US National Anthem - Meat Loaf Style! - Page 2

Elijah's way · 17 Sep 2010, 06:06

I need it to happen again!!

Sarge · 17 Sep 2010, 14:25

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Originally Posted by suzieq

Eric Vetro has worked with Meat since his National Anthem was done and I have reason to think that Meat could do it again because of his vocal training. Meat's vocals are strong, confident, and controlled. [...] I was answering the question...in your heart could he do it again? And in my heart I say YES ~ at the same, if not better, caliber!

I'm sure I won't make friends with this statement but I agree with LP. I think Meat's vocals were stronger in the 1990s. I like the current sound of his voice but he has adopted a style of singing that doesn't do it justice, in my opinion. If he did the National Anthem now it probably would sound good, but not as impressive as it did back then, I assume.

nikox1 · 17 Sep 2010, 14:30

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I'm sure I won't make friends with this statement but I agree with LP. I think Meat's vocals were stronger in the 1990s. I like the current sound of his voice but he has adopted a style of singing that doesn't do it justice, in my opinion. If he did the National Anthem now it probably would sound good, but not as impressive as it did back then, I assume.

hes learning to look after it more i guess? less operatics.

Steve6 · 17 Sep 2010, 20:22

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Originally Posted by nikox1

hes learning to look after it more i guess? less operatics.

He's 62 nearly 63, so lets be realistic here his voice isn't going to be near as strong as it was 20 years ago. He's been singing like an opera singer for nearly 40 years, it's just not possible to hold that power.
Would he be able to sing the National Anthem nowadays the answer is of course, but would it sound as good as it was in 1994? Not possible in my opinion.

Wario · 17 Sep 2010, 20:40

come to think of it come the UK leg, hell be "sexty-three" not "sexty-two"

Sarge · 17 Sep 2010, 21:02

Considering the contradictory info he has provided regarding his year of birth, I'm not sure about that.

suzieq · 17 Sep 2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

come to think of it come the UK leg, hell be "sexty-three" not "sexty-two"

Well, he'll be "sexty-???" until he's seventy...then he'll have to come up with something for that decade. Sexenty doesn't roll off the tongue as easy

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I actually like all the opinions that say Meat can't do this National Anthem thing, because it may give Meat an inspiration to prove some people wrong.

A Slice Of English · 17 Sep 2010, 21:27

How about "Heaven-ty"?

Vickip · 17 Sep 2010, 21:28

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Originally Posted by suzieq

Well, he'll be "sexty-???" until he's seventy...then he'll have to come up with something for that decade. Sexenty doesn't roll off the tongue as easy

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I actually like all the opinions that say Meat can't do this National Anthem thing, because it may give Meat an inspiration to prove some people wrong.

That's a good point Suzie ... I didn't think about it that way

suzieq · 17 Sep 2010, 21:40

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Originally Posted by A Slice Of English

How about "Heaven-ty"?

Good one. Could be taken as one decade closer to getting into heaven, however I'm going to think Heavenly for Heaventy.

PanicLord · 18 Sep 2010, 00:52

I get moved, and I'm from the UK. Phenomenal performance.

nikox1 · 18 Sep 2010, 00:55

well im sure Meat takes note of all the vocal coaches around here, the experienced live performers etc etc,,

Sarge · 18 Sep 2010, 01:37

I'm not a vocal coach but I have ears and I know what I've heard in recent years and I know what I heard in the 1990s. Anybody who claims that there hasn't been a change in Meat Loaf's vocals obviously hasn't been to any concerts before the turn of the century.

nikox1 · 18 Sep 2010, 01:45

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I'm not a vocal coach but I have ears and I know what I've heard in recent years and I know what I heard in the 1990s. Anybody who claims that there hasn't been a change in Meat Loaf's vocals obviously hasn't been to any concerts before the turn of the century.

the vocal coach thing was not directed at you, ive been at 10 concerts and december will be my 11th, and i have always enjoyed the shows. people get older, so do voices, but i have no doubt Meat could sing the USA anthem right now. he sings 12 minute live songs every second night on tour? HCTB are some of the best vocals hes ever done on an album.

duke knooby · 18 Sep 2010, 02:36

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Originally Posted by nikox1

well im sure Meat takes note of all the vocal coaches around here, the experienced live performers etc etc,,

indeed, there was one vocal coach from here really REALLY annoyed him!

JaysScout · 18 Sep 2010, 05:29

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I'm not a vocal coach but I have ears and I know what I've heard in recent years and I know what I heard in the 1990s. Anybody who claims that there hasn't been a change in Meat Loaf's vocals obviously hasn't been to any concerts before the turn of the century.

If Meat did the National Anthem again, would it be different: YES

Would it probably be great: YES

suzieq · 18 Sep 2010, 05:35

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Anybody who claims that there hasn't been a change in Meat Loaf's vocals obviously hasn't been to any concerts before the turn of the century.

Change yes absolutely. I just got done watching Aretha Franklin's National Anthems 10 years ago and at the Inauguration of Obama. Change even for females. She can do it. Why not Meat?

Steve6 · 18 Sep 2010, 15:02

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Originally Posted by nikox1

the vocal coach thing was not directed at you, ive been at 10 concerts and december will be my 11th, and i have always enjoyed the shows. people get older, so do voices, but i have no doubt Meat could sing the USA anthem right now. he sings 12 minute live songs every second night on tour? HCTB are some of the best vocals hes ever done on an album.

I wouldn't be saying some of his best vocals were done on HCTB. To be fair with the advances in music technology it makes a lot of artists sound better than they actually are, on an album and even live.

There is no one doubting he can sing the American National Anthem now, but we are debating if he could do it as good as he did in 1994!!! With the changes in his voice it would be a lot harder, and in my opinion it's just not possible.

CarylB · 18 Sep 2010, 17:40

In my view Meat might feel that having nailed it so perfectly it was one of those special, not to be repeated events.

However, he is the best judge of whether or not he would sing it again in public. (I recall he said that the range it demands made it a frequent choice for his warming up at one time).

I do think he's done some of his best vocals for many years on HCTB. He says they have not been engineered on the album. I believe him. I've heard his vocals live and they were stunning. It's such an honour to sing his National Anthem that imo if he were to choose to perform it again it might be different, but he would do it full justice.

Caryl

suzieq · 18 Sep 2010, 21:49

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Originally Posted by CarylB

In my view Meat might feel that having nailed it so perfectly it was one of those special, not to be repeated events.

Caryl

Good point!

Rage Against · 19 Sep 2010, 03:27

Wow!!! That's all I can say now. I've never seen that before. That was inspiring!! I was at Orlando and he sounded great. Put in my vote for him singing the national anthem again!!!! I know he can do it!!!!!

A Slice Of English · 19 Sep 2010, 11:34

It really says something about a performer when he can stir the hearts of people not from the US when singing that so beautifully. The hairs on my neck went up. Talk about chills! It was like the first time I heard "Running Away From Me"!! That gave me palpatations as well though lol

Wario · 13 Aug 2011, 23:32

re posted:

YouTube Video

suzieq · 14 Aug 2011, 01:54

Was this repost due to Meat's shower confessions? LOL!

Wario · 14 Aug 2011, 02:19

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Originally Posted by suzieq

Was this repost due to Meat's shower confessions? LOL!

probably lmao. I just never got around to reuplaoding it when my other account got closed last fall.

17 Sep 2010, 06:06	#26
Elijah's way Soul Auctioneer Join Date: 26.06.2005 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 1,529	I need it to happen again!!

17 Sep 2010, 20:40	#30
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	come to think of it come the UK leg, hell be "sexty-three" not "sexty-two"

17 Sep 2010, 21:02	#31
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	Considering the contradictory info he has provided regarding his year of birth, I'm not sure about that.

17 Sep 2010, 21:27	#33
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	How about "Heaven-ty"?

18 Sep 2010, 00:52	#36
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,651	I get moved, and I'm from the UK. Phenomenal performance.

18 Sep 2010, 00:55	#37
nikox1 Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.07.2007 Location: Front line of the battle Posts: 2,657	well im sure Meat takes note of all the vocal coaches around here, the experienced live performers etc etc,,

18 Sep 2010, 01:37	#38
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	I'm not a vocal coach but I have ears and I know what I've heard in recent years and I know what I heard in the 1990s. Anybody who claims that there hasn't been a change in Meat Loaf's vocals obviously hasn't been to any concerts before the turn of the century.

18 Sep 2010, 17:40	#44
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	In my view Meat might feel that having nailed it so perfectly it was one of those special, not to be repeated events. However, he is the best judge of whether or not he would sing it again in public. (I recall he said that the range it demands made it a frequent choice for his warming up at one time). I do think he's done some of his best vocals for many years on HCTB. He says they have not been engineered on the album. I believe him. I've heard his vocals live and they were stunning. It's such an honour to sing his National Anthem that imo if he were to choose to perform it again it might be different, but he would do it full justice. Caryl

19 Sep 2010, 03:27	#46
Rage Against Guest Join Date: 31.10.2009 Location: The Dark Side Posts: 351	Wow!!! That's all I can say now. I've never seen that before. That was inspiring!! I was at Orlando and he sounded great. Put in my vote for him singing the national anthem again!!!! I know he can do it!!!!!

19 Sep 2010, 11:34	#47
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	It really says something about a performer when he can stir the hearts of people not from the US when singing that so beautifully. The hairs on my neck went up. Talk about chills! It was like the first time I heard "Running Away From Me"!! That gave me palpatations as well though lol

14 Aug 2011, 01:54	#49
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	Was this repost due to Meat's shower confessions? LOL!