「ビートルズメドレー」でしたね。
昨日の結団式に、大ちゃんは欠席しました。
その理由が記事に出ました。
真央、高橋 プログラム最終チェックで結団式欠席
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2014/01/21/kiji/K20140121007428430.html
フィギュアスケート女子の浅田真央（２３＝中京大）と男子の高橋大輔（２７＝関大大学院）がプログラムの最終チェックを行っていることが２０日、分かった。２人はこの日、都内で行われたソチ五輪日本選手団の結団式・壮行会を欠席。小林芳子監督は「今は海外の先生が来ていて、調整しています」と明かした。
浅田はフリー「ピアノ協奏曲第２番」の振り付けを担当したタラソワ氏のアシスタントを務めるフォレ氏、高橋はフリー「ビートルズ・メドレー」を手がけたニコル氏と、国内で細部の調整をしているという。小林監督が「本当は出席したかった」と説明するように結団式・壮行会に出席の意向は持っていたが、日程の都合で「無念の欠席」（同監督）に至ったという。
浅田、高橋ともに今季が集大成のシーズンで、ソチがラスト五輪になる。浅田が「一番いい色のメダルを持って帰ってこられれば」と言えば、「目標は金メダルしかない」と高橋。世界の頂を目指し、最高のプログラムを仕上げていく。
やはりローリーだったのですね。
真央ちゃんが違ったのは意外でしたけど。
それにしてもローリーが日本に来てくれるなんて･･･！
FSの手直し。
以前のインタでローリーは選手が滑りやすいように手直しはするって言っていたような気がします。
どんな手直しなのか。
今のプロでも私には十分満足ですけどね。
その最高のプログラムについて、全日本の頃、ローリーがアイスネットワークのインタビューに答えています。
Takahashi, Nichol come together on Beatles free
Famed choreographer describes program as 'poetic and profound'
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2013/12/19/66079182
Lori Nichol says Daisuke Takahashi has a "very unique balanced blend of athleticism, vulnerability and passionate soul." -Getty Images
"Daisuke does not perform emotion and movement that is put on him; rather, the movement and profound emotion come from within him." - Lori Nichol
Nichol, the legendary choreographer who helped Evan Lysacek to win his Olympic gold medal in 2010, created Daisuke Takahashi's new free skate, a Beatles medley. This is the first time the two great talents had met in person and worked together. She talked about her experience working with the skater and the thought she put into this particular piece of work.
Takahashi will compete at the Japanese Figure Skating Championships, Dec. 20-23 in Saitama.
Icenetwork: How did you come to work with him this time? I know it almost happened last year but didn't.
Nichol: Daisuke contacted me very soon after worlds. This year the schedule and logistics went smoothly for us to work together.
Icenetwork: What was his best feature as a skater that you observed while working with him?
Nichol: There are so many 'best' features, how do I choose just one? Even though we hardly knew each other, I felt somehow I understood his heart -- not the details, of course, but the essence, the depth, the sincerity. It was very interesting because he had this strong desire to learn new skating skills, new ways of moving. He opened himself to the heart of the Beatles music and my philosophy on skating. It was quite funny, too; I could tell he was unsure of himself and perhaps of me as well at first, perhaps feeling a bit silly when he did creative movement, and I was quite nervous, as I have this huge responsibility to help this precious magnetic soul that put his trust in me.
Icenetwork: Is there anything about him that was different from other elite skaters you have worked with in the past?
Nichol: Many of the greats have very similar character traits that get them to the top. The greats I have worked with straddle this very fine line between having confidence in themselves and being perfectionists, and, therefore, in a way, have a skewed sense of how good they are. It is always sad to me that people so talented, accomplished and amazing are the last to ever realize just how good they really are. The skaters have different ratios of athleticism to artist; Daisuke has a very unique balanced blend of athleticism, vulnerability and passionate soul that make him a very honest and magnetic skater. He does not perform emotion and movement that is put on him; rather, the movement and profound emotion come from within him and travel outward. He is a very giving performer and doesn't succumb to cheap theatrics. I have this fun vision of him that, if I was an accomplished painter, would be fun to create: this sleek black panther that when his head is thrown back in passion, this magnetic energy emanates from him, and all things surrounding are pulled into his aura.
Icenetwork: What quality of him did you want to bring out the most? Anything in particular?
Nichol: I wanted to improve his skating skills, emphasize his magnetic sensual energy, give him space to perform an honest interpretation.
Icenetwork: I know the base of your artistry always comes from skating itself. How did you evaluate his skating skills?
Nichol: I taught him some exercises and just watched closely how he used his knees, feet, lean, power, etc. I taught him the Swedish S, an old world figure that I was fortunate to have been taught when I was very young. I was so lucky to train in the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society and learn the history of skating in both theory and in designs on the ice. ... I have made it a mission over the last 20 years to teach it around the world to skaters and coaches. It is on this very small pattern I can assess a lot about what a skater understands about their body position on an edge, their knee rhythm, free leg action, blade action, and then teach them skating skills and exercises accordingly. My plan was to show him new things so he could be like a child again discovering skating, energizing his curiosity and motivation.
Icenetwork: Please tell us about his new free program. How did you pick the music and what is the concept behind your Beatles medley?
Nichol: I remembered his words that he wanted to do something different and something to thank his fans. I also felt he was amazing to tango music but didn't want a whole tango program. I have had the "Come Together" piece waiting for many years for just the right person, a tango version of a Beatles tune. Then it was about finding the other pieces that would work with it and work for his elements within all the rules. I loved the idea that he begins with "Yesterday," which was best for his feeling for the elements but also allows a nod to his past and then moves on from the past, the good and the bad. The "Come Together" for the step sequence was so much fun! I am very proud of this step sequence. I think it is a piece of art. Only Daisuke could do it like that. He becomes like a sleek, impassioned animal when performing it. Then there is the knocking, as if another part of his soul needs to be opened. To "Friends and Lovers" by the Beatles producer George Martin, he turns and glides toward the audience, pulling us in like a magnet. He skates FOR his friends and lovers, and BECAUSE of his friends and lovers, and he has loved them all, is grateful for them all. But it slides into "In My Life," where he does the Swedish S figure. And he gestures toward it as the lyrics would be singing "I loved you more" ... so poetic. "The Long and Winding Road," well, it has been! And that it is a long and winding journey through life, so enjoy it, celebrate it, it is the only one you have. In my opinion, the program is poetic and profound. As only Daisuke could do it. I hope people will care enough to really see it, and feel it.
Icenetwork: Was there extra pressure to work with him -- or anyone -- for the first time in the Olympic year?
Nichol: Yes, there was extra pressure, and that would be an understatement! He is such a divine skater, and he has worked with so many good choreographers, and he was putting himself in my hands for the Olympic long. I took that responsibility very seriously and had trouble sleeping with worry. It was a time I am grateful for my age and experience and my nature of loving big challenges! But I had heard from many that he was a kind man and not arrogant ... this was very important in the decision to take on the project because I do not work well with arrogance or attitude. His letter to me showed a profound desire to learn and create.
Icenetwork: If you have had a chance to see his performance on video, please tell us what your thoughts were. Were you pleased?
Nichol: I was very happy to see the progress from Skate America to NHK Trophy; of course, there are many details to refine, but the best part was his fighting spirit and obvious efforts in training.
Icenetwork: What is your prediction for the Sochi Olympics?
Nichol: I will never make a prediction or have expectations, especially for the Olympics! All any of us can do is work each day with deliberate, quality practices, leaving no stone unturned, with an ever-burning flame of hope and vision of a great performance, and then in competition trust one's training and just do it. It is a lot like a wedding: If you only think about THE day, you miss most of the fun, joy and satisfaction that come from the journey leading to it!
Icenetwork: Do you feel he has a good chance for a medal?
Nichol: Can you imagine the pleasure for all lucky enough to watch him if he can put together two programs displaying all that makes him great? It will be a special day for everyone, and a great day for the progress of the art of figure skating.
norotonさんが和訳してくださりました。
リンクシェアをさせてもらいました。
ありがとうございます。
http://ameblo.jp/soul-maverick/entry-11733730103.html
このインタの中で印象深いのは、ローリーの大ちゃん評。
ダイスケはアスレティシズム、繊細さ、そして情熱的な魂を非常に独特なバランスで合わせ持つ選手で、それが彼をとても純粋で、魅力あふれるスケーターにしている。彼は充てがわれた感情や動きを演じることはしない。むしろ、彼の中で生まれた動きや深い感情が外へ溢れ出てくるの。彼は本当に自分をさらけ出すタイプのスケーターで、安っぽい芝居じみたものには屈することがない。これは私の妄想なんだけど、彼のことを、私が才能ある画家だったら、こんな絵を描いたら面白いだろうな、と思うの。彼はしなやかな黒豹で、感情が高まって頭を反らせている、磁石のようなエネルギーが彼から発散されていて、周りを取り囲むものは何もかも彼のオーラに吸い込まれてしまうのよ。
しなやかな黒豹。
ビロードの艶やかな毛並みを想像した私って･･･(^_^;)
でも、動物的なイメージってわかる気がするの。
先日、P&GのCMメイキングで大ちゃんが一人立っているところがありました。
最初見た時、ただ、立っているだけなのに、凜とした印象がありました。
黒豹。
特に氷上で滑り始めたら･･･よりいっそう、そのイメージは近づくんだろうな、と思いました。
公式練習とかで滑る大ちゃんが見たいなあ。
さぞや美しい黒豹なんだろうな。
でもね、私の中では黒ヒョウっていったら、彰生くんです。
氷上の私の横を滑り抜けていった黒ヒョウです。
そしてこうも言ってますね。
彼は本当に自分をさらけ出すタイプのスケーター
大ちゃんの滑りには、感情が、思いが、いつも織り込められていて
それは「HEARTをたくさんつかう」から。
だから、胸にぐー･･･っとくるんですよね。
プログラムについては、ローリーが詳しく説明していますね。
何か違うもの、そして彼のファンに感謝の気持ちを伝えられるものを、と言った彼の言葉を覚えていたの。それから、私は彼のタンゴを素晴らしいと思っていたのだけれど、タンゴだけのプログラムはしたくなかった。『Come Together』の曲は、もう何年もぴったりのスケーターが現れるのを待っていた曲で、ビートルズの曲のタンゴバージョンよ。次にはそれに合う他の曲、しかも様々なルールの中で彼が要素をこなすことができるような曲を探す作業ね。
『Yesterday』で始まるのはすごくいいと思ったわ。
エレメンツをこなす際の彼の感覚にぴったり合っているし、しかも過去を振り返り、良いことも悪いことも含め過去から前に進むという意味もある。
ステップシークエンスの『Come Together』は本当に楽しかったわ！
このステップシークエンスは自信作よ。
芸術品だと思うわ。
あんな風にできるのはダイスケだけ。
あれを演じている時の彼はまるでしなやかで熱情的な動物のよう。
その後に来るノックの音は、彼の魂の別の部分を開けなさい、と言っているみたい。
ビートルズのプロデューサー、ジョージ・マーティンの『Friends and Lovers』に合わせて、彼は振り向き観客の方へと滑って行くの、磁石のように私達を引き寄せながらね。
彼は友人達、恋人達(friends and lovers)のために(for)、そして彼らがいるから(because)滑る、そして彼はその全ての人々を愛し、感謝しているのよ。
ところが曲は『In My Life』へと移って行く。Swedish Sのフィギュアを描くところよ。
そして「I loved you more」という歌詞のところで彼はそのフィギュアに向かいジェスチャーをするの‥‥とてもポエティックだわ。
『The Long and Winding Road』は、正にその通りね！
人生は長くて曲がりくねった旅路のようなもの、だからこそ楽しんで、賛美して。
一度しかないのだから。
私の考えでは、このプログラムは詩的で深いもの。
それはダイスケにしかできないもの。
みんなにこのプログラムをよく「見て」「感じて」ほしいと思います。
今回の手直しで、
より詩的で深いものへと進化したのでしょうか。
ソチの披露が楽しみです。
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