Idina Menzel National Anthem

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Idina 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

Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 3:47am

Wow, she really is everywhere! She does sound great.

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 4:11pm

I have never heard it arranged quite this way. I really like it.

Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 6:45pm

No offense but just a tad of restraint may have gone a long way. Just because you can doesn't mean you must.

Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 9:31pm

I don't think restraint and the National Anthem are two ideas that generally go together in song.

Idina 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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Idina 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

Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 10:31pm

Her 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.

Idina 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. :)

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:12pm

There 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".

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:13pm

Very....interesting arrangement.

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Idina 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

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:26pm

I 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.

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/14/14 at 11:30pm

Is there any way to save this to iTunes?

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/15/14 at 12:11am

Just right-click the link, click save link as, and the file will be downloaded to a folder of your choosing.

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/15/14 at 12:15am

Am I the only one hearing hints of Stephanie J. Block and Streisand in this? I think it's the vibrato.

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Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/15/14 at 1:54am

I feel like her vibrato sounds like it always does? Nevertheless an odd arrangement. But DAMN does she sound amazing!

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#18

Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/15/14 at 7:03am

Thanks

#19

Idina Menzel National Anthem

Posted: 6/15/14 at 9:36am

I loved this!

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