Song of the Day 7/4: Madisen Hallberg and Emmanuel Henreid, “The Star-Spangled Banner”
I’m no fan of “The Star-Spangled Banner” — IMHO the national anthem should be “America the Beautiful” as sung by Ray Charles — but this rendition is special. Madisen Hallberg, a graduate student at Portland State University, was recording the song for an online graduation ceremony, when passing professional singer Emmanuel Henreid heard her and joined in. The circumstance produced a surprisingly moving rendition of a tune we usually take for granted.
I’ve BEEN there. That’s where they have the Portland Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. Great place, wonderful rendition.
Powerful. Thanks for sharing it
Behold the power of song. Don’t sing? Why not? There is joy in the combining of voices in harmony, try it and see.