ETA, also - sorcery, war, terrorism, destruction, debauchery, horror, and general despair and dread?
Ah. So, much like the murder, treachery, betrayal, infidelity, stabbing, poisoning, treason, and general madness and mayhem of how many opera/ballet/classical programs we've seen over the past few decades?
ETA, also - sorcery, war, terrorism, destruction, debauchery, horror, and general despair and dread?
I don't recall any skater ever using Dust in the Wind, at least at the top international level. It will be interesting to see what Patrick does with it. He is very talented when it comes to interpreting nuances so expect he'll do the music justice.
As to Hallellujah, I'm just very meh. I'm a die hard Leonard Cohen fan, so prefer his original version the best. But I don't recall any skater ever using the original.
Ok, I'm going to be the mala voce (what else is new)
Dust in the Wind is a *horrid* tune. I hated it in the 70s, when it was all over the radio (yes, young'uns, we had this thing called radio, we listened to it) and time has not improved my opinion. "All we aaaaerrre is Dust in the Wind....." I can't get that horrible vocalist's voice out of my head Patrick is waaaay better than this song.
I also don't like Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah. There is, to my surprise, a listenable version of Hallelujah by "Three Canadian Tenors". Nate and Deanna used it last year. Patrick, Canadian tenors, come on, at least use that one!
But it looks like I am the distinct minority
Dust in the wind is such a dreary depressing song
Oh dear. It is almost August. That must be extremely frustrating and stressful for them. Fingers crossed for themI've heard Chock/Bates Lala-Land is not going to happen. I also heard they had another Free Dance after that and now again a new one... which means 3 different programs, AGAIN! My source is reliable.
We need a warhorse roulette wheel. Skaters who can't decide, are in last-minute panic or have no taste could leave it the fates!I bet you it's Carmen. Maybe Phantom? They've already done Les Mis, I don't see them going after Black Swan or Don Quixote, so I think it'll be Carmen.
One good thing about Chan's music selection is that if he biffs it up til next Tuesday, he can just say that it's a euphemism for his theme and the interpretation will be more authentic.
I do think it's beautiful though and will highlight his skating skills really well. It's just kind of to see people lose their sh!t when it's so sad and melancholy. "OMG yes, it's depression!"
I think Hallelujah is a haunting choice for Patrick - the philosopher-skater. An operatic farewell tour. Let us shower him with bouquets. (I'm not being mean. I think he knows even with the breathtaking programs he's capable of skating won't turn back for him or anyone else)I think the other versions are really orchestrated and fully-produced, but it seems Patrick wants a rawer, more introspective version. I think Jeff Buckley's version was chosen because it seems more personal and less theatrical. Probably the mood he wants to give for his Olympic program.
I've heard Chock/Bates Lala-Land is not going to happen. I also heard they had another Free Dance after that and now again a new one... which means 3 different programs, AGAIN! My source is reliable.
You mean that isn't what they do already?We need a warhorse roulette wheel. Skaters who can't decide, are in last-minute panic or have no taste could leave it the fates!
I've heard Chock/Bates Lala-Land is not going to happen. I also heard they had another Free Dance after that and now again a new one... which means 3 different programs, AGAIN! My source is reliable.
I've heard Chock/Bates Lala-Land is not going to happen. I also heard they had another Free Dance after that and now again a new one... which means 3 different programs, AGAIN! My source is reliable.
Shae has choreographed Ashley's La La Land, so at least we have thatSomeone mentioned that Bourne/Kraatz would have been perfect for La La Land, and I have to agree. Now I wish they were still around to do it.
Yes! Now this makes my day. I love any program where Shae Lynn has had a hand in the choreography.Shae has choreographed Ashley's La La Land, so at least we have that
Me too! I think the world of her. Have you seen Jackie Wong's mini documentary on Ash and Shae making La La Land?Yes! Now this makes my day. I love any program where Shae Lynn has had a hand in the choreography.
Patrick can outdo Sasha in one stroke. IMO, of course.I just re-watched Sasha's version of Hallelujah. GORGEOUS. Patrick won't be able to do that. She was utterly amazing.
Thank you! I haven't watched it yet, but I just found it on YouTube!Me too! I think the world of her. Have you seen Jackie Wong's mini documentary on Ash and Shae making La La Land?
Well alrighty then. Here's the perfect music for last minute panic attacks.We need a warhorse roulette wheel. Skaters who can't decide, are in last-minute panic or have no taste could leave it the fates!
No, Patrick won't be able to do that. Of course not. Why would he want to? Patrick will do his own special version of GORGEOUS!I just re-watched Sasha's version of Hallelujah. GORGEOUS. Patrick won't be able to do that. She was utterly amazing.
We shall see. Can't wait. It is some of my favorite music.No, Patrick won't be able to do that. Of course not. Why would he want to? Patrick will do his own special version of GORGEOUS!