Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres Skate to "The Sound of Silence" (No Audience Noise) 

I was a skater. It's so wonderful too be out there. 🏂

@@iranarudnicki5664 Na minha adolescência eu gostava de patinar e de assistir privas de patinagem mas nunca tinha visto um par tão perfeito, tão doce, que nos transportam para um mundo de romance.

ik these performances made me a fan :)

Same here! Never watch skating but this pair captured me completely!!! Morgan is so sexy! OMG! OMG! They were together since Morgan was somewhere between 17 and 18 and she was 22 or so. Obviously, they became lovers soon after and performed on the ice in total sync with each other. Never before was there such a pair and there may never be another one like that in the near future!

Oh my yes!!!!

After that Tampa Bay win, I ready to give up sports! That made me ill! Unfortunately James\Cipres has retired from skating. We can only view their artistic abilities through you tube.

@@angelonettebolden2700 They were magic together and I'm glad for youtube to be able to watch them. People make mistakes and our bodies age. Sometimes new chapters of our lives happen and we go in another direction. Life moves on. Thank you for telling me they have retired.

Ice dancing isn't really a "sport." It's more like an art related to ballet. It's just too bad that our culture has to reduce everything to competition.

@@charlescascales647 this isn’t ice dancing, which is a sport, though. This is pairs figure skating.

@@charlescascales647 ... also, ballet is a sport, a competitive one for many!

How do they do those horizontal and vertical spins? Is it all in his strength sending her off? I'm obviously not a skater but would really like to know more about the physics of it.

They are both incredible skaters but together they create magic! Wow.

I hate to be a pedant, but Vanessa and Morgan competed in pairs, not ice dance. Different discipline. They’re doing jumps, twists, and throws so… not ice dance. But I agree they’re one of my favourite pairs to ever skate. This program especially is seared into my memory.

Lindafrohman, I don't know the difference between ice dance and pairs, but I also use Torvil and Dean's Bolero as the benchmark. It was so spectacular (& obviously, memorable!).

I always hated T&D's Bolero, for me it was stilted and soulless. This by contrast was magnificent.

Totally agree 👍 T&D did the business decades ago but now this couple are just amazing. All the best from the UK. 🇬🇧

​@@Anna_Key Surely you can see the differences between ice dance and pairs?

I watch this Every. Single. Day. Enormous!!!

@@kathiehenderson1851 He quit skating because he's up on child porn charges?

I was thinking the same. Perfect timing and perfect physique. Beauty and perfection at it’s best.

@@kathiehenderson1851 Me too. There are two others that compare: Tarasova & Morozov 2022 Olympics Short Program and of course 2018 Olympics Gold: Savchenko & Massot. However there are no male leads that compare with the the flare and passion of Morgan Cipres.

Is just amazing...is.my 200 times watch again 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤

Bravo!!

Only David Draiman can make this beautiful!!

Beautiful

Not only was their execution STUNNING - their talent incredible - but she's also got gorgeous legs!

Love your response too. Great performance.

I also liked how their costume was simple.

I can skate like that but better

Great comment!

Simply Beautiful!!!

agreed

Gn

I agree

The same💝

Same

I like this song too....whenever I hear Simon and Garfunkel do it. .....skip

I often wonder if the skaters get annoyed with all the off beat clapping from the audience. It must be quite offputting.

@@mydogeatspuke I can't imagine how annoying and distracting those huge flash bulbs must have been.. This performance was absolutely breathtaking. ❤❤❤

Yes, yes, YES, this was stunning...

Yes! I think in my silly brain, I had previously thought that when the female was off the ice, it was somehow a reflection on how good the guy was. I watched this and was like, "okay, so the female is basically an expert gymnast as well as skater. got it!"

The audience were applauding, you can see it. The sound was changed for this presentation. Beautiful, but I would still prefer to watch an authentic live presentation, hearing the sounds of the skaters and their audience.

Elegant, strong, confident are the best words to describe both of them, I think.

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They looked exhausted at the end. Amazing performance!

Speechless

They made it look So easy. And they did look like they were floating.

Wow- they are AMAZING ❗️🏆💕

Yes, he shows so much gentlemanly care and support, and she care and appreciation. They feel at sync in every way. Beautiful.

Stop supporting a sex offender.

@@pajamaparty01 who is a sex offender?

@@sheilaplatt8300 Cipres is, unfortunately. He sent unsolicited nudes to a 13yo (who was also a skater) & he his coach worked together to threaten the girl & cover it up. both have been suspended from the sport for a few years. www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/4635608001

me too.

Same here ♥

Are you aware he quit skating because he's up on child porn charges?

I noticed the trust, too. It was an absolutely stunning performance.

Interested in how you feel about Savchenko and Massot 2018 Olympic free skate long program La Terre Vieux de Ciel and choreography?

@@DRthistle Thanks for asking David. I had to go back and watch this again. It is certainly a beautiful and inspiring performance and well worth the Gold medal they received for it. But, I guess, when you get to this performance level it's next to impossible to say one is better than the other. For me, the beautiful flow of this performance won me over, but it's possible the beauty of the music chosen and how it relates to the performance makes me prefer it over the other. It really boils down to personal preference and how each individual perceives performance at this level.

@@tommarr3884 Tom, I agree and understand you completely since I feel the same. Mostly I was curious how much you liked this one too since they are both just incredible performances. Cipres did always bring that little bit extra emotion and fine lines but Vanessa (being taller and 20lbs heavier) couldn't be thrown quite that high or same distance and they weren't as consistent technically .

Are they married? Seems only loving people can manage this routine.

@@jackielromero No never. Loving co-workers. Morgan confirmed it’s a performance and they were part actors.

Me too!

Me too!!!!!!

Thanks mines better

Marina and Sergei Are way up there too; Air by Bach😘

I noticed all of that as well.

🙌🙌🏆🏆➡m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wOEKdWrtz6U.html

🙌🙌🏆🏆➡m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wOEKdWrtz6U.html

Are you perhaps seeing what you need to see/want to see? What do you expect him to do? He's not a neanderthal; if she gets hurt, he's out--and besides, I would help her chase him to the end of the earth if he drops her again like he did once.

@@taylorheart4018 thank you for the link. They were AMAZING!

They bring me to tears with this performance.

Wow 😣 well DONE 👍💪👌🤗👍💚♥️💜💙

Do you know what they are doing now? Yes stunning.

I too keep coming back to this stunning performance...because as you say their symmetry, elegance, strength are magnificent...also when put to that haunting music sung in a way I've never heard before...is quite simply exquisite...

@@ChristophersMum Believe it or not, this version is sung by a Jewish cantor whose band is entitled “Disturbed.” You can find the official music video here on YT; it has the lyrics in its show notes. Stunning couples’ skaters paired with an equally stunning song.

Just me again, Lisa... Here are s few songs that are uplifting and truthful... Hold on to me by Lauren Daigle, The Blessing by Kari Job & Cody Karnes, (spelling??)... & Reckless Love (of God) by Cory Asbury. I will continue to pray! Not sure where you're from, but check out k-Love radio~ lots of positive, encouraging "good stuff!) You are precious in God's sight.

I felt it was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen, too. An experience.

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!....I normally do not watch skating but this was captivating🤗

Absolutely 💜💯💜💯💜

Ellos son esposos

❤️

I think Aljona and Bruno are the best! Superior!

I cried...stunning performance

Como vcs me deixam feliz ❤️ de vê-los patinando magnificamente amo amo ❤️💓

Como eu gostaria de um dia ter tido a oportunidade de vê-los pessoalmente

It is as if though her body is his and his body is hers. It is as if though they own each other’s bodies. She totally trust him in his handlings. She knows that he’s not going to drop her. Total confidence. I cringe every time. But, they are always flawless.

True dat!! My thoughts exactly!

Gorgeous , they just flow into each other

Goosebumps

I agree. Also love that she’s not in a distracting sparkly outfit. The physical athleticism of both is powerful.

Not a death spiral. Death spiral is when he swings her by her feet and her head could bang the ice , hence death spiral.

@@carolnichols2869 Not sure what you're picturing, but 3:55 sure looks like a death spiral. If he let go her head could bang the ice? reference: soyouwanttowatchfs.com/post/85958786495/intro-death-spirals-and-twist-lifts-pairs-skating

Carol Nichols thanks for the info! Is there a name for the spiral they did?

fireflykite if I understand Carol correctly, he would be holding her feet if it was a “death spiral”, not her hands.

@@alexsandra9000 I looked into it a bit more! You were right initially, this is a death spiral at 3:55; a quick google search or my link above will show that. What @Carol Nichols is describing is called a "headbanger" and is banned in competitive figure skating (and looks absolutely terrifying). I understand why you'd expect it to be called the death spiral though!

It exactly feels there will never be another couple like them!

I am sad too

I,too,was heartbroken when they parted- what a waste

I don't usually reply to comment, but yes I agree.

You’re right..

I don't usually comment nor do I reply to comments either, but I agree. Flawless, beautiful and elegant.

Goosebumps! Effortlessly !

Absolutely agree... It's magic. Strong Morgan..beautiful Vanessa inspiring the world

Ich sehe Perfektion und Dominanz. Paartanz sehe ich nicht so.

@@sylviadrees3761 Warum alle Elemente sind dabei ist auch nicht Eistanzen, sondern Eispaarlauf

You'd call it a programme if that were true.

Me too! Extraordinary!!!

me too

THANK YOU for identifying the band. 😅 Immediately went to iTunes to buy!

Listen to the Pentatonix version

Watch pentatonix version. It will blow your kind😀

What was the other one? I want to watch it.

​​@@5Gburn I was thinking the same thing however, it doesn't look like they're going to reply

True. They look so relaxed - almost like they're just out for a (romantic) stroll. Usually I'm in awe of the different moves when I watch figure skating but in this I barely noticed they were happening (Hey, was that a double axle, what just happened?)

Beautiful

Amen!

Yes... Chills and goosebumps! Incredibly beautiful !

Yes! It’s very elegant.

i thought that as well. His SUPPORT of her elegance and athleticism. wow oh wow.

My thoughts too- she trusts him implicitly

Yes! Agreed 👍

Stop supporting a sex offender.

Disturbed’s COVER of “Sound of Silence.”

Your words describe their performance to perfection. Thanks hope you are a writer.

Your words describe their performance to perfection. Thanks hope you are a writer.

I am crying

Check out the live version on Conan O’Brien show

This is a good version, but Pentatonix is better.

"powerful", is not what should be between man and woman and certainly not with this song.

I agree, and, Disturbed's remake is my favorite

That says it all❤

Absolutely breathtaking. Moved me to tears. Thank you both

I agree and I've watched skating forever.

Me too😪

@@constant4534 me too! My heart seemed to have stopped too

What a tune. The best ever vocal.

Choreography is perfection. Once they get it down pat, they'll be unbeatable! This version of music by Disturbed is stunning. The combination is almost whelming. It seems like a winning combination for them.

@@jfweber Unfortunately Vanessa and Morgan officially retired in September 2020 after being partners for 10 years. No longer will we see them together on the ice with their Devine artistry and poetic movements. They made history for France winning many national and international medals. They are 6 times French champions. European bronze 2017 and then European Gold in 2019 which were the first win for France since 2003 and 1932 respectively. Also 2018 Grand Prix Champions, and 2018 World Bronze medallist. They are 2/3 times Olympians. They came 5th at the 2018 Olympics.

I totally and utterly agree. Utter perfection

Agreed

:) I caught myself after I stopped breathing too! The expression breathtaking in real time happening to most of us watching this video.

Same here! You took the words out of my mouth!

Wow!!!!

I felt the same way. Wow

Wow! Wow! That was literally breathtaking. I think I held breath for most of the performance. So graceful. Cheers!!

I haven't been able to stop watching!!! They are so in sync, and I cannot even imagine the level of dedication it took to pull such a beautiful performance off!!! 👏

Me too!!!

Me too! I was clapping after she landed that lift.

Dear Sharon. I'm older than you, don't practice sports, all my life buried with books, but adore Figure Skating, in my country Perú by videos, here, in Canada, sometimes in person, it's a pleasure to see all the great skaters from around the world. There are good movies also about this sport and ART .

@@reneecastropozo8978 Books don t Bury you they make you evade and be happy ;)

I agree, I was blown away when I first saw it, but then so sad when I learned this: "Ciprès was under investigation by the United States Center for SafeSport, which investigates sexual abuse in Olympic sports, for having sent a picture of his penis to a 13-year-old girl who was a student at their training center; and further, that coaches Zimmerman, Silvia Fontana, and Vinny Dispenza were accused of having known about this and attempted to cover it up in the runup to the 2018 Olympics.[28] Zimmerman - who coached the 13-year-old as well as Cipres - was suspended by SafeSport in March 2021 for covering up the 2017 abuse, and shaming and threatening the girl after he found out about the incident.[29]..."(source: Wikipedia) How will humanity heal the screwed up sexuality that seems to have thrived during the patriarchal hierarchical systems that have dominated our societies for the past 4,000 years? (see Anne Baring's work for more about the Rise of the Divine Feminine.)

😢😢😢😢😭♥️😭

I was just in aww of there performance.

I can’t even kneel and get back up without falling 😂.

Oh Morgan, you’ve got arms of steel.

@@loisprew8820 I was thinking something similar!!😂🤣

I’m the same way I can watch this a million times and never gets old the beauty alone is breathtaking.

I'm like you over and over theses too Are astounding skaters I really love these guys when they on I'm just mesmerized

Vanessa James and Morgan Cypres were a french pair of figure skating.

I literally just said this same thing to my husband 10 minutes ago. I have had a horribly anxious day and this made me let go.

I have certain figure skating performances I watch to relax me, too. This is one of them. Another is Vanessa and Morgan's 2018 free skate performance at Skate Canada, because it was flawless and the music is so soothing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6u09pLTv3m4.html

That’s a very good idea. Thanks 🙏🏼

Yes, it is beautiful and calming to see. I'm praying for you. Please know God loves you and He understands your fears.

@@bethsummerville341 thank you so much. I never turn down prayers. 🙏

You see torvill..dean??

@@helgafrahmann4201 these two were pair's skaters a different discipline to Torvill & Dean, who are ice dancers, (they are the best ever ice dancers.) These are beautiful to watch in pairs skating.

Me too. I watch this everyday.

Amen!

Amen!!

Indeed.

If y’all ever find that, let me know, ‘cause I’m pretty sure it ain’t out there, lol.

Like!!!!!!

Oh,my god,ur so right!!!😊

Wow! A beautiful comment I fully agree on!

Totally agree 💯

You should see Aljona Savchenko and Bruno Massot 2018 Gold Medal and later worldchampionship

@@blumensaft1 I agree. This was great but Savchenko and Massot were the top and I've haven't seen as good as that again.

Dig it, sister!!

I've watched this so many times. Watching this routine several years back was the first time I had heard Disturbed's version of this song. And that's when I fell in love with it. This couple's togetherness, passion, power, and presentation coupled with this song is really something to behold. I'm in awe every time I watch it.

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@@VioletJoy up

@@bashemiphillime6111 Mine, too... 65 years ago.

Loved loved this version of this song.performed to perfection

Loved this super ice dancing to Disturbed's magical version of Sound of Silence ,what more could anybody want in life.

Exactly! Off the chart chemistry!

Do you know who sing

@@christophemae4ever Their name is Disturbed. Just Google, The Sound of Silence by Disturbed. It is awesome, enjoy!

@@julieanneaddison5033 How are you doing?😊

Your words are simple but profound.

Total inspiration....

must have watched this a thousand times yet still getting chills. the sensuality of the moves with the music! love them!

Amen!!!

Totaly agree I have seen this many times and I always end with a smile on my face

Ditto! I couldn't have said it any better.

I thought the same thing as u paudeen. Torvel and Dean's Bolero is always going to he thee dance that we will never forget tho.

Not sure who these two are but they are far superior than torvil and dean ever were .

Amazing!!

@@bernadettegalea6748 pairs skating vs ice dancing

Yes!!!!...like when they did Bolero...mind boggling. Chilling beautiful and perfect

Oh, yes!

Breath taking simply electric. Touches something primal. And the version by Disturbed 😢😢😢😢♥️😭

I agree. But I feel almost the same about Tarasova & Morozov 2022 Olympic Short Program and 2018 Olympic Gold by Savchenko and Massot.