Parade of Champions
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Tove said:oh dear, what's next??? can't he just stick to Edwyn Martins (spelling??)
Edvin Marton!!!!
My other future husband.
Laura
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YOu know who I liked?
P&T
Weird eh
I think if they picked music that they enjoyed and did a fun program in a competition, it might help them out. It was great to see their personality, especially his, come out. I could see them doing a great short prgram maybe to a Leonard Cohen song...without the words of course.
As for MK and Fallin'. I love this song and I loved the way MK exppresed it especially with the movement of her shoulders...nice touch. Nearing the end of the programm, I thought yto myself, "This is refreshing, a MK programme with NO spiral." And then she turned around and did a spiral. And it wasn't even set to a nice high in the music. Its like she feels because its her signature, she must end every progam with it...even if the music doesn't call for it. I think it would be nice to see MK skate a program WITHOUT her spiral, as good as it is...sometimes too much of a good thing, well, it gets boring.
S&Z were amazing...they get better and better as they go on.
P&T
Weird eh
I think if they picked music that they enjoyed and did a fun program in a competition, it might help them out. It was great to see their personality, especially his, come out. I could see them doing a great short prgram maybe to a Leonard Cohen song...without the words of course.
As for MK and Fallin'. I love this song and I loved the way MK exppresed it especially with the movement of her shoulders...nice touch. Nearing the end of the programm, I thought yto myself, "This is refreshing, a MK programme with NO spiral." And then she turned around and did a spiral. And it wasn't even set to a nice high in the music. Its like she feels because its her signature, she must end every progam with it...even if the music doesn't call for it. I think it would be nice to see MK skate a program WITHOUT her spiral, as good as it is...sometimes too much of a good thing, well, it gets boring.
S&Z were amazing...they get better and better as they go on.
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Plusenko. Marton. Separated at birthPrincessLeppard said:Edvin Marton!!!!
My other future husband.
Laura
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Kara Bear said:
I felt the same way; I really enjoyed their exhibition skate!
hockeyfan228 said:Plusenko. Marton. Separated at birth
ITA! I was thinking along those lines as well, when I saw that performance.
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Count me out as someone who likes Galas, Parade of Champions, or Exhibitions. Same old stuff. And Plush does two numbers that would fit in ProSkate Champuionships. Maybe Plush is trying to close down Eligible Competitions. Part of the reason skating is going downhill is because of the silly skating and silly costumes.
The unique skater who originated the 'character' skate was Candeloro. He was special, and he was serious. Everyone else who tries to emulate him, and there are many, imo, are frauds.
Joe
The unique skater who originated the 'character' skate was Candeloro. He was special, and he was serious. Everyone else who tries to emulate him, and there are many, imo, are frauds.
Joe
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Re: Michelle's "Fallin"...and so am I...
Since the tour starts this week I wonder if Michelle will have time to work on a new number, or if she will do Fallin' again.
Either way,
Mathman
PS. I thought all of Plusheko's show programs were great, especially Sex Bomb and the Big Head,
Say it loud, SarahM, LOL. Great post. Don't forget to report on the COI show!sarahmistral said:P.S. Stepped up the font size b/c of the BIG impression the program made on me--fresh, exciting, gorgeous all around, just enough jumping...and I have tickets to COI on Saturday-wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
I know what you mean. I wasn't so impressed with the number in COI last year either. But did you see it in the Nationals exhibition? Like the one we just saw at Worlds, fantastic! Maybe the costume had something to do with it. I didn't care so much for the burlap bikini look from COI. But the white flowing dress, with her hair down like that -- wow!
Since the tour starts this week I wonder if Michelle will have time to work on a new number, or if she will do Fallin' again.
Either way,
Mathman
PS. I thought all of Plusheko's show programs were great, especially Sex Bomb and the Big Head,
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What a wonderful show! Everyone was really "on". S/Z were incredible, Sasha, Shizuka, Michelle were terrific (say those 3 names 5 times fast!)--really entertaining. BTW, Michelle's program was reminiscent of Kristi Y. The only program that I did not like was that of the Bulgarians--a major snoozathon.
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S/Z's skating brought tears to my eyes, like realtorGal said-incredible.
Plusheko's man/woman program was well..........so silly and funny! I'd give the costume a 6.0!
Plusheko's man/woman program was well..........so silly and funny! I'd give the costume a 6.0!
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My favorites included:
Plushenko: hamming it up
Belbin and Agosto: Loved their "Elvis" medley. Really a great all around performance, they captured the spirit of "The King" so well. I think they could get on the podium someday.
Johnny Weir: Skated to "Imagine" by John Lennon. Johnny might be my favorite U.S. Men's skaters since Paul Wylie -- crisp jumps, inventive spins and always hits nice positions.
Tong and Pang: "The Prayer" is an overused song, but T&P made it look good. They really related to one another well on the ice. You can really see the power in their skating.
Michelle: "Fallin" by Alicia Keys is definitely a departure for Michelle and I was surprised at how convincingly she pulled it off. As usual, perfect technique on all of her moves and a sensual side which up till this program she had kept under wraps. She's not 15 anymore.
Sasha: "Romeo and Juliet." This was my first time viewing this program and I was incredibly impressed. The theme is perfect for her and the program really highlighted her strengths well.
Shizuka: You heard it here: Shizuka is a skater's skater. It felt like she was channeling Yuka Sato. Performing to "If I Had My Way," her moves just flowed like a cloud. She did her Ina Bauer again and it got great applause. A really gorgeous pink dress too -- no horrible feathers and no thong!
A great exhibition, it's good to see the USA has some strong up-and-comers.
Plushenko: hamming it up
Belbin and Agosto: Loved their "Elvis" medley. Really a great all around performance, they captured the spirit of "The King" so well. I think they could get on the podium someday.
Johnny Weir: Skated to "Imagine" by John Lennon. Johnny might be my favorite U.S. Men's skaters since Paul Wylie -- crisp jumps, inventive spins and always hits nice positions.
Tong and Pang: "The Prayer" is an overused song, but T&P made it look good. They really related to one another well on the ice. You can really see the power in their skating.
Michelle: "Fallin" by Alicia Keys is definitely a departure for Michelle and I was surprised at how convincingly she pulled it off. As usual, perfect technique on all of her moves and a sensual side which up till this program she had kept under wraps. She's not 15 anymore.
Sasha: "Romeo and Juliet." This was my first time viewing this program and I was incredibly impressed. The theme is perfect for her and the program really highlighted her strengths well.
Shizuka: You heard it here: Shizuka is a skater's skater. It felt like she was channeling Yuka Sato. Performing to "If I Had My Way," her moves just flowed like a cloud. She did her Ina Bauer again and it got great applause. A really gorgeous pink dress too -- no horrible feathers and no thong!
A great exhibition, it's good to see the USA has some strong up-and-comers.
Re: Re: Michelle's "Fallin"...and so am I...
Yes, mathman have to agree with you the Falling at Nats and Worlds gala are much better than the one in COI toure.
What a Saturday. First world gala from TV first, then went off see COI show alive. Have to say I like this year's COI much better than last year. I love MK's new number of 'Raise me up' the first time I watched it, she wear her National SP costumn. A lot of signature moves from FOG perfectly matching with the song.
Mathman said:
Yes, mathman have to agree with you the Falling at Nats and Worlds gala are much better than the one in COI toure.
What a Saturday. First world gala from TV first, then went off see COI show alive. Have to say I like this year's COI much better than last year. I love MK's new number of 'Raise me up' the first time I watched it, she wear her National SP costumn. A lot of signature moves from FOG perfectly matching with the song.
Overall, with the gala - I was actually a bit disappointed. Hmm. There were some great bits though.
Shen & Zhao - I got goosebumps. Beautiful. When the commentator said they were going to skate to Moulin Rouge, I was expecting the Tango de Roxanne. But instead they chose the gorgous song "Come What May", and it was totally amazing. Especially the ending.
Michelle - I did like the programme, but not as much as Fields of Gold, I have to say. Some of it was great (more choreography than Tosca, easily), but on some parts, the music was just crying out for movement and she just wasn't moving to the nuances. And the spiral didn't fit the music. I did like it though, liked the dress, and her long hair flowing.
Sasha - gorgeous music, nice dress, some nice parts - but not enough choreography for me, way too many spirals and flexible-moves. I like the programme, but I just think she could do so much more with it. Am I alone on that?
Plushenko - what can I say. If I had to describe this guy in one word? Talented. Charismatic. A-natural-star (ok that's 3). But above all? UNIQUE! And that's what I love about him. Who else would perform like that? I can't think of anyone. Certainly not anyone who would do routines like that in the gala after winning Worlds. Sex Bomb; the one with the giant head; this new woman-man-woman-man one... I love that he's so different and isn't afraid of what people might think. Plushy rocks!
I also loved Shizuka's pink dress, and also enjoyed both Pang & Tong and Petrova & Tikhonov. And Navka & Kostomarov too. I usually prefer Denkova & Staviyski, but I didn't enjoy theirs that much. (Loved the one they did at Euros though - I think that's the one i mean anyway.)
Shen & Zhao - I got goosebumps. Beautiful. When the commentator said they were going to skate to Moulin Rouge, I was expecting the Tango de Roxanne. But instead they chose the gorgous song "Come What May", and it was totally amazing. Especially the ending.
Michelle - I did like the programme, but not as much as Fields of Gold, I have to say. Some of it was great (more choreography than Tosca, easily), but on some parts, the music was just crying out for movement and she just wasn't moving to the nuances. And the spiral didn't fit the music. I did like it though, liked the dress, and her long hair flowing.
Sasha - gorgeous music, nice dress, some nice parts - but not enough choreography for me, way too many spirals and flexible-moves. I like the programme, but I just think she could do so much more with it. Am I alone on that?
Plushenko - what can I say. If I had to describe this guy in one word? Talented. Charismatic. A-natural-star (ok that's 3). But above all? UNIQUE! And that's what I love about him. Who else would perform like that? I can't think of anyone. Certainly not anyone who would do routines like that in the gala after winning Worlds. Sex Bomb; the one with the giant head; this new woman-man-woman-man one... I love that he's so different and isn't afraid of what people might think. Plushy rocks!
I also loved Shizuka's pink dress, and also enjoyed both Pang & Tong and Petrova & Tikhonov. And Navka & Kostomarov too. I usually prefer Denkova & Staviyski, but I didn't enjoy theirs that much. (Loved the one they did at Euros though - I think that's the one i mean anyway.)
soogar said:
Dear soogar,
of course Zhenia Plushenko isn't fruity. Mishin was sort of afraid to do this number because of so many gays in FS. But then he decided that Zhenia has so much of manly appeal that no one would think otherwise.
The number Zhenia is doing is a very famous hit by Russian world-famous clown Slava Polunin who now lives in London. So if Zhenia is able to show on ice even this - than there are no limits for him whatsoever!
libra -from Russia, with love
Joesitz said:
Dear Joe,
do you seroiusly think that Zhenia Plushenko's skating proves FS is going downhill?
re: Candeloro - I think it was great of him to add to serious skating battles some fun ! And Zhenia is no less unique and no less special - no one would even dare to do what he does leave alone the level of mastership...
libra
exhibition gala
I watched a few times my taped exhibition so far, and I cannot get over the fact how stunning Kati Winkler looked!
She is not just gorgeous, but also, with a beautiful and sexy body as well...Their upbeat mambo-disco is a perfect show number, I hope we will see them touring in America, now that they retire....
I cannot deny the fact that they sort of got a gift, but when you compare the "icy presentation" of Grushina & Goncharov with Winkler & Lohse's free program (easier, but very well sold), I can see what the judges were doing....and if they were looking at Kati's body, hey, she deserved a "good bye" medal.
Herios
I watched a few times my taped exhibition so far, and I cannot get over the fact how stunning Kati Winkler looked!
She is not just gorgeous, but also, with a beautiful and sexy body as well...Their upbeat mambo-disco is a perfect show number, I hope we will see them touring in America, now that they retire....
I cannot deny the fact that they sort of got a gift, but when you compare the "icy presentation" of Grushina & Goncharov with Winkler & Lohse's free program (easier, but very well sold), I can see what the judges were doing....and if they were looking at Kati's body, hey, she deserved a "good bye" medal.
Herios
