Any percussive existing programs?

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

Since figure skating is what you'd call an "artistic sport" (there's music), I think rhythm is quite important. But I don't remember/see many programs constructed upon a strong percussive base, let's say something arabic, african or latin. So far, I'm recalling some Denis Ten magnificent choices that bring some folkloric flavor, Michelle Kwan's "TFB" SP and Carolina Kostner's "Bonzo's Montreux" SP.

Can you give (show) any other examples of figure skating programs/dances set to strong percussion?

 

[gkelly]

The first competitive examples that come to mind are Kurt Browning's 1993 short program to Bonzo's Montreux, Elvis Stojko's 1998 SP to Kodo drums, and Krylova/Ovsiannikov's 1999 free dance. You shouldn't have any trouble finding those online.

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

I think this two would translate magnificently to an ice rink, while providing elements for innovative choreography and making an audiovisual impact:

*Azzddine - Takassin (Harissa Mix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvVEvOMuEI (Don't know why but I totally picture Javier Fernández in this and it'd be stunning).

*Buraka Som Sistema - Bababa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOMe-8Tf1Y0

 

[Tolstoj]

TAT liked a lot these type of programs.

Maxim Kovtun Flamenco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5Ndbixj3oY

She choreographed few programs like this for Denis Ten and Adelina Sotnikova.

https://youtu.be/QgYgINUarYw?t=128

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHhAhgD25HY

 

[TGee]

Elladj Balde's 2013-2014 SP was very percussive....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMdD4XxjYk

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

Elladj Balde's 2013-2014 SP was very percussive....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMdD4XxjYk

Thank you. (=

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

TAT liked a lot these type of programs.

Maxim Kovtun Flamenco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5Ndbixj3oY

She choreographed few programs like this for Denis Ten and Adelina Sotnikova.

https://youtu.be/QgYgINUarYw?t=128

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHhAhgD25HY

Cool. Now I remember that Michelle Kwan' SP from 1999 named "The fate of Carmen", it contained extracts from the movie "Carmen" by Carlos Saura, very strong acoustic sounds to place Kwan's straight line.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Alexei Yagudin 2002-03 SP "Racing"

It's a piece called "Played A Live" by Safri Duo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q70BbgHUIQ

 

[TontoK]

I don't know if I'd call it exactly percussive, but I've always wanted to see a skater perform to something like Fleetwood Mac's Tusk.

That has a very percussive vibe to it.

Max Aaron would be an excellent candidate for the job. That song is testosterone set to music. He's be great at it.

 

[ramurphy2005]

I can't remember the name of it, but Kurt Browning had a percussion piece that he used in one of those pro-competitions. What I do remember is that the program finished to the audience clapping to a steady beat that Kurt initiated.

 

[plushyfan]

Plushenko on Intimissimi on ice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57grdU9z-70 he skated it to a heavily re-imagined version of Michael Jackson's They don't care about us. He stole the show with it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Piijc1x748 another one

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

Plushenko on Intimissimi on ice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57grdU9z-70 he skated it to a heavily re-imagined version of Michael Jackson's They don't care about us. He stole the show with it...

As he should! *;*

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

Alexei Yagudin 2002-03 SP "Racing"

It's a piece called "Played A Live" by Safri Duo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q70BbgHUIQ

Thank you. Safri Duo is ideal for Yagudin's "happy feet". n,n

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

I don't know if I'd call it exactly percussive, but I've always wanted to see a skater perform to something like Fleetwood Mac's Tusk.

That has a very percussive vibe to it.

Max Aaron would be an excellent candidate for the job. That song is testosterone set to music. He's be great at it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InjF8xj93LU

Exquisite. It would make a giant leap for taking "advantage" of lyrics. I cross my fingers (and toes) to not having to watch another Beatles or Elvis' Medley by any of the top men (and ladies) in the upcoming Olympic season. Choreographers, please be a little creative and out-of-the-box!

 

[itoja]

Daisuke Takahashi "In the Garden of Souls" by Vas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsUplazBWp0&nohtml5=1

During "Denis Ten and Friends" show he and Denis Ten had a brilliant step battle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=d3F7OzUoaw8#t=111

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Jeremy Abbott "Black Tuesday" from Wolf of Wall Street (movie)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRl07qbp2pA

He only performed this overseas.

 

[Rossig]

Torvill and Dean performed a program to the piece of two fantastic drummers - Phil Collins and Chester Thompson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy6ZECmGlL0

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

Torvill and Dean performed a program to the piece of two fantastic drummers - Phil Collins and Chester Thompson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy6ZECmGlL0

Haven't seen a Christopher Dean choreo lacking wow factor yet. This looks a little outdated tho' (costume and movement wise).

 

[pETEs (Sasha Fan)]

This is *s*t*u*n*n*i*n*g*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00NVo_0-Y5o

 

[SarahSynchro]

Oh darling, you need to start watching synchro if you're looking for percussion. A definitive beat is practically a necessity in the discipline.