXCITED!!

[@jburge127]

If you do the animatics you should also listen to the songs that got dropped from the final production like “First Burn”

[@Xena_222]

Me and my class did this for a musical showcase (We got permission) and it was amazing. I was George Washington and I still remember all my lines lol

[@austin.j.barrett]

I'd love to see you guys react to Hamilton animatics, it wouldn't really be a problem for me that you're already reacting to it because I can never get enough of Hamilton.

[@lemonkatze7461]

tbh id go crazy for reactions to the szin animatics

[@colt1903]

It's something talked about a lot in just about every video it's brought up in, but yeah... The American's victory in the Revolution was a miracle.

[@ditdotdee]

I think you should ABSOLUTELY check out atleast some animatics, definitely Szin animatics- (my personal favourites are nonstop and right hand man) because they are definitely a key part of the hamilton experience; those animatics were the holy grail back in the day for fans who couldnt see the show- honestly, id even argue that the animatics provide an even better experience than the live performance movie!!

[@razependragon7472]

Thx for the reaction

[@disableddragonborn]

Even if you don't react to them, I highly recommend Casper check some out, because before Hamilton, I had never even heard the word "animatic", and I loved the ones I've seen.

[@soaring-comet]

6:03 i also thought it was general this whole time until just now lmao

[@saleythesableye2338]

I'm always down for more hamilton so yeah do the animatics as well and also the mixtapes

[@radicaledward84]

Random fact: Washington didn't wear a wig, he just plastered his natural hair white.

[@justKOZM]

😂😂😂 Christopher Judge only brings me Teal’c from Stargate

[@Happynick88]

Not me when Christopher Judge is mentioned being all, "How dare! He was Teal'c from Stargate SG-1 long before he voiced Kratos!" :P (No hate, honestly. It's just where my mind went!)

[@Ransacksix]

4:36 do it!!!!

[@phoenix_Talaria]

Hype!!

[@dilyngraves4177]

Satisfied is my faaave

[@ezraabbadon5082]

Can't wait for guns and ships 😂

[@Coke-ud2qr]

its full speed ahead RIGHT it's driving me crazy! I think it's full speed ahead but I'm not 100% sure.

[@kotlcbooknerd885]

16:03 didn’t have the crunchy punchy didn’t have the pam pam I almost shouted Mr jalapeño right there

[@disableddragonborn]

I was so excited for this that I showed up early, but then I forgot about it, so now I'm late. 🤦🏻

[@SavannahLobotomy]

VEGGIETALES MENTIONED 🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@disableddragonborn]

The Marines didn't exist back then. It was just the Continental Army.

[@ErlandOlofsson]

Hi Mortimus ! I want you to react to a video by Tommy J doing ”You raise me up” the one octave challenge , you seem to have missed that great piece of video on your list of reactions ! I would love to see your reaction of him doing it !!! Been following you doing home free reactions for a long time ! Thx for a great channel .

[@roshigurashi5080]

hey im kinda late but i want to see the animatics for hamilton too :DD

[@music_and_other_random_thi1330]

VEGGIETALES 😭

[@ClawedAsh]

The American Revolution was the only war in American with non-segregated until the Korean War, and I believe the only war with black soldiers until the Civil War

[@-dekinai-ko-]

Hell YEAAHHHHHHHHHH

[@fandomswithflawn]

Hello

[@kory_misun]

The animatics for Hamilton made me discover that I don't have to spend years of animating, that I was literally free to do what I wanted! If you reacted to KZbin's top viewed ones, I would scream and cheer because they are why I have my own art channel.

[@samanthaacosta7323]

Oh please animatics please

[@terezastastna941]

💜💙

[@rockybeastendertartine]

Istg if you do a reaction to Hamilton in 7 Minutes please please please react to the MAP done by a lot of different artists. Long story short, Szin basically gave the middle finger to all of those artists by making their own version of Hamilton in 7 Minutes right after the MAP was released and stole all of the potential views the MAP could've gotten.

[@BlackDragon41sbm]

Give us animatics, especially from Szin Please???

[@deimonred7034]

React to animation!!

[@laveyweil766]

7:17 that “strangely recurring ensemble member” is THE BULLET.

[@Outrider85]

He knows. He's drawing attention to her so Casper will start noticing her without spoiling it, like you are.

[@laveyweil766]

@@Outrider85 can’t spoil something weeks after it has been recorded.

[@officialmortius]

Almost like I’m being subtle for a reason! It’s okay though, I learned a long time ago that subtlety is hard for a lot of commenters

[@laveyweil766]

@@officialmortius honestly, that was my wife’s comment, and I just posted it for her.

[@deejaydee1578]

@@officialmortius cooked him

[@Darthnova-rd9nk]

Please do the animations

[@mspeacepanther]

:)

[@sierradavis9826]

ok I don't know if the open arms channel is just for epic reactions but y'all could do the animations on that channel

[@disableddragonborn]

Honestly, separating the songs at all has an impact on the flow, so splitting certain songs doesn't really have that much effect. Obviously, you couldn't do it all in one video.

[@isabelamagalhaes2419]

REACT TO THE ANIMATICS PLEASE

[@yanamikitina9421]

Fun Fact: The ensemble member with the tall hair is actually a character. She is the Bullet.