RE: [JPL] Shades of Felicano & Hendrix in the 60s. René Marie stirs it up

[Bob Stewart]

One of the finest versions of the anthem I can remember was Marvin Gaye's rendition some years ago before an NBA All-Star game. It was quite soulful and moving.

Bob Stewart, KCCK

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I am a bit confused (my normal state of mind these days).  How is the anthem supposed to be played?  One instrument, two, maybe three?  Anything beyond that would be adornment, wouldn't it?  What if someone held a note longer than is traditional?    When is the exact point of going to far?  I know personally, when I hear a creative rendition of the tune, it gives me a whole new appreciation for it (maybe with the exception of Roseanne Barr).

I also think how wonderful it is to live in a country that allows us to take a national symbol, and let our creative juices flow with it.  I think our forbearers (didn't want to use 'fathers) might just be proud that these freedoms have lasted this long.

Larry D-K in Savannah

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>> The national anthem   ( any country's  ) is not any person's property
to desecrate or whatever . I for one am  appalled that Rene Marie  would
choose to deliver this in the way that  she did ..>>

>>To me, "interpreting" a national anthem is antithetical to the concept of
anthem. There are ways and places to make a statement, but if you agree (or, as
many artists do, ask) to sing the anthem, it should be unadorned.

Ed
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