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« on: October 01, 2006, 12:15:30 PM »
I missed the announcement for who it was that sang the national anthem but - WOW..........   Shocked Shocked Shocked

That had to be a nail in that groups coffin.....   

Out of tune... can't hold a note...  no harmony amongst all 8(?) of the singers...  sheesh - someone hit that gong....

Ever seen "Showtime at the Apollo"?  Get that guy out there to "shoo" them off the stage...  I can hear the crowd now....  "Wok Wok....  Wok Wok....  Wok Wok....  Wok Wok...."
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2006, 01:18:30 PM »
I hit mute after the first bad note...Thank GOD for Mute!! Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2006, 02:53:43 PM »
Yesterday's national anthem was awful too!!  They need to go back to having a group of kids singing, like they did at the one race not that long ago...
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2006, 10:34:58 AM »
It was terrible at the start atleast they got a bit better at the end. Some people just got to realize not everyone can sing it and be good at it
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2006, 11:13:15 AM »
I thankfully didn't hear it, but I don't think "Not everyone can sing it and be good at it" is really the problem. They're not untalented singers and our anthem is a VERY simple song. But when you try to do harmony, all it takes is one person not hitting the right note to make the whole thing go off. And in a live, outdoor venue, your monitor isn't much use — you're essentially flying blind. At least, if the acoustics space in a race track is anything like at a football field, which I assume it to be - closer than in a building or enclosed arena at any case.

NASCAR should stick to either unharmonized groups or groups who are *tight,* who've been singing together a long time so they could sing their parts right without hearing anyone else. the main problem most anthem singers have had this year is trying to get too fancy on a simple song. All of them are capable, talent-wise, of producing a perfectly wonderful rendition of the song. I can only assume NASCAR's making the mistake of choosing on recommendation or demo instead of actually having them try it live.
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2006, 06:41:24 PM »
It wasn't any better in person trust me on that one.
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2006, 07:11:38 PM »
ITwas a country group called Heartland they should of rehersed a lot more they stunk the place up .... and I love country music
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2006, 07:13:55 PM »
Oh I'm sorry to hear Heartland butchered it so bad...I love their music...
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2006, 09:51:27 PM »
Quote from: Dustcloud on October 03, 2006, 11:13:15 AM
.... But when you try to do harmony, all it takes is one person not hitting the right note to make the whole thing go off....

Thats just it Dustcloud...  It didn't start harmony - it started solo.  Probably the first 1/3rd was solo...  Very shaky and off key...

Simon, Randy AND Paula woulda sent them packing....
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY . . .

When I go to casinos, the most ridiculous sign I see is the one that says:
"If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER."

So, I call them and say,
"I have an ace and a six. The dealer has a seven. What do I do?"
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2006, 09:27:31 AM »
That's just as hard if you can't hear one another. Harder, possibly.
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