Favorite thing about this song is knowing that Leslie was 100% singing to his daughter that wasn't yet born. He said that during Hamilton's part he was praying for his daughter, and by the time the shows were over he had said 500 prayers for her
Yo, I think the difference in how Leslie and Lin approach the song might be rooted in how they're both becoming fathers, but the similarity stops there. In the plot, Hamilton is having a son with a wealthy woman he's strategically married, and Burr is having a bastard child with the wife of a British General. "You have my eyes, you have your mother's name. When you came into the world, you cried and it broke my heart". I almost think that how they never really reach that duet "oneness" is because they can't. It's a humbling experience for Burr, whereas Hamilton is just receiving confirmation that he's great- like you said, the stakes aren't as high. Both their fathers weren't around, but Lin is standing and Leslie is sitting, and Eliza walks out at the end, but no one walks out for Burr. Just ugh, my heart.
don't they reach that duet one-ness just fine in the cast recording? right at the end? i think burr and hamilton's lives are, obviously not the same, but they are definitely mirrored. they're perfect foils on this play after all.
Two fun facts about this song, one about lin and one about Leslie: Lin: he wrote the song a week after he adopted a dog into the family. He said it just came to him. It’s such a sensible song and then he said it became a whole lot different after his son was born! I can only imagine how special this song is for him! Leslie: in their run at the public theater he had to do something while Lin was sing his part of the duet, something that would separate them from the same space (the theater was way smaller). So he would lower his head a pray for his future daughter. That happened through his entire run on hamilton. Today Leslie has a beautiful little girl named Lucille, literally the answer to his prayers
I love the smile on Lin's face every time he says "my son". It's like the words, the concept of having a child, that legacy that he always strives for, makes him giddy.
Leslie stole the show 😩 only listening to the soundtrack I was like “yeah he’s fine and Wait for It is amazing but eh” but then I watched Hamilfilm finally and he just really knocked out out of the park. I think he’s probably one of the best actors in the production.
I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie before Hamilton was even a blip on broadway. He is a really kind and generous man. I was in the city having lunch with some friends at an outdoor cafe and I think Rent was playing at the Forrest Theatre at the time. He had stopped into a local Wawa and brought about 12 hoagies and my friends and I got to witness him handing them out to a group of homeless people who were in the area. It really touched my heart and it was definitely something ill never forget
I think both portray their characters perfectly with their own unique voices: Leslie as Aaron Burr who is from a prominent family and well educated (elegant, silky, sleek) whereas Lin as Hamilton who is an uneducated illegitimate poor orphan (abrasive, unrefined). A brilliant production!
LMM said that his wife would sing this song to their little boy. When he was old enough to see the show, during that song he said to his dad, "That's the song Mommy wrote", or words to that effect. He was convinced his mom created that song, because she would sing it to him. :-)
Leslie Odom Jr has the voice of both an angel and a devil! This sweet beautiful tune full of love and adoration vs The Room Where it Happens?! How does one man have that much range and talent?!
I'm so surprised that you thought Lin sounded less convincing in whatever way because I think that you can see so much of his actual emotions coming through in this song. He looks almost teary, like he is singing to his own son!
I agree, while I adore Leslie, I think Lin's emotion is evident possibly bc he was a parent at that point. It sounds like he's genuinely singing to his son. You can hear it more on comparison videos of various actors who portrayed Hamilton.
Yeah, the problem with this duet is that it highlights just how far and away superior Leslie's vocal talent is compared to LMM. LMM is a talented rapper, writer, and composer, but he's outshined on pure vocal ability by just about every member of the cast. (Just my opinion; don't flame me.)
It is impossible to deny that Lin isn't as vocally gifted as the rest of the Hamilton cast - especially Leslie. In my opinion he makes up for it with his passion, but in this duet it becomes clearer just 'cause Leslie is there and he matches that passion Lin has with more of a vocal talent.
If you want to hear what LMM can really do... We Know the Way from the Moana soundtrack showcases his vocal really well. He knows that he's not a refined singer. But, he had a charismatic charm that really makes up for it.
Is there a chance the duet didn't seem to be perfectly blended was another nod to the relationship between Hamilton and Burr? They both have the same end goal but both are going about it in different wyas?
I think that works as a character thing, but I also don't think Lin could've realistically done better than this - there's just a huge gap vocally between them. His voice totally fits Hamiltons whole "got a lot of brains but no polish" vibe, but also, a Hamilton with a better voice works at least as well.
@@angi4912 Yeah tbf I think he could probably do better than this particular performance, his voice sounds under an unusual amount of strain for the whole thing.
"Every parents anthem to their newborn child" I felt that lol. When I was pregnant with my daughter I played this on loop and would just SOB. Even now I consider naming my next child Theo; girl or boy.
I personally love the difference between Hamilton and Burr's performance and message. Hamilton looks so much... sloppier than Burr because he is not afraid to show his joy and doesn't try to hide his thoughts or opinions. Burr on the other hand, while he is expressing his love always appears as though he is holding back and that plays out until The Room Where it Happens. Burr is potential and Hamilton is kinetic energy. I think both Leslie and Lin did a beautiful job.
There's another, deeply melancholy, layer to the song that I can't help hearing. The lyrics are incredibly hopeful for a great future, but in reality both Theodosia and Philip died before their fathers. Considering Philip's arc in the play, I have to think Lin-Manuel knew that in writing these lyrics.
I love this song. I think it's interesting with Leslie's approach to the song is one of almost bewilderment with Theodosia (he himself not a parent) whereas Lin's approach is one of more joy and pride (he is a parent). What has always made that more interesting to me is that it really rings right for the characters and the actors themselves. I feel their tones work better together once Leslie comes out of falsetto. I think a lot of men would be hard pressed to match the beauty of his tone in that space!
Leslie Odom Jr. did in fact become a father. His daughter, Lucille, was born in 2017. So I think for him, presuming him and his wife were trying for a baby during the run of Hamilton, he was kind of infusing his hope for his future child into that performance.
that's funny how you say lmm has less conviction because his side has always been about pure joy, for me. burr has always been more contained and it shows in this moment, he's all intensity, while hamilton has always been bursting with whatever he feels and thinks.
It definitely sounds like Leslie is happier and that Lin is about to cry, the contrast really adds to how their characters have the same goals but go about it different ways
Lin had no children when he wrote this song. What he did have was his dog, Tobillo. All of these feelings of fatherly love were based on that. Legendary.
As a father, I 100% relate to Lin's performance; the unquestionable love for his son. The way his voice cracks... and that it sounds like he is struggling to even sing. As a singer and performer, I have not once been able to sing this song through without tearing up. It completely hits home. And that part where he chuckles while singing... tears... every.time.
I think the difference in approach is due to family history, and it’s affect on how they see the future. Burr, whose family legacy equals inheritance, is focused on what he can give his child in the future. Following the character’s theme- Wait for the things that I will do for my child, and see what she will do. Alex, who has never had anything passed down to him by family, is focused on the enjoyment his child brings to life. Following the character’s theme- I’m not throwing away My Shot at enjoying my son, because look great he is right now.
My father wasn't around, I swear I'll be around for you. That line hits me everytime. Mostly because my father wasn't around, but I'll be damned if I won't be around for my son.
My favorite parts of Hamilton are centered around Leslie Odom Jr., my favorite song by far is Wait For It. His voice when singing or speaking just captures me.
Me too! I always end up grinning like a fool at Alex' pride and happiness over his son; it makes it even more heartbreaking when Philip dies. Hamilton's not good with keeping his emotion contained and this song just showcased that again for me.
I think Lin Manuel’s Alexander Hamilton is every bit as connected to his child. Odom’s Burr is in awe and he’s thinking for the first time ever about the stakes for others. Hamilton is in a space of delight and including his son in the scope of the dreams he already has for the new nation. And then there is the fact that we have one father singing to his daughter and the other to his son. Very different relationships - especially at the end of the eighteenth century.
I really like that Burr said "I'll make a million mistakes" while Hamilton said "I'll do whatever it takes", like, Burr is quite more insecure and humble and Hamilton confident, like he is not gonna fail...which is soooo ironic but fitting for them.
Great analysis, as always! Leslie's vocals are always smooth as silk, and his focus here was so intense and showed a different, vulnerable side to Burr. I love LMM and think he's 100% aware that he's vocally not as flexible as many cast members, but what the movie DID give me was the realization of how charismatic LMM is onstage -- and how well he understands the camera. He makes Hamilton a legitimately mesmerizing person -- we can believe it when Anjelica says she can't look away from him. (Please please do SATISFIED next!)
@@MarcDanielPatrick Yay! (And I promise I'll stop spamming about it!) Also -- just in case you're looking for superb live child performances to critique or discuss, Sydney Lucas's live Tony Awards performance of "Ring of Keys" from FUN HOME in 2015 is just perfection, and it's a superb TH-cam clip.
This song cemented the greatness of this musical to me.. It's musically unique to the fabric of the entire show. In it's simplicity, it's modern sounding melody, but more importantly it sends a beautiful message to the future of Americans. You will blow us all away
You bring up such a good point that I never quite thought about regarding Lin and Leslie's approach to the song acting-wise. Leslie is playing a character that is cautious by nature and hesitant to make the wrong moves so he often chooses to either not make any moves at all or wait until the time is right where the right move presents itself. But you can't take that approach to raising a child. You can't sit back and not be active in raising the baby, you have to make a move at all times each day because every move you make counts and it needs to be done for the child's health, happiness and development. So it would make sense that he would be unsure, scared and cautious here because he's forced out of his comfort zone and has no choice but to act against what defines his character for a lot of the first half of the play. Meanwhile Lin is playing a character that is the polar opposite. Hamilton has experienced loss on such a deep level that he behaves as though he has nothing to lose and everything to prove. He's arrogant, bold and often reckless in his active pursuit of doing whatever it is he sets his mind to. Even when he has doubts it seems few and far between compared to Burr and he still manages to keep the same relentless energy toward doing everything. He is incredibly confident in his abilities and has a deep sense of pride. It makes sense that he will look at his child and simply be proud of what he's created and focus on what it means to be a father since not having his own father around is a big deal for him. He simply feels joy, pride and awe over seeing his son along with hope for Phillip's future that he's sure he'll play a role in creating (as a father and founding father).
If I remember correctly, LMM had a newborn at home when this was recorded so he was performing on very little sleep which may account for some of the vocal issues.
This is my favorite song from the whole show. I have never been able to listen to it without crying, let alone sing it. How can they possibly get to the end of this without sobbing? It blows my mind.
Best part about Lin’s voice is that he’s amazingly average in how his voice sounds, like anyone can sing Lin’s part. It makes Hamiltons character even more relatable to the average person. Hamilton Moulin Rouge
Maybe they didn't harmonize intentionally, because these two characters are like day and night and since they can't "harmonize" in real life/the show they can't harmonize in song^^
I found this randomly but I’m happy you did. You nailed how becoming a new parent truly is with your words. You brought me tears as much as Leslie did. My baby girl is everything 🥰
"You will come of age with our young nation. We'll bleed and fight for you, we'll make it right for you. If we lay a strong enough foundation, we'll pass it on to you, we'll give the world to you and you'll blow us all away...some day, some day." These lyrics are especially powerful because they feel personal, almost as if Burr is singing not just to Theodosia but to all children of the founding fathers. For me this song echos through the generations to us.
Even though I may not be a parent now, or even in the future, I can feel how my parents felt about me, and how I feel about my younger siblings as a mentor or guide to them. So this song hits close to home, and I cry every time. When I heard that LMM sang this song to his sons when putting them to bed, I feel like I would do the same with future young children in my family, kind of passing along a torch of love, happiness, mistakes, anger, and all emotional moments to come to make them stronger as a person growing up.
Sir Marc your analysis of The Hamilton Songs are Fantastic. I really enjoy how you share about the actors as well the characters and the technical skills they showcase.
"Every parents anthem to their newborn child" TRUTH. I sing this song every night to my son (Alexander Phillip) and have since we brought him home in January.
i had to name my most beautiful pullet (young chicken) Theodosia. Her brother is Phillip. Her dad is Alexander and her look alike sisters are Mariah and And Peggy. . :) I also have an Eliza and an Angelica from last year's chicks.
Since I'm a HUGE HUGE HUGE Hamilton fan I love watching these and singing along... I also watched all of the interviews leading up to the release date of Hamilton and in one interview, Leslie said that when he put his head down, he said I'm going to pray for my unborn child if I'm lucky enough to have one and that just blessed my heart
Ha, it really is the favorite lullaby. My youngest nephew was colic and hard to get to sleep, I'd rock him and sing this song & Johnny cash's version of Hurt till my throat got sore but he'd fall asleep every time.
I am an ordinary non-theatre person who loves Hamilton. Thank you for these lessons on the craft of musical theatre. I knew nothing about the musical when I watched it on Disney. What struck me about this song was that the voices did NOT meld together. For me it added rather than detracted from the song because it emphasized - no, highlighted - the idea of two very different men, two different voices, in different circumstances having the same emotion. They will never come together. They will never meld.
I personally love the contrast with their voices this is one of my favorite parts where they sing together. Maybe on paper it’s not perfect but there’s beauty in that artistically i enjoy it 🤷♀️
This is such a beautiful song…with some foreshadowing of ‘you’ll blow us all away’. Absolutely beautiful from them both, and another exemplary performance of Leslie Odom, Jr. and LMM.
Great reaction coach as always.. Please react to Rachelle Ann Go's performance of Burn in the West End production of Hamilton.. It was superb! Thank you.. Love and support from the Philippines!!
Lin’s performance here really spoke to me, to be honest. Like Leslie is fantastic of course, but just. I love how speechless Lin is, how tickled he is. “Pride is not the word I’m looking for”, the man who is always sure of where he wants, where he’s going, and what he’s going to say is stopped in his tracks by the baby he wasn’t even sure he would get to meet after going back when he responded to Washington’s call. I love how rough he is in comparison to Leslie. It felt like one of the first times we got to see the real Hamilton. He’s not posturing, he’s not trying to be clever or bombastic. Just a quiet moment with the new thing in his life he can’t quite figure out.
What a lovely connection you have to this song via your dad. Thanks for sharing that, MDP. I really enjoy your analysis of these musical theatre songs.
This is the most heartbreaking part for me every time I listen. Sometimes I have to skip straight over, because it just kills me to know that as flawed as these men are - they both adored their children and still couldn't save them.
I always thought Lin's performance here was a mix of pride and awe. Hamilton has so much hubris, and the birth of Philip was the first time he loved anything or anyone more than himself. Baby Theodosia was the gift of family that Burr had been missing since his family had died. He fell in love with a married woman and had to hide it until her husband died. But Baby Theodosia was truly his family in a way he hadn't felt in a long time. ...Well, that's the story that developed in my head from the soundtrack and movie, anyway. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I have always loved this song, but get emotional watching it because both Burr & Hamilton outlived the children they’re singing to (Shipwreck, duel). Even knowing the real people never sang this song, the idea of having all this joy & hope for your children & losing them...It’s just so heartbreaking.
I've always wondered what it is that I love about Leslie's voice, and you put it into words at 8:41. I agree wholeheartedly. He can read the phonebook or the grocery list to me, and I'd find it glorious.
The line my father wasn't around hits home for me because my father died when I was three and I wish that I could show him Hamliton. Also in case if you have not noticed it Leslie also adds a lisp to his voice when he plays Burr. Could you also react to Ramin singing Bring him home. I'm sorry If i keep pushing this. Also I think my father would have loved Hamilton
@@lindseysquire8417 Yes, I have. The one with Ramin on his banjo? Have you seem the duet of Ramin and Colm doing Bring him home? That is one of my favorite versions
I love how Marc always seems sincere about everything that he says, and doesn't just brutally analyze everything. I'm new here, but I love this channel already.
I remember seeing/hearing this song for the first time and how happy I felt for him because this gave him the purpose he was looking for all the time! He meant to make his parents proud, to almost atone for the fact that he got to live whilst they did not - but now it all falls into place for him, the birth of his daughter gives him something tangible to base all his efforts on - to create a great future for his baby girl, to give her opportunities he did not have and to one day sit back and watch in awe at the amazing things she will do with what he handed her... Isn't that what everyone longs for? A purpose and a reason so that going through life's struggles and pains makes sense, so that we don't give up? Love all the emotions he puts into this "sigh"
I love this! Like you said, Leslie's bewildered expressions and the uncertain way he's goes about it is stunning! And then there's Lin's anticipation and excitement, which in my opinion is fantastic as well. I think that those two aspects really complacent each other as far as their characters go. They're exact opposites but also parallels at the same time and it's brilliant! Burr is defiantly more cautious and hesitant while Hamilton is charismatic impulsive. They're both experiencing that awe factor that new parents share, but in their own completely different ways and its beautifully done!
I was gonna ask about Lin’s voice when the duet happened and then you mentioned about his tone right away 😂 His voice is like...when I use a reed that is a bit too bright and hard to blend with my woodwind section. But oh god his talent is unbeatable!!! I absolutely loved his works!
The Blow Us All Away has several dark meanings. The reprise with Phillip Hamilton's duel, the Alexander Hamilton duel, and in 1812 Theodosia Burr was killed when her ship went down in a Hurricane near South Carolina.
Lin once said on twitter ‘i wish i had a bmw of a voice. I have a Chevy with mileage and it squeaks and it rattles, but i swear I’m gonna get us where we need to go”, i love that quote for some reason
My favorite song from 'Hamilton' , and there are close seconds. I hear Sam Cooke when Leslie sings this. Just a marvelous, haunting and profound melody that grabs one by the heart and doesn't let go. Delicious!!!
Leslie is so good portraying a glare for whatever reason. The part where Hamilton endorses Jefferson, the look on his face, like he’s watching Hamilton in utter disbelief and shock is one of the strongest moments.
This song is beautiful! I agree with your opinion about their duet! I definitely wish their voices meshed together more. Leslie has the most silky beautiful! Great performance!
Leslie stated in an interview he would just say prayers for his daughter before she was even born during the pause in the song. Every night he would say prayers for her before he even knew her! Wow! 🥰
I ADORE when you react to Hamilton!!!! So good. I’ve been listening to his new album “Mr.” and he just gives me the best franklin Sinatra butter voice vibes
Yessss I've been waiting for this one! LOJ is my favorite performer and Burr is my favorite character in this show, and I make no apologies. This song didn't hit me hard until this year, when I realized I was going to become a single parent to my shock and sorrow. With two small girls, I now have to bleed and fight to set a good foundation for their lives, but this is what life has handed me and like these characters I just have to do the best I can.
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Favorite thing about this song is knowing that Leslie was 100% singing to his daughter that wasn't yet born. He said that during Hamilton's part he was praying for his daughter, and by the time the shows were over he had said 500 prayers for her
He said that nit about the singing part but rather about what to do when Lin sings. Because he just didn‘t know what to do with himself.
I was about to comment this! Me too!
I love that too! I cried when he said that In the interview
Man I love that so much!
And now I'm crying because that's beautiful
The fact that Lin wrote this about his dog makes this song 1000% better lmao
I didn't know that
William Alexander same!
Well, that is totally how I feel about my dog. 😁
That’s amazing. Makes me feel better that I sing it to my dogs all the time 🙃
Why is it better?
Yo, I think the difference in how Leslie and Lin approach the song might be rooted in how they're both becoming fathers, but the similarity stops there. In the plot, Hamilton is having a son with a wealthy woman he's strategically married, and Burr is having a bastard child with the wife of a British General. "You have my eyes, you have your mother's name. When you came into the world, you cried and it broke my heart".
I almost think that how they never really reach that duet "oneness" is because they can't. It's a humbling experience for Burr, whereas Hamilton is just receiving confirmation that he's great- like you said, the stakes aren't as high.
Both their fathers weren't around, but Lin is standing and Leslie is sitting, and Eliza walks out at the end, but no one walks out for Burr.
Just ugh, my heart.
@@TamiaPeach they did marry
I tought eliza came out to say that laurens died ;-;
don't they reach that duet one-ness just fine in the cast recording? right at the end? i think burr and hamilton's lives are, obviously not the same, but they are definitely mirrored. they're perfect foils on this play after all.
@@kalyanigollamudi759 True. Her husband had died, allowing them to marry.
Well now you’ve ripped MY heart out (as if this song in and of itself wasn’t enough😩)
Two fun facts about this song, one about lin and one about Leslie:
Lin: he wrote the song a week after he adopted a dog into the family. He said it just came to him. It’s such a sensible song and then he said it became a whole lot different after his son was born! I can only imagine how special this song is for him!
Leslie: in their run at the public theater he had to do something while Lin was sing his part of the duet, something that would separate them from the same space (the theater was way smaller). So he would lower his head a pray for his future daughter. That happened through his entire run on hamilton. Today Leslie has a beautiful little girl named Lucille, literally the answer to his prayers
I love the smile on Lin's face every time he says "my son". It's like the words, the concept of having a child, that legacy that he always strives for, makes him giddy.
Absolutely! That and finally having a total family again after being totally alone from the age of 14.
Leslie’s voice is everything 💚
So effortless!
yeah right
Don't worry Phillip, you blew us all away 😉@@philiphamiltoniamapoet4086
Facts
Yesss that “like I saiddddddd” in Aaron Burr, Sir makes my ears all tingly
Leslie stole the show 😩 only listening to the soundtrack I was like “yeah he’s fine and Wait for It is amazing but eh” but then I watched Hamilfilm finally and he just really knocked out out of the park. I think he’s probably one of the best actors in the production.
Well he did win a TONY for the role, so yeah, he's bomb.
Absolutely...without a doubt...he was my fav!! So very talented.
Guys, don't forget about Christopher (George Washington) his voice is powerful!
Jackie Lester Agreed! It
Chris’s part is not huge but he’s sooo powerful. One Last Time is everything! He uses every second!
His voice in that song gives me chills
I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie before Hamilton was even a blip on broadway. He is a really kind and generous man. I was in the city having lunch with some friends at an outdoor cafe and I think Rent was playing at the Forrest Theatre at the time. He had stopped into a local Wawa and brought about 12 hoagies and my friends and I got to witness him handing them out to a group of homeless people who were in the area. It really touched my heart and it was definitely something ill never forget
Omg that’s so amazing 🥺
Wow. I love this.
I think both portray their characters perfectly with their own unique voices: Leslie as Aaron Burr who is from a prominent family and well educated (elegant, silky, sleek) whereas Lin as Hamilton who is an uneducated illegitimate poor orphan (abrasive, unrefined). A brilliant production!
That's such a clever observation!
Wow. Amazing thoughts !
You hit the money there!
LMM said that his wife would sing this song to their little boy. When he was old enough to see the show, during that song he said to his dad, "That's the song Mommy wrote", or words to that effect. He was convinced his mom created that song, because she would sing it to him. :-)
He also won't let Lin sing that song to him, since his mommy "wrote" it. So adorable!
@And Peggy Twitter 😅💜
aww..
I think he also mentioned it in one on the interviews with Jimmy fallon
Leslie Odom Jr has the voice of both an angel and a devil! This sweet beautiful tune full of love and adoration vs The Room Where it Happens?! How does one man have that much range and talent?!
Me and my wife didn’t appreciate him the first time we watched it. But it is unreal how good he is in repeat viewings.
I'm so surprised that you thought Lin sounded less convincing in whatever way because I think that you can see so much of his actual emotions coming through in this song. He looks almost teary, like he is singing to his own son!
I agree, while I adore Leslie, I think Lin's emotion is evident possibly bc he was a parent at that point. It sounds like he's genuinely singing to his son. You can hear it more on comparison videos of various actors who portrayed Hamilton.
I agree. As I said above you never see any real joy from Hamilton any other place in the show. And the character contrast is evident in this piece.
Marc “You could hear him read the phone book and you’ll be satisfied.”
Angelica “You will never be Satisfied”
Was waiting for someone to throw out that reference.
I have never felt more called out by a single sentence.
But, you’re not wrong.
Yeah, the problem with this duet is that it highlights just how far and away superior Leslie's vocal talent is compared to LMM. LMM is a talented rapper, writer, and composer, but he's outshined on pure vocal ability by just about every member of the cast. (Just my opinion; don't flame me.)
I agree. LMM is not the best singer, especially when compared to traditional Broadway vocalists. I think all fans would admit that.
It is impossible to deny that Lin isn't as vocally gifted as the rest of the Hamilton cast - especially Leslie. In my opinion he makes up for it with his passion, but in this duet it becomes clearer just 'cause Leslie is there and he matches that passion Lin has with more of a vocal talent.
LMM has admired that he only way he gets on Broadway is to write roles for himself. He is good but not quite at that level
If you want to hear what LMM can really do... We Know the Way from the Moana soundtrack showcases his vocal really well. He knows that he's not a refined singer. But, he had a charismatic charm that really makes up for it.
It speaks to LMM's commitment to his production that he's willing to surround himself with talent that blows his own vocal abilities out of the water.
Is there a chance the duet didn't seem to be perfectly blended was another nod to the relationship between Hamilton and Burr? They both have the same end goal but both are going about it in different wyas?
That's what I was thinking as well
Same
I think that works as a character thing, but I also don't think Lin could've realistically done better than this - there's just a huge gap vocally between them. His voice totally fits Hamiltons whole "got a lot of brains but no polish" vibe, but also, a Hamilton with a better voice works at least as well.
@@ThatWouldBeCareless I think he could have done better, but still not as good as Leslie
@@angi4912 Yeah tbf I think he could probably do better than this particular performance, his voice sounds under an unusual amount of strain for the whole thing.
"Every parents anthem to their newborn child" I felt that lol. When I was pregnant with my daughter I played this on loop and would just SOB. Even now I consider naming my next child Theo; girl or boy.
Theo is honestly such a cute name!
Catvondita my only child, daughter, is 12 and I ugly cried the first time I heard this...
@@shannonhmc its so hard not too!
UHMMMMM thats my namee AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Theodosia is beautiful, and Theodosius or Theodosian are pretty awesome male names!
I personally love the difference between Hamilton and Burr's performance and message. Hamilton looks so much... sloppier than Burr because he is not afraid to show his joy and doesn't try to hide his thoughts or opinions. Burr on the other hand, while he is expressing his love always appears as though he is holding back and that plays out until The Room Where it Happens. Burr is potential and Hamilton is kinetic energy. I think both Leslie and Lin did a beautiful job.
There's another, deeply melancholy, layer to the song that I can't help hearing. The lyrics are incredibly hopeful for a great future, but in reality both Theodosia and Philip died before their fathers. Considering Philip's arc in the play, I have to think Lin-Manuel knew that in writing these lyrics.
Actually no his wife died before him Theodosia as in his child did not die before him
@@ToffGirlShit Theodosia Burr Alston died in 1813 at the age of 29. Her mother died in 1794. Aaron outlived his daughter by 23 years and died in 1836.
@@kenna176 oh I wasn't counting in later years sorry haha now I feel dumb
me: thinking what hamilton song's next
mark: just mentioning the word satisfied
me: I'm listening
YES! VOTING FOR SATISFIED! Still an incredible moment.
Bahaha
Ooh please do Satisfied, or Wait for it next
I love this song. I think it's interesting with Leslie's approach to the song is one of almost bewilderment with Theodosia (he himself not a parent) whereas Lin's approach is one of more joy and pride (he is a parent). What has always made that more interesting to me is that it really rings right for the characters and the actors themselves. I feel their tones work better together once Leslie comes out of falsetto. I think a lot of men would be hard pressed to match the beauty of his tone in that space!
Leslie Odom Jr. did in fact become a father. His daughter, Lucille, was born in 2017. So I think for him, presuming him and his wife were trying for a baby during the run of Hamilton, he was kind of infusing his hope for his future child into that performance.
Leslie just owned this character. Hes incredible
that's funny how you say lmm has less conviction because his side has always been about pure joy, for me. burr has always been more contained and it shows in this moment, he's all intensity, while hamilton has always been bursting with whatever he feels and thinks.
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It definitely sounds like Leslie is happier and that Lin is about to cry, the contrast really adds to how their characters have the same goals but go about it different ways
"Leslie could read the phonebook and I'd be *Satisfied*"
-Marc Daniel Patrick speaking for America
Lin had no children when he wrote this song. What he did have was his dog, Tobillo. All of these feelings of fatherly love were based on that. Legendary.
LMAO singing things like "we'll bleed and fight for you" and "you outshine the morning sun, my son" about fricking dog is so damn relatable.
As a father, I 100% relate to Lin's performance; the unquestionable love for his son. The way his voice cracks... and that it sounds like he is struggling to even sing. As a singer and performer, I have not once been able to sing this song through without tearing up. It completely hits home. And that part where he chuckles while singing... tears... every.time.
I think the difference in approach is due to family history, and it’s affect on how they see the future.
Burr, whose family legacy equals inheritance, is focused on what he can give his child in the future. Following the character’s theme- Wait for the things that I will do for my child, and see what she will do.
Alex, who has never had anything passed down to him by family, is focused on the enjoyment his child brings to life. Following the character’s theme- I’m not throwing away My Shot at enjoying my son, because look great he is right now.
My father wasn't around, I swear I'll be around for you. That line hits me everytime. Mostly because my father wasn't around, but I'll be damned if I won't be around for my son.
Why did this make me shed a tear?
My favorite parts of Hamilton are centered around Leslie Odom Jr., my favorite song by far is Wait For It. His voice when singing or speaking just captures me.
I always thought that Hamilton was not less sincere, but happier.
I love this analysis!
Me too! I always end up grinning like a fool at Alex' pride and happiness over his son; it makes it even more heartbreaking when Philip dies. Hamilton's not good with keeping his emotion contained and this song just showcased that again for me.
I think Lin Manuel’s Alexander Hamilton is every bit as connected to his child. Odom’s Burr is in awe and he’s thinking for the first time ever about the stakes for others. Hamilton is in a space of delight and including his son in the scope of the dreams he already has for the new nation. And then there is the fact that we have one father singing to his daughter and the other to his son. Very different relationships - especially at the end of the eighteenth century.
I love that their voices never really sound like one it just reflects the personality of the characters so well.
I really like that Burr said "I'll make a million mistakes" while Hamilton said "I'll do whatever it takes", like, Burr is quite more insecure and humble and Hamilton confident, like he is not gonna fail...which is soooo ironic but fitting for them.
Great analysis, as always! Leslie's vocals are always smooth as silk, and his focus here was so intense and showed a different, vulnerable side to Burr. I love LMM and think he's 100% aware that he's vocally not as flexible as many cast members, but what the movie DID give me was the realization of how charismatic LMM is onstage -- and how well he understands the camera. He makes Hamilton a legitimately mesmerizing person -- we can believe it when Anjelica says she can't look away from him. (Please please do SATISFIED next!)
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Agreed! Lin’s passion and emotion keeps me hooked to the TV to watch it over and over again. Although, yes, LOJ is my favorite voice!
Haha. Satisfied is coming, I promise.
@@MarcDanielPatrick Yay! (And I promise I'll stop spamming about it!) Also -- just in case you're looking for superb live child performances to critique or discuss, Sydney Lucas's live Tony Awards performance of "Ring of Keys" from FUN HOME in 2015 is just perfection, and it's a superb TH-cam clip.
This song cemented the greatness of this musical to me.. It's musically unique to the fabric of the entire show. In it's simplicity, it's modern sounding melody, but more importantly it sends a beautiful message to the future of Americans. You will blow us all away
You bring up such a good point that I never quite thought about regarding Lin and Leslie's approach to the song acting-wise. Leslie is playing a character that is cautious by nature and hesitant to make the wrong moves so he often chooses to either not make any moves at all or wait until the time is right where the right move presents itself. But you can't take that approach to raising a child. You can't sit back and not be active in raising the baby, you have to make a move at all times each day because every move you make counts and it needs to be done for the child's health, happiness and development. So it would make sense that he would be unsure, scared and cautious here because he's forced out of his comfort zone and has no choice but to act against what defines his character for a lot of the first half of the play. Meanwhile Lin is playing a character that is the polar opposite. Hamilton has experienced loss on such a deep level that he behaves as though he has nothing to lose and everything to prove. He's arrogant, bold and often reckless in his active pursuit of doing whatever it is he sets his mind to. Even when he has doubts it seems few and far between compared to Burr and he still manages to keep the same relentless energy toward doing everything. He is incredibly confident in his abilities and has a deep sense of pride. It makes sense that he will look at his child and simply be proud of what he's created and focus on what it means to be a father since not having his own father around is a big deal for him. He simply feels joy, pride and awe over seeing his son along with hope for Phillip's future that he's sure he'll play a role in creating (as a father and founding father).
If I remember correctly, LMM had a newborn at home when this was recorded so he was performing on very little sleep which may account for some of the vocal issues.
This is my favorite song from the whole show. I have never been able to listen to it without crying, let alone sing it. How can they possibly get to the end of this without sobbing? It blows my mind.
Please do “What did I miss?” !! I can’t take my eyes off him the entire performance.
Best part about Lin’s voice is that he’s amazingly average in how his voice sounds, like anyone can sing Lin’s part. It makes Hamiltons character even more relatable to the average person.
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Maybe they didn't harmonize intentionally, because these two characters are like day and night and since they can't "harmonize" in real life/the show they can't harmonize in song^^
Leslie's jazz albums are amazing. His version of Autumn Leaves is phenomenal.
Omg, I love that song. Have to check it out.
All of his albums are amazing. His cold remix ft Sia is incredible
Renee Elise Goldsberry - Satisfied, pleaseeeee ❤️❤️❤️
This, it's going to be a long, but satisfying analysis video.
Aaron burr daughter died at young age she got lost at sea on her way to see him😢
His daughter was 29 when she was lost at sea, not really that young.
@@WoefulMinion that's young as fuck dude lol and it's especially a tragically young age to die
WoefulMinion 29 is way to young too die ...
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@@jayla8295 So true.
I like the contrast of their voices in this duet. It highlights their characters' different approaches to a shared experience.
Any time I'm doubting myself I just hear Leslie and Lin singing "you'll blow us all away" and it helps :)
I found this randomly but I’m happy you did. You nailed how becoming a new parent truly is with your words. You brought me tears as much as Leslie did. My baby girl is everything 🥰
"You will come of age with our young nation. We'll bleed and fight for you, we'll make it right for you. If we lay a strong enough foundation, we'll pass it on to you, we'll give the world to you and you'll blow us all away...some day, some day."
These lyrics are especially powerful because they feel personal, almost as if Burr is singing not just to Theodosia but to all children of the founding fathers. For me this song echos through the generations to us.
Even though I may not be a parent now, or even in the future, I can feel how my parents felt about me, and how I feel about my younger siblings as a mentor or guide to them. So this song hits close to home, and I cry every time.
When I heard that LMM sang this song to his sons when putting them to bed, I feel like I would do the same with future young children in my family, kind of passing along a torch of love, happiness, mistakes, anger, and all emotional moments to come to make them stronger as a person growing up.
Sir Marc your analysis of The Hamilton Songs are Fantastic. I really enjoy how you share about the actors as well the characters and the technical skills they showcase.
"Every parents anthem to their newborn child" TRUTH. I sing this song every night to my son (Alexander Phillip) and have since we brought him home in January.
i had to name my most beautiful pullet (young chicken) Theodosia. Her brother is Phillip. Her dad is Alexander and her look alike sisters are Mariah and And Peggy. . :) I also have an Eliza and an Angelica from last year's chicks.
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Since I'm a HUGE HUGE HUGE Hamilton fan I love watching these and singing along... I also watched all of the interviews leading up to the release date of Hamilton and in one interview, Leslie said that when he put his head down, he said I'm going to pray for my unborn child if I'm lucky enough to have one and that just blessed my heart
Ha, it really is the favorite lullaby. My youngest nephew was colic and hard to get to sleep, I'd rock him and sing this song & Johnny cash's version of Hurt till my throat got sore but he'd fall asleep every time.
I love leslie’s voice in this song 😆, and then you have Lin just being Lin honestly, I love his voice
This is my favourite song from Hamilton and Leslie Odom Jr is everything ❤️ so glad you made this video!
LMM is brilliant. This show would not exist without him. Leslie Odom is the star performer, arguably, of the show. Each a treasure!
The blow us all away also relates to the fact that Theodosia also died before her father. Her ship was lost in a hurricane. Blown away
I am an ordinary non-theatre person who loves Hamilton. Thank you for these lessons on the craft of musical theatre. I knew nothing about the musical when I watched it on Disney. What struck me about this song was that the voices did NOT meld together. For me it added rather than detracted from the song because it emphasized - no, highlighted - the idea of two very different men, two different voices, in different circumstances having the same emotion. They will never come together. They will never meld.
I personally love the contrast with their voices this is one of my favorite parts where they sing together. Maybe on paper it’s not perfect but there’s beauty in that artistically i enjoy it 🤷♀️
Great point Stacie.
This song has so much more meaning when you learn that Philip and Theodosia die young.
Can you please do One Last Time next??????
So excited to hear you loved it! Leslies voice is so unique and amazing and I’m so happy your reacting to Hamilton again!
This is my favorite song in Hamilton, thank you for reacting to this.
This is such a beautiful song…with some foreshadowing of ‘you’ll blow us all away’. Absolutely beautiful from them both, and another exemplary performance of Leslie Odom, Jr. and LMM.
I 100% love LMMs sweetness in his voice. I think it hits the joy factor that new parents feel. That giddy joy is perfect.
Great reaction coach as always.. Please react to Rachelle Ann Go's performance of Burn in the West End production of Hamilton.. It was superb! Thank you.. Love and support from the Philippines!!
I love that you are going to do more of Leslie Odom Jr.'s songs from Hamilton.
Lin’s performance here really spoke to me, to be honest. Like Leslie is fantastic of course, but just. I love how speechless Lin is, how tickled he is. “Pride is not the word I’m looking for”, the man who is always sure of where he wants, where he’s going, and what he’s going to say is stopped in his tracks by the baby he wasn’t even sure he would get to meet after going back when he responded to Washington’s call. I love how rough he is in comparison to Leslie. It felt like one of the first times we got to see the real Hamilton. He’s not posturing, he’s not trying to be clever or bombastic. Just a quiet moment with the new thing in his life he can’t quite figure out.
What a lovely connection you have to this song via your dad. Thanks for sharing that, MDP. I really enjoy your analysis of these musical theatre songs.
I’ve never heard this song. Beautiful.
There is a horrible underlying sadness to this. Those men each lived to see both of those children die.
This is the most heartbreaking part for me every time I listen. Sometimes I have to skip straight over, because it just kills me to know that as flawed as these men are - they both adored their children and still couldn't save them.
I always thought Lin's performance here was a mix of pride and awe. Hamilton has so much hubris, and the birth of Philip was the first time he loved anything or anyone more than himself.
Baby Theodosia was the gift of family that Burr had been missing since his family had died. He fell in love with a married woman and had to hide it until her husband died. But Baby Theodosia was truly his family in a way he hadn't felt in a long time.
...Well, that's the story that developed in my head from the soundtrack and movie, anyway.
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I have always loved this song, but get emotional watching it because both Burr & Hamilton outlived the children they’re singing to (Shipwreck, duel). Even knowing the real people never sang this song, the idea of having all this joy & hope for your children & losing them...It’s just so heartbreaking.
His voice is almost angelic. When he shoots HAM, and sings "I hear the wailing in theeeeeeeeeeee street" I MELT
I've always wondered what it is that I love about Leslie's voice, and you put it into words at 8:41. I agree wholeheartedly. He can read the phonebook or the grocery list to me, and I'd find it glorious.
The line my father wasn't around hits home for me because my father died when I was three and I wish that I could show him Hamliton. Also in case if you have not noticed it Leslie also adds a lisp to his voice when he plays Burr. Could you also react to Ramin singing Bring him home. I'm sorry If i keep pushing this. Also I think my father would have loved Hamilton
Have you listened to Ramin and Hadley Fraser doing a duet of Bring Him Home? It's my favorite rendition.
@@lindseysquire8417 Yes, I have. The one with Ramin on his banjo? Have you seem the duet of Ramin and Colm doing Bring him home? That is one of my favorite versions
@@Time-lord-jedi No, but I'll check it out. Colm has such a legendary voice.
@@lindseysquire8417 Colm was the bishop with Ramin playing Valjean in a special cast in Toronto.
@@Time-lord-jedi That's so cool! He was also the priest in the film, right?
My favorite Hamilton song. It hits me as a proud mom and American. Leslie and LMM are everything.
I love how Marc always seems sincere about everything that he says, and doesn't just brutally analyze everything. I'm new here, but I love this channel already.
Aww, thanks so much. Appreciate this.
I remember seeing/hearing this song for the first time and how happy I felt for him because this gave him the purpose he was looking for all the time!
He meant to make his parents proud, to almost atone for the fact that he got to live whilst they did not - but now it all falls into place for him, the birth of his daughter gives him something tangible to base all his efforts on - to create a great future for his baby girl, to give her opportunities he did not have and to one day sit back and watch in awe at the amazing things she will do with what he handed her...
Isn't that what everyone longs for? A purpose and a reason so that going through life's struggles and pains makes sense, so that we don't give up?
Love all the emotions he puts into this "sigh"
I love this! Like you said, Leslie's bewildered expressions and the uncertain way he's goes about it is stunning! And then there's Lin's anticipation and excitement, which in my opinion is fantastic as well. I think that those two aspects really complacent each other as far as their characters go. They're exact opposites but also parallels at the same time and it's brilliant! Burr is defiantly more cautious and hesitant while Hamilton is charismatic impulsive. They're both experiencing that awe factor that new parents share, but in their own completely different ways and its beautifully done!
Well said.
Leslie has such great commitment. It gave me chills the whole way through.
I love Lin throughout the entire show. I don't think anyone else could do better.
While eliciting emotions from my own experience, this song is just a pure pleasure to listen to. I appreciate how nicely you presented it to us.
I was gonna ask about Lin’s voice when the duet happened and then you mentioned about his tone right away 😂 His voice is like...when I use a reed that is a bit too bright and hard to blend with my woodwind section. But oh god his talent is unbeatable!!! I absolutely loved his works!
THE SWEETEST!! The ultimate lullaby for all parents... Lin's acting skills will knock your socks off too!
Alexander is at loss of words uncharacteristically but Burr's words just flow out when before he kept his thought and feelings to himself. Brilliant!
The Blow Us All Away has several dark meanings. The reprise with Phillip Hamilton's duel, the Alexander Hamilton duel, and in 1812 Theodosia Burr was killed when her ship went down in a Hurricane near South Carolina.
The saddest part about this song is that both Phillip and Theodosia died young, and their parent’s hopes with them.
Lin once said on twitter ‘i wish i had a bmw of a voice. I have a Chevy with mileage and it squeaks and it rattles, but i swear I’m gonna get us where we need to go”, i love that quote for some reason
Thank you!! I’ve been waiting for Hamilton and it was amazing. Love your channel and keep up the good work!
My favorite song from 'Hamilton' , and there are close seconds. I hear Sam Cooke when Leslie sings this. Just a marvelous, haunting and profound melody that grabs one by the heart and doesn't let go. Delicious!!!
Leslie is so good portraying a glare for whatever reason. The part where Hamilton endorses Jefferson, the look on his face, like he’s watching Hamilton in utter disbelief and shock is one of the strongest moments.
This song is beautiful! I agree with your opinion about their duet! I definitely wish their voices meshed together more. Leslie has the most silky beautiful! Great performance!
Loved your review..thanks..made me appreciate it even more!
Leslie stated in an interview he would just say prayers for his daughter before she was even born during the pause in the song. Every night he would say prayers for her before he even knew her! Wow! 🥰
I ADORE when you react to Hamilton!!!! So good. I’ve been listening to his new album “Mr.” and he just gives me the best franklin Sinatra butter voice vibes
Yes!! Me too. I’ve been listening to Hummingbird on repeat. So great.
Teaira D such a good one!!! Foggy is on repeat for me over here
Dear Theodosia sounds more sad after hearing it's reprise
Yessss I've been waiting for this one! LOJ is my favorite performer and Burr is my favorite character in this show, and I make no apologies. This song didn't hit me hard until this year, when I realized I was going to become a single parent to my shock and sorrow. With two small girls, I now have to bleed and fight to set a good foundation for their lives, but this is what life has handed me and like these characters I just have to do the best I can.