The link to Yagudin’s version is in post 35Sorry, I don’t understand why you posted this “Winter” by “Bond”? (what it has to do with Yagudin, if he skated to “Wintersun” by “Bond”?)
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Toller's commentary is interesting (pretty much saying, this cannot win under current rules, but just like with Torville and Dean, this calls for a change of rules....)Missing is iconic for the Duchesnays
Isabelle & Paul Duchesnay FD 1990 World Figure Skating Championships
Isabelle and Paul Duchesnay brought down the house with this classic program, a program that would change the world of ice dancing.
Of course many skaters have since performed to Dimash’s version, but it never feels quite right to me.
Weaver and PojeI agree that no music "belongs" to any skater per se, but that some pieces are so closely associated with a particular skater or team that any subsequent version pales in comparison. In many cases, it is the first time a piece of music has been skated to, at least at elite level, (I think that sentimental reasons also play a role, as one often remembers "firsts" most fondly) and has a cultural and/or personal connection to the skater(s). Some examples not yet mentioned:
- Denis Ten – S.O.S. d’un terrien en détresse, sung by Dimash (https://youtu.be/dYrb8QOgU2I?t=25):
Due to the friendship between Denis and Dimash and the fact that Dimash later commemorated Denis with it in his concerts, to me this version (not the song itself *) “belongs” to Denis. Whenever I listen to it, I inevitably think of him.
- Denis Ten – Warriors of Kazakhstan (Tolgau/ Ер Тұран) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us3lnvuanI8):
Honoring his native country and performing in a costume inspired by traditional Kazakh clothing, this was one of Denis’ most memorable programs to me. It would take another skater with Kazakh roots to perform it as authentically and intensely as he did – as of now I can’t think of anyone, who could do it justice. Since Kazakh figure skating is currently on the rise thanks to the Denis Ten Figure Skating Academy, this could change in the future.
- Daisuke Takahashi – Eye (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAuNlFsrMT4):
He was the first skater to choose this relatively unusual piece (by figure skating standards) after having fallen in love with it (I only know of two other skaters attempting it afterwards). The artist, Japanese accordionist Coba, later performed it live with Daisuke (in 2014) and they struck up a friendly relationship. With its two iconic step sequences and the pizzazz with which Dai performed the program, it was also, in my humble opinion, the most memorable SP of the Vancouver Olympics men's competition.
- Kana Muramoto & Daisuke Takahashi – Sōran Bushi/Koto (https://youtu.be/WGJBQ3yDMLI?t=583):
Again the first time any high level skater chose to skate to Sōran Bushi (the modernized version by half Japanese/half French artist Maia Barou was chosen by Kana), even though it is such a well-known standard in Japan, a sea shanty about the life of the herring fishermen of Hokkaidō. Another reason for choosing it was that Kana and Dai were both born under the zodiac sign of Pisces (the Pisces symbol is also depicted on their official banners). Choreographer Koyo Yanai incorporated various aspects of Japanese culture into the choreography, like kabuki movements and Ukiyo-e imagery, and the lift resembles a fisherman catching a fish. The costumes are inspired by traditional Japanese workwear, but with a modern "street style" twist (according to designer Taketoshi Hara). So much thought and creativity has gone into every aspect of this program that for me it is a work of art (harkening back to the question if competitive skating can be art.) It’s hard to imagine that anyone will come up with a more iconic program to the same music.
I am sure there are many more examples like the ones above that I can’t think of off the top of my head or am unfamiliar with.
* Does anyone know, if anyone has ever skated to the original version of S.O.S., sung by Daniel Balavoine or any of the many covers other than the one by Dimash?
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I love all these examples. Also, I miss Denis TenI agree that no music "belongs" to any skater per se, but that some pieces are so closely associated with a particular skater or team that any subsequent version pales in comparison. In many cases, it is the first time a piece of music has been skated to, at least at elite level, (I think that sentimental reasons also play a role, as one often remembers "firsts" most fondly) and has a cultural and/or personal connection to the skater(s). Some examples not yet mentioned:
- Denis Ten – S.O.S. d’un terrien en détresse, sung by Dimash (https://youtu.be/dYrb8QOgU2I?t=25):
Due to the friendship between Denis and Dimash and the fact that Dimash later commemorated Denis with it in his concerts, to me this version (not the song itself *) “belongs” to Denis. Whenever I listen to it, I inevitably think of him.
- Denis Ten – Warriors of Kazakhstan (Tolgau/ Ер Тұран) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us3lnvuanI8):
Honoring his native country and performing in a costume inspired by traditional Kazakh clothing, this was one of Denis’ most memorable programs to me. It would take another skater with Kazakh roots to perform it as authentically and intensely as he did – as of now I can’t think of anyone, who could do it justice. Since Kazakh figure skating is currently on the rise thanks to the Denis Ten Figure Skating Academy, this could change in the future.
- Daisuke Takahashi – Eye (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAuNlFsrMT4):
He was the first skater to choose this relatively unusual piece (by figure skating standards) after having fallen in love with it (I only know of two other skaters attempting it afterwards). The artist, Japanese accordionist Coba, later performed it live with Daisuke (in 2014) and they struck up a friendly relationship. With its two iconic step sequences and the pizzazz with which Dai performed the program, it was also, in my humble opinion, the most memorable SP of the Vancouver Olympics men's competition.
- Kana Muramoto & Daisuke Takahashi – Sōran Bushi/Koto (https://youtu.be/WGJBQ3yDMLI?t=583):
Again the first time any high level skater chose to skate to Sōran Bushi (the modernized version by half Japanese/half French artist Maia Barou was chosen by Kana), even though it is such a well-known standard in Japan, a sea shanty about the life of the herring fishermen of Hokkaidō. Another reason for choosing it was that Kana and Dai were both born under the zodiac sign of Pisces (the Pisces symbol is also depicted on their official banners). Choreographer Koyo Yanai incorporated various aspects of Japanese culture into the choreography, like kabuki movements and Ukiyo-e imagery, and the lift resembles a fisherman catching a fish. The costumes are inspired by traditional Japanese workwear, but with a modern "street style" twist (according to designer Taketoshi Hara). So much thought and creativity has gone into every aspect of this program that for me it is a work of art (harkening back to the question if competitive skating can be art.) It’s hard to imagine that anyone will come up with a more iconic program to the same music.
I am sure there are many more examples like the ones above that I can’t think of off the top of my head or am unfamiliar with.
* Does anyone know, if anyone apart from Weaver/Poje has ever skated to the original version of S.O.S., sung by Daniel Balavoine or any of the many covers other than the one by Dimash?
This is the earliest use in figure skating that I'm aware of:
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Now that you show it... I remember Usova-Zhulin's... but not Vlascenko's. Though I do remember him. So whose is more iconic then?This is the earliest use in figure skating that I'm aware of:
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And the earliest I know of in men's singles:
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The first name that comes to my mind is Takahashi, but Sui/Han are very close behind (possibly only because I am a bigger fan of them) so... doesn't 'belong' asimage in one overshadowing . His version is probably the most iconic.Now that you show it... I remember Usova-Zhulin's... but not Vlascenko's. Though I do remember him. So whose is more iconic then?
I don't think I can answer for you or you can answer for me. There isn't a "right" answer. Different fans have different experiences of which programs make a strong and memorable impression on them.So whose is more iconic then?
I agree... I guess I'd give my vote to Takahashi.... I just remembered that Liam Firus had superb choreo and performance on his version.. but not great success with the jumps.
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In this case, the information is correct. no worries.You have to be careful of Wikipedia, though. I am currently changing the format used for the "Programmes" section of my Fan Fests, and as I go along I am checking ISU Bios and Wikipedia to see if there were any mistakes.
For one partnership, I did spot a mistake that could mean that I had the wrong programme listed for a season (I had put the wrong year down for a performance in my video list). So, since they didn't have an ISU Bio back then and the YouTube video has since been removed, I went onto WIkipedia to check what it said their programme was for that season. And I discovered that the same mistake was on Wikipedia... because a Wikipedia editor who is also a GS member had used my Original Post as a reference!
Whilst it is flattering that somebody considers me to be a reliable source, even I know that I am not!
But, it is a nightmare scenario because, with so many videos having been removed since I originally made out the Original Post, I don't have a clue what is right or not any more!
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Yes... he is such a nice person to say "when will you die, earth's mistake" to Adam rippon on his Instagram story.
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Just saw this recommended for me on youtube... and I had to share it for those who haven't seen it. 
