JazzGa 14,348 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 2016 had more diva runs which I LOVE to a fault, and the notorious octave leap on "free"  I also much prefer it in a 6/8 time signature, it's jazzier. The rendition in 4/4 time is more formal and "march"-y so I don't like that arrangement as much. God created Adam and Eve, but Gá»dga collabed with Brianđș and Steveđ· Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artd0me 441 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, Amphetamine said: It is a beautiful song, but I wouldn't say it's "sad" that someone from a different country doesn't regularly listen to different renditions of our national anthem lol. Do you ever listen to Germany's national anthem? (where I'm assuming the user is from based on his instagram) Well I wouldnât recommed it though đ I would never listen to our own anthem. But thatâs a rather normal thing for German people I think. Never show any national pride (moving to Denmark I was surprised how much they use their own flag for everything, if feels) But thatâs a different topic not belonging in this thread. So I will stop here. Now go on and discuss Gagaâs renditions đ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsy101 5,423 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, Amphetamine said: It is a beautiful song, but I wouldn't say it's "sad" that someone from a different country doesn't regularly listen to different renditions of our national anthem lol. Do you ever listen to Germany's national anthem? (where I'm assuming the user is from based on his instagram) huh no i donât think iâve ever heard it lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister 9,907 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 2021 I loved the difference that she gave it. Both are spectacular. The future's uncertain and the end is always near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatican 4,046 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I preferred the vocals, arrangement, setting and style/outfit of 2021. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agunimon 20,126 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 2021 since it's actually how the song was written with the proper time measures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJHolland 12,723 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 2016 Gaga is my all time fav rendition of the anthem. 2021 was spectacular though and more true to form. But wow, I'm still not over how hard she killed it in 2016. Like, truly a bit of a career inflection point. A cultural reset even. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoful 13,304 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I love how this thread is titled âOnce and for allâ like this has been a debate for years. The performance happened 5 days ago "My name is Dita, I'll be your Mistress tonight..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haus of Vega 16 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Been thinking a lot about this. I'm always torn between both since each have amazing qualities. I think musically, the 2021 is more impressive and considering the historic context, the cold weather, and having to perform in synch with a full band. The 3/4 & 4/4 mix-meter rendition is really interesting and unique contribution for the history of the song. I think it was such an intelligent way of making it unique and memorable, but keeping it respectful without littering it with vocal riffs. For a vocal performance, the 2016 is more interesting and memorable as the simple piano backing allowed Gaga to showcase her chops and vocal abilities more. The pianist was able to follow Gaga's lead and give the space to embellish things more vocally, but still kept it respectful. They both are extremely impressive and the fact that she has two iconic fully live SSB performances is phenomenal. So proud of her.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkJelly 1,619 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 2016 vocals were on point. The outfit for 2021 was better and obviously the occasion it was performed at much more momentous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumiere 5,513 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I prefer the 2016 one but the 2021 rendition comes close Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatica Island 8,491 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I mean 2021 is a career highlight for her, 2016 vocals were amazing, but I have to go with 2021 for me personally. Any/All Pronouns, Genderfluidđłâ⧠Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaSine 7,464 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 2016 was a superior vocal performance but I despise that outfit & styling tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Drew Bieber 25,313 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Letâs be real, 2021âs was weak. 2016 was Gaga at her vocal peak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kattys 4,319 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Cultural impact and relevance - for sure 2021. Vocals - 2016. But emotion? Gurl. 2016 version made me TEAR and I can't stand American version of patriotism. That's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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