National anthem state of origin remix

[westerntiger]

Just want to gauge everyone's thoughts on the Wild West remix of the national anthem at last night's Origin opener?

Personally I thought it was rubbish but what does everyone here think

 

[soc123_au]

A bit cringe, but forgot all about it 10 seconds after it finished until I saw this thread.

 

[Pjf04b]

It is the national anthem not just a song!
This is Australia not the US.

 

[dogslife]

Enjoy it for what it is. It'll be too offensive to sing within 10 years

 

[sheepbender]

Didn't mind it tbh.. Nice to hear a different take.

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

I thought it was great!

I was in the Sydney stadium and it is the first time i have seen a crowd get into the anthem (normally, it is a bit of a stick-up-the-butt affair, so its nice to see people singing with some emotion)

for me, it is a beautiful connection to Australias irish folk history. I can never stand the rigid orchestra version; to me that just doesnt connect with anything “Australian”

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/...k=d4dd81602d1a5b7a696a29c92ef95d8a-1717675173

Just to clarify what people might be upset about, it was sung in 3/4 time (a waltz) instead of 4/4 (a march)

Now to me a country waltz is a beautiful reference to Aus history

( Waltzing Matilda, for anyone who has not figured it out…)

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Waiting for the clint dogg remix to drop.

 

[Nealo 12]

Na , get back to me when confidence man do a version , …. Yo

 

[Chimp]

So, I guess the question is ‘What’s the point of the National Anthem being performed at a sports event?
Is it;
A) Just for entertainment
or
B) A mark of respect/nod to tradition/pride/celebration of country etc and an opportunity for everyone to sing along as one, regardless of team allegiance

If it’s A, then an artist mixing it up is fine. If it’s B (or a similar theme to B), then it needs to be done in a way that the crowd can sing along, so needs to be as close as possible to tradition.
Personally, I think National Anthems are about everyone singing along together (those who want to anyway) and shouldn’t be messed with - they should be a symbol of national pride etc
But equally, understand many people don’t like them, or take offence to certain elements, but think that’s a different conversation to somebody ‘jazzing up’ a national anthem.
For me, it’s all about the crowd singing along and a bigger sense of belonging, despite difference in team allegiances.

 

[T-Boon]

It is the national anthem not just a song!
This is Australia not the US.

It is just a song. An a crap one as well. They should “jazz” it up. I’d like to see it done in hip hop for origin 2.

 

[The Man Shake]

It is just a song. An a crap one as well. They should “jazz” it up. I’d like to see it done in hip hop for origin 2.

If you’re having advanced Australia problems, I feel bad for you son.
I’ve got 99 problems but girt ain’t one.

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

So, I guess the question is ‘What’s the point of the National Anthem being performed at a sports event?
Is it;
A) Just for entertainment
or
B) A mark of respect/nod to tradition/pride/celebration of country etc and an opportunity for everyone to sing along as one, regardless of team allegiance

If it’s A, then an artist mixing it up is fine. If it’s B (or a similar theme to B), then it needs to be done in a way that the crowd can sing along, so needs to be as close as possible to tradition.
Personally, I think National Anthems are about everyone singing along together (those who want to anyway) and shouldn’t be messed with - they should be a symbol of national pride etc
But equally, understand many people don’t like them, or take offence to certain elements, but think that’s a different conversation to somebody ‘jazzing up’ a national anthem.
For me, it’s all about the crowd singing along and a bigger sense of belonging, despite difference in team allegiances.

I think it is a stretch to say people cant sing along to the new version. The words and notes are identical, they just low it down by a half beat to become a waltz.

I reckon that rhythm makes people MORE likely to sing along because it becomes a dance that you can sway to

The original is an uptight march

 

[Frailty]

Here are my thoughts:

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Meh, it doesnt bother me to be honest but honestly there are so many people out there that want to have a whinge, people complaining about the anthem and welcome to country.

Speaking of anthems, I guess its the not the first time we've had an anthem issue, look at the Origin 1991, Alfie's face at 3.25

 

[T-Boon]

I think it is a stretch to say people cant sing along to the new version. The words and notes are identical, they just low it down by a half beat to become a waltz.

I reckon that rhythm makes people MORE likely to sing along because it becomes a dance that you can sway to

The original is an uptight march

Dude - who are you?
Killing it.

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

Dude - who are you?
Killing it.

The original is evocative of these blokes marching

the new one is evocative of these guys singing around a camp fire

Which do you reckon is more “Australia”?

 

[Barney Hasslet]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/...k=d4dd81602d1a5b7a696a29c92ef95d8a-1717675173

Just to clarify what people might be upset about, it was sung in 3/4 time (a waltz) instead of 4/4 (a march)

Now to me a country waltz is a beautiful reference to Aus history

( Waltzing Matilda, for anyone who has not figured it out…)

Waltzing Matilda is 4/4.

 

[Bazal]

Who cares?

It's just a song, and a shit anthem anyway. It wasn't improved for mine but it's not a high starting point so what's the issue

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

Waltzing Matilda is 4/4.

depends on the version, some are in 2/4 as well.

But the name and imagery of the song specifically refer to Waltzing across the outback. As in, it directly evokes the Australian musical tradition of the bushdance