2018-19 Programs and Choreographers

[VGThuy]

The music is ~20 years ago Cohen/Nikodinov. I like the song and I was a big fan of the ‘live’ version they played on MTV constantly when I was a kid, but unfortunately, I don’t see it being a great choice now other than in a cheesy exhibition.

Now that you mentioned the video, you made me think of something. VH1 used to have a show where they would show random groups of people (usually of one demographic) a music video and record their reactions on the spot. One of my faves was a group of elders' reaction to J.Lo's "Waiting for Tonight" and they kept talking about how she was getting herself ready for sex with varying reactions about that. That show showed a bunch of elementary school aged children (like they were 8-10) a video of that song where Celine is singing with that violinist. The kids started talking about how Celine and the other woman must have been lesbians and in love with each other and that's all they kept talking about it.

 

[aftershocks]

McNamara/Carpenter:
RD: Desde El Alma
FD: Porz Goret by Yann Tiersen

I wonder if M/C will perform Desde El Alma to lyrics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVxR4gfhih0

Look at this aerial acrobatic dance pair performing to Porz Goret by Yann Tiersen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3jCiCrsx0


And I wonder if this is the version of Vuelvo al Sur that the Parsons will be using:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Otelte6m5Q

 

[Dobre]

I wonder if M/C will perform Desde El Alma to lyrics:

No lyrics. (Which I think is a good thing. It keeps the program cohesive. I didn't even realize when I watched it live that there were two separate pieces of music).

Vinyame was kind enough to post video links to the rhythm dances and free dances from McNamara & Carpenter and the Parson in the U.S. Ice Dance thread.

McNamara/Carpenter's RD at LPIDI: https://youtu.be/5IIyMiTP5Sg
McNamara/Carpenter's FD: https://youtu.be/sUbgGVwaShg
Parsons/Parsons' RD: https://youtu.be/EYqZa0QnIk0
Parsons/Parsons' FD: https://youtu.be/7HSaY7dnbzw

 

[sleepingsleeping]

Gabrielle Daleman　According to the announcement of the Japanese show
SP
I Have Nothing Probably whitney Houston

It seems that "I Have Nothing" was introduced as SP of Gabriella at the Japanese show.
Since it is tweeted by multiple people, it seems that there was an introduction "SP" as a fact.
https://twitter.com/diagonalstsq/status/1023869854573453313

 

[DobrinFan]

And T. Tarasova is on a roll She helped choreographed Artur Danielian's SP and LP bringing her program count to 5!

Pics:
http://ltk-cska.ru/files/uploads/images/1533045795.png
http://ltk-cska.ru/files/uploads/images/1533045823.png

Source: http://ltk-cska.ru/news/1359-programmyi-dlya--artura-danielyana-gotovyi.html

 

[Habs]

Per KMT’s insta story Moore-Towers/Marinaro are skating to:

SP: Leona Lewis cover of “the first time ever I saw your face”

LP: Pink Floyd medley

I'm intrigued by this.

 

[jmtfti]

Ton Consul posted an Instagram Story a week or so ago on the ice at St. Leonard with "Great Gig in the Sky" playing in the background for someone. For what that's worth!

 

[binbinwinwin]

Eunsoo Lim
SP - Somewhere in Time OST (Jeff Buttle)
LP - Chicago OST (Akiko Suzuki)

Choi Dabin 2018-19 Programs
SP - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
LP - Carmen
Kenji Miyamoto for both

Junehyoung Lee 2018-19 Programs
SP - Eternally by Il Volo
LP - Rach 2
David Wilson for both

source:
http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2018080110484425187

 

[cgirl8]

Daisuke Takahashi
SP: The Sheltering Sky by Ryuichi Sakamoto, choreography: David Wilson
FS: Pale Green Ghosts by John Grant, choreography: Benoit Richaud

https://twitter.com/TeamKISSandCry/status/1024494760705196032
https://twitter.com/TeamKISSandCry/status/1024495469018284033

 

[Tinami Amori]

Daisuke Takahashi
SP: The Sheltering Sky by Ryuichi Sakamoto, choreography: David Wilson

this is Il Te Nel Deserto from Bertolucci's film ...... and what or who exactly would Daisuke be portraying....

 

[sleepingsleeping]

Daisuke Takahashi
SP: The Sheltering Sky by Ryuichi Sakamoto, choreography: David Wilson
FS: Pale Green Ghosts by John Grant, choreography: Benoit Richaud

https://twitter.com/TeamKISSandCry/status/1024494760705196032
https://twitter.com/TeamKISSandCry/status/1024495469018284033

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWR0-4QxSjg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux1fglC0aT0

It is a challenging choice of music. I am interested in how to express these music.

 

[ostile17]

Daisuke Takahashi
SP: The Sheltering Sky by Ryuichi Sakamoto, choreography: David Wilson
FS: Pale Green Ghosts by John Grant, choreography: Benoit Richaud

https://twitter.com/TeamKISSandCry/status/1024494760705196032
https://twitter.com/TeamKISSandCry/status/1024495469018284033

More precisely it's the version of Pale Green Ghosts with the BBC Philarmonic Orchestra

Source: Official Site

【 Short Program】
Song: The Sheltering Sky
Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Choreographer: David Wilson

【Free Skating】
Song: Pale Green Ghosts (with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra)
Lyrics / Composer: John Grant
Choreographer: Benoît Richaud

 

[NinjaTurtles]

More precisely it's the version of Pale Green Ghosts with the BBC Philarmonic Orchestra

Hmm. Wonder if he'll use the Bells of Moscow intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9_ZQeWbc20

 

[The Accordion]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I am SO excited to see Takahashi's programs!!!!

 

[ostile17]

Hmm. Wonder if he'll use the Bells of Moscow intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9_ZQeWbc20

According this footage he will!

TV news report from today
https://youtu.be/lbHNh3cts1w

 

[NinjaTurtles]

According this footage he will!

TV news report from today
https://youtu.be/lbHNh3cts1w

Dai doing footwork. His return is breathing new life into my figure skating soul.

 

[ostile17]

this is Il Te Nel Deserto from Bertolucci's film ...... and what or who exactly would Daisuke be portraying....

Daisuke said "I hope in SP I will be able to express its world firmly, with the idea overflowing in the choreography and with its piano melody. For LP, a unique choreography brought out a new style.”

 

[Tinami Amori]

Daisuke said "I hope in SP I will be able to express its world firmly, with the idea overflowing in the choreography and with its piano melody. For LP, a unique choreography brought out a new style.”

Thanks! i am sure anything by Diasuke will look great! interesting choices...

 

[MrMystery]

Nice and interesting choices for Dai. Looking forward to seeing them, and the condition he is in.

 

[Rock2]

Per KMT’s insta story Moore-Towers/Marinaro are skating to:

SP: Leona Lewis cover of “the first time ever I saw your face”

LP: Pink Floyd medley

Decent choices.

The First Time is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It was on my list for someone to skate to. I might have given it to Weaver and Poje for their FD for these past Olympics as a more evolved Je Suis Malade.

I find the Leona Lewis version lacking soul and a bit screechy. I don't think anyone has been able to touch Roberta Flack on this, although many have tried. As much as I prefer modern cuts on many classics, I would have gone straight to the original source on this one. Let's see how it goes.

 

[muffinplus]

The Sheltering Sky for Daisuke will be great... I enjoyed Muramoto/Reed's program to this music. I can picture the footwork sequences already!

I'm really really really hoping Daisuke can go to Worlds so that I can see him perform live finally

 

[Jeschke]

Per KMT’s insta story Moore-Towers/Marinaro are skating to:
SP: Leona Lewis cover of “the first time ever I saw your face”

Of all the pairs out there,...they chose this song

 

[Rock2]

Of all the pairs out there,...they chose this song

It has the potential to be as cringeworthy as Walsh/Michaud's interpretation of "I just can't help falling in love with you" on the JGP last year.

It's probably best that they do more of a pop version that doesn't command as much emotion. I'm not sure if they could tap into the soulful elements of a version like Flack's. Let's see what they come up with.

 

[Enchanted]

Eunsoo Lim
SP - Somewhere in Time OST (Jeff Buttle)
LP - Chicago OST (Akiko Suzuki)

Choi Dabin 2018-19 Programs
SP - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
LP - Carmen
Kenji Miyamoto for both

Junehyoung Lee 2018-19 Programs
SP - Eternally by Il Volo
LP - Rach 2
David Wilson for both

source:
http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2018080110484425187

Those choices for Choi are quite ambitious, especially Carmen. She is a rather timid performer after all.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Those choices for Choi are quite ambitious, especially Carmen. She is a rather timid performer after all.

Kinda agree, 2 extroverted pieces of music and characters. She seems more introverted. Lovely skater!!!

But warhorse central.

 

[aftershocks]

Of all the pairs out there,...they chose this song

It has the potential to be as cringeworthy as Walsh/Michaud's interpretation of "I just can't help falling in love with you" on the JGP last year.

It's probably best that they do more of a pop version that doesn't command as much emotion. I'm not sure if they could tap into the soulful elements of a version like Flack's. Let's see what they come up with.

So you guys don't like love ballads. I didn't find Walsh/Michaud's former music selection 'cringeworthy.' Its just a matter that how you choose to work with such a selection can be dicey if it ends up not having much depth and resonance. It can be syrupy sweet and trivial. I thought what they ended up with was okay for the junior ranks. W/M seemed to be trying to channel a bit of Pap/Ciz and James/Cipres with their program choices and costumes that season. Everyone tries to find inspirations. I think they reworked at least one of those programs though. It's a matter of making choices and seeing what works and what doesn't, unless you are Tar/Mor and decide to ignore what doesn't work and still end up being rewarded for dreck.

Julie Marcotte usually makes deft choices, so we'll see how it turns out. Let's face it, everyone was wrong about the KMT/MM partnership, so let's wait a bit before passing judgment on their music choices this season. But sure if you don't like love ballads, cover your ears or use their new sp as a fridge break.

 

[Jeschke]

So you guys don't like love ballads.

So you guys don't like love ballads.
But sure if you don't like love ballads, cover your ears or use their new sp as a fridge break.

I love the song.

 

[aftershocks]

I love the song.

Tsk, tsk. You so naughty Trainwreck Boss.

Who would you like then performing to this song, Hocke/Blommaert?

 

[Jeschke]

Amy Lin SP:
'Now we are free' (instrumental, Gladiator OST)
weird music cut in the end to a different piece (not the Gladiator OST)

 

[Ka3sha]

Alina Zagitova
SP: “The Phantom of the Opera”
choreographed by Daniil Gleikhengauz
https://instagram.com/p/BiPo-9ElQOR/

Video (from THE ICE): https://youtu.be/6_7rghizj_o