All my videos from AOI, a few short ones from the finale, I had a really good place but my camera didn't want to cooperate.
And also some bonus videos I'm sure some people were really looking forward to see.
(Sorry for the quality, taken by phone)
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsqonZ6lBW-2u4oMfVBj34mB4AGriFC_Rupdate: If someone can maybe translate what they are saying here, I'd really appreciate. Thanks!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1CT3YeePBMAbout standing ovation: the reception of the public was really good, I don't want to complain. And I doubt Stéphane himself "expects" standing ovations, it's me who thinks he ALWAYS has to get one.
Catching up on news' reports now. James Blunt is such a humble person, he mentions everywhere what an honour it is for him that such amazing skaters perform to his music and he doesn't mind at all that he is not t the center of attention (although, of course, he is). And, by the way, when I was making that "soundtrack playlist" I noticed that he had many songs in this show, usually "invited star" does maybe 4-5 at max, he did the full second half.
P.S. Great videos start to appear on this channel:
www.youtube.com/user/dogfight0424/videosOk, I try to translate Reut's video from the after party. But I must say that both, Stéphane's and Rainer's expressions in German sometimes let room for interpretation. But as I don't want to interpret, I translate more or less literally, what might sometimes sound a bit clumsy/halting (besides my own uncertainties with English language, as you know)
. Also i try do be quite precise to make it easier to follow the conversation in the video.
For those who do not know: Oliver Höhner is CEO of Art on Ice
Rainer (Salzgeber) Moderator (who knows Stéphane for years)
Stéphane : -"(..?..)I want to thank Oliver Höhner for his energy and his creativity. It's fantastic what he brings on stage every year."
Rainer (R): -"Stéphane, I take my hat off to you. You're not on competition level anymore, but you're coming into the hall, do triple jumps and ...
Stéphane (interrupts) ... "I am still on competition level.."
(P.S) I'm quite sure Rainer actually wants to say "You are not competing anymore" and does not mean the level of Stéphane's skating, as it probably sounds. But the effect of the misinterpretation is hilarious
. Stéphane naturally feels like having to defend himself)
R : -"Yes, you are still in 'the mode like before'. But how do you do to still skate on world-class level?"
S : -" It's important to connect positive thoughts, a 'good heart' and physical health."
R: -"I've heard that you train youngsters now, with the same passion as you skate yourself"
S: -"Yes"
R: -"It's unbelievable! What does it give to you to train the young?"
S: -"(..?.) I had good role models myself. I trained with Peter Grütter and Salome Brunner; both have been important role models for me. And
I want to share this knowledge with my students."
R: -"We're happy about this."
S: -"Thank you."
2:04
They call Oliver Höhner on the stage
R: -"Oli, let's still talk about Stéphane: without Stéphane everything would be ...less beautiful
O: -"We would stop!"
(laughter)
R: -(to Stéphane) "When once you'll not be here anymore ... that's unthinkable!"
-(to Oliver) "How was it for you tonight? It was gigantic!"
O: -"I really liked the show tonight (towards Stéphane) you too !? It's fantastic to have had such a smooth Saturday evening. There was the recording for TV, we had to be ready and it went 'extremly' well. After the so-so Thursday (P.S: when flying objects didn't fly) we have improved. Everything flew, the transitions were clean and the artists delivered outstanding performances. On the stage and (towards Stéphane) of course on the ice too, also the acrobats. I'm amazed, I could hardly think of a better evening."
3:10)
R: -"Stéphane, how is it for you after all those years to still be on the ice in the Art on ice family? You actually are a corner pillar ...
(hilarious moment when Rainer picks the microphone from Oliver saying "That's it! Microphone over" and gives it to Stéphane. Oliver Höhner pretends to leave, Rainer asks him to stay)
3:28
R: -"Stéphane, as I said: What does AOI mean to you?"
S: -"It's a family, it's a tradition, for seventeen years, that's quite something. I have experienced beautiful moments with AOI and (to Oliver) I thank you for everything, I have really enjoyed. Every time it was something special to be on the ice with the artists. I believe it helped me to develop further, to create.
Today I have my school. Also it is motivating to see so many things on the stage, on the ice and all the wonderful talents everywhere. It's very inspiring in
in the 'Hallenstadion'."
R: -"We thank
you for the inspiration you are to us. This is priceless and means a lot to us. it's so good to have you with us .... Stéphane Lambiel..."
Oliver applauds) ....
...........
They all sound very well aware that Stéphane won't be skating with AOI for...another 17 years. A bit of nostalgia already in what Rainer says, I feel.
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About your "bonus video,
Reut. it's funny! Actually I do not understand a word, but the way Stéphane kind of 'watches' the words coming out of Deniss' mouth, nodding ...but later saying he does not understand Russian
. It's so ... Stéphane !
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Also thank you for all the links to beautiful photos and videos!
(P.S. And thanks for the well wishes! Fever has gone
)