US National Anthem

[mudder1000]

Before you flame me for my question I want to say the following:

I have no agenda.

I like many of the performances.

I am older than dirt and have been to live sporting events since the 1960's

So the question is when (if ever) was the last time you heard a version of the star spangled banner sung a major sporting events NOT sung in a "soulful" manner?

I seem to recall the gradual change starting in the late 1970's.

[Kamiyama]

I've only heard it played in school band or at sporting events.

The school band played it normally. At sporting events it's dramatized or "soulful" like the OP puts it.

OP you made me think about all the times musicians forbid Trump to play their music at his rallies. He should have skipped all that nonsense and just played the anthem. That's what the anthem was supposed to be for. Why is it played everywhere except at political rallies?

[76561198356019466]

Postat inițial de Kamiyama:

I've only heard it played in school band or at sporting events.

The school band played it normally. At sporting events it's dramatized or "soulful" like the OP puts it.

OP you made me think about all the times musicians forbid Tr*mp to play their music at his rallies. He should have skipped all that nonsense and just played the anthem. That's what the anthem was supposed to be for. Why is it played everywhere except at political rallies?

The anthem is meant to represent the whole country, rallies are meant to represent one group in that country.

Incidentally I'm pretty sure it is played at the beginning of all the party conventions.

[Grendalcat]

Obligatory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzIk2pUuNU

[76561198356019466]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwpuJoIvMyA

[Your_White_Knight]

Postat inițial de Grendalcat:

Obligatory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzIk2pUuNU

I was waiting for that... heh...

It's amazing how back then she got roasted for it ( and it's debatable that it was the start of her stardom falling ) .... but now she probably would be praised for it... what a time we live in.

[Masque]

I'm one of those that likes it sung respectfully, and mostly conforming to the original. Don't get me wrong, soul is my favorite music, but I don't like all the over-the-top added embellishments and flourishes a lot of singers tend to do when performing it. There is a gospel grounp that does it really wonderfully in four-part harmony, which admittedly is not "original" stick-to-the-sheet-music rendition, but it's done with great respect and solemnity, and -- dare I say it -- beauty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkfGClpS_oc

EDIT: five-part.

I think those "soul" embellishments you're thinking of are less about respect for the anthem than about "look at me!" (Besides, they're usually a bit pitchy anyway.)

[couldbehope]

Last time I sang it it sounded soulful lol

[SilverBack]

Postat inițial de eel shun:

idk the american anthem sucks anyway

I live in your walls

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Postat inițial de my new friend:

We all know how Fergie royally destroyed the anthem (not in a good way) in what is considered the worst rendition of it in history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMA2iF6RuXk

No that would be roseanne barr that sung the worst version ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzIk2pUuNU

[Electric Cupcake]

Ashleigh Ball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0p643twyY8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QF20FKPcYo

[ice]

Postat inițial de Devsman:

"Soulful"?

You mean like embellished with random glissandos?

Unfortunately what I also think OP meant. Although I do wish I was there back then to hear it for myself.

[Morkonan]

Postat inițial de mudder1000:

...
So the question is when (if ever) was the last time you heard a version of the star spangled banner sung a major sporting events NOT sung in a "soulful" manner?

I seem to recall the gradual change starting in the late 1970's.

I'm older than most dirt, too.

I think this has been discussed before in certain circles, Baseball in particular. There was, if memory serves, a series of "highlight" performers signing the National Anthem as a way to sort of hype up the baseball games. (Operatic singers? A renowned pop-star?)

Anyway, it started a trend where singers were expected to "perform." It's not a "performance piece," though. Yet, because of how it was presented, it became one at sporting events.

There's probably a sports-journalism article on it.

[Fosty]

Oh saaaAAAAAAAuhaaaaaayaaaaay, can youuuuu see...

[Mythical Ostrich]

This isn't exclusive to the American anthem, but I generally dislike it when people try to put their own spin on songs

[Electric Cupcake]

TBH, the original version is better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l-n64NWHS4