Nathan Chen

[StitchMonkey]

Still no one knows Nathan's music for FS?

... is he going to practice it even?

 

[sheetz]

Do they play the skaters' music during the warmups? Nathan's been in SLC for over a week already and been skating every day since at least Saturday so he might have done several run throughs already this week.

ETA: Photo w/ Max and Sean
https://twitter.com/online_on_ice/status/908559842897403904

ETA: Photos w/ media
https://twitter.com/michaelfterry/status/908750223891038208

Reigning U.S. champ returns to the Salt Lake City ice where his figure skating career started
https://www.deseretnews.com/article...-where-his-figure-skating-career-started.html

 

[sheetz]

Phil Hersh's article on the mens sp
Chen, Aaron go 1-2 in short at U.S. Int'l Classic
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2017/09/14/254359642

 

[sheetz]

We have video proof of quad loop at practice
https://twitter.com/miwa_stockholm/status/908809258438766592

 

[LeCygne]

We have video proof of quad loop at practice
https://twitter.com/miwa_stockholm/status/908809258438766592

Wow that looks great. Could definitely see him putting this into the program later in the season if it turns out he needs it.

 

[shine]

We have video proof of quad loop at practice
https://twitter.com/miwa_stockholm/status/908809258438766592

He is just UNREAL.

 

[buttercup2015]

Nathan did it!!! Wow
He wrote another history

 

[sheetz]

Can't believe he popped the 4T of all things! I've been watching him for years and this is one of his best LP ever, IMO. Awesome 4Lo!

 

[back2black]

happy now
particularly the OG year full of rehash of old program,chen brave enough to bring something totally fresh
the only thing i'm not sure is his costume, two puffy shirt, almost identical style? maybe it's not final

 

[yyyskate]

After watching Nathan's FS,
Nathan is inspiration!!!

 

[yyyskate]

Winter is coming...
The rite of spring!!!

 

[sheetz]

BTW these were listed as Nathan's planned elements

Quad Lutz+Triple Toeloop
Triple Flip
Quad Loop
Quad Toeloop
Spin
Step Sequence
Triple Lutz
Quad Flip
Quad Toeloop+Double Loop+Triple Flip
Quad Salchow
Triple Axel
Choreo Sequence
Spin

 

[yyyskate]

OMG, those place holders, 7 Q program. Nathan. OMG

 

[sheetz]

Video
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x60x0zw

 

[Violet Bliss]

Congratulations, Nathan. That's a beautiful program and so well performed.

 

[Ice Dance]

Winter is coming...
The rite of spring!!!

Mao's Last Dancer. (Which includes The Rite of Spring). Nice.

 

[shine]

After watching Nathan's FS,
Nathan is inspiration!!!

Word.

 

[blackey]

I'm in LOOOOOVE with Nathan's both programs. He really exceed my expectation.Wow

 

[GGFan]

His programs have a lot more depth this year. He's really starting to develop his own style. Love the new spin toward the end, and he has lovely hands in several parts.

 

[shine]

Nathan's music choices are just gold this year. I really couldn't have expected any better. I thought the SP was already such an awesome choice, and it turns out the LP surprise was worth all the wait. I also just LOVE how contrasting the two programs are: the SP is jazzy and sort of angular, and the LP is pensive and poetic. And both original as heck. They really showcase his versatility and ability to skate to many types of music, which he's always had since a kid. I have faith he's going to grow into both programs even more. I can't wait to see how they develop.