Possible Nathan sighting at Champs Camp on Richaud's IGS.
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Nathan taking over USFS IG at Titans football game tonight.
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Taking over the IGS
With the Titans mascot
With the Titans mascot
Yay powerful 4F!
Nathan being driven out onto the field and introduced to fans.
I heard that there were rumors on Reddit about Nathan’s short program, so I did some digging around. Apparently, he might be doing a Benjamin Clementine medley, with an excerpt of Nemesis. Thoughts?
Here’s the thread for those who want to read the original rumors. https://www.reddit.com/r/FigureSkat...urce=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Here’s the thread for those who want to read the original rumors. https://www.reddit.com/r/FigureSkat...urce=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
which Benjamin Clementine songs could he be using to complement Nemesis? I'm especially interested in which ones you were talking about from a pacing perspective.
I'm not sure what is the source of that rumor but he attempted 4Lo at Las Vegas Invitational last season, too, so it's not a huge surprise. That still doesn't mean it will make it into his competitive program when the time comes, however.
Nathan along with Jason at practice.
If these rumors are true, this guy is one brave soul. Doing things that are unconventional and/or risky is so Nathan.
I'm super curious about his programs and I'm even more excited to see them now. So, for sure, Shae is doing the choreo to at least one of his programs, right?
I'm super curious about his programs and I'm even more excited to see them now. So, for sure, Shae is doing the choreo to at least one of his programs, right?
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One of the skaters who was allowed to watch had this to say about Nemesis 2.0:
Given the consistency of the rumors from different sources, at this point I'd be surprised if his programs were not:
SP - Benjamin Clementine with Nemesis back half / step sequence
FS - Apashe Lacrimosa
Looking forward to seeing them SkAm seems so far away.
SP - Benjamin Clementine with Nemesis back half / step sequence
FS - Apashe Lacrimosa
Looking forward to seeing them SkAm seems so far away.
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A fanmade compilation of photos/video from Champs Camp
Photo from the FB account of the golf cart driver at the Titans game
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I know some people are on the fence about Nathan re-using Nemesis again, but I honestly think it's so brilliant. It's not the exact same cut, so it doesn't have any of the potential baggage the original program did from the 2018 season. But if (when) he skates it clean it'll be a total redemption AND full-circle moment. Plus, the step sequence at the end of Nemesis is not just one of the best step sequences he's ever done, but maybe one of the best step sequences from men's skating, point blank. SLB really did what she needed to do with that program, and I'm excited to see what she does with this one.
I think it will depend on the execution of it all. I remember how the Shibutanis back in 2018 made their FD a Coldplay medley, recalling the success of their past Fix You FD, and I thought that the final result had too many melodies that made the overall emotional impact of the FD weaker, imho.
Of course, it is quite different from what Nathan is doing, but the original piece had such a great melodic build throughout the whole song. I look forward to seeing how it flows.
Of course, it is quite different from what Nathan is doing, but the original piece had such a great melodic build throughout the whole song. I look forward to seeing how it flows.
Hanging out with the others skaters, from Yaro's IGS
Twinning with Coach JLB
Twinning with Coach JLB
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I'm really excited to see this too! I've seen some comments wondering why he would deliberately create such a high pressure situation for himself, but I view it a little differently. I think this shows what Nathan's genuine mindset is regarding the Olympics from 2018. He has said before that he's no longer bothered by it and that he wouldn't re-do anything. Well, by doing this kind of a program, it shows that he's perfectly comfortable with what happened. I really think it's just the fans who are still somewhat traumatized. He has to be quite relaxed and confident in himself since he's doing this, and I think that's a great mindset to have. It seems like this will be something of a nod to the last Olympics and to how much he has thrived and grown since.
Few more clips from the last day (?) of Champs Camp:
BTS video courtesy of Jason
On the bus courtesy of Alexa
BTS video courtesy of Jason
On the bus courtesy of Alexa
