Homer Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 man, just watching this series, i gotta say i sometimes if not most times wonder why they choose who they choose to sing our national anthem. but i have to admit that i'm old fashioned, and there's no better way then to do it the way it was meant to be sung. know what i mean? no offense to anyone, but i'm just not into it when the singer tries to put artistic freedom into it by showing off their vocal cords. i'm not saying it doesn't always work, but the majority of the time it just doesn't hit me right. i prefer mine the old fashioned way. am i crazy? well maybe i am, but does anyone else agree? Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 man, just watching this series, i gotta say i sometimes if not most times wonder why they choose who they choose to sing our national anthem. but i have to admit that i'm old fashioned, and there's no better way then to do it the way it was meant to be sung. know what i mean? no offense to anyone, but i'm just not into it when the singer tries to put artistic freedom into it by showing off their vocal cords. i'm not saying it doesn't always work, but the majority of the time it just doesn't hit me right. i prefer mine the old fashioned way. am i crazy? well maybe i am, but does anyone else agree? in my book, groups always sing it better than solo artists. they are quicker and they are less "showy" Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-326871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 i agree completely. i'm just not a fan of the screeching and hollering some of them attempt at time to time. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-326874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tebjr Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 The artists would rather they be noticed than the meaning of what they're doing. I personally think it should be looked at as an honor to sing our anthem. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-326875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Agreed, for the most part. Mo Cheeks and that girl in Portland...that was pretty cool. Here's a supplemental question...what did you think about Jimi Hendrix's performance of it? Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-326882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hory Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 As long as it ain't Carl Lewis singing it and it doesn't take longer than a few minutes I'm happy. I'm just not keen on the full-on Soviet-style half-hour flag-waving extravaganza with a military parade like they often do at the Superbowl. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-326883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Agreed, for the most part. Mo Cheeks and that girl in Portland...that was pretty cool. Here's a supplemental question...what did you think about Jimi Hendrix's performance of it? no, that was pretty damned cool. i dunno if anyone could deny it. it's like i said, it doesn't always work for me. but this is one of the few exceptions. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-326886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 ...if only Ray Charles were alive to sing America the Beautiful Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-326888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I like that Irish guy the Yankees have to sing "God Bless America" once in a while. He should sing the National Anthem. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 ...if only Ray Charles were alive to sing America the Beautiful co-signed. quality work. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred13 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Anyone remember Rosanne? that was painful. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger147 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Anyone remember Rosanne? that was painful. I remember that! My ears bled for two weeks. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 What, an annoying, fat, scratchy voiced woman singing the most important American song doesn't turn you on? Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 that was the exact example of the artist putting themselves in front of the song. it was emberassing. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jogar84 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Fantasia from American Idol singing it a few years ago was just a plain disgrace. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 never saw. thank god i have no idea who that is. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc006 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 personally, i think they should play jimi hendrix's version at all sporting events. :) Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-327691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickdron Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 personally, i think they should play jimi hendrix's version at all sporting events. I agree. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/24861-national-anthem/#findComment-338063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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