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Link Posted: 2/7/2016 10:41:39 PM EDT
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It sucked.

The National Anthem should NEVER have creative flourish to it. Too many have given their last full measure of devotion to have one of the greatest symbols of our country modified in any manner.
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Wow, dramatic much?

The anthem is a shitty song and it takes talent for it to sound ok. She did a great job and is very talented.

God bless America should be the anthem.
Link Posted: 2/7/2016 10:41:55 PM EDT
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First half was perfect then she started trying too hard.

Our National Anthem isn't a singing audition.

It should be about a respectful yet powerful rendition on our Nation's history.
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I was expecting it to be much more over the top. I was pleasantly suprised.

Ideally I'd agree with you. But in this day and age, I'll take what I can get.
Link Posted: 2/7/2016 10:42:15 PM EDT
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I liked it.
Link Posted: 2/7/2016 10:43:05 PM EDT
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One of the better National Anthem performances I've seen.
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Link Posted: 2/7/2016 10:43:20 PM EDT
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According to my girlfriend, who is an expert on such matters (really), gaga used some bits from a performance by Whitney Houston.  I'm guessing this was intentional as a tribute to Houston.
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Mostly good. Hammed it up a little toward the end.

I would have preferred that she just did it straight.



According to my girlfriend, who is an expert on such matters (really), gaga used some bits from a performance by Whitney Houston.  I'm guessing this was intentional as a tribute to Houston.



Well, at least she didn't fire up a crack pipe on stage.

Link Posted: 2/7/2016 10:43:50 PM EDT
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And she should have enough respect to not alter it.
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It sucked.

The National Anthem should NEVER have creative flourish to it. Too many have given their last full measure of devotion to have one of the greatest symbols of our country modified in any manner.


Actually, they gave their lives for freedom.  This includes the freedom to sing the National Anthem in any way she deems appropriate.


And she should have enough respect to not alter it.

Link Posted: 2/7/2016 10:46:50 PM EDT
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She did a good job
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:42:12 AM EDT
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You realize that ALL these versions are a creative take on the original arrangement?

https://youtu.be/Z-JYWKpVB-I

 
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Guess we found the only "acceptable" way of singing the anthem, because any other way would be altered and lacking respect.

Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:43:46 AM EDT
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Consensus among our guests is she nailed it.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:44:48 AM EDT
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It sucked.



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Jesus Christ

 
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:47:34 AM EDT
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I thought she did a very nice job.   Only a modest about of creative flourish, nice voice.   And yes, she looked very nice, too.
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I think the flourishes were in part to pace it out for the flyover. It takes hella skill to put your soul in a song and come out at the right second!
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:48:23 AM EDT
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I guess if your 5 year old daughter does a cutesy version of the anthem she's automatically a Commie



Never change, GD.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:50:40 AM EDT
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I liked it.  I thought she did a good job, and she looked good.  Great ass

I still would like to hear that bad ass military choir sing it though.  I bet they could do a killer job too.

Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:50:55 AM EDT
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Thought it was one of the better renditions.



I can't stand lady Gaga normally, but this time she not only looked semi-normal but she sang beautifully. It's a shame she uses so much crap in her songs that cover up that voice.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:54:13 AM EDT
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I thought she was fabulous. She looked gorgeous too.

The blues obviously sealed it. My Navy!!!
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 12:59:04 AM EDT
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I liked it.  I thought she did a good job, and she looked good.  Great ass

I still would like to hear that bad ass military choir sing it though.  I bet they could do a killer job too.

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Lady%2BGaga%2BSings%2BNational%2BAnthem%2BSuper%2BBowl%2BANrPSTfd-UMx.jpg
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That's a high compliment from you.



Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:05:42 AM EDT
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That's a high compliment from you.



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I liked it.  I thought she did a good job, and she looked good.  Great ass

I still would like to hear that bad ass military choir sing it though.  I bet they could do a killer job too.

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Lady%2BGaga%2BSings%2BNational%2BAnthem%2BSuper%2BBowl%2BANrPSTfd-UMx.jpg


That's a high compliment from you.







Even the Mrs thought so too

Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:06:13 AM EDT
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I think she sang it with a lot of emotion and did a great job.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:07:06 AM EDT
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I am an Anthem snob.

She did just great. I fully approved.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:21:45 AM EDT
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She absolutely crushed it.  Some of ya'll need to stop being such haters.

I was in a bar full of disrespectful hipsters and not a person dared talk while she sang.

Since it hasn't been posted yet:

Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:24:20 AM EDT
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She is gross,.  But her performance was amazing
.  A few times I thought she might over do it but at the end I was impressed. Best one in a long time
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:25:36 AM EDT
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I think she's got a lot of talent and a great ass.
Also,  she nailed it.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:25:46 AM EDT
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I was pleasantly surprised, and thought she did a good job.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:26:51 AM EDT
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Way to fucking slow and showy for me. She can sing...sounded a little opera style at times, but like I said, WAY TOO SLOW.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:28:20 AM EDT
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I thought it was fucking awesome
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This, I was pleasantly shocked.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:28:58 AM EDT
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Thought it was good
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:35:17 AM EDT
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I thought it was great and she looks really good.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:38:01 AM EDT
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I thought it was fine.  When ever she closed her eyes, she looked possessed.



Still can't stand when, instead of holding a note, they go all over.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:40:49 AM EDT
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One of the better National Anthem performances I've seen.
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Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:52:23 AM EDT
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Too opera-like for me but not bad........I think people consider Whitney Houston's the gold standard
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this




 
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:53:29 AM EDT
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It sucked.

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This x1000000000
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:55:14 AM EDT
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Thought it was one of the better renditions.



I can't stand lady Gaga normally, but this time she not only looked semi-normal but she sang beautifully. It's a shame she uses so much crap in her songs that cover up that voice.

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Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:56:44 AM EDT
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One of the better National Anthem performances I've seen.

 


This.  Stirring even.  Wanted to bang her
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 1:56:47 AM EDT
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I thought it was fucking awesome
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Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:02:59 AM EDT
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Better than the black girls who kill it with solos that sound like a cat is being beaten.  Wayyy better than that piece of shit Madison Rising that added a verse.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:11:45 AM EDT
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It sucked.

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Lighten up.  It was one of the best performances I've seen.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:32:01 AM EDT
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Gaga is hot as fuck, and this was a great version.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:47:29 AM EDT
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Maybe a little overwrought, but mostly I thought it was damn good and tasteful.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:48:18 AM EDT
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It sucked.

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GD can bitch about fucking anything.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:54:43 AM EDT
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Gaga is known for looking and doing things to push the envelope, but chose a respectful costume, sang in a classical voice, and added minimal flourish.














I think she did great, especially in an age where singers try to go apeshit with it.



 




















Now, if she REALLY wanted to make her mark... sing it and verify it as live and not pre-recorded.  Do it well, and you can knock Whitney Houston off her pedestal... as she was lip synching.


 
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:56:16 AM EDT
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Mostly good. Hammed it up a little toward the end.

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Still about 10X better than I thought she'd do.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:57:06 AM EDT
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Jack Black still did it best.  She was good, but it had too much Gaga.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:13:08 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:23:37 PM EDT
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She looks great in a dress

Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:29:23 PM EDT
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Talented, and nearly unrecognizable.


A few times it veered towards showy, but overall great job.


Also, the Blue Angels are fucking cool. 'Murica.
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+1
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:37:55 PM EDT
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It was good. Better than most mash ups nowadays.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 2:42:16 PM EDT
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Yeah, and we shouldn't have a Super Bowl either because football wasn't around when the country was founded!
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It sucked.

The National Anthem should NEVER have creative flourish to it. Too many have given their last full measure of devotion to have one of the greatest symbols of our country modified in any manner.


Yeah, and we shouldn't have a Super Bowl either because football wasn't around when the country was founded!



Pro tip:  neither the Anthem or the Pledge were, either.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 3:00:03 PM EDT
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Wow, dramatic much?



The anthem is a shitty song and it takes talent for it to sound ok. She did a great job and is very talented.



God bless America should be the anthem.
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It sucked.



The National Anthem should NEVER have creative flourish to it. Too many have given their last full measure of devotion to have one of the greatest symbols of our country modified in any manner.




Wow, dramatic much?



The anthem is a shitty song and it takes talent for it to sound ok. She did a great job and is very talented.



God bless America should be the anthem.


I wouldn't mind Battle Hymn of the Republic being our national anthem.



 
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 3:08:51 PM EDT
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Gaga is known for looking and doing things to push the envelope, but chose a respectful costume, sang in a classical voice, and added minimal flourish.



I think she did great, especially in an age where singers try to go apeshit with it.
 







Now, if she REALLY wanted to make her mark... sing it and verify it as live and not pre-recorded.  Do it well, and you can knock Whitney Houston off her pedestal... as she was lip synching.
 
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Agree. She was outstanding, respectful and her heart was in it. She was awesome.
Link Posted: 2/8/2016 3:12:26 PM EDT
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I thought it sucked. Half-time show sucked too.





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