I just watched their program on youtube. IMO it does have potential, but it's not really my cup of tea. I love when programs have at least one climactic moment, but to me there really wasn't anything that drew attention. Perhaps my mind will change as the season progresses.
Virtue and Moir FD for this season
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I agree with the observation that it echos Dub/Lau. In fact, I thought it was a John Barry composition at first - sounded like something form Out of Africa or Somewhere in Time. It's a beautiful piece of skating, but at this juncture, it seems like a program that needs to be skated perfectly to have the impact it needs (again, like Dub/Lau).
I look forward to seeing it after they've worked on it more. Frankly, I'm pretty sure I'd enjoy them skating to anything, such is the depth of my affection, but I thought it was lovely.
Your obvious bias never fails to make me fall on the floor and roll with laughter. Minimal growth! I'm in hysterics! Thanks!
you're so cute rofl-ing. you're welcome, your obvious need for rebuttals "never fails me" too....
- i find the music without climax - definitely not a "carmen" or "nessun dorma" just monotone. i feel as if the music limits their ....emotional connection with audience. almost - lackluster but still pretty and beautiful (im not saying its gross and ugly or unfit) i guess they could add more hand-free lifts to impress y'all.
that what i meant. call that a bias - fine. just clarifying. i have a talent for negative diction. perhaps "minimal growth" was too callous and severe.
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Really? I thought it was stunning, probably the higlight of the program. But to each his own.
Mahler's 5th has a lot more emotional depth to it than a movie score.
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Eh, probably - but 4 mintues of Mahler's 5th? And given that both scores mentioned contain previously composed music (Out of Africa has some Mozart, Somewhere in Time has Rachmaninoff), I don't think my comment was that inane
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I'm so glad they ditched Pink Floyd. This program suits them so much better.
to me, i see it as "forced difficulty, messy, rushed, awkward positioning. but it does go well with the musical phrase....
I agree. To me, the music, as it is now, balances between sleep-inducing and pure sophistication. I think, a lot will depend on how Tessa and Scott interpret it.
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I wonder if they'll wear their black practice outfits as costumes?
Ant (ducking and running
)No Ant, they'll be wearing some adorable kilts for sure.
I'm warming up to the program as I watch it more, many sweet moments in the choreography. The camera angle on the video is on the opposite side of the judges' row, so we might appreciate it more with better camera angles.
However, I notice in both footwork sequences where the music calls for more sharp, "umph" movements, they are skating away "elegantly." :scratch:
However, I notice in both footwork sequences where the music calls for more sharp, "umph" movements, they are skating away "elegantly." :scratch:
It is a good program, not special or unforgettable as of now, gold medal will depend upon how other top programs are like. if other top teams perform programs like last year; Virtue and Moir could well be out of medals. They will need to improve a lot from now and feb (which i am sure they will do)
