Idina Menzel National Anthem
Idina Menzel National Anthem
Trytodefy
Swing Joined: 12/28/10
#1Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 1:03am
In honor of the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner,” Broadway superstar and Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel will inspire the entire nation with her heartfelt rendition of the national anthem in the upcoming telecast of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular®. As a special fan treat, Menzel’s spectacular version of “The Star Spangled Banner” will be available as a free, limited-time download from June 14 – July 5 on macys.com/fireworks.
She just can't stop NAILING IT.
This is great. Man is she on fire....
http://d345h07ts0fu2m.cloudfront.net/379/audio/star_spangled_banner.mp3
Updated On: 6/14/14 at 01:03 AM
#2Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 3:47amWow, she really is everywhere! She does sound great.
Keeping BroadwayWorld Illustrated
#2Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 4:11pmI have never heard it arranged quite this way. I really like it.
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#3Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 6:45pmNo offense but just a tad of restraint may have gone a long way. Just because you can doesn't mean you must.
#4Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 9:31pmI don't think restraint and the National Anthem are two ideas that generally go together in song.
#5Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 9:54pm
She is just on a roll. It sounds great.
"No offense but just a tad of restraint may have gone a long way. Just because you can doesn't mean you must."
It's the National Anthem. Please.
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#6Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 10:08pm
Liked Maya Rudolf's version better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Ow55HzOKE
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Updated On: 6/14/14 at 10:08 PM
#7Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 10:31pmHer voice has something strange going on with the vibrato. It's always bothered me. She sounds, at times, like Dolly Parton on steroids. I don't find her voice pleasant to listen to. It's loud and powerful but it's a very bright belt with no warmth to it. I've thought this since "Rent". She was lucky to get cast in FROZEN. She's overrated. Just my opinion.
getlucky2
Understudy Joined: 3/26/14
#8Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:09pm
"She was lucky to get cast in FROZEN. She's overrated. Just my opinion."
There's nothing 'lucky' about it. The director, producers, casting director, Disney, songwriters all thought she was amazing and wanted her in the part. She's completely slaying right now and yes, it definitely is your opinion. :)
#9Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:12pmThere are probably 100 girls, easily, in NYC who could have sung the role in Frozen. Just as well as Idina did. There is always an element of LUCK to casting, unless it's the element of "who you know".
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#11Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:18pm
Oh sweet Jesus. Seriously? We're gonna say that she is just "lucky" to be cast in these roles?
The girl can sing. Does her voice appeal to everyone? Hell no. But there is not one single singer out there who is able to win over everyone with their voice. A lot of people adore Mandy Patinkin and love his voice. I don't. But I certainly don't question his ability to sing and say that he was "lucky" to be cast in anything. His voice just doesn't appeal to me. Idina has a very distinct voice which can divide people. But to say she is just "lucky" is stupid.
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Updated On: 6/14/14 at 11:18 PM
#12Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:26pmI agree with what you are saying. But what I said is there is always an element of luck in casting. How do we know that Idina was the first choice for Frozen? There are a thousand different reasons why people get cast, or don't get cast. That's all I'm saying. I've cast many roles myself. There is always a "story" behind the scene. I guarantee you there were probably three "finalists" for that role who a bunch of executives sat down and listened to.
broadfan327
Broadway Star Joined: 3/20/08
#14Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/15/14 at 12:11amJust right-click the link, click save link as, and the file will be downloaded to a folder of your choosing.
#15Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/15/14 at 12:15amAm I the only one hearing hints of Stephanie J. Block and Streisand in this? I think it's the vibrato.
#16Idina Menzel National Anthem
Posted: 6/15/14 at 1:54amI feel like her vibrato sounds like it always does? Nevertheless an odd arrangement. But DAMN does she sound amazing!
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