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Deacon’s Auto-Tuned Anthem Divides Fans as Orioles Celebrate Doubleheader Sweep

The Orioles have pledged to feature varied musical acts at Camden Yards to broaden their fan base.

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Dan Deacon, an electronic musical artist who has a new album, at his home in Baltimore.  January 21, 2020
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Overview

  • Electronic musician Dan Deacon’s 75-second auto-tuned rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner drew both applause and criticism in the stands.
  • Video of the performance has surpassed 1.2 million views online as some fans call it innovative and others deem it disrespectful.
  • An Orioles spokesperson confirmed the team will keep welcoming different musical genres for anthem performances and in-stadium entertainment.
  • Baltimore’s sweep of the New York Mets in Thursday’s doubleheader has added on-field momentum to the ongoing conversation.
  • Deacon, a Baltimore native with five studio albums and film-scoring credits including Netflix’s “Hustle,” reflects the club’s blend of local heritage and experimental artistry.