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National Anthem
Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:30 pm
Look, I understand that everyone tries to "make it their own" version, but why in the hell do they have to butcher it? Why can't anyone just sing it the way it is meant to be sung? Our national anthem gives me chills, but when I hear these people try to "jazz it up", it makes me wanna slap 'em. I mean, save that stuff for the Whitney Houstons (maybe not the best example 
) of the world...Am I the only one who thinks this? Yes, I am ready for the "fear of change" and "you are old" bashings, so bring it... 
) of the world...Am I the only one who thinks this? Yes, I am ready for the "fear of change" and "you are old" bashings, so bring it... 
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Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:35 pm to VooDoo1321
Do you like Jimmy Hendrix's national anthem?
Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:36 pm to VooDoo1321
I agree, I think since I was in the military when I hear someone do their own thing I ask myself why . 
Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:38 pm to TulaneUVA
quote:yes, but that is nowhere close to what my point is and I thought a Tulane guy would have the sense enough to know that. Guess not.
Do you like Jimmy Hendrix's national anthem?
Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:38 pm to tigerearl
quote:
I agree, I think since I was in the military when I hear someone do their own thing I ask myself why .
Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:51 pm to VooDoo1321
so i guess Patti Labelle's version would have made you piss in your pants.
Posted on 11/27/08 at 3:58 pm to VooDoo1321
quote:Why is it ok for Jimi to do what he did and not ok for something else?
quote:
Do you like Jimmy Hendrix's national anthem?
yes, but that is nowhere close to what my point is and I thought a Tulane guy would have the sense enough to know that. Guess not.
(Who sang it today?)
Posted on 11/27/08 at 4:00 pm to xiv
it wasn't like Hendrix was playing at the start of the SuperBowl with the Color Guard present
Posted on 11/27/08 at 4:07 pm to xiv
quote:Hey, I don't mind making your own version and being original and all of that, I am just saying that when you sing our country's "theme song" with an international audience, I find it a bit arrogant to add synthesizers and half-naked women rapping the chorus, that's all. Everyone has the right to do things how they want, I was just offering my opinion and asking if anyone else felt the same.
Why is it ok for Jimi to do what he did and not ok for something else?
quote:no clue
(Who sang it today?)
Posted on 11/27/08 at 4:44 pm to VooDoo1321
thanks for the comments...was just wondering what others thought
Posted on 11/27/08 at 4:55 pm to VooDoo1321
I agree with ou voodoo. You stand there at attention with hand over heart while looking at the American Flag singing THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Posted on 11/27/08 at 5:11 pm to LSUFANDS
quote:call us old fashioned I guess
I agree with ou voodoo. You stand there at attention with hand over heart while looking at the American Flag singing THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Posted on 11/27/08 at 7:35 pm to VooDoo1321
The Star Spangled Banner is an expression of loyalty to the United States and to remind us that we sometimes have to fight to defend it. It is NOT a tool for somebody to add their "personal touch." When you sing it, sing it the way it's supposed to be sung.
Posted on 11/27/08 at 7:38 pm to VooDoo1321
quote:
yes, but that is nowhere close to what my point is and I thought a Tulane guy would have the sense enough to know that. Guess not.
What the frick is your deal? I was just wondering if you liked any variation and/or creativity at all. Thanks for ruining my Thanksgiving
Posted on 11/27/08 at 7:39 pm to tss22h8
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The Star Spangled Banner is an expression of loyalty to the United States
quote:
When you sing it, sing it the way it's supposed to be sung.
Haha, and you guys think Obama voters are socialists.
The reason to leave the national anthem as is is because when you try to get cute with it, it usually sucks. It's a grandiose song, and making it poppy just doesn't work.
However, individualism and a right to expression are both traditions that have been around longer than the national anthem itself, so please keep the "Don't frick with my song!111" bullshite at a minimum.
Posted on 11/27/08 at 7:40 pm to VooDoo1321
I don't like freedom of speech either, so we should stick to rigid traditions
Posted on 11/27/08 at 7:43 pm to Muppet
Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye's National Anthem
Marvin Gaye's National AnthemPosted on 11/27/08 at 7:58 pm to TulaneUVA
quote:Sorry if I offended you in any way. Yes, I do like jimi's (or anyone talented enough as him-few and far between)to create their own version and let them be unique, just not on an international stage trying to make a name for themselves. I guess I am just used to my tulane buddies picking fights. Happy Thanksgiving man
What the frick is your deal? I was just wondering if you liked any variation and/or creativity at all. Thanks for ruining my Thanksgiving
Posted on 11/27/08 at 7:59 pm to Muppet
quote:tell Hillary hello for me
Haha, and you guys think Obama voters are socialists
Posted on 11/27/08 at 7:59 pm to TulaneUVA
quote:If that ruined your day,then you really need a life.
Thanks for ruining my Thanksgiving
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