Posted on 02/03/2014 7:23:53 AM PST by SeekAndFind
FLEA RULES!
IMHO, Bruno Mars and his backups did a wonderful job. They had a lot of energy and to be honest.. he sounded good. Gosh, remember a few years back that band with Fergie in it? Horrible!! I enjoyed the halftime performance... the game? Not so much.
How did the opera singer do on the Anthem?
Last night’s was the first SB I’ve turned on in a decade. Left the room for a bit at the start of the half-time show, but when I returned, Mars was on and it was a total delight to stay on the channel to watch him, rather than switch to TWC.
I’ve seen clips of the Rolling Stone/Paul McCartney/Beyonce halftime performances. Blah! This young man entertained in a way that emphasized his (and his group’s) actual God-given talent instead of blue smoke and mirrors.
Ummm.. You mean The Red Hot Chili Peppers? They have only been around for 3 decades and are far,far more well known that Bruno Mars.
RE: How did the opera singer do on the Anthem?
If you love opera, Renee Fleming delivered a powerful, impressive anthem (Mario Lanza and Roberta Peters would be proud).
Listen for yourself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7etXoNrwP8c
Agree. Not a “fan” of his music but it was a great performance. Best since Prince IMHO.
I hope this is sarcasm. Sometimes I can't tell because sometimes it is downright scary just how oblivious some Freepers are to the world around them.
The national anthem took about 5 minutes to complete. It was sung with respect, but way to stylized for my tastes.
“Yep, so “wholesome” his CD has a Parental Advisory sticker on it.”
Yeah, I am a bit confused about the admiration this guy is getting.
Edit to add, what I appreciate about Renee Fleming’s version of the anthem is the straightforward singing, none of those annoying melismatic decorations (especially when they hit the part of the LAND OF THE FREEEEEE <-— this is where it often gets annoying ) modern singers tend to add to the anthem.
From what I remember, her intonation was off on a few notes, and her tone wasn’t what I thought an opera singer should sound like, but what do I know.
This was great - finally a half-time show the whole family could watch.
And I heard through the family grapevine that my 93 yr old Granny stayed up past her bedtime just to watch the RHCP.
Awesomeness.
We thoughtit was a refreshing change and with no wardrobe malfunctions. :-)
Thanks Seek! I am definitely not an opera fan, but I felt Fleming would do a lot better job that those in the recent past.
You’re just wrong. He was great.
I don’t get it. I walked in the room, Bruno Mars half time show was on, I thought it was just awful.
I see this line of guys singing with no talent and dancing like the boy bands of the 80s, reminded me of n sync.
I thought it was awful. Then I see everyone saying how great it was.
I’m used to a higher talent level. I listen to Siriusly Sinatra all the time...these guys...no.
I actually like Bruno Mars. He fills the void left by Michael Jackson (without all of the craziness). I like his Police homage song, Locked out of Heaven.
Chili Peppers woke the place up. Mars was good, but it was going on too long and starting to get Vegasy. Needed some balls at that point, and the Chili Peppers provided.
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