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[cheerknithanson]

Absolutely nothing, personal music taste is personal music taste. I'm not even sure if I'm describing it correctly, I have seen it described elsewhere on social media as "Sad Boi" music.We all like what we like.

Just like I have a very different perspective on what is new, or special, or interesting in the 80s, based on the stations I listened to, the albums I bought, the clubs I hit, the concerts I attended, than someone else might have. Not better or worse, just different.

But if the skaters are gonna skate to it, for me personally, it needs a beat, it needs to build, and please skating gods, not so much sad.

Fair enough on music tastes. Though I'd argue some of the most powerful songs are on the sadder side.

 

[Carol1]

I would enjoy a program to "More to Lose" by Seona Dancing, back when Ricky Gervais was an obscure synth pop singer rather than a world-famous comedian.

More to Lose - Seona Dancing (Ricky Gervais - 1983)

More to Lose - Seona Dancing (Ricky Gervais - 1983)

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"Boy" by Book of Love would also be an inspired choice, in my opinion.

Book of Love - Boy (Original 12'' Mix Video)

Video for the original extended 12'' mix made from live concert footage and clips from the other Book of Love promo videos synched to CD quality audio.

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[WednesdayMarch]

well i know a couple of very young and talented british skaters who could...

we need more Sade!

I did suggest it but, alas...

 

[elektra blue]

I did suggest it but, alas...

try with Billy Idol i could see Sweet Sixteen or Eyes without a face for them (but any billy would be good)

 

[WednesdayMarch]

try with Billy Idol i could see Sweet Sixteen or Eyes without a face for them (but any billy would be good)

Music has been chosen already. Sigh.

 

[yesterday]

Music has been chosen already. Sigh.

Madonna?

 

[elektra blue]

Music has been chosen already. Sigh.

don't keep us hanging it's Michael Jakson, isn't it?

 

[WednesdayMarch]

I'm not at liberty to divulge. But I like it.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Would love to see someone do Sade Smooth Operator..

Didn't Stellato/ Deschamps skate to a version of Smooth Operator, or else to another Sade song? It would have been before they competed at international events I think, cuz Deanna had to wait for her release, so they skated domestically for at least two seasons.

 

[elektra blue]

has anyone ever skated to the soundtracks of Neverending Story or Labyrinth?

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Didn't Stellato/ Deschamps skate to a version of Smooth Operator, or else to another Sade song? It would have been before they competed at international events I think, cuz Deanna had to wait for her release, so they skated domestically for at least two seasons.

Her and Max skated to a cover of Sade "No Ordinary Love" for their SP in 21-22.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Her and Max skated to a cover of Sade "No Ordinary Love" for their SP in 21-22.

^^ Oh right, yeah! I couldn't remember the exact details. Thanks! Their fp was a blast that season too: (I Just) Died in Your Arms, by Hidden Citizens. Those were definitely interesting, exploratory selections that season. I hope they return to some edgier choices.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

some of the most powerful songs are on the sadder side

Sad or melancholy/ reflective, but also somehow redemptive and uplifting. There has to be a bit of uplift. Like for example, choosing Max Richter instrumentals (e.g., On the Nature of Daylight) often requires arranging with other music that can vary the tempo.

In terms of love ballads, one of my faves was Give Me Love, by Ed Sheeran, skated by Josh Farris, with choreo by Jeff Buttle.

Joshua FARRIS U.S. Nationals 2015 SP

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[cheerknithanson]

Sad or melancholy/ reflective, but also somehow redemptive and uplifting. There has to be a bit of uplift. Like for example, choosing Max Richter instrumentals (e.g., On the Nature of Daylight) often requires arranging with other music that can vary the tempo.

In terms of love ballads, one of my faves was Give Me Love, by Ed Sheeran, skated by Josh Farris, with choreo by Jeff Buttle.

Joshua FARRIS U.S. Nationals 2015 SP

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One of my faves too.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

One of my faves too.

Miss Josh so much. But his skating journey was not in vain! Hopefully, he's happy and doing well. We've previously heard good things about the fs community donating money for his eye operation (related to the concussion which ended his career). Wish we could have seen at least some clips of his final planned, but not competed fp, The Pines of Rome (choreo by Buttle).

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

^^ Oh right, yeah! I couldn't remember the exact details. Thanks! Their fp was a blast that season too: (I Just) Died in Your Arms, by Hidden Citizens. Those were definitely interesting, exploratory selections that season. I hope they return to some edgier choices.

I wish someone would skate to the original by Cutting Crew.

 

[icewhite]

Sad is great when it's powerful. It's not so great when it feels like someone strumming a few lonely strings alone in their bedroom because they are depressed.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Sad is great when it's powerful. It's not so great when it feels like someone strumming a few lonely strings alone in their bedroom because they are depressed.

It comes down to personal preference, perception, personal experience, and interpretation. In other words, it's all about subjectivity. One person's pleasurable reactions to music and to skating performances will not always exactly equate to those of others.

 

[icewhite]

It comes down to personal preference, perception, personal experience, and interpretation. In other words, it's all about subjectivity. One person's pleasurable reactions to music and to skating performances will not always exactly equate to those of others.

Of course, it was tongue in cheek. During the past weekend I talked to a great person, slightly younger than me, an artist, and we went through a spotify playlist with big hits of all times, and again and again she was saying "oh this is great!!" and she picked all the songs I dislike and find super boring to say this I didn't dare to tell her; she was so enthusiastic about these songs which find so annoying I turn the radio off when they come on... There were a lot of songs in the list that I loved but she never picked those
It's always subjective but I will always talk about music like my taste is objectively the best

 

[elbkup]

500 Miles
Proclaimers

I would sing along..

The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) (Official Music Video)

Official video forThe Proclaimers - "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" from the album 'Sunshine on Leith'LyricsWhen I wake up, well, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be ...

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