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Yuzu himself has mentioned this in interviews, that he feels the music and moves accordingly, not only because of the music itself but also how his mood or emotions make him feel with the music. So the movements which are planned may differ from one performance to another, depending how he is feeling A commentator once mentioned that the music seemed to be emanating from Yuzu's hands during the performance of Ballade The hand and arm movements are most expressive in Yuzu's performances compared with most other skaters, it is one of Yuzu's artistic trademarks. In comparison, a lot of other skaters look very wooden and unnatural, I've mentioned before it is almost like the arm movements peculiar to ski aerials, which is to aid rotation and turns in the air. In reality there are a lot of people in the world who are not very musical, so that may show in the skating performance. There has been a great deal of discussion about music for skating programmes, one of the reasons that war horses exist, because for many people musical interpretation is difficult, the warhorse is the guide through the music rather than battle. For Yuzu skating the ability to express and interpret the music is innate, which makes his performance and movement outstandingly and artistically complete

Hi Chrace So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope that you are in the right care pathway for treatment Take heart from friends here on the Planet and let Yuzu's skating give you a mood boost Stay strong and have courage. Sending healing thoughts

Yuzuru san's skating can truly lift people's spirits. It sounds as if seeing Yuzu perform has really helped this lady, she will have wonderful memories of Yuzu to sustain her Hoping that Yuzu feels all of the support from his fans and can dispel the negativity from the last 4 years with warm healing joyful thoughts and feelings

It sounds everyone enjoyed the show immensely, it is good that people were still observing COVID precautions by not cheering. Tremendous photos and tweet commentary, putting everything together is like solving a mystery with tantalising clues dropped her and there At the Oscars, to show appreciation for deaf actors the audience waved their hands in the air, kind of like a hand shimmy Jazz hands movement. Maybe that would be a way to let the performers know that the spectacle is adored by the audience, whilst still being able to be respectful of health and safety for everyone attending. May be the lighting might to show this but there will still be the effect of audience feedback, as well as applause. Yuzu and Nobu photos so lovely to see. Nobu and Yuzu appear to have a firm friendship

@LiaRyposted 4T3A3T base values 9.5+8.0+4.2 = 21.7, if landed in competition. Please correct if wrong It is my understanding: Since ISU congress 2022 all elements of jumps will have full BV recognition, max number of jumps per combination 3, axel may be 2nd or 3rd jump

Yes for you. In addition, there is something rather special. Score by Stravinsky and original performance featured Nijinsky. Was considered ground breaking in it's day Yuzu also performed Origin, as tribute to Plush and he in turn paid tribute to Nijinsky. Yuzu has been a groundbreaking skater, use of cultural music, exploring quad rotations jumps, keeping the artistic elements of skating when everyone else is abandoning those important special movements. Yuzu's costumes, Origin 2 with inspiration from costume worn by Nijinsky. 'It's all in his calculations'. Messages within messages, Yuzu man of mysteryand Ice Emperor

It looks very intense and the movements are deliberate but also awkward as if forced, opposite from Yuzu's graceful, liquid movement. Like you I have seen this in modern dance, use of contrasting stylised movement to convey meanings of discord

Interesting, might the movements on ice represent struggles, both within himself - coming to terms with things and external pressures and difficulties pinning him down and trying to overcome. Yuzu has such an expressive face, is he trying to convey hardship, turmoil and distress? Looks like an emotionally charged performance, with heavy lyrics to the music

Yuzu seems to be showcasing his command of skating, his versatility, artistry and skills set during FaOI. So bringing the topic back on course (phew) it is great to see Yuzu reigniting his joy in skating. It will be exciting to see where this new direction will take him and how it will manifest in his new competition programmes. I hope that some of what has been seen in the shows will herald in a vibrant new cycle. I hope that this cycle will see Yuzu on top of the world

@Henni147 Your statistical analyses are always illuminating. Thank you for all of your dedication collecting and collating these facts and figures, just brilliant

Very special indeed, I only mentioned violin because Rondo is a violin piece originally. It has been said by virtuoso musicians who have played at show with Yuzu, that he impresses them with his musicality and they adore how he is able to interpret the musical pieces so eloquently. Yuzu explained during the interview with ?Scott Russell? that for him, his skating is like a universal language, that skating becomes the medium through which he can communicate a personal vision to the spectators and I suppose that the music choice is part of conveying Yuzu's message. That is part of the magic, this ability to connect with the audience through his skating, like the idea of collective consciousness

Absolutely, Yuzu's step sequences are masterpieces. Yuzu has a vision to interpret the music that he has spent time choosing. It is wonderful that he and JB, SLB, DW have been the perfect collaborations to breathe life into each performance. Sorry to harp on about bringing back music from previous seasons, for me as an appreciator of ballet, opera and classical music, this doesn't really make sense. Sometimes exploring novel pieces is great, but if that was always the case nobody would return to theatres or concert halls. Giselle, Turandot, Beethoven's symphonies would have been one season wonders never to be seen again, as a few examples thrown off the top of my head. ( Confession as a terrible hoarder, I came across a programme for a 1976 performance featuring Rudolf Nureyev as the Prince in Sleeping Beauty. How many performances or seasons featured Nureyev in this role throughout his illustrious career? I don't know, but I would be willing to bet there would have been huge outcry if he had never reprised this role ever again once the '76 season finished) I realise competition is different Yuzu's music choices are superb and like all performing arts introduce the audience to new experiences to contemplate and invites them to expand their cultural knowledge base. Yuzu is attempting to create new classics. It does seem sad that in the main this has been met with a cold reception and vastly under- appreciated. Perhaps judges and feds are actually tone deaf amongst other deficiencies

Yes, rondo in poet shirt with live violinist

Personally, I'm consistently impressed by Yuzu's ability to explore new styles of programmes and deliver beautiful performances Years ago there were complaints about recycling programmes. My opinion this was shallow commentary. Yuzu was refining programmes, and so called repeats of music only occurred really due to the longevity of Yuzu's senior career. Other skaters don't repeat, because most OGM retire after their win. Only Yuzu and Plush stayed beyond 1 or 2 seasons following OGM. @Henni147 posted a clear table with this info Quoting from Max Ambesi's lecture the Complete Package About programmes, Max actually brings attention to the fact that some skaters might have new music and costume, but the programme is essentially the same, it's an illusion. He even suggested that overlaying the skating with different music, there's virtually no difference to the viewed skate Yuzu as a skater - I think that it was mentioned that the only missing element from Yuzu's performances was manifestation of eroticism or overtly displayed sexuality. Well, from the descriptions in this chat and twitter, it would seem that there has been a significant evolution from pure ethereal beauty to that of a mature equally beautiful but slightly roguish character portrayal. Hardly unexpected but pretty much unexplored by Yuzu previously. Anyway, much rejoicing for it would appear that Yuzu is now ready to deliver every representation or facet of human nature in his performances. Be prepared for spectator combustion and above all enjoy the show As for myself, can't wait to see footage

@YuDai Yuzu suits the Anne Rice vampiric style, his Otonal 2 costume very Vampire Armand and this poet shirt Bohemian artist style very Louis Origin 1 and 2 reminds me of The Darkangel by Meredith Anne Pierce, storyline is about a winged Icarus like being who lives on the dark side of the moon

Oooh I like the 'poet' shirt look, little bit 'interview with the vampire' aesthetic

The pictured Bing Dwen Dwen in the scene is the limited edition New Year plushie that Shiyue and Xinyu queued up for ages to buy it for Yuzu. What a lovely scene

Thank you letting me know. So happy to have the Planet and glad to help in this small Thank you also for helping to restore the Tickets thread

Thank you, also trying to prove the point that Yuzu does indeed have fans in Antarctica. ( "act cute and cuddly boys, cute and cuddly" )

Thanks Geo I have seen and saved to playlist the video of Reign of Pooh, love it The fancam is new to me and the giant bear is hilarious. Yuzu does seem to look in it's general direction. I wonder if the thought crossing his mind ( sorry wild speculation ) was actually " Good heavens one of the cosplay fans has fainted and fallen onto the ice, don't look, just skate on past, smile and wave, smile and wave " ( just channeling the penguins of Madagascar )

Best wishes for the future to both Good to see Ashley Cain looking well. Lots of people were quite rightly concerned for her after she had fallen and banged her head at World's. I'm glad that she has recovered with no head injury sequelae

Thank you, Merci bien for your uplifting sentiments. Yuzu and Satellites are always such kind people I do remember seeing at least one enormous Winnie and another huge bear in a Pooh Storm, just brilliant, I always hoped it was the satellite who had written about hoping to buy one to throw.

Yes, please any info on ticket purchase would be tremendously useful. Should this discussion go in the event thread or the ticket thread? Thank you to all in advance for info We will have to wait for Yuzu to announce whether competing or not and also for allocations, as applicable

Hi Lovely Satellites Couple of what might be really foolish questions and this might not be the correct thread, apologies in advance I was wondering, because I may have missed the project, did the Planet organise a message of support for Yuzu after Beijing? Ages ago, I recall that a satellite was going to attend ?COR? and was planning to buy a massive Pooh to throw "about the size of an average 3 yo". I really hope that whoever it was managed to attend that comp, find a huge Pooh and throw it. Sorry but it brings smile to my face even thinking about it and the logistics of finding said Pooh to purchase, getting him to the venue and launching him onto the ice I would really love to know how this venture went

Thank you for the translation. Aaahhh, Katerina Witt, beautiful, legendary Ice Queen with her gorgeous mature, expressive performances There are many concerns about quad jumps, for instance the programme deficiencies which occur due to long run ups for jumps and lack of time for artistry and skating skills. I have real concerns about youngsters spending hours and hours on repetitive jump training and the strain on the developing musculoskeletal system. Logically this cannot be a good thing and must surely contribute to skaters having to retire at young ages, sometimes whilst still in teens. So sad for so many reasons