Maybe just a bit off-topic... ;)

Wooow, Korobushko is really great! I like it veeery much! There's a slow part and fast one... Wonderful music!

alexandra wrote:

oohhhh..my....so many songs...I managed to download the first ones and I think that Barcelona is absolutely great. It's true that I didn't had time or nerves to listen very carrefully more than once the pieces to decide then, but at the first listening "Barcelona" impressed me. Also "Battle without honour".

Yeah, I really like "Barcelona". It's very powerful and dramatic. I like the variations in speed, too. For me, it's easy to imagine how all my elements would work well with this music. It would completely work with my turns, leaps and acrobatic elements. So, it is definitly near the top of my list, right now.

hmm... a girl from my club used "Battle without honor" this year, so I cannot use it. We are too close to the same level. And her routine would still be fresh in everyone's minds.

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I wanted to listen the Diva Dance for quite a while. I looove this one. And also the powerful voice but I think Lana you are right...one week is enough and then . hehee...

I would be driven insane by this music, after a week!!! I would start refusing to practice my routine or such. hehe.

Kisses,
Lana

P.S. Alex, did you download "Baghdad"? If yes, what was your opinion?

Grace wrote:

Rene Dupere used to be the composer for Cirque. I can't remember what the last Cirque he did was, though.

I had completely forgotten about that. I knew his name sounded very familiar, but I couldn't place it. When I listened to "Earth" I remembered though.

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I actually agree about Dola re Dola being too hard to cut-- actually, someone gave it to me 2-3 years ago to consider skating to and I looooooove it, but in the end we just couldn't cut it right. I still keep it on the iPod to work out to, though.

It definitly seems like it would be impossible to cut. Too bad, because I can see how this music would make a really fab skating program. I can't even see how you would make a 1:30 mix out of it for RG, let alone skating.

Earth - Rene Dupere: I know this music! hehe. Albena and Maxim used it for their Xotica FD, yes? I like it and think that it could work... but I like some of the other pieces that you've posted much better.

Mazurka op. 33 No. 2 - Frederic Chopin: Chopin is one of my favourite composers, but I find this music too soft for clubs.

Rattle and Burn - Jesse Cook: I like it, but I liked the two other songs by him much more.

Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song): Safri Duo just uses too much drumming for my taste. It gives me a headache after a while... Just my opinion.

Shi: Sort of an odd piece. It's very different, but I don't like it very much.

Snakefood - Safri Duo: Same complaint as with the Bongo Song. I'm just not a fan of these guys.

Tango-Flamenco - Jesse Cook: This song!!! I wanted to use last year, but then I forgot about it! Thanks for reminding me! hehe.

The Augers of Spring - Igor Stravinsky: It's very sharp sounding, I found. :| I don't find it to be suited to a clubs routine, either...

Tu Es Foutu - In-Grid: I love the song itself. I think it's really awesome. But the music doesn't have any variation (or enough) it was pretty much the same, the entire way through.

Thank you again, Grace!!!! I've gone from having not enough selection to tons of pieces to chose from!!! :jump1: I am really glad for your suggestioned piece, it's helped sooo much!!!

Lana wrote:

It definitly seems like it would be impossible to cut. Too bad, because I can see how this music would make a really fab skating program. I can't even see how you would make a 1:30 mix out of it for RG, let alone skating.

It was a very traumatic music cutting experience, let me tell you. Everyone would try to convince me that some cut or another would work, and I'm like you and very picky about music, and I'd be like, no, it doesn't work. My main objection was that even though we could have lyrics, cutting the lyrics together was insanely hard.
Partner: "But Grace, it doesn't matter, none of the judges speak Hindi!"
Me: "It still doesn't sound right!"
Partner: "You don't speak Hindi, how do you know??"
Me: "Ummm...."
It still just didn't work, though.

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Mazurka op. 33 No. 2 - Frederic Chopin: Chopin is one of my favourite composers, but I find this music too soft for clubs.

Mostly Chopin makes me think of how insanely hard his stuff is to play. Also, for some reason this piece makes me think of Charlie Brown. But I couldn't talk myself out of posting it.

Anyway, like I said in the first post, I never expected you to like all of it, and I certainly didn't expect a full out review of all of them. Well, I'm glad I could help even just a little. (Can you tell I miss picking music? ) I was really worried I was posting too much stuff, but then I remembered that people used to hand me the most off-beat things to listen to (like once this anime soundtrack) and I always liked listening to all of it even if just to get new stuff to put on CDs. So I hope I wasn't too much of a pain. :queen:

Grace wrote:

It was a very traumatic music cutting experience, let me tell you. Everyone would try to convince me that some cut or another would work, and I'm like you and very picky about music, and I'd be like, no, it doesn't work. My main objection was that even though we could have lyrics, cutting the lyrics together was insanely hard.
Partner: "But Grace, it doesn't matter, none of the judges speak Hindi!"
Me: "It still doesn't sound right!"
Partner: "You don't speak Hindi, how do you know??"
Me: "Ummm...."
It still just didn't work, though.

It does sound very traumatic, yes. I understand though, if the music doesn't sound right to you, than you cannot use it. I made the mistake of letting my coach convince me into using "All that Jazz" for my ball routine, a few years ago. It's a long story as to how and why I ended up using it. I didn't care for the music, so obviously my performances of this routine suffered a lot. Anyhow, even if you cannot speak Hindi, Grace, I'm sure you can tell when something is wrong with the music cuts! And your whole conversation with your partner is very funny. hehe.

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Mostly Chopin makes me think of how insanely hard his stuff is to play. Also, for some reason this piece makes me think of Charlie Brown. But I couldn't talk myself out of posting it.

It does sound like Charlie Brown, now that you mention it! Uh huh... I think you were secretly hoping that I would want to use it for my clubs routine! Some sort of revenge for me calling you a Navka fan. hehe.

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Anyway, like I said in the first post, I never expected you to like all of it, and I certainly didn't expect a full out review of all of them. Well, I'm glad I could help even just a little.

The review was mostly because I was trying to find something else to do besides math equations. or it may be just a crazy Literary student thing to do... either way. And yes, you definitly did help!

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(Can you tell I miss picking music? ) I was really worried I was posting too much stuff, but then I remembered that people used to hand me the most off-beat things to listen to (like once this anime soundtrack) and I always liked listening to all of it even if just to get new stuff to put on CDs. So I hope I wasn't too much of a pain. :queen:

(Yeah, you can tell. ) Don't worry, you definitly didn't post too much stuff! It's better, if I have a lot of pieces to listen to. It might save me from my yearly experience of picking my music in August. This involves my coach sending me off to the corner of the gym with a CD player and her entire collection of CDs. She orders me that if I haven't picked my music for such&such a routine by the end of the day, she'll choose it for me! Of course, by the end of the day, I still cannot decide between 3 or so pieces of music.

And that anime soundtrack seems awfully strange! You didn't chose anything from it, I hope.

I just realized I never answered this:

Lana wrote:

Forogj vilag! - Nox: I adore this piece for some reason, but there really isn't enough music to make a routine from. What is the language?

I'm 99.9% sure it's Hungarian.

Lana wrote:

I made the mistake of letting my coach convince me into using "All that Jazz" for my ball routine, a few years ago.

"All That Jazz"??? Poor Lana. (If I ever hear that song again at a skating competition, I'll stab myself with someone's blades )

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And that anime soundtrack seems awfully strange! You didn't chose anything from it, I hope.

No way.

Grace wrote:

I'm 99.9% sure it's Hungarian.

Oh okay. That's what my guess was.

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"All That Jazz"??? Poor Lana. (If I ever hear that song again at a skating competition, I'll stab myself with someone's blades )

I absolutely loathed that routine. I only competed with it twice and both times I got horrible results. My coach didn't understand, since ball has always been my strongest apparatus. So, I ended up having to go back an old routine.

Grace wrote:

I'm 99.9% sure it's Hungarian.

Yes..it is. 100%
I think I should help you with the songs...if you still need help. I could try to tell you my opinions about the songs you like. Cause I could never make you use a song you don't like..In fact, I would never do that..

So, I'll probably write a message tomorrow, cause I have to read your messages more carrefully and then listen some of the songs again...I'll let you know

I like Rene Dupere a lot..X-otica is great!! Also Korobushko, parts of Shi, Barcelona and a few more...

What does your coach says about all this? Have you "shown" him a few of the songs!?

alexandra wrote:

So...here are some of edvin marton's songs...
I hope you'll like them..some of them are slow, but they have faster parts...maybe a mix of more songs..hmmm..I don't know.
Enjoy..

:<33: Thank you, Alex!!! :<33: I loved the Edvin Marton songs!!! They are super fab. Unfortunatly, they are all a bit too slow and soft for clubs. I will be sure to keep them in mind for my other routines. Thanks, again, though! About the song from Cirque, I liked it alot... but my ball routine music is already from Cirque. So, I think more variety would be good.

Kisses,
Lana

Lana wrote:

They are super fab. Unfortunatly, they are all a bit too slow and soft for clubs. I will be sure to keep them in mind for my other routines. Thanks, again, though!

Yes, I saw this coming. No problem at all...I'm glad you like them though. I was fascinated with the songs when I listened the album for the first time. Now I only like them, a lot!..hhehe

Lana wrote:

About the song from Cirque, I liked it alot... but my ball routine music is already from Cirque. So, I think more variety would be good.

Aha...of course. I agree, it's not very interesting to use the same "band" or same style to all the routines. What song from Cirque du Soleil do you use for your ball routine?

I'll go crash in my bed soon. In a few minute. So, I'm telling you all a nice evening, a good sleep and lovely dreams.
Kisses

alexandra wrote:

Grace wrote:

I'm 99.9% sure it's Hungarian.

Yes..it is. 100%

hmm... okay, thanks. You understand Hungarian, don't you, Alex? Unless, I am mistaken and inventing things in my mind. Can you tell me about all what the song is about? if you can in fact understand some of it and i've not gone completely crazy.

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I think I should help you with the songs...if you still need help. I could try to tell you my opinions about the songs you like. Cause I could never make you use a song you don't like..In fact, I would never do that..

Yay! Help is goooood. I'll write a short list of the songs that I like the most and your opinions on them would be fab. Thanks! hehe. No, Alex I could never imagine you wanting me to use a song that I don't like! Just don't suggest that I do another Chicago routine and everything will be fine! hehe.

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So, I'll probably write a message tomorrow, cause I have to read your messages more carrefully and then listen some of the songs again...I'll let you know

Sounds good. I really appreciate your help. I have opinions about what songs I like, but I like hearing yours as well!

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I like Rene Dupere a lot..X-otica is great!! Also Korobushko, parts of Shi, Barcelona and a few more...

Ohh... if you liked Xotica, I have a RG routine you should watch! One second, I just have to upload it! hehe. I didn't like Shi. I've listened to Korobushka a few times now and I reallllly like it. It would be very different from any piece that I've chosen before. And of course, Barcelona is completely fab!

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What does your coach says about all this? Have you "shown" him a few of the songs!?

My coach is away at another competition. So, right now, the group of girls that I'm in are pretty much training ourselves. I'll ask my coach about possible music, when she returns. Usually, she doesn't have any issues with my choices.

Lana wrote:

hmm... okay, thanks. You understand Hungarian, don't you, Alex? Unless, I am mistaken and inventing things in my mind. Can you tell me about all what the song is about? if you can in fact understand some of it and i've not gone completely crazy.

no, you're not inventing things..I will translate the song for you. As much as I understand. But tomorrow..please don't be upset I would do this now but it's already very late and I still have some readings to do. I'm very sleepy and not-focused right now...Tomorrow, after classes..

Sweet dreams dear Lana
kisses and hugs :<33:

alexandra wrote:

Yes, I saw this coming. No problem at all...I'm glad you like them though. I was fascinated with the songs when I listened the album for the first time. Now I only like them, a lot!..hhehe

Yeah, it's a shame. Clubs music usually needs a "beat" in it. If that makes sense... Like in "Mario takes a walk" there is a very clear rhythm, because on the drums in the backgroud.

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Aha...of course. I agree, it's not very interesting to use the same "band" or same style to all the routines. What song from Cirque du Soleil do you use for your ball routine?

Jeux d'Eau from "O" is the one that I'm going to use. I don't have the routine yet, of course. I just know that I want to use this music. It will be difficult piece, because you have to make all the elements look very light and flowy. hehe.

Sweet dreams, Alex!!!

alexandra wrote:

no, you're not inventing things..I will translate the song for you. As much as I understand. But tomorrow..please don't be upset I would do this now but it's already very late and I still have some readings to do. I'm very sleepy and not-focused right now...Tomorrow, after classes..

Don't worry, I was just curious about the basic idea of the song! I don't need to know the whole thing. And nooo, of course I am not upset! I understand that you need your sleep, dear! Thanks for offering to translate some of the song!!! That will be fab.

Stella Sultanova's club routine to "Earth" from Xotica. Maybe you will like it, Alex.

Link

I'm totally lost here.. Thank you Grace for posting soo many pieces.. I just had no time to download them, but woow.. Lana liked so many of them! I'm sure they are gorgeous!!! And I'm glad that "Barcelona" is somewhere in the top of your list, sestrichka!
I'm allowed to search the piece for my floor hehe

Lerka wrote:

I'm totally lost here.. Thank you Grace for posting soo many pieces.. I just had no time to download them, but woow.. Lana liked so many of them! I'm sure they are gorgeous!!! And I'm glad that "Barcelona" is somewhere in the top of your list, sestrichka!
I'm allowed to search the piece for my floor hehe

Don't feel lost, Lerochka! *hugs * There are a loooot of pieces, though. You should definitly download "Baghdad", "Mario takes a walk", the one by Bond, because those are the ones that I am most considering. Well... actually, I am considering a lot of them. I'll tell you which ones, when I get home. Right now, I'm in Media Arts.

As for your floor piece... Do you have any ideas, sestrichka?

'kay... Right now, I am seriously considering these pieces for clubs (in no particular order):

1. Korobushko by Bond
2. Explosive by Bond
3. Freedom by 12 Girls Band
4. Mario takes a walk by Jesse Cook
5. Baghdad by Jesse Cook
6. Barcelona by John Tesh
7. Dance Hall by Rene Dupere
8. Desert by Rene Dupere

I am getting major flashbacks to summer training. I really need to eliminate some of these songs from my list.

Lana wrote:

'kay... Right now, I am seriously considering these pieces for clubs (in no particular order):

1. Korobushko by Bond
2. Explosive by Bond
3. Freedom by 12 Girls Band
4. Mario takes a walk by Jesse Cook
5. Baghdad by Jesse Cook
6. Barcelona by John Tesh
7. Dance Hall by Rene Dupere
8. Desert by Rene Dupere

I am getting major flashbacks to summer training. I really need to eliminate some of these songs from my list.

Uhuu...tough choices..more tomorrow...
Alex has to ruuun now

Hugs to all :<33:

alexandra wrote:

Uhuu...tough choices..more tomorrow...
Alex has to ruuun now

Hugs to all :<33:

Yeah... I'm trying to make the list smaller, but it's hard.

See you later, Alex! :<33:

1. Korobushko by Bond
2. Mario takes a walk by Jesse Cook
3. Baghdad by Jesse Cook
4. Barcelona by John Tesh

Erm... yeah. Me and Jenn were super bored during Lit class. So, we listened to the songs on my Ipod and decided which pieces to cut off the list. Jenn was convinced that "Freedom" and "Explosive" were hoop music and I did agree eventually. She's been to enough of my competitions to know.

I don't have time so I'll be very brief. I have to....sorry

Thank you for the gym video...I like it. You were right!! Very nice.

As for the music, "Mario takes a walk" is a LOVELY piece of music but somehow, not very sparkeling...for me. If it is like that for you, use it...It is beautiful, I just like the others a bit more. (More tomorrow, I hope)

the song....nox - forogj vilag

Spin, world
Spin, world!- Sweep me into the light,
Or i shall not live tomorrow!
Your wild night kills me - although it waits for me with a kiss...

Don't hurt me, world - Don't embrace, don't feel-
Your love hurts more!
Don't play, world!- Let me go, if a happy land calls!

Ha'jna'ne...
I want to be somewhere else for a long time!
Ha'jna'ne...
I don't see any light, i won't wait for it!
Ha'jna'ne...
I disappear in the sky or on the ground, just anywhere!
Ha'jna'ne...
This is how all sorrow may turn into a dream...

Spin, world!- I'm cold in the dark-,
You are at the end of all hope.
Crazy world: you flame up but turn into ice...

Don't hurt me, world!- I'm not walking on your path -,
Don't ask, don't call, don't see me!
Don't regret it, world!- All other hearts are yours...

Ha'jna'ne...
I want to be somewhere else for a long time!
Ha'jna'ne...
I don't see any light, i won't wait for it!
Ha'jna'ne...
I disappear in the sky or on the ground, just anywhere!
Ha'jna'ne...
This is how all sorrow may turn into a dream...



Actually it's not my translation I found it on the internet. I don't think I would have been able to do such a good translation.

http://esc.ruz.net/2005/hun.htm (Lerka, it's also in russian...if you want to read about Nox) - I fell in love with the song...Thank you Grace

Me...sleep..tired...essays...exams are coming soon...kisses to all...sleep tight...lovely days..

Dear Lana,

I am very glad that you have made up your mind for your routine!!!

I am sorry that I could not help you more!!

BUUUUT!!! I AM GLAD ALEXANDRA AND LERA DID!!!

alexandra wrote:

Thank you for the gym video...I like it. You were right!! Very nice.

As for the music, "Mario takes a walk" is a LOVELY piece of music but somehow, not very sparkeling...for me. If it is like that for you, use it...It is beautiful, I just like the others a bit more. (More tomorrow, I hope)

I'm glad that you like the video, Alex! Stella is a very lovely gymnast. I admire her a lot.

hmm... I do love "Mario takes a walk", but I'm not sure about it for my routine. It's missing a bit of "fire" in a way. Maybe, I will take it off my list. Jenn wasn't crazy about it, either. So, I seem to be being out-voted. Just kidding. It isn't my *absolute* favourite either.

So, we are left with Korobushko, Barcelona and Baghdad. The most appealing thing about Korobushko is that I've never used music like it before. So, it would be something new. I like the passion in Barcelona a lot. And Baghdad is completely perfect for clubs. hehe. Sooo... ack. I can't choose. help?

Thank you for the translation and link about Nox, Alex! :<33: I adore this song, it's so fabulously fun. I've been using it to stretch to at home. :jump1: The singer is very gorgeous, eh? She reminded me a tiny bit of Natalie Portman.

P.S. btw, i found out today that i just have a pulled hamstring. so, nothing particularly serious has happened to my knee! well, actually, i have to go to physio for both my hamstring and ankle, now. but, it's not a career threatening injury. so, i am very relieved! :star:

Bea wrote:

Dear Lana,

I am very glad that you have made up your mind for your routine!!!

I am sorry that I could not help you more!!

BUUUUT!!! I AM GLAD ALEXANDRA AND LERA DID!!!

Dear Bea,

Actually, I haven't chosen my music quite yet. I'm still trying to choose between 3 pieces. hehe.

Ohhh, don't worry about it, dear!!! That's perfectly fine!