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- Nov 29, 2015
I loved this press conference, along the one earlier, that'll be subbed later, so hopefully there'll be things out of that one too.
My personal favorites were a couple of things already mentioned.
- Asian music and expression in re to the historical development of the sport that started in Europe
There have been comments here too about this, and I'm glad he brought it up. It's not just related to music itself but perhaps the way that music is expressed, often in a more internalized way (I believe this came up some time ago when we talked about Satoko) and how this reflects in sport that has developed in Western countries primarily. I do think we're slowly entering the waters where the different approaches are more accepted but we're not there yet. I think last season's H&L was another example of this btw. It's important to get this type of conversation going out in the open.
- technical vs artistry
Honestly, it's probably the best reply I've heard about this question, biased that I am, in all discussions in terms of how it was put, short and to the point.
And further about then expressing this correct technique as art in his skating. I'm also glad he briefly touched then upon those who place higher priority on the technical. I'd say it's a very measured, diplomatic answer, that at the same time strikes at the core of the issue.
I have to admit I laughed at his struggles to explain the difficulty of the quads, I'm sorry Yuzuru! (the interpreter I think missed he said jump rope) and thought the North Korea answer couldn't have been better. I'm very happy he finally got to say his peace about Javi!
But overall, he'd be a dream to handle ; he has an instinct on how to side-step mines and does it with grace, he's eloquent and thoughtful in answers, a charm that is not faked but natural and a killer instinct of a supreme athlete. It's a combo to die for.
My personal favorites were a couple of things already mentioned.
- Asian music and expression in re to the historical development of the sport that started in Europe
There have been comments here too about this, and I'm glad he brought it up. It's not just related to music itself but perhaps the way that music is expressed, often in a more internalized way (I believe this came up some time ago when we talked about Satoko) and how this reflects in sport that has developed in Western countries primarily. I do think we're slowly entering the waters where the different approaches are more accepted but we're not there yet. I think last season's H&L was another example of this btw. It's important to get this type of conversation going out in the open.
- technical vs artistry
Honestly, it's probably the best reply I've heard about this question, biased that I am, in all discussions in terms of how it was put, short and to the point.
[...] that this artistry is very much based on having the correct technique and a strong foundation at the core of everything. It is upon this that the artistry is built and without that strong foundation and that basis in technique it is not possible to have that full artistry required as well.
And further about then expressing this correct technique as art in his skating. I'm also glad he briefly touched then upon those who place higher priority on the technical. I'd say it's a very measured, diplomatic answer, that at the same time strikes at the core of the issue.
I have to admit I laughed at his struggles to explain the difficulty of the quads, I'm sorry Yuzuru! (the interpreter I think missed he said jump rope) and thought the North Korea answer couldn't have been better. I'm very happy he finally got to say his peace about Javi!
But overall, he'd be a dream to handle ; he has an instinct on how to side-step mines and does it with grace, he's eloquent and thoughtful in answers, a charm that is not faked but natural and a killer instinct of a supreme athlete. It's a combo to die for.