How important it is to sing your national anthem in right tune and melody?

Hi hotsummer! No doubt that Martin Nievera is a good and a popular singer, and his professionalism is tested when he had to sing the National Anthem. To sing the National Anthem properly should not be taken for granted because it is definitely a song representing our Country. It is different when one has to sing an ordinary song. I have seen the news about the topic and I have to disapprove with the singer's remarks. I am not a good singer, but I have knowledge about the law. With your question stated above, Martin is accountable for violating a law, which is changing the tempo or melody of the National Anthem. If for example, he is asked to sing "Ang Bayan Ko", instead of "Lupang Hinirang", then the situation would have been different because the former is not the Philippine's National Anthem, hence he may change the melody of the song. As a professional singer, he has to know that.

Really? Oh I dont think so.. I was shocked while reading yous post. I just cant get the idea of why he should fine or worse go to jail of singing our national anthem in a different way. I havent seen it though but in my opinion i find it so absurd. Those people who are protecting our national anthem should do something if he sung it with mockery or make fun of it. I know for sure, he's singing it the best way he can for its a big event and he must be very proud or honored to be one to sing the national anthem. Well thanks for the info..

Right tone or melody isn't that important but it must be given the respect and one must sing with true feeling inside their heart. That is one most important thing about national anthem. Well, in that singer's case, if he thinks that he didn't do any wrong thing, then he is right. If he would have not respected it then it would hav been a problem which I think he didn't

As a Filipino citizen, he should be well aware of how to sing our national anthem. I have to say that I didn't like the way he sang the ending of the national anthem. There's a place and time for singing as if you're giving a concert and that time was not it. Anyway, I think it's better if he is fined for what he did and be forced to make a public apology rather than be put to jail because I think being put to jail for the reason that he did not sing the national anthem right is a bit too much. I feel sorry for those who are chosen to sing the national anthem at Manny Pacquiao's fights because the pressure that is put on them is just... stressful. Imagine having to sing in front of thousands of crowds and singing it the way it's supposed to be sung! The original (and right) version of the Philippine anthem can be a bit confusing because you have to sing it in a way that seems as if you were being chased by the devil himself. It's just a tad too fast lol!

the only thing i would like to say to those politicians making a big fuss over this issue is - there are a hell lot more of unlawful actions done by our people they should concentrate on. if the national anthem was used/sung in an INDECENT way then that's the time to pursue the issue. Martin sung it beautifully and soulfully.

To me it's a matter of respect. Respect the anthem enough to learn it, respect those around you enough to not mess them up.

Well, The Nation anthem of The United states is both hard to sing and ugly. the only time I love to hear it is when we get a gold medal in the Olympics.With that said there have been great versions of it but not all liked them, The first that comes to mind is Jimi Hendrix's version. His was fantastic but some didn't like it at all. And Whitney Houston did a great job too but it wasn't exactly to the letter.The one time someone messed up the Anthem was when Roseanne Barr " sang" it, It was more of off pitched screaming.She got a lot of flack but she wasn't fined or put into jail. I guess we either don't take it as seriously as our Philippines' cousins or since it is so hard to sing,we just are more forgiving.

It is very important however, not everybody can sing. In our country (USA) we've had numerous people sing the national anthem in which all have done a wonderful job except for one and that was Roseanne Barr. She made a mockery of the song in which the whole crowd booed her out and then had the gall to be offended. She had ruined her career because of that but she wasn't put in jail. Jail is a little too extreme.

I Know what your talking about and I saw that on the news today. I'm from the philippines too. My goodness! honestly! What is wrong with our justice system?! they have time to fuss with little stuff like that When we have larger problems to face. I mean why not focus on helping those that were in the landslide or those that were abandoned by MV princess of the stars who by the way up til now have not been totally settled just forgotten since the press's focus is not with them anymore. Anyways back to the topic. It's a song and as an artist he has the right to sing it to fit his voice range and express his artistry. It wouldn't be good if he was to embarass himself trying to reach a high pitched song in international television when he has a baritone voice. It would cause our country an embarassment as well.