It's literally been just five days since I wrote about the brilliance of Lin Manuel Miranda, even when back then I haven't listened or watched his best work.
Funny enough, I'm one of the 3% of people who knew about this brilliant composer without watching or listening to the Hamilton musical, well after writing the post on Tuesday, I realized that I shouldn't stay without watching it.
So after making time yesterday, I sat down, had my headphones on and started the show.
Hamilton:The Musical
Plot
A story of Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the Treasury.
Let me tell you what I wish I'd known...
When I was young and dreamed of glory...
You have no control - who lives
Who dies who, tells your story...
This is the one verse that I feel really embodies the musical. Personally I didn't know about Hamilton. Like I've heard the name, and it was affiliated to this musical, I didn't know what the musical was about nor about the person it was based on.
I feel it's sad, considering how he was a cornerstone of America, it really wouldn't have happened without him, yet he's typically unknown when compared to Jefferson, Washington, Madison and even Burr.
For this musical enlightenment we have to thank the idea that struck Lin Manuel, the crew and directors.
The musical is fun to listen to normally, but watching the musical by itself is a whole different experience, simply because of the magic that was created on the stage.
This one is one that'll leave your head bobbing. Lafayette was a joy to see on stage, his rapping, humor, singing and French accent really stole my heart.
Washington with his wisdom and songs were portrayed beautifully by this guy.
A leader who didn't want the role, but was pushed into it, earned it, re-formed it and then left it for another to occupy.
Then Aaron Burr... If other actors and actresses were good, Aaron was magical. He wasn't just singing, he was putting on a show, using his whole body to pass on the ideas, thoughts and feels of the character.
It was phenomenal to watch, I felt his frustration, hunger, drive and regret in every note.
Hamilton was the main character but Aaron really stole the show for me.
Yet if we're to look at the main man Hamilton.
We're just looking at a man with a want for something more, a man never satisfied and wanting to build something that'll outlast him.
I can't say, but when dying from Burr's bullet, I wonder if he knows he was enough?
If he knows his country still stands and Eliza made sure his legacy remains.
It wouldn't reach him, but I hope he knows that even though he lived, he died, we share his story.
With loads of other dope songs and so many more wonderful cast, I don't see why you shouldn't listen and watch this.
Lin Manuel went hard, the music went harderðŸ˜
My first time watching and rating an actual play but I give this a stunning 10 out of 10✨
All images are screenshots of the movie.
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