I'm glad she has gone back to soft music, she really is very graceful but with the intense music I felt that side of her was sometimes not showcased. Also loving the costume, Mao looks very grown up in it. Sometimes I see her and think she looks very young, but not here, she looks very mature and beautiful.Originally Posted by Morning Glory
Just wanted to say that Tatsuki Machida is AMAZING! I can't believe I didn't even see him at 4CC. Out of all the up and coming men, I think I'm the most impressed with him. He skates like his own skater and the way he flies into the jumps is just increcible. Can't wait to see his debut on the GP this season.
Though Machida's EX (which will be his new SP) was choreographed by Kenji Miyamoto (someone pls correct me if I'm wrong), I see some Lambiel-esque moves here and there in this program. Possibly that's what clicked in you. I'm also excited to see him in the upcoming season, at this point maybe more than Hanyu.
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Young Ms. Murakami is channeling Judy Garland. So young, so powerful and so sexy - wow. I don't know if skating is big enough for this young lady.
I love Fujisawa in Mary Poppins too. The number could have used another big jump but it was so charming to see her get the ambiguity of drag down to perfection. Do people (esp people in Japan) still know that musical by heart? Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke are the bees' knees!
Matchida's program is very enjoyable, but the more I watch Yuzuru's program the more I love it. The music, his movement and his interpretation is just amazing.
I love Mary Poppins /Fujisawa. It is so nice to see Fumie.
Mao Asada and Chopin music go well together. I believe Tat choreographed this one Ballade #1. Mao is probably one of the best maybe the best interpreter of Chopin. I remember Button's comment on Michelle Kwan's skating ( I believe message in a bottle program) "there is almost a throw away qualify in her skating" I feel the same about Mao in this program. Just look at the line, the carriage, the spins, the edges,the spirals, the charolotte, and the falling leaf (2 in total), what a treat.
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Thanks for the links, Morning Glory!
Is Fumie's number going to be her LP? Four minutes, three spins, slow mid-section with spirals, ending straightline footwork. I like this music for her! It would stand out in competition.
Miki's Concierto de Aranjuez!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaA9e1oe03M
Thanks so much! She is so gorgeous. That was a really cool program!
Miki had only 2 weeks to prepare her 3 exhibition programs in total !
Now this YT is written "I'll take this down on Monday (Japan Standard Time)" so better hurry.
Due to digital buffering, you can see Miki skate way better when you replay this, not on its first download.
This will be re-aired through pay-channel on 25th Sunday.
This video is now "private"I couldn't see it, but I wanted to since I love this music.
I finally found time to watch some of the videos linked in this thread.
I have to say that I LOVE Akiko's program! I think it will be one of my favorites next season. And for some reason, it led me to think that she and Takahashi would be able to skate a great pair program in a show. Did they ever try that?
Here you go!This video is now "private"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ImBRGjZ44w
I was so surprised by Miki's program - totally not what I expected! It was fantastic, though - sort of exotic, hip-hop take on the Aranjuez theme. Very modern-balletic. Her performance reminded me a bit of Katarina Witt - not the style of the program, but Miki's presentation of it.
And wow, I loved that second spin with changes of positions right bang on the music!
Thanks, MikiAndoFan#1
Oh yeah, the electronica threw me off a bit at first...but I really liked the performance - especially the ending spin. Miki's musicality really comes out in her show skates.
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