Fragments of thought
Hamilton is utterly the first musical that blows me away from the beginning to the end and whose lyrics and melodies linger on my mind for weeks. Now after watching this documentary, I'm ready to have the songs on the loop again…Aside from the compelling narrative, I guess one of the enduring charms of Hamilton is due to its objective outlook on history, cuz there is no saint in the show. Hamilton, Washington, Thomas Jefferson, these historical figures who made great contributions to the U.S are also deeply flawed. "Some parts are ugly, some parts are abhorrent, but there's nothing we can do to change those things…There were great things that were done, but there were terrible things that were done. The best to do is to see both of them" this attitude towards history is highly appreciated. Another thing to be recognized, however, is that how much of what we have today in the 21st century is built on the backs of people whose contribution never gets acknowledged, and this marvelous musical credits them with due respect and acknowlegment.
Like lmm said in the documentary, "the whole zeitgeisty moment is happening, and we are all grappling with the paradox of knowing tomorrow is not promised, but making plans anyway". I really feel pepped up by his words. Now in retrospect, I recalled the very day watching the stage surrounded by dreamers. Ignorant and innocent as I am, I was invariably overwhelmed the moment I hear the song. I feel the urge to keep my eyes open to observe, to discover, to appreciate, and to embrace my mediocre yet could be possibly more extraordinary life right away.
