This Chiddy establishment is a strange and intriguing place, and I think I need to come here more often.
Well, welcome to Patrick's "strange and intriguing" fan emporium! Come and visit often! 
btw arriba, congratulations for writing the 10000th post in Patrick's thread.
too bad he didn't ask for musical advice.. because I could have saved him the embarrassment
According to this tweet and its source interview, Patrick is going to skate to the following next season:
SP: Dust in the wind by Kansas
LP: Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
Edit: Watching the interview now. Patrick!
I do not know what to think about his music... I am not disappointed, but not happy either. I think Buckleys pure and emotional version will work very good live. (I hope he is going to worlds and let me enjoy it in Milano:luv17
But I never heard about the other song and do not like it very much. Hope his skating will change my mind.
Yes, and Marina and David should have asked for your advice, too, since Patrick let them choose the music.
I actually didn't think he needed it as much as some others after the masterpieces he has given us... but it's okay...
Hmm
I know how you feel 4everchan. When Yuna announced her music choices for 2012/2013 I was so disappointed. I never heared of Kiss of the Vampire and it was just bad tasteless music for me. Les Mis wasn't my favourite as well. But at the end of the season, I loved both her programs (FS more than SP, but still both) The way she skated and performed to this music changed my mind. Let's see what Patrick can do for you
Honestly, i think that this is something missing. i have a lot of respect for choreographers and coaches. However, they are expert at figure skating.... not in the vast world of music.
Here is what could happen if professional musicians (and I would even add classical as it requires decades of training not only as a performer but as a scholar) were to be involved in musical choices for skaters
1) less warhorses... there is SO MUCH beautiful music out there
2) better music cuts... as we understand musical structure and emotional musical architecture
3) tailor-made choices based on the skating qualities of a skater... for instance... few skaters have the glide Patrick has, and that's what makes him able to skate to powerful music with sustained notes.... yet, often we see such music given to skaters who cannot skate to it... how many times have we read "this music is too big for her/him"... well that's something we could address among the many things that could project the skater in a musical world that fits his/her abilities.
4) renewed interest from fans who are tired of the same music.... as more contemporary choices could be included or pieces from other eras neglected or not could be included.
5) better judging about musical interpretation.
6) less pantomine/literal interpretation : yes a musical consultant would be able to feed choreographers and coaches with the information behind the piece and its emotional content which could help choreography based on the music itself rather than a story.
i will stop here... i feel it's too late to give Patrick help here
I just feel déjà vu from Sochi's V/M's horrible music choice for their FD... made by the same person.
You know... Figure skating programs are team collaborative efforts.
Consider the last 2-3 years Patrick has been somewhat experimental and even playful with his artistry, which has really showcased his growth as a performer. These programs were from his perspective expressed through to his skating programs, but this final year's programs are more about how his team sees him, a summation of these efforts, how they think can bring out the best of Patrick Chan, and how he would be best remembered by. Similar to how mentors giving their protege a final exam, that may be simple yet complex. This requires a team that knows him very well to do this. If he trust his team's decision, we should too.
I am hoping for another set of best ever Patrick Chan program to remember him by. The type that will be haunting, poetic, heartbreaking, touch of bitter sweet cynicism(with COP skating), world weary yet hopeful, and most of all, beautiful graceful skating all at the same time. Perfect for his Olympic good bye performance whatever the result. The songs has these extra poignancy that can inspire greater commitment to the performance (well suited to his style too), so in theory, should add good PCS.
The fact these gems are from 70s/80s may be suited more of the judge's age and this isn't a bad thing. The judges will be moved by it more than say Taylor Swift or Kanye
but let me entertain you with a reply
nice try... who tells you it's Wilson's work? It could be Buttle's ?
Dear Ms. Zoueva,
Might you please consider changing PChiddy's cough syrup music for his program to "Big Spender", but specifically, Homer Simpson's version, with emphasis on this one particular lyric in the chorus:
"Hey Big Spender! Dig this blender! Rainbow SUSPENDERS! We surrender!"
Oh, there's one more thing that I must inform you about that's unrelated to Chiddy: please pass along the message to your top-billed ice dance team of Maia and Alex Shibutani to watch their backs, because my beautiful husband, Dreamboat Andrew, along with his lovely partner, Kaitlyn, are coming for that Olympic podium. May the best team snatch that bronze.
Yours in caviar, darling,
Mrs. Poje
Hmm
Honestly, i think that this is something missing. i have a lot of respect for choreographers and coaches. However, they are expert at figure skating.... not in the vast world of music.
Here is what could happen if professional musicians (and I would even add classical as it requires decades of training not only as a performer but as a scholar) were to be involved in musical choices for skaters
1) less warhorses... there is SO MUCH beautiful music out there
2) better music cuts... as we understand musical structure and emotional musical architecture
3) tailor-made choices based on the skating qualities of a skater... for instance... few skaters have the glide Patrick has, and that's what makes him able to skate to powerful music with sustained notes.... yet, often we see such music given to skaters who cannot skate to it... how many times have we read "this music is too big for her/him"... well that's something we could address among the many things that could project the skater in a musical world that fits his/her abilities.
4) renewed interest from fans who are tired of the same music.... as more contemporary choices could be included or pieces from other eras neglected or not could be included.
5) better judging about musical interpretation.
6) less pantomine/literal interpretation : yes a musical consultant would be able to feed choreographers and coaches with the information behind the piece and its emotional content which could help choreography based on the music itself rather than a story.
i will stop here... i feel it's too late to give Patrick help here
I just feel déjà vu from Sochi's V/M's horrible music choice for their FD... made by the same person.
This Chiddy establishment is a strange and intriguing place, and I think I need to come here more often.
Seeeee, I'm fitting in here already.
