Smokey voiced songstress Brandy took centre-stage at the opening of the Sony Ericsson Open over the weekend to perform the US national anthem (‘The Star Spangled Banner’).
Find out how she fared after the jump…
Though solid (as with most Brandy showings), the performance was perhaps a bit too restrained. For, over the years the song has gained the International recognition it has for being quite the opposite (see: shameless oversinging, adblibs, runs, and the like). Still, not bad…just not great.
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It was OK..plain and lazy but not bad!
I’d rather hear it done right than like Christina Aguilera
SIMPLE YET PERFECT!!!
it was ight!!!! SHE NEED TO HURRY UP AND COME OUT WITH A ALBUM!!!!!
I loved the way she sang it even tho it was a little safe. Better safe then all that screaming other singers do
This wasn’t for the opening. This was the during the middle of the tournament and the begging of the second week basically.
Brandy did good! here tone alone can get her through a song! Safe-but Solid!
It was boring, won’t be down in the history books.
@RobJr559 this was indeed too Safe. Not all singers scream when they sing especially not Queen Bey who does Powerful “Belting” on a song. it is definitely not better to be safe. When singing a song like this Safe is BORING.
There wasn’t any tricks and vocal gymnastics going on, but Brandy still sung with a strong clear voice. I love her tone , the approach and runs she does use in her style of singing. It’s clever and flattering for her vocals.
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Everybody acts like the girl sung at the super bowl or something, damn.
Anyway Sam, learn how to spell before you throw shade and write posts please
perfection to me!
the world needs a new album Brandy!
the best vocalist HANDS DOWN!
She was a little too restrained for me.
Would’ve been nice if she gave the same passion and intensity as she does in her bathroom videos…
it was appropriate for the event. i’m sure tennis fans don’t want to hear all that whooping and hollering. she sounded great!
Honestly I would prefer if she screams – it sounded like she didnt want to be their
Did she forget any words? Did she get up there and gallop around stage while swirling her lace front? I think not? She is saving her voice for the recording if the album and her your to support that soon to be platinum plus album! Nuff said #thatisall
Of and tour were the misspelled words dont judge me:)
She aint no whitney houston!!! Having said that I prefer viral train wreck versions like Xtina Aguilera’s, haha.
Lovely!
No she is not Whitney Houston. She is the vocal bible and your favorite singers favorite singer. One of the greatest vocalists to ever bless a stage.
In class havent listened yet but if BRANDY song it I know she killed it:)
I can appreciate this clean solid effort. To me, she said “I’m gonna sing this normally and show that you don’t need vocal acrobats to sound good!” I say bravo!!! Oversinging is annoying and I’m tired of some of these singers being praised for not knowing how to show restraint. Every song doesn’t require that you scale the scale!
And we all know Brandy can sing her face off!
Great job, this wasnt the damn super bowl, she didn’t need to do much.
YASSSS! I love her 🙂 She did good…..
I didn’t really like it. She sings better in her bathroom acappelas.
And it’s good to see a lot of these Beyonce fans show respect to Brandy on this site. It’s refreshing.
it was just Ok nothing special..she didn’t sound bad though..but I’m just saying I’ve heard better
DEAD @ da 3 ppl sayin she need 2 release an album- jus make sure wen she release 1, u purchase it legally! #thatsall4now
Huh??? Brandy sounded great to me!
Good job Bran, I’m waiting on a solid CD from you girl!
She held back to much.
I loved it. She COULD go hard if she wanted, but why OVER sing it? People are tired of that.
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Brandy did a wonderful job – it was controlled, with some melismas, but overall a respectful performance. But riddle me this??? Since when did singing the National Anthem like your having a vocal seizure become the standard? Yes, there is this belief that the National Anthem showcases a vocalists range and power – but at the same time, it can also show their control. Artists get so wrapped up in doing vocal acrobats during the National Anthem that they forget the melody of the song, they forget the purpose of the song, and in some cases they forgot the words (throwing a little shade, but Team Aguilera all day, she is a vocal beast). But the point is, I would love to see these vocal powerhouse try and sing a tame version of the National Anthem, because my fear is that they would not know how to. Being a singer does not mean singing loud, or stringing together complex notes and melismas – sometimes it’s about singing a song correctly, whereby technique and execution is rated more than one’s creative interpretation. Brandy is a beast – that goes without question…and she understands, as does other veterans, that singing yourself into vocal rest does nothing more than ruin your voice.
All in all, beautiful performance Brandy!!!!
For those that dont know..
This was for a charitable event for those in Japan.. They managed to raise $300,000 over 1 weekend, it wanst about Brandys career or proving a point that shes the vocal bible. Those of you that say she wasnt trying hard enough need to think about the reason first.
She played tennis and lended her vocals for this event.. respect that. And Sometimes less is more. Ane she werent straining unlike others.
This performance was casual and simple. When the album comes out.. is when the vocal slaying begins.. Cant wait for that.
So you all WANT oversinging? I don’t get any of you.
THE KEY WAS WAY TOO LOW. # THE END
I love brandy to death but I was expecting more from her she did a good job however I expected more
i like it
the single best performance of this is still beyonces at the superbowl
still makes me do the epic s**** cry #missjiA
Lmao @ the life size bubble. Cause they show drop her ass or acted like they didn’t even know her when her album Human dropped. Talk is cheap. That is all . Oh she did good.
That was so beautiful! I just love her voice and her control! This is how it should sound for the most of the part!
what makes Trent/Sam an expert in vocals and the art of singing. they seem to swag like ther experts in vocal techniques.. they need to post a vid of themselves singing and performing live
Brandy be SLAYING them in the bathroom performances but put her in front of an audience and she wanna sing all calm n’ s***…. # BitchBooBye
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DUMB FLOP MURDERING B****
#NEXT
Bee slays everything she does, absolutely love it!
I WONDER HOW SHE MANAGES TO CLOSE HER EYES AT NIGHT, KNOWING SHE BRUTALLY MURDERD SOMEONES MOTHER, SISTER, WIFE etc….
#CAREERISDONE
Brandy slayed this..just goes to show you don’t have to oversing..i love her to pieces!!!
@queenrihsus #killyaself & watch your mouth..if you have nothing nice to say dont say it at all..especially when you dont even know all the facts!!!
SING IT BRANDY! Im patiently waiting for this album… ((biting my teeth))
I love Brandy, still anticipating this album!
She definantly did good, I agree it wasn’t jawdropping.
She was probably nervous to f*** it up, after seeing the backlash Christina got for just a few mistakes.
It was nice, but I was a little bored.
@Brockastar22
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Real talk, for a person that can sing as such like Brandy, it was just ok. Brandy really should have use this as a platform to show that she really do have talent. She has been doing bathroom interviews with her voice, and now she had all the chances to show case her voice and did just ok? I am a fan of Brandy, but since she dosn’t have a label that I know of and she has been doing studio bookings for a new album, she act like she didn’t need the extra help, to let all her fans know I still have it.
@ROBIER
Agree. If she sang in a higher key, it would sound much better. She literally went for a safe rendition. I love Bran’s low notes but when she hits her highs, its just as impeccable. Brandy’s my fave artist but she needs to be fearless in her live showings and stop with the pre-recorded vocals and/or lowering the key by an octave.
LOVE BRANDY LOVE HER VOICE !!!
I agree with most of you. I felt her rendition of the US anthem was good, but not great. She played it a bit on the safe side, but at the same time we all know what Ms Norwood is vocally capable so therefore we shouldn’t really be downing her for keeping it simple. Sometimes less is more.
That’s right brandy! show ’em who the real queen B is!! haha When she’s not belting and screaming, you really have to listen to the way she is singing to be able to appreciate it. Her voice has so much depth and when it’s time for her vocal acrobatics, they are smooth, clear and perfect! It’s like in gymnastics when the athlete is doing all of those flips, they are sharp, and finishing with a perfect landing. That’s brandy’s voice.
YAWN!
SIMPLE..ELEGANT..CONTROLLED..PURE…PERFECTION!!!
BRANDY SHOWS HERE THAT YOU CAN SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM EFFORTLESSLY WITHOUT ALL THE “SHOUTING”
LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!
I think it was perfect for what it was. I mean it is a national anthem not a club banger. I thought it was respectful and appropriate
Overdoing it at an event for charity would have seemed pathetic and just like she was trying too hard to impress. It was a perfectly sung, flawless performance with no music accompaniment. Trying too hard is never good. She SHOULD save her best effort for the Super Bowl when she does it. This was very well done.
This is the best Brandy has ever sang this song…why are people acting brand new?