Nathan Chen Fan Thread #2

[VGThuy]

His Long to Philip Glass is a masterpiece. My favorite of his long programs. Rocketman appealed to the masses, but also seems to be truer to the fun side of his personality.

I totally agree with you. I know most of us skating fans prefer his Phillip Glass long for skating-related reasons and I love it too. But for the Olympics, I do think Rocketman was the perfect vehicle not just because the music is like pop music legendary and the remixes fun but it shows off Nathan’s more natural personality better and let’s the casual audience know the cool, hip and chill Nathan we all grew to love over the years in just four minutes. From his curly hair, to his much derided shirt, to the music and choreo and how the music allowed him to relax and smile, the program has already done a lot to tell the public who Nathan is and it’s someone they want to see more of.

 

[olympic]

They aren't gold medalists?

See my post above. Those are just 3 OSM who should’ve won OGM

 

[olympic]

I totally agree with you. I know most of us skating fans prefer his Phillip Glass long for skating-related reasons and I love it too. But for the Olympics, I do think Rocketman was the perfect vehicle not just because the music is like pop music legendary and the remixes fun but it shows off Nathan’s more natural personality better and let’s the casual audience know the cool, hip and chill Nathan we all grew to love over the years in just four minutes. From his curly hair, to his much derided shirt, to the music and choreo and how the music allowed him to relax and smile, the program has already done a lot to tell the public who Nathan is and it’s someone they want to see more of.

I am glad that others really appreciate the Phillip Glass program.

I like all of Nathan’s programs but if I had to rank them, my favorites would be

1. Phillip Glass
2. Woodkid (sp?)
3. Elton John

I would like to see Nathan perform Mao’s Last Dancer and Polovetsian Dances in his current shape

 

[sheetz]

Hurd Video has provided video of Nathan competing in Juveniles at 2008 Junior Nationals!

Nathan Chen 2008 Junior Nationals Age 8

One of the many joys I have as a videographer of figure skating is to see young boys and girls achieve their ultimate dreams. To make it to the Olympics is j...

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[livetoskate]

Hurd Video has provided video of Nathan competing in Juveniles at 2008 Junior Nationals!

Nathan Chen 2008 Junior Nationals Age 8

One of the many joys I have as a videographer of figure skating is to see young boys and girls achieve their ultimate dreams. To make it to the Olympics is j...

youtu.be

That was so cute & impressive! He was only 8 and doing flying spins & double-double combinations. Such talent!

 

[Firedancer]

Nathan is having a press conference right now and Jackie Wong is live tweeting it:
https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1491987159301173248?cxt=HHwWgMC5-dOazbQpAAAA

 

[Wyliefan]

God bless Jackie for reporting faithfully on this even while the Internet is blowing up over the doping scandal. He knows what we need!

 

[A.H.Black]

Hurd Video has provided video of Nathan competing in Juveniles at 2008 Junior Nationals!

Nathan Chen 2008 Junior Nationals Age 8

One of the many joys I have as a videographer of figure skating is to see young boys and girls achieve their ultimate dreams. To make it to the Olympics is j...

youtu.be

Good Heavens! I think I saw this program at that competition - during the practice but not the competition. That was the same Junior National Championships where I first noticed Jean Luc Baker when he won with Joylyn Yang.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan's press conference from yesterday. They got it wrong that he set a WR score.

Full: Nathan Chen talks to the media the day after winning gold in men's figure skating | USA TODAY

American figure skater Nathan Chen shares his plans for the remainder of the Beijing Olympics.Check out USA TODAY's Olympics coverage: https://bit.ly/3sdm0KK...

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His first coach Stephanee Grosscup uploaded Nathan's full snowplow sam program.

Nathan Chen First Competition

I found my VHS tape of Nathan’s first competition. He competed in Snow Plow Sam! He is just 4 years old in the video. He started in Learn to Skate at age 3 1...

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Interview on NBC Sports

Nathan Chen First Competition

I found my VHS tape of Nathan’s first competition. He competed in Snow Plow Sam! He is just 4 years old in the video. He started in Learn to Skate at age 3 1...

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Appearance on Today show thanking his Mom

Nathan Chen says gold medal wouldn't be possible without one person: His mom

The U.S. figure skater reflected on all the years his mother drove him thousands of miles in their "trusty little Prius" to support his career.

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Speaking with SLC TV reporter after the FS

Nathan Chen wins Gold | Salt Lake City's Nathan Chen is now a Gold Medalist. After his performance in the men's figure skating event here in Beijing last night, Chen stopped to... | By Alex Cabrero KSLFacebook

Salt Lake City's Nathan Chen is now a Gold Medalist. After his performance in the men's figure skating event here in Beijing last night, Chen stopped to...

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Congrats from Hayley

hayley kiyoko on Instagram: "WELL HE DID IT!! 🥇 Before Nathan Chen left for the Olympics, I got to meet/spend sometime with him to talk about inspiring the next generation of Asian-Americans. It was a meaningful conversation of sharing our worlds wi

67K likes, 175 comments - hayleykiyoko on February 10, 2022: "WELL HE DID IT!! 🥇 Before Nathan Chen left for the Olympics, I got to meet/spend sometime with him to talk about inspiring the next g..."

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Video from Stand Up for Kids event

StandUp for Kids - O.C. on Instagram: "Shout out to @nathanwchen and how amazing he did during his short performances in the #WinterOlympics 👏⛸ we’re proud to have him as a StandUp For Kids Ambassador!"

138 likes, 10 comments - standupforkids_orangecounty on February 10, 2022: "Shout out to @nathanwchen and how amazing he did during his short performances in the #WinterOlympics 👏⛸ we’re proud to have him a..."

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BTS photo of backflip from film shoot

SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT on Instagram: "Bts with the GOAT @nathanwchen 🏅"

322 likes, 8 comments - similarbutdifferent_ on February 10, 2022: "Bts with the GOAT @nathanwchen 🏅"

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[barbk]

That Snowplow Sam video is adorable. USFS should be using that in their ads.

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Nathan is having a press conference right now and Jackie Wong is live tweeting it:
https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1491987159301173248?cxt=HHwWgMC5-dOazbQpAAAA

Interesting that he consulted with Scali before the games! I had almost forgotten the Zoueva poaching drama .

 

[sk9tingfan]

I am glad that others really appreciate the Phillip Glass program.

I like all of Nathan’s programs but if I had to rank them, my favorites would be

1. Phillip Glass
2. Woodkid (sp?)
3. Elton John

I would like to see Nathan perform Mao’s Last Dancer and Polovetsian Dances in his current shape

ITA!!

 

[vgerdes]

I totally agree with you. I know most of us skating fans prefer his Phillip Glass long for skating-related reasons and I love it too. But for the Olympics, I do think Rocketman was the perfect vehicle not just because the music is like pop music legendary and the remixes fun but it shows off Nathan’s more natural personality better and let’s the casual audience know the cool, hip and chill Nathan we all grew to love over the years in just four minutes. From his curly hair, to his much derided shirt, to the music and choreo and how the music allowed him to relax and smile, the program has already done a lot to tell the public who Nathan is and it’s someone they want to see more of.

I agree. And Nathan also got personal congrats from Sir Elton himself on Twitter, which has to be something to put in his scrapbook.

 

[PatChan4O]

Does anyone know where I can get an exact or near exact copy of Nathan’s Rocketman shirt? Money is no object.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Does anyone know where I can get an exact or near exact copy of Nathan’s Rocketman shirt? Money is no object.

I would reach out to Vera Wang.

 

[Allskate]

God bless Jackie for reporting faithfully on this even while the Internet is blowing up over the doping scandal. He knows what we need!

Jackie was simultaneously tweeting about the doping situation and the skaters' press conference. It seems like he's getting very little sleep and even less food.

Good for Nathan for not taking the bait when asked about the doping scandal.

I thought it was rude - but not surprising - that on the night that Nathan skated with such joy and won his coveted Olympic gold medal, Christine Brennan chose that time to ask Nathan about the doping instead of that night's skate and victory. So obnoxious. Nathan didn't take the bait then, either.

I am very glad that Nathan skated to Rocket Man. He skated it with such joy, and his energy suited that program at that moment. I think most people didn't even realize that his footwork was not his best, though certainly better than Nationals.

 

[Rukia]

Good for Nathan for not taking the bait when asked about the doping scandal.

I thought it was rude - but not surprising - that on the night that Nathan skated with such joy and won his coveted Olympic gold medal, Christine Brennan chose that time to ask Nathan about the doping instead of that night's skate and victory. So obnoxious. Nathan didn't take the bait then, either.

I don't want to stand up for Brennan in any way because I legit don't care about her, but I can see how asking Nathan about it might make sense given he's missing a medal he should have already. But Nathan was smart about it and really just focused on his team which is awesome.

 

[Allskate]

I don't want to stand up for Brennan in any way because I legit don't care about her, but I can see how asking Nathan about it might make sense given he's missing a medal he should have already. But Nathan was smart about it and really just focused on his team which is awesome.

She had one question. When she asked that question the night of the long program, it wasn't even official why the medal ceremony was delayed, much less clear which skater was at the center of it. IMO, the question should not have been directed at him, especially at that time. She asked the question because she loves sensational stories. She had an opportunity to ask one question and asking a question related to that night's performance and winning an Olympic gold medal wasn't good enough for her. I'm pretty darn sure that the delay in receiving his team medal was not even on his mind at that time.

BTW, Nathan has said that he hopes they have the medal ceremony after Vincent is out of isolation.

 

[A.H.Black]

KSL, Salt Lake article with another Jazz congratulations - https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1491911189059698689

 

[Spun Silver]

Does anyone know where I can get an exact or near exact copy of Nathan’s Rocketman shirt? Money is no object.

In that case, could you get me one too? Thanks!

 

[skatfan]

Article and interview about Scali’s work with Nathan. No wonder I liked Rocketman more here in Beijing:

Nathan Chen credits Massimo Scali for finishing touches on gold medal routine

Nathan Chen is in good hands with his coach Rafael Arutunian, but he credited the expertise of Italian skater Massimo Scali, the former coach of teammate Alysa Liu, for adding soul to his Elton John free skate. The results are undeniable.

www.nbcolympics.com

 

[TheresMaude]

Article and interview about Scali’s work with Nathan. No wonder I liked Rocketman more here in Beijing:

Nathan Chen credits Massimo Scali for finishing touches on gold medal routine

Nathan Chen is in good hands with his coach Rafael Arutunian, but he credited the expertise of Italian skater Massimo Scali, the former coach of teammate Alysa Liu, for adding soul to his Elton John free skate. The results are undeniable.

www.nbcolympics.com

Who was the original choreographer of Rocketman? SLB?

 

[meer]

Who was the original choreographer of Rocketman? SLB?

Marie France and Sam Chouinard

Nathan's on the front page of the NY Times sports page with my favorite picture

https://twitter.com/aboutNathan9905/status/1492301931850747904

 

[Firedancer]

NBC got Nathan a congratulations video from his favorite Utah Jazz player:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZ15ekSjmDi/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[livetoskate]

Does anyone know where I can get an exact or near exact copy of Nathan’s Rocketman shirt? Money is no object.

This style reminds me of Nathan's Vera shirts, although it's not identical to his Rocketman shirt. Get it with the pants for $31.46!

Kids Long Sleeve Plush Fleece Pajama Set

Shop our Kids Long Sleeve Plush Fleece Pajama Set at Lands' End. We fit every body

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[sheetz]

Profile on Great Park Ice, the rink Nathan trains at. (paywall)

https://www.latimes.com/sports/stor...ce-rink?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

King Nathan tries to name other kings.

https://twitter.com/nbcbayarea/status/1492257140706263040

Sarah Hughes recalls when she, Brian Boitano, and Tara Lipinski first met Nathan at 2010 Nationals

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2wg0CLC20/

Planafilms spliced together a tribute to Nathan from video they took several years ago.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ27TmNDv3R/

Nathan has updated the photo on his home age.

Nathan Chen | Olympic Champion, Three-time World Champion, six-time U.S. Champion |Official Website

 

[sheetz]

New Raf interview. Sounds like we might see Mozart in the gala?

Арутюнян – о золоте Чена, допинге Валиевой и нелогичном ISU

Олимпийским чемпионом среди мужчин в соревнованиях по фигурному катанию стал американец Натан Чен, обновивший в Пекине собственные мировые рекорды. После... РИА Новости Спорт, 11.02.2022

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Nathan was interviewed about his costumes from Vera.

The Podium: How Olympians dress for success

Nathan Chen and Julia Marino join The Podium to talk about their fashion choices.

www.nbcolympics.com

Congratulations from sister Janice

Janice Chen on Instagram: "My little brother is an OLYMPIC CHAMPION!!! So proud of you Nathan, your lifetime of hard work has brought you to your Olympic dreams. You’ve pushed yourself and the sport beyond the limits, and have inspired so many people

2,133 likes, 32 comments - janiceschen on February 11, 2022: "My little brother is an OLYMPIC CHAMPION!!! So proud of you Nathan, your lifetime of hard work has brought you to your Olympic dreams. Yo..."

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Nathan watching ID and playing Jenga with other members of Team USA

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Nathan and Mariah with member of Short Track team

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Nathan promoting the Olympics app

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Congratulations from Yale

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[livetoskate]

Thanks for more news, Sheetz! Looks like Mrs. Chen made Nathan's sister's wedding gown. How talented a family they are!

 

[Wyliefan]

Thanks, @sheetz! I'd love to see Mozart at the gala -- I hope it happens!

Would you mind reposting the link under "Nathan and Mariah with member of Short Track team"? I'm seeing the Yale post there.

 

[sheetz]

Would you mind reposting the link under "Nathan and Mariah with member of Short Track team"? I'm seeing the Yale post there.

Fixed!