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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 22:42:44 GMT
UPDATE: Just did my first listen through. Wow. How am I going to stand not being able to see this?? So this summer, I'm driving with my daughter to Denver from our home here in Maryland. She's moving out there with her partner to attend graduate school (small update, they are NOT taking the job where they'd be house parents to teenage girls in foster care...new information made it unworkable). Since they need to take their vehicles, they have to obviously drive across country. Even before we realize she needed to be out their earlier than originally planned, we had decided the moms would drive with their respective daughters. Now that we have to leave a full week earlier, it makes even more sense. She asked me last week if I had listened to the Hamilton soundtrack. I have not. Today she asked me again. I told her I still had not. She told me I must get it and memorize it between now and the trip because we're going to have rap battles during our drive. See, we have this thing between us. She is a fabulous vocalist. I can carry a tune. We bonded over Glee back in the day, especially the music. We spent many hours belting out Glee tunes in the car together. We drove others crazy, I would have to admit, but we loved it. I've missed it. A lot. So. Challenge accepted. Time to download and put on constant replay...I plan to win more than a few of these rap battles.  |
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Post by brandy327 on May 2, 2016 23:39:28 GMT
How fun!!!  Good luck! |
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Post by valleyview on May 2, 2016 23:41:29 GMT
What a great challenge! Good luck with the rap.
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Post by AnastasiaBeaverhausn on May 2, 2016 23:44:23 GMT
I have been listening to it constantly for the last month and it ain't easy to memorize. But I love it.
Best of luck!
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Post by scrappinmama on May 2, 2016 23:58:42 GMT
If you have Amazon Prime, you can stream the soundtrack for free.
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Post by melissa on May 3, 2016 0:03:19 GMT
My daughter (19 yrs old) knows every last bit and learned it in a very short period of time. Me? I died for him. Me? I trusted him. Me? I loved him. And me? I'm the damn fool who shot him. LOL. I don't know it word for word but phrases will come to me like that. That will have more meaning to you soon. I can sing along with most of it now. 5 weeks til I see it in person. I've heard that almost every word in the musical is on the soundtrack so it is supposed to be very much like listening to the show. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on May 3, 2016 1:56:35 GMT
ha I get phrases stuck in my head from different songs.. I listen to the whole sound track at least once a week.
Two Virginians and an Immigrant walk into a room
Diametrically opposed foes.
They emerge with a compromise , opening doors that were
previously closed,
bros
My current favorite verse from Room where it Happened.
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Post by AllieC on May 3, 2016 6:54:14 GMT
I must look into this, I've seen several threads on here about Hamilton and had no idea what they were about. I don't even know who/what the story is but it seems like it has a huge following over there.
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Post by princess consuela on May 3, 2016 7:25:49 GMT
"And when push comes to shove... I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!" When I first heard this lyric I kinda went huh... then I heard "I will kill your friends and family to remind you of my love" and I absolutely LOL'd! Still my favorite track... enjoy listening |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 11:49:55 GMT
My daughters and I are obsessed too!
At least once a day one, when one of them absently asks "what time is it?" I automatically answer "Showtime!"
16yr old DD is taking AP US history - last week they were reviewing, and the teacher asked the class what party Thomas Jefferson belonged to...she told me "mom, I almost blurted out 'Southern mother-f&@cking democratic republicans!" Haha!
Our absolute favorite line is "everyone give it up for Americas favorite fighting Frenchman - Lafayette!" The Marquis is one of our favorite historical figures, thanks to all our trips to Colonial Williamsburg. They want to get a tshirt made with that line for our upcoming trip.
The best song of all, thought, IMO, is "One Last Time". Brings tears to my eyes everytime.
I am so grateful to Lin-Manuel for bringing the founding of this nation back to the forefront in such a dynamic and compelling way.
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Post by compwalla on May 3, 2016 13:15:15 GMT
Welcome to the Hamilcult. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
We saw the show last Monday and it was incredible, especially after listening to the cast album NON-STOP since October.
Amazing.
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Post by naby64 on May 3, 2016 14:44:45 GMT
My daughter (19 yrs old) knows every last bit and learned it in a very short period of time. Me? I died for him. Me? I trusted him. Me? I loved him. And me? I'm the damn fool who shot him. LOL. I don't know it word for word but phrases will come to me like that. That will have more meaning to you soon. I can sing along with most of it now. 5 weeks til I see it in person. I've heard that almost every word in the musical is on the soundtrack so it is supposed to be very much like listening to the show. I've got this part and "helpless" and "not throwing away my shot" It is playing now as I type. I went shopping with DD on Saturday and we were in the car traveling 45 minutes each way. I also gave her one of her college grad presents - the Hamilton book. You can only guess what we listened to aaaaallllllll the way up, driving around and back home. She was singing as she read the book with the notes in it. So it was a Hamilton day. I just started reading the Alexander Hamilton bio by Ron Chernow. I kept having lyrics run through my head as I would read a certain name or passage. And that was just the first chapter. Good luck on your war!! |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on May 3, 2016 16:00:49 GMT
I must look into this, I've seen several threads on here about Hamilton and had no idea what they were about. I don't even know who/what the story is but it seems like it has a huge following over there. Hamilton is the true story of Alexander Hamilton who fought in the US Revolutionary War, and became the First Secretary of the Treasury. He was famously shot by Aaron Burr in a Duel, when Burr was Vice-President of US. The musical is based on a biography of Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. I don't think you have to know much about American Revolutionary History to enjoy the show and music. The music is a mixture of rap, hip hop and musical theatre. It is a HUGE hit here. It just beat the record for Tony Nominations by getting 16. (Tony's are the Theatre Awards for Broadway) In the US you can listen to the music on YouTube. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on May 3, 2016 16:03:35 GMT
My daughters and I are obsessed too! At least once a day one, when one of them absently asks "what time is it?" I automatically answer "Showtime!" 16yr old DD is taking AP US history - last week they were reviewing, and the teacher asked the class what party Thomas Jefferson belonged to...she told me "mom, I almost blurted out 'Southern mother-f&@cking democratic republicans!" Haha! Our absolute favorite line is "everyone give it up for Americas favorite fighting Frenchman - Lafayette!" The Marquis is one of our favorite historical figures, thanks to all our trips to Colonial Williamsburg. They want to get a tshirt made with that line for our upcoming trip. The best song of all, thought, IMO, is "One Last Time". Brings tears to my eyes everytime. I am so grateful to Lin-Manuel for bringing the founding of this nation back to the forefront in such a dynamic and compelling way. Ahhh..... the Lancelot of the Revolutionary Set!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 19:05:15 GMT
I'm obsessed with it...OBSESSED! A good handful of the songs on our my playlist when I run, I listen to it in the car...it's on quite a bit.
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Post by peabay on May 3, 2016 20:10:54 GMT
It's the best cast recording ever made. Of the second best show I've ever seen. I love sharing it with my daughters.
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Post by MichyM on May 3, 2016 20:37:53 GMT
I finally broke down and bought the cast recording after the Grammys. It truly is as good as everyone says. I bought tickets last November for this October. My preference is to go into musicals I haven't seen with no knowledge, this time around I'm glad I have been listening to the recording as its so wordy! I'll be able to relax and enjoy the show instead of worrying that I'm missing dialogue...
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Post by MichyM on May 3, 2016 20:39:20 GMT
Oh and it's freaking BRILLIANT. How Lin's mind could produce a compelling musical about our "ten dollar founding father" is beyond me.
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Post by cmhs on May 3, 2016 21:10:09 GMT
DH and DD just road tripped to Colorado from NJ. They had a wonderful time together. She moved there for a new job. I hope your trip is as great as their's was.
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Post by melissa on May 3, 2016 21:53:43 GMT
It's the best cast recording ever made. Of the second best show I've ever seen. I love sharing it with my daughters. Ah... that begs the question.. what is the best show you've ever seen? And keep this on the downlow, I have vinyl letters coming to me that spell out "Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story?" thanks to a nice Etsy seller |
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Post by MichyM on May 3, 2016 21:55:57 GMT
It's the best cast recording ever made. Of the second best show I've ever seen. I love sharing it with my daughters. Ah... that begs the question.. what is the best show you've ever seen? And keep this on the downlow, I have vinyl letters coming to me that spell out "Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story?" thanks to a nice Etsy seller Haha. I messaged her with that same question  |
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Post by peabay on May 4, 2016 0:00:29 GMT
It's the best cast recording ever made. Of the second best show I've ever seen. I love sharing it with my daughters. Ah... that begs the question.. what is the best show you've ever seen? And keep this on the downlow, I have vinyl letters coming to me that spell out "Who lives? Who dies? Who tells your story?" thanks to a nice Etsy seller When I was 16, my mom took me to see the RSC's "Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby" on Broadway. It was 8.5 hours long and it felt like 15 minutes. It's been 35 years and I remember the total joy of the entire event. It will always be the most amazing thing I've ever seen. "Hamilton" runs a close second though. |
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Post by hosschick on May 4, 2016 0:36:20 GMT
Oh, what a fun trip that will be! At least she gave you a chance to prepare.   |
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Post by slicksister on May 4, 2016 1:57:03 GMT
ha I get phrases stuck in my head from different songs.. I listen to the whole sound track at least once a week. Two Virginians and an Immigrant walk into a room Diametrically opposed foes. They emerge with a compromise , opening doors that were previously closed, bros My current favorite verse from Room where it Happened. Room Where it Happened is my favorite song from Hamilton. Love it!! |
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Post by AussieMeg on May 4, 2016 2:25:30 GMT
I must look into this, I've seen several threads on here about Hamilton and had no idea what they were about. I don't even know who/what the story is but it seems like it has a huge following over there. Yeah me too, but this is the first thread I've opened. I assumed people were talking about a place called Hamilton. |
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Post by peabay on May 4, 2016 11:33:39 GMT
Be forewarned, once you start listening, you can't stop. And it's a gateway drug, next thing you know you'll be planning a trip to NYC to pay 2000.00 a ticket.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2016 21:12:43 GMT
BTT for update:
UPDATE: Just did my first listen through. Wow. How am I going to stand not being able to see this??
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Good luck!
