Akim

Thanks for that. I liked the second review (http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/M/...98-winsun.html) I think it's a fair review

Sorry looks like I was too late there with the link....!! Anyway, I don't know if Mika has been quoted out of context, it does happen even in respected circles. I feel that the author here is somewhat scathing of him: case you miss the point, he titled his enjoyably unhinged debut, out today, "Life in Cartoon Motion." The part where he mentions that Mika is tired of bein compared to Freddy Mercury he immmediately follows his own interview with a comparison!!: Like Queen's Freddie Mercury, Mika was born outside the U.K.: Mercury in Tanzania, Mika in Lebanon. He won't disclose it, a move that seems so 10 years ago- the authors own opinion... I suppose if you were to put yourself in his shoes, being continuously compared to someone else (remember when our mum's used to say, some still do, why can't you be like your elder/younger brother/sister) you somehow feel that they're not seeing you for who you are...it is disheartening. Having said that Mika has to remember that he will be quoted and scrutunised on heavily, esp in America where he is just breaking out- so be careful.

Mika's interview was in the New York Daily News; here's the link http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/03/27/2007-03-27_mika_shall_inherit_the_pop.html I'm just reading it now....

Mika's interview wa in the New York Daily News; here's the link http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/03/27/2007-03-27_mika_shall_inherit_the_pop.html I'm just reading it now....

Got it thanks!!

Does anyone know where this was published???

Akim is Mika backwards...I have no idea if it means anything in any language but if there is such a thing I think it most probably would in Indian...

I love Bono, but I know what you mean there... Anyway if I want my vote to count then it has to be: Mika you are sexxxxy but Bono's my hunk!!!

It's very strange and sad to know that people are persecuted for not wanting to talk about their private lives. Maybe you feel that, somehow, Mika's stance on not saying whether he is "gay or not" is giving a bad impression- i.e. he should be proud to say he is gay and by not confirming it, is hiding from it. I think you're missing the point: that it's Mika's PRIVATE life and is something he CHOOSES not to talk about. He has said that he is comfortable with who he is and is not confused- so leave it at that. My message to you as a "fan" (?) would be : For goodness sake listen to his music- he celebrates life's diversity in ALL it's form. This is not a negative aspect that Mika is choosing not to speak about his sexuality which is a private matter. Chill out...!

I would have thought that he meant it was obvious; i.e. that he is gay but you've got me thinking about "the relevance" to it. He obviously doesn't feel that it is necessary to talk about it...even if he refers to homosexuality in Billy Brown...I'm confused now!!!

4 days and counting....

Why???............

What on earth is a Tamagotchi????

Mika's sexuality doesn't define him. And if you want to appreciate music, whatever your taste, then sexuality shouldn't come into it- learn to differentiate, and if necessary segregate!

This is not about emotion; I don’t need a reason not to care

Yep!! You're right...but who's complaining....doesn't he just look...(Lost for words at this point!!)

Is there any update on whether Mika will be playing at the 02 Wireless Festival in July? Does anyone know....?

Hellooo!! Nice to know support for Mika is continuously growing. I'm afraid I do agree with Kata....Sissor Sister's somehow lack sincerity... Anyhow welcome and enjoy your stay...

Hello!!!

You're right it is sarcastic in places; but it's done with charm. I think the main messages is: each to their own- they don't really care about Mika's music and admit lack of knowledge- but the same can be said of us...Rattata (too many ta's) keep rocking Mika will!!

Amen to that Tia...

Can anyone enlightened us as to what this article is in response to????

This story gave me a really nice warm feeling...I like the way you described how Mika, his band members and family were- it sounds very fitting- must have felt surreal.

When I first heard "Relax, take it easy" I thought- wow this is really deep: Something happened that was controversial, life changing and full of meaning. "Relax, take it easy Blame it on me or blame it on you" "It's as if I'm playing with fire Scared It's as if I'm terrified Are you scared?Are we playing with fire?" My questions are: Blame what on me or you? How are we playing with fire? I know Mika has been reported to have said that this was in response to the July 7th bombings in London- but for some reason this song struck me as being more about a personal experience: "It's clear, we don't understand but the last thing on my mind is to leave you I believe that we're in this together" For some reason attributing this song to a single event makes it finite, whereas I feel that it suggests something that goes much deeper: Mika are you keeping something from us? Is there something else behind this song in addition to your response to July 7th...? What's everyone else's thoughts on this?

I think that Mika looks cool only because he is being himself and not because he is a "trend setter". (Come on, braces have been around since the '80's) He is comfortable being himself and I think he would want everyone else to be "themselves"- obviously the more eccentric the better! For some reason I don't think Mika would want to create a blind following...