Russian skater Julia Lipnitskaia’s gold-medal winning performance to John Williams’ theme from “Schindler’s List” has been knocked in some circles as “Schindler’s List: On Ice.” But what would be wrong with that? Also read: Sochi Olympics: Stray Dog, Ring Fail Bring Awkward to the Opening Ceremony (Photos) Katarina Witt first started skating to the music in 1994 in homage to Steven Spielberg’s film and in remembrance of the Holocaust. Since then, as Slate noted, skaters including Irina Slutskaya and Johnny Weir have also used Williams’ music. The 15-year-old Lipnitskaia, like Witt, dressed in red to recall the...
- 2/10/2014
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
This holiday season, celebrities and children came together for “A Merry Christmas” music video, which features stars like Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Larry King, Ray J, Jordin Sparks, Jermaine Jackson, Mystery Guitar Man, DeStorm, Irina Slutskaya, the Bolshoi Ballet and others.
The music video is set to premiere right before Christmas on Friday, December 23rd, and you can view the teaser video on YouTube. Proceeds from single sales will benefit Bright Future International (BFI), a charitable organization that funds programs for underprivileged children around the world.
The music video begins with a little boy and girl communicating with each other from opposite sides of the world. The boy wishes the girl “A Merry Christmas” in the form of song, and despite language barriers and many miles, they are connected through this tune. The song garners attentions from children and celebrities around the world, each of them adding their own special harmony.
The music video is set to premiere right before Christmas on Friday, December 23rd, and you can view the teaser video on YouTube. Proceeds from single sales will benefit Bright Future International (BFI), a charitable organization that funds programs for underprivileged children around the world.
The music video begins with a little boy and girl communicating with each other from opposite sides of the world. The boy wishes the girl “A Merry Christmas” in the form of song, and despite language barriers and many miles, they are connected through this tune. The song garners attentions from children and celebrities around the world, each of them adding their own special harmony.
- 12/23/2011
- Look to the Stars
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