Topic: 'America's Most Patriotic Rock Band' Butchers National Anthem at Daytona

[biggreenarms]

The folks at NASCAR thought they had a perfect fit for the national anthem when they selected Madison Rising, "America's most patriotic rock band," for the Nationwide Series at Daytona. About halfway through their rendition, it was obvious they probably regretted that decision.

It really starts to get interesting around the one-minute mark, and it only spirals out of control from there. The driver's faces say it all.

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Usually on a bad rendition you get the vocal gymnastics with those hilarious runs where they sound like they're searching for the melody. What's your take on this band's interpretation of the National Anthem?

[gtrman4herd]

It wasn't too awfully bad until they started head banging the National Anthem. Call me an old fogey, but I like the National Anthem sang pretty close to the traditional way its been done for many years. Just keep it tasteful, I don't think they kept it tasteful. I have heard worse though.

[Buffalo Bop]

It wasn't too awfully bad until they started head banging the National Anthem. Call me an old fogey, but I like the National Anthem sang pretty close to the traditional way its been done for many years. Just keep it tasteful, I don't think they kept it tasteful. I have heard worse though.

I feel pretty much the same way. I still miss Leo Imperi singing the NA at basketball games, back in the day.

[herdman]

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Usually on a bad rendition you get the vocal gymnastics with those hilarious runs where they sound like they're searching for the melody. What's your take on this band's interpretation of the National Anthem?

Disgraceful.

[HerdnClt]

Ouch.  Patriotic?

[dwaynehinkle]

I'm kind of with them that it's almost become a funeral march anymore. But, with that said, it's a NASCAR race. Do it the way you're expected to and make your money and leave.

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[_sturt_]

I agree with the premise that there's something sacred about the national anthem that shouldn't be played with... having said that, I've heard artists from every other musical category take liberties, but this is the first time I've heard a rock band do it... if compared with the others in that "non-sacred" category, I'll vote for this... just a personal preference.