2023 U.S. Nationals Sr. Women's Short Program

[Carol1]

Given this audience, "Simple Gifts" is probably a more strategic choice than Christina Aguilera, but I fear it's still slightly too contemporary to resonate with many of the spectators.

 

[labgoat]

Omg, what is this music?!? It sucks.

A gift to be simple by great American Composer Aaron Copeland

 

[Lissy]

Omg, what is this music?!? It sucks.

This is one of the prettiest pieces of music of all time (in my opinion): Appalachian Spring. The vocals for this version are... special.

 

[purplecat]

Nice to see a beautiful spiral, thanks Clare!

 

[auser]

Heh, kid behind me is explaining to his…sister? why Gasparatto’s in fourth place. “She popped her flip into a double over there. If it wasn’t for that, her score would be higher.” Kid knows his stuff.

Loving your on site observational posts. Thank you.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Passing comment from relative: “oh, this music is… what’s it called, from the religious order that died out because they wouldn’t have sex?”

 

[CellarDweller]

Johnny Weir was just saying he loves this music.

 

[Mariiiiskate]

the step out aside Clare did well

 

[yesterday]

Omg, what is this music?!? It sucks.

Too much "various", less "artists".

 

[msteach3]

Didn't care for Clare's music at all!

 

[yelyoh]

Well Claire is kinda back.

 

[Ichatdelune]

FYI Seo is read as "Suh" not see-oh

 

[moonvine]

Passing comment from relative: “oh, this music is… what’s it called, from the religious order that died out because they wouldn’t have sex?”

Shakers. I did a project on them for a college cpurse

 

[Brenda_Bottems]

Simple Gifts is one of the finest compositions in America's history. No need to bring religious bias into the discussion.

 

[skylark]

Beautiful skate, dramatic dress, lovely music from Clare Seo! well done!

 

[YuBluByMe]

Seo’s coach looks kind of like a young Michelle Pfeiffer.

 

[RatedPG]

Good skate for Clare! Last years Junior Champion and Junior Worlds 6th place finisher, should be in first place after that skate. First 60+ Score of the night.

 

[CellarDweller]

Passing comment from relative: “oh, this music is… what’s it called, from the religious order that died out because they wouldn’t have sex?”

 

[yelyoh]

Didn't care for Clare's music at all!

Yeah nothing to interpret.

 

[Lissy]

Simple Gifts is one of the finest compositions in America's history.

Agreed! This particular cut was not great. But the whole score of Appalachian Spring is stunning.