A capella in general, from Pentatonix, Straight no Chasers, and yes, even the Pitch Perfect groups. The sound of hearing the harmony on top of melody. I love listening to the minor chords on top of major. It’s very interesting, so the Star Spangle Banner by the South city Voices I prefer better. On the other hand, the Gottscalk piano version is very calming and very relaxing. Him going up and down the scale is very appealing to the ear while having a fantastic melody. The talent to keep the right melody and notes is incredible and a lot of talent.

The Jimi Hendrix version is a really different take on the Star Spangle Banner, and back then, I can see why it’s offensive. On the other hand, in todays society it’s more accepting because of the change in our country. When I heard it for the first time, it caught me off guard, but I was thinking about how he has pride for our country, but wanted to do what he loves. I support him doing what he loves and having pride for the country. It was offensive back in the day because back then, people don’t like change, and people changing something symbolic. Everyone respects veterans, and people thought that since this is an electric guitar (Which came from the Devil) they thought it was disrespecting our great nation. It happened in the church history as well, so it was surely the society.

The star spangle banner is a song/ piece I listened to for a very long time. I really believe it’s an important piece in the United States history. The star spangle banner is very important because I always think of the freedom we have in America. America is an amazing place to live, and I have a bunch respect for America and the country. I learned the piece in music class but also play it in band. I know how to play it on the trumpet. I love the piece and its kinda simple. At least in band, the star spangle banner is very fun to play before football, basketball, or volleyball. The only problem is the song does get kinda annoying. The star spangle banner is a simple piece that has a lot of skips, but it steps down. So this is my opinion about the star spangle banner.

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