GQ sings The National Anthem at Ironbirds

[@turtlecruiser]

As a disabled American Veteran I thoroughly enjoyed this rendition of our National Anthem. It brought tears to my eyes and shivers to my entire body. No matter what the naysayers and crap talkers have to say about you four WONDERFUL young women you keep doing what you do it is awesome.

[@nucleye9515]

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[@davenc8527]

Thank you for your service. And I agree with your comment.

[@ScottLau]

These girls should be singing at least a few NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL games per year. Amazing job.

[@cantor18]

For anyone who suggests that this is not a traditional enough arrangement. How about opening your ears and listening to what is really the best version of the anthem I've heard on youtube. Anyone who criticizes this is jealous, plain and simple.

[@gaelengesser9484]

Call me jealous, plain and simple. At a sporting event the National Anthem should be a sing along. This was a gorgeous arrangement, but not singable by the guys in the seats.

[@hypercubemaster2729]

Or they just don't prefer the arrangement. You can't just accuse others of jealousy just because they disagree with you on what you like. For me, there just wasn't enough passion in it, and the arrangement was not my favorite. I won't dare say they aren't talented, because they are extremely talented; however, this just didn't do it for me. Now, the Gaither Vocal Band: THAT'S a beautiful arrangement and you can feel the passion behind it!

[@dianeskipworth9418]

@@hypercubemaster2729 I definitely wouldn't call it jealousy. Some people are not subject to change. However, I can imagine being in hearing distance to those "guys in the seats" singing along with sounds I would hope to never hear again!

[@RebekahCookActress]

I think this is now my favorite rendition of this beautiful song!!

[@MichaelOleksak1960]

Nicely done ladies! Chilling sounds.

[@JulienNeel]

Beautiful, ladies! I love how you sing barbershop with vibrato, note swelling, rich tones and a perfect blend, it's fantastic! I hope you will continue to post on KZbin for your overseas fans to enjoy! :)

[@claudiaterrazas7673]

25 melody is a all female pop vocal group. Originated from corpus Christi texas. Members Claudia and viva adriana. Cassie rayjin denise

[@stephengalindo6340]

I'm in tears here. Hearing one of my favorite songs sung in one of my favorite arraignments. Superb!

[@donnabyrd6368]

how in the world could anyone dislike this post???? Great job ladies

[@stevenjoyal6565]

Everything you ladies touch turns to gold!!

[@navyguy50]

I just cannot stop watching this! Gives me goosebumps every time I watch it! You ladies all have very beautiful voices! Keep up the great work!

[@keithbrown817]

As I sit here with my family of retired military Army and Navy veterans and fellow firefighters and police officers we all agree this is an absolutely beautiful arrangement and continue to listen to it

[@carlcostantino4344]

My new FAVORITE rendition !!

[@harrywinters1819]

WOW! Absolutely fantastic! The more I hear of you the more I'm loving it!

[@domer1980]

I love this arrangement and performance more each time I see it! This arrangement to go on a CD for posterity.

[@TheLarachela]

Absolutely flawless!!!! Beautiful voices, ladies!!

[@mdbtptblw]

These ladies have great ears and voices!

[@sabrinawoodard5788]

I would buy there music in a heartbeat! Well done Ladies!!

[@souris101111]

the way I see it there are far worse things people could do with a national anthem and if the disparaging comments refer to their patriotism or something I think that's simply out of line. Have I finally met a representative of fans' opinions everywhere? Be glad they took such a wonderful song and made a version of it that takes some people's breath away. If it doesn't leave people feeling good, then it certainly shouldn't make you feel you have to find some negativity. Awesome rendition.

[@davidantonelli5765]

souris101111 Yiissg

[@rockinredneck57]

You folks putting down the performance haven't seen too many National Anthems live at sporting events have you? Would you prefer to hear some no talent actress try and sing it or a "singer" who can't carry a tune without Autotune? This was one of the absolute best I've heard. Nearly every singer has a little variance on the original, theirs was beautiful and tasteful. Thank you, ladies!

[@davidbligh7690]

Superb, makes you realise just about anything is possible, IF you are able to to persvere. David

[@lokeigh]

Phenomenal! Such melody! Such harmony! Such pitch! You ladies are truly gifted. I'm late to this party, and only now becoming aware of y'all, but I hope you sing together for many years to come! Great job!

[@scowell]

Great job... great arrangement. Poo on the naysayers!

[@jameslatimer4358]

Typically, youtube viewers fall into two categories: 1. Those who usually make positive comments about the video they have viewed; 2. Those who judge the video and the people on the video and make disparaging remarks about the video. It's really sad that so many people in our world today have only negative things to say about everything. These are people who think they have all the right answers and they revel in their so-called ability to comment on what is correct and what is not correct in life. KZbin viewers who take the high road most often say something complimentary about the videos, or they refrain from saying something inappropriate. The GQ singers are singing the National Anthem from their hearts. They are award winning quartet singers who know their craft and have lifted the spirits of many, many people through their music. Their rendition of The Star Spangled Banner is both beautiful and meaningful. Thank you ladies of GQ!

[@dianeskipworth9418]

You can ALWAYS count on a few "Negative Nellies" with ears that just don't get it!

[@tigerman4]

HOLY CRAP !!!! the chords at 1:30 to 1:34 are freakin incredible for outside in a stadium ! OMG !!

[@kscience2]

Beautiful job!

[@scholzm1]

I think it was done in a respectful and honorable way to give their best to honor the flag and Country. I'd hope our servicemen and women would agree that this rendition honored them with no negatives. Coming from a family with generations that have served and serve, I had no problem with this. I thought they offered their best to honor the flag and the United States.

[@DaveGatKGSPro]

Absolutely, as a 30-year career guy, I feel honored that they put so much original effort into the Anthem. It's a far cry from the original version which was a popular drinking song.

[@kittcentral]

that was awesome. I think you have an excellent blend. i enjoyed it very much!! P.S. that arrangement kicks b_ _ _ !

[@nicolesanchez4954]

Goosebumps! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Floatingone1]

Absolutely amazing!

[@BillStein_94]

Wow, really well done, interesting arrangement too. Your blend and ring is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@JaronDavis]

Very nice arrangement :D

[@xmakexuxupx]

Literally made me cry.

[@homelyvideo]

Beautifully done, GQ!

[@joelcabida4071]

You girls are amazing... I immediately subbed!!!

[@fred08830]

Spectacular! :)

[@thriveinlife]

Amazing, tears stream down my face. If any artist can sing a song that can a move a HUMAN and make them FEEL the words, well that is exactly what MUSIC is supposed to do, MOVE YOU. Congratulations ladies, Bravo and Thank you from all of us. Thank you so very much for making us FEEL the words and what our Women and Men do for our country and our FREEDOM. God Bless us all. Namaste~

[@keemez]

I'd sure like to hear a studio version of this group

[@jackandsharonvandenheuvel5816]

That was Amazingly Sung!👏👏👏👏👍💖

[@dustin43ily]

Yall are too good!

[@michaeltischer9856]

NICE! pretty cool version....love it.

[@hangassan]

Bravissima...a stirring and beautiful rendition of a rather...difficult tune...

[@dalebille2632]

Wow! Nicely done!

[@jerrymcmahan3456]

Superb!

[@inspctrgadget1970]

Awesome job

[@r1p2m32]

Wonderful!

[@jamesduprey2719]

Agree with all these comments. They are fantastic!

[@Kaosedg]

Bravo!!!

[@garyply279]

G Q is a class act No matter what song they sing Singing well & in tune Lots of folks butcher this song

[@suzannebenz8928]

Nice job ladies!

[@Ratman1969]

Beautiful will done

[@bjaurdryy]

I love hearing GQ sing!!!! This arrangement left something to be desired..I suggest one with less unison singing.. Great singing!!

[@chancequintana8332]

Avi from Pentatonix brought me here... loved it and Subscribed :)

[@gavinmoore7255]

I am not American but this kicked ass! Did your National Anthem Proud!

[@jermainebenson3230]

Amaaaaamaze balls👏

[@TheRevFireman630]

I agree with the two comments about not messing with the National Anthem,but..... this was still an awesome performance! I know I'm contradicting myself.

[@brandongillespie3355]

Awsome

[@brianb.4776]

SWEET.

[@davidderolph2845]

I understand the comments about modifications of the traditional anthem but this has happened many times with many different singers, and compared to some of the others I've heard, this is quite nice. And, after all, they are a quartet. If the venue at which they sang did not want any deviation from a traditional rendition, why did they invite a quartet to sing it? That doesn't make sense.

[@k.pacificnw02134]

wow...

[@Nuance5]

What is it with singing the Anthem in 4/4 time? That seems to be de rigueur in the 21st century. Even Renee Fleming did it at Superbowl XLVIII. Why not the authentic 3/4 time?

[@SelfyMcSelferson]

yeah

[@AnkurBorwankar]

I'ma let you finish but Lunch Break had one of the greatest anthems of all time. Of all time

[@browncatt1]

Love this group. Doing a contemporary arrangement of your National Anthem is brave. I applaud you. Everything was fab in my book except 1.12 to 1.20 tenor solo. Otherwise you rocked as usual.

[@bruceevans56]

I think you left out 13/8 for one of the time signatures you used. :-)

[@danielbutcher5836]

Somebody missed the memo about the flip flops. :)

[@Floatingone1]

Nice save by Katie G. @ 1:23.....

[@hypercubemaster2729]

They are extremely talented, but I just didn't feel the passion behind it. The arrangement wasn't my favorite either. There's no hate here: They're fantastic. They just aren't my cup of tea, personally.

[@anonomaus983]

Lmao all y'all putting down the arrangement is hilarious, given that the tune was originally a drinking song. A nonsensical one, at that.

[@domer1980]

*needs to go

[@KrittaSize]

Agreeing with Frank White, the Star Spangled Banner is not a tune for cutsy arrangements. Perhaps you CAN sing it in a traditional manner with some harmonies, but the recording here is not acceptable. It's our nation's anthem, not something from a music workshop.

[@jeffrudzinski]

I can't hear you...the stick up your butt is so far up that it's sticking out your mouth and blocking your speech..

[@KrittaSize]

Jeffrey Rudzinski Funny. I thought the girls sang well. Big names and little names have screwed up the Anthem. Roseanne Barr should never hold a microphone when it's time for the Anthem. Many others laugh and say 'O, I'm not that good." Well then, don't TRY to sing in front of TV and 20,000+ people. Sorry you don't understand music. GQ sings well, but you just shouldn't mess with our National Anthem. Quick reply to Mr. Tucker: no talent actresses, etc should not be placed on the field. Leave BeeBop, tongue trills, 'voice tricks' at home!

[@jeffrudzinski]

CommenTarry "Sorry you don't understand music" are you talking to me personally, or to the people attempting to sing? I graduated from Ohio State in 2008 with a Bachelor of Music degree...and in the case of GQ, three of the girls also have music degrees. Lot of understanding of music to go around my friend..

[@frankwhite3444]

Not an appropriate arrangement for this venue. When you sing for a sporting event, the audience wants to hear the traditional arrangement. Well...everyone in the the audience except your parents.

[@frankwhite3444]

You put Raab for your last name? Are you frickin' kidding me?

[@rockinredneck57]

You would prefer maybe Roseanne Barr to sing it? Be happy they were beautifully in tune and perfectly together. It could hardly be done nicer.

[@jeffrudzinski]

Have you been to a sporting event in the last 40 years?? Half the time it would be unrecognizable absent the words.

[@DaveGatKGSPro]

+Frank White Lame, Frank... Who made you the arbiter of "appropriate arrangements?"

[@NelsonClick]

I agree. I enjoy GQ and they are wonderful here but the arrangement is too Renaissance/Baroque. It's a madrigal. It's the philosophical incongruity that's throwing me off and that may be what you're hearing too. Music isn't just "is" but a representation of a value or thought system. Same as language and art. Rarely are people cognizant of this; they just know if they like it or dislike it. That's fine. I still like hearing this but it leaves me weird.

[@Phil-db1dh]

Im sorry girls thats how to murder your National Anthem ! go back to the drawing board and learn about timing and meter and rythm , you are far better than that . Thats not how to sing your Anthem , sing as written ! If you want to hear a great performance of the Anthem key in " Acoustix " quartet and listen to their version ! nuff said !

[@davenc8527]

This is so awesome.