The Room Were It Happens is genius with the sneaking that progression in there because Burr is now TRULY adopting Hamilton's take-all-leave-all attitude.

I imagine Lin watching this and going: This guy figured it out. Nice

now that I know the notes from 'My Shot' are in 'The World Was Wide Enough' it get's a million times sadder

things i've learned from this video: 1) lin-manuel miranda is a genius 2) /you/ are a genius 3) it's pronounced repreeze and not reeprize

*Gets to the "The World Was Wide Enough" part of the video.* "We hear the final instance of the 'My Shot' anthem" *Heart aches.* *Gets to the "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who tells your story" part. EveN BIGGER HEART ACHE*

The way you marry the philosophical with the musical gives it even more impact. This is fantastic.

Over a year later I STILL get chills when I hear the "Satisfied" motif so 7:38 had me shook

The lyrics to My Shot became more poignant when I read the book Hamilton is based on. The chapters leading up to the duel use the phrase 'throw away his shot' constantly. It was the term for not shooting to kill in a duel, and Hamilton had made the decision that a duel was murder, and he wouldn't do it. So, he starts his journey in the show by saying that he won't throw away his shot, but then ends it because he did.

in the world was wide enough, it might have been hollow and weak because he was repeating "i will not throw away my shot" in my shot, but in the world was wide enough, he was throwing away his shot, breaking his promise to himself. he turned into a shell of what he was at the beginning, as in the beginning he was hopeful, prideful, honest and loyal, and as the story progressed he slowly corrupted himself. he cheated Eliza, he told Phillip to throw away his shot, he was violent for the sake of violence. he couldn't claim to be who he was before, as he grew and changed with power, but he clung on to that hope that he's had since the beginning, a scrap of light, and so he remembers his time where he swore to not throw away his shot, but now it seemed melancholic to him, a distant, bittersweet memory of another time.

It really felt like going even deeper into Hamilton's music, I love this!! And Lin-Manuel should really see these videos, they are amazing. xD

I'm not gonna lie, that mash-up at the end blew my mind.

Just the slightest itty bitty correction, Eliza sings half of the lines in responding to Peggy's criticisms and is also a part of the happy, hopeful, inspiring parts of the song so maybe put an annotations or something adding Eliza.

With the popularity of Hamilton, you'd expect college courses on it soon, and I think these videos are proof that there's enough there to unpack. You're doing a great job of unlocking the relationship between themes and musical cues and I'm looking forward to when you cover I - III - vi - IV - iv progression that we hear in the finale (with the pop tradition of the 1/2 step modulation!). Great stuff!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! YOU MISSED "What'd i miss" The first minute of the thing is an in your face, My Shot Anthem. It starts in the bassline, strong, real bold. They have the tools to build a nation and they're ready to build a nation. So lets get to it. As we start to introduce Jefferson it grows, builds and flourishes into the Jazz routine hallmarking Jefferson's entrance.

LINNAMON ROLL YOU WONDERFUL ANGEL YOU ARE AN AMAZING HUMAN AND I LOVE YOU GODDAMN IT

I always noticed the lyrical similarities between the songs in the play, and some of the more obvious chord progressions, or melodies, like the "My Shot Anthem," but you've totally exposed me to some fascinating new things! As an avid piano player and Hamilton fan, this is a wonderful, wonderful, video.

I don't know a lot about music and I struggled to follow some of the details about the chords (like, my knowledge stops at "major chords are happy, minor chords are sad") but this video was still really successful in explaining the... leitmotifs, I guess, of the various characters and themes in "Hamilton" and how they're used to convey certain ideas. This was super well done and I cried a little at the end (WLWDWTYS will always do that to me, I think). Thank you so much for producing this video, I'm really glad I saw it!

Two points: Number one! I can totally see how this took 6 years to write. Number two! I will never listen to Hamilton the same way again. These points apply to all the how hamilton works musically videos.

I'm not sure if you mentioned this? Maybe I over looked it! There's a section in Right Hand Man where Washington asks Hamilton why he's upset and The My Shot Anthem can be heard during the exchange!

makes sense that satisfied is from my shot, since angelica and alexander say themselves that they're like each other. they have the same ambition, they're never satisfied

Did you figure this out all on your own? That's badass.

Godammit, why did these two videos make me feel like crying? WHY WOULD LIN PUT THESE THINGS IN HAMILTON, MY HEARTTTTT!

10:15 dude!!! Dude!!! this is crazy!!!

i always sort of imagine the my shot chord progression as his call to legacy and redemption. (i know none of the specifics of how music rlly works, i just rlly like hamilton and know enough music basics to sing stuff. in case im using this wrong, im reffering to the part the ensemble always sings, where they say oh while john tells ppl they need to rise up) every time he feels called to make something of himself this plays and i feel like it always touches me. first in my shot, when hes all happy-golucky and ready to become something. go to college, join the army, secede from britian, and get the finances in order. after laurens dies, realizing that his friend never got to finish his dream and that you never know if you have more yesterdays or tomorrows. of course in history has its eyes on you. that song is so powerful to me, because alexander realizes he has a shot to make it in the army and have legacy. i think that theyre also speaking to the audience (many of whom are americans) using the most famed and honored leader in the US, the father of our country. essentially, george washington is tellimg you to get off your ass and make something of yourself. and thatll stir up some emotions, regardless of your nationality. the most interesting to me though is hurricane. as the musical goes on, ham adopts some of burr's "talk less" attitude while burr steals ham's "rise up" attitude. while id like to say better late than never, both of them were too late for the change to rlly help. ofcourse, once again you here the my shot chord progression, because this is a very blatant act on legacy. but, at the same time (nonstop style) you here aaron burr's "wait for it" chords. because yes, youre going after legacy, but as youre thinking about your advicw all those years ago its also triggering the downfall of the entire rest of his life time. it only gets worse from here. so i think the chord is so interesting. i could write so much more about this, but i know this is already too much. edit: somehow i forgot the world was wide enough!! ugh i wont take up ur time just listen to his sililoquy

It was also in “Right Hand Man”.. not just when they sang it, but also at Why are you upset I’m not It’s alright you want to fight. You’ve got a hunger. I was just like you when I was younger

Me to the creators of Hamilton: "I am trying not to cry coz there's nothing that your mind can't do." Y'ALL ARE GENIUSES

The mashup of "Satisfied" and "My Shot" at 12:48 is chilling and beautiful.

There is that bit of the Satisfied run in Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story after Angelica and Eliza sign, "We tell your story."

This literally opened my eyes and changed my view on the songs and the whole musical!😮 Lin you are a genius not to be messed with. Excellent work on the video omg it was so interesting!!

And I wish there was a "love" button.

I love these videos. You point out a whole bunch of musical cues that I always heard, but you also talk about some that I've never noticed before. Watching these videos makes me appreciate this music even more. Thank you for making them.

The My Shot Anthem is also in Right Hand Man

can you please make another. these are so freaking cool!

Because I don't read or write music, you are beautifully articulating something I sensed but couldn't identify, which is that this show is a freakin' Swiss watch of extraordinary skill. I am a writer however (fiction, not theater) and have considered thel theme building/repetition in the lyrics, which is just as remarkable. A question: I know it's not a contest between musicals, but do you think other sung-through musicals have built themes/motifs as successfully? Can you name any?

Wow, it's just incredible. Thank you for going with such depth into those songs. I love Hamilton, I've listened to it so many times and I have noticed some of the things you talk about. I've also heard some people talking about how much the music represents each character and in a way I could see it, but now I see it a thousand times better and I love it. I think that you describe the pieces extremely well and I love this series and I hope that you continue it, because I'm very curious about the rest of the songs

I'm pretty sure the 'anthem' as you described it appears at the start of What'd I Miss? as well whilst Burr is talking about Hamilton and what he's achieved. (I know that the opening chord progression is from Alexander Hamilton but I'm pretty sure the My Shot Anthem is also there after Burr interrupts the ensemble and starts talking).Maybe it could relate to what you said about ambitions? Either way great video! :)

speaking of the my shot anthem, I'm pretty sure it also shows up in right hand man when Alexander is asked by Washington to actually be his right hand man as that shows Hamilton not throwing away his shot to rise up

There's a thing I found in Aaron Burr. In Schuyler Sisters, when he is flirting with Angeliecq, a lot of thingy plays, and that comes back in other places like Room Where it Happens

This stuff is great. I subscribed because of your last video on Aaron Burr. It was a great musical analysis and it really brought me to a new way of understanding the Broadway musical. Thank you very much.

I've loved this album for many reasons, but the stuff you're talking about gives it so much more depth. These analyses are absolutely incredible!

Are you a music student/teacher? These are...incredible. The thought and work put into these videos... They're amazing :)

These are great Howard!!

this is such an incredible series. i'm ridiculously excited for any future videos!

This really is amazing! All of the editing that went into this is pretty impressive. You deserve more attention!!!

What you call the "My shot anthem" I see many calling the "Rise up riff". Just thought I'd mention that to people who are reading up on this sort of thing and encounter the other usage

Ahhh I love these videos!! Thank you for making them and letting me understand Lin's work :)

This video series is so incredible. Thanks for doing this.

I'm astounded by the depth of musical and thematic analysis in these videos! It makes me appreciate each listen that much more. Thank you!

Really impressive video :D Keep up the great work!

this is fascinating! your graphics are simple and helpful, and you explain this all so well. the Angelica part - how that scale plays in later songs when she reminds him of his duty to his family - that part floored me. the poetry of Lin's lyrics stands out to me, so it's really cool to learn about the poetry of his composition too.

These are great videos! I have no musical knowledge, but the way you use the visuals of the keys and the color coding as you discuss the chords and progression makes it easy for even a layman like myself to understand what makes this musical so special down to the specific notes. Thank you for making these!

I live for this kind of content. Please continue!

I honestly got chills as you were explaining the idea represented by the pentatonic scale for Satisfied while that same melody was playing in the background.

This was amazing!! This has so much emotion and you are teaching me things I never knew about the chords. Lin is a fantastic composer and I love that you are able to show that with things beyond the lyrics. I can't wait till next video.

I literally got chills hearing you describe these songs. You gave me a new appreciation for the music and the masterful way it was crafted. You got yourself a sub today.

I've always noticed that some bits of the songs sounded similar to each other, but you've made it so easy to hear and understand. Mind blown, amazing work!!

No one gives Alex Lacamoire that much credit unfortunately...

Daaamn chills at the Satisfied part. Love your videos of these!! LMM is indeed genius and full of frickin spirit!

This was a great video! It was so well made and really went in depth with not just the literal side of music, but the way t makes you feel. This needs to be seen!

New subscriber! I just love Hamilton, and you perfectly explain songs and other HamilHam stuff! Thank you so much!

This is awesome! Thanks for doing this!

These vids are great! I have enough musical theory to recognise that Hamilton is so many shades of genius, but these videos where you break down the repeating themes, and the changing character chords really help me gain new appreciation for the music. Thank you!

OMG. Wow...I have been into Hamilton for over a year and this is a FANTASTIC break down of not only the music, and the show, but a wonderful point to the depth of the music that has been given to us. Thank you for this insightful review of I thought I knew- but now appreciate even further!! Thank you!!

I've always enjoyed My Shot, but I never knew how complex and brilliant it was until now. YOU ARE AMAZING AND THIS VIDEO/VIDEO SERIES DESERVES INFINITELY MORE VIEWS. WE SHALL SPREAD THE WORD.

I love these videos and i hope you'll keep making them!

I just found your channel by chance, doing some research on my own potential Hamilton analysis, and I have to say, this is exceptional. Everything from your points to your graphic design is well done. Subscribed.

These are so cool I love learning about the compositional intricacies in music Please make more.

I'm not sure how many times I've watched this but I learn something new each time... these are all fantastic!!

I need MORE OF THIS! As a musician, this was absolutely MINDBLOWING to see!

Holy crap dude. These videos of yours are amazing. I would honestly just watch how many ever hours it would take for you to explain the whole album. You go into such depth and detail. KUDOS.

Easily one of my fav videos, informational yet easy to follow

THIS IS SO FASCINATING I LOVE THIS

Make more of these please! This is amazing!

I just noticed, but the same pentatonic progression in Satisfied is also present in the first part of Wait for It, when Burr sings about Theodosia

Wow. So much went into this video, this is actually pretty awesome.

You blew my mind!!! You are such a genius!! I love this and I love Hamilton and I love Lin and just please keep making these videos

Super fascinating, keep them coming!!

I'm so glad I found your channel. Your insights are so intelligent.

Goosebumps!!! This is really cool :D

Please make more!!! I love this series so much!!!

The motif also shows up in "Right hand man" when Washington is asking Hamilton why he is upset, but it is only half complete. It is Hamilton's want to be significant breaking through.

Bless you. Your contribution to KZfaq is invaluable.

This video was so amazing! Mind blown!

Wow O.o This just blew my mind O.o This really gives a much more deep insight into the whole musical, thank you so much for explaining this! :)

I love watching your videos i feel like i learn something new every video. Keep up the good work. :)

These videos are so amazing!!! So much more interesting than all the music classes at school. I always got so lost when it came to chord progressions, but this was brilliant! Thank you so much for making these!

love the commentary about ambition and the deeper thoughts on satisfied & history has its eyes on you shows how throughout alexander's story he was so blinded by that ambition.

Wow, I knew that Hamilton was a work of musical genius but I had no idea that it was THIS complex. Once again, I'm in awe.

watching these videos and then going back to the hamilton soundtrack makes me enjoy it so much more

holy shit this is off the chain. can't wait for the rest of them!

This is FANTASTIC!

Dude! May I just say, you're as cool as Lin! Oh and thanks for these videos!

This series is remarkable and really helps me appreciate the show even more than I already do.

This is a flipping brilliant analysis of this music. I commend you for your dedication.

Mr. Howard Ho, thank you so much for these videos! So insightful and clever and well done. I didn't think it was possible to love the show more but Lin keeps proving me wrong 😅

This was brilliant, keep it up dude

I will never be able to state how much I love Lin and how much of a genius he is

Just letting you know the second rebuttal to Peggy in the Schuyler sisters is actually Eliza. ;) Also this is really cool.

Wow! This is everything I felt about the music but I didn't have the musical theory and background to truly understand or put into words. Thank you!

thank you so much for these videos. felt like this was a college course dissecting Hamilton which made me appreciate Lin - Manuel Miranda even more. please for videos like this, you're great.