Renée Elise Goldsberry delivers her Tony Award winning performance from the hit musical Hamilton - "Satisfied". Musical Theatre Coach Marc Daniel Patrick reatcs.
I have seen so much musical theatre and I have realized you can have the best voice in the world but if you don’t have enunciation it really doesn’t matter. The fact that I can understand EVERY single word she says is just incredible to me.
I think that you have just explained why we are going to see a LOT of Broadway Musical stars KILLING it with rap performances. Take a look (listen) to Katherine of Aragon's song, "No Way," in "Six."
Just mind blowing and heart wrenching. And it’s not just her amazing voice and perfect enunciation it’s the subtle nuances of her performance where she conveys so much in her eyes. We the audience can feel the torment, the longing, the confusion, the pain, the mix of joy and anguish all of this conveyed with perfection by the amazing Renee. She is a theater goddess.
One thing in the performance that I like that I haven't heard anyone mention is when Eliza kisses her on the cheek. She continues singing "...she'll be happy as his bride..." with that distraught look on her face and it gives that sense that she's a million miles away. These thoughts are running through her mind while she's at the wedding, probably just zoned out and going through the motions enough where people don't even notice her pain.
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this, and only just now noticed that right before Alexander goes to talk to Angelica he pushes Lafayette out of the way 😂
Those were "all of the soldier boys tripping over themselves to win our praise". Also love how (at 4:21) when Angelica says "now that is why I introduce him to Eliza"...Alexander is facing Angelica and all of the soldiers then turn him to face Eliza.
This scene, from the very first time I saw it, struck me as the perfect storm. Amazing vocals, excellent songwriting, and fantastic choreography\blocking all work together to make this song so powerful.
Maybe it's not perfect, but when she goes up there for "to your union" at the end, I always get goosebumps. Not to mention that there are lines in this song I can barely say without tripping over my tongue much less consider singing...she's flat out majestic.
The choreography, the lighting, and the whole essence of this song is just a masterclass in musical theater!! 🎭 🤩 😍 Lin Manuel Miranda is able to do SO much through so little, simple genius!! ♥️
I watched the Hamilton stage performance movie, and Satisfied was the point at which I knew that this was more than a good show, it was something that was going to influence an entire generation of theater hopefuls.
July 2020 I was blown away by Hamilton on Disney+. 1 year later I loved MDP's reaction. Probably the most accurate description of the song. Nov 2022 I finally went to NYC and watched to show 2 times in one week (omg dreams do come true). I was worried if they could deliver this song fully, and I have to say they delivered. My hat off to them. But Renée's version is timeless. The way she raises her glass and sings in the end gets me every time.
This song is a forever classic! Edited to add: I watched the entire first run through with a smile on my face and tears streaming almost from her first note. As if I haven't heard this song 100 times. Such a powerhouse
My daughter loves this! We just watched it again tonight. It’s also a go-to soundtrack for her and she is 9 lol. She loves trying to belt out this song. Also, I think this song is brilliant…with the gift of being able to rewatch this show, you see the details of this rewind.
The song was one of the best from the cast album, IMO, long before I saw what happens physically. It’s the song writing, the music and the vocal performance that makes it stand out, aside from the clever staging.
All rap isn’t fast. Under the umbrella of rap is a large array of styles and types. The rap in this show fits the themes very well with lots of call backs to classic rap songs. Great job all around!
Love watching you react to these Hamilton songs again, Marc! I pay for Disney+ every month just to watch it whenever I want to. I realize this song is outside of reality, but what do you think she is regretting about that night? That she didn't try to keep him for herself, or that she introduced him to Eliza, who was then ultimately devastated by his infidelity? I know there's no real answer, I just think about it. 🙂
@@charlottecunningham2141Agreed. Though he may not have even done so if he had he married her. Not that he didnt love Eliza; but in many ways it feels he and Angelica were a true soul match.
All right, all right, that's what I'm talking about! Now, everyone give it up For the maid of honor, Angelica Schuyler! A toast to the groom! (To the groom, to the groom, to the groom) To the bride (to the bride!) (To the bride, to the bride) From your sister (Angelica, Angelica, Angelica) Who is always by your side (By your side, by your side) To your union (to the union, to the revolution!) And the hope that you provide (You provide, you provide) May you always (always) Be satisfied (rewind) Rewind, rewind, rewind Rewind, rewind, rewind Helpless, skies... skies Helpless, drowning... drowning Rewind (Rewind) I remember that night, I just might (rewind) I remember that night, I just might (rewind) I remember that night I remember that- I remember that night, I just might Regret that night for the rest of my days I remember those soldier boys Tripping over themselves to win our praise I remember that dreamlike candlelight Like a dream that you can't quite place But Alexander, I'll never forget the first time I saw your face I have never been the same Intelligent eyes in a hunger-pang frame And when you said "Hi, " I forgot my dang name Set my heart aflame, ev'ry part aflame This is not a game You strike me as a woman who has never been satisfied I'm sure I don't know what you mean You forget yourself You're like me, I'm never satisfied Is that right? I have never been satisfied My name is Angelica Schuyler Alexander Hamilton Where's your family from? Unimportant, there's a million things I haven't done Just you wait, just you wait So so so So this is what it feels like to match wits With someone at your level! what the hell is the catch? It's the feeling of freedom, of seeing the light It's Ben Franklin with a key and a kite You see it right? The conversation lasted two minutes, maybe three minutes Everything we said in total agreement It's a dream and it's a bit of a dance A bit of a posture, it's a bit of a stance He's a bit of a flirt, but I'mma give it a chance I asked about his fam'ly, did you see his answer? His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance He's penniless, he's flying by the seat of his pants Handsome, boy does he know it Peach fuzz and he can't even grow it I wanna take him far away from this place Then I turn and see my sister's face and she is Helpless And I know she is Helpless And her eyes are just Helpless And I realize Where are you taking me? I'm about to change your life Then by all means, lead the way (Number one!) I'm a girl in a world in which My only job is to marry rich My father has no sons so I'm the one who has to social climb for one So I'm the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in New York City is insidious And Alexander is penniless Ha, that doesn't mean I want him any less Elizabeth Schuyler, it's a pleasure to meet you Schuyler? My sister He's after me because I'm a Schuyler sister That elevates his status I'd have to be naive to set that aside Maybe that is why I introduce him to Eliza Now that's his bride Nice going Angelica, he was right, you will never be satisfied Thank you for all your service If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it I'll leave you to it I know my sister like I know my own mind You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind If I tell her that I love him she'd be silently resigned He'd be mine She would say "I'm fine", she'd be lying But when I fantasize at night, it's Alexander's eyes As I romanticize what might have been if I hadn't sized Him up so quickly At least my dear Eliza's his wife At least I keep his eyes in my life To the groom! (To the groom, to the groom, to the groom) To the bride! (To the bride, to the bride, to the bride) From your sister (Angelica, Angelica) Who is always by your side (By your side, by your side) To your union! (To the union, to the revolution) And the hope that you provide (You provide, you provide) May you always (always) Be satisfied (satisfied, satisfied, satisfied) And I know (be satisfied, be satisfied, be satisfied) She'll be happy as his bride (satisfied, satisfied, satisfied) And I know (be satisfied, satisfied, satisfied, satisfied) He will never be satisfied I will never be satisfied
I remember watching an interview with Daveed Diggs where he said he's actually rapped faster than "Guns & Ships." That blew my mind. (I'm not too familiar with rap.) But, the enunciation in this song was fantastic!
For the same reason, Satisfied is both the best and most frustrating song in the show. The real Angelica was likely the complete opposite to the way she’s depicted in this song. She eloped because she didn’t think her father would approve of her marriage. So it’s frustrating that as one of the only two female leads in this show, she’s given a well-worn “unrequited love because of Society” trope. But the song and performance is also just undeniable. The rest of ‘Hamilton’ very often feels bogged down by the “it’s a History Lesson” vibe and there’s something so freeing about Lin putting it aside for a bit and focusing on telling a good story.
Marc, have you seen Knox Hill break down Hamilton? He is a rapper, history buff, and listens to the tracks for the first time over three live streams. Obviously, he was blown away. I would highly recommend!
If you see all my comments you’ll notice how I just discovered your channel and have been watching video after video. I’m also listening out of order. I’ve now heard you say your patreon has over 100 reactions, then over 200, and on this one 250…
Please react to songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies. Songs like - * Till I Hear You Sing * Beneath A Moonless Sky * Once Upon Another Time * The Beauty Underneath * The Phantom Confronts Christine * Devil Take The Hindmost * Love Never Dies * Ah, Christine
Love the video but one correction: Renee did not stay with the show for years after everyone else left. The entire original cast left between April 2016 & December 2016. The first to leave was Jonathan Groff & the last was Oak Onaodowan. *Renee left in September 2016.*
