Nieuwy25 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Since I first got Center Ice and get to see the Devils' home games, I have been so impressed with the lady who sings the Anthems at the CAA. Do you guys know how lucky you are to have someone who does such a great job, and for every game? There are a few other arenas around the league who have "permanent" singers who are really good - the lady in Detroit, the guy in Ottawa (?), maybe some others. But it seems like most of us are stuck with the local yokels who try out for a game, and you never know whether you're going to have to cover your ears/mute the sound, or not. Anyway, Arlette is really, really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Arlette first sang the National Anthem at the CAA for the Devils/Nets a few years ago, and ever since then we've had no one else sing for us She really does have a beautiful voice, and the fans love her. However...her mini concert at the Cup celebration last year was a little less than memorable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 (edited) The guy in Ottawa is good. Linden Slewidge(sp). Was she really bad in the concert? Edited December 23, 2003 by devilsrule33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Arlette > *.* I agree though, she should stick to singing anthems. I think Boston has a regular guy too...isn't he the one that pumps his fist when he finishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 The guy in Ottawa is good. Linden Slewage(sp). Was she really bad in the concert? The guy in Ottawa - is he a policeman? And he always does that "thumbs up" & "Hi, Mom" into the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Was she really bad in the concert? It's not that she was THAT bad...it was just the fact that the music she sings had no place in a Cup celebration. But yeah, some of her Devils-related songs were pretty awful. Her genre is dance music or something, her voice just doesn't go with the style of music she was singing to. It was odd. Plus, no one was paying attention to her at that point. When you have a bunch of drunk dudes in the crowd who are not-so-patiently waiting to see the players and the Cup, it's just not a good combination. heh... But she really DOES sing the National Anthem very well. Beautiful voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Not to be picky but while she has a very powerful and versatile voice she does have trouble hitting the same/correct notes each time she sings the song. I don't know if she is just trying to jazz the song up for herself or whether she really can't consistently sing the correct notes each time. I think the Russo girl who has song 5 or 6 times over the past 2 years is kinda cute though. -Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 She has a good voice that does what it does well for like the anthem and stuff.. but her vocal style really doesn't fit th rah-rah songs you'd have in a championship parking lot ... as long as she keeps doing the anthem I don't care about the rest ...oh and thanks to the flashback to the AWFUL Country Music Rip-Off Version of the Backstreet Boys .. somethings never go away over time !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 My pet-peeve with anthem singers is when they try to jazz it up, or - the absolute worst - hold out "free" forever. I like those who can sing it well and sing it straight. I know it's a really hard song to sing well, unlike the Canadian anthem, but at least try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils_info Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 My pet-peeve with anthem singers is when they try to jazz it up, or - the absolute worst - hold out "free" forever. I like those who can sing it well and sing it straight. I know it's a really hard song to sing well, unlike the Canadian anthem, but at least try! I saw a highlight of I think a guy singing the canadian national anthem at a san jose game, and forgetting the words. That's gotta suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 TSN had a montage of the worst national anthem singers of all time. It was hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 My pet-peeve with anthem singers is when they try to jazz it up, or - the absolute worst - hold out "free" forever. I like those who can sing it well and sing it straight. I know it's a really hard song to sing well, unlike the Canadian anthem, but at least try! I totally agree. It really pisses me off when they do that. Just sing it as it should be, this isn't Star Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 TSN had a montage of the worst national anthem singers of all time. It was hilarious. I probably couldn't stand to watch it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 I bought the Arlette CD at the celebration. She is a very nice lady who spent a few minutes talking to my daughter & wife & I. Last year the game before Christmas they had 3 Christmas sing-alongs in the upper corners of the arena too, which she led. Perhaps when she isn't at games doing the anthems, they should use her for PR to promote the teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 worst natl anthem of all-time CARL LEWIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Who else remembers the boys skating around with the Stanley Cup with Arelette's version of "We are the Champions" I almost cried. I wanted Queen so bad. I do have to give them credit though, It's My Life was a great choice as was Glory Days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 I'm always grateful for Arlette. (Yes my "Trade Arlette" thread years back was a JOKE!) Although some of the Broadway folks they bring in aren't half bad. The worst is the neice, wife, etc. of players that try to sing the song like Faith Hill or something! YUCK! And soooo off key. Arlette is very rarely slightly flat --- but who cares I mean that whole song "I Beleive I Can Fly" -- ?!?! HOLY sh!t THE GUY IS NEVER ON KEY... and everyone thinks it's so wonderful.. I beleive I could YACK! ANYHOW The Star Spangled Banner has to be one of the most difficult songs to sing. it does suck a little bit that Arlette is sooo good...if I ever get back to working I'd love to try to weasle my way in to sing the National Anthem for the Devils... but it'll have to be after Stevens retires... I'd forget the words for sure and I think I might yell at Marty... For the Laaaaand of the Ffffuu..... EXCUSE ME... MISTER BRODEUR THE SONG IS NOT OVER YET Please refrain from dancing around and getting cocky until I'm at least on 'Brave' mmmmKAY?" Free is the money note Marty... sheesh! It's like walking out in the last 5 of the third in a Marty shut out! I always wonder of the guys ever want to turn around and look or cringe when some of these people sing! Or plug their ears I'd editorialize I'm sure .. the old put one finger in your ear, shaking your finger cringing. or just slap your hand to your head "oy vey!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 God, I miss you over the weekends, PK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 The Star Spangled Banner is about an octave and a half from lowest note to highest note. Thats quite a bit for any singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 The guy in Ottawa is good. Linden Slewage(sp). Was she really bad in the concert? The guy in Ottawa - is he a policeman? And he always does that "thumbs up" & "Hi, Mom" into the camera. DR33 was very close. It's Lyndon Slewidge, and yes he is a police officer. OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) to be exact. [Almost forgot to explain the acronym. Common language here; "I was only going 5 over the speed limit when I got stopped by the OPP"] And yes, his thumbs up is his signature piece. He said it's his way of saying "Go, Sens, Go" and "Hope you all enjoy the game" without having to actually say either. --------------- I did notice twice last year he sang "God Bless America" instead of the "Star Spangled Banner". Can they be used interchangably at sporting events? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 (edited) I did notice twice last year he sang "God Bless America" instead of the "Star Spangled Banner". Can they be used interchangably at sporting events? Yes. EDIT: Edited December 22, 2003 by sammyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted December 22, 2003 Author Share Posted December 22, 2003 ANYHOW The Star Spangled Banner has to be one of the most difficult songs to sing. it does suck a little bit that Arlette is sooo good...if I ever get back to working I'd love to try to weasle my way in to sing the National Anthem for the Devils... but it'll have to be after Stevens retires... I'd forget the words for sure and I think I might yell at Marty... For the Laaaaand of the Ffffuu..... EXCUSE ME... MISTER BRODEUR THE SONG IS NOT OVER YET Please refrain from dancing around and getting cocky until I'm at least on 'Brave' mmmmKAY?" Free is the money note Marty... sheesh! It's like walking out in the last 5 of the third in a Marty shut out!I always wonder of the guys ever want to turn around and look or cringe when some of these people sing! Or plug their ears I'd editorialize I'm sure .. the old put one finger in your ear, shaking your finger cringing. or just slap your hand to your head "oy vey!" That just made my day! Thanks, PK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 The only time you hear the anthem singers at other arenas is during the playoffs, and boy do most of them really stink! Every time I hear some country/lounge/pop- style singer mangling the Star Spangled Banner I feel like getting down on my knees and thanking God for Arlette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 ANYHOW The Star Spangled Banner has to be one of the most difficult songs to sing. it does suck a little bit that Arlette is sooo good...if I ever get back to working I'd love to try to weasle my way in to sing the National Anthem for the Devils... but it'll have to be after Stevens retires... I'd forget the words for sure and I think I might yell at Marty... For the Laaaaand of the Ffffuu..... EXCUSE ME... MISTER BRODEUR THE SONG IS NOT OVER YET Please refrain from dancing around and getting cocky until I'm at least on 'Brave' mmmmKAY?" Free is the money note Marty... sheesh! It's like walking out in the last 5 of the third in a Marty shut out!I always wonder of the guys ever want to turn around and look or cringe when some of these people sing! Or plug their ears I'd editorialize I'm sure .. the old put one finger in your ear, shaking your finger cringing. or just slap your hand to your head "oy vey!" That just made my day! Thanks, PK! I just hope I never have to sing that song! Not that there's any worry of that! I'll forever imagine PK breaking off the song to berate Brodeur for the "Marty Shuffle". Don't know if I'll even be able to keep a straight face when I hear the song! Is that like sacreligious or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
point Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Its only been since this last season that Marty takes his helmet off for our anthem. It will be a long wait for his shuffle to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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