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Old 06-04-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gryoung View Post
Yes, Julie Dale has a powerful voice, but personally I wish our National Anthem was sung as written by Francis Scott Key and performed traditionally. I'm tired of seeing (and hearing) all of the creative ways that today's performers need to apply to our National Anthem. Maybe if Christina Aguilara had just sung the Stars Spangled Banner straight, she might have rememebered the words. The uniqueness of a performer's voice is all the personalization necessary. But yes, Julie has a bright vocal future ahead of her.

George
I didn't think I heard any vocal aerobatics in her performance. To me, it just sounded powerful, and even emotional.

How did Francis Scott Key want his song sung? Powerful and emotional seems OK to me.
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