Synthoid Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 My wife is a big fan of ice skating competitions on TV. Over the years I end up sitting through it once in awhile....sometimes with interest. Anyway, why is the music almost always classical during the skating? Seems it would be far more interesting with some contemporary tunes or even tasteful electronic music, say, JMJ? Anyone know what the rules are regarding "music to skate by" during competitions? When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 You need to go see the movie "Blades of Glory" Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 OK, but in the meantime....anyone else have some info? When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I am not an expert, but from what I gather it's not about violating written rules, but more about violating unspoken traditions from the stuffy keepers (judges?) of said tradition. I have seen contemporary music used in skating, but always in exhibition, never in Olympic or national championship competitions. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 So we need some younger judges then.....OK. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexico Charlie Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 They probably want something that's timeless so that they can do the same routine for the rest of their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepay Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 They probably want something that's timeless so that they can do the same routine for the rest of their careers. I believe that is the answer. Steve (Stevie Ray) "Do the chickens have large talons?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Wow....no innovation? Nothing fresh? When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 http://www.lakeshore-records.com/videopodcast/blades/bladesofglory_trailer.jpg Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 All I know is in those old roller rinks they used to have a lot of Hammonds. My buddy had pictures of them painted white sometimes with neon lights. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepay Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Wow....no innovation? Nothing fresh? Not sure what you're getting at. ??? Steve (Stevie Ray) "Do the chickens have large talons?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodWichita Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 My daughter has been an ice skater for about 7 years and the part "They probably want something that's timeless so that they can do the same routine for the rest of their careers." is probably a good explanation with it really not being so much the judges but the skating commission. Those who over see the skating rules and regulations. My daughter was learning a pairs dance and it was all based around the Old Organ waltzes. It was brutal just standing in there trying Not to listen and be a good dad with out walking over and ripping out the speaker wire. They could use a update to the music without a doubt. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Wow....no innovation? Nothing fresh? Not sure what you're getting at. ??? When I read: "They probably want something that's timeless so that they can do the same routine for the rest of their careers." I was surprised. I didn't think a professional skater would want to do the same routine with the same music for the "rest of their career." It seems stale and lacking imagination. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 A lot of classical music was written to tell a story. It can be very dynamic and it is easy to choreograph. It is hard to think of any pop music that can compare. BTs Flaming June might work but if someone follows with a routine skating to Waltz of the Flowers. However, I was sure there were skaters doing routines to modern music during the last Olympics. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magronbass Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 is enginuity and creativity even something they get graded on? (I'm not familiar with skating) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 This seems pretty creative to me ... [video:youtube]4bvu1df4r8A ... perhaps "too creative" a piece of music will distract from the skating, in some people's minds. Perhaps it's time for a cirque du soleil type synthesis of disciplines.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Is that the music from Battlestar Galactica? "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Try headphones when watching ice skating with your wife. Ice skating listening suggestions: Stockhausen, Pendereski, Edgar Varese, sports radio... CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Try headphones when watching ice skating with your wife. Maybe some day we'll hear better tunes on the ice.... When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerber3 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 My wife used to compete internationally, so I asked her. There are no rules about what music can be used, except for duration. The restriction on vocals in music was removed in 1990. Figure skating is a product that is designed to appeal to the audience. If the audience cannot connect with the music, they will not connect with the performance... therefore, the music ends up more towards the middle of the road. The acoustics in large venues also suck pretty bad, and sound systems in the practice venues vary in quality. This also puts some constraints on the type of music that can be used effectively. Dance (as opposed to Free Skate) is judged partly on how the skaters sync with the beat of the music. Free Skate is judged on how the skater(s) interprets the mood of the music (but not how they sync up with the actual beat). You are more likely to hear 'new' types of music in dance, as the skaters reinforce the musical rhythms to help sell challenging music selections. Finally, trends in the skating world are set by the top skaters who may be rewarded for pushing the envelope... risks taken by up & comers are more likely to be punished by the judges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Finally, trends in the skating world are set by the top skaters who may be rewarded for pushing the envelope... risks taken by up & comers are more likely to be punished by the judges. Hmmmm.....the "good old boys" attitudes. How sad. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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