NFL -Fans remained furious with Jon Batiste's 'Jazzed Up' and 'shocking' interpretation of the national anthem for the Super Bowl.
The American singer-songwriter was given the honor to sing the star-spangled banner for the Chiefs-Eagles confrontation in New Orleans, but fans thought he had the tone of the occasion completely wrong.
To X took a viewer wrote: 'Sing the national anthem like the national anthem. It is not a jazz improvisation song! This is embarrassing. '
Another added: 'I think you don't respect the national anthem by trying to jazz. Sorry, but I'm not really sorry. '
A third wrote: “This is the worst representation of the national anthem I have ever heard.”
Batiste used his big time to add his own turn to the historic national anthem, to sing several lines several times and to change the usual style.
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Jon Batiste brought a piano to the field to sing his interpretation of the national anthem
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Fans on social media claimed that it was the 'worst national anthem I have ever heard'
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The American flag was constructed on the field at the SuperDome prior to the big match in Nola
He played the tune on a piano in the middle of the field in the Superdome of New Orleans and added a 'Jazzy' atmosphere in a city that is famous for its very distinctive style of music.
Although fans who look at home were not left impressed, Chiefs -Superster Chris Jones apparently enjoyed it when he burst into tears again in tears.
In the stands, Donald Trump – who attended the Super Bowl because the first sitting president in history – attended the national anthem.
Above the dome -shaped stadium, a viaduct in the US supplemented the end of the national anthem, but that was not seen by those present in view of the closed roof in New Orleans.
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President Donald Trump received a huge reception because he was shown on the big screen
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An incredible picture from behind the president shows the moment he greeted the flag
Elsewhere on social media, a fan joked: “National Anthem Under Inactors wonders how Jon Batiste can say” Land of the Free “” “
Another added: “Only our actual national anthem must be executed in the Super Bowl.”
Despite the overwhelming reaction to the actual national anthem, there was one exciting moment during the interpretation, when the Stadium screen showed Trump in the stands.
Fans immediately went crazy for the president and shouted while he greeted those present before the game.