Nathan Chen

[yyyskate]

As for Beatles, Daisuke skated to Beatles medley (chored by no other than Lori) as his swan song.

EDIT: youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxNViweFzw

that "range of emotion" really miss him.

 

[yyyskate]

I really think Nathan is a very cool boy, and his coolness is kinda outside of my "natural habitat".

Have to say Nathan is a new experience for me..

 

[yyyskate]

^^:

just rewatched Nathan's SA parachute, probably my fav version of his parachute EX.
I can only find a Chinese broadcast versions on youtube though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOxPPDjegog is there any other version.
also found a fancam of that SA performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G-SmnYrx1U
that final step sequence is just insane, love it soooo much.

EDIT:
HAHA, i just found a full version of 2017 SA gala, no commentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv9zf5WAqDA
Love Nathan's cute T-shirt (a gift from fan) in the opening group number so much, probably my fav gala costume(or should we say non-costume) of Nathan.

 

[sheetz]

Love Nathan's cute T-shirt (a gift from fan) in the opening group number so much, probably my fav gala costume(or should we say non-costume) of Nathan.

Yes, it was from this fan.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcOTqYLFoSz/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki

She also posted video of the Gala.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcOCs4KlbwU/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcOETDClB4Q/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcOHy27lnda/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcOI98plOCR/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcOKhP-lniP/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki

During the opening group sequence with the other men he looks so natural. Poor Voronov looks so awkward.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcKWPE_l-xf/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki

 

[hhh]

Since Adam is working on his new SOI program I wonder if Nathan found time for his since he appears to be the headliner, much anticipated as his last 3 EX of EDM and indie band were all spot on picks and offered glimpse of his personal style, maybe some Eminem, Beatles mashups or good MJ remix like his junior SP would be cool...<3

 

[1111bm]

During the opening group sequence with the other men he looks so natural. Poor Voronov looks so awkward.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcKWPE_l-xf/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki

Nah, Voronov's not that bad, he's just lagging behind... Ross Miner is the awkward one, his movements are so stiff and clumsy, he always reminds me of a beginner skater who's not yet comfortable balancing on thin blades on ice.

 

[yyyskate]

During the opening group sequence with the other men he looks so natural. Poor Voronov looks so awkward.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcKWPE_l-xf/?hl=en&taken-by=sachiko_n_satsuki

The innate coolness, musicality and feeling for rhythm, the natural ability of getting the choreo right away and the innate ability to coordinate all parts of your body in movement.

Do you know whom Nathan's all these innate ability reminds me of.

Check out this gala group number practice from Yuna Queen (also quite a few other gala practice clips from this Youtube account).
https://youtu.be/qmQRcFNDlqs?t=78

That's why I love Nathan so much, if people observe a group of skaters learning choreo together. they will find immediately who has "it".

 

[skfan]

From what little I know of Nathan's personal music tastes - seems that he likes indie music with a melancholic/nostalgia feeling. I have the feeling that Nathan is a romantic at heart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mDxcDjg9P4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slVQSzD33_A

Thank you for the links. I agree with your and hhh's comments on Nathan's taste in music.

To be honest, I think these songs would be difficult to skate to, but if anyone can create a beautiful program with them, Nathan can.


Btw, from which interview did Nathan say 'horses have so much chaotic energy?'

 

[Sensation]

I hope Nathan can medal at Worlds, especially since so many top guys have withdrawn. I think not having the Olympic media hype now will work in his favor to perform well.

 

[SkatingMusic]

Is Nathan in Milan yet? Most skaters are there already.

 

[frida80]

Lastest photo shows him in Long Beach.

 

[SkatingMusic]

It was yesterday.

 

[Hollymolly]

It was yesterday. Maybe I guess Nathan already arrived.
+) Long beach picture was yesterday too.

 

[besti loop]

None of the U.S. team members have arrived to Milano or at least been to an airport. Though I'm a little worried, too, because it's 3 days till men's SP and you know, jet lag and all that :/

 

[sheetz]

Vincent was at practice this morning and Max was on a plane per his Instastory. Nathan always just shows up unannounced.

 

[sheetz]

Nathan's Twitter FC has reported he has just arrived in Milan. It's not known whether or not he will attend the evening practice.
https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/975700766278078464

 

[maryeli]

Nathan's Twitter FC has reported he has just arrived in Milan. It's not known whether or not he will attend the evening practice.
https://twitter.com/NathanChenJP/status/975700766278078464

Thank you very much (again)

I was reviewing Jackie Wong's reports on twitter, by the way he wrote an article about Worlds: http://www.rockerskating.com/news/2...view-men-three-battling-for-first-world-title

PS: Finally I will see Nathan skating again (for some mysterious reason I felt that Worlds never arrived)

 

[sheetz]

First sighting
https://twitter.com/michlmint/status/975793431132954626

 

[Hollymolly]

Nathan showed up at main rink!
I Guess he will be attend practice.

https://twitter.com/michlmint/status/975793431132954626?s=21

 

[yyyskate]

meanwhile, another touching fan edit! Cheer for Nathan's 2018 worlds, Go Nathan:luv17:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfWQZ-SVa1E