Posted: 9/21/15 at 10:48pm
Is every word/line from the show on the album? Curious to know if any cuts were made.
From the NPR link: "Listening-only is how Hamilton will be experienced by most people. Miranda has certainly made it easy — there's no line of dialog said onstage that isn't on the tracks below."
Posted: 9/21/15 at 10:48pm
LOVED the show. Not loving the album. I'll give it another listen when it's released on the 25th...
Posted: 9/21/15 at 10:55pm
What's missing between Dear Theodosia and Non-Stop?
Posted: 9/21/15 at 10:59pm
asmith0307 said: "Does anyone know where the DMX "Up in Here" reference is? I missed it when I saw the show in August, and I think I missed it again when I was listening to it today. "
After Ten Duel Commandments, with Washington/the ensemble's "meet me inside...meet him inside...meet him, meet him inside." ("One, two, meet me outside, meet me outside..." )
Updated On: 9/21/15 at 10:59 PM
Posted: 9/21/15 at 11:06pm
Ahhh, really want to listen to the whole thing. But, I want to save myself for next year if/when I see it!
Posted: 9/21/15 at 11:29pm
Anakela said: "asmith0307 said: "Does anyone know where the DMX "Up in Here" reference is? I missed it when I saw the show in August, and I think I missed it again when I was listening to it today. "
After Ten Duel Commandments, with Washington/the ensemble's "meet me inside...meet him inside...meet him, meet him inside." ("One, two, meet me outside, meet me outside..." )"
Now that you point that out, I kind of hear it. I was expecting something slightly more obvious from a friend's reaction when I mentioned that there was a DMX reference in there somewhere.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:38am
mariel9 said: "What's missing between Dear Theodosia and Non-Stop?"
If you haven't seen the show yet, I rather not spoil it for you. I can see why it's not on the OBCR because it's more of a scene with a reprise of The History of Tonight in the background.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:44am
I can't stop listening to "Wait for It", "The Room Where it Happens" and "The World Was Wide Enough".
SO happy to have Leslie Odom Jr's incredible performance preserved here and in such fantastic fashion.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:47am
This reminds me of every Sondheim show.
One should see it once before listening to the song. Just to let it wash over you.
Then study the score and go see it again. It's a whole different, new show.
Especially this show - I missed 3/4 of the lyrics the first time. Had a really hard time liking it.
Second viewing: liked better - just because I knew what the hell was going on.
Third viewing: Started developing my obsessions about the show.
Fourth viewing: Full blown obsession.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 4:10am
I also love how clear and accessible this recording's storytelling has proven to be. I was wondering about this beforehand, but can now verify that no show attendance, US history background, synopsis, visuals, or doorstop biography-reading is required to understand what's going on.
Updated On: 9/22/15 at 04:10 AM
Posted: 9/22/15 at 8:41am
sorano916 said: "Anyone who's seen the show, did get the feeling of something missing between "Dear Theodosia" and "Non-Stop"? I mean, I always get touched by the scene/song that's between those two songs so yeah, there's something literally missing but the connection was also missing. ^^;;; I can't really put it into words.
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Yes, I noticed that too and it was upsetting to me. I share your sentiments exactly, no words needed. I was hoping it was just this NPR version that was missing it, since the article says every word in the show appears on the album but given the track listing I think it's just gone 
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Posted: 9/22/15 at 8:45am
Skip2 said: "This reminds me of every Sondheim show.
One should see it once before listening to the song. Just to let it wash over you.
Then study the score and go see it again. It's a whole different, new show.
Especially this show - I missed 3/4 of the lyrics the first time. Had a really hard time liking it.
Second viewing: liked better - just because I knew what the hell was going on.
Third viewing: Started developing my obsessions about the show.
Fourth viewing: Full blown obsession.
"
This. Yes. With every viewing comes brand new discovery and appreciation. It's like one of those choose-your-own-path books. Do you want to focus more on the lyrics today? Choreography? Direction? Orchestrations? Do you want to watch Hamilton? Burr? one specific ensemble member? There is so much to see watching it as a whole but in some ways even more to see when you analyze and study the intricacies, one at a time. It's astounding.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 9:01am
Oh, I remember what's missing between Theodosia and Non-Stop. Hmmm. Someone on Twitter asked about Eliza's scream when a thing happens (are we avoiding spoilers?) and Lin said he saved some stuff for the theater. And I just checked his Twitter and he confirmed the scene after Theodosia is missing bc he wants it live.
Updated On: 9/22/15 at 09:01 AM
Posted: 9/22/15 at 10:05am
I noticed the scream missing as well. I suppose those make sense. These are both dramatic moments that work better live. Of course, selfishly, I want it all 
.
I'm sure Lin thought long and hard about what to include and what to save and the end result is a beautifully captured album
Posted: 9/22/15 at 10:19am
I hesitated to listen to this as I thought I'd need the printed libretto to catch everything... Nevertheless, I listened and understood every word. What a fantastic recording!
Posted: 9/22/15 at 11:12am
mariel9 said: "What's missing between Dear Theodosia and Non-Stop?"
[SPOLIERS, I guess? It's American history]
Right after "Dear Theodosia," there's a reprise of "Story of Tonight," where we find out John Laurens (Anthony Ramos) has been killed. Hamilton says "I have so much work to do," and that's when "Non-Stop" begins.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 11:26am
Listening at work again today ... and not getting much work done! It's pretty hard to not focus on the lyrics when it's playing in the background. :)
Posted: 9/22/15 at 11:29am
Woke up to this full review. One LOVES broadway, the other LOVES mainstream stuff. So funny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuOa2rTXyVE
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:21pm
I'm very interested in seeing this live now that I've heard the recording. There is no doubt that this is incredible material - my only problem is I'm having a hard time finding it entertaining. It's just a lot of facts facts facts facts and I cant imagine myself listening to this constantly.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:33pm
Two things:
1. RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY. SATISFIED. JESUS CHRIST. IT'S SO GOOD.
2. It's Quiet Uptown just cuts you. I fell into a million different pieces after listening to it.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:34pm
RW3 said: "Two things:
1. RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY. SATISFIED. JESUS CHRIST. IT'S SO GOOD.
2. It's Quiet Uptown just cuts you. I fell into a million different pieces after listening to it.
"
I finally caved and listened to Satisfied and was just destroyed. JEEZ.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:44pm
RW3 said:
It's Quiet Uptown just cuts you. I fell into a million different pieces after listening to it."
This is one of the songs I've really been impatiently waiting to hear again. It really guts you. I was there the night the Bidens were in attendance and could see them from my seat. Having just lost their son and living in the public eye I couldn't imagine how much deeper meaning that song held.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 12:48pm
RW3 said: "Two things: 1. RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY. SATISFIED. JESUS CHRIST. IT'S SO GOOD. 2. It's Quiet Uptown just cuts you. I fell into a million different pieces after listening to it.
Agreed.
I'm also gutted by "Who Lives, Who Dies..."
Updated On: 9/22/15 at 12:48 PM
Posted: 9/22/15 at 1:58pm
I'm finally listening to Act 2, and as soon as It's Quiet Uptown started I started crying. Oh my God, this show.
Posted: 9/22/15 at 3:49pm
I haven't had a chance to listen to act II but I loved everything I've heard in Act I so far especially Helpless and Satisfied. I've also had Farmer Refuted and You'll Be Back stuck in my head all day.
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