BrainKing - Discussion boards (Politics)

Subject: Change the subject..

Is it just me??? When did our national anthem become a pop song, ripe for the interpretation of these pop artists who sing them before events???

Sometimes they sound okay, but if you think about it, really, its our national anthem, there is one way it should be sung, and there should be no changing it with artistic impersonations!

BTW, do ever hear the Canadian anthem or any other anthems done so differently every time??? NO, you dont, and I dont like it being done to my anthem either, am I over reacting???

2. February 2009, 00:29:57

Vikings

Subject: Re: Change the subject..

Czuch: Blame Jimmy

2. February 2009, 00:30:57

Subject: Re: Change the subject..

Czuch:I think you're over reacting. A bit. ;) Patriotism is from the heart and singing and interpretation go hand in hand.

2. February 2009, 00:32:57

Vikings

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Artful Dodger: I don't, I think songs are sung that way because even tho they have a great voice, they are not capable of holding a note for any amount of time

2. February 2009, 00:38:30

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Vikings: Faith Hill can hold a note for a long time. Have you heard her songs?

2. February 2009, 00:44:52

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Artful Dodger: Any recollection of another countries anthem being done like this?

2. February 2009, 00:46:28

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Czuch:Not really. I like they way they sang.

2. February 2009, 00:52:42

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Artful Dodger: so you think it is something to celebrate.....something succinctly American, that makes and helps us stand out as a cut above the rest?

2. February 2009, 01:02:16

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Czuch: I think it's just a style of singing. Listen to the American Idol contestants that make it. they all do that.

2. February 2009, 01:14:02

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Artful Dodger: The point is that its a traditional kind of song... what if the army started doing it to their marching songs??? You sure you arent a closet progressive liberal?

2. February 2009, 01:17:27

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Czuch:No but I am a musician and so I probably see it through my musical training more than through my political lens. ;)

2. February 2009, 01:18:21

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Artful Dodger: no, you arent sure???

2. February 2009, 01:23:05

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Czuch:No I'm not a progressive. ;) But when it comes to music, there are certain musical tastes I have that allow for individual expression. Usually I'm a traditionalist when it comes to most things. Music is no exception. But thee is a lot to be said for interpretation and putting emotion into a song. I'd say that when you sing together, you sing it the traditional way. When a solo, you sing it your way (ala Frank Sanatra)

2. February 2009, 00:53:12

Vikings

Subject: Re: Change the subject..

Artful Dodger: I missed the songs, I was talking in general, as a musician, singing where they slide all over the scale bugs me I think it takes more talent to hold the note

2. February 2009, 01:03:47

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Vikings: I see. Well I think for some that's true. Sandy Patty certainly could hold the notes. I've never thought of it as I can't sing either way. I sound like Paul Stooky.

2. February 2009, 00:34:49

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