Figure skating music list. We also introduce pieces that colored the masterpieces of pairs!
Have you ever paid attention to the music when enjoying figure skating and ice dance performances more deeply?When skaters weave a story on the ice, it is ultimately the power of music that supports their worldbuilding.In pairs and ice dance, the music is often chosen so you can almost feel the two skaters’ breathing in sync, while in solo programs, a striking melody can instantly draw the entire arena in—the impression can change completely with a single piece.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of music used in figure skating.As you picture the athletes performing, try savoring the music anew!
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List of figure skating music selections. We also introduce pieces that highlighted iconic pair performances! (1–10)
JIN – Jin –NEW!Takami Yū
Composer Yu Takami has worked on numerous drama and film scores, continually supporting the worlds of visual works through sound.
This piece, included on the album “TBS Sunday Theater ‘JIN’ Original Soundtrack,” released in December 2009, was created as the main theme for the drama of the same name.
The melancholic melody voiced by the erhu beautifully depicts the scenery of the late Edo period and the struggles of modern people.
In figure skating, it gained attention when used by Rinka Watanabe.
frostlineNEW!Kakuno Hayato
This is the piece used by Yuma Kagiyama in his exhibition programs for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Pianist Hayato Sumino, who performs on the world stage, composed it specifically for his routine.
The piano-and-orchestra sound is beautiful, evoking traces carved on the ice and the chill in the air.
It premiered at the 2025 NHK Trophy and also drew attention because Carolina Kostner handled the choreography.
It is included on the album “CHOPIN ORBIT,” released in January 2026.
Please listen while imagining graceful skating.
AnniversaryNEW!YOSHIKI
This work is a concerto for piano and orchestra composed by YOSHIKI specifically for a national celebratory ceremony.
It was performed by the composer himself as a congratulatory piece at a ceremony held in November 1999 at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace.
It was included on the 2013 album “YOSHIKI CLASSICAL.” In figure skating, it is known for being used by Daisuke Murakami for his free skating program in the 2015 season.
Beginning with a quiet piano and building as the majestic orchestra layers in, the progression aligned perfectly with the performance on the ice.
List of Figure Skating Music Selections: Introducing Pieces that Enhanced Iconic Pair Performances as Well! (11–20)
Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadNEW!Elton John
A dazzling world of show business, and a heartfelt wish to step away from it and return to a quiet place.
Sung by Elton John, this piece uses motifs from The Wizard of Oz to portray both the light and shadow of success.
Released in 1973 as the title track of a classic album, it has also found a place in figure skating: Nathan Chen used it at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and the pair Yuna Nagaoka and Sumito Moriguchi have chosen it for their programs in the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
It’s perfect for expressing the bond between the two.
Paint It, BlackNEW!The Rolling Stones
This is the piece of music Mana Kawabe used for her short program in 2023.
The sitar that resonates from the opening and the lyrics depicting a world drained of color and steeped in despair bring a unique tension to the ice.
It’s a signature work by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, released as a single in May 1966.
It has also been used in many visual works, including the film Full Metal Jacket.
While figure skating often evokes images of graceful melodies, an aggressive rock sound like this is also a perfect match when delivering a powerful performance.
Wonder Woman Main ThemeNEW!Tina Guo
Here’s the piece Wakaba Higuchi used for her free skate in the 2025 and 2026 seasons: Wonder Woman Main Theme, a reworked version of music from the film Wonder Woman by cellist Tina Guo.
Released as a single in May 2017, it features striking, fierce electric cello created together with Hans Zimmer, embodying the strength of a battling heroine.
Higuchi conveyed her unwavering determination to fight to the very end on the ice through this music.
Just listening to it fills you with power—the energetic, aggressive sound is fantastic.
My WayNEW!Chris Mann
Figure skater Wakaba Higuchi, competing in women’s singles, drew major attention by selecting this piece for her short program in the 2025–2026 season, which will be the final season of her competitive career.
The song, performed by powerhouse vocalist Chris Mann on his major-label debut album “Roads,” released in October 2012, is a standard originally crafted by Frank Sinatra, with lyrics adapted by Paul Anka into an arrangement that conveys the resolve to forge a path forward.
It’s perfect for moments when you need the courage to take a new step.