Here's Why Hazbin Hotel is a Great Musical!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Hey everyone! I made a blog post that gives musical recommendations based on your favorite Hazbin song. If you want to go check it out, the link is below! If you enjoy what you see, feel free to join the monthly newsletter (It's free)! Take care! Hazbin Hotel Musical Recommandations 👇👇👇 cinemaoveranalyzed.ck.page/posts/hazbin-hotel-musical-recommandations

[@Zistheone2]

I know that a lot of people are upset that Viv replaced the original cast from the pilot, but after seeing this video and showing how much Hazbin leans into theatre it does make a little more sense on why

[@starlitbun]

She also didnt have a choice. Amazon and A24 have contracts with the Screen Writers Guild, and all actors have to be members, which the pilot cast wasnt

[@Zistheone2]

@@starlitbun Didn’t Michael Kovach or Black Gryphon say that was a lie though?

[@starlitbun]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@Zistheone2I’m not sure what they said, I don’t really follow actors like that, but I do have some knowledge about the Screen Actor’s Guild, and because its a union they tend to be very particular with company contracts. From what I understand, two of the actors WERE in the guild and still didnt reprise their roles, but from what I understand, Micheal’s tweet was meaning those two actors in specific’s roles weren’t reprised for other reasons, not all of the replacements as a whole. I really doubt any of it came from malice or superiority or whatever like it seems a lot of people seem to think

[@TigerVids531]

They really had the audacity to say that when they're also hating on Michael Kovach and comparing their vocals in Addicted and Poison like Michael Kovach is a singer?

[@ruby.noceda]

Ah yes, my favorite genre of television: animated musicals with broadway actors where the show takes full advantage of their cast’s singing abilities (aka Hazbin Hotel, Tangled The Series, and Steven Universe)

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Animation and Musical are a match made in Heaven...or in this case Hell?

[@cartoonishclaude]

And Central Park

[@AnshiBezawada]

THIS IS SO TRUE

[@masquerabe6692]

Stayed Gone is my favorite song out of the bunch but More Than Anything always gets me on the verge of tears.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I love the piano in Stay Gone, it makes the song so jazzy and so catchy. Jeremy and Erika do amazing singing, but the performance (acting) is what blows me away! Also, the lyrics are beautiful!

[@Lord_Ivoundy_Creood]

I really love the jazz instrumental there

[@Zistheone2]

I love the way that Stayed Gone feels like a cross between a jazz piece with the arrangements and a rap battle with Vox & Alastor’s monologue solos

[@nowhatrice8568]

saaaame. I looove vox's voice

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

I don't have that knowledge of casting. But I'm getting the impression that Vivzie did.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I believe Jessica (Lute) or Daphne (Carmilla) said in an interview that Vivienne had a deep love for theater, and it shows heavily throughout. As a person who loves animation and musical theatre, this project is really special in both spaces =)

[@6purplecats]

Loser, Baby has a special place in my heart because it actually snapped me out of an anxiety spiral the *day* after I watched Hazbin for the first time. But it's hard to pick just one song, because - as you said - they are all SO different! Yet all of them are bangers!!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Music is a powerful tool! It's remarkable when a song can resonate with us and help us out of a tough situation. I hope you're doing okay today. I would agree it is quite difficult to pick just one song. They're all great in their own way...haha

[@laurenbaker5130]

I've never been into musicals, like I would actively avoid them. Hazbin is the first musical to hold my attention then make me fall in love with it. I've had the songs on repeat and I'm not sick of them yet. It's a fantastic show with so much passion for all it's craft.

[@turmericchai9]

Welcome!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

That's amazing! I had a hatred for musicals, but the show "Smash" changed my mind. It's really incredible to see how a show can change our outlook on something. Hazbin is amazing! If you would like any recommendations for other musicals, don't hesitate to ask!

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

Definitely check out The Greatest Showman then. Just one film that is by far one of my all time favorites that got me into musicals more

[@mythic_snake]

I'm so glad to see the musical side of the show getting some love and attention. I know everybody loves the music, but nobody is really talking about it in depth like this. I had a hard time Googling who wrote the music, because Google kept directing me to the old pilot episode and it wasn't clear at all. This video is perfect, and I really appreciate all the effort you put into it. Thanks!!!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I live under a rock, so I didn't know much about Hazbin before I saw the trailer. I was like "The art style looks cool and it a MUSICAL! Sign me up!" As I was watching the season it was equivalent to all the Marvels fans freaking out at all the different heroes in Average Endgame. The world of theatre, and many people attached, I have the highest respect for. I really want to do my best to share that with the people of the internet. (I'm sorry for going off on a tangent) I really hope that I can educate and maybe encourage people to listen to more soundtracks. Because all these people attached to this project are incredibly talented =)

[@varianmidoriya1194]

Omg yes! On a panel an interviewer called it “the Avengers of Musical Theatre” and that is so right. I too heard about it vaguely but learning about Jeremy Jordan’s involvement via his Instagram got me to press play.

[@toadlord8594]

Honestly my favorite Songs in this show so far are “Hell is Forever” one of the best Villain songs we’ve gotten in recent years! “Stayed Gone” - mostly fun Villain song that halfway has Alastor Bugs Bunnying with Vox and established the rivalry between the TV and Radio demon. “Respectless” “Loser Baby” honestly my #1 Song from the Season. “Hell’s Greatest Dad”, “You Didn’t Know” and the “Finale” song.

[@wilberwhateley7569]

Personally, I would add “Happy Day in Hell” and “Whatever it Takes” to the list as well.

[@Kipasaur]

As much I adore the pilot cast, I totally understand why we havr this new cast. This was a great move with amazing choices. Their performances kept me so captivated through this show and definitely allows me to overlook the pacing issues (which I'll blame A24 and Amazon for.) Also my favourite songs have been Poison, Loser Baby, More Than Anything, and You Didn't Know. These are all just stuck in my head rent free at this point.

[@tofu_golem]

For my playlist, Loser, Baby is my favorite. But for songs enjoyed within the context of the show, You Didn't Know is amazing. It really gets you involved in the story and the big plot twist.

[@MidoriyamaRArekusu]

I love all these songs, but “Loser, Baby” is my personal anthem, it makes me feel that even when I’m in so deep I can barely breathe, I can still find support and help.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

If you're looking for another song like "Loser Baby." Check "As We Stumble Along" from The Drowsy Chaperone

[@MidoriyamaRArekusu]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed Oooo, that’s sounds interesting, thanks for the recommendation!

[@bdariamihaela]

You didn't know is also my favorite song, I just love these grand pieces that bring all the characters togheder, and that one is like 4 songs smushed togheder but it still works. The "If hell is forever than heaven must be a lie/ If angels can do whatever and remain in the sky" part hits so so hard just writting it gives me chills

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Such a dramatic piece of work! In the Q&A with the cast, Jessica and Erika said the reason why the lyric you provided was so powerful was the harmony between Emily and Charlie. It reminded them of the first time Elphaba and Galinda/Glinda sing together ("What is this Feeling") in Wicked.

[@bdariamihaela]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed Yeah, I remember, I stayed till 1 am to watch that Q&A

[@shikiira4185]

I love "You Didn't Know" so much just because of how much it plays with everyone's dynamic. Sure, you've got fun songs from other media like "You're Welcome" from "Moana", or strong swiftly popular songs like "Let it Go" from "Frozen", but these songs are only used to emphasize a single characters narrative or character. "You Didn't Know" is a narrative argument playing out, different voices taking on different tunes to not only emphasize their character, but purposefully clash against another as they try to get their point across. Then there's the "Hell if forever" reprise in the middle of the song getting flipped and turned around in a second reprise verse, much like Jafar's reprise of "Prince Ali". Taking a point and throwing it right back like that just feels so powerful. (Note I don't know music theory, only been in choir during highschool years ago, so my guessing of what the keys and changes are might be wrong. Or totally wrong, but I try) It's not just the genre's changing, it's keys changing. Charlie, Emily, and Sera- they all sing in E major, Charlie's and Emily's note rising high in question, while Sera with a slight sad, drop in reply. The whole key is light but the questioning notions give it a regretful feel. Then it shifts into a E minor when Lute interrupts. Minor keys are usually reserved for antagonists, after all, so of course it cuts in so boldly. Then it shifts back to the regrettable and questioning E major as Emily is in disbelief when learning about the extermination. Then it gets even crazier as Sera gets sharp when she sings "Do what was required", a half step or semitone in F#. It makes her sound a bit sinister. Then Emily finishes that key change with another half step and booming semi tone above G, or simply G# before making another change to a much stronger F major. Not only is this displayed audibly, but visually too, as she literally flies above Sera. (In contrast to her flying down at the beginning of the song.) Then it changes AGAIN in "Heed the morals you're purveying" flowing into the "Hell is forever" in reprise with another major key, totally slapping Lute and Adam's minor key in the face in challenge against them and Sera. Sketchy Key analysis aside, this song is very dynamic in it's music which I don't see much of in the other Hazbin songs. Or at least, not in the same sense as "You didn't Know". I'd really love to see a proper analysis done of this song, and not go off my messy guesswork.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Wow, I don't have much to say because this just blew my mind. Thank you so much for writing this it probably took some time. Also, I appreciate you giving us a more in-depth look behind, one of my favorite songs of the show.

[@seaborgium919]

which part of this reminds me of Hamilton. There's SOMETHING in Sera and Emily's conversation that reminds me of Hamilton and I haven't been able to put a finger on it. You are clearly a smart person so you probably heard it? Unless I'm completely of my rocker lmao

[@Pamela-dv7gb]

People can critic hazbin hotel has they want, I can understand but not the musics. They are amazing and maybe better than what disney have did those 5 last years

[@katelynthewhitewerewolf6376]

Pamela And Hazbin Hotel is better than most adult shows because the characters are more family friendly and nice they're not like the characters in most adult shows who are selfish ungrateful jerks 24 7 who are mean 24 7. Charlie is the kindest nicest character ever and she's a breath of relief and fresh air from the usual main protagonists in most adult shows who are selfish jerks 24 7. People should be happy Hazbin Hotel is more family friendly and better than most adult shows.

[@sarcasticat6979]

I'd give anything to see the show adapted into a proper musical and see it live. Ready For This makes me tear up, the ensemble is incredible. More Than Anything, Hell is Forever, Stayed Gone, Loser Baby, Happy Day in Hell, and the finale song also would be magical to see on stage. Maybe some day.

[@Helpi2]

I feel like ur the only person to make a positive hazbin review because everyone says it’s a rushed horrendous show

[@pockystyx4087]

I'm really hoping we get a nice full song for Vaggie and Charlie to sing together in season 2. They teased us with that More than Anything (reprise) and it made me want more!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I'll just have to wait and see =)

[@VigilanteBinRat]

I want Darren Criss to try to bring some members of starkid into it.

[@gesty.chlopak]

YESSS

[@theblaze5530]

Oh my god yes!!

[@katelynthewhitewerewolf6376]

​@@gesty.chlopak Is he the voice actor for Cosmo in Fairly Oddparents? His first name sounds nearly identical.

[@gesty.chlopak]

@@katelynthewhitewerewolf6376 I don't think so

[@mikel-zzzz]

I am a bit late to this, I watched the amazon series before I knew there was a pilot. The actors in the pilot are very good, but the new ones are just phenomenal. So kudos to all of them, but at the same time I am thankful for the change. I might be biased though, since I watched them in the opposite direction than anyone else. For the favorite song, I might be alone but since I always have been a sucker for "i want" songs, of course it is "happy day in hell". The delusional optimistic energy of the song is the best, it lifts my spirit every time. I could hear Erika/Charlie on loop. I hope she gets more songs in season 2.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

You are not alone, I did the same thing...haha! Erika is really great you should check some of the Mean Girls music, like "Stupid with Love" or "It Roars" It has a similar "I want" song vibe as "Happy Day in Hell."

[@pm3618]

I DIDNT THINK ANYBODY ELSE WOULD EVER COMPARE HIM TO THE LEAD PLAYER LOL YOU ROCK

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Once he sang "She's filled with potential that I could guide" I was like this guy is one "Glory" dance break away from being the lead player...haha! Man, I love Pippin!

[@TheOneAndOnlyLobster]

Viv said there's going to be more new characters and Amir confirmed theres going to be more Alastor singing :D my fav song is hells greatest dad butt you didn't know is something else

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I'd like to hear Amir (Alastor) and Kimiko (Niffty) sing together. How about you?

[@TheOneAndOnlyLobster]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed I'm hoping for a full song with Vox and Val

[@cartoonishclaude]

@@TheOneAndOnlyLobsterI’m hoping for a song sung by all three of the Vees.

[@bela650]

My favorite songs are Respectless,out for love, stay gone, you didn't know, and finale. Hopefully season two get more episodes so we get even more amazing songs and for the plot to be paced better.

[@drdewott9154]

Yeah I mean Vivienne Medrano, the series' creator is clearly a HUGE Broadway geek! Like they get it, and she has been super fortunate to mmake friends with some great people in both the animation and broadway business! She has been developing all of this for ages so its probably not a surprise to think that Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg also got in and just got her vision. The whole trio has also at the same time been working on another show, Helluva Boss, which is basically a spinoff of Hazbin Hotel right here on KZbin, free to watch! Same world, lots of songs too (though generally fewer than Hazbin, even though one episode had 4 different songs), just some very different characters. And it too has some great songs and some really great broadway actors! Bryce Pinkham plays one of the most important characters Stolas, who has many of the most beautiful songs in it! Alex Brightman is also onboard in the role of Fizzarolli, James Monroe Igleheart also plays double with 2 different characters, Asmodeus and Vortex! And hey, you said you wanted Erika to invite some Mean girls friends guess what? Barrett Wilbert Reed is already on Helluva Boss as the side character "Octavia", Stolas' daughter! They even got Jefferson Friedman onboard in one episode! Harvey Guillén joining too in an upcoming episode! Norman Reedus even had a role in one episode, with his first ever singing role! They even got KE$HA in a role with an original song by her! And yet this big cast is also alongside some goopers of Cartoon stars and internet funny people, like Brandon Rogers as the lead Blitz, Richard Horwitz, famous for roles like Invader Zim and Billy from Billy & Mandy as Moxxie, Michael Cusack, Georgina Leahy, Cristina Vee, Faye Mata, and many others. TLDR: Its not as musical heavy but if you love Hazbin Hotel, I highly rreccomend Helluva Boss too. There's even some occassional cross references to eachother in each show.

[@T_drawssart4523]

The finale song and hell is forever is my favorites! Anything with alstor and vox is definitely in my top favorites too!

[@Inked_bbw]

Poison is my favorite. It's so catchy at first but the longer you listen the more the lyrics start to hit you with just how dark and soul wrenching it really is, culminating in the saddest crushing line of the show.

[@lindseyb3466]

My top four are Stayed gone, more than anything, respectless and hell's greatest dad. There are too many good songs to choose from.

[@heresheis2063]

@@lindseyb3466 those are in my playlist too. I have a playlist dedicated for hazbin hotel songs.

[@promisemochi]

i am autistic and one of my special interests since i was about 3 has been musicals. my grandparents had records of old musicals - oklaholma, chitty chitty bang bang, sound of music, etc. and i'd put the records on and make up choreography in their living room as a little kid. i didn't want to watch this show, it never appealed to me. i wasn't sure if it would be too much. like mocking religion or something. but i was drawn in and decided to give it a chance and oh my goodness. i am absolutely obsessed. i love it so much and i am so happy i came across this video. i love the themes of the show and it's just such a new comfort show of mine. and the music!!! it's just everything!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Hi there! I'm so nice to hear about your love for musicals and where it originated from! I'm glad you gave this show a chance because it really does a lovely job of paying homage to the theater space.

[@anyaanimation]

Hazbin Hotel is honestly such a great show I like all the songs, don't have favourite, yet "It starts with sorry" and "more than anything (reprise)" are such a touching songs... Thank you for the video!

[@ondragloc6667]

Respectless is my most favorite song from the show.

[@schale8051]

"You didn't know" is a fantastic song and for me personally, it's the best song of the show. My favourite to sing along to is "Loser Baby", though, because the lyrics just make me smile and it's an instant dopamine rush whenever I hear it. "Hell is forever" comes a close second. I sound awful while singing it but damn does it give me joy. "More than anything" and "Poison" are my faves to just listen to (whenever I can bring myself to shut up). "Stayed Gone" and "Hell's greatest dad" are hilarious and I'll never get tired of them. "Respectless" is my favourite challenge, cause it took me forever to get the rap parts right and I still only manage to do it 8 out of 10 times without fumbling some lines. Each and every song in this show holds a special place in my heart for different reasons, so it's impossible to pick my favourite. Can't wait for season 2!

[@Nstone53]

Sam Haft was born for this. His music has always been about breaking down music and mixing it with new flavors making it catchy AF. Also the music is rarely fully flushed out for storyboards and animation. Music is almost always done last when animated. Plus they had 2 years before animation even got started.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I agree with you both Sam and Andrew have a lot of talent. With your other point, it kind of depends on what you mean by music. If you talking about the score, most of the time that is down at the end of a film, to emotionally sum it up. When it comes to music numbers, the songs need to be done first. So they can storyboard accordingly. At least that's what knowledge I have from Disney during the Renaissance period.

[@chiakinanami965]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed i think they meant that as an insult, but ur 2 sweet

[@modern_eel]

i had no idea of the backgrounds of some of these voice actors!! SO cool!!

[@erinw1256]

My favorite song has to be "You Didn't Know". I love how amazing everyone sounds. When Charlie and Emily sing together, it's amazing! Hits everytime. But I love pretty much every song on the list. "Respectless" is so good. "Poison" is an awesome pop song that I immediately fell in love with. It's sad if you really pay attention to the lyrics. Which, if you heard without the visuals, you probably need to listen to a few times to really get. With the visuals from the episode, it's absolutely heartbreaking. "Loser, Baby" is a fantastic way to real you back in after the trainwreck of what you just witnessed earlier in the episode. "Stayed Gone" is so fun. Especially since we get to see Alastor showing how terrifying he actually is. "Hell's Greatest Dad" is such a fun power struggle between Lucifer and Alastor. And when Mimzy just bursts in at the end, I crack up every time. I could keep going, but I think you get it. I'm in love with this soundtrack.

[@CapitalM-NL]

"There is one song you love *more than anything*" My favorite song: More than anything.

[@mariachiara2616]

Hey ! Barret is already voicing Octavia in Helluva Boss which is an Hazbin Hotel spin off. But you right i would love to hear her singing in the show

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I didn't know that. That's pretty cool! So it could be possible for her to play a character on this show as well!

[@cartoonishclaude]

We need a duet between Octavia and Stolas.

[@Lichtkrieger13]

My absolute fav is More than Anyfhing, closely followed by Ready for this for being the first good Disney song in ages as well as You didn't know for being a chaotic harmony brought to perfection

[@dersuchmann]

I'm definitely in the "Loser Baby" camp, but nearly all of the songs really got me. Currently I'd say my other favorites are: Stayed Gone, You Didn't Know, Poison, Out for Love, Hell's Greatest Dad, More than Anything... it just always feels like there's one more song that should still go on the list, but then I could just list them all.

[@tristanbrandhorst7267]

Thanks for telling us so much. Loved your insights! Loved HH!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

No problem! I have a deep love for musical theatre and animation and it's nice to see when these two worlds collide!

[@bladelaw4200]

I dont know which one is my favourite, but hell is forever, poison, and ready for this, are probably my top 3

[@dave_the_slick8584]

How does no one remember that the song is called "Hell's Greatest Dad"?

[@kcinsane]

I'm fairly sure it's the only song in Hazbin Hotel that doesn't have its title in the lyrics

[@varianmidoriya1194]

On Alex Brightman, he also did School of Rock the Musical and I feel that is very Adam while Beetlejuice is very Fizzarolli

[@starace4031]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing your love and appreciation for the show, casting, performances and soundtrack. I 100% agree with your points. I love your dream castings and I guess 1 person I would love to be in the mix as well would be along the lines of stars that worked with Erika on Mean Girls on Broadway, Reneé Rapp. I could totally see Reneé playing some version of Eve or Lilith, and for those that know know that she has the most incredible vocals that would be amazing to be paired with this show and it's already fantastic soundtrack. Similarly, thinking of Reneé got me wondering about Coco Jones, who is also such a star and I could see being a new character in season 2 (/3 if that happens hopefully 😊) for an episode or more. 😊 I love the existing Hazbin cast so much, perfect casting and the talent and love they have brought to the show is breathtaking to see. I love season 1 and like for Arcane, will wait as patiently as I can until season 2 is released. 😄😊

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

It's such a lovely show that really does a good job of bringing the theatre and animation worlds together. It's enchanting to see there is so much love for musicals. Not only through the music but the references throughout the season. I'm with you; I will be patiently waiting for season 2! Renee would be fun to see in this show as well! I love her rendition of "World Burn."

[@starace4031]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed Aw thank you so much for taking the time to read my comment and reply, it's greatly appreciated. 😊 Hope you're doing well and wishing you the very best for the year ahead. 😊 100% agree, it's such a perfect pairing of theatre and animation. As we all know (sadly not Hollywood most of the time) animation is such a wonderful medium for expressing characters, narratives, especially when paired with tunes that would be beloved on Broadway. Plus being able to add such thoughtful references is so fun to see. Aww yes, I mean I adore all of Reneé's music aha, and yeah re Mean Girls, most prefer her renditions of Regina's songs like World Burn, Someone Gets Hurt in particular. 😊 Thanks again for being so cool and kind and creating a fantastic video.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I'm going to throw a reverse Uno card and thank you for being so wonderful to chat with =) I'm just going to add to your point about animation. I do feel like both animation and musicals are looked down upon as the ugly step-sisters of Hollywood. I honestly don't understand why? Sometimes I feel like both voice actors, who aren't huge celebrities, and theatre actors don't get the respect they deserve. In my opinion, they really should be treated better! Anyway, that's a topic for another day...haha! It's always a lovely time chatting with such a kind person. Take care!

[@starace4031]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed Awww you're so kind thank you. 🥺🥰 It's been a real pleasure speaking with you. Oh and absolutely, I thoroughly agree with your points, truly another topic for another day as I can imagine we'd be discussing it forever. 😄 It's such a shame how much animation and theatre is mistreated and of course how that greatly affects animators and actors (voice actors etc) alike. Truly Hollywood's iron grip on entertainment, only allowing projects/actors/animators a chance to succeed if they pass through their strict filter for approval that knowingly excludes people that truly deserve all the success and support for their achievements. It's so sad to see. Anyway yes definitely a topic for another day aha. Hope you're doing well and likewise hope you take care too. 😊

[@weabug]

i loved this! heartwarming to hear more positive opinions! lets just all enjoy good art for the sake of art!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Well said! Nowadays it feels like more people are quick to react, and it can be, (at least for me) rather exhausting to listen to.

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

"Past Elphabas." This just calls to mind the image that each Elphaba can recall the memory of all the previous Elphaba's like they're the Avatar.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I mean, Elphaba is kind of like the Avatar. She has visions. She can throw fireballs. But she is allergic to water... Okay, so maybe she isn't like the Avatar at all. 😄

[@homosapien7316]

I love so many of the songs. Even when there were songs that didn't hit for me, each episode had a song that did. Loser baby, stayed gone, hell is forever are probably my favorites

[@bobothefool3037]

Holy shit, thank you so much for this analysis!!! I never see much analysis for music and voice acting and how it's used in storytelling so this was super cool and refreshing to see!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@OMNIhydra1]

*You didn't Know* is probably my favorite song in the show for a lot of different reasons. Each performer is hitting it out of the park, the song is ridiculously catchy, it drives the story forward hard and fast, and the uno reverse reprise of *Hell is Forever* just kicks all the ass. This show isn't perfect, but for all the ways the storytelling could be seen as shoddy by some, the very nature of it being a musical bridges that gap and then some when the songs are this good at pushing the story and giving us insight into the cast. I can not wait to see what comes next. Season 1 was better than I was expecting, and while I'm not sure they'll be able to top it, I'm excited to see Viv and the many wonderful people that have come together to make this thing give it their best shot.

[@Dadoodadaydee]

I ADORE YOU FOR PUTTING JACK KELLY FOR JEREMY JORDAN

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

You have to love Newsies!

[@xavthesimmer725]

you answered your question for me, More Than Anything.

[@AlexandraNicouleaud]

My favorite song is Out for love,like the little spanish vibe.I LOVE IT👹 and the instruments by themself is wonderful 👹🤺

[@MewDenise]

This show do really be a musical since they do reprises xD

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I'm interested to see if they'll do reprises from other songs in the next season?

[@cartoonishclaude]

It Starts With Sorry (reprise) sung by Sir Pentious, Emily, and Sera?

[@Falloutboy76.4]

The one song I love more than anything IS more than anything.

[@spoodergwen]

Another big reason why the music styles are different is that the characters come frome different backgrounds and different time periods (the sinners at least), so it makes sense that the songs will somehow portray that.

[@speedloverfrfr]

Who Let Bro Cook💀🙏🙏🙏

[@Whispersandwarnings]

No one else agrees with you lil bro, give it up🙏🙏😭😭

[@OntoBunny]

My favorite song is 'Ready for This'. Love seeing Charlie inspire a crowd of hungry citizens to literally eat the rich. I see you Vivzie!

[@AnimeGirl4891]

I’ve loved HH ever since I saw the pilot 4 years ago. And it’s kind of neat they have Broadway stars in the show since seeing a musical in NYC is expensive. And if I could pick of who would be in Season 2, I think it would be Lin-Manuel Miranda. That man is a genius.

[@littlewitchParker3]

If Eden Espinosa gets cast in the show, it would be awesome if her character sang with Lucifer.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

An Eden and Jeremy reunion!? Sam and Andrew have "Nothing Left to Lose," with that pairing =)

[@victorialynnstruble]

Stayed gone, more than anything, hell is forever

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Nice! Those are all bangers!

[@dangreen3868]

I love this cast! I know people are disappointed about the pilot cast being replaced, but when you make a pilot it's not a guarantee you'll be in the final show, and with the bigger budget they were truly able to find the absolute best people for the job. musical projects have a bad habit of casting pop singers or celebrities who can't sing, and I'm just so glad to have a musical animated show that understands the true power of musical theater

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I didn't mention it in the video, but the casting team and voice director did an amazing job as well! I feel that when animation and musical theater join forces, it's a recipe for success. It might not happen often, but when it does, I'm always impressed!

[@SkyP1e]

I'm so glad someone else sees all this

[@ebonyblack4563]

I don't watch a lot of musicals because I prefer animated works and most musicals seem to be live, so Hazbin Hotel was a refreshing change.

[@comedylyfe2113]

Charlie was inspiration for a fantasy race a thought up

[@HOPEfullBoi01]

Was the lip syncing with Lucifer at the very beginning intentional?? It's too perfect!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Sure...that was totally on purpose...haha!

[@Kwboy305]

Best is ready for this, Second best is finale 👍

[@Mars_editz_1692]

10:14 oh god this tv show is just filled with people from Rapunzel Tangled Adventures! I’m not saying that I hate it I’m just saying that my Disney loving sister will freak out if there are anymore people that voice characters in her favorite movies or Disney Channel shows. *cough* Keith David, Jeremy Jordan, Stephanie Beatrix, and a few more I can not recall right now. *cough*

[@extrullorgd4444]

For me, all of them are amazing, but if I had to choose one, I'd stick with Finale. It is maybe the proggiest of them all, and it also culminates the plot of the first season, revisiting some of the melodies from the previous songs.

[@foosen1750]

3:08loser baby the finale is definitely close

[@katelynthewhitewerewolf6376]

I'm also a big fan of Hazbin Hotel and I recently got into it and I LOVE it I like the songs too and I like You Didn't Know Hell Is Forever More Than Anything More Than Anything Reprise The Show Must Go On I can't wait to see Hazbin Hotel Season 2 and see more songs to it and episodes and especially more Charlie Vaggie Angel Dust and the gang and Lucifer I hope Charlie's mother Lilith won't be an outright villain we don't need a female version of Crimson Adam or another Stella. Lucifer and Lilith deeply love each other and their daughter Charlie. I bet it'll have a darker and edgier turn too where Charlie is still feeling guilty over everything that happened and ends up having nightmares and PTSD from everything that happened back in Season 1 and she starts having terrifying Nightmarish Hallucinations of Adam who accuses her of being just as bad as he is and that she's just like him. Lute might even create Rogue Exterminator Exorcist Angels and Exterminations who don't follow Sera's orders out of revenge on Charlie so she can kill Charlie.

[@mckai4717]

I absolutely NEED for patti lupone, Danielle Brookes, and Ben platt to get on the show asap and could you imagine if they got freakin Barbra Streisand on omg life complete

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

It would be interesting to see Patti Lupone in this...haha! The question is would you want her as an angel who would have songs with Patina, and Jessica, or a demon singing with Erika and Amir. I can see it both ways...haha!

[@jo_evo24]

Personally, I think it'd be cool if Jeremy brought in some of his friends from Supergirl/ the rest of the CW DC shows, they had a ton of musical theater people in those casts, like Melissa Benoist, Chris Wood, etc

[@pillarsofsnow7940]

Song I love more than anything? Not possible because my favourite song is More Than Anything

[@justinwhite915]

I love, love, loved Hazbin Hotel. It honestly annoys me how quick people are to jump onto the plot or pacing (8 episodes were not their decision people). It was fun. I was laughing and having a great time most of the way through and I think that's all that should matter in the end.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Sometimes you just have to play the cards you're dealt in life and make the most of it with and make the most of it...haha! The plot and pacing were a little weird, but I still had fun at the end of the day and it sounds like you did as well. That's really all that matters =)

[@justinwhite915]

Yes, we should all be celebrating the fact that something like this even happened today. For the longest time, I thought Hazbin would be trapped on the internet and now I have my younger cousin recommending it to me as a new series on Prime. @@CinemaOverAnalyzed

[@Passions5555]

Eden Espinosa as Lillith. I want a singing duet/stand off between Lute and Lillith with their powerful heavenly voices intermingling. Musical battle of the Elphabas. Make it happen Hazbin Hotel. Make it happen.

[@jameskrause7311]

omg i have tne same spongebob blanket

[@kfphunter1315]

Now on the other side there is a Helluva Boss which is different? I don't know. It's more like just a variety of songs.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I personally have never seen Helluva Boss, so I'm not sure. If as you say there are a lot of songs, then the production is probably very similar.

[@kfphunter1315]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed Yes, it doesn't feel like Broadway. Just a variety of songs

[@PurplePandemonium]

Looser baby, you didnt know, out for love, respectless are my top four in that order

[@seaborgium919]

I'm not through the video yet so it might be addressed- but Musical People: When Charlie sings "Convinced heaven to work together" in the finale song (specifically: To work together) IS IT THE SAME as Angel's "Cause I know you're poison" (Specifically "You're poison") or at least similar enough that it's probably some form of subtle foreshadowing?

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Interesting question! While I can hear what you're talking about in each song, unfortunately, I'm not well-versed in music theory, so I can't confirm or deny if they're in a similar key. What I do know is that most finale songs like to reference past songs, like how they use similar lyrics to "Happy Day in Hell." The finale in the musical is used to summarize the themes of the story, so the audience can understand the bigger message. This means it's probably more of a callback than a sense of foreshadowing. However, those themes presented in "Poison" could still come back and play a role in season 2. Again, take my answer with a grain of salt because I'm no music theorist...haha!

[@seaborgium919]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed my big theory is that it might be really that working together with heaven will be the problem (Considering Charlie was told by all sides that it's a bad idea, and Sir Pentious went to heaven when he was not working together with heaven. She gained more ground *NOT* working with Heaven, y'know?) - Charlie will have to stop pursuing that or she will be in life threatening danger.

[@ElizabethSanchez-qf2os]

Lucifer's songs be like Greatest Showman style

[@t3chkn1ght]

Hell is Forever is the best song!

[@digitalhammer4373]

I bet there were arguments between animators and music production because each would over extend in different ways

[@mythic_snake]

I was surprised that the director at the porn studio even had a name, much less a Broadway actor attached to him. I wonder if Travis will have a bigger role in upcoming seasons.

[@theyellowjesters]

Lower baby was my least favourite (but by no means a bad song!) Favourite was you didn't know, followed by the finale. The music was so dope in this show.

[@poro9084]

WAIT WHAT! Darren Criss is St. Peter?!

[@spontaneouswizard358]

I loved SpongeBob the musical. I even own it on DVD. It was very well made overall. I couldn’t believe it. I would rewatch it again. Despite the fact that it was 2 hours long, it never felt like it dragged on or anything.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

The SpongeBob Musical is great, with some amazing songwriters attached to it. I always loved the Squidward tap dance number "I'm Not a Loser." Which song was your favorite?

[@spontaneouswizard358]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah the one who played Squidward was awesome! How did they do the 3 legs for his actor?

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

That was Gavin Lee. He also played Bert in the Mary Poppins Musical. So the costume is quite interesting. Squidward has 4 legs, so the front two are Gavin's real legs. The back 2 are attached at the heel, so he can freely tap dance. I'm sure it was a little awkward to maneuver in...haha! But Gavin handles it like a champion!

[@spontaneouswizard358]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah definitely lol

[@Yellowguy0619]

Hazbin Hotel's musical reminds me a lot of Oliver and Company since both the series and movie have different tones to each song. Jazz, electro, etc. Except Sykes. He never had a song.

[@nth.aurora]

A SMASH reference in the wild!

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Yep! That's the show that get me into loving musicals. The soundtrack is AMAZING! What's your favorite song?

[@shadowldrago]

Cats’ utter nonsense scares *everyone*.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Haha! It's just something about the music before Elaine Paige sings Memory...it just makes my skin crawl.

[@chiakinanami965]

Yknow if u go on twitter or youtube it makes u feel like everyone hates hazbin hotel, which is weird cuz thats not true, idk just a thought i had while watching this video, I loved this show I loved the music I loved the pacing, which is a sin at this point for some reason, at this point "Good" writing is subjective, ive seen show with "good" writing get 0 views and nobody even remembers or talks about them, a good written show for me is a show i can enjoy from begging to end, a show that doesnt feel like a chore to watch

[@cullenlatham2366]

well, you prime us to say "more than anything" as a favorite, but in my books, the songs mostly fit into one of 3 tiers: On repeat, like it, and not a fan. not a fan is very limited, mostly to the dramatic irony of a disney princess singing in hell (happy day in hell 1) and transitory pieces that dont do much for the plot (it starts with sorry), but literally everything else fits either into like or on repeat. Just to list a few at the top; more than anything, poison, loser baby, you didnt know, respectless, stayed gone...

[@js66613]

My favourites were "Hell's Greatest Dad" (sans Mimzy), "Poison", "Loser, Baby", "More Than Anything" (the first version), "Stayed Gone", Hell is Forever", "Respectless" and "The Show Must Go On" (Yes, I refuse to just call it by the real name, because that one's lame.), but I also liked "Whatever It Takes", "Ready for This" and "You Didn't Know". I disagree. Theatre people are the best when it comes to sung performances, because they sing and act, and can't just do one or the other. But with this they often sacrifice their voice acting abilities that are involved in the parts that are /just/ spoken. For that very reason, I still prefer the voice actors from pilot for the spoken parts, and wish they would've stayed on, with the Broadway actors taking over the singing roles, but unfortunately, I guess the higher ups were too stingy for that. See, voice actors, and especially indie voice actors know how to act a character that they can't fully physically become. They are used to expressing more than normal actors do, or potentially even can, and they are used to very cartoonish, over the top displays that are befitting of cartoonishly designed characters that make the most of being 2D. If you're doing a 2D animated project, THEY are the best pick because THEY know what to do in that specific scenario, when it comes to the spoken roles. BUT they're not necessarily trained singers - self-trained or otherwise -, which I guess works against them whenever they try to become anything but an indie actor, especially if the typical pathway to get to Broadway just doesn't work for them. While I loved the sung performances by the VAs, and they've certainly made great songs... they don't quite capture the liveliness of the original Alastor, and also, they cowered out of using as much static for Alastor which doesn't make sense because he was perfectly understandable to me in the pilot - and English isn't my first language; not to mention that I often struggled with accents, but Alastor wasn't a problem for me... Zestial is honestly harder to understand -, so him constantly dropping the static and speaking more "normally" is weird considering he's the type to conceal stuff a lot. Weird artistic choice. Can't say the justifications actually make sense.

[@NathanDyer-w1l]

Eden Espinosa as Lilith? Just sayin'.

[@supermarioplushmovies355]

Hazbin hotel is truly a great show People are just mean

[@spontaneouswizard358]

You really enjoy smash don’t you? I think I might’ve seen sorts of it when it came out but never watched it properly. It’s a shame it only went for 2 seasons however.

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

"Smash" holds a special place in my heart because it got me into musical theatre. I didn't live in an area where you could have a night on the town and go watch plays like "Wicked" or "The Lion King" whenever. When this show was on every week, I could tune in and see an amazing musical number or be swept away by the beautiful lyrics of a song. I appreciate everyone who took the time to make it.

[@spontaneouswizard358]

@@CinemaOverAnalyzed yeah awesome!

[@terrantitanium6441]

v Everyone who agrees Loser Baby is the best song of the season

[@doritodorito492]

Looking at the cast I was just like "BEETLEJUICE????? MARVIN?????? SANDY????? HARRY POTTER????????"

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

I know RIGHT! It's crazy how many insanely talent people are in this cast!

[@SmackWrap]

so you are saying this show is better than marvel movies? maybe ill check it out! (joking by the way, I love this show so much)

[@MonsterEnjoyer69]

The only song I didn't really like was Whatever It Takes. Daphne has a good voice but I think the her voice didn't really suit the song tbh

[@CinemaOverAnalyzed]

Ironically enough, I think Stephanie is the one who takes me out of the song...haha. I found it a little jarring to hear her "Rosa" voice when speaking and then use her real voice to sing. I prefer singers with deeper or sharper voices...but honestly, that's a personal preference. However, I do like the melody of the song!

[@Manishman.1233]

I disagree and see this show as a terrible show with bad songs but. But you can like it

[@xellos305]

Don't leave out Gooseworx! She contributed a lot of music for this show as well. She is also responsible for the amazing digital circus. I feel as if everybody keeps leaving her out despite the fact that she is in the credits as well.