Short Program to "Chariots of Fire"

Was driving to work today with my "Chariots of Fire" CD soundtrack providing some inspirational, get-up-and-go atmosphere. As I was heading out, I thought, "Wouldn't this make a terrific piece of music for a competitive short program? I'm sure I'm not the first person to think this, not by a longshot!

There's enough pace and drama in the music -- you know, the piece that played when the British Olypmpic track team ran along the beach at Brighton -- for a skater to place his or her jumps and spins and present them with a lot of pizazz.

There's the final part of the "running" piece that, IMHO, would make an outstanding background for the serpentine footwork. I can invision choreography that would make this look almost like a track meet, with "virtual" hurdles, spinning (with imaginary discus), and long jump along the length of the rink. Someone like Sandra Bezic could probably fit in the footwork and tricks, and with the right skater, it would make quite an impact. I could see someone like a young Kurt Browning brilliantly handle that type of footwork.
Ah, bliss!! :thumbsup:

Just my two cents, of course.

I agree! This seems like it would be a natural for an Olympic sport.

Abitbol and Bernadis used it at the 1998 Olympics (LP). Anyone else?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DhjjfjJ8SY

Steven Cousins, 1994 long program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Vj5vc-sAA

IIRC a boy at my rink used the music a few years ago. I can't remember if I've ever seen it used in ladies' singles, although I may be forgetting someone obscure.

Lovely music, full of emotional power. I think you're right: it's better for an SP than an LP because it doesn't have enough "build" or interior changes. Vangelis music in general has a lot of potential, and I hope some current skaters exploit its possibilities.

I stopped hearing this song in elevators, holding telephone lines, doctor offices, supermarkets and the bank.. only when I left the country.
I m not very fond of Papathanasiou in skating. But his music works under a full moon openair concert.

seniorita said:

I stopped hearing this song in elevators, holding telephone lines, doctor offices, supermarkets and the bank.. only when I left the country.
I m not very fond of Papathanasiou in skating. But his music works under a full moon openair concert.

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You have a unique perspective on Vangelis, Seniorita! I guess we probably had a lot of elevator Vangelis too at some point, but I can't recall it being so all-encompassing, thank goodness.

Also Charlene Von Saher (British & US Skater) also used similar cuts like Steven Cousins for her 93 Long Program, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_En7DPsYQo. Nice Choreography too!!