Who Lives Who Dies Hamilton Reaction 

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I can’t trust people who doesn’t get emotional with this song

That gasp she does in the end gets me every time. All the tragedies she went through in her life is all culminated in that one gasp.

"Angelica, while she's alive she helps me tell your story." There are four characters not in white at the end of the show, Burr (Who Lives), Hamilton (Who Dies), and Eliza and Angelica (Who Tells Your Story).

We all need to give a HUGE shout out to the chorus. I can't think of another musical with more powerful or moving back up vocals

Phillipa: *gasps with her heart and soul* Me: *puddle of sobs and emotions*

A theory that I like is that when Hamilton walks behind Eliza, he is stepping out of character. From that point on he's no longer Hamilton, but he is now Lin. Lin is showing her that she succeeded in telling Alexander's story. This also ties into the theory that Eliza's gasp at the end is her finally being able to see the impact that she (and Alexander) had and is seeing the audience for the first time.

Phillipa Soo will always be my favorite part of Hamilton. She and Lin are the ones we get to see really, really act, and honestly, she’s just head and shoulders ahead of him on stage. No hate to Lin; he’s a creative genius and a damn good actor. But you can’t beat that classically trained voice and her emotion.

When she breaks through the fourth wall for me makes this whole song!!

This is def the most emotional song for me I’m excited

Her gasp is about watching her legacy being shown to her and told to the world by Lin Manuel. The emotions flow when seeing it all together and the extent of it. A true moment of full paroxysm.. we all gasped and held our breath with Eliza.

This song makes me cry from the first note right up until that gasp at the end. Perfection!

It’s mind boggling the Lin -Manuel wrote that piece. I think some roles are written for certain people in life. She has everything, all of the complexities of the character are wrapped up in this piece. She evolves into a courageous woman, and, still maintains her shy, tender qualities. I see a deep well of strength in her capacity to forgive and champion an imperfect man who did so much to build up and destroy. That is the true power of love. When she says “…in their eyes I see you Alexander..” her timing and subtle movements are so intimate. It speaks volumes of what she really saw in him that most of would never understand. It’s what a mother sees in her child that the child can’t see in himself. Mrs. Soo blows this away. It chilling and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Even her imperfections (not the strongest voice) brings depth and authenticity to the Character. Out of the shadows she ponders, “when my time is up, have I done enough, will they tell my story?” “Oh, I can’t wait to see you again”. Wow! Every human being poses that question to himself, and longs for someone dear that has gone on. Thanks for posting and your review. You have great energy. Loved it!!

The last part of the song when Eliza gasps always makes me sob. I was confused the first time I watched it but the second time I realized that at that point Lin wasn’t playing Hamilton, he was playing himself. Eliza was still Eliza but Alexander was Lin and he was leading Eliza up to the front of the stage and showing her that he told her story.

Every cast member sings beautifully and soulfully! Instant connection with the audience! Lin Manuel Miranda and the Hamilton entire production... THANK YOU! Love your reactions! Good vibes always, from NYC!

Even if you don’t watch it on the channel you need to see the video of the Ham4Ham where Oak (Mulligan/Madison) sings Defying Gravity while impersonating Mickey Mouse. It is AMAZING!!!!!! 🤣🤣

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this song and it always gives me chills

My problem with singing this song well is I can't sing around my choked up tears lol. I literally can't sing this song without bawling.

I think the gasp was Lin taking her to the audience, and her seeing everyone whose watched her story, realising her story was told.

Actually after Alexander(lin) goes behind eliza(phillipa) he's not alex anymore its lin and then when eliza takes his hand he shows her that he told her story and he said the gasp at the end can mean anything when she passed,surprised,shock,or happy its very touching (and thats why I think its called hamilton cause lin tells Alex's but also elizas even after her husband died its very heart warming i wish we could go back in time to show the real eliza what he/we did :-) ))

I don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but Eliza is one of the few who doesn't rap in this musical. Almost like she doesn't need to rush through saying what's on her mind. Like she has all the time she needs.

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this play or listen to this soundtrack, that song always makes me tear up.

I’m really hoping you can listen to Burn by Andra Day for the Hamilton Mixtape. Preferably the studio version because it’s just so powerful

When it comes to this song, I end up in tears because of what Eliza has done and I just cant help myself but cry.

She was singing to a bust of him. She did this all the time. It was really a testament to her love for him.

can't wait to see your reaction to this artwork!!

This song gets me every single time even when I know how happy/sad it is

This song always gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. I love your reaction and analysis to as well! I'd love if you reacted to some of Melissa Benoist's singing too! Wrecking Ball is a good one for the Glee weekend!

Some people say at the end it’s supposed to be the creator leading Elizabeth to the front to see the crowd. Showing her that her story was told

Who cried their eyes off during this (me!)😪😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

She gasped and now I am sobbing at 4:00 on a Sunday morning

It's really interesting to rewatch the old white house performance of Lin's "early draft" opening song, where it was still a concept album not a musical. A lot of the changes are because in that version it's 2 narrators (Aaron Burr and Hamilton), while the final version has 8.

As a grown ass man this song gets me everytime. Everytime. Lump in the throat holding back tears.

The story behind Eliza's gasp is that the man looking at her at the end is not Alexander Hamilton but Lin-Manuel Miranda himself. She gasps as she realises Lin-Manuel did in fact tell her story.

my favorite fan theory is that at the end it’s not hamilton taking her hand it’s lin and he shows her that someone is telling hamiltons story and the gasp is her seeing it relieved her work to make sure their legacy wasn’t forgotten paid off

omg I tear up every time I hear this song

There’s actually more than one episode of greys anatomy named after Hamilton songs

I cry every single time!

DAMN YOU Songs From A Suitcase! You HAD to go and react to this song ... and I HAD to watch it ... and my eyes well up EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch it! LOL! Such a great song -- actually the whole show!

Nooo! You can’t finish your Hamilton series without ‘One Last Time’ and ‘Wait for It’😭

this song makes me cry every time

It feels like a few songs in one because it has like 3 or 4 different sections and connects them in 1

2:30 when you did this my mind immediately went to a priest in church singing/speaking from a section of a holy text or something and it just added so much more depth to Eliza's singing for me lol edit: also im weeping bc of this song for the 10000000th time and im at WORK help

This song makes me cry every single time. As soon as they sing “The Orphanageeee” I melt 😭

I always cry at this song

Her emotions at the end of this scene are real. She found out her uncle died right before the show.

Im exited for this one!

Gah I thought I'd made myself immune to the emotional impact of this part through countless watchings and listenings last year...but noooooo.

Oh, I forgot you finally got clearance to travel, I was surprised by the new room

You should react to Stand Up from the movie Harriet:) The studio recording and live are both gold.

Not me watching this completely out of context…trying not to cry…bawling my eyes out at “the orphanage”. I am UNWELL

hamilton: an american musical is the hamilton family’s story. alexander and eliza HAMILTON. eliza tells alexander’s story and lin tells hers

I love how you fangirling over each of them

the gasp at the end makes me cry every single time 😭

never fail to make me cry.

A fun fact is eliza is the only one that doesn't really rap because she had more time.

“But when you’re gone who remembers your name? Who keeps your flame? Who tells your story?” And then “Eliza” for me it implies that SHE remembers his name. SHE keeps his flame and SHE tells his story

Omg I watch Hamilton like 30 times it is not sad

❤ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤ I love the way Washington responds to Eliza saying she continues the work to end slavery... His expression and step backwards serve as acknowledgement he could have done more...beautifully done by CJ.

you should react to Phillipa singing in the movie Over The Moon

Please react to What'd I Miss. I need that I'm my life

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS WOOOOO

Still waiting for the reaction to One Last Time. Love you ❤❤

Please do all of Hamilton songs 😄😄

You should react to “du måste finnas” (Swedish version) by Helen Sjöholm in the musical Christina from Duvemåla (written by Björn and Benny from ABBA). It’s so powerful and she is amazing! 🙌

~gasps at the same time as eliza~

A small suggestion, a constructive criticism really. I get you're doing the technical theory. Thats the purpose of the videos. However, it can be really jarring when you pause mid-phrase. It doesn't take much to just put it back a little each time you pause so the whole phrase can be listened to and the technique you've described can be seen. Just a small thing but would just make it even closer to perfect.

where can you find the video cropped? i cant find it anywhere but disney

Brilliant acting choice--when Eliza sings about speaking out against slavery, you see Christopher Jackson behind her hanging his head in shame. Jackson did a lot of not just research but soul-searching when he played Washington, and that acting decision was likely a byproduct of that.

Why do you remind me of Laura Bennanti? I think it's your smile

If I get the chance I will Wright a Hamilton 2 and yes there can be one. Washington himself had a vision. The spirits that you see in this song will save America when America is invaded

Can you please react to the Hamilton The performances Kennedy center 2018

Please react to total eclipse of the heart by glee

you should react to some songs from smash. they are absolutely amazing and are sung by really talented people

Love your videos! You should check out Angelina Jordan, a music prodigy. I put a spell on you (Black & white version when she was 9), Feeling good (10 years) or Bohemian rhapsody (13 years) She will blow your mind!

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This, right here, is the reason the show is called Hamilton, not Alexander Hamilton...

She was crying for real I herd

You should do my shot or Alexander Hamilton

Who lives Eliza who dies Angelica who tells your story Lin

you should react to guns and ships

Omg you need to listen to guns and ships

Hi u should react to the musicals movie Anna and the apocalypse. Its both funny sacry and emotional. Start by reacting to the song Hollywood ending.

CC Español please!!!

I'd like to speak to Pippa Soo's manager please.

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