Lin-Manuel Miranda Breaks Down the Songs of ‘In the Heights’ | Rotten Tomatoes
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- Critics are calling ‘In the Heights,’ the Lin-Manuel Miranda-composed musical journey through the New York neighborhood of Washington Heights, the movie of the summer - and it arrives packed with songs that will be stuck in your head until NEXT summer rolls around. Ahead of the film’s release in theaters and on HBO Max this June, Miranda sat down with Rotten Tomatoes for a deep dive on the most beloved songs from the film, an adaptation of his first musical, from showstopping “96,000” to the poignant and moving “Breathe.” Plus, as he walks us through the inspiration behind the songs and his lyrical and compositional choices, Miranda celebrates the work of Jon M. Chu in staging sequences “as big as the characters’ dreams” and reveals the page-and-a-half he took from the ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ book when writing the original show.
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It’s honestly real sweet because this is Lin’s first Tony award and what eventually put him in the path to Hamilton
We wouldn’t have gotten Hamilton without In The Heights
Unfortunately people tend to forget this and push In The Heights under the rug. :/
@@bnewtz7492 Yea, it makes me very upset
indeed.
Almost like how we wouldn't have the American story without the Immigrant stories.
@@WOZ24601 WOAHHHHH.... That's genius
I admire this man soo much. He is such a genius its crazy
Same here, i just wish i discover earlier in my life.
so true omg
Agreed
yessss
Who here wants that CD with the 16 variations of Breathe? Also, who is buying that book that was sitting behind his shoulder the whole time the second it comes out??
please consider ordering from the drama book shop instead of amazon!
already preordered, in hardback on amazon, LOL.
Me to both questions
Already bought it (the book)
I love how passionate he is about discussing his work. He remembers such intricate details about his state of mind writing this even though it was over 10 years ago.
Imagine walking into a class and Lin is your substitute 😂 best sub EVER
5:45 “it’s like Harry Potter spitting out the juice in movie four” can we talk about how he’s watched HP so many times that he remembers the movie that small moment was in?
PLZ let's talk about that xD that blewww my mind - i remember the moment but it NEVER would've come off the top of my head!!
@@IbokRock811 Oh, it comes to my mind every time I do or see someone do that. It's actually one of my favourite scenes and exactly what that scene with Usnavi reminded me of. It's cool that I made the same connection.
No literally, I've seen all the movies probably more than 50 times and the fact that he was able to recall that at the top of his head is wild af. I remember the scene but it would taken me a minute or so to just reference that so easy 😂
He's such a nerd, I love it!
He is such a nerd and it’s beautiful to see and hear his energy. I love his mind
He is; have you seen the video of him listening to Weird Al's "Hamilton Polka" for the first time?
As a latina I really love how in this musical they can show Latinos being actually different persons and their race is not their hole personality
His profound expressivity when sharing his writing process 💗- Lin Manuel is giving the world a million reasons to love him.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a force to be reckoned with ✊🏻
Lin is a genius!!! I was lucky to see him play "Usnavi" on Broadway with the original cast. Now to see him 12 years later playing the Piragua Guy. You gotta love the passionate he puts into creating art of his own without even having to audition.
It did seem sort of like a baton pass, didn't it?
The Shakespeare of our time.
Okay I Love him too but let's settle down now lol
@@righteousrawb7225 I gotta say I agree! Shakespeare took classic classic stories - like ancient myths and such - and used the language of his day to tell them!! He even invented words! Lin took a classic story - the story of Alexander Hamilton - and told it with Rap!! The language of today! I think there are a lot of similarities!
YES. been saying this for years. He so is.
Heck ya
"what about immigration? Arizona, they be hatin'." Saw a performance in Tucson, AZ. There was an audible grasp in the theater when that line was spoken. I don't recall anyone walking out but it definitely had an impact.
1:13 =That hit home... In our case, it's more of like which set of culture are we supposed to live with... Which heritage are we supposed to ingratiate ourselves with... What is home? The life lived with or the home of our parent's stories?
Lin-Manuel's way of describing each character and each scene and what went on to do this and who did what to accomplish what makes me feel like going back to NYC. I mean, it sounds so freaking poetic. As if he writing a poem right on the spot. Just beautiful and he's such a beautiful and valuable human being.
Lin is so intelligent and just such an amazing human with so much greatness inside of him. I love seeing him speak about his work. So passionate!
I just love listening to him everytime he tells about his craft. You can see the sparkles in his eyes his passion and his excitement as an excellent songwriter and actor.
Oh, let's watch an interview, what could happen?
-hears "Mira, Nina"
Instant tears and goosebumps.
I love this score.
"The eponine yearning" is how I'm going to describe vanessa from now on
I could listen to Lin talking about his work for hours. Truly one of the most brilliant artists of our time
6:10 When Vanessa said Sonny was being so cute, I always recalled the first episode of the Boondocks. No matter how many controversial things Huey said, everybody just kept saying how cute articulate he is for a kid. As if they weren't listening and were just focussed on patronizing him.
“In The Heights” the movie was ridiculously AMAZING. Lin Manuel Miranda is the best
Oh my God Lin, if you were a realtor, you will sellout the complete inventory of houses in NYC in no time, you are so convinced of what you say, it is really motivating to hear you, I am sure I will enjoy the movie.
I know it was not easy to cut songs but I would have LOVED to hear Hundreds of Stories, that's one of my favorites (if not my favorite) ITH song
Same here! I really am also gonna miss Enough. I don't know why but I just love the way Camila acts and presents herself in that song
@@welshy_0324 I'm going to miss Enough so much!!! Kevins intensity and passion (and his resentment of the life his parents gave him) really drew me into the story and helped me to understand his perspective and how high the stakes were for him - but I'm sure that the movie is still going to be absolutely incredible. Cannot wait.
I’m missed “Sunrise” veeery badly.
4:34 i remember this shot and i just finished watching the movie. It was definitely a special shot
Shivers. He just hits it at all levels, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical...
I can literally listen to Lin talk all day
The Harry Potter reference😂. Can't wait to see it, so excited!!
Just when I thought I couldn’t love this man more, he goes and says “like Harry Potter spitting Pumpkin juice in movie 4”!
I loved all the little changes and character developments - I always kinda wondered why Vanessa was trying to bolt from the neighborhood, and "The neighborhood salon is where I'm working *for the moment*" so where does she want to work. I loved the addition
I did not fully realize how much I needed the remedy.
The remedy of experiencing
In The Heights during a pre-screening event in Naples Florida. Coming out of the Covid coma, my mind and heart were starving for Goosebumps and happy tears... They were all trapped waiting to be released but I needed an instigating event to put my heart back in motion.
Thank you Lin Manuel-Miranda and everyone involved with In The Heights!!! 2 minutes into the film I sat straight up in my chair and thought something had dripped from the ceiling on my face only to realize tears were coming, and quick to follow work Goosebumps on random parts of my body ☺️
This went on and on through the entire production, and I left with a renewed heart and mind!
So many thanks to everyone involved and also so many thanks to everyone that takes the time to do all of these online interviews!! The interviews bring so much more depth, perspective, and meaning!
💓
6:20 I never realized Sonny was serious about all the stuff he said! Thought he was just an optimistic kid who had ideals at the time
Thank you Mr. Miranda your film got me through so many emotions and memories when my family and I first immigrated to the U.S. And abuelita Claudia reminds me of my abuelita when she passed away, I wasn't there when she passed away she was well respected in my neighborhood ,like the glue of the barrio in Mexico, alot of people showed up to her funeral, and yes my abuela did taught me about (pacencia y fe) so I hope to see more of your work! Bendiciones!
"We would always perform that and get a huge reaction and two little white ladies would walk out, like every night"
Win-win.
They don't get to witness the majesty of the show, and they already paid for the tickets!
i love these types of interviews so much, where the writer breaks down his songs!!
i also find it interesting that he mentions how usnavi starts the movie by talking to the audience when that is the only time it happens. i am very skeptical that that will work in the context of the movie, but i guess we will see.
I am so amazed by this man! He literally is the definition of a hard-working dedicated man full of dreams that were made into reality.
Waited yearsss for this movie musical to come out. Definitely was worth the wait! 🙌🙌🙌😇
Lin Manuel is a national treasure on par with Dolly Parton, and both need to be protected at all costs.
Please add Stevie Wonder to that list
They're both capricorns!
Lin-Manuel Miranda is truly inspiring and keeps me hopeful about the future.
Lin's existence just makes me so happy
I loved this musical, the story, so so precious! Oh my, Abuela touched my heart! I took my family to see the movie and we would love to go and see it again! My kids have been singing the songs for over 3 years now!!!
How did I not know LMM used to be a teacher?! The educator in me loves this.
amazing. so glad this musical finally getting the spotlight it deserves
lin nerding out is always something i enjoy listening to
2:18 this was my exact reaction when I saw the movie today haha
Bravo BRAVO Mr Miranda. This man is a genius, never have we seen such a prolific writer since Shakespeare ♥️ There, I said it ! GENIUS
The Harry Potter reference 😍 this why I love Lin. Plus he’s a genius
THE BEAUTIFUL HEART AND SOUL OF THIS HUMAN POURS OUT OF HIM. HES VERY SPECIAL
Y'all I have ADHD and cannot sit and focus on a 14 minute UA-cam video but Lin-Manuel Miranda is so captivating I don't even notice the time go by!
As much as I’m looking forward to this release I’m really sad about cutting Camila Rosario
THANK YOU
I like when she says “one ticket that’s it” and now it’s all different
That’s the only cut I wish they didn’t make 😞
@@Ariehirschhorn A man’s got a dream
His brain goes a mile a minute. So talented.
Fascinating account of Lin's creative process; his synthesis involving so many elements
Lin é um cara incrível, tudo que ele faz tem seu modo lindo de ser
3:00 That concentric circles motif can be seen in an even wider scope than stage musicals -- it's in as prosaic a place as the 1976 CB Radio hit "Convoy", where we have a "lil' ol' convoy" and then a "great big convoy" and then a "mighty convoy" through the choruses... and even though (in the song) we don't necessarily meet all the characters in each ring, the rings continue to nest and get bigger...
See you guys at Washington Heights this weekend, i have my box of tissues ready lol
I remember seeing In the Heights when I was going to Arizona State and cheering the lines about racism being blatant because the SB1070 law or the papers please law just passed and my mom and I were so upset about the law.
Amo todo lo que tiene que ver con esta persona
Lin es una persona que me ha inspirado mucho y sus canciones me ayudaron a salir de momentos difíciles
Una gran persona que se merece lo mejor
Es un ángel bajado del cielo, yo digo que si, claro que sí
preach it, Lin! I love you so damn much for bringing these stories to light. Dios te bendiga. ♥♥
0:46 This man literally can't grow old even 15 years later so he has to use a beard in the movie to look as an actual 41-year-old man :D
It was amazing when I saw this musical live, I cant wait to see what they do with the movie!!!
This guy talks with such passion and intent. The talent is insane and to top it off he seems like a nice guy.
I thought it was very clever working in the map of the neighborhood into the opening number, thereby setting the location for the audience.
I have seen two times this month here in Spain .I love classical musicalsin the cinema you know Fred Astaie ,Gene Kelly ,Arthur Freed Vincente Minelli Syanle Donen.This musical give me again that emotion on the screen .I didnt know this musical in Broadway but I have read that have Tonys .i have to say to you Lil that you are amazing a genious and all the cast is amazing .Love Anthony Ramos and all of them .Its magical .I have bought the bso and hope I can have the Dvd and maybe someday will see again on Broadway if I come back to New York .And of course I want to go to Whashigton Heights to visit the barrio .Thanks for the art and happiness.✨✨☄️💜💜💜
Lin writes to the theatre kid in me, and I love it!
We need a longer video of just Lin explaining basically every lyric of every song from all his work lol
I would listen
he wrote a whole book about the music of hamilton lmao almost forgot about that
i love how passionate he is abt this it inspires me sm
I want to be apart of that moment. here we go....(i wanna be in the Room Where It Happens 🤪)
Orgullo 🇵🇷
Been waiting a whole year to see this movie. And I will watch it on Monday at the Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. I would prefer watching it in Manhattan, but I'll take what I can get.
If I could only choose one cast recording to listen to for the rest of my life, it would be In the Heights. I LOVE the music SOOOO much!
To me its always really really funny to think about young Chris Jackson in the original cast. I dont know why
I never knew that Lin Manuel was a teacher, imagine the clout u would have saying yeah I knew Lin Manuel Miranda and saw him every day for a whole year bc he was ur teacher- like come on
Movie is great. Fun, emotional, colorful. Have seen bunch of times. Thanks Lin.
Really excited for this! Last musical film I watched was Tokyo Tribe which was incoherent but interesting.
Bendiciones en todo Lin!😭💗🌹🌹🌹🌹
My goodness I am so pumped for this!!
Lin giving me a heart attack with even a hint that they wanted to cut Carnival ....
Right? I would have come out of the movie theater in shock (it's not even going to open in cinemas here, but hypothetically).
Thank you, love seeing this beautiful performance, amazing!
i'm so very crying
daleeee In the heights
I'm heartbroken that Everything I Know was cut.
pun intended?
Lin Lin Lin !!!Lin Loving Living The Life!
HE RESPONDED TO MY FAN MAIL. YAY.
So proud to be Puerto Rican
I'm so excited to watch this today 😍
2:15 Yeah, that 100% was my reaction. What's going on there!
Check 123 is a standard microphone test going back to the days of radio.
Love a lot of the direction in this movie.
There are a lot of comments and I can't go through them all. Does anyone know if there were other locals used for the extras? He talked about the building super. but it just seems to be the type that the passers-by/drivers were residents.
Yes they’ve said in a lot of interviews that most of the extras are from the Washington Heights area (at least from what i can tell) :)
@@lowselfesteve1478 Yes, I watched several interviews afterwards and the superintendent with the broom in the apartment building is the actual super. of the building that they rented to film in.
Sonny’s backstory should have been more fleshed out
¡Yo ❤ LMM!
This man is a walking heart.
The movie is so so so good 👍🏻And I got to agree with you,…..Lin is a genius!!!😊
I didn’t know I could love him more
They're all millennials and Sonny is gen Z
I think Lin is just on the cusp of Gen X… But yes Anthony and all of the main characters are millennial and sonny is Gen Z
Since the original show was set in 2008 and they were all about 19-21 then they still would’ve been millennial‘s but so would have Sonny.
in the movie it seems to be set in modern day and they have made some characters like Usnavi and Vanessa a bit older. Correct me if I’m wrong though I haven’t had a chance to see it yet.
@@prof.evilpictures8696 Usnavi states in the movie "I'm almost 30" and Anthony Ramos is 29. The movie seems to be set 2018ish, kinda middle of that term. (There's a very notable line in 96000 that was changed)
... I really wanna see this... More than West Side Story... This is what I wanna see...
This movie brought me back
It wont be long now is my favourite
At 11:30 He said "let me listen to my block", even though that's not one of her songs.. Am I over thinking it or could that be the new original song?
"Let me listen to my block" is not a song, but she says it a couple of times.
he’s truly a genius of our generation
The movie was so good I really liked it
Lin: “ya know, I took things from musicals I love”
My smart a**: “ah I think he took some things from Hamilton maybe he should talk to the Hamilton guy”
What is a lateeno?