Subbu IyerAP Lang 5Mrs. ONeal 9/15/14National Anthem Essay The Star Spangled Banner sung by Whitney Houston and Vanderbilt Melodores each, respectively, models a distinct tone of spontaneity and tranquility which contribute to an overall sensation of patriotism. Whitney Houston and Vanderbilt both differentiate their tones while singing, And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, through a shift that is, respectively, emphasizing a crescendo and a slight decrescendo. Houston makes a sudden jump to a louder voice that portrays a more dramatic and patriotic moment through acknowledging a pinnacle turning point in the song where the rockets are seen to be flying through the air with bursting bombs in the background; her raise in voice and tone show more pride for America thus giving a rising feeling of nationalism. Vanderbilt distinctly portrays this line through a much quieter phrase by singing this is a lower melodic tone in which everyone is able to harmonize lightly; this phase is rather a transitional phase to a higher point in the song which helps build up a light and warm patriotic feeling which encapsulates the potential to further express patriotism later on. As the song further picks up, both artists again clearly shift away from each other while each distinguishing the line, Gave proof though the night that our flag was still there. Whitney Houston exemplifies here a much more slow paced pull while also being deeply ingrained into the harmony and melody thus creating a smoother and flowing line which attributes to a joyful and reminiscent sense of patriotism. Melodores contrasts Houstons style by pushing a fast pace while surprisingly backing off in tone to create, yet again, a serene and quiet atmosphere that anticipates a dramatic rise thus helping propagate a very smooth and light feeling of patriotism that yet has a peak to be reached. Transitioning up to the end, both singers finish off the musical piece through passionately vocalizing the line, Oer the land of the free and the homo g the brave? Here both Whitney Houston and Vanderbilt Melodores consolidate the same tone, rhythm and style in their voice though pausing between short 2 word phrases and incrementally raising their pitch and volume, however, Vanderbilt still adopts a more tranquil and moving voice. This similar elongation in a slow raise in key puts the setting at suspense yet filled with emotions that spurs a climactic and a heavily patriotic response that ensures a bondage to a feeling of nationalism. Retrospectively, the bursting tone of Whitney Houston maintains a thorough yet demanding and persistent feeling of patriotism throughout the song while Vanderbilt Melodores create a softer and consistent tone to ensure a slow rising build up to a final sensation of patriotism.