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Should a singer "riff" on the national anthem?

Singing the anthem at the beginning of a sportball event has become a platform for fading "artists" or wannabe stars to showcase their ability to "create" a unique take on the song standard.

Do you think it's acceptable or even enjoyable when a singer deviates considerably from the tune in order to show off their talent in runs or worse vocal gimmicks?

My 2 sats: Whitney Houston's rendition of Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl '91 set the bar. Just enough subtle changes to make it her signature, while keeping the cadence of the song true to its composition.

Chantal Kreviazuk 🇨🇦 v 🇺🇸 hockey game was an epic fail. (not just because she changed the words)

What you all think?
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Sarah⚡️ 10mo ago 💬 1

Most of the Riffs have been horrific , almost like they don’t get any pre-performance feedback . I just think it’s beyond disrespectful to butcher National anthems , they’re Musical National monument that represents sacrifice and collective identity . It’s an insult to all of that

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Reverend Hodl 10mo ago 💬 1

Agree. As a performer, it's considered an honor to be chosen. To use it as the equivalent of an American Idol audition is bad form.

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Sarah⚡️ 10mo ago

💯💯💯 it’s one of the few performances that have to be approached with reverence, and humility , and should never be made about oneself