QUOTE (os168 @ Jul 28 2010, 02:52 PM)
I know this is not going to be a popular opinion, but I still think Yuna is still only at 80% in terms of fierce and aggravation needed to fully realize Bulletproof properly. It need a bit more hip pop street attitude. I am not blaming her for it though, since Yuna is clearly NOT FROM THE STREET and she showed noticeable improvements day by day. Hopefully by Worlds 2011, it should be at 100% and this program could seriously kick some a*s. If Yuna could let go with the tiniest bit of reservation and shyness she still have within her and embrace divadom, like the snap of her hands, the throw back of the arms, raise eyebrow, snap tilt of the head, and the welcoming challenge the crowd egging on gestures, she could really challenge Witt for the Diva Queen title of all time. In any case, even at 80%, she still rocks, so I can't and shouldn't complain really.
It's interesting, I usually prefer the later performances of her galas or competitive programs to her first, but not always. I'd really like to see her do Bulletproof in a big rink instead of a smaller show rink, there will be differences and Yu-Na really likes to skate BIG, with speed and covering a lot of ice.
Only Hope: I agree with everything that you say, there was a sense of tragedy about it. Her debut of this was my favorite.
Reflections: I prefer the later performances, either TEB 2006 or Worlds 2007 (Skate Canada, she was not well prepared)
Please Don't Stop the Music: I prefer the later, 2009 GPF gala of this
Thais de Meditation: I prefer later, Worlds 2010, though ATS Summer is growing on me, just cuz it's HD and soo beautiful.
Gold: Hmm, I guess 4CCs over Worlds, but they're both okay.
Your Favorite Gala Program (multiple choices allowed up to 3)
Jul 28 2010, 09:52 PM
I'm just curious...I like that gala too, though I couldn't list it in my top 3...whoever that one person is, you have the most unique tastes of the entire forum!