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- Jul 11, 2003
Well to begin with, I liked Medusa's reply the most, but hey that's me, and I am not going to change.My answer would be: D = all of the above (and don't forget a "flamenco" dancer .
Of course you are right to suggest a violinist in the most literal sense .
It might be interesting to think of which skater(s) could do the most justice to Tschaikowsky's Violin Concerto.
Who would you like to see skate to it?
The topic is about breakthrough music, not Johnny Weir who already brokethrough with Otonal..
I still contend that movie background music, although so melodious, has nothing on the more serious composers. One of the great movies scorers (can't remember his name) in his acceptance speech at the Oscars said. First of all I would like to thank Beethoven, Bach, Wagner, Tschaikowsky for assisting me in this endeavor. (the audience roared with laughter)
It's difficult not to be influenced by Der Fliegende Hollander when scoring a Sea Epic. No?
I'm not putting movie background music down. I think it is fine for figure skaters. (stay away from Wagner).
By the way, other than Plush's violinist friend, has anyone ever composed a piece of music for figue skating? The Americans used to when a new Ice Show hit town, but that was when show skating was a must.