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Rock Band Defends National Anthem Against Liberal Attacks With This Patriotic ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Challenge

Madison Rising Launches Campaign to Defend National Anthem

In the past, we’ve brought you conservative rock bands who mesh patriotism with lyrical genius and obvious musical talent. Among those musicians and groups making a splash is Madison Rising, a band founded upon basic American values. This week, the band announced an interesting initiative to commemorate Independence Day and the upcoming general election battle —  the “One Million Star Spangled Banner Challenge.”

(Related: Liberal Talk Show Host: National Anthem Is an ‘Abomination’)

Through the initiative, Madison Rising will offer an opportunity for Americans to rail against the negative comments that liberal commentators have uttered about the National Anthem (Current TV’s Bill Press recently called it “an abomination,” as you may recall).

Here’s a video recap of negative comments that have been uttered of late about the famed song:

The band is hoping to get one million people to view its rock version of the “Star Spangled Banner” by November 6th (election day). Also, group members are encouraging fans to download the music file and to add it to their music collections and mp3 players.

Madison Rising Launches Campaign to Defend National Anthem

A recent press release has more about the band’s version of the song and the importance of instilling support for the patriotic hymn:

Earlier this month, Madison Rising released a distinctive and widely acclaimed rock version of the Star Spangled Banner, updated with a special addendum to reflect our nation’s struggles at the dawn of the 21st century. “We’ve re-worked the National Anthem in an absolutely unique way, but staying as true and respectful to the original version as possible,” said lead singer Dave Bray, a Navy veteran. “It updates and re-energizes one of the best-known songs in American history in way that lifts the American spirit and instills once again a sense of pride in our great nation.”

The music video has already received thousands of rave reviews with virtually everyone who watches it calling it among the best renditions ever. The song itself is available on iTunes, Amazon and numerous other outlets. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 during which Francis Scott Key originally penned the Star Spangled Banner.

Watch the video, below:

You can download the rock version of the “Star Spangled Banner” here and check out the rest of the band’s music videos on the Madison Rising YouTube page.

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  • truthseekerusa
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 7:14pm

    These young men need to know how much you admire them. Subscribe to their newsletter and buy their recordings to show your appreciation.

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    • db321
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:07pm

      I attended a School Sporting Event a few weeks ago. Instead of a Prayer, the organizers asked us to have a “Moment of Silence.”

      You know what? I’m Sick and Tired of being SILENCED! I’M NOT GOING TO BE SILENT ANYMORE! – If you want to have a Moment of Silence and I’m in attendance – then expect me the YELL AT THE TOP OF MY VOICE – I LOVE AMERICA – GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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    • rickc34
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 1:49am

      You make me feel proud to be a citizen of the USA again thanks guys . Now let’s take our country back from the lefties. Get out and vote them out these democrates and their left wing agenda are stealing the future of our children and grandchildren. Remember the dad in texas that gave his allll to protect his daughter..

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    • SaintzOfAk
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 3:30am

      I think every patriot of this country should blast this daily for all to hear. This is our battle cry Ladies and Gentlemen…..FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT with ALLLLLL your heart and soul against the ones that try to shame us into silence…..BE SILENT NO MORE!!!!!!!!

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    • strewth_cobber
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 4:10am

      I am fortunate to have some relatives who live in New York, Viginia, and Santa Cruz. I have only met once in person, when they visit family here in Australia long time ago. We have directed friends (from Australia and UK) who visit NY to pay our uncle a visit. We only hear great things of their meeting. Uncle makes a great ambassador for the U.S.A!

      So on behalf of my uncle and aunties in the USA, I will gladly play this rock version loudly and proudly here in Perth, W.A.

      So good to see and hear real musicians playing real instruments and singing. And not one ‘mo fo’ profanity mentioned. Impressive!

      Thank you.

      Ps… Say hi to Uncle George in NY for me!

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    • Markie Mark
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 8:52am

      https://www.facebook.com/#!/mark.winter.355

      Another great band is DEMON HUNTER, a Christian Band that ROCKS hard and is very patriotic…

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    • WakingSheep
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 9:19am

      Bet they are Ron Paul supporters!… :P

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    • Reason365
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 9:34am

      Great men, great idea

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    • GeorgieJo
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 9:43am

      ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      FREEDOM isn’t FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Gorp
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 10:03am

      DAMN! That was an excellent version! God Bless This Group!

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    • seanscythe
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 10:39am

      Glenn you must have these guys at Restoring Love to do the Pledge at the Beginning! This should be on everyone’s ipods, pcs, radios. Hell this is going to be my alarm clock, talk about motivating!

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    • copatriots
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 10:51am

      Also bought the song, SEAN. I keep hitting replay on their youtube channel. The play count is currently at 61,913.

      Get the word out! I’d love to help them by July 4th instead of November 6th!

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    • Ari Ben TZion
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 11:07am

      Blest with victory and peace, may the heav’n rescued land
      Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
      Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
      And this be our motto: “In G-d is our trust.”

      Thank you Father, for making America the greatest nation in history!

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    • keepthefaith
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 11:15am

      I just watched it and it still only says 61,913 after I viewed it. Is YouTube freezing their view counter? I hope not!

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    • midwesthippie
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 11:40am

      …WAKINGSHEEP…they probably are Ron Paul supporters. most of the people who don’t like RP are old stodgy establishment republicans who enjoy spending trillions on the FEDGOV military complex or are just plain progressives in denial… that said, these guys did the Anthem proud…

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    • DeltaCharlieCain
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 12:04pm

      @WAKINGSHEEP

      That would be awesome!

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    • SurlyMonk
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 12:14pm

      I always become teary eyed with a lump in my throat whenever I hear The National Anthem, if done well & reverently. I become angry and disgusted if done any other way. This is an awesome and inspiring version which instills pride, reverence, and never ceases to get me pumped whenever I hear it. I listen to it at least twice a week, playing it 2 or 3 times each time. I bought, downloaded, and share it. Best version or rendition I’ve ever listened too.

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 1:05pm

      Well, Tosh 2.Blows will never play on any TV in this house again.

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    • roagie1
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 1:12pm

      the comic ( and i use that word losely ) said ,” do any of you have it on your i-pod ,, NO ,,it’s in MY HEART !! dipstick.

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    • Gorp
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 4:01pm

      @ARI: What’s up with the “heav’n and G-d? Is it against the law, or something, to spell fully Heaven or God?

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    • flrick
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 5:41pm

      Excellent!!! There’s something about that song played on an electric guitar that just rocks. I had to go to Youtube and find the version that the band Boston did years ago. Check it out. It’s an instrumental version that will give you goosebumps (unless you’re a braindead liberal – but I repeat myself).

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    • bigben357mag
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 5:52pm

      Went to itunes. Bought ALL the songs they curently have up, so I can do my little bit to support an AMERICAN rock band!!

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    • judybouquet
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 6:40pm

      This rendition of the Star Spangled Banner literally brought tears to my eyes….As a Canadian that’s saying alot. Re establishing a strong sense of nationalism will go a long way to re-empower (young) Americans…it seems like your core values have been attacked while you’ve been forced to accept it. Living on the longest undefended border in world we Canadians have should feel a debt of gratitude for our way of life, our liberties and relative affluence…Rock on America!

       
    • The-Monk
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 7:49pm

      As usual, too heavy on the bass. Why does every rock band have to have a bass so loud that it shakes my house down? I like the song but, why all the massive thumping?

      In my opinion it takes away from the message. Ease up on the bass a bit and let the rest shine.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 8:11pm

      Then again, maybe I shouldn‘t have Klipsch Forta II’s hooked up to my system. : )

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on July 1, 2012 at 3:02pm

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8C7i9kdEf8

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    • v15
      Posted on July 1, 2012 at 7:02pm

      Job For A Cowboy is very patriotic!

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    • USA5
      Posted on July 2, 2012 at 5:14am

      DB231…Yes!!!!!

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  • oh_yeah
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:59pm

    excellent!

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    • db321
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 7:09pm

      Thank you Madison Rising – Well Done! I now a huge fan.

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    • Independent4233
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 7:25pm

      Those guys are really good.

      Great rendition.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 10:39pm

      WELL DONE GENTLEMEN !!

      I usually don’t like it when musicians and singers take “liberties” with our Anthem……….

      But that was fantastic !

      Keep up the good work.

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    • nzkiwi
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 8:42am

      I‘ll part company here and say that their version wasn’t the best that I’ve heard.

      That said, the comments in the previous clip left me very sad.

      It seems that the younger generation find it trendy to mock the anthem of the country that they live in, while enjoying the very freedoms that were paid for in blood and treasure.

      My own country stood beside yours in every war in the twentieth century and fights beside you today, and our young people get out of bed every Anzac day (not all, that’s true, but increasingly more each year) and they echo the last line of the prayer “we shall remember them”.

      My own children go to the Dawn Parade every year. Both are under six y.o. and they don’t understand yet, but I tell them about their ancestor who died for their freedom.

      Few in this country would be so mocking. I’m not angry or offended. I just feel a little sad.

      And to your anthem; “the land of the free, and the home of the brave” should stir the heart of the most world-weary and worn out American. To that gentleman who boo-hooed the “rockets red glare”; he clearly has no conception of the fight to preserve freedom beyond two hours in a movie theatre.

      It just leaves me feeling a little let down.

      And sad.

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    • copatriots
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 10:01am

      Excellent, indeed! I think Frances Scott Key would really enjoy this gritty, tougher version of our National Anthem. Madison Rising’s style really fits the song!

      I’ll be playing this all day long! Way to go, Guys!

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    • nzkiwi
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 12:07pm

      In case anybody is interested…

      “They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
      Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
      They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
      They fell with their faces to the foe.

      They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
      Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
      At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
      We will remember them.”

      “

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    • retiredNAVY
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 12:26pm

      SO AWESOME!!!! America, serve it and love it. If you don’t like it leave. I highly recommend you book a flight, NOW would be a good time for that.

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  • EP46
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:48pm

    I only listened 3 times….must mean I like it !

    Happy Birthday America

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    • fedupv2
      Posted on July 1, 2012 at 5:18pm

      I have listened over and over. I do not listen to rock (country), but I love this. My wife is Korean and she loves it also. I wish there were more rock musicians/groups doing the same thing.

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  • qpwillie
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:40pm

    If you want to help those guys promote their music, go to their Reverbnation channel and become a fan. They have some other great patriotic music there. You have to sign up but it’s free and it only takes a minute.
    (No, I don’t know them. I have a family member on Reverbnation and I know how much it helps.)

    http://www.reverbnation.com/madisonrising

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    • db321
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 7:38pm

      I just published on my Facebook – I love this Band!

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    • brezzeone
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 7:54pm

      Just watched their videos. These guy’s should play next years Super Bowl. Now that we be a show.

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    • IOWAGIR
      Posted on July 1, 2012 at 8:45am

      Took your advice and became a fan. These guys are fantastic. I sent the link of the video to a bunch of friends. I know they will gain popularity quickly. Thanks for attaching the link. Good Luck and best wishes to MR!

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  • MBA
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:40pm

    Thank you Madison Rising. one of the most memorable performances of the Star Spangled Banner I ever heard was Sandy Patty during Desert Storm. I am proud to be an American, I am embarrassed for obamy and the liberals who don’t know what it means to have pride in our country and for it stands.

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  • momrules
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:40pm

    I loved it.

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  • ARealCharliesAngel
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:34pm

    Awesome! Nice to see younger folks so Patriotic and fighting to to show that “Being an American” IS COOL!!

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  • bikerr
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:30pm

    Go to you tube and use “Tea Party Member Stuns Crowd! ORIGINAL!!! ”
    It’s great!

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  • Christ the Lord
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:29pm

    Now, here is how simple it is, Anna, asked me to heal people, so, We decided, if You are Ready, then tonite, all of Our Body will Now recieve a Specific Healing, The First TIME EVER, in CREATION.So, that Tommorrow, EVERYONE WILL KNOW WHO HEALED YOU. The Word of God. And as each of you brings forth their Gifts, Recieve More. Now I get to be ME.I am going to RELEASE SPECIAL FRIENDS TONIGHT as well. They are New here, so please, again, PLEASE be Nice to MY SPIRITS, they are TIRED. Thank you to all of you. AMEIAMEIAForever. Oh yea, it is TIME for SWEET, Sweet, sweet, MELODIES. For The Rock That Never STOPS, SEE GODS WORD.

     
  • dan182j
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:24pm

    Its really awesome to see a band do this. I’m in a Marine Corp Veteran member band and we have a hard time getting shows just because we are veterans. Good job guys,

    American Hitmen

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  • Christ the Lord
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:23pm

    I tell all of you, for this I know, that the Bible Tells ME SO. I Love All of you. And now Rewards Galore for all. If you do not like America, I will find a unique plan to remove You, or well annoy you. I now have friends that talk to Me. All of you who KNOW. Tell Us what is that you need, Specifically, and it is Yours. Thanks again Glenn, I have brought Forth ALL JUDGEMENTS, for ALL ETERNITY. You who have the Knowledge, thank you, for All you have done, are doing, and will do.

     
  • OUT THE REGRESSIVES
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:05pm

    Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light
    What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
    Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
    O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
    And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
    Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
    Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
    O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

    On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
    Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,
    What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep,
    As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
    Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,
    In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
    ‘Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
    O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

    And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
    That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion,
    A home and a country should leave us no more!
    Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps’ pollution.
    No refuge could save the hireling and slave
    From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
    And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
    O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

    Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
    Between their loved home and the war’s desolation!
    Blest with victory and peace, may the heav’n rescued land
    Praise the Power that ha

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    • EP46
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:46pm

      Happy Birthday America !

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    • JustJon
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 2:12pm

      Shame on you America
      Shame on you

                    O! say can you see by the dawn’s early light,
                    What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming,
                    Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
                    O’er the ramparts we watched, we’re so gallantly streaming?

      Can we see at the dawns early light? Hell half of the moochers sponging
      off the government never see dawns early light. Do you even know what was 
      haiLed? It wasn’t the bus to go cash your welfare check. Can you even remember the words to the anthem?

      Shame on you America
      Shame on you
                    
                      And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
                      Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
                      O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
                      O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

      Is our flag still there? Try saying “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, ” at some places and see if you don’t get sued.

      Shame on you America
      Shame on you

                     On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
                     Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,
                     What is that w

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    • JustJon
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 2:21pm

      Part 2
                     On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
                     Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,
                     What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep,
                     As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?

      Is our flag still there?  Are we still a beacon of hope?  Do
      we want with silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
      your  huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the  wretched 
      refuse of your teeming shore?” Are you serious? Don’t we have enough
      tired poor people here already? Honestly how many more do we need?

      Shame on you America
      shame on you

                      Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,
                      In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
                      ‘Tis the star-spangled banner, O! long may it wave
                      O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

      Is our flag still there?  Have you given up so easily on the flag and
      for which it stands? Have you forgotten about the people who 
      have died for the flag?

      Shame on you America
      shame on you

                     And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
                     That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion,
                     A home and a country, should leave us no more?
                     Their blood has washed out their foul footst

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    • JustJon
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 2:28pm

      Part 3

       Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps’ pollution.
                      No refuge could save the hireling and slave
                      From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:

      Is our flag still there? Where is that group that once raged 
      at tyranny? Have we become so complacent? Would we rather 
      a hand out then a hand up? Have we forsaken our brothers and
      sisters our parents and our children? Ask yourself what  have you 
      done lately?

      Shame on America
      Shame on you
                   
                      And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave,
                      O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

      Is our flag still there?

                     O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
                     Between their loved home and the war’s desolation.
                     Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n rescued land
                     Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
                     Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
                     And this be our motto: “In God is our trust;”
                     And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
                     O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

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  • Fuzislippers
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:04pm

    Wow, this is pretty darned brilliant! I was a bit skeptical about a re-visioning of our national anthem (I usually don’t care for them), but this is just super!

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    • lwillis59
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 12:11am

      I agree.! great redention of our National athem.. while I was listeningf to it my two boys ( 20 &21) came into the room to see what I was listening to.. They LOVED it.. I told them they need to spread this around and let their frends here it… Thhis is how we do it folks..

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  • guitarspook
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:59pm

    I got goosebumps! Fantastic rendition of a beautiful song. The talent it takes to completely redo a classic and not destroy it is incredible. These guys rock! Anyone that can’t appreciate this…you can pound sand!

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  • guz75
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:52pm

    Where are the profits going? charity maybe, I doubt it. No better way to separate an American from their cash than invoking a bit of nauseating patriotism. Never mind the fact it’s musically inept and completely soulless. I’m going to dig out the Hendrix version, should help remove this turgid nonsense from my memory.

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    • Stelex
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:07pm

      Obviously you’re a leftist, socialist, non patriot. I love Hendrix’s music but I have not doubt that alive today, he’d be a far left liberal. And his decimation of the Star Spangled Banner only appeals to ex hippy types trying to relive the 60′s. I’m a Metal head, but a acid fueled rendition of the National Anthem is sad. So are you.

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    • MeteoricLimbo
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:15pm

      You get right on that Guz… aspirate on your own vomit while your at it.

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    • guz75
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:26pm

      Why no response to the rest of my comment, just the Hendrix part. Everything this band does is completely contrived and designed appeal to populist conservatism. As the article says ‘Also, group members are encouraging fans to download the music file and to add it to their music collections and mp3 players.’ this is all about their bank balance and has nothing to do with patriotism.

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    • fedupv2
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:29pm

      You are a loser. This is the best I have seen for years; and Hedrix sucked.

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    • proudwhite
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 6:43pm

      While you at digging an old Hendrix record out of your hippie bin, dig out your HIV meds Lib. I’d call you a POS, but you already knew that.

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    • hi
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 7:11pm

      Did Hendrix not receive profit from his music Guz75?

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    • guz75
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 7:36pm

      Hendrix performed an off the cuff, improvised version at Woodstock and so never cynically made money in the name of ‘patriotism’ like this lot.

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    • kiwi1
      Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:44pm

      It’s about time we had some great, clean inspiring rock music to go along with Our Love of God, Country, Family and Traditions (moochelle can take a hike, I’m not changing mine). Music that our children can actually understand the words and repeat them. Good Positive Messages instead of the Filth you get from the mainstream “Money Makers”.
      This Rendition is Awesome. Thank you MR.
      As for the Trolls – Whats the matter, are we messing with your stuff. Getting Nervous! Dopes!

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    • jamesh3133
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 3:14am

      Add your comments

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    • Chet Hempstead
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 4:17am

      The Hendrix version is on the sound track album for Woodstock the movie, so he may have made a little money from it, but he probably didn’t have time to spend it.

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    • NancyBee
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 10:23am

      What’s wrong with making money?

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    • BetterInformed
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 10:28am

      Guz75
      Woodstock ? We can assume that you are 75 years old (Guz75), long white hair with a hole in the top. You’re still angry because the good looking rockers were getting l**d while you stood around with your hand in your pocket. You’re a Jane Fonda fan and have no regard for the military, particularly Vietnam era vets. Your life has been a journey of envy, cynicism and despair. Providing nothing of value. Just waiting to check out.
      How did I do?

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    • frank002
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 11:50am

      Guz IQ no higher than 75. What is it about love of country and patriotism that drives you liberals even nuttier? Have you ever heard the Cuban anthem? Its first line goes like this “Al combate corred Bayameses”. Loosely translated it says“ Rush to combat men of Bayamo”. There is nationalism and patriotism in that song. I have yet to hear lefties here criticize it or say it is too bellicose. Oh, I forgot, your love for Castro outweighs hipocrisy

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    • HotFixIt
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 1:29pm

      I suppose Guz75, you work for free, all your bills are paid by someone else so you have no use for money … everything you do is for ‘the good of others’.

      I enjoyed it very much and if I did download music, this is one I would pay for and enjoy frequently. They have a right to make a profit from their work.

      Get a life.

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    • majasdad
      Posted on July 1, 2012 at 3:44am

      Hey Guz,

      your comments echo my sentiments exactly. Nice to know there’s someone else on this site that respects musical integrity. Good on ya, and check out my comments.

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    • majasdad
      Posted on July 1, 2012 at 6:16am

      @GUZ75
      Again, good comments!

      @Everyone else

      Why do you people think so few bands/artists have attempted to cover the Star Spangled Banner (with the exception of various pathetic accapella attempts at Super Bowls etc.)? Because they know it would be an over obvious case of exploiting a popular song for short-term financial gain that would ultimately be the nail in the coffin for any artistic credibility they might have had at some point.
      With a timeless genius like Hendrix, however, he actually created something totally new, an artwork in itself, that tells a story and accurately conveys the state of the Nation at the time, sentiments against the Vietnam War etc. His primary purpose was not to make money, but to express something genuine with a sense of urgency, as is the case with most true artists/good musicians.
      Regarding these crap musicians, however, with one stupid decision they have doomed themselves to be stuck in the tar pit of mediocrity for all time. Any prospects of advancing musically have also been shot to pieces. Any gigs they get from now on will be solely based on that one song.
      That song could be played by tone deaf, throat cancer victims wearing boxing gloves and people would still want to hear it – partly in fear of otherwise not seeming patriotic.

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  • facilitiesmgr
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:48pm

    Good rendition of a great song that identifies who we are as a country. We do have much to be proud of as a country.

    The story behind the writing of the song by Francis Scott Key explains the lyrics of the song. He was on a British warship as Fort McHenry was being shelled in 1814. Do a little research for the entire story, it will explain much.

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    • Lt_Scrounge
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 7:48pm

      As much as I hate recommending that anyone go into the cesspool that is Baltimore, if you really want goosebumps try listening to the national anthem while standing on the ramparts of Ft Mc Henry.

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  • betterthantv
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:47pm

    These guys are really good. I bought their debut album a few weeks ago after seeing them on Glenn’s spotify playlist. There’s a song titled “In the Days That Reagan Ruled” that will bring tears to your eyes! Really good stuff.

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  • rpp
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:46pm

    Yesterday, SCOTUS invalidated the National Anthem because it contains the words, “land of the free”. There are no free people in the USA, we are all subjects of the government now because of Obama, Congress and now SCOTUS with regards to the Health Care law. Arguably, everythig is about health care. Don’t believe me? Then why is NY Mayour Bloomberg trying to ban drinks larger than 16 oz. True, this is a local initiative, but how long will it be before the HHS Secretary takes it up. They already require restaurant chains to post “nutrition” information”.

    SCOTUS has turn the National Anthem into a lie. I will NEVER sing it again, nor will I EVER celebrate the 4th of July as “Independence Day”.

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    • Danang1972
      Posted on June 30, 2012 at 4:56am

      As a VietNam Vet, it is with regret that yesterday I had to turn my Stars & Stripes upside down as I now know that our once great country is in distress and under attack. My flag will remain this way until the people of this once grand land wake up and correct the huge mistake made in 2008. I will not celebrate the 4th of July this year, but will do so on the day that this bunch of criminals is walked out the door next January – cuffs optional!

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    • USA5
      Posted on July 3, 2012 at 9:44pm

      NO No No…displaying the American flag upside down is like placing the cross upside down.
      Don’t feel or be defeated.
      That is what the enemy wants.

      Draw strength, stand with conviction and integrity…and most of all LOVE of USA.

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  • J_R_H
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:45pm

    I salute you!

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  • Eleutheria
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:40pm

    I like the song and the grenade on the young man’s mic ;)

    The USA… born of metal, fire, and blood!!!

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  • TexasHunter
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:39pm

    Thank You Madison Rising. That actually gave me chills. God Bless the USA.

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  • allensmithee789
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:36pm

    For Red Skelton’s 3 minute explanation of what each word of our pledge of Allegiance means see http://www.redskelton.com/PLEDGE.htm.

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  • bobbyjoe
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:34pm

    Just awesome !!!!!!!!!!

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  • Angel_light
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:33pm

    this is cool. I’m definatley going to check this out

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  • MeteoricLimbo
    Posted on June 29, 2012 at 5:32pm

    wow. Makes your hair tingle!

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