Earlier than 33 automobiles battled it out to see who would win the 2023 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday (Might 28), singer-songwriter Jewel appeared on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Whereas the efficiency went off with no hitch, followers have been left divided over her rendition of the nationwide anthem.
The “You Had been Meant for Me” singer took to the stage in an all white ensemble and cowboy hat to carry out together with her acoustic guitar. Slightly than a straight-forward take, Jewel’s model leaned extra nation and folksy, which resulted in differing opinions about her efficiency.
“As a former Navy musician, who has performed and sung this track simply over 1,000 occasions in varied settings, the reply on this very unfastened rendition is a Arduous Go. Love Jewel – however the anthem isn’t a 90s pop ballad,” one Twitter person responded to the Indy 500’s tweet of the efficiency video.
One other person chimed in so as to add that Jewel’s rendition is “probably among the finest variations I’ve heard. Artists have inventive license to make slight adjustments and that is melodically consistent with the unique. She simply sang totally different partials up or down that might match the chord. One. Of. The. Finest. Ever.”
One other was ambivalent about Jewel and her tackle the nationwide anthem. “Hmm. I used to be anticipating to hate it listening to the uproar. I assumed it was a pleasant association and match her fashion,” the individual shared. “Personally, I’ve by no means actually cared for her or her voice, however there has definitely been a lot worse renditions of our nationwide anthem than this one.”
Ted Nugent additionally chimed in and said that Jewel’s model of the track was “f–kin lovely.”
Jewel has but to share a response to the combined opinions.
Take heed to Jewel’s rendition of the nationwide anthem and see the reactions to it beneath.
