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�It is fun. It�s f***ing fun!�

Milda — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:29:00 GMT

May 16, 2012

Mika on making music, meeting the Queen and performing at Lovebox…

Where have you been?

I’ve been hiding, re-cooking something. I was on tour for almost 3 years and it made me approach my third album, which is what I’m finishing now, in a very different way.

Who have you been working with on it?

A lot with Empire Of The Sun, Pharrell Williams and 21 year-olds I found on the internet – a real mixture. I think this record has only been possible because of Skype and DropBox. It’s clear that I haven’t been isolated in this writing process.

Didn’t you work with Benni Benassi? He’s a favourite of mine.

We wrote a piece then I got it replayed by the London Symphony Orchestra. We took a dance approach to writing a song, and then re-humanised it in the production.

So is there going to be much of a club sound within the album?

I’ve taken electronic music and given it as much heart as I could so that it doesn’t just feel like it’s coming out of a box. I really wanted to use a lot of live instruments and work with programmers who make their own sounds. Far too often people are like, ‘Oh I want to make a record that has more of an electronic sound’ so they go shopping for a load of tracks, write some very linear top-lines and call it ‘progressive’. I wanted to make something that had an organic quality to it mixed with a very electronic side as well. I think my music has always been vaguely danceable. It’s also weird enough to be danced to by freaks and three year olds.

And we love a freak. So you wrote a track for Madonna’s album! Erm, amazing!

Well, yeah I did! I wrote something called ‘Bang Bang’ with William Orbit, who took it to Madonna and she loved it. She recorded it, adapting it to suit her album, and renamed it ‘Gang Bang’. Her version sounds quite different, but an artist who writes themselves is always going to interpret.

Would you like to work with her more directly?

I’m happy with the way this turned out. I’ve got Madonna singing one of my songs – that is good enough.

Do you read your own criticism?

Sometimes I read criticism if it’s intelligent, well structured and somebody’s actually spent a lot of time doing it. If I’m doing a tour I’ll definitely read the critics’ reviews for the first few months and then stop. It’s a funny balance – the good stuff can be equally destructive as the negative stuff because too much good feedback can just warp you. I go through periods of feeling like I’ve got elephant-like skin and periods where I just completely hide away in a bubble.

Are you comfortable with the term ‘pop star’?

Yeah, absolutely. It means something different to each person and it means something different in each country.
‘I praise your energy and your sense of life’ – The Queen on Mika

With the Jubilee coming up, what are your thoughts on the Royal Family?

They are absolutely fascinating, We’re really lucky to have them. They are held together by the monster of matriarch that is the queen, who is so incredibly impressive.

Have you met her?

I have. She said ‘I praise your energy and your sense of life’ which was really nice. But then the Duke of Edinburgh walked over to Michael Buble and said ‘It’s so good to meet the face behind the voice’ because apparently the Queen listens to Michael a lot, and I was like, “****! I just got ‘You jump around a lot, boy’.”

You’re a snappy dresser. How do you choose your clothes?

I have a weakness to choose things that I think are beautiful even if I know I’ll never wear them just because they’re nice pieces of art. The problem with that is nothing ever fits together, so now my approach is to stick within a brief. The devil’s in the detail. Technical stuff like structure is important. If your arse looks amazing and your legs look great and you feel good in them, then the trousers are working.

Lovebox, June 17th. Your first show in the UK in ages, and it’s on my stage! What have you got in store?

It’s either gonna be really up or completely, like, just stopping in it’s tracks for two minutes and then back in again. Full of contrast. I’m actually really looking forward to it.

Is it hard being Mika?

No, it’s not. It’s amazing. I have never been pushed into anything that I don’t want to do. I sell records and manage to fill at least a theatre or whatever around the world doing what I love.

Is it fun being Mika?

It’s full of extremes. You always want to create something better or new or contrasting. It is fun. It’s ****ing fun. I can’t complain. There’s just nothing to complain about.

http://www.qxmagazine.com/feature/%E...-fun%E2%80%9D/

Happy Birthday Fran!!!

BiaIchihara — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:02:03 GMT

:happybday:Feliz Anivers�rio, sua fofa!!!:happybday:

With a lot of love, lollipops and... dentinhos :teehee:

:huglove::huglove::huglove:

Happy Birthday Efriani ♥

Mina Alisa — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:37:52 GMT

My Dear Flirty Girl I wish You

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

I told you I'll give you my bro for your bday sooo, here you go :huglove:

SoKo

Efriani — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:25:17 GMT

I know this singer because of Matthew Gray Gubler.
I was searching about Gubler (yes, I'm big fans of Criminal Minds series :mf_rosetinted:) and I saw that he's also on SoKo's video clip (You Have A Power On Me)

Then, I was searching all her songs, and I think her music is great.
She has unique voice and her lyrics are honest and funny.
She's from France and she's actress too.

Hi there!!

Yanara — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:55:45 GMT

Hello everybody!

My name's Yanara and I'm from Chile.

I'm here because the administrator of the Mika Fans Club Concepci�n ( a town of Chile) talked about this forum.

Bye bye!

P.s. I love Mika :teehee:

Ticket Fairy Says: Go to Estonia!

Ticket_Fairy — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:51:52 GMT

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED....
and the winner is.... http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/sh...19&postcount=7

Dear lovely MFCers :wub2:

Spring is in the air, and your Ticket Fairy is feeling the excitement of the MIKA Summer Festival Season that is right around the corner!

In fact, in less than two months, on 5 July, MIKA will be performing at �llesummer at the Song Festival Grounds in Talinn, Estonia.

In addition to music, the festival will also continue its tradition of bringing major attractions to the event. The 2012 festival will see the biggest amusement park ever set up in Estonia -- it will be making its way across the Baltic Sea from Sweden for the event, will cover 5000 m2 and provide more than 30 different attractions for fun-seekers of all ages. :clown:

For more information see:
www.ollesummer.ee

And you can buy your ticket here:
http://www.piletilevi.ee/eng/tickets...?concert=97275

But after talking with Mika's team, your Ticket Fairy thinks
that one lucky MFCer shouldn't have to BUY a ticket -- she or he
should be able to win a pair of tickets right here!
:excite:

So if you'd like a chance to win a pair of standard, standing tickets to �llesummer, here's what you need to know:

RULES

-- You MUST BE AGE 18 or OLDER!

-- You MUST be an active member of MikaFanClub.com as of May 1, 2012. Those who registered after this date are not eligible for this competition. (Don't worry, we plan to have more in the future!)

-- You must be absolutely sure you can attend! This giveaway is for 1 PAIR OF TICKETS ONLY. Transportation to/from the festival is not included, so enter ONLY if you are sure you can attend!

To enter, answer this question correctly:

"When did Mika last perform in Estonia (date and place)?"

Think you know the answer?

DO NOT POST THE ANSWER HERE IN THIS THREAD!!!

Send it, along with the following details, to mfc.competition@gmail.com NO LATER THAN 18:00 (6 p.m.) UK time on Sunday, 13 May. Entries received after this time will be disqualified.

-- Your MFC user name
-- Your real name
-- Your age
-- Your guest's name and age
-- Your email address
-- Your postal address
-- Your contact telephone number

One entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified.

We'll announce the winner on Monday, 14 May, here on the MFC!

GOOD LUCK! :crossed:

Happy Birthday WeAreGolden*!!!

BiaIchihara — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:39:33 GMT

:happybday: Have a great one, Marianna!!! :happybday:

May it be full of love, lollipops and (Mika) smilies :biggrin2:

:flowers2: :flowers2: :flowers2:

NRJ 94.3 Montreal - Interview with Mika - May 10, 2012

guylainem123 — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:04:13 GMT

NRJ 94.3 Radio station in Montreal interviewed Mika.
It will be aired tomorrow morning (May 10, 2012)

montgolfieres
Notre porte-parole, @mitsougelinas, vient de r�aliser une entrevue avec @mikasounds ! En ondes sur NRJ 94,3 demain matin!!

Mitsou is on air between 6h00 & 9h00 on the section called �C�T�Encore dr�le�

This is the link to listen to it live� hopefully it will work worldwide ;o)

http://montreal.radionrj.ca/player.aspx

anybody have these series of pics?

Vanessa-a.k.a-Echa — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:11:03 GMT

i have a few pics of mika in blue-white striped blazer like this one below....but i don't have the one with him sleeping and the one when he's holding red sneaker with his teeth...GOSH i rlllyy want those pics...anyone have them?

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hello everybody!

cathblais — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:36:34 GMT

Hi!
I'm new in MFC since last week....I listen Mika's music since his beginning but i really fell in love recently at Staracad�mie Show in Montreal. :wub2:

After this, i begun to read about him, watch videos and LISTEN what is has to say.....I discovered a very special and talented young man!

How lucky i'm...i'll see him this summer at Festival des montgolfieres St-jean near Montreal!!!!!!I'm so happy! :thumb_yello:

Brief BBC1 Interview 7 May 2012 to introduce Grace Kelly

Christine — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:59:20 GMT

Grace Kelly was #139 on the top singles of the new millennium.

You can listen to it online here:

http://mikatube.com/audio/137/bbc1-interview-7-may-2012

Or download by right-clicking and saving this link:

http://xinez.com/BBC1May7.mp3

Thanks Rose for finding this! :flowers2:

HI~

MINARAE — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:43:46 GMT

HI everybody.

Nice to meet you. I'm live in south korea. I'm shy girl.

I can't speak english. haha:mikasweat:

I listen to his music. I very happy.:mikalove:

I'm so glad I joined here.

Kick ass costume

matvmik — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:46:53 GMT

Hello,
What's the brand name of the shoe that Mika wore for the 'MIKA, RedOne - Kick Ass (We Are Young)' song ? It's a red shoe.

Thanks in advance.

Happy Birthday Camille*

guylainem123 — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:09:11 GMT

Happy Birthday Camille*

Hope your day is super special!

:flowers2:

Mika @ Festival Montgolfi�re, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Qc, Canada - Aug. 15 2012

guylainem123 — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:54:33 GMT

Loto-Qu�bec Stage - 09:15 pm

Mika has been confirmed for the International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Qu�bec, Canada!

The Balloon Festival returns in full force for its 29th year, which will be held from August 11th to 19th, and Mika will be helping the high-flying celebrations with an exclusive performance on August 15th!

http://www.ballooncanada.com/index.p...45079700/scene

**Day tickets will be available mid-may or onsite the night of the show.