Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 It was just sad!! Haft time was miserable I can't remember a Super Bowl half time show that was worth watching. I think they might just as well have 15 minutes of commercials.
Deja Vous Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 You know when I heard her I thought "times change, and it sounded pretty good so I am okay with it".... Each generation makes the last one move over a bit has been drilled into my head I guess. After reading your quiet and thoughtful posts, I have to say I was wrong. You are correct, the song is about so much more than who can out sing the last person, and the words should have been right, it is about our country after all. Thanks for making me think, like anyone else I don't like to be wrong, but I do listen to reason and when I am wrong I freely admit it. Thanks Again.
Alpo Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 If ya want to hear the National Anthem sung right, listen to these little girls. That half time mess at the Super Bowl was a waste of money. Sorry, but no. They were doing fine,until 1:34. "Land of the freeEEEEEE" and jumped it up an octave. That note ain't in there. Ain't never been in there, but lots of folks seem to sing it that way. As soon as that went from "free" to "freeEEEE", it quit being "The National Anthem" and became "their version of The Star Spangled Banner". It's a shame, too, because they were doing really good, up until then. It's not just the "pop singers", either, that don't get it. Everyone seems to want to do "their version", and they forget there is only ONE version. Anything else is NOT the National Anthem. Year or so back, at a football game, some military choirs sang it. I think it was the West Point/Annapolis/Air Force Academy choirs. They did good. Sang it like it's supposed to be sung, didn't jump an octave on that note. Then the drum and bugle corps got into it. TA TA TA TA TA TA TAAAA. That's not part of the song. I've played it and sang it many times. There is no drum and bugle corps solo. After the bugles stopped, the choir started again. They reprised the last two lines - "Oh say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet way? O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave". There ain't no reprise in there either. Once you get to "home of the brave", you have two choices. Sing the next verse or shut up.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Very few singers (Serious Artists) will sing a song the way it was written. They must "interpret" it. Put a camera on them and it gets worse. Thank goodness Mariah Carey didn't do it. Stick with a band sez I. Let the audience sing it. Karaoke at it's highest level!
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Sorry, but no. They were doing fine,until 1:34. "Land of the freeEEEEEE" and jumped it up an octave. That note ain't in there. Ain't never been in there, but lots of folks seem to sing it that way. As soon as that went from "free" to "freeEEEE", it quit being "The National Anthem" and became "their version of The Star Spangled Banner". It's a shame, too, because they were doing really good, up until then. It's not just the "pop singers", either, that don't get it. Everyone seems to want to do "their version", and they forget there is only ONE version. Anything else is NOT the National Anthem. Year or so back, at a football game, some military choirs sang it. I think it was the West Point/Annapolis/Air Force Academy choirs. They did good. Sang it like it's supposed to be sung, didn't jump an octave on that note. Then the drum and bugle corps got into it. TA TA TA TA TA TA TAAAA. That's not part of the song. I've played it and sang it many times. There is no drum and bugle corps solo. After the bugles stopped, the choir started again. They reprised the last two lines - "Oh say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet way? O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave". There ain't no reprise in there either. Once you get to "home of the brave", you have two choices. Sing the next verse or shut up. I'd definately would be happy to hear those proud young American's sing their rendition rather than the verison heard last night. and it's Texas by God...perfect representation for that part of the country. GG ~
Col. Angus McFergus, SASS 21281 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 What really bothers me is that no one can sing along with these puds. Most of the fans in the stadium would like to add thier voices, but it is impossible. Whenever someone sings the anthem at an event they should plan on the crowd singing along and should plan their performance accordingly.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 What really bothers me is that no one can sing along with these puds. Most of the fans in the stadium would like to add thier voices, but it is impossible. Whenever someone sings the anthem at an event they should plan on the crowd singing along and should plan their performance accordingly. They don't want the crowd to sing along with them. They want the crowd to shut up and be awed by their musical perfection.
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Here's the one from the 2002 Winter Olympics where they brought in the flag that flew over the World Trade Center during 9/11, and then the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang the National Anthem. It puts a lump in my throat each time I watch it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NgA-tPk_hU
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 OMG! It started out rather nice then turned to caterwauling. Loved Whitney's and the Cutie's versions. Regards, Allie Mo
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I give two thumbs up for the boys flying a nice diamond formation during the flyover, well done lads! :FlagAm: The rest was all crap (outside the game)
BIG TIM Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks Brother Deacon for the post of Ms Houston singing the anthem......Not only did she give it the proper respect that needs to be shown when one sings it but she also reminded us that it is about the anthem and not about her!!!!
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I believe it was the worst rendition that I have encountered since I saw a Jose Feliciano effort before some TV sporting event. That was years ago, but my ears have not recovered. There is talk in the Dallas media that yesterday's version was somewhat alcohol influenced. That seems to be based on more than the video of her falling off her high heels as she exited the field.
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I missed it, but I found it here: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2011/02/christina_aguilera_botches_nat.html That might be worse than Rosanne's Disgusting. Even worse than that pitiful screeching rendition by good ol whats her name is the poll question has 14% saying "who cares" Sad, so sad Regards Gateway Kid
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Maybe it's just me, but every year it seems like they almost always find someone who sings it "with their own creative flair." It's like the artist is saying, "See if you can top this?" I'm getting a little sick of it. You know, we've got choral groups in every branch of our Armed Services. Why doesn't the NFL have one of them sing the National Anthem? At least they'd sing it the way it should be sung...and they'd get the words right. Amen, and amen.
Henry T Harrison Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks Brother Deacon for the post of Ms Houston singing the anthem......Not only did she give it the proper respect that needs to be shown when one sings it but she also reminded us that it is about the anthem and not about her!!!! Sadly it was one of her last good performances Crack has made her a shell of herself and destroyed her once wonderful talent
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Maybe it's just me, but every year it seems like they almost always find someone who sings it "with their own creative flair." It's like the artist is saying, "See if you can top this?" I'm getting a little sick of it. You know, we've got choral groups in every branch of our Armed Services. Why doesn't the NFL have one of them sing the National Anthem? At least they'd sing it the way it should be sung...and they'd get the words right. Channel 9 in Denver interviewed a local guy who sings the anthenm at a lot of sporting events up there. He said he always does it straight because it's about the country and the people who have died to keep it free, not about him. If you put your own interpretation on it then you make it "all about me". The NFL and the networks want big ratings. That's why they have popular entertainers do it. It's all about the money.
Montana Slick, SASS #64415 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Channel 9 in Denver interviewed a local guy who sings the anthenm at a lot of sporting events up there. He said he always does it straight because it's about the country and the people who have died to keep it free, not about him. If you put your own interpretation on it then you make it "all about me". The NFL and the networks want big ratings. That's why they have popular entertainers do it. It's all about the money. That word "ME" is a big word,I hear it all of the time and "MY" Club" Our Club is a We club and we like it that way. I tried many time to sing the National Anthem, decided to keep by day job. And too Bob, we dunt need no spell check either eh! MS
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 And from the "other side of the aisle" ~ I agree! It was a disgrace! And the same for "America the Beautiful", which was written inspired by the view from Pike's Peak, which I can see from my easy chair. HOW AWFUL! eGG Gordo, I really have to disagree with you on America The Beautiful. whoever that was did a great job on it IMHO. What was so bad about it?
Mack Hacker, #60477 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I believe it was the worst rendition that I have encountered since I saw a Jose Feliciano effort before some TV sporting event. That was years ago, but my ears have not recovered. That must have been a horrible experience for me, because it sure left a lasting impression. I just looked it up and it was a World Series game in Detroit in 1968.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 That word "ME" is a big word,I hear it all of the time and "MY" Club" Our Club is a We club and we like it that way. I tried many time to sing the National Anthem, decided to keep by day job. And too Bob, we dunt need no spell check either eh! MS I can spell great. I just can't type.
Matthew Duncan Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Half time show...that's when I took a shower and stock up on snacks for the second half Missed the whole half time show
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I can't remember a Super Bowl half time show that was worth watching. I think they might just as well have 15 minutes of commercials. The first few had college marching bands. Those were decent.
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I guess I don't mind it when musical groups add their own flavor to the anthem. The Mormon Choir, Whitney, the Cactus Cuties all had their own variations but made them beautiful and uplifting to the spirit of the Anthem. The Super Bowl chick was not in their same league.
Easy Emily SASS #73673 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 It was bad really bad Now here is how it should be sung.
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Half time show...that's when I took a shower It's not May -- what happened? Get sprayed by a skunk?
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Channel 9 in Denver interviewed a local guy who sings the anthenm at a lot of sporting events up there. He said he always does it straight because it's about the country and the people who have died to keep it free, not about him. If you put your own interpretation on it then you make it "all about me". The NFL and the networks want big ratings. That's why they have popular entertainers do it. It's all about the money. Now who would have guess that ? GG ~ U*S*A flag
Capt. Billy Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 The NFL should make these so called "artist" audition for the singing of the Anthem and if they deviate from the words or music, the way it was written, then they shouldn't be allowed to sing it. I am tired of every Tom Dick and Harry, that thinks they can sing it better, putting their creative slant on a song that, because of what it represents, should be sung as written. If a word is one sylable, then sing it as one sylable, and so on. The half time show was indicative of the direction this country is heading. It is the culmination of the dumbing down of our society which began years ago. If that's what appeals to you, then I suggest their is some cultural deprivation in your past. God Bless America Time to take our country back!
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 It was bad really bad Now here is how it should be sung. Actually...not really. On the part, "Banner yet wave," the music doesn't climb up the scale and then go down, like so many of the "new artists" sing it (1:13-1:15). The first syllable in the word "Banner" is one note, then you climb down during the second syllable. I know, I know...it's just a little thing, but that's the way the music is written.
Boothill Bandit, SASS# 48598 Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 The National Anthem should not be a canvas for an "artist" to paint their rendition of blues or soul to a song that honors and represents our nation. The National Anthem deserves to be delivered with dignity and respect, of which Ms. Aguilera lent neither. Boothill
Maurice Mo Lassess, SASS #65309L Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 I'm sure glad that I did not have to suffer through THAT! Hey, have you started your new office yet? Yes I did Okie. First month had 150 traffic cases, 110 criminal, a few hearings, a non-jury trial and a wedding.
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Ladies and gentlemen, for your condiseration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azqp5Qxxvnc
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Same group, a few years later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhmTV0e3me0&feature=related
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Yes I did Okie. First month had 150 traffic cases, 110 criminal, a few hearings, a non-jury trial and a wedding. Sounds like w*rk to me.
Henry T Harrison Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 The National Anthem should not be a canvas for an "artist" to paint their rendition of blues or soul to a song that honors and represents our nation. The National Anthem deserves to be delivered with dignity and respect, of which Ms. Aguilera lent neither. Boothill I’m not a big fan of The Star Spangled Banner as our National Anthem, I’m one of those that prefers America The Beautiful, I think it says a whole lot more about what makes this country great. But The Star Spangled Banner is the anthem and should be preformed with the dignity and respect that it deserves.
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