How figure skaters choose their music, explained with Adam Rippon

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  • Here’s how figure skaters choose their music.
    In case you missed it, you can watch the rest of Vox Skate Week here: bit.ly/2oGrA7N
    2018 Olympic medalist Adam Rippon, and music designer Hugo Chouinard helps explain how figure skaters pick their music.
    The 1932 Winter Olympics was the first time figure skating was performed to music. Today, music is an essential part of the sport and there’s a hidden strategy behind how they pick their songs. For a long time, figure skaters skated to classics like Carmen, Swan Lake, and Don Quixote. Not only because it’s great music but because of the clear story line and the dynamic characters in them.
    But this is all changing. In 2014, the ISU changed the music rules to allow skaters to skate to music with lyrics. Now with a wider range of music to choose from - some skaters like Jimmy Ma have traded in Bizet for Lil Jon. Will this be a new era of figure skating?
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  • @ThisIsTeeKay
    @ThisIsTeeKay 6 років тому +2131

    Someone needs to skate to Africa by Toto.

  • @TheInvincibleGirl
    @TheInvincibleGirl 6 років тому +960

    Am I mistaken or is that Nathan chen casually doing quads in the background? lmao

  • @scottibrown3274
    @scottibrown3274 6 років тому +351

    Phantom of the Opera, Romeo and Juliet, W.E., Moulin Rouge, Samson and Delilah, Spartacus, Gladiator are a couple of others that are popular to skate too nowadays

    • @janetpavlova3475
      @janetpavlova3475 5 років тому +11

      Romeo and Juliet this year seems to be most popular.

  • @uvujaver4210
    @uvujaver4210 6 років тому +667

    My mans just death dropped in knife shoes

  • @Whirlie12
    @Whirlie12 6 років тому +1268

    The "New Carmen" in figure skating isn't going to be Lil Jon.
    It's already Moulin Rouge.

    • @jeffsanders3453
      @jeffsanders3453 6 років тому +46

      Whirlie12 i was about to say the same thing. That is def the popular lyric especially with the pair performances.

    • @aleshajacildo3345
      @aleshajacildo3345 6 років тому +58

      Dont forget about hallelujah

    • @LuckiestGravy
      @LuckiestGravy 6 років тому +75

      If I hear Hallelujah One. More. Time.

    • @day_green8776
      @day_green8776 6 років тому +42

      Papa can you hear me OMG. Phantom of the opera OMG. stahp

    • @ivyxiao8642
      @ivyxiao8642 6 років тому

      Indeed

  • @eiranbarkhordarian4353
    @eiranbarkhordarian4353 5 років тому +308

    Typical Vox. Interesting, but never quite answers the question the title asks

    • @alexgauld54
      @alexgauld54 4 роки тому +3

      Eiran Barkhordarian Well it wasn’t a question so

  • @CrimsonVipera
    @CrimsonVipera 6 років тому +404

    I predict a lot of Queen in the future.

    • @TashaahsaT
      @TashaahsaT 5 років тому +4

      yes!

    • @moonlight_oats
      @moonlight_oats 4 роки тому +12

      Your prediction was correct. I really want to skate to queen next season

    • @KaleidoSTARPH
      @KaleidoSTARPH 4 роки тому +4

      in Rhythmic Gymnastics, ITS EVERYWHERE!

    • @zenoviarae9999
      @zenoviarae9999 4 роки тому +1

      Omg I figure skate and have wanted to do queen for years

    • @g3ck093
      @g3ck093 3 роки тому +1

      i mean, mines abba. close enough i guess /hj

  • @mollyoirsghois
    @mollyoirsghois 6 років тому +283

    For all the people commenting about all the skating videos... VOX SAID THEY WERE DOING A SKATING WEEK

  • @TriciatheTerrible
    @TriciatheTerrible 6 років тому +440

    Shout out to moulin rouge the new carmen

    • @feedthecath4025
      @feedthecath4025 5 років тому +3

      Tricia G I WAS LEGIT SAYING THIS WHILST WATCHING

  • @miceymolander
    @miceymolander 6 років тому +188

    Yuzuru Hanyu actually chooses, times and edits his skating music 🎵

  • @trinityfrank2526
    @trinityfrank2526 6 років тому +119

    Why didn't they mention the choice of songs with meaning(s)? Like Yulia Lipnitskaya skating to Schindler's list

    • @collinsje5
      @collinsje5 6 років тому +19

      Steven Spielberg personally thanked her for doing that.

  • @orianahogan2084
    @orianahogan2084 6 років тому +44

    I love that Adam Rippon chose "Arrival of the Birds" for his free skate, a beautiful and moving piece of music such as that was practically written for a performance like that!

  • @mathru96
    @mathru96 6 років тому +511

    Those slowmo shots of figure skating were so beautiful. Thanks vox.

  • @here4catsandfood196
    @here4catsandfood196 6 років тому +124

    4:40 I think is really at the heart of why a skater should choose the music they skate to. The most memorable and adored programs are the ones that skaters genuinely look like they are putting their heart and soul into it, and having the time of their lives. I love watching any skater who just looks so happy to be out there. Love you, Adam! :D

    • @abthurd
      @abthurd 6 років тому +5

      so so true. It really translates into their performance. eventhough they're a few hiccups here and there, but you just get the emotions that they're conveying. I esp feel this with his performance for free skating in team event and with the german pair FS. It was just amazing. I mean yeah technical scores are important. But the whole performance reach out to the audience when the figure skaters enjoy every minute of their routine.

    • @here4catsandfood196
      @here4catsandfood196 6 років тому +1

      abthurd for sure! It's the whole package!

  • @cordellboss
    @cordellboss 6 років тому +553

    Adam Rippon is a national treasure.

    • @xthatwhiteguyx
      @xthatwhiteguyx 6 років тому +35

      and a power bottom.

    • @mr.nobody9071
      @mr.nobody9071 6 років тому +4

      He’s a freak! He can be someone else’s national treasure.

    • @cordellboss
      @cordellboss 6 років тому +20

      Jeremy Yeager we all have a freaky side 😉🤑

    • @user-qt9fd4iu8p
      @user-qt9fd4iu8p 6 років тому +12

      oh, i'm sorry he offended you, homophobic trash. australia will gadly take him in as our national treasure.

    • @miakitty6
      @miakitty6 5 років тому

      @@user-qt9fd4iu8p eeewwww

  • @Vox
    @Vox  6 років тому +255

    That's it for * Skate Week * ! If you’re just tuning in, you can catch up on the rest of our skating videos here, starting with a triple axel explainer featuring Mirai Nagasu: bit.ly/2oGrA7N

    • @amyclarke6176
      @amyclarke6176 6 років тому +1

      Vox i have a weird feeling with the lyrics option musicals will replace operas its already been seen with performances to almost every song from Hamilton and many more it offers the same benefits as opera will remaining new and modern. Also allows you to play with the era ie a tradition skate to non tradition music (probably why people use Hamilton) i can definitely see pieces set to i dreamed a dream or she used to be mine. But that’s just my guess.

    • @AlexanderKG
      @AlexanderKG 6 років тому

      Vox People hated these videos, but these videos are pretty interesting! Keep on doing what you guys are doing. It's always good to see something other than politics stuff you know?

    • @paula1884
      @paula1884 6 років тому

      I never knew much about figure skating but I love learning about it!! I really enjoy this channels content

    • @mitsukosukino
      @mitsukosukino 6 років тому

      oohhhh... I loved your figure skating videos!!!!! Please do more in the future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @binncynd
      @binncynd 6 років тому

      I love you Vox, please educate yourself on the "g-word". www.google.com/amp/s/www.theodysseyonline.com/word-racial-slur.amp

  • @AudreySu13
    @AudreySu13 6 років тому +55

    funny that alina zagitova has done/is doing all three basic programs that adam mentioned...

  • @corinne9498
    @corinne9498 6 років тому +7

    I skated to Carmen as one of the last programs of my figure skating career. No regrets. Such a beautiful song that allows you to interpret a character and move with flow on the ice. Was definitely my favorite program.

  • @vincentholden3896
    @vincentholden3896 6 років тому +72

    This is great, but the title really should read: "...explained by America's Sweetheart Adam Rippon"

  • @VocalMusicMinority
    @VocalMusicMinority 6 років тому +277

    Why wouldn't a producer jump at a chance to make a beat to a skaters choreography? Wouldnt that make it more personalized and impactful? Also you're repping your country by supporting your athletes. win win

    • @gzer0x
      @gzer0x 6 років тому +36

      Matthew Fornear a number of skaters do seek out composers. But there’s many factors to weigh when getting a song. This includes things like cost, skill of composer, skill of the skater, and audience reception. It’s not easy just getting a song from a professional that suits ones skillset and that will allow for auditory /and/ visual draw. Any music can be used now, but this as always included edited suites and covers :)

  • @kaitlynnlee3205
    @kaitlynnlee3205 6 років тому +25

    Nathan casually doing quads in the back i love him

    • @itskathyG
      @itskathyG 6 років тому +1

      I noticed him too!

  • @karlacoralic2696
    @karlacoralic2696 4 роки тому +12

    as a figure skater, carmen will always remain a classic and even though you can skate to lyrics now, There’s still someone on every competition skating to carmen

  • @Nathan-rt5vj
    @Nathan-rt5vj 6 років тому +339

    Adam is so talented and gorgeous...

    • @khary30
      @khary30 6 років тому +11

      Nathan fit af!

    • @destiny1375
      @destiny1375 6 років тому +6

      ikr

    • @killlamas57
      @killlamas57 6 років тому +3

      That ass

    • @collinsje5
      @collinsje5 6 років тому

      World spokesman for the Brazilian Blowout Federation

  • @amandarachlee
    @amandarachlee 6 років тому +16

    been loving these videos 👏🏼

  • @salokin3087
    @salokin3087 6 років тому +479

    Pump those synth beats up!

  • @lmbarak
    @lmbarak 6 років тому +200

    Adam is such an adorable little bean

  • @suna173.6jm
    @suna173.6jm 6 років тому +131

    this was really interesting, thank you

  • @megaraph5551
    @megaraph5551 6 років тому +343

    If i were a skater i would choose Man's not hot

    • @khary30
      @khary30 6 років тому +4

      Mega Raph haha that would actually be sick

    • @krombopulos_michael
      @krombopulos_michael 6 років тому +21

      It would sort of be appropriate too, bonus marks if they could do it in a parka

    • @AlopeciaPatientx
      @AlopeciaPatientx 6 років тому

      Mega Raph that’s autistic

    • @makisekurisu8594
      @makisekurisu8594 6 років тому +6

      Mega Raph that will be hella hard if you don't slow it down

    • @ayanna6327
      @ayanna6327 6 років тому +4

      +Dead Rat That's not an insult.

  • @rewer
    @rewer 6 років тому +570

    Are there skaters who choose modern pop songs? Such as lady gaga’s bad romance.

    • @akinmytua4680
      @akinmytua4680 6 років тому +35

      rewer that would be awesome

    • @rosestorm9178
      @rosestorm9178 6 років тому +311

      Yes, johnny weir has skated to poker face, maia and alex shibutani have skated to coldplay several times, yuzuru hanyu has skated to the doors -hello i love you, evgenia medvedeva has even skated as sailor moon to sailor moon music. Theres many many more this is just what i remember

    • @yxcvbnmyxcvbnm9353
      @yxcvbnmyxcvbnm9353 6 років тому +5

      rewer hahahhs "modern"

    • @yxcvbnmyxcvbnm9353
      @yxcvbnmyxcvbnm9353 6 років тому +7

      rewer wasn't that 15 years ago?

    • @sarahyates2997
      @sarahyates2997 6 років тому +27

      Starr andrews skated to a performance of Fever by Beyonce and One Moment in Time by Whitney Houston (and partly covered by herself) this year :)

  • @Germania9
    @Germania9 6 років тому +508

    Who wanna watch skaters skate to Gucci Gang?

    • @VocalMusicMinority
      @VocalMusicMinority 6 років тому +15

      Zedfinite I'd love it so much. Or some xxx distorted bass trap

    • @jamestang1227
      @jamestang1227 6 років тому +54

      They just put a garbage can on the ice rink and leave.

    • @Germania9
      @Germania9 6 років тому +5

      Then they make a musical instrument out of that can.

    • @mxar2074
      @mxar2074 6 років тому

      Zedfinite lmao

    • @collinsje5
      @collinsje5 6 років тому

      Vomit

  • @zappawoman5183
    @zappawoman5183 5 років тому +1

    Adam Rippon is absolutely fluid in his movements and his jumps are perfect.

  • @RedandWhite26
    @RedandWhite26 6 років тому

    Adam Rippon is such an inspiration for coming out and giving a voice to so many people!

  • @collinsje5
    @collinsje5 6 років тому +3

    Adam Rippon's skate to Coldplay is a stunning work of art.

  • @icedancefan49
    @icedancefan49 5 років тому +3

    Our quad king casually in the background

  • @tashazalinski5250
    @tashazalinski5250 6 років тому +1

    bizet’s carmen is just so so beautiful. it’s been one of my favourite operas for years

  • @lilyng7702
    @lilyng7702 6 років тому

    i've been looking forward to adam and nathan's programs all day

  • @billykobilca6321
    @billykobilca6321 6 років тому +3

    Heck...he's funny, clever witted...and has that actor talent. He's going places folks.

  • @caroisadinosaur4042
    @caroisadinosaur4042 6 років тому +172

    Adam is so amazing

    • @khary30
      @khary30 6 років тому +2

      I would!

  • @imhereforthepopcorn
    @imhereforthepopcorn 3 роки тому

    I LOVE that kind of videos bc i can understand more . keep doing what you do

  • @Davethreshold
    @Davethreshold 4 роки тому +1

    It took a while for me to get used to lyrics in skating. I am fully on board now, and love it!

  • @nameisamine
    @nameisamine 6 років тому +327

    Who’s the guy who skated to turn down for what? Why isn’t he at the Olympics?

    • @yuri95ballet
      @yuri95ballet 6 років тому +159

      That’s Jimmy Ma. Although his program went viral, he didn’t place well enough in both Nationals and other competitions needed. One would need to do well in those competitions for a spot in the US olympic team

    • @eliasbachner1898
      @eliasbachner1898 6 років тому +58

      More people need to skate to rap/hip-hop

    • @dirtypure2023
      @dirtypure2023 6 років тому +87

      Elias Bachner, please god no.

    • @TinaOe
      @TinaOe 6 років тому +16

      The Shibutani's are using a Jay-Z remix right now, it's pretty cool!

    • @christineluo493
      @christineluo493 6 років тому +7

      TinaOe the Shibs did their hip hop short dance last season actually, this season all the short dances are to latin

  • @liteyam
    @liteyam 6 років тому +3

    While I was listening to you Adam, I was definitely watching Nathan practice in the background...

  • @Andernol
    @Andernol 6 років тому +1

    Adam is adorable. He absolutely killed his performance today. Great job!

  • @hiaezakmi3341
    @hiaezakmi3341 6 років тому

    People now don't know how nice it is to hear a song u love again and again. NOICE

  • @FOSS1L
    @FOSS1L 6 років тому +3

    YASS! I ddin't know I needed this collab but so happy it's here!

  • @thy-fodder1351
    @thy-fodder1351 6 років тому +411

    They should skate with Lana Del Rey's Summertime Sadness.

    • @hermeesorneo4641
      @hermeesorneo4641 6 років тому +61

      BAM BAM Z. or Lana's Carmen

    • @trinityfrank2526
      @trinityfrank2526 6 років тому +20

      Still wouldn't be as moving as Julia Lipnitskaya skating to Schindler's list

    • @fatnano
      @fatnano 6 років тому +5

      Too slow of a song

    • @cesarT921
      @cesarT921 6 років тому +4

      xena Cedric Gervais Remix

    • @thayrathyn
      @thayrathyn 6 років тому +36

      As a figure skater: big NO. Too slow, no change in rhythm, terrible repetitiveness. The programme would be boring as hell.

  • @andus9779
    @andus9779 6 років тому

    Congrats on getting to the Olympics, Paint! So proud of you, Jon Cozart.

  • @jiawenm.6299
    @jiawenm.6299 5 років тому

    Adam in the front giggling and Nathan in the background quading, what a treat!

  • @eligirl100
    @eligirl100 6 років тому +89

    That Français québécois though...

    • @Nehmi
      @Nehmi 6 років тому

      That's what I thought

    • @ruthaxford582
      @ruthaxford582 4 роки тому

      @@Nehmi i knoooow, i was like omg i know where this guy is from

    • @b0rtie
      @b0rtie 4 роки тому

      eligirl100 Omg, I was like is he Canadian? Haha. Thanks for confirming.

  • @mrsstyles4evs
    @mrsstyles4evs 6 років тому +5

    Lmao is Nathan Chen just skating it up in the background?

  • @OceanBagel
    @OceanBagel 6 років тому

    I was wondering what they did before they had musical recordings, and you answered it immediately. Thank you!

    • @hztm
      @hztm 6 років тому

      They had to play violin or trumpet while skating !

  • @ema.698
    @ema.698 6 років тому

    As always, great content

  • @melanieh.3091
    @melanieh.3091 6 років тому +51

    Japan one time used Yuri On Ice as their song...

    • @rokinco8598
      @rokinco8598 6 років тому

      what, no

    • @LadyAhro
      @LadyAhro 6 років тому +7

      Rokinco One couple did use one YoI track in the Olympics but not History Maker

    • @melanieh.3091
      @melanieh.3091 6 років тому +7

      XXLYS I know. I didn't say that they use History Maker. I said that they used the song "Yuri on Ice".

    • @sopeliza
      @sopeliza 6 років тому

      It wasn't history maker it was the one the Japanese guy skates to

    • @melanieh.3091
      @melanieh.3091 6 років тому +5

      Hen Chen I know that... I said that they danced to the song "Yuri on Ice"...

  • @connor6450
    @connor6450 6 років тому +10

    anyone else notice how that guy had 2 razer keyboards?

    • @aaaaaaaa6685
      @aaaaaaaa6685 6 років тому

      SQLDatabase 😂

    • @StonkeyKong
      @StonkeyKong 6 років тому +3

      I’d expect someone with the name “SQLDatabase” to notice.

  • @krzlcve
    @krzlcve 5 років тому

    Crazy!! Love these vids, interesting topics

  • @gerardojaime8595
    @gerardojaime8595 6 років тому

    This video is very extra and I'm HERE FOR IT

  • @prodbyevadwave
    @prodbyevadwave 3 роки тому +5

    I hope Classical music still prosper!
    Classical Music is irreplacable!

  • @mayask8er962
    @mayask8er962 6 років тому +6

    Moulin Rouge! is the new Carmen

  • @SunflowerSpotlight
    @SunflowerSpotlight 6 років тому +1

    As much as I like classics music, I’m thrilled the horizons have been expanded. I feel like the average performance will be more intense for more viewers and it could help prop up aspects of artistry that are kind of under fire.

  • @youmeandi100
    @youmeandi100 6 років тому +1

    this needs to be like hours longer

  • @southlime5477
    @southlime5477 6 років тому +7

    Don’t know what it is but I clicked it and I’m here

  • @chung1041
    @chung1041 5 років тому +4

    Everyone: CARMEN
    shibsibs: okay but Coldplay though
    Vincent: okay but are you a depressed meme though

  • @pontifexcellence6648
    @pontifexcellence6648 6 років тому +1

    I love Adam Rippon so much.

  • @WalkingFitnah
    @WalkingFitnah 6 років тому +1

    this is really cool!

  • @teammmx
    @teammmx 6 років тому +3

    Adam, you're a star! Congrats

  • @its_caraina4943
    @its_caraina4943 6 років тому +5

    When your name is Carmen 😎

  • @lunarfleur
    @lunarfleur 6 років тому

    I HAD THOUGHT ABOUT THIS. THANK YOU VOX.

  • @alexandragreen
    @alexandragreen 4 роки тому +1

    Also for anyone super interested in this topic, watch Alexei’s yagudin’s skate to Gladiator at the Olympics! The story in his skate is beautiful

  • @slonkey3641
    @slonkey3641 6 років тому +14

    the North Korean figure skaters chose the Beatles

  • @tenaya4337
    @tenaya4337 6 років тому +6

    Omg I freaking love him

  • @Chasitylovesyouful
    @Chasitylovesyouful 6 років тому +1

    The new Carmen is cold play. They have the soft and melodic feel with some climax.

  • @RollOpeo1
    @RollOpeo1 6 років тому

    This was great!

  • @RetsamX
    @RetsamX 6 років тому +9

    Ice figure skating to Trap and Moombaton? Sounds interesting :D

  • @ExodusDB
    @ExodusDB 6 років тому +3

    Cool

  • @LeahandLevi
    @LeahandLevi 6 років тому

    I thought this was going to be a video about "hallelujah" cuz like... man I've heard that song so much during these skates.

  • @devincigirl
    @devincigirl 6 років тому +1

    You guys should do a video on the difference between ice dancing and figure skating. Because I had no idea until a few dances ago.

    • @RaymondHng
      @RaymondHng 6 років тому +2

      Ice dancing is a discipline of figure skating that draws from ballroom dancing. It joined the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, and became a Winter Olympic Games medal sport in 1976.
      As in pair skating, dancers compete as a couple consisting of a man and a woman. Ice dance differs from pair skating by having different requirements for lifts. Couples must perform spins as a team in a dance hold, and throws and jumps are disallowed. Typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm lengths. Originally, partners were supposed to be in a dance hold the entire program, though modern ice dancing has lifted this restriction somewhat.
      Another distinction between ice dance and other skating disciplines is the use of music in the performances. In ice dancing, dancers must always skate to music with a definite beat or rhythm. Singles and pair skaters more often skate to the melody and phrasing of their music, rather than its beat. This is severely penalized in ice dance.

  • @officerishi6789
    @officerishi6789 6 років тому +184

    You know your early when there's no dislikes

    • @RetsamX
      @RetsamX 6 років тому +3

      Joseph, Jr Skidmore
      You know you're kind of early when the title dislikes have already settled in.

    • @enzmondo
      @enzmondo 6 років тому +6

      Which makes you ask who has the time to dislike a video like this. I barely have the time to leave a like on a really good video. Who actually hates this video enough to have to leave a dislike?

    • @ShawnLH88
      @ShawnLH88 6 років тому +4

      Joseph, Jr Skidmore YOU'RE

    • @RetsamX
      @RetsamX 6 років тому +1

      Enzo Mondoñedo
      Not the video, Vox.

    • @offchance789
      @offchance789 6 років тому +1

      You get two buttons... that's not much of choice and zero nuance.

  • @gracerobertson3542
    @gracerobertson3542 6 років тому +15

    I wanna see a skater skate to any of the songs in The Greatest Showman soundtrack👌👍😍

    • @TheWarriorpony
      @TheWarriorpony 6 років тому +2

      Grace Robertson you got your wish with the gala finale of the olympics XD

  • @BothHands1
    @BothHands1 6 років тому

    Effing love Carmen, personally, it gets pretty hype in some parts. I listen to it while i study :)

  • @patricemarie2960
    @patricemarie2960 6 років тому

    Cool .... Sharing! ... Thank You Vox!

  • @that_pac123
    @that_pac123 6 років тому +3

    He's such a sweetie.

  • @laurenbi
    @laurenbi 6 років тому +3

    “Appeal to a younger audience”
    As a young instrumental musician, that hurt my little heart 💔

  • @Janellabelle
    @Janellabelle 4 роки тому

    When Tonya Harding landed her historical trip axel, part of the music was Tone Loc's Wild Thing. 🤣 I LOVE that.

  • @Lashlove16
    @Lashlove16 6 років тому

    Adam is pure gold when he skates

  • @Quetzalcoatl-Dragon_97
    @Quetzalcoatl-Dragon_97 6 років тому +64

    I thought i had it figured out with Yuri On Ice, wow.

    • @clovertail738
      @clovertail738 6 років тому +4

      Yoi is fake bc there's no warhorses lmao. Everybody's music was too nice and unique to be accurate :v

    • @user-hp6hv7ty4n
      @user-hp6hv7ty4n 5 років тому +1

      Eripon's Biceps Well, it's an anime. Still, they threw in a little beethoven and others :P

  • @lovelypacific
    @lovelypacific 6 років тому +77

    That bracelet Adam's wearing tho👀 figure skaters make bank like that huh....

    • @princessjello
      @princessjello 6 років тому +24

      Ada banana. Yeah they get prize money but most of their earnings are from endorsements

    • @ArteoftheMist
      @ArteoftheMist 6 років тому +66

      Honestly you'd be surprised at how little they make. They win prize money if they win competitions but coaching fees, ice time, costuming, skates and traveling are obscenely expensive - not to mention getting someone to do your music. I was surprised at how many skaters crowd funded, including Nathan Chen. They do get sponsorships/endorsements but that's pretty much only at the top of the top or more commonly around Olympic season.

    • @mysticalmidnightmask
      @mysticalmidnightmask 5 років тому

      Adam did a video explaining how he makes what he makes

  • @emalinel
    @emalinel 6 років тому

    Wow I didn't know the change of song requirements from instrumental to including songs with lyrics was so recent!

  • @snowcherryleopard
    @snowcherryleopard 6 років тому

    Now we get Carmen with lyrics!

  • @IFGchannel931
    @IFGchannel931 6 років тому +26

    Next challenge: Skate to technical prog metal

    • @tekashto
      @tekashto 6 років тому

      Dream theater

  • @godwindracing6056
    @godwindracing6056 6 років тому +3

    What about Bolero post 1984 Olympics

  • @mackstryker9774
    @mackstryker9774 6 років тому

    came for adam rippon, stayed for the surprisingly interesting topic

  • @georginablackwell
    @georginablackwell 6 років тому +1

    the new carmen is exogenesis symphony by muse. everyone wants to skate to it but can't because too many iconic skaters have used it

  • @sorenkair
    @sorenkair 6 років тому +4

    *_Darude Sandstorm intensifies_*

  • @moondoq7174
    @moondoq7174 6 років тому +37

    I was watching Yuri on Ice when this was uploaded :'D

    • @melanieh.3091
      @melanieh.3091 6 років тому +5

      Did you know that two Japanese skaters skated to Yuri on Ice?

    • @moondoq7174
      @moondoq7174 6 років тому

      No, I didn't know that. That's very cool!
      (sorry for the super late response ^^)

  • @blech71
    @blech71 6 років тому +2

    I would love to see more Audiomachine(sol Invictus), Thomas Bergesen(Two Steps From Hell), Artem Yergerov(open your mind) and Axl Rosenburg’s into the wild! Types of epics like these :)

  • @burrito255
    @burrito255 4 роки тому

    That guy is GORGEOUS

  • @zicomitchell
    @zicomitchell 6 років тому +4

    Lot of respect for figure skaters, very talented people, but their sport is subjective and shares more similarities with dancing than it does with sport. The same can be said for types of gymnastics. Still tonnes of respect for figure skaters.

  • @AXX2020
    @AXX2020 6 років тому +25

    Coldplay is the new Carmen 💁‍♀️

    • @guerillafresh
      @guerillafresh 6 років тому

      Yas

    • @pairje5582
      @pairje5582 6 років тому

      YESSSS I loved when Adam skated to “O” by Coldplay!

    • @saltyorange5742
      @saltyorange5742 6 років тому

      And radiohead, so many skated to it at this years olympics

  • @Glitteringmoonstone2022
    @Glitteringmoonstone2022 6 років тому

    There were three Carmen's so far at the Olympics this year... and one Swan Lake:)

  • @IBlameItOnMyYouth
    @IBlameItOnMyYouth 6 років тому

    I skated to Carmen as well :D