What'd I Miss - Hamilton - Musician Reaction

[@ExiledSwede]

the "uuhhh France" bit is apparently entirely improvised by Daveed Diggs adn they decided to keep it in the soundtrack :)

[@MadisonApitz]

I think the jazz influences are meant to show how “out of touch” Jefferson is from being in France while the rest of America has moved onto rap styles

[@weirdbunmi]

Yep, as Jefferson comments, he "basically missed the late 80's." He does catch up with everyone else on the rap game after this song. Daveed Diggs is a national treasure 😊

[@theshadowfax239]

Yes, it's very purposefully done.

[@arnettabosby5100]

Absolutely!!

[@gracebrown3551]

@@weirdbunmi He does do a bit of rapping though, like in Washington on Your Side

[@weirdbunmi]

@@gracebrown3551 Yes, after his introduction he's basically caught up, and raps immediately in the next song Cabinet Battle #1

[@profilenamehello]

The best line here to me is "Looking at the rolling fields I cant believe that we are free" from an infamous slave owner.

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Meant to be ironic ,,,

[@mura_saki]

@@claudiaperrault1874 that's why he probably thinks it's the best line lmao

[@haleyl.248]

its called context

[@douglasrau5094]

Yeah, if you watch the pro shot, when Jefferson walks down the steps into his estate, the ensemble is all doing things like wiping the floor like slaves would do. It’s a very intentionally blocked.

[@122991000]

Based on your reaction to Chris Jackson’s voice, I can guarantee that you’ll really enjoy “One Last Time”

[@JacobRestituto]

for sure!!

[@JacobRestituto]

also be sure to join my text group to know when I react to the visual musical!

[@chrisspaight2955]

Favorite comment about Chris' voice: "Can I get a scented candle of Chris Jackson's voice?"

[@euripidesghost8834]

It’s supposed to a different song. A Jazz song. To represent that Thomas Jefferson was behind the times. He was not in the war. He was off in France and the USA was pushing forward without him. So he’s back in Jazz and the rest of the country is doing Hip Hop. Then, in the next song you see that he confidently gets right into the rap battle and more than holds his own.

[@JacobRestituto]

oh woah, that's really cool

[@weirdbunmi]

The words that Burr introduces with is his format used in "Alexander Hamilton" and "A Winter's Ball," while the bass and piano at the beginning is the theme introduced in "My Shot." As someone mentioned, the walking bass and jazz influences are due to Jefferson missing the revolution, which is being represented by him singing jazz while everyone has transitioned into rap and needs to be caught up. As he says, he "basically missed the late 80's." The beer person is Sam Adams, which Laurens mentions drinking in "Aaron Burr, Sir"!

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Punching the burr-sir lol great pun

[@nicanproud]

The intro to this song also samples history has its eyes on you, which literally history has its eyes on Jefferson, too.

[@Seminole51]

Looking forward to you actually watching the show because youll see how certain actors play dual roles. Like here Daveed Diggs who played Lafayette in act 1 (Guns and Ships) now plays Thomas Jefferson. Dude is so sickly talented.

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Yes I agree. Watch the show and react again ,,, more impressive because u get to the choice why certain styles for certain characters

[@junipersr]

Fun fact: Because Jefferson is a generation older than Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote him with a generation older style of rap. So his style is kind of pre-rap which came out of jazz and a lot of other styles from black culture in america.

[@JacobRestituto]

Amazing

[@Caroline-go7lp]

As a Hamfan, I both hate and love Thomas Jefferson 😂

[@claudiaperrault1874]

But love daveed diggs from part time food delivery to tony winner

[@JacobRestituto]

lol!! also, be sure to join my text group to know when I react to the visual musical!

[@amyartlover]

I love the Fanon Jefferson but hate the canon Jefferson

[@alfonsohuerta1]

Lafayatte and Thomas Jefferson are played by the same actor in the show. Madison and Hercules Mulligan are played by the same actor too. I think you are thinking of Samuel Adams.

[@xalizaconfused12x98]

The way he changes accents surprises me

[@KatieMEdge]

I'm excited for when you actually get to watch the Disney+ Hamilton! Like, these songs are going to make a lot more sense in the context of the acting and you'll get even more emotion from it (might even laugh out loud or cry). I'm also very excited for when you get to Take A Break and Burn!

[@JacobRestituto]

I believe it!! Make sure you’re on my text thread to know when and where I post it

[@dctripoli4339]

The use of the jazz music is to imply that Thomas Jefferson had been away so was behind the times. He was still Jazz while the rest of the US was into Hip Hop.

[@JacobRestituto]

thats amazing!! also be sure to join my text group to know when I react to the visual musical!

[@dctripoli4339]

@@JacobRestituto already joined!!!

[@122991000]

1:26 We hear this melody in the beginning of the following: Alexander Hamilton, A Winter’s Ball, Guns & Ships, this song & Adams Administration. Let me know if I forgot any! We hear the “Ten Duel Commandments” melody at the start of “The World Was Wide Enough”. And we hear the tune from “Washington on Your Side” in “Election of 1800” We hear “Schuyler Sisters” in “Schuyler Defeated”. We also hear “Right Hand Man” in “One Last Time” (both are Washington oriented)

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh wow, thanks a lot!!

[@saniyahahmad7217]

You should definitely check out some of Lin’s other musicals like ‘21 chump street’ and ‘In the heights’ when you’re done with Hamilton

[@idontknowreally2474]

I definitely want to watch the original theatre musical and the 2020 movie of In The Heights

[@marisabrusuelas9683]

The beer is Samuel Adams and I think you are trying to say that it is the second act. The song is very different! I think it has to do with Jefferson being in France for such a long time, and he is a little "behind the times". I don't know if u are aware of this, but the guy who is Lafayette (America's favorite fighting Frenchman) in Act 1 comes back in Act 2 as Thomas Jefferson. I think this song helps the audience to quickly understand that the actor is now playing a different role.

[@JacobRestituto]

That’s so interesting!

[@Seminole51]

Beer is Sam Adams lol (brother of John Adams)

[@crimson1438]

*cousin of john adams

[@JacobRestituto]

ahh cool!

[@jpgreen1803]

I was dying when he couldn't remember -- I'm like, "SAM ADAMS!!!" I feel much better knowing that at least another listener shared it :) [Love Sam Adams beer...you can get a tour of their facility in Boston...well after Covid...]

[@Seminole51]

@@jpgreen1803 I did the tour back in 2007 ;-)

[@mikewillette570]

I think the bass hit was supposed to be a blues nod to New Orleans because of Jefferson’s role in the Louisiana Purchase. I could be way wrong though. That’s what I always figured it was.

[@JacobRestituto]

oh cool!

[@maritzamoffett8021]

Just reading your comments and don’t you just love all of the true die hard Hamilton fans? We’re all giving you info and our knowledge of the show. And! We’re all dying for you to see it.😊 History lesson? Yep. That’s what you’re gonna get.😃

[@claudiaperrault1874]

The show is so complex -- the music is not just a nice listen - it is so specific - each form has meaning -. Plus u liked the piano. That’s is Alex Lacamoire. He did all the orchestra arrangements. Pit conductor and played piano every performance

[@JacobRestituto]

I think it's great!!

[@Ms_Love]

This is such a fun song to watch performed and not just listen to. Excited for your reaction after you see the entire play

[@vbvermont]

As with so many characters in the musical, the theme or motif of their songs is somewhat different from the others, and with Jefferson, since he's been in France trying to help out there, he missed a lot of what's been happening state-side, so his music is also different (jazzy instead of rap) but still fun. Enjoying the reactions to Hamilton! :)

[@jaidynlindsey5437]

Just wait until you hear the Cabinet Battles😂Love your videos

[@melaniegoldstein2784]

I seriously can't wait for you to get to "The Room Where it Happens"!

[@JacobRestituto]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Remember Lin Manuel Miranda wrote All the music and lyrics for everything ...

[@corvus1374]

Don't minimize Alex Lacamoire's work.

[@claudiaperrault1874]

@@corvus1374 would never ,,, He brings Lin ‘s ideas to full measure. Or Kail or Andy - a group of genius. But truly Lin Manuel stands on top. His creation ,,,

[@blovelyee899]

@@corvus1374 that’s not what they are doing. lin wrote everything. alex produced it

[@blovelyee899]

@@corvus1374 it was teamwork

[@corvus1374]

@@blovelyee899 Alex orchestrated it.

[@claudiaperrault1874]

These songs are all more impressive in the play context plus the actors and singers are dancing

[@nikkibanning176]

Piano part in beginning is from the Alexander Hamilton song where they are singing Whoa, whoa who oh

[@paulmarsden7714]

samuel adams, it was mention in aaron burr sir by Laurens

[@ErisRising]

As noted by other commenters, this was a conscious stylistic choice on Miranda's part, showing that while Jefferson and Hamilton had their roots in much of the same Enlightenment philosophies (symbolized by rhythm & blues here), Hamilton and his friends had actually had to build something new (hip-hop) while Jefferson was able to treat the political issues in a more abstract manner from the safety of France. You'll see them get even more into the nitty-gritty of this essential conflict in the next number, and how Jefferson managed to catch up VERY quick Oh, and this song is a perfect example of something I mentioned in a previous comment: Notice that when Hamilton introduces himself to Jefferson, he sings his name in the exact same way that he always does, despite the fact that it doesn't really fit the melody of the time. It's a clever way of further showing how he's either unwilling or unable to compromise in the slightest at this point in his life (You can see the same in the earlier song "Satisfied," though appropriately, the symbolism there is how perfectly his introduction fits with the melody surrounding it despite coming from an entirely different song.

[@TheseusPro]

the beer was “sam adams” and its referenced in Aaron Burr, Sir when Laurens says “TWO PINTS OF SAM ADAMS BUT IM WORKIN ON THREE”

[@JacobRestituto]

Oh cool

[@lindseysquire8417]

Pippin Took voice: It comes in pints?

[@TheseusPro]

@@JacobRestituto lmao thanks for the response i know it was prob hard to stay kind to the thousands of people who all said the same thing :P

[@goblinlibrary280]

Jacob, are you familiar with Daveed Diggs’ (Lafayette/Jefferson) group Clipping? They do some wild stuff with sampling. I think they’re criminally underrated.

[@loganshalloe5927]

"Nice sus chord" lmfao ik what it meant but it's hella funny

[@Aleki720]

When i saw this i immediately thought lin is a musician

[@tomorobo4472]

the hi-hat is a clock because it's counting down the seconds until jefferson arrives 😐

[@michelle_5135]

So apparently, the retro vibe of Jefferson's song compared to the rest of the musical (excluding the kings songs) is to show how behind the times Jefferson was from being in France.

[@jasmine9581]

5:30 my sister went to JMU, and I'm at GMU Oo Cabinet #1 and #2 🤩🤩

[@ktoliman]

If I'm not mistaken, the piano riff at the beginning is "History Has Its Eyes on You" specifically the "Whoa, whoa, whoa..."s

[@nicoooonator]

The Moment when u watch the Musical and realize that the you already know the actor from the first act is incredible!

[@titan5045]

I think it is called Sam Adams that you were trying to reference

[@EpicGamez9]

You should react to "It Is Not Meant To Be" and "Past Life" by Tame Impala. I think you'd really enjoy both!

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thank you

[@lindseysquire8417]

My friend James Madison, red in the face. He grabs my arm and says STAAAAAAAY

[@JacobRestituto]

Lol

[@hsanders73]

You are going to lose. your. mind. when you see the whole thing. Can’t wait!

[@avoidingcord6188]

the melody was first in my shot when they went woah woah woahhhhh

[@mariabelen8689]

Everytime they explain something sounds the melody of the beginning "How does a...?"

[@JacobRestituto]

??

[@alisonmurney0908]

You need to watch the video for this song it is hands down the best dance in the musical (closely followed by Yorktown) it is just incredible ❤️

[@JacobRestituto]

I plan to! be sure to join my text group to know when I react to the visual musical!

[@erikagholston6610]

The beer is named after Samuel Adams.

[@johnbrownridge8137]

1:25 I think that's from My Shot

[@junipersr]

My FAVOURITE character!

[@JacobRestituto]

Nice!

[@amytucker1902]

@@JacobRestituto Daveed Diggs is great actor and this scene makes you want to watch it over and over. He's a rapper but wasn't a singer. Alex, the orchestrator taught him how to sing and that this song always scared him.

[@junipersr]

@@amytucker1902 Daveed Diggs is a god 🙌

[@realbeal]

Is the beard guy Lincoln? Act 2?

[@janp3331]

Thomas Jefferson

[@soniachapple3141]

The piano riff feels a little closer to 12 bar blues

[@JacobRestituto]

Yes!

[@loviskarlsen2711]

Fun fact: when he says “Sally, be a lamb darlin’ won’t ya open it” he is talking about one of Thomas Jefferson’s slaves, Sally Hemings. He also happened to have an affair with her for a long period of time and he was the father of six of her children And Maddison being “red it the face” isn’t because of anger, it’s because he was ill quite often so they adapted that to the musical

[@jonathang.1502]

"Had an affair with her for a long period of time" is a particularly charitable way of describing that, lol

[@joankleinman-cohen4805]

Justin, have you listened to My Shot yet? I

[@joankleinman-cohen4805]

I'm sorry, Jacob!

[@Monsamune]

I’d love for you to react to some Monsune, Nothing in Return and OUTTA MY MIND are his most well known tracks but his whole Tradition EP is great

[@cadekatsuda3852]

The beer is John Adams

[@JacobRestituto]

Sam Adams?

[@cadekatsuda3852]

@@JacobRestituto dang it lol.

[@adan.h2783]

I would really like you to react to more James Arthur. Love these reactions man. Keep it up!

[@claudiaperrault1874]

Cabinet battles

[@claudiaperrault1874]

The reason this song is so different is for a specific purpose,,,Jefferson sings in jazz. He has away ,, Hamilton and Washington r hip hop ,,, they remained in US ,, to show differences between the characters ,, just as king song is British beatle sounding ( British Invasion music in 60 s ) makes the play more impressive,, even different hip hop styles

[@Lann_Bais]

To answer your question I think you meant Sam adams for the beer

[@JacobRestituto]

truth

[@arnettabosby5100]

He was an out of touch rock star but soon learned as evidenced in the rap battle 😉

[@HysteriCool]

Are you going to watch the play when you're done with all of the song reaction?

[@JacobRestituto]

Yes! Send me a text to know when and where I do it

[@milkyteawithbiscuits3555]

React to Sabrina Claudio - Warm December honestly you’ll be shook at the visuals her production and vocals are insanely good 😍

[@JacobRestituto]

Cool thanks

[@chinodasmt.juliet5105]

Can you react to Yorktown its really good. Guns and ships please

[@JacobRestituto]

Already did both

[@GBR538]

oh sally. :-(

[@ConnorSill-i2b]

Are u going to react to live performances, if you u need to react to the things I do for you live in Yokohama 1987

[@faithtonle5767]

suS CHORD 2:47

[@JacobRestituto]

:D

[@charliegreen9618]

React to little mix break up song live at meerkat

[@claudiaperrault1874]

U really need to see the play ,,,or read up on American history

[@fmeale]

Sam Adams beer

[@JacobRestituto]

truth

[@jeffy5482]

Sam Adams! 😉 🍺

[@gabrielaguerrero6386]

React to james arthur please!!

[@Person-fv8yc]

We don't care about the fricking instruments just listen to the song

[@JacobRestituto]

I would disagreed.

[@heyo2320]

@Person If Jacob just sat there and listened to the song without speaking then what would be the point of this video? 😕