Our National Anthem

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Why can't these overpaid performers just sing the National Anthem as it was written by Francis Scott Key? If they want to play around with the musical notes, then they should keep that between themselves and the ceramic tiles in their showers.
 
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therealUT said:
Why can't these overpaid performers just sing the National Anthem as it was written by Francis Scott Key? If they want to play around with the musical notes, then they should keep that between themselves and the ceramic tiles in their showers.
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Yeah, I don't like the jazzed-up versions as much. It's sound great when sung normally. I guess people just like to add personal touches.
 
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They definitely like to leave their mark on the Anthem. If any of you were at the UT-SC BBall Game yesterday, what are you thoughts on that crazy tempo and tune that the Grace Christian Academy Choir applied to the Star Spangled Banner?
 
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therealUT said:
They definitely like to leave their mark on the Anthem. If any of you were at the UT-SC BBall Game yesterday, what are you thoughts on that crazy tempo and tune that the Grace Christian Academy Choir applied to the Star Spangled Banner?
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Didn't see it. Marvin Gaye once sang a really innovative version of the anthem.
 
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therealUT said:
Why can't these overpaid performers just sing the National Anthem as it was written by Francis Scott Key? If they want to play around with the musical notes, then they should keep that between themselves and the ceramic tiles in their showers.
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I agree, it's just annoying. And if you're going to add on, at least get the words right. The girl tonight sang "gave proof TO the night"... Give me a break.
 
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I've heard it said that the Anthem is truly difficult to perform as written. I have no talent for singing, so have never tried beyond the 'under my breath' version in a crowd....

What about it opera man..err..OWB. Is the Anthem vocally challenging?
 
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No need to make it more difficult by adding syllables to the Bra-aaa-aaa-aaa-aaave.
 
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Lexvol said:
No need to make it more difficult by adding syllables to the Bra-aaa-aaa-aaa-aaave.
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And trying to change keys on top of it. I can't figure out if she was trying to change keys or if she just eventually trilled her way out of the key.
 
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The most unique rendition I've ever heard live was before a World Series game in 1996 I think when John Popper played it on the harmonica . . . Then the Yankees proceeded to overcome a 2 games to none series lead and wax the Braves in 4 straight. That harmonica solo was the only good thing about that week. :bad:

The year before that, I heard the worst rendition ever when the Rembrandts sang it. All I kept thinking was "stick to singing that stupid Friends song". :yuck:
 
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I heard a pretty bad one before the Tennessee / SC game Saturday night. It was a highschool choir or something and they were out of tune throughout the whole thing. Made my ears hurt.
 
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Agree. Keep traditional. Reminds me of a Simpson's episode where they had the Blue's guy sing the anthem and they showed the clock just ticking away for about an hour while he "jazzed" up the national anthem. How true.
 
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The only song that should be "guest" sung is "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" during the 7th-inning stretch at Wrigley.

Just ask Mike Dikta...
 
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GAVol said:
The most unique rendition I've ever heard live was before a World Series game in 1996 I think when John Popper played it on the harmonica . . . Then the Yankees proceeded to overcome a 2 games to none series lead and wax the Braves in 4 straight. That harmonica solo was the only good thing about that week. :bad:

The year before that, I heard the worst rendition ever when the Rembrandts sang it. All I kept thinking was "stick to singing that stupid Friends song". :yuck:
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You must not have heard K-C and Jo-Jo sing the 1998 Orange Bowl Anthem.:eek:lol:
 
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Jasongivm6 said:
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You must not have heard K-C and Jo-Jo sing the 1998 Orange Bowl Anthem.:eek:lol:
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I don't remember that one. I still don't think anything could ever top Carl Lewis' voice cracking and then saying "wUh-Oh" and later "work with me here". I die laughing every time I see that.
 
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OWB said:
I agree, it's just annoying. And if you're going to add on, at least get the words right. The girl tonight sang "gave proof TO the night"... Give me a break.
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GAVol said:
I don't remember that one. I still don't think anything could ever top Carl Lewis' voice cracking and then saying "wUh-Oh" and later "work with me here". I die laughing every time I see that.
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same here.

i like it simple. the best one i've ever heard live was the TN/LSU game in 01 at Neyland...maybe it was because it was the first game after 9/11 or whatever, but the whole stadium was singing it and standing etc.......it was really cool and fairly emotional..........if i do say so myself.:cray:
 
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GAVol said:
The Carl Lewis clip is stuck in the middle of this ESPN blooper montage. It's worth watching this to see Charlie Steiner completely fall apart over and over again.

YouTube - ESPN Bloopers - Carl Lewis's National Anthem
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Watching that is a pain not unlike fingernails on a chalkboard. I have to change the channel every time someone says they are going to show it.
A side note. To the TV channel's credit, they always do warn you before they show that thing. It's like that warning that the video you are about to see contains material of a graphic nature that some kids might not ought to see...
 
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jakez4ut said:
i like it simple. the best one i've ever heard live was the TN/LSU game in 01 at Neyland...maybe it was because it was the first game after 9/11 or whatever, but the whole stadium was singing it and standing etc.......it was really cool and fairly emotional..........if i do say so myself.:cray:
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That was a very inspiring moment. If I am not mistaken they also sang "God Bless America" and then everyone broke out in the U.S.A chant. For a brief moment, it wasn't LSU fans and Tennessee fans, it was Americans...then the game started.
 
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Jasongivm6 said:
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You must not have heard K-C and Jo-Jo sing the 1998 Orange Bowl Anthem.:eek:lol:
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I heard it live, although I couldn't have named either K-C or Jo-Jo. Before they reached the end, I was wishing for Rosanne to take over.
 
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