How Hamilton Works: My Shot Explained in 11 Songs

HOW HAMILTON MAKES YOU CRY (PART 2): https://goo.gl/uKCHSb WHY 10 DUEL COMMANDMENTS IS AMAZING: https://goo.gl/7esGbQ ELIZA'S CHORD PROGRESSION: https://goo.gl/NPqhMr STAY ALIVE EXPLAINED: https://goo.gl/j85hCO 0:00 My Shot = I Want Song 2:32 What does this have to do with ambition? 5:31 My Shot Anthem 6:27 Satisfied 8:26 History Has Its Eyes on You 9:37 The Room Where It Happens 11:46 The World Was Wide Enough 12:19 Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story MY SHOT is one of the most powerful "want songs" in musical theatre history. Lin-Manuel Miranda has said it took him a whole year to write it. This video discusses the musical architecture behind that song and how it is woven seamlessly into the show to tell the story, illuminate character, and deepen the themes. This video is a labor of love, so I'd love to hear from you. Please like, follow, and comment at me! Twitter:   / ho_howard   Instagram:   / howardwho   Web: http://howardhomusic.com/ SoundCloud:   / howardwho-1   For the official sheet music for Hamilton, please go to your nearest bookseller or online retailer. Here's the link to Amazon: http://goo.gl/rElUqr #HowHamiltonWorks #Hamilton