What makes this rendition superior to all others is the Dixie Chicks' restraint. They don't feel the need to over embellish the song just to prove a point. They decided to arrange the piece with beautiful harmonies and sang it through, not because they wanted everyone to worship their vocal abilities, but because they wanted to honor their country. I'm sick of the Christina Aguileras putting in all these useless runs and ad libs. It cheapens the song and makes it cheesy.
Chris Tran I agree, I especially dislike make the way many sing "o'er the land of the free' - making 'free' embellished and an octave too high. It always feels like the singer is drawing attention to themselves, rather than the meaning of the song. I also don't like it when it's sung too slowly. The song has always been about prideful excitement - it doesn't have to be fast, but it shouldn't be too slow either. (If memory serves me correctly, the music for the anthem is based on an English drinking song) - Dixie Chicks got the tempo right on. My favorite part of their rendition in the "gave proof through the night" - the harmonies are appropriate and gorgeous. Really what makes this version work so well is the harmonies - and very appropriate given the context of a Super Bowl - each singer contributing their part without any major emphasis on any particular person. If I were to be critical, I'm not overly fond of the ending, changing the key felt odd - but I think that's a matter of the arrangement and not their overall performance. Whenever I want to hear the anthem done correctly, I always look for this version. To me it's the gold standard and not Whitney Houston. I find her version a bit pretentious.
I'm not an American by the way but this is the best rendition of the US anthem I ever heard. i hate when other entertainer musicians distort the song to emphasize their so called talent. here in the Philippines, there is a government office that reprimands and sanction singers who distort our national anthem..
It's been a while since I've listened to this, and I still get goosebumps, chills and tears. It's hard to explain. No other song, that's ANY other SONG, has this effect on me. They really pack an emotional whollup.
Those people who disliked this video have absolutely no soul and no taste in music. Agree or disagree with their political views/comments...that's up to you but there is no denying their talent and the fact that this is a gorgeous version of the National Anthem.
A fantastic version of the most awesome national anthem in the world, performed by three brave women. I get the chills and almost start to cry every time I hear this masterpiece.
Fantastic to once again hear the Star Spangled Banner sung at a pace/tempo that isn't depressing or irritatingly slow/dragged out to hear the warblings and caterwalling of the self-proclaimed performer.
I still think in the scheme of things, the Dixie Chicks rocked this out of the park! I have always respected and admired their music. So what if you have an opinion. God Bless the USA!
個人的にこのアメリカ国歌斉唱のシーンが好きだな。カメラワークもすごいし。 いかにアメリカ国民が星条旗のもとで真剣になっているかがわかる。 I individually like this scene of national anthem of the U.S. Its camerawork teaches me that all nations of the US become very seriously regardless of human races under the star spangled banner.
The National Anthem already takes my breath away, but this just about killed me. I can remember when I was a kid and hearing this before the Super Bowl, and thought it was the best version I have ever heard. Still true to this day.
I had chills all the way through this song. By far the best rendition of this song I have ever heard. It's pure vocals and talent, which really isn't seen very often in popular music.
It wasn't a rant. It was one sentence that a bunch of people went crazy over and used them as scapegoats. It was just ridiculous. She was just as entitled to voice her frustrations as anyone else.
Oh damn. This song gives me thousands of goosebumps every time I listen to it. Besides the gift of their sweet song's, this performance and these woman are so powerful
