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[@venganceisours]

Please do “Non-Stop" or “Wait for it" probably two of the best songs in the musical

[@belmarshall9103]

Fun fact: Lin (who plays Hamilton) said that the reason he does a sort of gravelly voice on “as long as I’m alive Eliza swear to God you’ll never feel so” is because it makes Phillipa (who plays Eliza) laugh :)

[@not_gabi6508]

I saw a clip where she laughed super loud and I was like Awwwwww 🥺😂

[@artsieashlin8531]

I didn't know that

[@lilraider22]

It was also a play off Ja Rule's voics, who did the remix

[@MsZzzzz5]

He was also trying to make the Ja Rule/ Ashanti duet allusion

[@belmarshall9103]

@@lilraider22 i mean yeah, but he was quoted as saying the thing about pippa, so it’s a bit of both.

[@melindamercier6811]

I definitely believe her voice in “Helpless” is character choice. Eliza is young and naive here. When that changes, her voice is exactly what you want to hear when she sings “Burn” later on. I’m interested what your thoughts are in the comparison of the two.

[@noellerose28]

I agree. I think in Burn is where she would appreciate the vocal ability of Phillipa more - especially how she held back at the start, the build up, and how she opened up her voice with emotion in the latter part of the song.

[@8dayssooner]

This should only ever be listened to if you go directly into Satisfied straight after. Those two belong back to back!

[@danielblair9535]

The three songs belong together, A winter's ball, Helpless and Satisfied, should all be listened to back to back.

[@Butter_999]

@@danielblair9535 same with, Hurricane, The Reynolds Pamphlet, and Burn

[@8dayssooner]

@@danielblair9535 definitely but if you HAD to cut one, Winters Ball would be first to go

[@sup9138]

I always listen to them back to back haha

[@justjustin5798]

If those songs are separated its like sprite with no carbination😂

[@embe_3]

Is it just me or did it feel like she didn't read any of the comments saying that Phillipa Soo chose to not sing with full open mouth drops because she wants Eliza to be seen as a bit naive and still quite young in this scene? I really hope that doesn't come across too negatively, I did not intend that and I really hope that I phrased everything correctly as English is my second language

[@user-iu4yn4tr1r]

She did and she commented that in another video.

[@orchidsarepretty1422]

@@user-iu4yn4tr1r what do they mean by full open mouth drops?

[@weirdbunmi]

@@orchidsarepretty1422 Usually in singing, you want your jaw to be relaxed and open downwards, like when making the 'ooohh' sound. Renee shows good examples of this in Satisfied. However, when Philippa sings Helpless, she tends to open her mouth lengthways, like one would when making an 'eeee' sound. This makes her voice more narrow. This is because she is using a stylistic choice to make her voice sound younger and more naive. This information has been brought up in comments for previous reactions to Helpless and Satisfied, and was addressed in the newer reaction to Helpless and The Schuyler Sisters. Hope this helps!

[@sarahsantana7914]

You did great!!! Dont worry sis!!

[@carloscamargo5577]

You should react to Non Stop is the best song of the musical

[@Clud-eg4xp]

I agree.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

Stay tuned ;)

[@Krystal-kc4uu]

@@SongsFromASuitcase yass

[@lumosmentis]

Truly such an amazing song!!! I go back to it all the time

[@carley3986]

Yesssss. By far my favv

[@stillhere95]

I don't understand. She has watched Satisfied. How did she not connect the dots. It's the same song shot by shot!

[@juliabc5792]

I hope those faces are just for clickbait bc Helpless is my daily vibe

[@not_gabi6508]

In the video you see the faces are for when Lin sings 😂

[@marsiemalloww]

@@not_gabi6508 LMFAO poor Lin

[@ohgreatheavens1]

@@not_gabi6508 poor Lin 😔

[@artsieashlin8531]

@@not_gabi6508 that was kind of rude

[@inasaira8380]

you shouldve watched them in order back to back. theres a story there. Angelica (renee elise goldsberry) is attracted to alexander on an intellectual level but feels she cannot marry a poor man so she introduces him to her sister, Eliza (Phillipa Soo), who was smitten at first sight. "helpless" is essential to understand the context of "satisfied" and why its such a sad song because you get to watch the same moment twice from different perspectives. eliza's happiest moment in her life is angelica's saddest moment. the songs go hand in hand.

[@velky_reeds]

It's sad that you reacted to Satisfied before this one when it should have been the other way around, I definitely recommend watching them by order, it'll make a bit more sense. Especially when Angelica's Satisfied reveals her falling in love with Hamilton immediately after at the next song

[@melindamercier6811]

Watch 1:38 again. See has already done a vid on Helpless, she also mentions it in her Satisfied video.

[@lagrangesbc]

@@melindamercier6811 she reviewed the Jimmy Fallon and the Roots version with the Hamilton cast. I think Klevin’s point is that they were talking about how Alexander and Angelica May have had a better chemistry than Alexander and Eliza, and had she watched Satisfied right after this version of Helpless, she may have been able to put the story together a little better.

[@philiman6558]

1- I wish you would do ‘Take a Break’. Soo and Goldsberry in that song are amazing together. 2- Ya’ll gotta watch this stuff in order eventually. IMO the context of the story is important to each performance, even though I realize your main thing is to talk about technique.

[@glasstablegcrls]

yeah cause like there’s a reason why there’s 46 songs in the OBCR, and it kinda ruins the context for people who just listen to random songs from it the first time which makes people don’t know what it’s about at all, i mean, if you’re a vocal coach, at least acknowledge the context.

[@mariap2957]

yes definetly. Also, I want them to do take a break as well, because its so good!

[@kandyappleview]

that was one thing i really liked about the soundtrack before i finally saw the whole show. i really got sense of the story while i was waiting to get to see it. it helped me understand the characters a little bit so that when i saw the show, i could pay attention to more subtle things i otherwise would have missed.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

It's called "FLOW" or "BARS" when the cadence of the rap is like that.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

Oh that’s great to know! Thanks!

[@eddyganges3934]

This song and specifically Lin’s part are modeled after the old Ja Rule and Ashanti R&B hip hop songs. That’s why he sings like Ja Rule in his last line with the raspy voice.

[@a04mar]

Helpless and Satisfied are the opposite. I think that is why she sings a little more high tone like you say, and Angelica sings more open. It is happening at the exact same time. But in two different perspectives (Eliza’s and Angelica’s). But yes Alexander and Angelica were a thing also.

[@omrihaze3000]

Omg the thumbnail worries me... I love Helpless so much!!!!

[@Lilcrazyshay89]

YOU HAVE TO WATCH “WAIT FOT IT “ I yelling just in case anyone was unclear

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

I JUST MIGHT! YOU’LL HAVE TO SUB AND SEE!!! AAAAAAAA! ( felt like yelling with you)

[@tbella5186]

Leslie is amazing, and Wait for It is his gift lol.

[@callalily9842]

Lin-Manuel has said that he had JaRule and Ashanti in mind when writing this song.

[@TheSweetBean]

Just wait til 'The Reynolds Pamphlet

[@dolphinlife23]

“ One last time” PLEASE

[@ryanreeves3127]

Her husband stay contradicting her critiques lol

[@crow337]

The show takes place in a span of many years and decades. Even during the same songs. That’s why by the end of this song they got married.

[@trinitythomas743]

i know you probably didn’t mean this in a rude way when you said it sounded like she was straining her voice but by the time they made the film, it was like everyone’s 500th time performing the show (literally). she had to sing 8x a week so thats probably why. her voice was probably strained from singing

[@keels6229]

when you are doing all the dance moves and singing at the same it’s hard and i think that they do a really good job with that in the musical.

[@19msnewgirl]

The song Satisfied comes right after in the show, which explains the relationship between Alexander and Angelica. The whole scene is rewinded and Angelica tells the story from her perspective. Please watch it, it is amazing!

[@weirdbunmi]

Interesting that we're doing Helpless since it's no longer a true first reaction... Was hoping they would be 7 new songs she hasn't heard before. Now I really wish we had a list 😅

[@avivperlman4118]

You actually watched Satisfied before this which was kind of a mistake but you didn't know lol. Helpless comes right before Satisfied.

[@Rotcgamer]

that moment when you kinda started connecting the dots to satisfied mid song too lol

[@goldengacha6185]

I really hate what you did for the thumbnail I know it makes others want to watch the video but it’s very rude. Please think before you do these thumbnail. Imagine Phillipa seeing the thumbnail. What if someone reacted to your video and having a disgusted face and saying “Really?” It’s disgustingly rude.

[@mr.cottonsclassroom4471]

I think Philipa is laughing at her large bank account figures and not watching haters talk about her. I agree with you 100%

[@duogaming3906]

You 3 should watch satisfied comes right after helpless and it’s the sisters(Angelica) point of view of the night

[@weirdbunmi]

They're watching the entire musical in one sitting. She recorded reactions to certain songs and is uploading them weekly. She's already done a first reaction to Satisfied and Helpless, though they're out of context. Rest assured, at this moment in time, they have indeed seen the whole musical!

[@duogaming3906]

@@weirdbunmi thank you for letting me know

[@MsBeth62880]

Lin Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo were nominated for Tony awards for their performances...I'm just going to throw that out there. I feel like this is a little unnecessarily cranky in terms of Philippa's mouth placement. As so many have said, she is younger and more naive here. It is a character choice. Check out some later songs in the musical.

[@beverlykehinde8112]

You guys should really react to say no to this

[@disturbedmediocrity]

Should have watched this and then Satisfied because they're the same event happening from different perspectives and it's fun to see and compare the choreography. Also, this song is influenced by Ja Rule and Ashanti. Lin used a lot of hip hop music to draw inspiration for the songs in this.

[@kimmygogo82]

You should react to Wait For It from Hamilton. Love Leslie Odoms voice ❤️

[@khaledesseghir6226]

you should react to wait for it its the best song by far

[@kacimfriend]

Pippa really shines in Take A Break and Bur .

[@cosmic2249]

This type of musical is called a "sung-through" where there is no "dialogue" and only rap/singing. So even in the slower moments, you hear the melody in the lyrics spoken to give it that musical touch. Lin Manuel is definitely influenced by 90s/00s rap and r&b.

[@theshadowfax239]

I hope you do Wait For It, my favorite of the musical. Also Lin has said it might be the best song he's ever wrote.

[@daniellevalle9191]

I think the big difference in the other video is that she was singing on a zoom meeting and was controlling the projection (creating more tightness/ping-y-ness) because she was tentative/conscious of not blowing out people's ears since they all had earbuds in. It's very difficult to gauge your volume and sound in that medium and it caused her to sing in an unnatural way.

[@madelinejensen2157]

When making Hmilton Lin took influences from a lot of different people, including hip-hop and rappers he grew up listening to.

[@carriehowell6425]

OK I feel better now. I went and checked out the original reaction again. That was the video the of cast did with the Jimmy Fallon show. she hasnt actually seen seen the performance. Interesting

[@faureamour]

You could say you're satisfied now...

[@arnettabosby5100]

She sang that way on purpose which is a gift in itself. I have one way 😂😂 that was the character so for me she nailed it. 😉

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

💕💕🎵🥰🎵💕💕

[@amandashepard9372]

In a lot of interviews, Lin said he was influenced by early 90s rap and hip hop.

[@amyjohnson2496]

You should definitely react to “One Last Time”. It’s my favorite song in the musical and I think Christopher Jackson is an INCREDIBLE singer!

[@thedivademon4001]

satisfied rewinds this song and a winter’s ball, it’s AMAZING what they do!!

[@fannycanvas3577]

I love your reactions, I hope “wait for it” makes the list.

[@Rosannasfriend]

I’m not sure I can watch any more of your Hamilton videos, because you kind of annoy me on them. I’ll watch the rest of your stuff.

[@Rosannasfriend]

your prior complaint was "she's singing too bright", now she does the opposite and "its too strained, she's more natural the other way to me now!". She's not your cup of tea. Call it a day.

[@theshadowfax239]

That's a good idea. It seems like these reactions and her opinions are not for you.

[@maritzamoffett8021]

You’re the professional I know but, why do I disagree with you in some of the comments that you make. Probably because I’m such a fan of Hamilton that I don’t like hearing the negative. 😂 to me it was so perfect! Everything and everyone was so perfect. 🤣

[@sammymariehey2252]

What Lin does is he uses his cadence when he raps, this is intentional because that cadence helps lyrics that don’t rhyme, but SOUND like they rhyme

[@sonyanightmare2783]

*I just can't wait until you guys react to "World is Wide Enough" & "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells, Your Story"...* *must watch other Hamilton ones first tho cause these two songs made me cry...* *=w='* 🖤👉🏽👈🏽🖤

[@EsarosaUK]

I still can't make it through "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" without crying

[@MelSaydam]

Wait For It,, Dear Theodosia, What’d I miss, One Last Time🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻These are incredible songs and i would love to see at least a couple of them on the next weeks ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

I guess you’ll just have to subscribe so you don’t miss it 😉

[@wyensid7013]

I always listen to this song almost everyday. Love it

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

W Yensid💗💗💗💗

[@AlexisRamirez_0806]

Not you saying phillipa was struggling or strained, she is amazing and deserves an apology

[@khris_annec5004]

Honestly she does sound strained Listen carefully and you know dont let your love for her blind you with facts Because I mean watching the movie, listening to her sing there compared to her singing in that Jimmy Show You can really tell the difference Cant blame her tho With how many times they have to sing this in a day

[@mrsedgehead]

This song was definitely written with Ja Rule and Ashanti's "Foolish" era in mind. If you listen to the Hamilton mixtape he actually has them performing this song because that's what he had in mind when he wrote it 😁👏🏾

[@Channwtw]

You gotta think about it in the other one it's not the recording it's her singing and moving but this one this was the obc recording

[@grouchasaurusrex]

This song reminds me of a late 90’s early 00’s R&B/Hip hop feel. Certain lyrics that seem to be from that eras music help that along “I am so into you” (Into You-Tamia) and “The boy is mine” ( The Boy is Mine- Brandy and Monica).

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

So I've been told! Apparently Beyonce's "Countdown" as well :)

[@khai4356]

I really hope you react to Say No to This! Jasmine's vocals are insane

[@chriswilkinson118]

I love this song so much and I'm always singing it

[@lelerob1]

I would love to see a reaction to "wait for it" or "the room where it happens". The actor, who was also seen in "the Schuyler sisters" won a tony for his performance and those are two of his big songs!

[@stacie.l2248]

You should react to Say No To This from Hamilton (Maria sings it which was Peggy in the first act)

[@ShrubScotland]

If you pay, you can staaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

[@gemma9858]

React to ether Yorktown or Take a Break I also like Dear Theodosiea

[@izzyjohnson17]

I love your reactions to Hamilton but my brain is so focused on how similar to the actress who plays supergirl on the cw (Melissa benoist) your friend looks.

[@heyitsrachel]

LOL you’re the second person to say this! I’m so flattered 😭

[@coinkydinkily]

you should react to say no to this cause I'm in love with maria's voice

[@ajparadise6649]

I am doing this song for a choir project, so it was interesting to hear your thoughts (I am going Hamilton's part). I disagree with some of it, but it was cool to see a different perspective.

[@trinasp]

I forgot to say, you have to also react to Say no to this. That's where the little girl "and Peggy" grows up as the character Maria Reynolds. Her voice is amazing!

[@jeremiahdobo3406]

The musical term for that in-between singing and speaking technique is "sprechstimme" or "sprechgesang"! They're kinda interchangeable now but "sprechgesang" used to be closer to a recitative in opera and "sprechstimme" was closer to like rap.

[@reneepope-munro8115]

And lots of your musings/questions re: character dynamics and voices/characters 'matching' will be answered when/if you react to the number immediately following this one, Satisfied.

[@kevinjewell3959]

I think what you're missing is that this musical is a bridge of hip hop and Broadway. All the numbers are purposely created to not only pay homage but to showcase how hip hop in a stylistic way. In this song it's supposed to be the R&B singer Ashanti and rapper JaRule. So some of Eliza's choices are due to singing like Ashanti. If you ever heard JaRule rap you clearly pick up on that when Hamilton raps. I watched a lot of these Hamilton reviews you did and I think if you understood why and how the music was created it would help you better understand the stylistic choices that were made. It will also help you understand that the same character is channeling different hip hop artist throughout the play, which is why sometimes they sound so different from one song to the next. One example is in the song "Schuyler Sisters", they were embodying the R&B group Destiny's Child. But here Eliza isn't no longer a member of that group but embodying Ashanti.

[@trinasp]

I'm sure someone recommended, and I haven't checked to see if you have done it already, but I would love to see a reaction to Wait for it, and The Room where it happens. And while we are at it, Guns and Ships so that you can see Daveed Diggs fast rapping.

[@RedzaSiMP]

You should react to satisfied It hits u with the feels

[@erikagholston6610]

Helpless is my favorite song from the musical.

[@Toxic-bat-]

Yes, it's a beautiful song

[@tiagomarquesnascimento6577]

That next is the BEST

[@carriehowell6425]

Howard Ho does a whole series on rap in Broadway musicals. It’s really interesting.

[@melbelle9499]

I hope you do Wait for it and One Last Time! Also, if you watch Satisfied after Helpless it makes more sense 😉

[@mejans.k9575]

If you haven't done "Wait for it" from Hamilton I'd really like to see that I really love the song and the singer's voice

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

all i can say is "wait for it"! stick around :)

[@ladyshar42]

Really have to do Satisfied next. They go together and its one of the best songs in the play.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

I actually reviewed Satisfied before, but not for Musical Mondays :) Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGnYoIt-jMR0e9U

[@lilypolzin6162]

Another musical that has some great songs to check out is In the Heights

[@faureamour]

I love you asking what the name is for what Lin Manuel Miranda is doing when he speak/rap/sings. Honestly, the first thing that came to mind was just modern recitative.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

Yes I’m curious 🤔

[@deniseeclipse2706]

Please react to "Satisfied" which is also from Hamilton! The song also has something to do about Angelica and Alexander's relationship which you're questioning.

[@drew.theant]

I think you guys should react also to Hamilton mixtape or First burn. It's amazing.

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

Go on ahead and visit the channel's community tabs where we do polls and vote for which video's you'd like to appear next! kzbin.infocommunity

[@jennyfromtheotherblock]

Do Satisfied next, it will explain the Eliza, Alexander, Angelica dynamic. Fun fact: most this is historically accurate and mostly taken from Eliza's accounts from soldiers and congressmen and friends of Alexander's life.

[@janp3331]

You should do a watch-a-long of the entire musical on Disney. You could put it in Patreon.

[@carriehowell6425]

A watch along would be so cool

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

We'll see :)

[@jennellelangrill8972]

Would love to see a reaction to “Burn”

[@slushdog1012]

You guys should do burn...Phillipa really kills that song.

[@summersanchez8178]

Rude, phillipa is an amazing singer

[@TailsKagamine]

If there isn't one of Daveed Diggs' songs reacted to I will be very sad :(

[@Rotcgamer]

pleeeeaaasee do satisfied with this group since you guys are watching the musical! soo much more perspective

[@charm_mrahc]

Yes! There is some Beyoncé influence in there. The line where Eliza sits “two weeks later in the living room stressing, father stone faced while you’re asking for his blessing” is a nod to Beyoncé’s countdown.

[@alanaa.4789]

The room where it happens

[@carriehowell6425]

Helpless comes right before satisfied. You see Alexander and Angelica connect in that one

[@lena5831]

The reason her voice was more strained and everything because she is wearing a corset so there is less stability to prepare for the notes and breathing.

[@moonchild_v6626]

The sisters sound was inspired by Destiny’s child and the way they harmonize together

[@dual_katanas-33cheesestick12]

Rap singing is hip pop !

[@rj-hg1kq]

you have to react to say no to this, stay alive reprise and it`s quiet uptown!!

[@Sapphire295]

You are right about the sister’s angst. Which is in the song Satisfied. And Tribe Called Quest is more like rap style. Agreed!

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@larakosi2641]

You should react to That would be enought or Its quiet uptown plsssssss😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@thebubblygrandma3514]

You did satisfied a few weeks back if you compare the 2 videos you will see the moves in helpless are repeated in satisfied and you see things from Angelica’s POV which you don’t see in helpless.

[@lmenear9194]

Do yourself a favor - reacting to vocals or not - watch Hamilton in its entirety- there is a reason it won 11 Tonys! You will get all the story then & you will be hooked. It is sooo good ❤️

[@indieinsider3220]

The very next song "Satisfied" answers your theory about Angelica and Alexander.

[@JessicaBonsu]

Danny is always accurate with his points

[@SongsFromASuitcase]

💜💜💜

[@raven111399]

I really enjoy your review videos, I would love to see your review of Dream On perform by Postmodern Jukebox featuring Morgan James.