Lin-Manuel Miranda gives fans the gift of his solo 'Hamilton' demos

Before Hamilton was a Broadway smash and a lightning rod for controversy in Trump's America, it was just a searing collection of beats and rhymes. And now you can listen to those formative rough drafts.

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda released eight "Hamildemos" via SoundCloud on Saturday. These stripped-down takes on some of the show's music give fans a glimpse into Miranda's creative process.

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The collection of tunes — many of which are labeled "first draft" or "early draft" — obviously doesn't cover the entire show. The playlist includes demo takes on "Say No To This," "Guns & Ships," "Congratulations," "You Obedient Servant," "The Story of Tonight," "Satisfied," "Right Hand Man," and "My Shot." Read more...

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