Quote Originally Posted by noddin0ff View Post
One doesn't have to swear to be abusive toward others... just sayin'

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On the topic of lip syncing... I started reading this thread simply because I thought it bad form for an Presidential inauguration to 'fake' anything. Honestly, I think it would have shown more respect for the Office and the Nation to sing for real and blow it badly than to pre-record and sanitize it for for the TV audience.

I realize most everything is prepped for the camera now, and that's just the way it is. But were talking about the most sacred rite that our Nation gave birth to -- the peaceful transfer of power. We shouldn't be faking it.

But, then again. The real oath was performed the day before in private and this one was just for show anyway. Still, nothing about it should have been pre-recorded in my opinion. Disrespectful. I'm not blaming Beyonce she didn't press 'play'.
Noddin,

I would just like to add this little fact. It is not your reputation on the line, it was her's. If she blew it badly, then the world would be talking about her failure, and that can affect record sales, and the long line of people who jobs that would be affected. There is a whole lot of pressure when you think about it at this level.

Everything is shaped and sanitized for the TV audience. If it were not, then editing rooms, and PR people would not exist. You only have so much time to tell your story and give your performance. If it was not perfect in this climate, then everyone involved with the production of this event would be criticized, from the singer all the way to the President. You have no experience at this level, and therefore it is understandable that you really don't have any real scope or perspective of the impact. Let's be frank, neither do I, I would sit behind a mixing console. My performance is quite frankly forgettable - who remembers how good the live sound is?

I love your last statement...it shows you are thinking critically in the end.