Here's a pairs performance in the European Championships this year to Disturbed's version of "Sound of Silence." It's nice to watch a performance like this and hear only the music, the blades on the ice, and crowd reaction--no inane commentator feeling the need to fill every second.
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October 23, 2017, 10:41 AM
George43
AWESOME!
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October 23, 2017, 11:04 AM
Gustofer
Nailed it!
That was fantastic, thanks for posting. It kind of put a lump in my throat watching the relief and the joy they had for themselves. All of that hard work paid off.
Great way to start my day.
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October 23, 2017, 12:30 PM
iron chef
Wow, this only got them 3rd place?
October 23, 2017, 01:13 PM
TMats
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Originally posted by iron chef: Wow, this only got them 3rd place?
Yeah, I guess so. I looked, and the two of them skated the same program at the World Team Championships in Tokyo this year, and won the Pairs Free competition.
It seemed to me that the Winter Olympics was coming up, and it is, in Peongchang, South Korea. Hope the little dick in the PRNK quiets down. Also hope James and Cipres skates the same program in the Olympics; I just think it's a neat song to skate to.
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October 23, 2017, 09:00 PM
henryaz
Very nice. The Sounds of Silence is just icing on the cake to their wonderful performance.
October 24, 2017, 02:11 PM
houndawg
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Originally posted by iron chef: Wow, this only got them 3rd place?
There were mistakes. If my untrained eye saw them I'm sure the judges saw more.
October 24, 2017, 07:49 PM
Chach
Would've been even better without the music. Figure skating is a rather trying event, taking a lot of skill, coordination and strength. It may not be a "manly" sport but it does take a lot.
Originally posted by Chach: Would've been even better without the music.
That's an interesting perspective. You think figure skaters should go out there and just skate and jump around, rather than interpret a piece of music?
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October 24, 2017, 08:00 PM
henryaz
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Originally posted by houndawg:
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Originally posted by iron chef: Wow, this only got them 3rd place?
There were mistakes. If my untrained eye saw them I'm sure the judges saw more.
It hurts not to watch the winners. The differences are slight, but at that level, that's what it takes.
October 24, 2017, 08:09 PM
TMats
Thanks Henry. They were very proficient
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October 24, 2017, 08:30 PM
FN in MT
ALL of You....Hand in Your Man Cards.
October 24, 2017, 08:44 PM
houndawg
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Originally posted by FN in MT: ALL of You....Hand in Your Man Cards.
No.
October 24, 2017, 09:27 PM
Chach
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Originally posted by TMats:
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Originally posted by Chach: Would've been even better without the music.
That's an interesting perspective. You think figure skaters should go out there and just skate and jump around, rather than interpret a piece of music?
Definitely not, I just can't stand that song in particular.
Originally posted by Chach: Would've been even better without the music.
That's an interesting perspective. You think figure skaters should go out there and just skate and jump around, rather than interpret a piece of music?
Definitely not, I just can't stand that song in particular.
So, you'd like to hear the sound of silence?
October 24, 2017, 10:30 PM
smithnsig
It was nice not having to listen to dick buttons telling me every little thing they do and didn't do.
The Olympic skating will be unwatchable with Jonnie Weir announcing. Ugh.
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October 25, 2017, 09:18 AM
Jimbo54
Wow! I'm going to have to pay more attention to figure skating I guess. That was amazing. The work ethic and athleticism needed to perfect that performance is mind blowing.
Thanks for posting that.
Jim
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October 25, 2017, 10:17 AM
henryaz
I just watched the top three finishers' performances. There is a definite higher level of execution by the Russians, but Vanessa and Morgan's Death Spiral was by far the best highlight of their routine.
October 26, 2017, 07:22 PM
prepsheriff
The athleticism of the modern figure skaters is amazing. Speed,strength and agility combined.Thanks for the post.