What Did I Miss?

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In the landscape of modern musical theatre, this production has cemented its place in our society, earned recognition, and earned a name for itself. Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Hamilton, encapsulates the story of a once-shrouded founding father, forgotten by America, finally taking the stage and making the world know his name. Within the diverse array of melodies, the upbeat funk and soul of the song “What Did I Miss?” is one of my favorite pieces in this musical production and stands out as a dynamic and pivotal moment in the narrative. Not only does it provide a lively musical number to soften the harsher areas of the musical, but it captures the essence of very prominent and important characters such as Thomas Jefferson. Through an examination …show more content…
Virginia, my home sweet home, I wanna give you a kiss,' coupled with Daveed Diggs' energetic performance, convey Jefferson's larger-than-life personality. It also describes his love for his hometown Virginia, which adds another layer of depth to his character. Along with Diggs’ bodily behavior and choreography, it further supports my claim of Thomas’ unprecedented belief in himself. His character, along with his introduction song, spoke to the more outgoing and bold part of me. I have this belief that when you walk into a room, you need to stand out and be assured of who you are in order to gain the attention of others. The genre of "What Did I Miss?" contributes significantly to Thomas Jefferson's characterization, which is valid. The song's vibrant and energetic combination of funk, soul, and hip-hop elements touches upon Jefferson's outgoing and assertive introduction to his personality. In another article provided by Belt, Lin Manuel-Miranda describes hip-hop as, “The language of revolution and it’s our greatest American art form,” (Billboard) The jazz number essence of the song could not have been used for a character such as Aaron Burr. Unlike Burr’s character, whose calm and calculated nature clashes with the extravagant energy of a jazz
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