Music I wish someone would skate to: 2020 Edition :)

[Orm Irian]

I would love somebody to skate to the OST from the Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell TV adaptation. The opening theme, the Horse Sands music, Magic in the Cathedral, The Return of the Raven King, Jonathan Strange's theme, and the Lost-Hope Waltz are all gorgeous and you could make a fantastic otherworldly free skate from them.

 

[avivadawn]

Road to Perdition soundtrack.

 

[mjb52]

I'm into this song they keep playing during zamboni makes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaGjz4dtr3o - I could see a cool dance to this, I'm thinking Shevchenko/Eremenko

 

[avivadawn]

Smetana’s “The Moldau” would make a stunning pairs short. I’m picturing it for some reason on Knierim/Frazier. They could do it justice.

 

[Vash01]

Smetana’s “The Moldau” would make a stunning pairs short. I’m picturing it for some reason on Knierim/Frazier. They could do it justice.

It is my favorite too. I heard that a US skater had skated to it. I don’t remember his name right now.

ETA- I found the thread where it was discussed.

Underused classical music

When in doubt, turn to the 1990s Ukrainian guys ;) I know this music isn't from the classical era but I've always wanted to see a well-choreographed program skated to Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFPjFjUonX8 Dmitri Dmitrenko 1997 fS Tchaikovsky: nobody...

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Ryan Jahnke skated to it at the 1998 US nationals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oepd_mMHhZ4

 

[Simone411]

I originally posted this in the "To Sing for the Day" thread. I totally love Ella Fitzgerald, and I would love someone to skate to her version of this song. I believe Bradie, Karen, Starr or even Jason could make this a signature program.

Blue Skies

 

[jennysk8oboe]

Great choice, Simone411! No one quite like Ella. Hope someone does skate to it soon.

 

[jennysk8oboe]

Here’s one I some dancers could really have fun with: Rachmaninoff’s Italian Polka. Search on YouTube for a version played by and arranged by Vyacheslav Gryaznov. When will the polka be used again??

 

[Simone411]

Searched for it @jennysk8oboe, and I totally agree with you! Someone needs to skate to it!

Rachmaninoff: Italian Polka - Vyacheslav Gryaznov

 

[alchemy void]

I realize I bitch about bad slow covers in skating all the time, but the new Years & Years cover of It's A Sin is awesome and would make for a impactful SP, particularly for a more seasoned men's skater.

 

[Kateri]

I realize I bitch about bad slow covers in skating all the time, but the new Years & Years cover of It's A Sin is awesome and would make for a impactful SP, particularly for a more seasoned men's skater.

Only if they switch back to the original for a go-hard footwork section at the end!

 

[mjb52]

I think I suggested This Bitter Earth awhile ago. Feels like there is nothing you can suggest that hasn't been done by somebody, so I am sure there is a junior from Belgium who already has it covered, but I would still like to see it again!

Did a search and it looks like Weaver/Poje did a program to it that got a mixed reaction.

 

[Frau Muller]

Here’s one I some dancers could really have fun with: Rachmaninoff’s Italian Polka. Search on YouTube for a version played by and arranged by Vyacheslav Gryaznov. When will the polka be used again??

Someone has! Bestemianova/Bukin:

Natalia Bestemianova & Andrei Bukin USR - 1986 European Championships OSP

Polka - CDs: 1st, OSP: 2nd, FD: 1st, gold medalJan. 28th - feb. 2nd, Copenhagen, DEN

m.youtube.com

 

[jennysk8oboe]

Thanks, Frau Muller. You have a good memory. I think the flexibility of tempi in the piano version would make a better dance. I believe it was originally scored as a piano 4- hand piece.

 

[alchemy void]

Only if they switch back to the original for a go-hard footwork section at the end!

Yes! I'll edit the music this weekend.

 

[elka_sk8]

Both of these are probably more short program material:

None But the Lonely Heart by Tchaikovsky

Anne of Green Gables (from the 1980s miniseries)

ETA- also the Finding Neverland soundtrack, although it seems like someone must have skated to this!

 

[cmk]

A skater looking for something “outside the box” should consider this classic:

La Grange - ZZ Top.

Eta: Elvis or Javi could have pulled this off back in their day — and I could’ve sworn there was a skater who actually used this for a long program (free skate) Hmm, not sure.

Tonya Harding skated to ZZ top ( although I don't think it was that song).

 

[Spikefan]

I’m hoping for a “Queen’s Gambit” program next season. The Main Title, Moscow Invitational 1968, Jolene and Sygrayem are all lovely pieces. Not necessarily a Beth program but that the music is used.

 

[Seerek]

ETA- also the Finding Neverland soundtrack, although it seems like someone must have skated to this!

I only remember Sarah Meier during the 2006 Olympic season ( makes sense since the movie was released the year before).

 

[Sonata]

Anne of Green Gables (from the 1980s miniseries)

I was literally coming into this thread to post this suggestion. The music by Hagood Hardy is gorgeous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bad-2U4t5pY&list=RDbad-2U4t5pY&start_radio=1&ab_channel=HagoodHardy-Topic

If a skater wants to capture the lifelong devotion of 38-50 year-old women around the world, this is the music to pick.

 

[mjb52]

I watched the Soviet film Wings awhile ago and the central motif music-wise is very beautiful. It's probably too short for a program in and of itself, but maybe it could be combined with other music from the film or just other music generally? It's pretty melancholy though so I don't know if it would be too much of a "downer." It's crazy that Shepitko was so young when she died; we really missed out by not seeing more films from her.

 

[Lemonade20]

My personal favourite is "Love Bites" by Def Leppard. Definitely too long a song, but I can see someone skating to it on a mountain lake.

 

[alchemy void]

I am very basic and very gay but I need someone to turn this into a SP next season:

https://youtu.be/1alsVJTf6zQ

Skating definitely needs to bring back the sax, as it was somewhat prevalent in the 80s and early 90s. And what better way to do it than with a disco sax cover of Kylie Minogue's best song in years?

 

[Lemonade20]

I am very basic and very gay but I need someone to turn this into a SP next season:

https://youtu.be/1alsVJTf6zQ

Skating definitely needs to bring back the sax, as it was somewhat prevalent in the 80s and early 90s. And what better way to do it than with a disco sax cover of Kylie Minogue's best song in years?

Yes!!!

 

[zigzig]

Girl From the North Country cast album!

Particularly Tight Connection to My Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpyJcAlWhKQ

I Want You could also be good for pairs

I Want You

Provided to YouTube by Sony Music UKI Want You · Sam Reid · Claudia JollyGirl from the North Country (Original London Cast Recording)℗ 2017 Sony Music Entert...

www.youtube.com

 

[elka_sk8]

I was literally coming into this thread to post this suggestion. The music by Hagood Hardy is gorgeous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bad-2U4t5pY&list=RDbad-2U4t5pY&start_radio=1&ab_channel=HagoodHardy-Topic

If a skater wants to capture the lifelong devotion of 38-50 year-old women around the world, this is the music to pick.

Guilty as charged- 41 here. Such a sentimental childhood favorite!

 

[jennysk8oboe]

Maybe MacArthur Park???

 

[jiejie]

Maybe MacArthur Park???

Well there is this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7xVflNAX6c

Gordie McKellen. (Lifetime ban USFSA, for events during his post-competitive coaching career.)

 

[Frau Muller]

I just watched a film of the San Francisco Ballet in choreographer Mark Morris’ exuberant Sandpaper Ballet. It’s danced to a dozen or so mid-century pop tunes by Leroy Anderson (of Sleigh Ride & Typewriter Song fame). The catchiest of tunes in the ballet is “Fiddle Faddle” - a lightning-quick combo of jazz, classical & Broadway. Boy, would that make an amazing program for a Jason Brown or other highly-musical skater!
The tune:

"Fiddle Faddle" by Leroy Anderson

Here I present "Fiddle Faddle" by Leroy Anderson. The piece was composed in 1947.

m.youtube.com

Alas, most of the ballet is not on YouTube, so I cannot link to the visuals...but listen to the music & you get the idea.

Jason Brown & Mark Morris, please meet! Or...Keegan Messing?!

 

[Simone411]

I just posted a song by the B-52's in the "What Song Are You Listening To Now" thread. It's from the B-52's Whammy album. Then I realized it could be the theme song for the "Figure Skating Baby News" thread.

Song For A Future Generation