Prediction

[Tominator]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that the National Anthem for the super bowl is going to suck.

I heard on the radio this morning that Aretha Franklin, Aaron Neville and some other dude is/are "performing" the national anthem.

I've got a feeling they'll add their little pop/motown twist to it, which I hate. Seems to me the National Anthem should be sung in a traditional fashion like Carrie Underwood did for the Seattle/Carolina game.

OK, I'm done whining. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[BowJoe]

Hey your names Tom right? LOL

[Master_Chief]

Not whining. I totally agree. The music is written one way, read it, learn it, sing it. As I have said in other posts, "America, Free country. Don't like it and the values/traditions you are FREE to leave."

[jdickey]

Carrie Underwood did a terrific job. Although the folks for the SB are great singers.... I'll probably just hit the MUTE BUTTON when they come!

[Andrea]

As long as Roseanne isn't singing it or Snoop Doggy Dogg..... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Master_Chief]

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As long as Roseanne isn't singing it or Snoop Doggy Dogg..... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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Have to agree with you there. Those were awful. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[vagobbln]

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[VtBowhunter]

I agree!!! I hate that pop music motown crap, and I definately don't want to hear it in my national anthem........I never listen to it at home or on any radio (thank God for country).

[markyj987]

I would have to disagree...I think Aretha Franklin and Aaron Neville are great singers and will honor our nation with their rendition. That is, unless, "some other dude" stinks up the joint...LOL.

[IowaDeerHunter]

I don't understnad why they dont sing it normal it sounds better and seems more respectful rathy than "jazz" up , spice it up a littleadding there own lttle twists to the song.

[TreeStandBowHunter]

I for one can't stand when the Anthem isin't sung correctly. I can't stand when pop stars add the twist to it. It wasn't created for their to be a twist added to it. And I really can't stand when the spectators stand their with there hands in their pocket or jaw jabbing during the Anthem either.

[stevebeilgard]

i personally like the different renditions. some i hate. but the change is always nice. i'll just wait and see.

[johnf]

As a music educator and simi-professional musician I'll say this. To add to existing music in a way that personalizes it to the performer while keeping the spirit of the music can be very respectfull to the intent of the composer and can add to the enjoyment of the music. "for the land of the free" When you hear a vertuoso soprano hit that high "C" in the word free, your heart can jump and swell with pride. That not is not written. So is she ruining the music by changing it?

A good R&B singer adding couple riffs to the music is no less distracting to me then the twang in Rebba McEntire's voice or the nasle sound of Willy Nelson singing it with a country twist.

[BowJoe]

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As a music educator and simi-professional musician I'll say this. To add to existing music in a way that personalizes it to the performer while keeping the spirit of the music can be very respectfull to the intent of the composer and can add to the enjoyment of the music. "for the land of the free" When you hear a vertuoso soprano hit that high "C" in the word free, your heart can jump and swell with pride. That not is not written. So is she ruining the music by changing it?

A good R&B singer adding couple riffs to the music is no less distracting to me then the twang in Rebba McEntire's voice or the nasle sound of Willy Nelson singing it with a country twist.

[/ QUOTE ] Here Here. I agree with you totally. I think the rhythm should be presented much the same but with their own little note changes. That's why Whitney Houston's version is one of my favorites. As long as they get the words right, that's what matters. Besides, I think Toby Keith's song should be our new national anthem. LOL

[Master_Chief]

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Besides, I think Toby Keith's song should be our new national anthem. LOL

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Can't argue with that. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[AJ]

I have to agree with John. Personalization of music is fine. That's what this country is about. They are honoring the Anthem by singing/playing it in their style. If I don't like it I will not listen. While I enjoy listening to the SSB sung and played normally, I love the Jimmy Hendrix version.

[slugshooter]

As long as they get the words right and it is sung in a respectful manner, I don't see what the problem is. I can think of worse things. Someone adding a little "soul" to the way they sing it has nothing to do with how they feel about America so the attitude of "Love it or leave it" doesn't even remotely apply to this situation. If you don't want to hear a rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner sung by a couple of black singers, you can mute it, turn the channel, or "Love it or leave it." Isn't America great! This is the 21st Century isn't it, for a second I thought I was in the Civil War era.

[dg]

You mean they might sing it like: TTTtttthhhhhIIIIIIssSSSSsssSSSSS? on and on?

I will say that Whitney Houston was the best I ever heard. That girl was something until she hooked up with Bobby Turd. I watched it in the desert during Desert Storm.......

[Nut]

The Jimi Hendrix version rocks. I have liked it forever it seems.

I also like to have the traditional version done before sporting events because it is our anthem and it does not take as long as alternative versions. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[VtBowhunter]

Remeber the song was written in the middle of a battle, so Key wasn't interested in hearing it all jazzed up.........only that it got the message across in it's simplist form......

Leave it alone......you can't jazz up the message so why mess with the music.

[slugshooter]

Some interesting tidbits since we are discussing the anthem:

It was written as a poem, not a song.

The music it is sung to is not original, it is a tune called "The Anacreontic Song" which was considered a gentlemans constitutional song in England, most probably written in the 1760's-1770's.

The Anacreontic Society was a gentlemans music club in London named after greek poet Anacreon.

The Star-Spangled Banner didn't become the National Anthem until 1931.

[Tominator]

Well?

Was I right? Or was I right?

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Man, they stunk it up IMHO. Terrible. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Master_Chief]

You hit it dead on. That was embarassing.

[ruttinbuc]

I set my alarm to wake up at tee time. Superbowl XL will be one of the most forgetable in history. From what I heard the anthem was lame. Even worse were the Rolling Stones follwed by the officiating crew in the game.

All this hype only to be left down big time! AGAIN http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[markyj987]

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Well?

Was I right? Or was I right?

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Man, they stunk it up IMHO. Terrible. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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Chris--

Luckily, I only wear a size 9 1/2 boot--so I think I'll be able to take it out of my mouth sooner or later.

[stevebeilgard]

yep. hind site is 20-20, and it sucked.

[wtnhunt]

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You hit it dead on. That was embarassing.

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Yep, that was a disgrace.