Extraordinary and unconventional programs

[Blades of Passion]

I haven't seen anyone talk about Jeremy Abbott's 2008 programs in years. They were very unique and two of his best programs ever:

A creative collection of Waltzes for the Long Program

"Treat" by Carlos Santana for the Short Program

 

[iluvtodd]

Gillies & Poirier's Sgt. Pepper SD was definitely a highlight for me @ Worlds!

 

[Sabrina]

I have a few wonderful memories...Laurent Tobel (already mentioned), Philippe Candeloro (Godfather, D'Artagnian), Anissina/Peizerat
Candeloro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsGyPUXHrNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orynB-3b1lI

Anissina/Peizerat Carmina Burana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsvq-N7xAtc

Gilles & Poirier are delicious

NB: All skaters happen to be French...

 

[snowflake]

I haven't seen anyone talk about Jeremy Abbott's 2008 programs in years. They were very unique and two of his best programs ever:

A creative collection of Waltzes for the Long Program

Thank you! This program at worlds 2008 made me fall in love with Jeremy’s skating. Even with big mistakes watching it live was gorgeous.

 

[petitebrie]

No one's mentioned Oksana Baiul as far as I can see. She had some pretty unique professional programmes like "The Feeling Begins" (replete with orientalist imagery like harem pants, egyptian hands, magic lamp) and "Desert Rose" (sexy techno monk).

 

[draqq]

I don't think anyone has mentioned Jeffrey Buttle's "Nagoyqatsi" LP program yet. His performance at Nationals was the best version of it and has many modern shapes and timing throughout the piece.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYv170n84Tw

Also want to add Dubreuil and Lauzon's Winter Version program to indigenous tribe music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMbjdCHjRdg

And finally, Kerr & Kerr's Olympic performance to Krwlng:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xce_q31nggs

 

[Crossover]

You can love or hate Elvis Stojko's style, but his martial art themed programs are really unique and out of convention.

 

[iluvtodd]

^ I was impressed with Elvis ever since I first watched him during the 1992 Winter Olympics and always cheered for him!