Adam Rippon performs to Coldplay & Cinematic Orchestra at PyeongChang 2018 | Music Monday

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Watch Adam Rippon's wonderful free skate performance from the Figure Skating competition at the Olympic Winter Games 2018 in PyeongChang. The US-Skater performed to a medley of "Arrival of the Birds" from the Cinematic Orchestra and Coldplay's "O (Fly On)".
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[@Olympics]

What was your favorite Olympic performance to music? Let us know in the comments and we will add them to a future #MusicMonday!

[@jadecummings8093]

I love the ShibSibs!

[@oboegoesquackquack]

Kaori Sakamoto's Amelie

[@josuerodriguez2363]

Evgenia Medvedeva nocturne pyeongChang 2018

[@BLACK_PEARL_]

Junhwan CHA's

[@kageyamatobio7542]

Javier Fernandez's short programme

[@moorganleigh]

What I loved most about watching this was that he looked SO happy like he was having the time of his life, doing what he loved most. It actually made me tear up, it was such a beautiful thing to watch.

[@Lyre206]

Morgan Garner I agree. It’s so beautiful

[@ifeelpretty5790]

He worked so hard all season to make the Olympic team

[@jeannines.8805]

Yes!😍❤️

[@fbiopenup8305]

When you watch him review this programme you’ll know that he wanted to vomit the entire time HAHAH

[@lilygarcia5668]

Tears

[@LeyDonesx3]

Am I the only one who saw cried the first time seeing it? The music choices were amazing . Arrival of the birds is just a beautiful ballad. Coldplay is always gold

[@sued6221]

I cried, too, and I don't normally watch figure skating. It is perfection.

[@acsentu8]

I cried at the end. Don't know why. Guess it's the combo of beautiful skating and CP. Also, this is the first time seeing Adam skate. Loved it!

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@acsentu8 you should say coldplay instead of cp it stands for something else

[@vistaprime]

Yes, but he's skated it much much better before.

[@judyi8671]

@@vistaprime 2016 Trophee de France Heaven! He was spot on. It was just stunningly beautiful.

[@theodora24]

When he lands he looks so light... like he denied gravity ... never seen this before.. he is like flower!

[@jozhykangel]

Indeed, as a bird...

[@just_space_]

Costume designer: 'how much glitter?' Adam: 'yes'

[@eva5037]

Saskia van Dijk crystals* not glitter

[@0uad1utz]

Rhinestones

[@CrappyGamerMom_Twitch]

🤣

[@jrg305]

Bedazzle. Glitterator

[@abn428]

He was like ALL of it. On the top half. Love this performance! Also love that he coaches now!!

[@mandora_hd]

Undoubtedly, an incredible performance full of emotions. I love how artistic Adam is. This is one of my favorite programs.

[@tooniusthethirdius]

So Many Likes Yet No Replies.

[@Blackdress71]

We almost forget he´s an athlete. What an artistic soul!!!! Love Adam!

[@vickilindberg6336]

It's not just about jumps. So nice to see Adam happy being himself.

[@nerdymmermaid]

Thank goodness this didn't have commentary, it would have taken me out of the whole experience

[@Lyre206]

Nerdymmermaid right!

[@hillena]

and we could not have used it on the funeral

[@yowausagi]

his spins are so good

[@jjh2456]

y t the layback position in that final combination spin is exquisite

[@roberttrail7013]

That layback is to die for. Any lady skater would kill for that.

[@HelloKitty-kb7ji]

Robert Trail Karen Chen's layback is much better 🙂

[@isabelleyuan507]

@@HelloKitty-kb7ji True Karen Chen's layback makes her look like she has no spine 😯

[@samayahone3497]

All of its so Good ☺️♥️

[@lindasturm699]

A year later and still so wonderful to watch Adam perform his almost flawless olympic free skate.

[@Carina5707]

The absolute joy on his face in the second half brought me to tears. I love this performance. I don't think I'd appreciate this as much as I do if I hadn't watched all 3 hours of the Olympic free skates last year. This is so beautiful, but when he came on after a couple hours of other skaters, you could instantly see the difference in his work. He stood out completely. It was magnificent. Yuzuru is incredible and did deserve his medal. But Adam was easily the best performance.

[@OcramJC]

I love how at some point it looked like he didn't even care if he was being observed

[@faith.s_mom]

YES!!!

[@aliciareynolds3342]

my skin is cleared and my crops are flourishing

[@collinsje5]

wheat or corn?

[@scotte3103]

!!!!!

[@Valraquel1257]

Not even joking my skin is CLEAR and GLOWING the day after watching this for the first time 😂😂😂

[@angeladao1791]

It honestly makes me so happy to rewatch this because I remember feeling so immensely moved by Adam. He’s such an artistic and emotional skater and I just love that. I could tell he didn’t even care to place. He just wanted the opportunity to skate at the Olympics and show everyone what he’s worked his whole life for. And him nearly bursting into tears at the end, in utter disbelief, proves exactly that. He’s an incredible, raw, genuine soul and I’m so happy it shines through in his skating

[@rayyanpaigir4736]

I wish that they'd focus more on the artistry, this was the best performance that I've ever seen

[@LEOLEO-mg5cl]

I agree his artistry was flawless. But the olympics are an athletic competition, so of course quad jumps are gonna beat out triples etc. I will say I don't think they score spins fairly. It takes a lot of skill and athleticism to spin rapidly and tightly. Rippon does not travel much when spinning.

[@exonambawan4467]

@@LEOLEO-mg5cl yep

[@MrSpookyLover]

homeboy got bronze after THAT, talk about robbed. i dont know enough about skating to overkill the response but i mean give them the silver, give him silver etc

[@lenap319]

@@MrSpookyLover he only got bronze in the team competition. In the individual competition he placed tenth, which is fair given that his competitors compete with about 5 quads. That makes a huge difference. (althoight i do think that boyang jin deserved the bronze and javi deserved the silver)

[@Juice_Lover123]

More interesting than just finishing tenth, he sank in the standings after this performance. He was 7th after the short program.

[@annemacleod1421]

Exquisite. He is so light on his feet, like a bird. Such a beautiful match between his choice of music and his interpretative dance. Faultless. Xx

[@natascha4162]

This was absolutely beautiful! I recently lost my mother of cancer before the olympics and when you preformed this bit this reminded me so much of her! She loved watching ice skating!

[@Olympics]

That's very touching. Adam delivered a wonderful, heartfelt performance.

[@ToniMooredesertstarlover]

So beautiful to see. His emotion is palpable. This is what figure skating IS.

[@nataliakoodziej2582]

This was truly an exceptional performance! Adam is not the strongest jumper out there, but his musicality and artistry are just top-level. His body syncs with the music so perfectly... I had tears in my eyes by the end. He is a delight to watch.

[@brianbingman44]

At the time this occurred I casually turned on the olympics and Adam was just starting this performance. I’m not much of a figure skating fan but since I like piano and orchestra I stuck around. Well when the coldplay song unfolded and that together with his performance I was absolutely overwhelmed. When he finished I was crying. This is the best Olympic performance I’ve ever seen. And the magic of spontaneously tuning in was fantastic. Keep in mind I’m more or less a meat head and this is not my thing. Thank you Adam. Forever a fan.

[@SaraRinger]

i love this comment.

[@byunbasta]

he looks so genuinely happy. and his spins are so mesmerizing, this rlly is the best thing ever

[@RHUFFMYER]

SUPERB Skating. Such artistry and skill. Adam is the only man I have ever seen beautifully execute a lay back spin. His free leg was exquisitely angled. I teared up the first time watching this program. Needless to say, the choice of music was fantastic.

[@brandon8419]

Artistically one of the most beautiful programs I’ve seen. Fantastic.

[@isabellef1663]

Love Coldplay! I was so glad to see two American programs that included Coldplay music!!!

[@JuMixBoox]

This is incredible. He's literally flying. He's like a ballet dancer... In Heaven.

[@emmastaub5630]

LOVE THIS SONG. This was the ENDING SONG OF THE MOVIE “The Theory Everything” It’s such a beautiful song: The Arrival of the Birds. I like the second song too

[@nguyenngocminh7504]

It’s a piece not song

[@_UNISTAR_]

@@nguyenngocminh7504 It's a Coldplay song.

[@makusuwerusan7390]

He skates with his heart. It's very obvious how much he loves ice skating

[@christinajessica787]

glad to see i still cry watching this

[@hilarykinitz4219]

This was the most memorable moment of the 2018 olympics. I still watch it over and over again and find such peace and elegance in its' artistry. Music was amazing on its own, but the choreography brought it to light in a way that every human being could see something special. So memorable and worth watching over and over again.

[@ВикторияПарфентьева-ы2в]

I'm crying how could it say something against Trusova and Valieva HOW?!!!

[@bloodstreamwwtlfv]

Трусова и Валиева так как он не смогут никогда. И валиеву Адам кстати защищал если что.

[@figurexz]

​​@@bloodstreamwwtlfvни не смогут ?😂. Уже смогли к вашему сведению ахах. Он на половине Сашиной Олимпийской программы развалился бы

[@bloodstreamwwtlfv]

@@figurexz он хотя бы кататься умеет :) и техника не читерская.

[@figurexz]

@@bloodstreamwwtlfv ну кататься умеют все фигуристы, а вот что про технику. У Саши читерской техники по минимуму. Разве что двуножных сальхов

[@Anna-up8ku]

​@@bloodstreamwwtlfvне читерская? Заходить на прыжок с двух ног. НУ ДЕЙСТВИТЕЛЬНО ГЕНИЙ ТЕХНИКИ, КОРОЛЬ ФИГУРНОГО КАТАНИЯ

[@Interesting_grab]

Omg Coldplay - O (fly on) is my favorite song of all time!!!

[@RAS-gn5ll]

David Chen greetings from California...the song is incredible.

[@olivialandry788]

I still cry watching this performance. So beautiful

[@rachaelbusby3940]

Oh wow, I didn’t know there could be so much emotion in figure skating but this just blew me away! You could feel his passion and determination!

[@kathzemiau7234]

Is that the same music as in "the theory of everythig", the movie about steven hawking's life? It's more beautiful than my soul can bear...

[@happylilwalnut9653]

I just watched that movie last night and was wondering why the music seemed so fresh. Thank you :) such a beautiful song

[@nguyenngocminh7504]

Yes

[@nguyenngocminh7504]

@@happylilwalnut9653 it’s a piece not song

[@vanspratzy9573]

He’s so beautiful...this skate is possibly the best I’ve watched.

[@bloomcarson7853]

I literally can't take my eyes off him.. it's really enchanting..

[@clae0429]

One of my favorite things to have seen in my life will be this performance.

[@draguta8995]

You can tell he really likes the footwork and the spins the most. He smiles most during those than any other activity. Even when he perfectly lands a jump as smooth as butter, he doesn't smile at all.

[@tayarisa]

I love his layback spin.

[@coolness06]

His layback spin is my favorite! So stunning, and the speed and force that he's able to maintain with the layback posture is beyond incredible

[@sharonfabrizio6819]

Better than the ladies!!! He performed magnificently. He captivated the audience with his skating and music choice.

[@franzessie9697]

This is the most beautiful and peaceful thing I have ever seen. I am crying happy tears.

[@uncchristine99]

I remember I was in tears by the end watching this live on TV... just wonderful!!!

[@msstephbiggs]

Somehow watching this performance over and over had thought me so much peace! The routine, the skill, the music choice, everything!

[@tracym9763]

Was never more proud to be an American watching this live. Adam, you made us all so emotional, warm, and caring with every glide on that ice. The talent the time and all that hard work shows in every strike of the blades to that ice. You are magical and so so talented!!!!

[@maizydaizy22]

This routine gives me chills every time I see it! It is so hauntingly beautiful...the music, the choreography and the skating! Adam nailed this🥰

[@googleaccount-sf7im]

This was so artistic and beautiful, it moved my soul and brought me to tears.

[@gracehyde5897]

this is my comfort video whenever i feel too much of anything amir just want a little pick me up adams skating does that for me because he just puts everything he’s got into his skating and it really shows

[@NatSussNotSeuss]

my goodness I can watch 4:45-4:51 for hours

[@Busyfigureskating]

SAME. i want more laybacks like that from the ladies!!!

[@kristimulla7810]

yes!!!

[@user-hh4us9rz2b]

so true

[@tamudave]

Just shows you the importance of song choice matched with the artistry. A perfect combination!

[@judyi8671]

His face at 4:37 is my everything. I became hooked in 2008 and to see his career develop through highs and lows it is amazing how Adam kept learning along the way and knew what he had to do to get to the Olympic games. He persevered and got himself into the best shape of his life and delivered 3 stunning, original and unforgettable programs on skating's biggest stage. Bravo Adam. Well done!

[@lisawhite1548]

Thank you for excluding any commentary!!!! This is too beautiful to be talked over. This is my favorite routine I've seen in years!!! God bless you Adam!!!!

[@tuulamalo]

This is one of my favorite skating programs ever. Adam is so amazing. Every single move comes out of his heart. Every single move has a meaning. That’s what I love about figure skating. His artistic skills are incredible, Patrick Chan had it as well.

[@hilarykinitz6674]

Still the best! We all have visions of flying across the ice in perfect synchrony with music... this was the moment I knew it could be achieved! I watch this anytime I feel anxious about life... just flying, exquisite beauty!

[@dominikakowalska5057]

The most beautiful performance I've ever seen!

[@laurentyser3635]

I miss his skating so much! Beautiful to watch

[@Juice_Lover123]

I'm going to give this dude his credit... that layback was the best I've seen a guy do since Rudy Galindo in 1996. Actually Adam's was better. He held it longer than even most women would dare to in a combo outside of Lucinda Ruh in 1999.

[@nynkesnature]

Aside from his performance being amazing, I also think the songs are really well picked. I love both songs on their own and they blend perfectly together!

[@mcwyman7928]

Kinda wish they uploaded his team event skate. I think he was a little better in that one. I mean it's still stunning either way. And this is some goddamn gorgeous music.

[@davidfaz2435]

MC Wyman isn’t this the team event?

[@samayahone3497]

@@johnbussey1281 did you see it live or in person? Or is it somewhere on the internet, cuz I literally CANNOT seem to find any of his other skates...

[@erinjohnson1124]

@@davidfaz2435 no this was the individual event skate.

[@pamorama]

Poetry in muscles, artistry and music. I will NEVER forget this performance. It was glorious to have watched it in the moment.

[@ssuwang]

This is truly a great performance, full of emotions, great musicality, and fluent movement.

[@scotte3103]

Watching this never fails to make me cry.

[@OnyxNorthwind]

When I saw him perform this at Skate America that year, I cried. You can just really feel something in this program- a little mournful, a little magical, a little bit of acceptance even. Just stunningly beautiful.

[@JDubbyDubby]

I’ve lost count. Not sure how many times I’ve watched this.

[@rachel1274]

Arrival of the birds is one of my all time favourite pieces of music and I loved how beautifully he skated to it

[@gracehyde5897]

his execution of creating something like this is so truly special that not many skaters have the ability to do, my favorite program of anyone because it’s just so beautiful

[@animangaluvr908]

The first time I watched this, I was in tears. His performance of this program spoke to me on a spiritual level that I have never before experienced. It's a delight to see that even a year later, I'm still falling in love with this performance and Adam's devotion to his craft.

[@littlemissjewel101]

I remembered the first time I saw him perform this in the Olympics. I know nothing about figure skating, but this free skate performance changed my life and Adam Rippon became my favorite person. There's so much love and artistry into this! Brought me to tears.

[@jrg305]

Adam made me start learn to skate ice skating lessons as a 33 yr old. It is hard to even skate let alone look graceful doing it.

[@sandrineperez8693]

This was/is my very favorite performance. I have watched this over and over and am captivated each time. Artistry in motion. Bravo, Adam!

[@OKSooo_TV]

I have always loved this song by Coldplay and Adam looked so graceful and smooth out there. He looked like he was having fun.

[@chocchipcookiedough9384]

please tell me im not the only one super satisfied from the scraping sounds coming from him skates and the ice?

[@unnatural6edq]

His footwork is so clean and elegant and gorgeous... it's like watching an anime!

[@denisespurlock7869]

One of the most beautiful pieces I have ever seen or heard. If I was to die tomorrow, this is what I would watch over and over again all night tonight.

[@jadecummings8093]

He's amazing! 😀👍

[@kittyneko7]

Best moment, please keep this up. It gives me chills every time I watch.

[@alexandrakorneeva9863]

ну ему соревноваться только с девчонками. подходящий костюм и программа уже есть, осталось научиться нормально прыгать😘

[@SharkyMilkySan]

Ой у нас такие девочки, что ему там делать нечего, они ж его растерзают 😢

[@Jeremy-wp4yh]

​@@SharkyMilkySanwith a flutz and floop and pre-rotation 😂

[@rayan_1705]

@@Jeremy-wp4yh скажите мне, этот ваш Адам когда ни будь в жизни прыгал четверные прыжки?

[@bloodstreamwwtlfv]

@@rayan_1705прыгал. Успешно и много. Вы хоть что то изучите о фигуристе. Позорище 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@rayan_1705]

@@bloodstreamwwtlfv пруфы? не скажите на тренировках хахахахах я не изучаю этого клоуна

[@Krylovalerka2000]

Про Трусову что-то фукал,но посмотрев каскад,я прибываю в ауте

[@timothy2491]

So much ease and relaxed on the ice while performing complex movements.

[@audio91000]

I do not show my emotions. I keep everything inside. I used to be a performer, and the one thing that brings tears to my eyes in front of people are beautiful and emotional performances like this one. Truly an incredible performance.....I'm speechless. And how happy he was at the end. Just beautiful......

[@catsmith233]

Whoever choreographed this was a genius

[@doubtingmustafa]

Benji Schwimmer 🤍

[@jamiegrace9192]

I wish performances like this could win medals at the Olympics. 😢

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

Not one of the most difficult programs but the joy and emotion of watching this is incredible.

[@annandaandrade3017]

Yes Olympic Channel! Keep uploading more!

[@enlightenedperspectives1111]

His presence is huge and alluring, he can drag you in his momentum the way he moves. I like the styles. you deserve it. more power and thanks to you!

[@pugrad2011]

One of the greatest programs of all time. Beautifully choreographed and performed. Adam is truly a gift to skating.

[@nantinee9]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I love this performance by Adam Rippon.

[@demptionx5947]

I still come back to this and watch it. I can't Ice-skate like that but I can sure go around fast. Just makes you feel so free from everything on the ice❤️👌

[@Zelinxia]

I come back to watch this every now and then. Still beautiful, still mesmerizing and captivating. I’m so glad I got to see him live at 2018 US nationals (the layback spin is really something to behold!). Since this (individual’s men round) was his last program he skated as a competing skater, this is literally/figurative his swan song. Wow

[@diannetepe4899]

Thank you for uploading this performance. I sadly missed it during the live telecast during the Olympics and have never been able to find it till now. You just made my day!!!

[@Mae-iy8ct]

i didn’t get the chance to see him skate live but he skated so elegantly and gracefully. you can see on his face that he loved doing it ❤️

[@arthurjaillon3728]

Such an emotional routine, thanks a lot for uploading it

[@dianehuizenga1476]

This makes me cry every time, it, beautiful, magnificent, stunning. I can watch this for years and years to come and never tire of it and have the same reaction, tears because of it's sheer beauty, the skating and the music.

[@esenkiratli534]

I keep coming back to this program. Adam Rippon is my favorite skater, he may not be the best technically (I mean... Hanyu and Chen are something phenomenal) but his artistry, his passion... No other skater has his grace and beauty.

[@pranke77]

Yes!!! Thank you for uploading this!!! I could watch Adam skate over and over again. 😘

[@emilydelaportilla2829]

i love both of these songs dearly. i had no idea this routine would bring emotion out of me but here i am, tears in my eyes, left with no words.

[@aliciabanks2293]

I find myself watching this video multiple times a year. This is what peaking after year of training to be on a big stage looks like. I wish Adam skated longer because he is a marvel to watch on ice. This performance and Plushenko's to "Bolero" will always be two of my fav men's performances ever.

[@Olympics]

🥹🥹

[@windwatcher8054]

I am a little later to the party, but this was wonderful. YOU actually feel the music together with the skating and the dance. Beautiful.

[@TheLkell00]

I know how much this meant to him, and I loved his face when he danced around the finish of the combo jump; so accepting! Pure joy and love! Thank you, Adam!

[@radioactivedetective6876]

The programme makes me think of some lost angel on earth looking at the birds in the sky and remembering how to fly - I wish there was some way I could tell this to Adam.

[@winno1280]

The most beautiful men’s skater to watch. This brings me to tears every time! 💛

[@deanwestlake4573]

❤