2021 Finlandia Trophy: Men's Free Skate

[snowflake]

GO Jason!

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Gooo Jason!!!

 

[flanker]

And now Jason. Will he be able to defend his position?

 

[moonvine]

I’m a bundle of nerves.

 

[moonvine]

If they really don't let Nikolai and Josefin go to the Olympics we should write an open letter to the Swedish Fed. maybe figure skating fans from all over the world could change their mind?

I’m up for it. Or email them separately. Or both. Who has contact info?

 

[EdgeCall]

This is not a pop concert, is it?

 

[brigit66]

Satoko has amazing LS

 

[Beckaboomer]

Jason.. last year's costume was better. I definitely get why you'd want to change costumes if you're recycling but uhhhh.. I'll just leave it there.

Damn damn damn I hate when he falls on that 3A right in front of the judges.

Interesting music changes, not sure I approve. The contrast between the "darker" section and the more lyrical section was starkly beautiful in last year's version.

It's still a beautiful program and I adore him. I think it was a good idea to keep the program but maybe workshop it a little more?

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Just Jason

 

[Apple1078]

Great job Jason!! That Ina Bauer!!

 

[Jontor]

Great skate Jason!

This score should be interesting as he is like 20 points behind in tech. But wonderful presentation as always.

 

[kmw227]

Interesting music changes, not sure I approve. The contrast between the "darker" section and the more lyrical section was starkly beautiful in last year's version.

Totally agree, I loved the darker section. This cut feels a lot more monotonous to me.

Still a stunning program though!

 

[ana]

Misha
Jason

 

[Kathy1]

Now THAT is how you interpret the beautiful music of Schindler's List. That final spin was especially gorgeous but, if I still had either of my hips, they would be in pain just watching.

 

[Dogo]

I actually found Jason to be more captivating in gnral. Kolyada seems to rely more on his balletic poses, whereas looking at them back to back Jason just moves his entire body in a different way. Shame about the 3A Jason but I actually think this is a great way to start and keep polishing this.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

All I can say is, I Love Jason Brown. I don't care about the fall on the second 3-axel. He's an amazing, one-of-a-kind skater who will be sorely missed when he retires. Bravo, Jason!

Cool that we got to see two Schindler's List programs back-to-back from such talented figure skaters. Yes, of course, Jason's program is a more soulful interpretation. Jason's got chops no one else has.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Waaiiiit what??

 

[karne]

Absolutely lovely. Now that's a Schindler's List.

A few bobbles here and there but nothing out of the ordinary for early October.

 

[Apple1078]

OMG he looks so relieved! I don't think he expected that. I want to hug him.

 

[LiamV426]

Back to back Schindler's Lists!

Mikhail's face when he skates =

I love his skating, posture and jumps technique but he really needs to emote more in the face, especially when skating to an emotional piece like this. I'm glad the jumps were semi-there today! Still want him to go back to the White Crow.

Jason's skating is just beautiful and he definitely emotes more in his interpretation! He also just knows how create a moment and hit those musical accents perfectly with the Ina Bauer and spiral! Not his best performance of the program but enough to go ahead of Mikhail today! Well done.