Alicia Keys experienced a voice malfunction during the Super Bowl halftime show, drawing attention on social media.
The NFL’s YouTube version of the performance was edited to remove the moment, raising questions about the authenticity of live performances.
The editing prompted criticism from Robert Komaniecki, a music professor, who highlighted the value of vulnerability in live singing.
Last night Alicia Keys’s voice cracked (first video), and fascinatingly, the official NFL YouTube channel appears to be attempting to erase that little moment, having edited it out in their upload (second video). pic.twitter.com/EM4k8rWT8c
— Robert Komaniecki (@Komaniecki_R) February 12, 2024
Komaniecki posted on X, “Last night Alicia Keys’s voice cracked (first video), and fascinatingly, the official NFL YouTube channel appears to be attempting to erase that little moment, having edited it out in their upload (second video).”
“Personally this kinda grinds my gears because part of what makes live singing commendable is that mistakes may happen, and you’re vulnerable. I wonder if she or her team was consulted for this edit, my guess is probably not based on the fast turnaround, but who knows,” he continued.
Swizz Beatz, Keys’s husband, defended the performance and criticized the focus on the edit.
Swizz Beatz wrote, “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing!!! Y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium?”
“Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic,” he explained.
“We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history,” concluded the DJ.
The incident sparked discussions about the ease of altering the record of an event.
Most Popular:
Articles of Impeachment Passed In Historic Moment
Supreme Court Audio Gives Bad News To Democrats
