this is also just a thing jonathon does in every role he has on broadway though. but there is for sure references to the fact that he was called the mad king
Yeah I think the spitting is actually just Jonathon but the creepiness and intense eye contact is because George III is famously called “the mad king” and his son had to take over as regent before he died, which doesn’t usually happen.
Yep, that Beatles-y feeling you're picking up on was in fact a reference to the 'British invasion' haha! Also they used to call the front row seats the splash zone bc of Jonathon Groff's spitting haha.
The British invasion style song about a literal British invasion. There's another Beatles song, the title of which has escaped me right now that the Hamilton music orchestrator, Alex Lacamoire, found and added the chords from, into the King's song, underneath the chorus. You picked up on that sooner than most other reactors. Well done! And the king is one of the funniest characters. The reprise of the 'not throwing away my shot' in Right Hand Man is Hamilton's inner monologue as he considers Washington's offer. He doesn't really want to be a secretary, but knowing that it's for Washington is probably the highest status/placement he could get without being in command. He's not going to throw away that opportunity.
The funny thing is how this characterization happened. While in the midst of writing Hamilton, Lin was guest starring on an episode of House with Hugh Laurie, and explained to him what he was trying to do. Hugh said “You’ll be back”, write it like the worlds greatest break up. The Beatles appearing in America was referenced as “the British Invasion “…thus all of King George’s songs are Beatles themed/homages.
Not sure how much of the spit was intentional, but I treat it like it is because he’s playing George the third who was literally the mad King George who lost the colonies and it actually plays into that
I can't believe I never heard the resemblance between King George's theme and "Get by Witha Little Help From my Friends" by the Beatles before, but there it is. Thank you. ;)
The first song (Farmer Refuted) is a direct reference to a pamphlet Hamilton wrote (The Farmer Refuted), which was a response to something Seabury had written. Seabury, himself, wasn't British (the accent is probably to connect him to England). He was born in Connecticut, and was, I think, a bishop and leader of the Loyalists during the revolution. The reason why it's a farmer refuted is because Seabury wrote under a pseudonym "A. W. Farmer" King George legitimately was mentally ill (may have been bipolar). The performer, Jonathan Groff, is a known wet singer, apparently, which also well for the King. From what I've heard, he would also choose an audience member and stare at them throughout the song. The pose Washington takes at the end of "Right Hand Man" looks a bit like his pose in the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware". It's not quite the same (arms are down), but it's definitely got that vibe.
Jonathan Groff mentioned somewhere that he's a spitter when he sings. Jonathan played Jesse on Glee. And at some point Jesse says he lost 10 pounds when he was singing Bohemian Rhapsody. I joke it's because of him spitting when singing.
George Washington was a pretty famous British Officer and then he joined the Revolution as a top Military General. Hamilton wanted to fight and show what he was made of on the battlefield where he could be seen. He decided to take his shot and become Washington's right hand man. Aaron Burr was also eyeing the position, however he waited too long and hung too far back to be noticed and so his shot did not land. Aaron keeps waiting while Alexander keeps stepping up.
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Nah, Washington was the general. Hamilton was his aide-de-camp. Basically the guy that made sure Washington's orders went out to his officers and his requests for aid and supplies got out to Congress. Sort of a secretary, I guess? But a powerful one, and a secretary to the highest ranking man in the Revolutionary army. So, better than a secretary to a lower level general that was under Washtington. Also, the thing with Hamilton and Burr... Washington asked for Hamilton. Burr just showed up. He didn't have an invitation to come blather in the general's ear about his ideas, and Washington needed to talk to Hamilton. So, GTFO, Burr.
Love the King George toxic break up song. Also, if you do another watch through of the king's song... you will notice he will pick a place to stare at for far longer than is comfortable and then pick another place and repeat. It led to a slightly unhinged and uncomfortable feel to the performance that was a brilliant move in my opinion.
Jonathon Groff playing King George is known as a spitter when he sings. Other cast members in Merrily We Roll Along say they slid on the stage from his spit and sweat. I’m really enjoying your posts
King George's song was indeed modeled after the Beetles and the British Invasion. I would suggest going back and watching it again before the next one comes out. You appeared to love it so much you missed a lot of lyrical context again lol. Its all good, though. Lots to be excited about. :) Edit: Here comes the general can probably use another listen as well lol. Glad you are enjoying it so much. Dont be afraid to back it up during your reactions to not miss things ;)
Believe it or not, the reason why the actor playing king George has the swagger to the walk was because of how heavy that crown was.
The spit thing is a reference to King George who notoriously drooled and foamed at the mouth. He was going mad. Lol.
this is also just a thing jonathon does in every role he has on broadway though. but there is for sure references to the fact that he was called the mad king
Yeah I think the spitting is actually just Jonathon but the creepiness and intense eye contact is because George III is famously called “the mad king” and his son had to take over as regent before he died, which doesn’t usually happen.
Jonathan Groff is a well-known spitter. It works for the character. 😅
Yep, that Beatles-y feeling you're picking up on was in fact a reference to the 'British invasion' haha! Also they used to call the front row seats the splash zone bc of Jonathon Groff's spitting haha.
"A Little Help from My Friends", the Beatles
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The British invasion style song about a literal British invasion. There's another Beatles song, the title of which has escaped me right now that the Hamilton music orchestrator, Alex Lacamoire, found and added the chords from, into the King's song, underneath the chorus. You picked up on that sooner than most other reactors. Well done! And the king is one of the funniest characters.
The reprise of the 'not throwing away my shot' in Right Hand Man is Hamilton's inner monologue as he considers Washington's offer. He doesn't really want to be a secretary, but knowing that it's for Washington is probably the highest status/placement he could get without being in command. He's not going to throw away that opportunity.
The funny thing is how this characterization happened. While in the midst of writing Hamilton, Lin was guest starring on an episode of House with Hugh Laurie, and explained to him what he was trying to do. Hugh said “You’ll be back”, write it like the worlds greatest break up. The Beatles appearing in America was referenced as “the British Invasion “…thus all of King George’s songs are Beatles themed/homages.
Not sure how much of the spit was intentional, but I treat it like it is because he’s playing George the third who was literally the mad King George who lost the colonies and it actually plays into that
I can't believe I never heard the resemblance between King George's theme and "Get by Witha Little Help From my Friends" by the Beatles before, but there it is. Thank you. ;)
The first song (Farmer Refuted) is a direct reference to a pamphlet Hamilton wrote (The Farmer Refuted), which was a response to something Seabury had written. Seabury, himself, wasn't British (the accent is probably to connect him to England). He was born in Connecticut, and was, I think, a bishop and leader of the Loyalists during the revolution. The reason why it's a farmer refuted is because Seabury wrote under a pseudonym "A. W. Farmer"
King George legitimately was mentally ill (may have been bipolar). The performer, Jonathan Groff, is a known wet singer, apparently, which also well for the King. From what I've heard, he would also choose an audience member and stare at them throughout the song.
The pose Washington takes at the end of "Right Hand Man" looks a bit like his pose in the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware". It's not quite the same (arms are down), but it's definitely got that vibe.
You're right about the Beatles. It's evocative of "With a Little Help from my Friends."
Jonathan Groff mentioned somewhere that he's a spitter when he sings. Jonathan played Jesse on Glee. And at some point Jesse says he lost 10 pounds when he was singing Bohemian Rhapsody. I joke it's because of him spitting when singing.
George Washington was a pretty famous British Officer and then he joined the Revolution as a top Military General. Hamilton wanted to fight and show what he was made of on the battlefield where he could be seen. He decided to take his shot and become Washington's right hand man. Aaron Burr was also eyeing the position, however he waited too long and hung too far back to be noticed and so his shot did not land. Aaron keeps waiting while Alexander keeps stepping up.
I need to upload with a Week in advance due to copyright claims :-/ If you want to see the content NOW, check out my Patreon
www.patreon.com/nickflipp
I should have multiple videos up on there as well as a poll to what we will watch next!
Nah, Washington was the general. Hamilton was his aide-de-camp. Basically the guy that made sure Washington's orders went out to his officers and his requests for aid and supplies got out to Congress. Sort of a secretary, I guess? But a powerful one, and a secretary to the highest ranking man in the Revolutionary army. So, better than a secretary to a lower level general that was under Washtington.
Also, the thing with Hamilton and Burr... Washington asked for Hamilton. Burr just showed up. He didn't have an invitation to come blather in the general's ear about his ideas, and Washington needed to talk to Hamilton. So, GTFO, Burr.
Love the King George toxic break up song. Also, if you do another watch through of the king's song... you will notice he will pick a place to stare at for far longer than is comfortable and then pick another place and repeat. It led to a slightly unhinged and uncomfortable feel to the performance that was a brilliant move in my opinion.
Jonathon Groff playing King George is known as a spitter when he sings. Other cast members in Merrily We Roll Along say they slid on the stage from his spit and sweat. I’m really enjoying your posts
King George's song was indeed modeled after the Beetles and the British Invasion. I would suggest going back and watching it again before the next one comes out. You appeared to love it so much you missed a lot of lyrical context again lol. Its all good, though. Lots to be excited about. :)
Edit: Here comes the general can probably use another listen as well lol. Glad you are enjoying it so much. Dont be afraid to back it up during your reactions to not miss things ;)
Repeating motifs are the structure on which musicals are built.
In 100% sure im part of a halm cult going from reactor to reactor, just to enjoy someone enjoying Hamilton
"I was a captain under General Montgomery..." maybe ultimately Burr, but the guy leading your particular assault was Benedict Arnold.
Cannot wait 🎉🎉🎉
I read somewhere king George III is Prince Harry and Prince William's 6th great grandfather. You're welcome 😂