Jeremy Abbott Uber Thread

[centerpt1]

Yikes... Yuka and Jason's students sure are injured these days... It must be frustrating for them as well

And they've been successful at bringing Marchei and Balde back after injury.

Has anyone heard how Jeremy's doing? I wonder if he'll be able to do his second GP now. Hope he's feeling/doing better. I hope he'll be at his best for Nationals (and hopefully Worlds)

 

[aftershocks]

Saw this 2008 off-ice practice session of Jeremy's -- fun to watch. He is such a wonderful dancer/ mover/ interpreter of music. I really love him and his unique style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=mE5KJmrCwPA&NR=1 2008 off-ice practice

 

[centerpt1]

Apparently Jeremy is going to TEB. Any news on how his injury/nerve issue is doing? Is this year worse than usual as far as injuries go? Rachael. Alissa, Johnny, Caitlins partner Josh, Evan.....

 

[Sylvia]

Abbott took the 4T out of his SP today at TEB and landed 3F+3T, 3Lz, 3A (SB 81.18, 1st place): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8O1PZAxfOQ

ETA this snippet from the press conference afterwards that was transcribed/posted in the Kiss and Cry forum:

After Skate America I took a week off to rest and see the doctors and it was much less serious than I thought, which made me happy. The 2nd week we started to rebuild the program without rushing things and then training. I haven't landed the quad since Seattle [SA practice, I assume?] so yesterday in practice it was not going around so we decided just to skate a clean program with a 3/3 and build confidence for the future - I was quite down after SA and we wanted to come here and skate a solid performance.

Article before the SP: Anguished artist Abbott joins 'Miserables' in Paris

 

[Jammers]

With the field in this competition he didn't need the quad anyways.

 

[Sylvia]

An improved FS performance from Skate America to Paris is good to see, and Jeremy's silver medal is the first GP medal by a U.S. man this fall. Here's his 3rd place FS (Italian commentators): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL14QJEAFxc

Excerpt from J-C Berlot's TEB Men's FS article for IN (be sure to read his eloquent "Anguished artist" article - link posted above, if you haven't already):

Abbott's skate was just a romance between his blades and the ice, between his body and the stars, between his soul and perfection -- or maybe this is simple love; call it the way you want.

As soon as he entered the ice, the audience knew that we were entering into a different register. Take the time to look. To watch. To reflect. Abbott made us realize that what counted in skating was not only what you do but also how you do it -- just like any artistic composition.

Expression and emotion do come also from the "how," not only from the "what."

"It was not my best program," Abbott said, "But at the end, I realized that my back and legs were all right. All the work we did paid off. I missed some of my spins and that cost me victory, but altogether I love this program so much that I was happy to skate it the way I did."

 

[skatesindreams]

I'm happy to see that Jeremy's skating is receiving this kind of recognition and appreciation.

 

[aftershocks]

^^ ITA. Wonderful to see that the true artist Jeremy is and has always been (and that he has grown into being even moreso over the last two seasons) is being recognized, understood and appreciated. Probably a wonderful thing that Jeremy had the chance to paint the ice canvas in France (a place where many artists have blossomed and found refuge and inspiration). At the least, it is apparently a place where a skating journalist has discovered words to express some of what Jeremy evokes and inspires through his skating.

Kudos to Jeremy for persevering through his physical difficulties (in what was admittedly a somewhat weak field competitively). It's clear to me the judges marks show that if Jeremy can manage to find technical consistency and clean performances, he will be highly rewarded.

ETA:
No matter what happens, Jeremy Abbott's artistic mastery of blade and movement on the ice will last in my memory far longer than the recall of podium placements, medal counts and CoP scores from anonymous judges.

 

[spikydurian]

Beautiful skate in both programs from Jeremy in TEB. Take the time to rest and heal well before Nationals.

 

[skatesindreams]

It's my hope that Jeremy will one day be mentioned in the same company as John Curry, Janet Lynn, and Toller Cranston; as one who raised the level of artistry, combined with technique, in skating.

 

[aftershocks]

^^ Ah, yes, skatesindreams!

Already Jeremy has won my heart and my vote as the best artist of his generation of skaters.

In Jeremy's own words from the IN article posted above:

Each time I see Yuka skate, I am impressed to see that every step has a purpose and every movement has a reason. I want to bring that into my skating. We try to tell a story without words, but with the flow of our blade edges...

I have had the amazing opportunity to work with some of the brightest members of the 'Academy of Skating.' I worked with Janet Lynn, Yuka, Kurt Browning, Christopher Dean. I started skating because of Robin Cousins. Paul Wylie was my mentor...

In the past four years, my pledge has been to bring back what skating was. I grew up loving skating as it used to be. I want it to be my legacy to bring it back.

I echo Jean-Christophe Berlot's apt sentiment:

Good luck, Master. For now and forever.

 

[dinakt]

I'm happy to see that Jeremy's skating is receiving this kind of recognition and appreciation.

Yes!

 

[museksk8r]

Reading J-C Berlot's article, I feel like he was writing my love letter to Jeremy; loved the romantic sentiment between Jeremy, the ice, and the audience. <3 I too believe that Jeremy Abbott is the master artist of his generation of skaters! He picked up the mantle that was left by Lambiel, Buttle, and Savoie. It was wonderful to see "The Spy" program skated cleanly in France; what a jewel that program is for Abbott and I love how it stretches his versatility on the ice. He truly can interpret anything! "Bring Him Home" is coming along very nicely and I absolutely cannot wait to see it skated cleanly one day! Jeremy pours his heart onto the ice canvas in that program and I cannot wait for him to perfect that masterpiece one day. Talk about getting "the chills" . . . I am just thinking about it!

 

[dinakt]

Museksk8r, I love your post. I feel the same way. Ever since I saw Jeremy for the first time, I knew he is the musician of his generation. Even with his- then- very introverted ways and lack of EX numbers, he just lived music on ice. It is so wonderful to see him getting recognition for his- huge!- talent. And now that he choreographs his programs, he is a creative force, as well. It took him longer than some ( see Lambiel, an earlier bloomer), but Jeremy got to where his talents are realized and acknowledged. I am so happy for him.

 

[skatesindreams]

I hope that he can have a great competition; and receive the scores/recognition he deserves, at US Nationals/Worlds.

 

[Macassar88]

So I saw Jeremy at TEB live and he was amazing - especially in the short. I also got to meet him afterward. He was so nice and took a picture with me even though his agent was telling him he had to leave.

 

[Primorskaya]

Amen to all that! Was at TEB too and one thing I really liked aside from all his usual qualities was that he really fought though his LP and didn't lose his nerve when he made mistakes, it was good to see such determination.

 

[Meredith]

I just only saw the competition on television, but loved the way Jeremy remained in character with the music throughout his free skate - even when some jumps were not landed quite perfectly.

 

[skatesindreams]

Kurt and Tracy were extremely complementary to Jeremy, as choreographer and skater/artist, during their commentary for TEB.

 

[Sylvia]

Here's Jeremy's TEB exhibition to Phillip Phillips' "Home" (a familiar song for NBC London Olympics gymnastic watchers ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YyB5kaY2-U

 

[Meredith]

Here's Jeremy's TEB exhibition to Phillip Phillips' "Home" (a familiar song for NBC London Olympics gymnastic watchers ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YyB5kaY2-U

Thank you, Sylvia. Again, another great choice of music. IMO, of course.

 

[Meredith]

Here's Jeremy's TEB exhibition to Phillip Phillips' "Home" (a familiar song for NBC London Olympics gymnastic watchers ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YyB5kaY2-U

Thank you, Sylvia. Again, another great choice of music.

 

[Meredith]

Here's Jeremy's TEB exhibition to Phillip Phillips' "Home" (a familiar song for NBC London Olympics gymnastic watchers ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YyB5kaY2-U

Thank you, Sylvia. Again, another great choice of music.

 

[os168]

Jeremy really need to clean his amazing pair of gems this year, just so i can put it on my fav list. Please win the US championship this year, my fav US men's skater.

His Bring me home remains amazing as the music.

 

[triple_toe]

Jeremy really need to clean his amazing pair of gems this year

 

[aftershocks]

Wow what a lovely photo of Jeremy with a beautiful lady on each arm!

https://twitter.com/i/#!/jeremyabbottpcf/media/slideshow?url=http://instagr.am/p/RsooeiG8Lb/

I wonder where (at what event) the photo was snapped?


I really like this one a lot too ...

https://twitter.com/i/#!/jeremyabbottpcf/media/slideshow?url=http://instagr.am/p/Q-Mnadm8L6/


Oooh and this "SICK" drawing from a talented Jeremy fan!

https://twitter.com/i/#!/jeremyabbottpcf/media/slideshow?url=http://instagr.am/p/Qz1CyXm8AM/


ETA:

https://twitter.com/i/#!/jeremyabbottpcf/media/slideshow?url=http://instagr.am/p/P-EXUFG8ND/

Really? Well, I suppose it's a cool slogan for Detroit and DSC skaters too.


Awww, this one's cute ... of Yuka and Benji (So You Think You Can Dance) Schwimmer

https://twitter.com/i/#!/jeremyabbottpcf/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com/3OHOmCZj

Sweet
https://twitter.com/i/#!/jeremyabbottpcf/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com/YJUZKB1u

Cool Swing sp Art! This fan is terrifically talented:

https://twitter.com/i/#!/jeremyabbottpcf/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com/WHSkH320

 

[Sylvia]

The tweeted photo of Jeremy with Ashley & Alissa was taken at the Scott Hamilton CARES benefit show in early November - thread in GSD: http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/sho...lton-and-Friends-quot-cancer-benefit-ice-show

Jeremy is featured on the cover of the December issue of SKATING magazine: http://skatingmagazineblog.com/2012/12/03/skating-magazine-december-cover/

 

[centerpt1]

Just bumping this up to express my respect for Jeremy Abbott as a skater, artist and person.

He has brought so much to the sport-so much more than Worlds placements, or Nationals placements.

Heart, originality, variety of expression, musicality, artistry. Just to watch him skate around is amazing.

I am not sure what his being left off the 4CC team means. Not sure what his most recent tweet means.

Retiring? I know it has to happen some day. Personally, I hope he recovers to skate again next season.

Either way, he deserves respect for his accomplishments.

 

[B.Cooper]

Just bumping this up to express my respect for Jeremy Abbott as a skater, artist and person.

He has brought so much to the sport-so much more than Worlds placements, or Nationals placements.

Heart, originality, variety of expression, musicality, artistry. Just to watch him skate around is amazing.

I am not sure what his being left off the 4CC team means. Not sure what his most recent tweet means.

Retiring? I know it has to happen some day. Personally, I hope he recovers to skate again next season.

Either way, he deserves respect for his accomplishments.

Not sure where the idea of retirement came from..... Did not read that into his tweets.
Jeremy will come back next season, no doubt in my mind. He had a rough day. That's all. He needs to find his anchor and build from that.

 

[centerpt1]

But with no points from 4cc will he get gp invites? USFS dumped him from 4CC-will they even submit his name for the GP series?