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Post by foxa on Oct 24, 2016 22:42:39 GMT
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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 24, 2016 22:55:31 GMT
I want to know why for years LMM was filming himself. x years from opening, 18 months, etc. who does that?  Dramatic effect? For another documentary that will inevitably be created and packaged together years from now when the Hamilton movie comes out. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2016 7:37:30 GMT
I want to know why for years LMM was filming himself. x years from opening, 18 months, etc. who does that? Dramatic effect? For another documentary that will inevitably be created and packaged together years from now when the Hamilton movie comes out. And anyway people in general film each other all the time, particularly when they're making something. Heck there's film of Jonathan Larson at his piano writing bits and pieces long before anyone thought he'd do anything 'big' either. And older readers might remember VH1's 'Behind the Music' where grainy video of then famous popstars would appear, but you might think 'why on earth film that rubbish' *
*not saying what Lin was doing was rubbish, I haven't had chance to watch yet...
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Post by sierraoscar202 on Oct 27, 2016 11:44:25 GMT
Here's the PBS documentary "Hamilton's America", a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how this production grew. Here's me all the more eager to see the show now… www.pbs.org/video/2365870668/ (The link's content will expire on 18 november) edit: Ooops, sorry for the similar thinking, Snutte ;-) I keep getting a 'the video is not available in your region due to right restrictions message.' Anyone know a way round this? Thanks |
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Post by moony93 on Oct 27, 2016 12:07:23 GMT
Here's the PBS documentary "Hamilton's America", a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how this production grew. Here's me all the more eager to see the show now… www.pbs.org/video/2365870668/ (The link's content will expire on 18 november) edit: Ooops, sorry for the similar thinking, Snutte ;-) I keep getting a 'the video is not available in your region due to right restrictions message.' Anyone know a way round this? Thanks use a vpn, the Hola extension on chrome works for me  |
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Post by paplazaroo on Oct 29, 2016 14:43:03 GMT
So Lin is now settling into London! I'll be on the lookout for any cabaret spots or something, I'll be amazed if he can resist performing till October 2017
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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 31, 2016 20:52:13 GMT
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Post by primitivewallflower on Nov 1, 2016 1:52:35 GMT
They should have titled that article "I like Hamilton but I feel guilty about it" |
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Post by viserys on Nov 1, 2016 6:43:22 GMT
I think they make plenty of valid points. My own Hamilton story began in spring last year when I was planning a trip to New York to visit a good friend and of course catch a few shows. I was at a loss of what to book though as very little shouted "see me!" that season. My friend was like "There's this new Off-Broadway show called Hamilton that's getting good buzz" and my initial reaction was "Ugh, American politics/history?" But I had already enjoyed "In the Heights" on a previous NY trip and the whole history/hip hop mix seemed a fun idea, so I said, okay, let's catch this new show Hamilton when it opens on Broadway. We (fairly easily) booked normally-priced tickets ($165) for one of the last previews.
In the following months the hype started around the show, so when we saw it, we did enjoy that great buzz of being "in the room where it happened". Needless to saw I also enjoyed the show a great deal and couldn't wait for the CD to come out. Once I had it, I played it countless times. But I also had to consciously withdraw from the relentless hype - the daily ham4ham stuff on social media, the forum talks (here, too), internet articles and so on. But as the article says "But that’s not really the show’s fault. Don’t hate the playa Nicole, hate the game."
I enjoyed the PBS documentary for the historical background it gave me, showing the historical places and I'm really looking forward to the London production and to hopefully be in the room where it happens again. I've also begun to feel protective towards Hamilton because of the relentless negativity here in Germany where awful schmaltz like Wildhorn is worshipped and Hamilton doesn't generate any interest at all because "it's hip hop, it must be awful".
But I generally agree with the article that it's a bit of a struggle to keep loving Hamilton because of the stratospherical hype around it, so I'm still avoiding alot of articles, social media posts and so on.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 12:20:58 GMT
Hamilton Mixtape tracklist has been revealed: No John Trumbull (Intro) - The Roots My Shot (feat. Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz & Nate Ruess) [Rise Up Remix] - The Roots Wrote My Way Out - Nas, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Aloe Blacc Wait For It - Usher An Open Letter (feat. Shockwave) [Interlude] - Watsky Satisfied (feat. Miguel & Queen Latifah) - Sia Dear Theodosia (feat. Ben Folds) - Regina Spektor Valley Forge (Demo) - Lin-Manuel Miranda It's Quiet Uptown - Kelly Clarkson That Would Be Enough - Alicia Keys Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) - K'naan, Snow Tha Product, Riz MC, Residente You'll Be Back - Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Helpless (feat. Ja Rule) - Ashanti Take A Break (Interlude) - !llmind Say Yes To This - Jill Scott Congratulations - Dessa Burn - Andra Day Stay Alive (Interlude) - J.PERIOD & Stro Elliot Slavery Battle (Demo) - Lin-Manuel Miranda Washingtons By Your Side - Wiz Khalifa History Has Its Eyes On You - John Legend Who Tells Your Story (feat. Common & Ingrid Michaelson) - The Roots Dear Theodosia (Reprise) - Chance The Rapper & Francis and The Lights Release date December 2nd on Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01JR0QYGW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1478167890384 |
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Post by primitivewallflower on Nov 3, 2016 15:21:16 GMT
Hamilton Mixtape tracklist has been revealed: No John Trumbull (Intro) - The Roots My Shot (feat. Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz & Nate Ruess) [Rise Up Remix] - The Roots Wrote My Way Out - Nas, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Aloe Blacc Wait For It - Usher An Open Letter (feat. Shockwave) [Interlude] - Watsky Satisfied (feat. Miguel & Queen Latifah) - Sia Dear Theodosia (feat. Ben Folds) - Regina Spektor Valley Forge (Demo) - Lin-Manuel Miranda It's Quiet Uptown - Kelly Clarkson That Would Be Enough - Alicia Keys Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) - K'naan, Snow Tha Product, Riz MC, Residente You'll Be Back - Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Helpless (feat. Ja Rule) - Ashanti Take A Break (Interlude) - !llmind Say Yes To This - Jill Scott Congratulations - Dessa Burn - Andra Day Stay Alive (Interlude) - J.PERIOD & Stro Elliot Slavery Battle (Demo) - Lin-Manuel Miranda Washingtons By Your Side - Wiz Khalifa History Has Its Eyes On You - John Legend Who Tells Your Story (feat. Common & Ingrid Michaelson) - The Roots Dear Theodosia (Reprise) - Chance The Rapper & Francis and The Lights Release date December 2nd on Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01JR0QYGW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1478167890384Oh-so-slightly disappointed there's no Right Hand Man or Room Where It Happens, but very excited for a Sia/Queen Latifah Satisfied and an Usher Wait For It. |
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Post by PalelyLaura on Nov 3, 2016 16:21:05 GMT
Ooh, I love Kelly Clarkson, very excited to hear her version of It's Quiet Uptown".
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Post by ali973 on Nov 3, 2016 16:48:44 GMT
It's such a great mix of A listers. I've heard a sample of My Shot, it sounds amazing. It's definitely not a musical theatre version of the song.
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Post by ali973 on Nov 4, 2016 5:59:28 GMT
My Shot and Quiet Uptown are now available. The rap here isn't Broadway-friendly, so if that's not your cup of tea, Kelly's take on Quiet Uptown is very belty and emotive.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 8:35:56 GMT
I much prefer My Shot to It's Quiet Uptown actually! Haha.
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Post by ali973 on Nov 4, 2016 8:48:10 GMT
I like both. Totally different but brilliant in their own style. It would have been fun to have a Destiny's Child Schyler Sister track.
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Post by charliec on Nov 4, 2016 8:51:36 GMT
Are the two released tracks available to download/ buy in the U.K. Yet? My sleepy search this morning yielded no luck!
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Post by ali973 on Nov 4, 2016 9:38:27 GMT
Doesn't look like it's on UK iTunes yet. I searched there first before moving to the US store.
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Post by primitivewallflower on Nov 4, 2016 11:55:02 GMT
My Shot isn't a straight cover, it's a new song that heavily samples the original. So long as you're not expecting the musical version, it's pretty hot, especially Busta's verses at the end with the Hercules Mulligan shout out.
Kelly's Quiet Uptown is going to be divisive. It's a bit overproduced but Kelly's vocals floor me and she does a solid job universalizing the song, so in the end I'm thumbs up. But I can also see how the arrangement could turn some folks off.
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Post by n1david on Nov 5, 2016 12:16:01 GMT
Doesn't look like it's on UK iTunes yet. I searched there first before moving to the US store. Now on UK iTunes/Apple Music |
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Nov 7, 2016 22:32:21 GMT
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Post by n1david on Nov 11, 2016 18:33:25 GMT
Amusing Facebook post from Lin-Manuel Miranda today - sometimes the 'memories' feature on websites can be entertaining...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 11:35:39 GMT
Any ideas on the casting for London? I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the In The Heights cast are in it. A lot of people seem to want Sam Mackay to play Hamilton. Cleve September would be a great Laurens. I can see Jade Ewen as one of the Schuyler sisters.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 11:43:49 GMT
Who is "a lot of people"? I'd really rather see an actor who isn't white play a role that has been specified to be played by an actor who isn't white, personally, and I suspect there's "a lot of people" who share my viewpoint too. I don't think we should necessarily expect crossover, casting-wise.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Nov 18, 2016 12:11:53 GMT
Sia's Satisfied is online floating about.
Love her so much, and her vocals are nuts ( and Latifah's verse is great)
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Dramatic effect?
