2015-2016 Programs by Discipline

[Scovies]

So the music Jason is using is NOT from the "The Great Gatsby" movie soundtrack.
It's may also be the answer to the "Scent of Love" reference.

I did a Shazam of the music and it came up with a song called "Love is Blindness," from the album "Themes Inspired by The Great Gatsby" by a group called The Grey Orchestra.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YPOt-vgOjM

Here's the whole album from Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7eZSLygEVIkyUkNWRVeXpr

This group appears to do orchestral variations on popular songs and even instrumental versions for karaoke?!. I found a few other albums, including one centered around James Bond theme songs.

I can't find any sort of bio info or who exactly is in this group.

ETA: It gets crazier...so the song is actually a Great Gatsby inspired/Charleston-style cover of "Love is Blindness" by U2 (1991's Achtung Baby): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8_HZ2jG_60

The album is actually Jazz-age remixes of popular songs. Wow. Rohene sure finds the most obscure music.

Although now I think it would have been interesting if Jason actually did a program to the original U2 song, lol.

ETA 2: Mr. P points out this is reminiscent of the work of Postmodern Jukebox, basically the super popular YouTube group that does style variations of popular songs. Here's their "Gatsby" take on Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance."

Aw, man. Love is Blindness is one of my favorite U2 songs. I'd love to see someone skate to the original version of it as well.

 

[hippomoomin]

I will be thrilled if Liza dances in the same music, and together with Johnny. :dance:

haha

here's johnny weir's version of "Nagada Sang Dohl"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FJ4kBfI6BA

the music is quite catchy, not too traditional. I like it.

 

[mirai4life]

Mirai's layback. the music could be the ending of her program? anyone recognize?
https://instagram.com/p/3PE4b2C5Yu/?taken-by=mirainagasu

 

[shiroKJ]

Mirai's layback. the music could be the ending of her program? anyone recognize?
https://instagram.com/p/3PE4b2C5Yu/?taken-by=mirainagasu

That spin is just beautiful

 

[burntBREAD]

Mirai's layback. the music could be the ending of her program? anyone recognize?
https://instagram.com/p/3PE4b2C5Yu/?taken-by=mirainagasu

No, both her programs are set to modern music this year. I don't quite recognize the exact music that's playing, but it sounds very classical and like "Don Quixote" in a Spanish style.

 

[DexterK]

That spin is just beautiful

It really is! So fast in the first position and then I love how the arm whips around quickly for the transition from catchfoot to Biellman.

 

[Mrs. P]

Vincent Zhou revealed his programs in this recent Ice Network article: http://www.icenetwork.com/news/2015/06/01/127901186

Yuka Sato choreographed Zhou's short program, to "Crystallize" by Lindsey Stirling. Justin Dillon created his new Godfather free skate.

 

[Pipit158]

https://twitter.com/n_buckland/status/605478045215019008

 

[invisiblespiral]

https://twitter.com/n_buckland/status/605478045215019008

. I liked that dance, and Zhou's SP sounds interesting. Is he on the JGP this year?

 

[Mrs. P]

. I liked that dance, and Zhou's SP sounds interesting. Is he on the JGP this year?

Yes. he is not old enough for seniors internationally, but he plans to compete as a senior at the national level.

 

[Weathergal]

. I liked that dance, and Zhou's SP sounds interesting. Is he on the JGP this year?

I am so glad that Coomes/Buckland are keeping that FD! I'm normally not a fan of reusing programs, but much like Josh Farris' Schindler's List" LP, it didn't really get its full due because of illness (Coomes/Buckland) or injuries (Farris). I really think it's a beautiful program, and it was so sad to see their season cut short with illness and what seemed like just plain bad luck! I look forward to seeing what they can do with it this year. Her costume is quite pretty, too!

 

[Barb]

I hope Penny keeps the same dress too.

 

[firal]

That butterfly FD is one of my more memorable FD of last season; happy that they are keeping it!

 

[Mrs. P]

Alex Johnson talks about his programs for the upcoming season in a new journal entry: http://www.figureskatersonline.com/alexanderjohnson/journal.html

My short program is to a song called "Trance" and was choreographed by Catarina Lindgren and Christopher Dean. It has a middle eastern vibe to it and it is very snake like. It definitely is one of the most challenging programs I have ever had choreographed, but I truly love it. My long was choreographed by Tom Dickson and is a combination of three pieces. The first piece is titled "The Christ Trilogy" by Havasi, followed by a piece of music that has chanting and saxophone, and ending with "In the act of Creation". It's much different from my short in terms of movement and I love the freedom that comes along with the choreography

 

[matmuh]

Alex Johnson talks about his programs for the upcoming season in a new journal entry: http://www.figureskatersonline.com/alexanderjohnson/journal.html

here is a video of part of his SP and i love the music and love the movement already! i loved his LP last season, he isnt afraid of tyring sth new and different
edit: and part of his LP

 

[actualrealliveanna]

here is a video of part of his SP and i love the music and love the movement already! i loved his LP last season, he isnt afraid of tyring sth new and different
edit: and part of his LP

that FS sequence looks stunning. can't wait to see more of it!

 

[Alba]

News from Russia. http://www.ifsmagazine.com/articles/32786-russian-skaters-prepare-for-new-season

 

[Layback11]

Great, comprehensive article-and in English, too! :dance: It will be exciting to see what everybody comes up with!

 

[WeakAnkles]

News from Russia. http://www.ifsmagazine.com/articles/32786-russian-skaters-prepare-for-new-season

Terrific article. Thanks Alba. Hope all is well with you.

 

[Alba]

Terrific article. Thanks Alba. Hope all is well with you.

Long time no see. Missed you.