2023-24 Program Music and Choreographers

[Belsornia]

New team Layla Karnes / Liam Carr (GBR) have announced their programmes:
RD: Eurythmics Medley, including Sweet Dreams
FD: Hit the Road Jack (2Wei cover)

Layla Karnes and Liam Carr on Instagram: "Music announcement! RD - “Eurythmics Medley” by @eurythmicsmusic - a dynamic program in honor of our hibernating friends, the hedgehog, and to raise awareness for the amazing work carried out by @tiggywinkle

51 likes, 0 comments - team_layla_liam on June 10, 2023: "Music announcement! RD - “Eurythmics Medley” by @eurythmicsmusic - a dynamic program in honor of our hibernating friends, the hedgehog,...".

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So far, so predictable. But the RD is about hedgehogs!

a dynamic program in honor of our hibernating friends, the hedgehog, and to raise awareness for the amazing work carried out by @tiggywinklesuk

 

[Kateri]

New team Layla Karnes / Liam Carr (GBR) have announced their programmes:
RD: Eurythmics Medley, including Sweet Dreams
FD: Hit the Road Jack (2Wei cover)

Layla Karnes and Liam Carr on Instagram: "Music announcement! RD - “Eurythmics Medley” by @eurythmicsmusic - a dynamic program in honor of our hibernating friends, the hedgehog, and to raise awareness for the amazing work carried out by @tiggywinkle

51 likes, 0 comments - team_layla_liam on June 10, 2023: "Music announcement! RD - “Eurythmics Medley” by @eurythmicsmusic - a dynamic program in honor of our hibernating friends, the hedgehog,...".

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So far, so predictable. But the RD is about hedgehogs!

I know absolutely nothing about this team, but I am already sold on "Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams except it's about hedgehogs".

 

[Karen-W]

Rizzo FS music - "Fix You"

Matteo Rizzo on Instagram: "FP 2023/24 Fix you 🟦 By @luca.lanotte_skater • • #Figureskating #pattinaggiosughiaccio #pattinaggiodifigura #iceskating #ice #competitions #race #olympics #japan #italiateam #fisg4passion #icelab #fiammeazzurre #go #trav

2,040 likes, 26 comments - matteorizzoo on June 16, 2023: "FP 2023/24 Fix you 🟦 By @luca.lanotte_skater • • #Figureskating #pattinaggiosughiaccio #pattinaggiodifigura #iceskating #ice #competitions...".

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Who is looking forward to this modern warhorse yet again?

 

[Ananas Astra]

Rizzo FS music - "Fix You"

Matteo Rizzo on Instagram: "FP 2023/24 Fix you 🟦 By @luca.lanotte_skater • • #Figureskating #pattinaggiosughiaccio #pattinaggiodifigura #iceskating #ice #competitions #race #olympics #japan #italiateam #fisg4passion #icelab #fiammeazzurre #go #trav

2,040 likes, 26 comments - matteorizzoo on June 16, 2023: "FP 2023/24 Fix you 🟦 By @luca.lanotte_skater • • #Figureskating #pattinaggiosughiaccio #pattinaggiodifigura #iceskating #ice #competitions...".

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Who is looking forward to this modern warhorse yet again?

After having skated to good classic rock music for years and Maneskin who are tolerable as well...this is a huge disappointment. Like trading a Lamborghini for a Fiat Panda.

 

[Wyliefan]

Deniss Vasiljevs (LVA)
SP: "Hallelujah" (version unknown)
Choreographer: Shae-Lynn Bourne

https://twitter.com/JudithDomi1/status/1669696225233313795

 

[Wyliefan]

Emma Goodstadt & Christian Bennett (CAN)
RD: "Love Shack" by the B-52s
Choreographer: Carol Lane & team (presumably)

Emma Goodstadt on Instagram: "Did someone say 80s? 💖 #rdannouncement #loveshack #goodstadtbennett #icedanceelite #skatecanada #skateontario #iskateriedell #edeaskates #mkblades"

553 likes, 49 comments - emmagoodstadt on June 16, 2023: "Did someone say 80s? 💖 #rdannouncement #loveshack #goodstadtbennett #icedanceelite #skatecanada #skateontario #iskateriedell #edeaskates...".

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[tennellicious]

Rizzo FS music - "Fix You"

bleak!

Deniss Vasiljevs (LVA)
SP: "Hallelujah" (version unknown)

pain!

I'm sorry but these music choices are so lazy. Neither of these programs will be anything we have seen dozens of times before.

Choreographers need to step up and start choosing better/more unique music.

 

[Ananas Astra]

Deniss Vasiljevs (LVA)
SP: "Hallelujah" (version unknown)
Choreographer: Shae-Lynn Bourne

https://twitter.com/JudithDomi1/status/1669696225233313795

laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame.

 

[jenny12]

Emma Goodstadt & Christian Bennett (CAN)
RD: "Love Shack" by the B-52s
Choreographer: Carol Lane & team (presumably)

Emma Goodstadt on Instagram: "Did someone say 80s? 💖 #rdannouncement #loveshack #goodstadtbennett #icedanceelite #skatecanada #skateontario #iskateriedell #edeaskates #mkblades"

553 likes, 49 comments - emmagoodstadt on June 16, 2023: "Did someone say 80s? 💖 #rdannouncement #loveshack #goodstadtbennett #icedanceelite #skatecanada #skateontario #iskateriedell #edeaskates...".

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I’ll just ignore the Fix You and Hallelujah choices and be thrilled about hearing the B-52s next season.

 

[Wyliefan]

This is probably Deniss getting back at everyone who thought "An Englishman in New York" was too weird.

 

[Ananas Astra]

This is probably Deniss getting back at everyone who thought "An Englishman in New York" was too weird.

He better bring up ****ing Jesus Christ resurrect during his dire-ass "Hallelujah"-program the moment I happen to watch it by accident.

 

[lauravvv]

pain!

I'm sorry but these music choices are so lazy. Neither of these programs will be anything we have seen dozens of times before.

laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame.

Yes, but I am sure Denis is going to skate beautifully to it. And, while it was probably Shae-Lynn Bourne's choice, he is not one to just accept everything he is offered. He wouldn't have agreed to this choice of music if he didn't want to skate to it. And, in any case, we can't blame Denis for skating to many warhorses, so I'm going to forgive him this one, especially if the FS music is not another warhorse.

 

[ChristineB]

Yes, but I am sure Denis is going to skate beautifully to it. And, while it was probably Shae-Lynn Bourne's choice, he is not one to just accept everything he is offered. He wouldn't have agreed to this choice of music if he didn't want to skate to it. And, in any case, we can't blame Denis for skating to many warhorses, so I'm going to forgive him this one, especially if the FS music is not another warhorse.

I also understand that the version he is using is not the standard version we are used to hearing repeatedly. It's not Cohen, Buckley, Lang, etc. It is said to be darker and very emotional, so I think he'll skate it brilliantly.

 

[Rukia]

I also understand that the version he is using is not the standard version we are used to hearing repeatedly. It's not Cohen, Buckley, Lang, etc. It is said to be darker and very emotional, so I think he'll skate it brilliantly.

So it's the The Osmonds cover?



I just googled "Hallelujah covers" for this joke and didn't even listen to this cover but it does exist

 

[ChristineB]

So it's the The Osmonds cover?



I just googled "Hallelujah covers" for this joke and didn't even listen to this cover but it does exist

I think it may be Thomas Feiner. Don't hold me to it, as I am not 100% certain, but I think this is correct.

 

[ChristineB]

So it's the The Osmonds cover?



I just googled "Hallelujah covers" for this joke and didn't even listen to this cover but it does exist

Definitely not an Osmonds cover!

 

[Frau Muller]

This is probably Deniss getting back at everyone who thought "An Englishman in New York" was too weird.

Deniss’ “Englishman” was so beautiful!
Maybe he’ll keep the Dvorak FS?

 

[ChristineB]

Deniss’ “Englishman” was so beautiful!
Maybe he’ll keep the Dvorak FS?

I loved "Englishman" but it seems like the judges didn't get it! I read that he's working on a new FS, as well.

 

[Rukia]

I loved "Englishman" but it seems like the judges didn't get it! I read that he's working on a new FS, as well.

Englishman was a work of art. The judges just needed to appreciate Deniss's artpop. Hopefully his new FS will be something interesting.

 

[ostile17]

I also understand that the version he is using is not the standard version we are used to hearing repeatedly. It's not Cohen, Buckley, Lang, etc. It is said to be darker and very emotional, so I think he'll skate it brilliantly.

John Cale's cover...

 

[Wyliefan]

Wesley Chiu (CAN)
SP: Romeo and Juliet incl. "Kissing You" by Sam Smith
Choreographer: Joey Russell is listed in his ISU bio

https://twitter.com/AnythingGOE/status/1670166721703944194

 

[tennellicious]

Yes, but I am sure Denis is going to skate beautifully to it. And, while it was probably Shae-Lynn Bourne's choice, he is not one to just accept everything he is offered. He wouldn't have agreed to this choice of music if he didn't want to skate to it. And, in any case, we can't blame Denis for skating to many warhorses, so I'm going to forgive him this one, especially if the FS music is not another warhorse.

I blame the choreographers much more than the skaters for these same lame choices, but I think the only way we'll start to get change is if skaters start advocating for more unique and modern music.

 

[umronnie]

I also understand that the version he is using is not the standard version we are used to hearing repeatedly. It's not Cohen, Buckley, Lang, etc. It is said to be darker and very emotional, so I think he'll skate it brilliantly.

Blah.
Why won't someone skate to Dr. Alban's Hallelujah for a change?

 

[Dobre]

I'm sure Deniss & Rizzo will skate beautifully to their music.

But, honestly, how much better would Ghostbusters be if Deniss & Rizzo were the ones skating to it.

Often one just wishes that the people who can skate to anything would be the ones that take the risks with their music.

 

[kwanette]

Kazuki Tomono 2023/24 FS: Halston by Stephan Moccio, choreographed by Misha Ge

 

[Sylvia]

Wesley Chiu (CAN)
SP: Romeo and Juliet incl. "Kissing You" by Sam Smith
Choreographer: Joey Russell is listed in his ISU bio

I heard that Russell did both of Chiu's programs again this year.
FS: Various selections from the Kill Bill OST with "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Jac Ross (thanks @shutterbug!) in the middle section.

Aleksa Rakic (CAN)
SP: "Biblical" by Calum Scott
FS (from 2022-23): "No One Like You" by Red Electrick (feat. Joseph Calleja); choreo. by Mark Pillay

Helena Carhart/Volodymyr Horovyi (USA)
Junior RD: Never Tear Us Apart" and "What You Need" by INXS

Zoe Larson/Andrii Kapran (UKR)
RD: Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited" / Bill Withers' "Just The Two of Us" / "It's Raining Men" by the Weather Girls
FD: Music from the Notre-Dame de Paris musical

 

[Wyliefan]

Carolane Soucisse & Shane Firus (IRL)
RD: "Super Freak, Give It To Me Baby, Mary Jane" by Rick James
Choreographer: Carol Lane & team (presumably)

https://twitter.com/InTheLoPodcast/status/1670543681437290497?t=jjnH9p5Pppz2YHcJlpjTKA&s=19

Courtney Hicks (USA)
SP: "Daylight" by David Kushner
Choregraphers: Jordan Moeller and Sonja Hilmer

FS: Florence and The Machine medley
Choreographer: Jordan Moeller

https://twitter.com/InTheLoPodcast/status/1671120303588532226?t=vx_5ZayR-Rl7aWsDAcAoJg&s=19

 

[Wyliefan]

Emilia "Milly" Murdock (she was the 2023 U.S. Nationals first alternate in Senior) will represent Spain starting in 2023-24 (her post today about training in Spain for the past month): https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct36yY1LtY9/

This is confirmed on her FSO website: https://emiliamurdock.figureskatersonline.com/about/

ETA Murdock's program music (also on her website) plus clips she posted last month:

SP: Cleopatra https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs4nd1rA6dD/
FS: "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr08tXAAE-G/
Choreographer: David Wilson (she mentioned in her post that Sara Hurtado worked with her on her new programs in Madrid)

 

[Sylvia]

LOL, I was about to cross-post Murdock's music here - link to the OES News thread where I just added another clip from her FS: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/oes-news-22-23.109888/page-5#post-6444351

ETA:

Josephine Lee (USA)
SP: "I Love Paris" by Zaz
...
https://www.instagram.com/p/Csj6KBpAKIb/

I've since been informed that the choreographer is Cindy Stuart.

 

[Wyliefan]

Thank you!