https://twitter.com/sunlight_girl/status/1421157048536993794?s=21
First seconds of his new SP, and a new combo.
First seconds of his new SP, and a new combo.
I am beginning to fear that not only his LP is problematic but so is his SP. It is so empty I just in shock, no connection with the music, zero choreo - just some arm movements in Liza's style, the music crescendo in the end calling for some big element but there are spins (same was with Carmen actually - always bothered me). Wow, his programs by Olga K. were masterpieces compared to this. And the Muse was simply outstanding and world class. Hope the future will prove me wrong but I see a very rocky season ahead of us.And here is the whole program https://youtu.be/BT2yB4zHzGY
Moonlight Sonata? Another warhorse hmm. Knowing that Mika by his own admission takes time to get into a new program, this is not a good start to the season."Kolyada skated "Schindler's List" FS twice. According to S-E, it's because the coaching staff and the skater haven't yet decided on SP. It received mixed reactions, incl. on Internet - spectator posted video from training camp in Tartu".
So it seems they are still weighing options for the SP.
I wouldn’t be against changing, but the program was so raw in Tartu, and the camera was just bad, that I feel like it’s hard to make a judgement.
One option would be to go with the gala program with Moonlight Sonata. That would mean no Averbukh program.
The season is under way finally! And it always exciting to see Mika after a long tedious off-season. But I have to say I am not excited about either of his programs. Even the costumes are not to the usual standard (did he change the dressmaker I wonder?), the SP costume has achieved unachievable - black making someone look bigger than they are !?I love Kolyada (as those who read my username can tell).
but this long program was.... not ideal. Ignoring the jumps, the choreography was stiff and jerky with lots of sudden movements.
It didn't fit the music, and sure didn't fit the story of schindlers list.
the SP fit the music, but last olympic season it was much more original music and exciting (I might be alone in liking the weird Mozart mix).
Anyways the program may grow on me, but as it stands I really don't like it - to clarify though, I love his skating and enjoy watching his skating regardless of the program.
I feel the same about his FS. .I adore him as a quality skater. Personally I think he had a missed opportunity with The White Crow. It was in my opinion a masterpiece , original and just so suited to his pure ice skating. I hope this program will grow on me too.I love Kolyada (as those who read my username can tell).
but this long program was.... not ideal. Ignoring the jumps, the choreography was stiff and jerky with lots of sudden movements.
It didn't fit the music, and sure didn't fit the story of schindlers list.
the SP fit the music, but last olympic season it was much more original music and exciting (I might be alone in liking the weird Mozart mix).
Anyways the program may grow on me, but as it stands I really don't like it - to clarify though, I love his skating and enjoy watching his skating regardless of the program.
The gray suit is a direct reference to Oskar Schindler who Misha is supposed to be. Does Schindler wear anything else in the film that they could use?Not the most inspired FS, but also not bad. I liked the step sequence and they changed around some of the places he puts his jumps on, but that gray thing he’s wearing needs to go. I wasn’t upset about the change at worlds because the shirt looked more elevated, but after the costume in the SP this looks beneath him. A better set of programs than what he had last Olympics. And if it doesn’t work they have programs to go back to.
Let’s see. I think it’s still too rough to have the full picture.
I think my beef was mostly about the material. I don't know, it didn't look good to me.The gray suit is a direct reference to Oskar Schindler who Misha is supposed to be. Does Schindler wear anything else in the film that they could use?