I just heard a truly excellent rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner performed at a professional sporting event. The best I've heard in a long time, actually. No ridiculous embellishments, just straight ahead and respectful, and sung by a man who is clearly a professional tenor. So refreshing.
Oh, did I mention that this was in Edmonton?
Thank you, Canada, for being so respectful of our Anthem. I hope more Americans will follow your example.
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@voltronic Way back in the day, we had sporting competitions with Canadian schools. Our band always looked forward to playing 'O Canada'
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It's a better piece of music, to be sure. I learned it in high school when our concert choir visited a few places in Ontario.
@voltronic Was a bass clarinetist then; some fun stuff going on in the lo register, iirc....