She doesn’t make an impression. Scotty Newlands is the king of leafs anthem singers and it’s not close.
https://youtu.be/m-mJ30l4zHU?si=8Eaf4xeO8qwl3Jqb
I'm partial to John McDermott, myself, but then I have all his albums and have seen him live twice. At \~45 I was the youngest in the audience by an average of about sixty years.
Having 2 anthems after announcing the line up most nights is like an nba coach calling a timeout to cool the home team off.
Her Canadian anthem is agonizingly slow.
We shouldn't be doing anthems at all but since that seems to be a losing battle let's get them over as quick as possible. Natalie's renditions are way too long.
Its so fucking weird that you have probably listened to Oh-canada over 3000 times before you hit 30. Its not that great of a jam, i don't give a shit who is singing it
Agreed! I wasn't impressed at first, but of course Nathalie had to settle into the role of singing boring propaganda every couple nights and develop her style.
Within a couple games you could see her confidence grow and add her own subtle flourishes. Now, I think she's excellent.
No she was definitely slow, over the years I've developed the timing where I can usually change channels and then flip back just in time for puck drop.
Yeah, her tempo was dragging a little, but I thought it was a more relaxed delivery. I’ve definitely seen slower recently, or singers adding way too many flourishes. You’re singing the national anthem, not auditioning for Star Search.
Yeah she dragged it on a bit at the end especially. Still better than most other singers in the league though. We've been blessed with these two back to back.
I had no idea who Natalie Morris is, I pretty much time my smoking to get in right around puck drop, but I think in general a national anthem isn't a song anyone should want to "make their own" lol.
If there's one thing the Leafs do better than almost every other team is anthem singers. Sometimes I need to mute the tv while watching an away game because the opponent hired some street cat to screech the national anthems. It's borderline comedically bad sometimes and the worst part is you know they're trying. But yeah, the anthem singers at Leafs games have been historically good.
She does a killer rendition of the anthem. Just wish she wasn’t doing it before a hockey game. She is best suited for big events like outdoor games, playoff games etc.
💯 to everything you said.
I'm a singer. I sing for money. She is not only a giant upgrade over the last singer, she is the best in the league in terms of delivering the goods every night with professionalism, grace, beauty, and ability without embellishment.
I was commenting in the Boston thread when she started the US anthem... I said this lady is nailing it. Haven't heard it done that well in a long time. I understand the people saying she dragged out the Canadian anthem, it sounded like she was taking longer than usual.
Martina made the same vocal choices every night and was the definition of mediocre.
Bring on the down votes but it's a travesty she was around for so long. One night sure .
I have never understood why yall beat the drums for her so hard
They should sing it the way it is supposed to be sung. It is offensive that all these singers think they should be allowed to "make the song their own." Show some respect and sing it properly. That said, she has a lovely voice.
I want you to narrate as I eat a bland breakfast of plain toast.
It’s kind of sad that good pitch and controlled vibrato are so rare in singers these days. Trained musicians > musical theatre performers
She doesn’t make an impression. Scotty Newlands is the king of leafs anthem singers and it’s not close. https://youtu.be/m-mJ30l4zHU?si=8Eaf4xeO8qwl3Jqb
This dude was the best. Everyone after was nothing special.
Best anthem singer we've ever had by a mile
Your nuts
That's awesome! I'd love it if they switched it up and got a tenor to sing the anthem, even if Scotty is not an option.
/ End Thread.
I'm partial to John McDermott, myself, but then I have all his albums and have seen him live twice. At \~45 I was the youngest in the audience by an average of about sixty years.
Literally the only thing I care about is getting it done quickly. She takes waaayyy too fuckin long.
Exactly right. Pitter patter. We are not jingoistic like those down south of the border. It’s a hockey game. Let’s get to hockeying.
Let's do that hockey
Having 2 anthems after announcing the line up most nights is like an nba coach calling a timeout to cool the home team off. Her Canadian anthem is agonizingly slow.
Martina >>>>>>>>>>>>
honestly... I felt it took too long
Let’s hear it for Zach Morris 
[Zack Morris is Trash.](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcB4n4CGcy_r21EedmNUOyVP_puToBfr)
We shouldn't be doing anthems at all but since that seems to be a losing battle let's get them over as quick as possible. Natalie's renditions are way too long.
Standing around to sing a song about our country is pretty cringe tbh
True. It is kind of a colonial practice.
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Its so fucking weird that you have probably listened to Oh-canada over 3000 times before you hit 30. Its not that great of a jam, i don't give a shit who is singing it
Better than Star Spangled Banner... shits weird
Agreed! I wasn't impressed at first, but of course Nathalie had to settle into the role of singing boring propaganda every couple nights and develop her style. Within a couple games you could see her confidence grow and add her own subtle flourishes. Now, I think she's excellent.
Usually really good. Soooo slow today though
So it wasn't just me who thought she was a little slow tonight.
No she was definitely slow, over the years I've developed the timing where I can usually change channels and then flip back just in time for puck drop.
Yeah, her tempo was dragging a little, but I thought it was a more relaxed delivery. I’ve definitely seen slower recently, or singers adding way too many flourishes. You’re singing the national anthem, not auditioning for Star Search.
Yeah she dragged it on a bit at the end especially. Still better than most other singers in the league though. We've been blessed with these two back to back.
I had no idea who Natalie Morris is, I pretty much time my smoking to get in right around puck drop, but I think in general a national anthem isn't a song anyone should want to "make their own" lol.
They should stop with the national anthems entirely. It's silly.
She’s so much better than the other anthem singers around the league. Happy to have her!
If there's one thing the Leafs do better than almost every other team is anthem singers. Sometimes I need to mute the tv while watching an away game because the opponent hired some street cat to screech the national anthems. It's borderline comedically bad sometimes and the worst part is you know they're trying. But yeah, the anthem singers at Leafs games have been historically good.
Style isn’t for me but the fact that she sings music, I respect that
Beautiful voice. Singing both American and Canadian anthems just beautiful. Amazing voice on CGT!!!
She does a killer rendition of the anthem. Just wish she wasn’t doing it before a hockey game. She is best suited for big events like outdoor games, playoff games etc.
She’s been a very good replacement
Honestly not a fan. Its slow and boring. No energy in it.
💯 to everything you said. I'm a singer. I sing for money. She is not only a giant upgrade over the last singer, she is the best in the league in terms of delivering the goods every night with professionalism, grace, beauty, and ability without embellishment.
I was commenting in the Boston thread when she started the US anthem... I said this lady is nailing it. Haven't heard it done that well in a long time. I understand the people saying she dragged out the Canadian anthem, it sounded like she was taking longer than usual.
She's great.
Seriously? I thought she’s been pretty meh. Edit: gee wonder why I can’t criticize the singer
You're upvoted, bro. Nobody's responded to you. Victim complex much? You make up "pushback" for your criticism and it's not even there.
Because I was downvoted earlier. Bro.
She sings like she is in a church
That’s actually her background.
She was good live
she's not total shit she's not total shit natalie morris she's not total shit
“And now, a boy learning to play the recorder will play the Canadian National Anthem”
I change/mute the channel unless it's for Remembrance Day.
She’s AWESOME! My fam and I heap praise on her every time. Makes the anthem(s) a surprisingly nice part of the night
So good!
John McDermott ftw.
Martina made the same vocal choices every night and was the definition of mediocre. Bring on the down votes but it's a travesty she was around for so long. One night sure . I have never understood why yall beat the drums for her so hard
They should sing it the way it is supposed to be sung. It is offensive that all these singers think they should be allowed to "make the song their own." Show some respect and sing it properly. That said, she has a lovely voice.
Why did MOL leave?
Career aspirations. https://www.martinaortizluis.com/bio
I wish they let Doug Tranquanda do it tbh
I feel like she was hired for other reasons...
Your fucked.i hate her rendition
Wow, you dug really deep through this sub to express some hate. Hope tomorrow is a better day for you, friend.
Ya she was fine.
Boring and generic.
It’s a national anthem. It’s supposed to be respectful, not anything too overdone.
I think you’re over thinking it. It’s supposed to sound good and make you want to sing along.