The word awkwardness can't even begin to describe my feeling about the middle part of Jin's LPwhat's was in your mind Lori? 

Just catching up! Congrats to Boyang!

 

Looking at the protocols does my head in... URs for Boyang but not Vincent. Did we have the same tech panel for the SP and FS because Vincen'ts URs were (rightly) called in the SP.

This is on tomorrow's list to catch up watch - glad Boyang won - depressed that there are more technically doubtful wunderkind popping up.  Maybe a perk for tech panels should be an eye test followed by the dispensing of expensive tasteful glasses.

The reason for Adam doing Tanos instead of Rippons?

 

 

I just watched Jin's short program. Interesting choice of music. The first song was from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon which was a Taiwan production with a Taiwanese director, cast from Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China, performed by famous Taiwanese celloist Yo Yo Ma, and was the Academy winner of Best Foreign Film for Taiwan. I don't even think it was allowed to be shown in China. Wonder who introduced this piece of music to him.

 

I like the drama of the music, and I can see Jin's been really working on his skating skills. I like his step sequence and the full use of his body and legs. He doesn't look quite like a colt on ungainly legs on ice any more. I do miss his Spider-Man program though. He does physical comedy so well that this dramatic piece isn't really connecting to me.

I'm really glad to see Adam recovered from his injury and back. Love his layback spin. I love his SP music and hope to see it in person at the Olympics. Unfortunately, the US Men field is packed and with Chen guaranteed, and USAFS pushing Vincent, I see the 3rd spot going to Jason (deservedly so).

 

edit: I actually like what I see of Vincent's programs. He needs development, but I like his skating skills and performance. I don't feel like he's just hitting a check-list of jumps.

OKay just saw Boyang's LP. That music cut is total crap. How is he supposed to improve his Interpretation and performance scores if the music is disjointed, the themes don't relate etc. Too  many different musical cuts. The funny part is he shined the most during the night club music portion, but it's the part that's the most disjointed from the rest of his program. And his outfit, I guess from the color scheme that he's an Imperial storm trouper? Oh honey, you're much better suited as a rebel. Aim higher Jin! Overall, disappointed at this program.

1 hour ago, sublimeskating said:

also, is it me or is boyang taller and wider (across the shoulders) than before?

 

and i wonder what's going on with him because he's screwing up way more than normal on his jumps and jumps are his specialty, so what's going there...?

Idk abt taller but wider he is, we saw those pics and clips with him working hard at the gym ... and abt jumps, I believe that it is just early in the season, adjusting to a new program, he didn't start his last season too great either.... he will be fine !

3 hours ago, asiacheetah said:

OKay just saw Boyang's LP. That music cut is total crap. How is he supposed to improve his Interpretation and performance scores if the music is disjointed, the themes don't relate etc. Too  many different musical cuts. The funny part is he shined the most during the night club music portion, but it's the part that's the most disjointed from the rest of his program. And his outfit, I guess from the color scheme that he's an Imperial storm trouper? Oh honey, you're much better suited as a rebel. Aim higher Jin! Overall, disappointed at this program.

 

No, he's emulating a Jedi, or more or less Luke. The top's pattern and way of wrapping is very Jedi-like. 

Ladies Free Skate

 

Warm Up Group 1

 

1.  Maral-Erdene GANSUKH               MGL         27        20.76

     FS: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber; choreo by Yuko Hong

2. Marika STEWARD                            AUT          26        29.06

     FS: Rain In Your Black Eyes by Ezio Bosso

3. Jelizaveta LEONOVA                       EST          25        30.52

     FS: Colour of the Night; choreo by Elena Glebova

4. Tina LEUENBERGER                        SUI           24        34.52

     FS: Selections from Cirque du Soleil by Rene Dupere; choreo by Michelle Colberg

5. Seoyoung YOON                               KOR         23        36.19

    FS: Tango, including Assassin's Tango from Mr.& Mrs. Smith

 

Warm Up Group 2

 

6. Danielle HARRISON                         GBR          22       36.21

    FS: A Time For Us (from "Romeo and Juliet") by Nino Rota, Cheek of the Night (from "Romeo and Juliet") by Abel Korzeniowski, Dance of the Knights (from "Romeo      and Juliet") by Sergei Prokofiev; choreo by Debi Briggs, Andrew Smith

7. Amelia Scarlett JACKSON              AUS          21       36.78

    FS: Song For the Little Sparrow by Abel Korzeniowski, performed by Patricia Kaas; choreo by Emilia Ahsan

8. Natalie KLOTZ                                   AUT         20        39.45

    FS: Game of Thrones (soundtrack) by Ramin Djawadi, Run by Leona Lewis; choreo by Heather McLaughlin, Andrea Gilardi

9. Annely VAHI                                      EST          19        41.83

    FS: La La Land soundtrack by Justin Hurwitz; choreo by Elena Glebova

10. Viveca LINDFORS                           FIN           18       43.12   WD

       FS: Papa Can You Hear Me? by Barbra Streisand on the Yentl soundtrack; choreo by Mark Pillay

 

Yesterday's stream http://live.qq.com/10007096 is working today too! The Ladies Free started!

12 minutes ago, ralucutzagy said:

Yesterday's stream http://live.qq.com/10007096 is working today too! The Ladies Free started!

Yay!

I'm here!

Viveca Lindfors has withdrawn but no reason given. Hope all is well with her.