One Last Time - Hamilton - Musician's Reaction

[@corvus1374]

Chris Jackson has SUCH a good voice,

[@JacobRestituto]

Truth!

[@stephaniecornwell8766]

Good isn’t an adequate word at all imo

[@dctripoli4339]

Hamilton was speaking the words as Washington sang them as a hint to the fact that Hamilton wrote Washington's resignation speech.

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh wow

[@122991000]

Yep. Washington says to Hamilton in the song “I need you to draft an address”

[@Birb728]

What resignation? He never resign he just didn't run again

[@EmpressAaliyah]

@@Birb728 that's effectively a resignation. People wanted him to run again, choosing not to is effectively the same as resigning/retiring

[@brentonrettig6028]

7:43 Yes, that came directly from Washington's Farewell Address.

[@JacobRestituto]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mrsedgehead]

The "sir" thing was addressed by Lin. If I remember correctly he said it was a way to show that Alexander was still socially and financially not in the same places as either Burr nor Washington. He said that you can see as the play goes further in some songs you'll hear Burr call him Sir, the first time being in 10 duel commandments, and it shows that Hamilton is slowly progressing status wise both socially and financially

[@JacobRestituto]

Very interesting!

[@ghogsten]

This song makes me cry, out of all of Hamilton. I have no idea why, it moves me.

[@Phelie315]

Same, it gives me so many chills... the moment the speech shifts from Hamilton to Washington is just absolutely beautiful and Chris Jackson's vocals, I mean...

[@JacobRestituto]

It’s a powerful song!

[@keahibaby808]

I think the layers on how Washington and Alexander weren’t in-sync but they were still kinda clear was a way to show musically how Alex was writing out the words that Washington spoke. It was like those movie scenes where you visually see the person writing or reading and then hear the person who wrote the letter overlap. I hope that makes sense

[@JacobRestituto]

interesting!

[@chadoakley8505]

Also, if you watch the musical, Hamilton is holding a quill while he is speaking the words... clearly showing he is writing it

I love this one, the real letter has a emotional impact on me. If you are curious the original cast was invited to the white house to sing this to president Obama on his last year in office, there's a video on KZbin of the performance

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Check it out. Beautiful !!

[@ayannaliwilliams9992]

There are also some HamforHam videos they did while in the White House, one was a spoken word version of the Cabinet Battle

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thanks!!

[@lindseysquire8417]

Lin wrote this song's melody and notes specifically for Chris Jackson, because, as he puts it, when you have a friend who sings like Chris Jackson, you write him a song (Chris also starred in two other productions of Lin's writing: Benny in In the Heights, and the singing voice of Chief Tui in the Disney film Moana).

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh wow cool

[@Karen-Campos]

Talk about insightful leadership. Washington knew he was setting a precedent and he himself deemed 2 terms was long enough! Sadly, he only got to enjoy life “at home in this nation we made” for two years.

[@JacobRestituto]

Absolutely! Such a forward thinker!!! And that stinks! I didn’t know that

[@vbvermont]

The song contains a verse from the bible, that Washington apparently liked to use: "Everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree, and no one shall make them afraid". When Lin was writing the song, he got stuck at one point, and I think it was one of his collaborators who suggested he use the bible quote and it worked perfectly. 📖

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh wow!

[@lindseysquire8417]

Yep. He kept feeling like the whole vibe of the song (One Last Ride, at that time) just wasn't right, and then one of his collaborators was like "What about the vine and fig tree thing?" and Lin said, "What vine and fig tree thing?" and when the collaborator explained, Lin went into the other room and when he came out, he had the song.

[@corvus1374]

That "Why do you have to say goodbye" line is a direct quote (musically) from one of the songs from Newsies. They performed this at the White House just before Obama stepped down. There were a lot of moist eyes in the audience.

[@JacobRestituto]

Wow very cool!

[@WeatherguyPlays]

Yeah, it's a very cool video. Pretty emotional. Worth looking up in your free time for sure!

[@JacobRestituto]

Thanks!!!

[@lindseysquire8417]

Yep. It's the same notes, but a different rhythm. I love that part.

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Watch them singing this at White House in front of Obama last term. Wonderful !!

[@JacobRestituto]

Thinking about doing it, sign up for my texts and be notified if i do!

[@emilybennett6567]

The staging of this number brought me literally to tears. The full cast assembles, dressed in their most formal clothing, to pay tribute to and honor America's First Citizen as he stepped away from public life. Heart in throat even now.

[@BoyWithUke5670]

I always cry at the White House performance.

[@JacobRestituto]

I believe it!

[@jcompton8507]

In this case, remember that the first relationship between Washington and Hamilton was commanding officer and subordinate, respectively, so it's not surprising A Ham is referring to GW as "sir."

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh cool

[@ja_right]

You are so perceptive about the production backstory. You’re definitely going to love this number in the film. Can’t wait.

[@JacobRestituto]

Pumped to see it!!! Make sure you’re on the text list

[@KiwiNZ07]

My favorite Song from Hamilton. It just hits you in the feels and I'm not even American. The scripture is from Micah 4:4 and the farewell speech is mindblowing. Wish Governments would still use that type of phrasing more often. another great reaction dude!!

[@JacobRestituto]

Thank you Nick!

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Yes Washington’s goodbye address as actually written. What is so impressive is Lin Miranda as Hamilton is speaking it as Chris Jackson as Washington is singing it. That why the harmony and sync is so impressive ,, is there anyting in this show that is not impressive

[@JacobRestituto]

So cool!

[@jcompton8507]

This song ranks towards the top for me due to the way Lin as able to incorporate Washington's actual Presidential Farewell Address into the song. I love the way Lin had Hamilton start the speech to represent his contributions in writing it, and then have it transition into Washington singing it to represent GW actually delivering his Farewell Address. It was also super fun that they were able to get President Obama to read the speech for the Hamildrop.

[@kacimfriend]

Say what you want about Hamilton's politics, the man COULD write... this farewell speech is legend.

[@LoryLilyBomber]

I love this one because it’s not JUST about Washington teaching the “people” how to say goodbye to a leader-it’s about teaching his successors, future presidents and leaders, how to say goodbye to POWER, since at this point leaders usually held onto their power until they either died or were forced out of it.

[@nataliesepulveda6752]

Thomas Jefferson's coming home George Washington's going home I'm still blown up by that

[@JacobRestituto]

lol

[@NineAnutza]

The performance of one last time at the White House is so good and emotional, def should check that one out and also you can see the musicians switching instruments during the song and what they're using and such... plus is very emotional since that performance was a week or so before the tonys and before lin, leslie and phillipa ended their run of the original cast and also, this was the last event this type hosted by the Obamas and Chris Jackson was singing as Washington and behind him there's the portrait of Washington and with Obama there. It's pretty emotional, no dry eye in the house.

[@giuseppedimaio9104]

It's finally the moment where he truly react to Jackson

[@JacobRestituto]

😃

[@bornsick5150]

I barely discovered you the other day. You sir are kind of a musical genius. It’s impressive the way you catch things and know exactly what every instrument and sound is. I mean it’s what you do but still, not every one has that ear. You do. Keep it up

[@Seminole51]

Probably one of my top 3 favorite songs in the play. As good as it is here you’ll see when you watch the play how powerful Chris Jackson performs it. Work of art.

[@JacobRestituto]

nice!!!

[@122991000]

Not me crying

[@JacobRestituto]

lol

[@mrst1820]

I’m so pleased I found your site prior to going to see Hamilton next month. It will mean so much more to me now-thank you!

[@soph1038]

I'm not sure whether anyone has already recommended this, but I'd highly recommend listening to the 44 remix of this song! In it they actually got Obama to do the spoken bible verse at the end so he actually appears on the track. It really hits in the emotions, especially after watching Obama get emotional during a performance of this song at the White House!

[@JacobRestituto]

oh really cool! I plan to do most of them on my Patreon, and some here!

[@josuemaldonado234]

you should watch the filmed version on Disney+ see how they did live on stage

[@dejeanettewilliams7181]

I'm so glad I found your channel. Loving these videos. Can't wait for you to watch the entire thing. I can't stop watching Hamilton.

[@JacobRestituto]

Pumped to hear that! Make sure you get my texts to know!

[@junipersr]

Lots of people have noted that the speech is Washington's real farewell address, but on top of that when he uses the Bible verse "everyone shall sit under they're own vine and fig tree" that is a verse Washington used in correspondence at least 50 times in real life.

[@erikagholston6610]

I don't know music. I just know a great sound when i hear it. I love Chris.

[@amytucker1902]

Original Broadway Cast album is a studio album.

[@JacobRestituto]

Nice!

[@cascadia4u]

@@JacobRestituto Producers included The Roots' Ahmit Thompson and Tariq Trotter as well as Lin Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh sick

[@amytucker1902]

@@JacobRestituto Bill Sherman is Musical Director, Song Writer Producer at Sesame Street. He went to Weslyan with Lin and co orchestrated and co produced the In The Heights cast album with Alex Lacamoire. Lin, Daveed and Chris Jackson have all written songs for Sesame Street.

[@ericka_akcire2193]

Hi! I’m just finding these now! Did you ever watch the musical on your patreon ?

[@MegaJufy]

There's a live video of this song being sung in the White House with Obama and Biden watching with a bunch of others. Check it out man.

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thanks!

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Arguably one of the most important things that ever happened in American government, limiting power so that it’s not a country ruled by a ruler / king but a representative of the people who’s time in office is limited; something our current career politicians should reflect on.

[@chanceyboone7575]

Chris Jackson's voice and performance is SOO much better live can't wait for you to see

[@JacobRestituto]

im pumped!

[@ms_scribbles]

Yeah, they directly took from the speech. Hamilton wrote the speech on Washington's request, because while Washington had good ideas and good wisdom to impart, he knew Hamilton was a far better wordsmith than he was, so had Hamilton take his ideas for what he wanted to say and put it in his eloquent writing.

[@emilynash7046]

Can you watch and react to 21 Chump Street, its another musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Except its a true story, its really good! Have a good day if you see this!😊😊

[@meegull]

I second this request for 21 Chump Street. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e32leJRsYtqCnsU

[@destiny3353]

Maybe you could it as a whole on patreon and slice it up on KZbin to avoid copy right

[@JacobRestituto]

I think I might! Make sure you’re on my texts to know when and where I post it

[@B3wteenLines]

The album was recorded in a studio and not live on stage like the movie on Disney+, so the different effects you're hearing on their voices were most likely added in the studio. When you compare the live movie performance to the album, the pacing is different and there's added interludes that aren't on the soundtrack. Just thought you should know.

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh cool!

[@MCMNasty2]

This is my favorite song from the whole show. For so many reasons but the biggest is Chris Jackson.

[@JacobRestituto]

Nice!!!

[@edwardnavarrete686]

Are you reacting to the whole soundtrack?

[@JacobRestituto]

Yes - then a the Disney version. Sign up for my texts to know when I do

[@matthaynes8364]

Love this series of video! Super interested in you doing a reaction vid of the whole show, a stream? Would be sick to watch along! Keep up the good work!

[@madikayla1861]

react to this live at the white house towards obama. doesn't matter political view. george washington played by a black man singing about saying goodbye infront of the first black president. incredibly powerful.

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Reference also back the when Washington going home to the Jefferson coming home

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh wow

[@grillouwu3148]

I was sad. Now I'm fine xd

[@JacobRestituto]

😃😃

[@natl5692]

Other youtubers did react to it in it's fullest take a look at how they did it may give you an idea

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thanjs

[@MysteryMommy1]

Watch their live version of this song at the White House when Obama was about to leave

[@JacobRestituto]

Thanks for the idea

[@runshouse]

A watch along on youtube with a timer and no audio/video should work best to not mess with the youtube overlords.

[@natl5692]

Worst idea ever This has no point Not seeing at what he is reacting or having to watch it by the side just to keep up What's the point Better do a review if it's to give us this It would at least be thought threw

[@sadie_bear]

there’s no point in doing a reaction if we can’t see what he’s reacting to

[@runshouse]

You literally just turn it on your Disney plus at the same time .

[@sadie_bear]

@@runshouse not everyone has disney plus, Jason

[@runshouse]

So your recommendation is.... theft? Cool, cool, cool, cool.

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Any wait for Reynolds pamphlet

[@JacobRestituto]

Coming soon!

[@bsbrocks8]

Can’t wait for this one!!

[@bikaru]

Jacob, it is still WhatApp instead of WhatsApp in the text. Still triggered :D

[@JacobRestituto]

Hahaha my bad

[@bikaru]

@@JacobRestituto Which video will be the first with the correction? :D It is basically in all of them that you just released

[@meganyogurt6471]

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