This is the report of the second show of Kanazawa FaOI on June 27, Sunday
I’ll divide report into a few parts.
(PART I)
Part I is about his EX only.
(Costume)
As already posted, the design is something like this.
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Concerning the green color in the costume, it felt like the green at springtime. It was lively and tender.
(Layout)
3Lo(○), sit spin, hydro, 3S(○), doughnut spin, uplight spin (I’m not sure about the order.)
(Choreography, music)
To begin with, when I watched the new EX, I had no idea about the music and theme ("Requiem of Heaven and Earth ", “The Great East Japan Earthquake Requiem "3.11"” ). So any kind of image or thought wasn’t in my mind.
What impressed me most was…, the choreography was totally different with his other performances’. It was not at all along the lines of his choreographies so far.
It was a bit complicated and I was perplexed. I couldn’t put my fingers on it.
It felt like even a bit avant-garde to me.
His motion was changing quickly. His movement was harsh like a thunder and sharp like a knife.
Music itself was beautiful. Nonetheless, there was nothing sweet, poetic lyrical..
Groan, agony, deep sorrow, absurdity, etc. were lying there.
And those dark emotions went nowhere. They remained there till the end.
He seemed to deny something like catharsis or comfort in the interval..
Then, right after the show, I knew the theme of music.
Further, I typed his interview about new EX in Kanazawa FaOI pamphlet as described. It’s much more worthwhile than my poor report. It reflects his thought about EX, and is something inspirational.
The interview was interesting (I hope someone will make a translation, an abstract, an interpretation..).
He isn’t good at a type of performance to make him get a certain message across. He is better at expressing himself instead of giving some message towards people.
Further, he tends to go too deep inside himself. As he is sometimes pointed out about it, so he tries to express something towards the outside of himself. But, since this EX is closely related to his personal experiences and the emotions therein, he feels he can allow himself to skate inside himself to such an extent that all of his emotions and body are melted in his own world.
After reading the interview, the following thought came upon me. Certainly, he was just himself and honest with his emotion at that very moment .
It was just my impression. His performance and emotion are to be different every time. According to interview, what he hopes is you shall cherish what you will feel to see this program. He thinks this music has no lyrics, so what he wants to convey and what audience receive actually from his EX are probably not the same, but it doesn’t matter.
Sorry for long and subjective report. New EX was too heavy for me and I was thinking about it. Now that I completed it, I will go ahead. Thank you for reading.
Wow, it's sure never a dull moment when it comes to Yuzuru revealing his new costumes!
I'm feeling a bit neutral to the costume ... the color of it as a whole suits him, but the design with many frills is questionable :think:. To me, it resembles his 'blue flame' costume a bit except this time the color used is bright turquoise, green-ish with much more frills. I can't wait to see his new EX program that goes along with it though. With the topic of costumes, I have to say my top 3 favourite costumes from Yuzu are:
(1) POTO no.1 (red)
(2) Hana ni nare
(3) R&J no.1
What are your top 3 choices for his best costumes so far? (curious to see everyone else's picks)
My top 3 costumes are:Wow, it's sure never a dull moment when it comes to Yuzuru revealing his new costumes!
I'm feeling a bit neutral to the costume ... the color of it as a whole suits him, but the design with many frills is questionable :think:. To me, it resembles his 'blue flame' costume a bit except this time the color used is bright turquoise, green-ish with much more frills. I can't wait to see his new EX program that goes along with it though. With the topic of costumes, I have to say my top 3 favourite costumes from Yuzu are:
(1) POTO no.1 (red)
(2) Hana ni nare
(3) R&J no.1
What are your top 3 choices for his best costumes so far? (curious to see everyone else's picks)
Thanks a lot, Hamaguri
Wow, it's sure never a dull moment when it comes to Yuzuru revealing his new costumes!
I'm feeling a bit neutral to the costume ... the color of it as a whole suits him, but the design with many frills is questionable :think:. To me, it resembles his 'blue flame' costume a bit except this time the color used is bright turquoise, green-ish with much more frills. I can't wait to see his new EX program that goes along with it though. With the topic of costumes, I have to say my top 3 favourite costumes from Yuzu are:
(1) POTO no.1 (red)
(2) Hana ni nare
(3) R&J no.1
What are your top 3 choices for his best costumes so far? (curious to see everyone else's picks)
Thanks a lot, Hamaguri
I can see from your choices that you are not a big fan of frills too HIGH FIVE! I can never choose favorites or top threes, so I'll let other posters chime in.
Wow, it's sure never a dull moment when it comes to Yuzuru revealing his new costumes!
I'm feeling a bit neutral to the costume ... the color of it as a whole suits him, but the design with many frills is questionable :think:. To me, it resembles his 'blue flame' costume a bit except this time the color used is bright turquoise, green-ish with much more frills. I can't wait to see his new EX program that goes along with it though. With the topic of costumes, I have to say my top 3 favourite costumes from Yuzu are:
(1) POTO no.1 (red)
(2) Hana ni nare
(3) R&J no.1
What are your top 3 choices for his best costumes so far? (curious to see everyone else's picks)
New interview aired today about Hana Wa Saku and regarding the 3.11 earthquake.
According to the article apparently, yes. but I am still wondering if it is true. though if that is true I am happy..
As far as I searched, It is just as SuzyQ said that the vedeos about Yamato Tamura she kindly posted.
Now I could understand why the interviewee said that to Yuzuru.
What about that spin where Yuzuru places his free leg over his neck. Has it been performed by another skater? Honestly, I actually prefer Yuzuru's recent A-spins (thought the WTT Chopin one was gorgeous) over that one but, like it or not, I do associate that spin with him.
This is the report of the second show of Kanazawa FaOI on June 27, Sunday
I’ll divide report into a few parts.
(PART I)
Part I is about his EX only.
His motion was changing quickly. His movement was harsh like a thunder and sharp like a knife.
Music itself was beautiful. Nonetheless, there was nothing sweet, poetic lyrical..
Groan, agony, deep sorrow, absurdity, etc. were lying there.
And those dark emotions went nowhere. They remained there till the end.
He seemed to deny something like catharsis or comfort in the interval..
Then, right after the show, I knew the theme of music.
Further, I typed his interview about new EX in Kanazawa FaOI pamphlet as described. It’s much more worthwhile than my poor report. It reflects his thought about EX, and is something inspirational.
The interview was interesting (I hope someone will make a translation, an abstract, an interpretation..).
He isn’t good at a type of performance to make him get a certain message across. He is better at expressing himself instead of giving some message towards people.
Further, he tends to go too deep inside himself. As he is sometimes pointed out about it, so he tries to express something towards the outside of himself. But, since this EX is closely related to his personal experiences and the emotions therein, he felt he can allow himself to skate inside himself to such an extent that all of his emotions and body are melted in his own world.
After reading the interview, the following thought came upon me. Certainly, he was just himself and honest with his emotion at that very moment .
It was just my impression. His performance and emotion are to be different every time. According to interview, what he hopes is you shall cherish what you will feel to see this program. He thinks this music has no lyrics, so what he wants to convey and what audience receive actually from his EX are probably not the same, but it doesn’t matter.
Sorry for long and objective report. New EX was too heavy for me and I was thinking about it. Now that I completed it, I will go ahead. Thank you for reading.
Well, I wouldn't say that the costume wouldn't suit the music. It'll depend on how it fits the flow of everything and that can only be determined when we actually get to see the ex. But regardless of how we feel about the costume, I think ultimately as long as Yuzuru likes it.
Well, I wouldn't say that the costume wouldn't suit the music. It'll depend on how it fits the flow of everything and that can only be determined when we actually get to see the ex. But regardless of how we feel about the costume, I think ultimately as long as Yuzuru likes it.
I don't know if I'm in the minority here, but I'm really liking this costume. Regardless of fitting the music (since we haven't seen the program yet to discuss that) I think it's gorgeous. It looks like waves and sea foam with glittering pearls tossed among the surf - turbulent at the same time as dazzling. I can't imagine how long it must have taken to make such an intricate costume -- not only coming up with the design and placement of all the rhinestones, but also all the bead work having to be sewn carefully so it won't fall off... To think this is just an Ex costume.
I can't wait to see it in motion.
Everyone, I present to you The Lettuce:http://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/photogallery/2015/06/29/post_131/
Edit: That is a lot of bling....and it kinda looks seaweed-ish more than lettuce.
This is the report of the second show of Kanazawa FaOI on June 27, Sunday
What are your top 3 choices for his best costumes so far? (curious to see everyone else's picks)
That's a very expensive lettuce/seaweed he's wearing! Surprised myself to say that I like most parts of the costume minus the frills. I think there were enough warnings in the past 3 days to be prepared for the worst and it turned out to be not bad at all. Besides the lettuce and the seaweed, I've heard it being compared to Yuzuru's favorite ice cream, "popping shower" and now I see the resemblance.
https://www.31ice.co.jp/contents/sp/product/flavor/img/fl006_L.jpg
Looking at these photos, perhaps the person who designed his POTO v.2 costume did the new one as well? This is what I like about both costumes the most.
Thank you for your report hamaguri! Looking forward to Part 2 as well.
My favorites costumes are as below for now, but I think SEIMEI will be in there somewhere once the costume gets completed and ready to go.
1. POTO v.2
2. White Legend
3. Chopin
I also like the white shirt with gold embroidery he wore at FaOI Toyama skating to Sarah Alainn's The Final Time Traveler too but that might be a bit too boring to be called a proper costume.
Well, Yuzuru can like everything he want, but "requiem" and frills are incompatible, even for Yuzuru.
I'm not against costume (actually it some way beautiful, welltailored and soooo in Yuzu's style), I'm against combination of costume and programe:confused2:
You know, your comment actually reminded me of this "Song to the Siren" by This Mortail Coil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWKJ2FUiAQ It was used as a soundtrack to "The lovely bones" and it is very dark and tragic, and also painfully beautiful.Though I feel you, I have a feeling that he probably describes himself as some kind of nymphs (spirits of water) that offers a prayer for the souls of the victims.
so that as a matter of courtesy, he wants to appease the spirits by the beautiful appearance as possible and it’s his style for the Requiem.
You know, your comment actually reminded me of this "Song to the Siren" by This Mortail Coil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWKJ2FUiAQ It was used as a soundtrack to "The lovely bones" and it is very dark and tragic, and also painfully beautiful.