chatnoir
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Post by chatnoir on Sept 23, 2008 17:12:49 GMT -5
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Post by laymedown on Sept 23, 2008 17:35:55 GMT -5
Eeeep those comments are all horrible  Personally though I really didn't like it. Don't want to explain why as I don't like saying negative things about Rocco. |
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Post by sabine on Sept 23, 2008 17:36:53 GMT -5
I absolutely agree with you Chatnoir. That was pure and without the usual pathos, and that's what those people missed, I think. The voice IS high, so what? I feel sorry for peeps with such a lot of ignorance and intolerance in their mind.
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Post by Giselle on Sept 23, 2008 18:20:22 GMT -5
Oh my those people are mean.
It was pretty high but he wasn't off key, he hit every note.
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Post by Fluffy Poodle on Sept 23, 2008 20:28:56 GMT -5
Those people are idiots. I wish the video would play though because I really wanted to see it!
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Jillian
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Post by Jillian on Sept 23, 2008 20:59:07 GMT -5
Eeeep those comments are all horrible Personally though I really didn't like it. Don't want to explain why as I don't like saying negative things about Rocco. I have to agree with the lovely LMD. Sorry Rocco - ya know I love ya. |
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mizzkitkat
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Post by mizzkitkat on Sept 23, 2008 21:05:54 GMT -5
Well...Im going to be a realist...was not in any way, shape or form, his shining moment. Take it as negative if you want, thats an individual perogative...I call it as I see and hear it and Rocco is much better than that would have believe. I dont think talent has anything to do with being able to sing the anthem as people are used to hearing it...he chose to sing it differently and I personally dont think the Tiny Tim reference was that off the mark. Good news is Rosanne still holds the record for the WORST redition of it so Rocco can take comfort in that  *shrugs* Take it as a negative if you wish but even the BEST of talent have off times and off moments and nothing wrong with saying "hmmm, ok, that didnt work so well...oh well..live and learn" Im going to put something else out there which isnt going to be popular (big surprise coming from me, Im sure...contain yourselves)....this "protective" thing thats been among this small group of followers has to loosen up a bit and take good with the bad. Not everyone at every moment is going to like what this guy puts out or does and just as you have the option of going ga ga and lovin everything, others should have the option of saying "mmmm, not a big fan of that" and voicing it the way they see fit and not be idiots for that. The person said he liked some of Rocco's music...just wasnt crazy about his rendition of the anthem...so what?? who cares?? Im sure this person doesnt make or break Rocco, just like me not liking a lot of his stuff doesnt make or break him either. Anywhoooo...I dig some of Rocco's songs and I wont say he cant play a guitar, cant say I dug his anthem and actually they must have had SOME love going for him because they usually are a tough crowd there (although I will agree that most were prolly very drunk...LMAO)..Philly is another one where they will not hestitate to throw stuff from the stands at you..LOL Anywhoo....Im just simply putting something out there, not trying to debate with anyone |
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Jillian
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Post by Jillian on Sept 23, 2008 21:15:31 GMT -5
Very well put MKK.
I have to agree with you.
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Post by dana on Sept 23, 2008 21:45:04 GMT -5
Well...Im going to be a realist...was not in any way, shape or form, his shining moment. Take it as negative if you want, thats an individual perogative...I call it as I see and hear it and Rocco is much better than that would have believe. I dont think talent has anything to do with being able to sing the anthem as people are used to hearing it...he chose to sing it differently and I personally dont think the Tiny Tim reference was that off the mark. Good news is Rosanne still holds the record for the WORST redition of it so Rocco can take comfort in that *shrugs* Take it as a negative if you wish but even the BEST of talent have off times and off moments and nothing wrong with saying "hmmm, ok, that didnt work so well...oh well..live and learn" Im going to put something else out there which isnt going to be popular (big surprise coming from me, Im sure...contain yourselves)....this "protective" thing thats been among this small group of followers has to loosen up a bit and take good with the bad. Not everyone at every moment is going to like what this guy puts out or does and just as you have the option of going ga ga and lovin everything, others should have the option of saying "mmmm, not a big fan of that" and voicing it the way they see fit and not be idiots for that. The person said he liked some of Rocco's music...just wasnt crazy about his rendition of the anthem...so what?? who cares?? Im sure this person doesnt make or break Rocco, just like me not liking a lot of his stuff doesnt make or break him either. Anywhoooo...I dig some of Rocco's songs and I wont say he cant play a guitar, cant say I dug his anthem and actually they must have had SOME love going for him because they usually are a tough crowd there (although I will agree that most were prolly very drunk...LMAO)..Philly is another one where they will not hestitate to throw stuff from the stands at you..LOL Anywhoo....Im just simply putting something out there, not trying to debate with anyone christ, where do you get your clarity and insight? I Love It. can I ask about your career history? loL |
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Post by Giselle on Sept 24, 2008 5:28:42 GMT -5
Oh Guru you have once again you have shone a light onto the topic with your insight.
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mizzkitkat
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Post by mizzkitkat on Sept 24, 2008 6:24:25 GMT -5
LOL..yeah yeah yeah...i hopefully didnt strike a nerve with my down under grasshopper Honestly..it wasnt put out as a debate or a high and mighty thing...simply putting out observations and for once didnt feel the need poke at anyone *shrugs* I know I know but Guru's been tired lately...i'll be back to my usual snarky self once election time is over There simply are things that, when changed, dont go over very well...the original cocoa-cola formula and the national anthem ....ummmm, the litter mix in my scoopable catlitter is another one ya dont wanna mess with as well...for obvious reasons Hmmm...I wonder if he had a slushy before going on and the brain freeze had his voice like that ...  *gasp* OK...note to band, nooooo slushy BEFORE the performance, wait unitl after you're done and have all the slushies ya want Seee...I have suggestions, cant understand why no one ever asks me Cheers ladies  Dana...I used to do tour production but Im now in state gov/politics work |
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Post by Giselle on Sept 24, 2008 6:52:19 GMT -5
LOL!!! I think you have a slushie addiction, it seems to be your solution and cause to most problems  No offence taken, I just appreciate different points of view. I had a lesson in humilaty a few weeks ago, I was handing out leaflets at a polling booth. A lady who was handing them out for her son and someone said to her "I don't want that one, I am not voting for him" in a fairly vicious tone. After she walked off another volenteer commented that was mean and rude but older lady just simply shruged and said she has a right to vote for whom ever she wants. I was amazed, she was right and she wasn't rude or smart back to counter them. Very wise woman. |
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chatnoir
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Post by chatnoir on Sept 24, 2008 9:16:15 GMT -5
Considering he was at Wrigley Field, and that it's hard( to say the least) to sing in an open stadium like that AND it was the Star Spangle Banner...which almost nobody can sing anyway AND considering it was in fact Rocco's high voice...I think he did great.
I feel the reference to Tim Tim is a grossly absurd comparison..btw.
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Post by sabine on Sept 24, 2008 10:36:06 GMT -5
I never have problems to open my mouth when I don’t like what he did…re the sing-along with Daniel Lanois at SXSW (“where will I be”) – I thought THAT was awful, at least online it sounded awful, lol.
But the anthem didn’t sound bad, not at all. Sure it’s a version you have to get used to especially when you don’t know Rocco. But I think what bothers these peeps the most is that a man sang the anthem that high-pitched, and also, it was to open a game for GUYS (although I’d say that Rugby or Football are really MALE games, lol). If a woman would sing the anthem that high, nobody would complain. Small brains…small minds…little tolerance…but not used to LISTEN. Rocco hit all the notes perfectly.
The audience cheered, and probably it sounded better in the stadium than via Radio?
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand: in the end, the Cubs DID win the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just noticed he didn’t sing (forgot?) some words, but I might be wrong…it’s not MY anthem.
However, I’m curious why he opted to perform such a version. I expected a kinda “Jimmi Hendrix” version, with the Dobro at hand, I mean… ;D
okay, so let's get over it. Maybe he had a bad day, maybe he didn't. Life goes on. And so is my Rocc love. ;D
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mizzkitkat
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Post by mizzkitkat on Sept 24, 2008 11:18:06 GMT -5
Very nicely put sabine although I would disagree with small brains and minds Simply different taste and different ways of wording that difference. I agree with the guy and I would hardly consider myself to be small brained or minded..quite the opposite Im not picking at you with saying that (really Im not)...simply stating a difference. I really dont think there is anything to get over...disussion has been quite civil thus far Actually..had he gone the Hendrix route, I might have been won over. Well, as much as anyone CAN do Hendrix ;D Does anyone know what they were showing on the JumboTron?? Im thinking the cheers may have been if they were showing boobies or beer on it (<<that was meant as a joke for the more serious in the bunch ) Have a good day ladies...carry on, just like sabines affection for the dude |
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