- Joined
- Nov 12, 2012
had time to re-watch and have to say that Misha stole my heart again - he may not have the quad goods like other Men, but boy, did he embraced the best he has...Watching him now is creating a feeling of some kind of 'absolution': an absolute purpose, conviction and ownership for everything he puts on ice, every movement, gesture and expression. What is even more remarkable is that his passion for what he does seems to be bigger than ever - one can truly feel the love Misha has for performing, creating a moments like he did in Grenoble, he mastered forming a super emotional, strong bond between how he moves and what emotion it gives out. And those programs - clean, pure, streamline, simplistic to showcase Misha in all his glory: how he reacts to the music, how much of feeling and dedication he puts into it; his arms, delicate and elegant flare of them, how well he operates them with music and overall program design is truly remarkable and gives a run for their money to most of Ladies. I'm glad that he not only decided to give himself another year of competition, but he seems to be so at peace with everything right now, and it influences his skating so much - and so well; there's a sense of mature acceptance from him and experiencing everything twice stronger. And his quality of overall performance, integration of all elements, polish and sophistication of movement, choreography progressed so much...He simply lit out the whole arena, taking people for an amazing journey with him
ETA - coming back again with few point that came to my mind...I think that overall Misha captured the purity and beauty of the music in a way that puts an ease and harmony into the audience - I never had a nervy moment watching him, I just felt the timeless, quiet quaity of all he does, how well he managed to fit into that music. And there goes his brilliant timing, attention to rhythm throughout the performance: my particularly fave moment is at the end of 2nd step sequence when he portrays the rise of the violin by his hands so expressively to then stop, with lowering on hands right into the tempo change - it truly shows the care, deep thought he puts into every program, taking ownership, responsibility of the final effect and impact created on people. Such incredible maturity in every aspect of his performance, yet it's prominent this 'individuality' of style/carriage around him, despite competition. One thing is to have vivid, memorable exhibitions, full of exuberance, but to create such magnetic 'pull' by classical program, moderate the drama factor in it to produce depth and value is remarkable. For me, definitely one of the most inspirational skaters out there - keeps to inspire about his skating and my redition of the post is a proof of this
ETA - coming back again with few point that came to my mind...I think that overall Misha captured the purity and beauty of the music in a way that puts an ease and harmony into the audience - I never had a nervy moment watching him, I just felt the timeless, quiet quaity of all he does, how well he managed to fit into that music. And there goes his brilliant timing, attention to rhythm throughout the performance: my particularly fave moment is at the end of 2nd step sequence when he portrays the rise of the violin by his hands so expressively to then stop, with lowering on hands right into the tempo change - it truly shows the care, deep thought he puts into every program, taking ownership, responsibility of the final effect and impact created on people. Such incredible maturity in every aspect of his performance, yet it's prominent this 'individuality' of style/carriage around him, despite competition. One thing is to have vivid, memorable exhibitions, full of exuberance, but to create such magnetic 'pull' by classical program, moderate the drama factor in it to produce depth and value is remarkable. For me, definitely one of the most inspirational skaters out there - keeps to inspire about his skating and my redition of the post is a proof of this