Mika to be a judge @ X Factor Italia 2014 !

I was surprised too when I saw this news.

Emma has a beautiful voice, but she wasn't in the 4 finalists...

They don't like Mario, or...

Anyway.

Thanks a lot Eriko for these beautiful pictures ! The second and the third are wonderful !

Sono sicura che anche Mario avrà la possibilità di pubblicare il suo singolo, è comunque arrivato in finale ed ha una bellissima voce graffiante! Sarebbe assurdo che la Sony non lo facesse!

Il suo singolo inedito "All'orizzonte" è già stato pubblicato su iTunes e sta vendendo, è ora settimo, anche di più di quello di Emma.Ma la Sony non ha pubblicato il suo EP (extended play), solo quello degli altri tre finalisti e quello di Emma.Lui come finalista ne avrebbe diritto.

Inoltre i concorrenti di xf(8) sono sotto contratto proprio con la Sony per qualche mese, così fino a quel momento non possono neanche rivolgersi ad un'altra casa discografica.Bello, vero?

Comunque, ho sentito su iTunes (nella sesta Compilation di XF8) la sua cover di "Use somebody" dei Kings of Leon ed è molto bella.Mi piace moltissimo

His single "All'orizzonte" has already been published on iTunes and is selling, it's now seventh, even more than that of Emma.But Sony hasn't published his EP (extended play), only those of the other three finalists and that of Emma.He would have the right to it as finalist.

Moreover, XF(8) contestants are under contract with Sony for a few months, so until then they can't even go to/contact another record company.Nice, isn't it?

However, I have heard on iTunes (in the sixth Compilation of XF8) his cover of "Use somebody" by Kings of Leon and it's very very good.I like it a lot.

Ok so here's my report about the Mika's performance at X Factor last night. Hope you like it and sorry for my words

 

I'll be boring because it is possibly the millionth time I say it, but if it was not for you, I don't think I ever saw an episode of X Factor this year So, until I received the email on wednesday afternoon, I was already planning on how to record the performance and put it online So you made me a great gift!

Btw, on Thursday afternoon, me and my mother left at about 6pm to go to Assago. It was as if I had gone back in time to 2010, when I went to assago to attend Mika's gig! I know, this time it was for television episode but hey he finally sang so it could be called a performance!!

when we arrived, it was hard to find parking, but the most surprising thing was the line of people who were in front of the building waiting to enter I was like: "oh dear...what will it take to get in?" but at least it was very fast xD

We ended up in a good position, where I could see very well the stage and at the same time have a fantastic view of the entire building... the parterre was already full and my anxiety was growing more and more.

At about 9pm the lights fall on stage and who comes out? Chiara Galiazzo, the winner of X Factor 2012 Well, the song was not bad but happy that she was very fast LOL She's not one of my favourite singer xD

After her, everyone was preparing for the start of the live and I notice that someone is bringing the instruments on stage ... knowing that Mika was due to perform at the beginning, I immediately wondered if he was accompanied by his band but then my hopes fade... it was time for an international band that I don't remember the name It was funny 'cause Cattelan danced a bit in his particular way like a old man of the '20s haha

Finished this performance, there was another pause, and finally they bring the stylized piano on the stage. Finally it was time that everyone has been waiting for: Mika's time!

The episode begins with a countdown and at the end a lot of fireworks have appeared on the stage while Cattelan began the episode presenting the judges: Morgan and everyone "yeeee" Victoria "yuuuuu" Fedez *every girls screamed* and then.... ladies and gentleman MIKA!! and I saw the audience burst into applause and shouts!! I have to admit that I stood up to applaud him when he arrived even though I knew that no one would see me but I was so happy to be there to support him while he was terrified as he is always at the idea of promoting something, even if in part, new. Funny moment: I could see the sparkle of his jacket full of feathers even if I was far xD and of course his red soles Louboutin

He immediately went to sit at the piano and inside of me I was like: "oh-protector-of-poor-fans-who-wanna-listen-their-favourite-singer... please make him sing alone at least the new song... please!" Well, my prayers have been answered! He was just him and his piano.

From the first chords, I already knew that I would have adored it... The low notes and his voice whispered and clear with some falsetto (even if minimal) in the first part, were to me like if someone awakened from a dream that lasted two years! Mika reminds us that he's not a judge and a TV character but an international artist, a composer who can get you into another world while singing. The melody is very catchy, it's like as if I had already heard it from Mika in the past but I don't remember when. The chorus of 47 voices is very good: I think that those who sing are almost all children, I heard many white voices and a girl's voice that stands out above all. He sang a bit softer than the choir to make, I believe, hear them. It's like the one of "We Are The World" by Michael Jackson so I don't have nothing to object about this song.

The atmosphere was magical, everyone at a certain point was silent and then when there was a crescendo during the part "where all good guys gone?", the audience exploded in a loud applause and even the judges stood up to applaud.

And here that the four finalists come on stage and he leaves (sighs) the piano to meet them but he keeps a certain distance from them, being at the center of the stage: dear lord, it's his moment so everything is ok! Go boy! And here comes also the gospel choir at his back and the audience explodes again while the song is increasing even more: at a certain moment I wanted to put a black robe and go there to join the chorus xD But hey I wasn't the only one who though so: I saw today on tv that also Fedez followed the movements of the chorus xD

Then, change of rhythm and the notes of Happy Ending resonate in the audience bringing all to applaud... This time everyone was singing the chorus but the solo part remains his: his falsetto is finally back, high notes executed to perfection without a smudge like old times. I'm sure that he has tried it many times in the past few days and it totally worth it!

In the end, I didn't know what to do: whether to applaud or rejoice or move me for what I had just seen. I even noticed that at the beginning he was singing with eyes closed so I guess that he was as excited as I think we all were. The amazing thing was that he shook the hearts of the audience at the Assago Forum and I'm sure even the people at home. I think that hear singing something totally new and be present there while this happens, feeling all the adrenaline and anxiety of that time is something that you don't forget easily over time.

At the end of the performance , I saw the whole audience stood up to applaud, all happy for that wonderful performance! Our Mika is back and sincerely I can't wait to see the same thing for one of his gig maybe even again at Assago

 

So, what can I say more? Thank you again and hope that I didn't bored you with my story

Thanks for your report, Lucrezia -- finally had the chance to read it.

Videos by Sky Uno

15-12-2014

Mario al Punto Enel di Milano

http://xfactor.sky.it/showvideo/224793/mario-al-punto-enel-di-milano/15-12-2014/

15-12-2014

L'intervista a Mario

http://xfactor.sky.it/showvideo/224794/lintervista-a-mario/15-12-2014/

YouTube

L’esibizione di Mario al Punto Enel di Milano

La performance di Mario,

il quarto classificato di X Factor 2014,

che si esibisce con il suo inedito "All'orizzonte".

Per tutti i contenuti esclusivi

[YOUTUBE]vZsMU90zurY[/YOUTUBE]

17 dicembre 2014

Gli #XF8Signs del cast

L'ottava edizione di X Factor è appena finita e già ne sentiamo la mancanza! Se anche voi avete nostalgia di #XF8, godetevi la gallery degli #XF8Signs del nostro fantastico cast! Alessandro Cattelan, Fedez, Mika, Morgan e Victoria hanno ricevuto le vostre dediche e vi hanno risposto personalmente! Abbiamo già contattato i fortunati destinatari, quindi date un'occhiata alle vostre caselle di posta su Facebook e Twitter per scoprire se vi abbiamo scritto!

http://xfactor.sky.it/2014/12/17/gli-xf8signs-cast/#1

Hmmm... I don't see one to "DCDEB" there... he must have forgotten that he didn't send me a Christmas card yet this year.

Video by Sky TG24

14-12-2014

X Factor, tra Sky Uno e Cielo oltre 2 mln spettatori medi

X Factor, including Sky Uno and Cielo over 2 million average viewers

http://xfactor.sky.it/showvideo/224667/x-factor-tra-sky-uno-e-cielo-oltre-2-mln-spettatori-medi/14-12-2014/mika,XF8/

Pics by aji.it

http://www.agi.it/gallerie-fotografiche/x-factor-il-trionfo-di-lorenzo-fragola/la-finale-di-x-factor-con--fedez-mika-victoria-cabello-e-morgan

A Clip from Instagram

http://websta.me/p/879071159597265342_24841403

MP4 http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t50.2886-16/10871414_476410289168123_52752287_n.mp4

RE-uploaded to YouTube

2014.12.10 Good Guys medley at the final rehearsal

[YOUTUBE]XwfzMOh_ydY[/YOUTUBE]

A Clip from Twitter

MP4 https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/2B1B43CACC1158059075301486592_3ebbde07345.1.4.9661771441075486339.mp4

RE-upload to YouTube

[YOUTUBE]VMVuCflNb5o[/YOUTUBE]

a video by Sky TG24

19-12-2014

X Factor conquista la classifica dei singoli(X Factor wins the singles chart)

http://xfactor.sky.it/showvideo/225267/x-factor-conquista-la-classifica-dei-singoli/19-12-2014/

Ante factor : Backstage at the Final.

Photos from

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Factor_%28Italy_series_8%29

Results summary

Thank you for the voting overview, Eriko

Thank you for the voting overview, Eriko

you are very welcome.

you are very welcome.

Interesting find! Thanks

Thank you for the voting overview, Eriko

Interesting find! Thanks

If anyone is interested I found the pdf with all votes in numbers of XF8:

http://xfactor.sky.it/pdf/Risultati_AGCOM_Televoto_XF8.pdf

X Factor: Lorenzo, Madh, Ilaria e Mario danno un voto ai giudici

X Factor: Lorenzo, Madh, Ilaria and Mario give a vote to the judges

[YOUTUBE]l53HzlR9PwI[/YOUTUBE]

They say very nice things about Mika.

If you want, tomorrow I can do the translation.

If anyone is interested I found the pdf with all votes in numbers of XF8:

 

http://xfactor.sky.it/pdf/Risultati_AGCOM_Televoto_XF8.pdf

Very interesting, thank you very much

Nice surprise for all of you girls some new pics from the photoshoot that he took for X Factor

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/fullTextSearch/search/Mika/page/1

Unfortunately they are covered all by watermarks but some of them are really beautiful

If anyone is interested I found the pdf with all votes in numbers of XF8:

 

http://xfactor.sky.it/pdf/Risultati_AGCOM_Televoto_XF8.pdf

 

 

X Factor: Lorenzo, Madh, Ilaria e Mario danno un voto ai giudici

 

X Factor: Lorenzo, Madh, Ilaria and Mario give a vote to the judges

 

[YOUTUBE]l53HzlR9PwI[/YOUTUBE]

 

They say very nice things about Mika.

If you want, tomorrow I can do the translation.

The datagirl in me thanks you! Very interesting to see the results in details week after week...

I would love if you could translate the video, what I gather with my non-existing italian made me curious!

Nice surprise for all of you girls some new pics from the photoshoot that he took for X Factor

 

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/fullTextSearch/search/Mika/page/1

 

Unfortunately they are covered all by watermarks but some of them are really beautiful

Nice find, Lucrezia. Now if only we could start to see these being used in new promo instead of the old photos they keep recycling!

Nice surprise for all of you girls some new pics from the photoshoot that he took for X Factor

 

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/fullTextSearch/search/Mika/page/1

 

Unfortunately they are covered all by watermarks but some of them are really beautiful

Such great photos!! Thanks Lucrezia! And you are right, Deb, they should use these photos for promo indeed

Thank you for the data info, girls!

Nice surprise for all of you girls some new pics from the photoshoot that he took for X Factor

 

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/fullTextSearch/search/Mika/page/1

 

Unfortunately they are covered all by watermarks but some of them are really beautiful

Thanks a lot for finding !! These photos are brilliant !!

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/id/2815886/morgan-victoria-cabello-fedez-and-mika/fromSearch/1/initiatorAction/fullTextSearch/mosaicCount/113/thumbIndex/0

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La conduttrice televisiva Victoria Cabello, il rapper Fedez (Federico Leonardo Lucia) e i cantautori Mika (Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr.) e Morgan (Marco Castoldi) durante la finale del talent show X Factor. Assago, Italia. 11 dicembre 2014

Il cantautore Mika (Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr.) durante la finale del talent show X Factor. Assago, Italia. 11 dicembre 2014

Il cantautore Mika (Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr.) suona il pianoforte durante la finale del talent show X Factor. Assago, Italia. 11 dicembre 2014

Photosession for TV Sorrisi e Canzoni

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/id/2807171/mika-at-sky-studios/fromSearch/1/initiatorAction/fullTextSearch/mosaicCount/113/thumbIndex/12

l cantautore Mika (Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr.) stringe i pugni sul petto durante un servizio fotografico negli studi Sky dove viene registrato il programma X Factor. Mika è uno dei quattro giudici. Milano, ottobre 2014

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/id/2807172/mika-at-sky-studios/fromSearch/1/initiatorAction/fullTextSearch/mosaicCount/113/thumbIndex/11

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/id/2807180/alessandro-cattelan-victoria-cabello-fedez-morgan-and-mika/fromSearch/1/initiatorAction/fullTextSearch/mosaicCount/113/thumbIndex/10

I conduttori Alessandro Cattelan e Victoria Cabello, il cantante Fedez (Federico Leonardo Lucia), e i cantautori Morgan (Marco Castoldi) e Mika (Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr.) negli studi di Sky durante un servizio fotografico. Sono il presentatore e i quattro giudici del talent show televisivo X Factor. Milano, 2014

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/id/2807189/mika-at-sky-studios/fromSearch/1/initiatorAction/fullTextSearch/mosaicCount/113/thumbIndex/8

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http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/id/2807197/mika-at-sky-studios/fromSearch/1/initiatorAction/fullTextSearch/mosaicCount/113/thumbIndex/4

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Presentazione dei giudici di X Factor per l'edizione 2014, in piazza Gae Aulenti, Milano.

Nella foto sono presenti il cantante Mika, il rapper Fedez, la conduttrice Victoria Cabello e il presentatore Alessandro Cattelan.

Milano, 16 settembre 2014

http://www.mondadoriportfolio.it/it/asset/fullTextSearch/search/Presentazione+dei+giudici+di+X+Factor++mika/page/1