Many situations in life can have altered perceptions and meanings based on the influence of context. Context means everything in the way people understands, and receives things. Art and expression, and especially music can be altered heavily but the context in which they are presented. The way a piece of music is framed or the environment in which it is presented can affect the meaning behind it as well the way it received by the audience. Looking at a famous piece of work such as the United States National anthem the Star Spangled Banner, one can see that there are countless altered versions, each with their own (fill in blank). The Star Spangled Banner is a classic piece of music that can change meaning and change the way it is perceived
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The version of the anthem a vast majority of the country knows only includes the first official verse. Interestingly enough the official version of the star spangled banner is presented in a very clean cut fashion with an accompanied band and tight beat maintained by a snare drum. The anthem itself was written by Francis Scott Key during the British invasion in the war of 1812. The anthem is a symbol of national pride in fighting for the country. The song its self is presented as a war ballad, and a song that refers to a flag waving on the battlefield as a symbol of freedom and national pride. The official version of the Star Spangled Banner is played at mar key American events to remind the people what it means to have a free country and instills the American people with national pride. In its original and simple form the anthem is a celebration of American freedom and perseverance through the countries early …show more content…
American sporting events are places where performing the national anthem is a staple moment. From 7th grade football games to the Super Bowl performing the national anthem at a sporting event is an American tradition. In 1990 Roseanne Barr performed what was a less than conventional rendition of the anthem, that involved screeching, laughing and gestures that would be viewed as unconventional at the least by the mainstream. This rendition of the anthem was viewed very poorly in the eyes of most Americans. Many felt the casual nature and lacksidasical attitude Roseanne presented the anthem in was disrespectful and an unjust way to present the national anthem. The anthem made headlines everywhere and even President George H.W Bush went as far as to comment rendering the performance a “disgrace” (cite). Although not a singer, it was still clear Roseanne intentionally, presented the anthem in her own musical alternation; by both speeding up the tempo and belting rather than singing. Roseanne’s version of the anthem carried no melodic structure or tempo that the official version does. The tone of the entire rendition was casual and carried through with the intention of displaying humor. Just as Jimi Hendrix added his musical creativity Roseanne added a touch of her craft (comedy) to her version of the anthem.
The version of the anthem a vast majority of the country knows only includes the first official verse. Interestingly enough the official version of the star spangled banner is presented in a very clean cut fashion with an accompanied band and tight beat maintained by a snare drum. The anthem itself was written by Francis Scott Key during the British invasion in the war of 1812. The anthem is a symbol of national pride in fighting for the country. The song its self is presented as a war ballad, and a song that refers to a flag waving on the battlefield as a symbol of freedom and national pride. The official version of the Star Spangled Banner is played at mar key American events to remind the people what it means to have a free country and instills the American people with national pride. In its original and simple form the anthem is a celebration of American freedom and perseverance through the countries early …show more content…
American sporting events are places where performing the national anthem is a staple moment. From 7th grade football games to the Super Bowl performing the national anthem at a sporting event is an American tradition. In 1990 Roseanne Barr performed what was a less than conventional rendition of the anthem, that involved screeching, laughing and gestures that would be viewed as unconventional at the least by the mainstream. This rendition of the anthem was viewed very poorly in the eyes of most Americans. Many felt the casual nature and lacksidasical attitude Roseanne presented the anthem in was disrespectful and an unjust way to present the national anthem. The anthem made headlines everywhere and even President George H.W Bush went as far as to comment rendering the performance a “disgrace” (cite). Although not a singer, it was still clear Roseanne intentionally, presented the anthem in her own musical alternation; by both speeding up the tempo and belting rather than singing. Roseanne’s version of the anthem carried no melodic structure or tempo that the official version does. The tone of the entire rendition was casual and carried through with the intention of displaying humor. Just as Jimi Hendrix added his musical creativity Roseanne added a touch of her craft (comedy) to her version of the anthem.