Ice skaters perform chilling routine to 'Sound of Silence' and completely make the song their own
Ice skaters Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres of France performed an unforgettable show in Tokyo when they performed on ice together to Disturbed’s rendition of the Sound of Silence, which includes the eerie and beautiful voice of David Draiman.
A one of a kind performance
The pair free skated together to the song during the International Skating Union’s World Team Trophy competition in Japan. Throughout their impressive performance, they wowed the crowd with their athletic abilities. Everyone who was watching was left in awe of the beautiful performance.
When their performance finally came to an end, the audience and the judges all stood and applauded.
A glorious moment
When Vanessa & Morgan glided out onto the ice, waving and smiling at the audience, everyone watching expected a standard, impressive performance. But none of us were ready for the powerful performance that was about to take place. The athletic duo were both dressed up in sleek black outfits that matched the moody and daunting song by Disturbed.
They took their stance on the ice, allowed their heads to bow forward slightly, and then the song began to play. The song began gently, and right away they began to dance on the ice as it played, coming together to commence their unforgettable performance.
The pair flowed effortlessly along the ice, each of their individual movements complementing the other throughout their flawless performance. With every momentous jump, every swift spin, and even as he dangled her effortlessly in the air, they never hesitated at all.
Could it be a love story?
Although technical execution is most certainly an important aspect of amazing skating performances, it’s not the only thing people pay attention to. Sometimes the chemistry between a pair, the subtle expressions on their faces as they perform, lend to the beauty of the performance. When a skating pair does well together, you can usually see the genuine joy on their faces when they make eye contact as they move across the ice in sync.
In fact, it’s one of the most frequent comments that the pair gets:
“I always feel like I’m watching a love story. I don’t get tired of watching them. Their coaches and choreographers are romantic, creative and talented.”
– Filmtress Mu
“It’s like they are one person but it’s two people. Like two hearts beating as one they are so in sync together it almost unreal. Such fun to watch.”
-sonnyraytv
“Their chemistry is off the charts!!!!! I’m going to cry like a baby when they retire!!!! 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️”
-Evelynwashere1
It’s pretty expected that a few rumors have been sparked regarding how in love they appear. Although for now, we’re all going to have to keep wondering if there’s any truth to their romance, as there has been no confirmation from the pair.
Extreme skill and difficulty
Morgan swung Vanessa so close to the ice in one of their phenomenal choreographed moves during the performance, and she proved her complete trust in him by flying gracefully throughout the moment. Clearly, the pair had been practicing for perfection, and they achieved it!
In fact, the duo has been skating together for a while now, dating back to 2010. Vanessa recalled their early days skating together.
“I remember our 3-day trial and it was so fun. He was so funny, because he had never done pairs before, so he was really nervous and saying ‘oh my gosh, oh my gosh’ every time he threw me. I knew that we were going to be good friends.”
A perfect score
The couple left the competition after deservedly earning first place. Not that anyone was surprised by their success after that flawless performance that demonstrated both their skill, chemistry, style, and taste in music!
If you’d like to watch and listen to the magic for yourself, watch the video below:
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