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Original_Intent
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 Posted - 01/27/2007 : 16:38:49
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Hillary sings National Anthem
Now before everyone gets their panties in a bunch, I did not post this to make fun of her voice and lack of singing talent. I posted this becuase of her voice and lack of singing talent, but singing anyway.
Does the heart good. Maybe I don't watch enough politics on TV,but I can't remember the last time I heard a leader singing so poorly, but singing anyway. (Rosanne Barr dosen'tcount........)
Peace
Joe
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Cuneiformist
The Imperfectionist
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Posted - 01/27/2007 : 16:58:55 [Permalink]
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Well, to be fair she wasn't singing it as a featured solo. Rather, the mic she was wearing picked up her singing. She, like most of us, I imagine, was singing along bits and pieces and not trying to be on pitch or otherwise hold a note. This, because she-- again, like most of us-- almost certainly lacks any real singing talent! Good thing that's not what being President is all about. As we all know, what being President is all about if people would like to have a beer with you.
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HalfMooner
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Posted - 01/27/2007 : 17:05:41 [Permalink]
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Only professional singers (or volunteer soloists) should be criticized for singing the Star-Spangled Banner poorly. It's a difficult song, and has broken professionals. My approach on the rare occasions it's being sung by a crowd, is to politely lip-sync if possible. I'm not actually tone-deaf, but always hit the wrong notes. I actually like the song, as it describes an important historical event (the successful defense of Ft. McHenry), as witnessed by the writer.
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Original_Intent
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Posted - 01/27/2007 : 22:36:49 [Permalink]
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It's not about the singing, it's about the song. I couldn't care less if she hit the notes. She was obviously uncomfortable with it, but did it anyway...Peace
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Dr. Mabuse
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Posted - 01/28/2007 : 20:04:51 [Permalink]
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| What crazy person came up with the idea of having a national anthem that more than half the population can only dream about singing in tune? |
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tomk80
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Posted - 01/28/2007 : 20:18:15 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Mabuse
What crazy person came up with the idea of having a national anthem that more than half the population can only dream about singing in tune?
William of Orange (to whom the dutch national anthem is aimed). |
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H. Humbert
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 01/28/2007 : 22:20:49 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Mabuse
What crazy person came up with the idea of having a national anthem that more than half the population can only dream about singing in tune?
Well, the tune apparently stems from an old drinking song. I guess in that state, everyone sounds on key.
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Dr. Mabuse
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Posted - 01/29/2007 : 08:47:06 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by H. Humbert
quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Mabuse
What crazy person came up with the idea of having a national anthem that more than half the population can only dream about singing in tune?
Well, the tune apparently stems from an old drinking song. I guess in that state, everyone sounds on key.
Ah... That makes sense.
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Original_Intent
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Posted - 01/29/2007 : 11:09:33 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by H. Humbert
quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Mabuse
What crazy person came up with the idea of having a national anthem that more than half the population can only dream about singing in tune?
Well, the tune apparently stems from an old drinking song. I guess in that state, everyone sounds on key.
Can you point me to a source?
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Original_Intent
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Posted - 01/29/2007 : 15:16:47 [Permalink]
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I had never heard that. Kind of sad.....
OK, not to jump OT because I have to do someresearch first, and not to cliam this as a "falsie", but....
I have long been leary of anything seen in wikipedia, especially without cites. Wikiality was a pretty good surmation of my thought on it. Add on top of that the recent false entries and hack attacks......
Where is wikipedia to go if it is to remain open?
If they start to close it, on what criteria will specialists be selected. Pretty easy for say baseball..... but what about things that are highly interperative and/or theoretical....
More later in it's own thread.....
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Dave W.
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H. Humbert
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 01/29/2007 : 16:23:16 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Original_Intent
I had never heard that. Kind of sad.....
What's sad about it?
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
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Posted - 01/29/2007 : 20:35:25 [Permalink]
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It would be interesting to hear the same lyrics sung to a good, but easier, more "democratic" melody. I wonder how many attempts have been made at that?
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Cuneiformist
The Imperfectionist
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Posted - 01/29/2007 : 20:47:59 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Original_Intent
I had never heard that. Kind of sad.....
OK, not to jump OT because I have to do someresearch first, and not to cliam this as a "falsie", but....
I have long been leary of anything seen in wikipedia, especially without cites. Wikiality was a pretty good surmation of my thought on it. Add on top of that the recent false entries and hack attacks......
Where is wikipedia to go if it is to remain open?
If they start to close it, on what criteria will specialists be selected. Pretty easy for say baseball..... but what about things that are highly interperative and/or theoretical....
More later in it's own thread.....
Peace
Joe
Some are already trying to do something about it-- one of the Wiki founders is trying to start something similar, Citizendium, where "gentle expert oversight" will, perhaps, add more reliablility to the project... |
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McQ
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Posted - 01/29/2007 : 20:57:32 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by HalfMooner
It would be interesting to hear the same lyrics sung to a good, but easier, more "democratic" melody. I wonder how many attempts have been made at that?
Democratic? Or Democrat? I just want to be sure.  |
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