I wouldn't even compare Chan with Takahashi or Hanyu. I just question the 'absolute' value of his IN, which is 9.21. That is higher than any other scores he got for other components. OK, his SS is great but that is 9.11. Honestly what is so special about his interpretation? I re-read the definition in the rules:
The personal and creative translation of the music to movement on ice.
To reward the skater who through movement creates a personal and creative translation of the music.
As the tempo binds all notes in time, the ability to use the tempos and rhythms of the music in a variety
of ways, along with the subtle use of finesse to reflect the nuances of all the fundamentals of music:
melody, rhythm, harmony, color, texture, and form creates a mastery of interpretation.
I don't get any feeling, evocation, color, or texture from his skating about this espagnol music.
I may be old fashioned but compare John Curry's Olympic EX and his little piece on Carmen. That IS interpretation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o26Bb8bh3EM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syYlSFtQjoo
Thank you, Stella Campo!
And, Becki: Chan will win and continue winning, with or without dignity, clean or not. ISU Judges have spoken and they are not finished sending us the message yet.