Track Announcer

Subject: Re: Track Announcer Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:40 pm

BJ, You should bring a better National Anthem. I was in the Marines for 4 years and the National Anthem usually brings tears to my eyes. With this version the only tears come from joy that the longest rendition is finally over....lol, not to mention the fact that I seem to be getting older and cant stand that long...lol

Subject: Re: Track Announcer Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:24 pm

Doshracing wrote:

BJ, You should bring a better National Anthem. I was in the Marines for 4 years and the National Anthem usually brings tears to my eyes. With this version the only tears come from joy that the longest rendition is finally over....lol, not to mention the fact that I seem to be getting older and cant stand that long...lol

You have a good point. Unfortunately with the system we currently use, I'm sort of limited at the moment. I have a marching band version that I could use, but that's the only other choice at present. I will loo and see what other versions I might be able to come up with. I will say this...at Ocala we tried to switch it up and use different versions and a lot of people complained.

Subject: Re: Track Announcer Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:46 pm

BJ and everyone else,

I think the national anthem currently played at PCS is just fine, perfect actually! I do not believe it should be changed. If one can not stand for a few short minutes to honor our great country, they do not need to reside here in the good ol, USA! As with anyone on this and any site they are entitled to their opinion but remember what they say about opinions!!!

Subject: Re: Track Announcer Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:27 pm

Not being able to stand was a joke. Like I said I was in the Marines, so if you think I should not live in this country that offends me beyond belief. I was just saying that that version is very long. I was just making a statement about it becasue at the begining of the anthem everyone is quiet, by the time it gets towards the end people are starting to talk and the kids are getting restless which is why I thought a shorter version would eb better.

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We used to use LeAnne Rhimes' acapela version at Putnam. That one always went over real well. Very pretty and it isn't drawn out.

Subject: Re: Track Announcer Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:23 pm

tgunter10 wrote:

We used to use LeAnne Rhimes' acapela version at Putnam. That one always went over real well. Very pretty and it isn't drawn out.

I use to really enjoy the LeAnne Rhimes version. You're right Tera, it always went over real well and it wasn't to long and overdrawn.
I agree with Dosh, the current version is very longggg. BJ, perhaps if you are able to find a shorter version, that would be a little better. But for now, atleast the anthem is being played the way it should be!

Jennifer

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Subject: Re: Track Announcer Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:08 am

I really hate to break it to you guys, but the version currently used IS the LeAnne Rhimes version! That is the only version that Putnam has at present unless someone sings it live, and I ain't singing. LOL!

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BJ Cavin

Subject: Re: Track Announcer Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:24 am

BJ Cavin wrote:

I really hate to break it to you guys, but the version currently used IS the LeAnne Rhimes version! That is the only version that Putnam has at present unless someone sings it live, and I ain't singing. LOL!

Come on BJ...Thats not part of the job? I was hoping to hear you sing it... Laughing

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Subject: Re: Track Announcer Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:32 am

Like I said before, I have a version that is a marching band and is much shorter than the current version. I might throw that in and see what the reaction is.

As for me singing, that would be the absolute last resort, and even then I think I'd probably chicken out.

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