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

[Simone411]

I think the skating world needs something along the lines of "Don't Cha" by Pussycat Dolls .

Alright then. I'm adding this one! - Dance This Mess Around by the B-52's. Also, Cake and Give Me Back My Man by the B-52's

ETA: Seriously though. I would love to have a skater perform to These Eyes by The Guess Who.

 

[Bellanca]

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.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

tee-hee

 

[shan]

The American ice dance team of Kimberly Navarro and Brent Bommentre skated their long program to this in the 2006-2007 season (Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, and The End). It used to be available on Youtube, but was removed (copyright issues?). It was a really a well choreographed and skated long program. One of the all-time favorites of this rabid Beatles fan I would also like to see an ice dance team skate to "Something."

I loved this program so much! Whenever I hear this music, I think of that FD!

 

[shan]

My wish is always Beethoven 7th Symphony 2nd Movement I love how it starts off slowly and then gets going!!

In between grading and making tons of videos for my students, I've been watching The Man in the High Castle. I'm partway through season 2, but I really like it and the soundtrack!

My favorite parts of the season 2 soundtrack are:

Juliana's Letter

Cherry Blossoms

Lebensborn

Kotimichi

 

[paskatefan]

My wish is always Beethoven 7th Symphony 2nd Movement I love how it starts off slowly and then gets going!!

Oh, yes!

 

[Bellanca]

Thinking hip to the trip stuff — so anything from Tangerine Dream would be heavenly.

Or a smooth, easygoing instrumental piece...

If a more modern twist is desired, think Pink Floyd especially a David Gilmour influenced tune.

Please, no ear-shattering vocals or worse yet a cringeworthy cover of ear-shattering vocals. Yowza!

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Theme music to Jaws.

Haha.

Two skaters, Canada's Gary Beacom in 1984, and Ukraine's Maxim Shevtsov in 1996, both used Jaws as part of their free skates.

The audience reaction to their music in both instances was priceless.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Has anyone skated to anything by Philip Glass? It would be risky I guess but I would love to see it.

For some reason, I am reminded of the South Park episode where the kids performed a non-offensive non-denominational xmas play (set to the music of Philip Glass).

south park - non offensive non denominational xmas

'tis the season!

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[Shyjosie]

My wish is always Beethoven 7th Symphony 2nd Movement I love how it starts off slowly and then gets going!!

Here are the Duchesnays in 1994 with an exhibition program, choreographed by Shanti Rushpaul, set to Beethoven's 7th Symphony:

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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[ldec]

Recently, I have been totally in love with "The Tale of Princess Kaguya" so of course, I would be very excited to see a skater to the soundtrack justice in a competitive program:

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya OST - All Instrumental Songs by Joe Hisaishi | かぐや姫の物語

I really enjoy this album, it's pretty nice as background music for studying. As usual, I don't really like vocals in background music, so I removed songs wi...

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[mattiecat13]

I'd love for a pairs or dance team to skate to Uninvited or Foolish Games.

 

[Ananas Astra]

We went to our favorite amusement park recently (of course wearing masks and maintaining distance etc.) and I fell in love all over again with the soundtrack of my favorite rollercoaster "Flug der Dämonen" (= Flight of the Demons) and I think it makes great skating music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyKJwqvzIYk

The park has other amazing rides with awesome soundtracks.
"Colossos (Battle of the Giants)": the (formerly) world's highest wooden rollercoaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R4CrtjmaUw
"Scream" (one of this world's highest gyro drop towers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXyIDRwPPng
"Krake" (the Kraken): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZFmPaWQD6Y

 

[alexikeguchi]

Has anyone skated to anything by Philip Glass? It would be risky I guess but I would love to see it.

I've been watching the Met Opera streams, and Satyagraha is coming up in about a week. I'm not familiar with it, so I checked out a few Youtube videos to see if I would be interested; I came across this incredibly beautiful and haunting excerpt arranged for piano.

 

[mjb52]

I've been watching the Met Opera streams, and Satyagraha is coming up in about a week. I'm not familiar with it, so I checked out a few Youtube videos to see if I would be interested; I came across this incredibly beautiful and haunting excerpt arranged for piano.

Oh, wow, I like this a lot. This would be great for a dance team.

 

[Bellanca]

I've been watching the Met Opera streams, and Satyagraha is coming up in about a week. I'm not familiar with it, so I checked out a few Youtube videos to see if I would be interested; I came across this incredibly beautiful and haunting excerpt arranged for piano.

That is very pretty, soothing. I would love to see an ice dance team give it a try. The only question is, which one?!

 

[mjb52]

That is very pretty, soothing. I would love to see an ice dance team give it a try. The only question is, which one?!

Well I know which one iiiii would like to do it

 

[cs.berlin]

My honour is due to a great man - to see John Lord's seemingly "classic" milestones on the ice would be to my greatest delight - just one example:

Jon Lord - Gigue

Beyond the Notes -- Live , Live at Vulkanhalle, Köln (Cologne) -- October 5, 2004 , 2004 EMI

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[alexikeguchi]

I trekked in the South Caucasus last summer (my current avatar is on the trail between Mestia and Jabeshi) and was completely charmed by the rich singing and dancing tradition in Georgia. This classic dance seems like it could work as a Quickstep. Maybe the Georgian team which I believe will move into senior competition could put something together.

 

[Bellanca]

^ @alexikeguchi, I agree with you. It’s very appealing and catchy. Something like this is certainly attention-grabbing. The more I listen to it, the more I appreciate and really like it!

It would be an amazing fit for the Georgian team! I think it would provide an opportunity to make a great first impression, and imagine what a contrast it would be in relation to the other teams. It's always helpful to get noticed immediately when debuting at the senior level.

 

[Simone411]

I'd love for any male skater, female skater, Ice Dance or Pairs couple skate to one of my favorite songs by Dwight Yoakam. I don't know why or have a reason for it except that I love Dwight Yoakam.

Pocket of a Clown

 

[tylersf]

Medley of

1. Hey-ya
2. Toxic
3. Hips Don't Lie

 

[Vagabond]

Masques and Bergamasques
The Man in the Iron Mask
Dance of the Seven Veils
Mask
The Mask

 

[QuadTwizzle]

Feel free to add on. I have wondered for years why no one has ever used this stunning opening from HBO's Angels In America for a short program. Enjoy!

02 - Angels in America (Main Title)

Angels in America OST: Thomas Newman - Angels in America (Main Title)

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Runner up: Theory Of Everything, but this may have been used at some point since the film came out. It would require judicious editing to create a long program though.

Theory of Everything - Ending Scene Music (The Cinematic Orchestra - Arrival of the birds)

The Cinematic Orchestra - Arrival of the birds

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The challenge with both pieces is there are no stereotypical "Carmen" type highs or lows or big boom points in the music. Either music setting would require a skater with the ability to really command the audience and seamlessly integrate all the elements in the music context.

Bonus Fun Fact: William Aylwin's magnificent Lyra Angelica (Kwan LP 1997-1998) is in its entirety a 30 minute long concerto - most of Michelle's legendary program music edit came from the early and latter sections of the concerto.

William Alwyn : Lyra Angelica, Concerto for harp and string orchestra (1954)

I. Adagio II. Adagio, ma non troppo III. Moderato IV. Allegro jubiloso. Performed by Rachel Masters (harp) with the City of London Sinfonia conducted by Rich...

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[olympic]

^Haunting music!

 

[Simone411]

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.

I totally love ZZ Top and that song. I have the Fandango and the Deguello albums. There's one song that I'd love to see one of the skaters perform to. I'm not sure, either, but someone might have already used it.

Manic Mechanic

 

[skipaway]

Convoy from Taking Chance

 

[Allisanna]

I just discovered Genshin Impact. The first song here is my favorite so far of the songs I've listened to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1O7LpOTBfM

 

[SidelineSkater]

Bang! By AJR

Makes me think of a short program - maybe even in Pairs for Mishina/Galliamov.

 

[jenny12]

I’d like someone to skate to Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel. I think Jason Brown would do a lovely program to it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D1tTKVE5LCk