Tatsuki Machida

[ioanna]

I can see why so many people call this program (as well as many of his other programs) weird and over the top but if you watch the original Bolero ballet, he basically incorporated many of the moves into his choreography and tried to adapt it on ice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsSALaDJuN4

 

[sakurano]

I liked this program Bolero although the beginning seems strange with the sounds of the forest that seems to agree with his theme, he really knows how to tell a story.

 

[Roast Toast]

Just saw the program as well and I'm amazed at how consistently Machida knows how to push my buttons... There hasn't been one project of his I haven't loved... I truly think he's one of those skaters whose creativity is better served outside of a competition format. Anyone else remember his divine Don Quixote show program?

 

[seabm7]

Retirement from Show Skating Announced

The guest participation at Japan Open 2018 and the appearance at Carnival on Ice 2018 will be his last performance as a show skater. He's planning to focus on his study.

http://tatsuki-machida.com/news/index.html#20180615_coi



I will miss him greatly.

 

[aname]

I guess I should have seen this coming, given his academic ambitions, but... Damn.

I will miss him greatly, too.

 

[ioanna]

International Tatsuki fans have a chance to send him a message through World Figure Skating magazine. It is 100% guaranteed he will get it and read it. Follow the link for details
http://tatsuki-machida.tumblr.com/post/176763970217/send-your-message-to-tatsuki-machida

 

[Zenchio63]

International Tatsuki fans have a chance to send him a message through World Figure Skating magazine. It is 100% guaranteed he will get it and read it. Follow the link for details
http://tatsuki-machida.tumblr.com/post/176763970217/send-your-message-to-tatsuki-machida

Thank you so much, ioanna! I have to start working on my message....thank goodness there is still plenty of time to write it. Still can't get over his "East of Eden" and "Firebird" programs!

 

[ioanna]

The staff and cast of Prince Ice World had a small farewell ceremony for Tatsuki today after his final PIW show.
https://twitter.com/WFS_JP/status/1031168653947850752
https://twitter.com/sn_figure/status/1031136841297088514

His speech here
https://twitter.com/icephilosopher/status/1031167785370628096

He has two more appearances at Japan Open and Carnival On Ice - where he will skate 2 new programs - and then he will retire from skating.

 

[chihiro1859]

Prince Ice World 2018 in Hiroshima
bolero
Commentary: Tatsuki Machida

https://youtu.be/Y1nUtU2oJZ0

 

[ioanna]

If you would still like to send Tatsuki a message, there's only a day left until deadline. Once again the link is
http://tatsuki-machida.tumblr.com/post/176763970217/send-your-message-to-tatsuki-machida

 

[lady_bee]

Tatsuki's announcement about his last program, "La condition humaine：Mahler, Adagietto", from his website.

It will be performed tomorrow......
The music is perfect for his very last performance, but I am still hoping him to change his mind:sad21:.

 

[ioanna]

We still have to find out what is his other program but the one at Carnival On Ice and his final is indeed perfect to end his career.

 

[ioanna]

One of Tatsuki's programs has been uploaded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaIAFSgmzXU

 

[ioanna]

Tatsuki's final program, The Human Condition. A masterpiece that has to be seen by everyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwxZUKmbx5g

 

[Interspectator]

I was having a rough day for no particular reason, but in the evening I watched this program and it really helped me gather my thoughts. --So of course I had to do a sketch of it too.
http://figureskating-in-color.tumblr.com/post/178852094907/the-human-condition-pen-sketch-of-machida
Each program is so amazing, it can be watched over again and sort of meditated on. They aren't built like this anywhere else. -Machida only. I'm still holding out hope that he'll make a return to the ice some years down the road.

 

[Zenchio63]

One of Tatsuki's programs has been uploaded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaIAFSgmzXU

Thank you. Just beautiful! Only Tatsuki can do this type of music justice with his regal skating and balletic arms, wearing a lovely white shirt with flowers! It is such a joy to see him hop across the ice, lustrous hair rustling, performing a skating ceremony to the deities, celebrating the beauty of life. It's a real privilege to watch his skating. He will be dearly missed!

 

[Zenchio63]

Tatsuki's final program, The Human Condition. A masterpiece that has to be seen by everyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwxZUKmbx5g

Wow! What a spectacular performance by Tatsuki! He is truly an artist, a visionary & a poet on skates.
The rustling fabric on his shirt reminds me of butterflies or dove wings, as he skated to the heavens. It's as if he was transported to another planet, and he was communicating to the stars through his skating. Despite the trials and tribulations of being a human, the beauty and dignity of our souls will persist. The ending signified his desire to return to earth, as he reached up to the flying saucer. Tatsuki's skating does that to one's imagination. Once again, what a privilege it was to see his skating! Thank you, Tatsuki, for that masterpiece!

 

[Zenchio63]

I was having a rough day for no particular reason, but in the evening I watched this program and it really helped me gather my thoughts. --So of course I had to do a sketch of it too.
http://figureskating-in-color.tumblr.com/post/178852094907/the-human-condition-pen-sketch-of-machida
..... I'm still holding out hope that he'll make a return to the ice some years down the road.

Thank you for sharing your lovely sketch of Tatsuki. Love the hair! You are very talented. Hope your day is better.

Each program is so amazing, it can be watched over again and sort of meditated on. They aren't built like this anywhere else. Machida only.

Totally agree! They are masterpieces.

 

[ioanna]

I was having a rough day for no particular reason, but in the evening I watched this program and it really helped me gather my thoughts. --So of course I had to do a sketch of it too.
http://figureskating-in-color.tumblr.com/post/178852094907/the-human-condition-pen-sketch-of-machida
Each program is so amazing, it can be watched over again and sort of meditated on. They aren't built like this anywhere else. -Machida only. I'm still holding out hope that he'll make a return to the ice some years down the road.

This looks amazing and it captures Tatsuki perfectly. Thank you.

 

[Interspectator]

Thank you for sharing your lovely sketch of Tatsuki. Love the hair! You are very talented. Hope your day is better.



Totally agree! They are masterpieces.

This looks amazing and it captures Tatsuki perfectly. Thank you.

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. -There were really so many moments to choose from. I'll need to revisit it again in the future for more sketches.