Kelly Clarkson - Greatest Hits Era (Nov. 19)

[ƒreakshow]

I sure hope she can replicate that for tomorrow, I don't know if I've ever heard her sing that high for such a long period.

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Sh*tballs.

[toph]

I pooped my pants when I heard that.

[bb]

Those E5's are ridiculous. Her voice sounds so unbelievable in that LQ recording; I can't wait to hear it. But I would be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous-- there's a lot that can go wrong when a song is placed that high, but I'm confident she can pull it off. If all goes according to plan, people will be talking about that performance (of a less-exciting song, no less) for weeks.

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Absolutely incredible. There's not one other female singer that could pull that off the way she can.

[Focus]

KellycFan4Ever from the KCE is working the Inauguration and had this to say about the rehearsal today and how high Kelly sang the last verse...

That is the final verse. The first 2 verses are lower and not as much fanfare in the accompaniment. It really is going to be SO AMAZING! I can't even tell you!

[SoMuchToSay]

Poor Beyonce! Can you imagine having to follow that performance?! That's why she's the best in the business!

[divasummer]

Wow she sounds Amazing and has for awhile now.
I remember when Diva fans used to say she was starting to lose her voice.
Shortly after that she sounded back to normal. Lol.

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Jan 20, 2013 17:50:16 GMT -5 SoMuchToSay said:

Poor Beyonce! Can you imagine having to follow that performance?! That's why she's the best in the business!

I don't think the world realizes just how much more gifted Kelly is than the rest of her peers, Beyoncé included, and they might get a taste of it after that performance.

[bigb0882]

Beyonce can do things Kelly can never do but those things just have nothing to do with vocals. I'd go see Beyonce in a heartbeat to see what kind of show she puts on but if I want to hear someone SING and give me chills with just her voice and emotional connection to lyrics then it is Kelly all the way.

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HOLY.CRAP.
She sounds INCREDIBLE! :'(

[Focus]

[Peaches. [Ch, r. is]]

Let's not with the Beyonce shade.... She can do thing Kelly can't do, yes even vocally. Beyonce's dexterity and control >>> Kelly's.

And Kelly can do things Beyonce can do, but better.

[neally]

Jan 20, 2013 17:41:54 GMT -5 Focus said:

KellycFan4Ever from the KCE is working the Inauguration and had this to say about the rehearsal today and how high Kelly sang the last verse...

That is the final verse. The first 2 verses are lower and not as much fanfare in the accompaniment. It really is going to be SO AMAZING! I can't even tell you!

Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor will perform at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Monday, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced.

Beyoncé will sing the National Anthem, Kelly Clarkson will perform “My Country Tis of Thee,” and James Taylor will sing “America the Beautiful.”

"When we work with guest artists we coordinate with them and their music directors to get a sense of what they are hoping for in their presentation, and what's their best key," said Col. Michael J. Colburn, director of The President's Own.

U.S. Marine Band Staff Sergeant Ryan Nowlin is arranging the selections to be sung by Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson, with Marine Band accompaniment, Colburn said.

President Obama was involved in the selection of participants in the Inaugural program, including the musical performers. "Their music is often at the heart of the American story and speaks to folks across the country," Obama said.
lorton.patch.com/articles/beyonc-to-sing-national-anthem-at-inauguration-0b0477fb

ETA: 'Greatest Hits' is up 15 positions in the past 48 hours, presumably secondary to the Inauguration 2013 buzz, now up to #32 on iTunes USA all-genre albums- just wait till tomorrow ! :o

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Super excited for tomorrow's performance!

[pce2b]

That is seriously the best I have heard her in I don't know how long...

[clarksodi]

I believe they're estimating 800,000 people at the Inauguration. Would this be the largest live crowd she's performed for?

[Focus]

About the arrangement of My Country Tis of Thee...

“It sounds so beautiful and I’m so excited to be a part of it!”

That’s what Kelly Clarkson said to “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band following rehearsal at Marine Barracks Annex on Saturday, Jan. 19. The moving setting of “America” (My Country Tis of Thee), which Clarkson will perform during the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Inauguration Day, was arranged by Clarkson, her music director Jason Halbert, and Marine Band arranger Staff Sergeant Ryan Nowlin.

“We wrote the arrangement to follow her soulful interpretation of the melody,” Nowlin said. “The work has several meter changes and is deeply reverent and bleeds of love of country,” he continued.

There are no key changes through all three verses in the key of A, and Clarkson asked specifically for a snare rudimental solo to start in the second verse. In a nod to the fallen, Nowlin inserted an impression of “Taps” into the third verse.

Prior to leaving the Annex, Clarkson asked Nowlin for a copy of the arrangement to frame for her studio. On hearing her sing the arrangement he worked on so diligently, Nowlin said, “It was really special. I was really inspired by her performance of this piece and I hope it resonates with the millions of Americans who will hear it as it resonated with me.”


www.facebook.com/notes/the-presidents-own-united-states-marine-band/my-country-tis-of-thee/552781988066387

[mikeyj7]

Love that post from The Marine Band. Thanks for sharing, Focus. I'm really excited about today's performance. She sounds absolutely flawless in that rehearsal recording. Holy high notes.

[Peaches. [Ch, r. is]]

Jan 20, 2013 21:19:28 GMT -5 neally said:

ETA: 'Greatest Hits' is up 15 positions in the past 48 hours, presumably secondary to the Inauguration 2013 buzz, now up to #32 on iTunes USA all-genre albums- just wait till tomorrow ! :o

Marines

[mikeyj7]

^^ And a cute gay Marine at that (per his @twitter)! Military and gay. Talk about KC's super-perfect fanbase.

[toph]

This is really going to be a high point in her career!

[mikeyj7]

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[Jack]

Star of the show tbqh.

I'm watching on BBC and they're basically showing Kelly amongst the VP's family every five seconds. President Kelly.

[SoMuchToSay]

Damn! Looking HOT! I literally freaked my sh!t out when they showed her behind Biden, then a close up!

[bigb0882]

They are currently about 4 minutes ahead of schedule. FYI.

I am just so proud of Kelly right now. This is really big for her, what an honor. I didn't really think much of it until I began watching. She looks absolutely radiant.

[bigb0882]

Kelly is up next! The President's speech should take about 20 minutes, though.

[dbhmr]

I'm nervous for her! Not Superbowl nervous--I was dying before that moment (I actually think her success there has made me not as nervous for anything else she does). But still, this is another huge platform, and I just want her to show everyone what she's capable of every time she can. Nail it, girl!

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She looks amazing! I can't wait to see the affect of her performance on album and singles sales! I hope she nails it!

[bigb0882]

Oh god, I am nervous!