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"First Burn" is a song written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the musical "Hamilton." It was initially intended to be part of the musical but was later replaced by "Burn." Here are some interesting facts about Lin-Manuel Miranda and "First Burn":
Alternate Version of "Burn": "First Burn" is essentially an alternate version of the song "Burn" from the musical "Hamilton." Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote it as an early draft of the song, but it was eventually replaced with the version we hear in the final production.
Release on "The Hamilton Mixtape": Lin-Manuel Miranda released "First Burn" as part of "The Hamilton Mixtape" album, which featured artists covering songs from the musical. The song features five actresses who have played the role of Eliza Hamilton at various times in the show's history: Lexi Lawson, Arianna Afsar, Shoba Narayan, Rachelle Ann Go, and Julia Harriman.
Development of "Burn": "Burn" in the final production of "Hamilton" is a powerful song sung by Eliza Hamilton after she discovers her husband Alexander Hamilton's infidelity and the Reynolds Pamphlet scandal. Lin-Manuel Miranda decided to revise the song to make it more emotionally charged and focused on Eliza's perspective, resulting in the heartbreaking and intense version heard in the musical.
The Eliza Narrative: "First Burn" provides a unique insight into the character of Eliza Hamilton and her response to Alexander's betrayal. It allows audiences to explore her initial anger and pain before her eventual forgiveness and reconciliation with Alexander in the latter part of the musical.
Online Release: "First Burn" was initially released online on April 30, 2018, as part of a special #Hamildrop, where Lin-Manuel Miranda released new "Hamilton" content each month leading up to the release of "The Hamilton Mixtape."
Fan Reaction: Fans of "Hamilton" and Lin-Manuel Miranda were excited to hear this alternate version of "Burn." It provided a different perspective on the character of Eliza Hamilton and allowed for comparisons between the two versions.
"First Burn" is a testament to Lin-Manuel Miranda's creative process and his willingness to experiment and revise his work to achieve the most impactful storytelling in his musicals.