2017-2018 Program Music and Choreographers

[aftershocks]

^^ I would say, you usually don't seem to miss too much @Dobre.

Hopefully, both ladies are using different selections. Probably the music decisions were not entirely made by Brian Orser in either case.

 

[clairecloutier]

Astkahova/Rogonov SP: Mozart / Carmina Burana by Carl Orff

https://rsport.ria.ru/figure_skating/20170818/1124413441.html

Updated in spreadsheet

 

[Wyliefan]

I'm always in favor of more Mozart, but combined with Carmina Burana? That's going to be . . . interesting.

 

[clairecloutier]

I'm always in favor of more Mozart, but combined with Carmina Burana? That's going to be . . . interesting.

Yeah, seems like either of those selections could have stood on its own.

But Astakhova/Rogonov are sort of a "more is more" team when it comes to packaging, so I'm not too surprised.

It'll be interesting to see the final product.

 

[Karpenko]

Mozart and Carmina Burana... maybe the theme is opposites attract like a peaceful little bunny becomes friends with the T-Rex? whatever they're bringing the weird voids again at least.

 

[Jeschke]

Mozart and Carmina Burana... maybe the theme is opposites attract like a peaceful little bunny becomes friends with the T-Rex? whatever they're bringing the weird voids again at least.

requiem would work quite well with carmina burana, or?

 

[Wyliefan]

requiem would work quite well with carmina burana, or?

Yes, that's true.

 

[Karpenko]

requiem would work quite well with carmina burana, or?

Or they could be on your team eventually.

 

[aftershocks]

^^ Oh no @Karpenko, let's hope not! I really like Ashtakova/Rogonov. They are more fun to watch than the blandly elegant Zabijako/Enbert.

@Jeschke (TTBoss) updated his avatar pic!

 

[aftershocks]

I totally agree, they really tried something different and did it extremely well.

It's interesting that so many of us are on board with P/C's Lindy Hop after the fact. I totally agree. They were brave. Gaby took to it though with much more enthusiasm and motivation than did Guillaume. Since Gaby dances swing comps with her boyfriend on the side, Lindy Hop was not such a stretch for her. Whereas it was a bit more difficult for Guillaume to get into that rhythm. He didn't seem fully on board at first, and he made some minor mistakes. They weren't quite in sync throughout their SD at the start of the season.

So in retrospect, it was the fact that V/M had a boffo SD from the start and P/C had to work their way into perfecting the Lindy Hop that had perceptions of P/C's SD lagging behind a bit all season. And the Shibs, C/B, H/D & W/P doing well with hip hop, and G/P doing well with disco somewhat overshadowed what P/C were doing, at least for me. But agreed that did not mean P/C did not ultimately really work the Lindy Hop SD. It was underrated a bit in retrospect because it wasn't great right off the bat in comparison to other SDs. Also, Gaby/Guillaume worked out the kinks in their FD all season. I give them tremendous cred for sticking with their vision on the FD. By Worlds they were simply out-of-this-world in skating their FD -- absolutely amazing and unforgettable. Boggles the mind how they could do that with three straight seasons of mesmerizing FDs at Worlds!

Actually, I had been looking forward to seeing Guillaume performing hip hop, not swing. Interestingly, I think it's just that swing/blues suits Gaby more, whereas hip hop probably interests Guillaume more (he was certainly training hip hop a lot last summer with Tessa -- Whoa, maybe we should see Virtue/Cizeron doing hip hop on ice together for fun, while Scott and Gaby do something dramatic & romantic together on the ice, again for fun. That would be cool to see ).

 

[RoseRed]

Actually, I had been looking forward to seeing Guillaume performing hip hop, not swing. Interestingly, I think it's just that swing/blues suits Gaby more, whereas hip hop probably interests Guillaume more (he was certainly training hip hop a lot last summer with Tessa -- Whoa, maybe we should see Virtue/Cizeron doing hip hop on ice together for fun, while Scott and Gaby do something dramatic & romantic together on the ice, again for fun. That would be cool to see ).

I'd actually love that. That video of Tessa and Guillaume dancing together was very cool. And I bet Scott and Gaby would have fun; I remember them goofing off before the SD warmup at GPF: https://youtu.be/i9ip80oGeeQ

 

[aftershocks]

^^ Ah yes, I can totally see a fun entertaining switch of partners for exhibition performance working out so well! I'd pay to see it live.

It should be dramatic, romantic & comedic between Gaby and Scott!

 

[barbarafan]

Mariah Bell's programs showed up in her updated Team USA profile: http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/mariah_bell
SP: Across the Universe
FS: Music from the West Side Story soundtrack by the Original Broadway Cast

ETA:

Haven Denney/Brandon Frazier had announced their FS music back in June:
https://www.facebook.com/FSOnline/posts/10155401139388540
Their SP music has since appeared in their Team USA profile:
http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/team/denney_frazier
SP Music: "All of Me" by John Legend
FS Music: "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen

ETA #2:

Elizabet Tursynbaeva debuted her SP to a violin version of Carmen at Skate Ontario in Thornhill tonight.

it was very well done...very mature.....2 judges gave horrible pcs.....puke puke..

 

[Josh78]

I'm always in favor of more Mozart, but combined with Carmina Burana? That's going to be . . . interesting

I was actually expecting another elaborate early season music video/music choice reveal with the out of left field character angle for their programs that we've gotten the past few seasons, and I'm a little disappointed we didn't get it lol

 

[kwanfan1818]

I was hoping for another trailer...

 

[aftershocks]

^^ Yeah, I loved A/R's story videos. But they probably need to put what little funds they have toward their training rather than promoting themselves. Although, they could use more of that too along with sponsors and some politicking in their favor. They are fun to watch, despite needing some polishing and fine-tuning of their technique and rough edges.

 

[Jeschke]

Weinzierl is skating to Je sui malade sung in Italian.

Maybe someone can specify which program.
Not the program I expected from Weinzierl.

 

[Coco]

Maybe C&B should skate to "Let It Be" instead.

Honestly, this is a lot easier to see. I think "Let It Be" has a lot more going on, musically, then "Imagine."

 

[Tinami Amori]

I was actually expecting another elaborate early season music video/music choice reveal with the out of left field character angle for their programs that we've gotten the past few seasons, and I'm a little disappointed we didn't get it lol

There is still hope! ...... very little hope, but some...... Carmina Burana is not just O Fortuna, it has 24/25 segments. Mozart as well offers a lot to chose from. From both there are several compatible pieces, quite a few i am sure..... but here are some possibilities....

Estuanse Interius – (Internal Fire/Burning Inside) goes with Commendatore Aria…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTxggoE48wk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY_bQpmEBc0

Dulcessime (Dearest/Sweetest) goes with “Queen of the Night”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukIjp5m1x0o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpVV9jShEzU

… these potentially also fit well with Queen of the Night as well…..

Amore volat undique (Love is in the air?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKY9bz6WZ-0

In trutina – (at peace ?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu6FkeRRdVI

..... it's not likely ...... but possible.....

 

[CassAgain]

Very cool The Americans vibe from Lubov and Dylan and their In the Air Tonight short program. Both in head to toe black. (Costumes subject to change, but Lubov looks amazing, Canadian pair girl fit in a catsuit.)

 

[DobrinFan]

Elizaveta Nugumanova
SP: "La La Land"

SP video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uaP78WlJKk

 

[AxelAnnie]

Sigh........Ashley. First time I have listened to any La La Land music. It is worse than I thought.

 

[Karpenko]

Sigh........Ashley. First time I have listened to any La La Land music. It is worse than I thought.

Her's will be much, much, much better than any of the others. you should go to Jackie Wong's YouTube and check out his fluff piece on her program, it honestly looks pretty good!

( There will be some Oly season skating-movie trailers coming soon....just not necessarily by A/R )

Looking forward to seeing Luba and Dylan's program, I've always liked that song. I kind of prefer lil' Kim's version, but that wouldn't go over too well in skating.

 

[chapis]

Sigh........Ashley. First time I have listened to any La La Land music. It is worse than I thought.

Well, IMO the problem is Elizaveta and/or the choreographer, not the music.

 

[Jeschke]

More german programs update:
'La La Land' haters better don't read any further

What I know is that we have got two more La La Land programs this season. Dastich is skating a SP to it and Bock her FS.

 

[Karpenko]

All the more reason why I'm #teamSchott Good lord it's everywhere.

 

[Willin]

Parsons/Parsons are doing Ghost Dancers - a very creative/unique choice despite being inspired by another team.

 

[morqet]

Parsons/Parsons are doing Ghost Dancers - a very creative/unique choice despite being inspired by another team.

It's becoming a quite the sibling dance team warhorse - Duchesnays, Shibs & now Parsons.

 

[Ka3sha]

Anastasia Gubanova
SP: "Summertime" performed by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and "Booty Swing" by Parov Stelar
LP: "Hope" by Abel Korzeniowsky
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00101198.htm

 

[Dobre]

Anastasia Gubanova
LP: "Hope" by Abel Korzeniowsky

Is this her Romeo & Juliet program from last season?