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Aawww I really can't wait !~ Did you find your copy in Brussels or had you finally ordered it online ?

 

I didn't have time to check Free Record Shop but Fnac (Toison d'or + City2) & Mediamarkt had only the French version I was told they'd get the UK version next week but I have some doubts, though... Not sure the man from Mediamarkt understood everything I told him and though, I explained him 3 times that there were 2 different deluxe editions

I found it in my local Free Record Shop

They didn't have the French deluxe though, so maybe the Flemish part gets the uk/us edition and the French part the French version?

I'm no music expert but here's my review of the CD ~

 

1. The Origin of Love ★★★★★ ★★★★★

I really love this song, I feared no to like the CD version as I really loved the version he performed earlier this summer... But I love this one as well. I'm just looking forward to listen to the accoustic version, which'll be probably even more powerful :'> Live remains best, I guess but it's because seeing Mika singing it makes it even more intense... Looking forward to see that myself !

 

I have the UK/US edition and I can tell you the acoustic version of "The origin of love" really IS even better, it's the best acoustic track imo

It takes hours for my phone to send a text. - -"

 

All my hopes on the internet competition!

Yep

Finger crossed...

Well, I had already written the text so it'll depend on how fast my text was sent :'/ It's only the 1st day anyway~

 

EDIT: Heet iemand Laure/Laura hier ? xD

Lore, I think it's the same girl I saw tweeting earlier

Oh well.... Next show I guess...

I guess they must have already contacted the winner so...

Indeed Well... I hate when they ask questions such as "guess how many people will have entered this competetion by Sunday" and so on... This 2nd question ain't no better :'/ But well, we'll see...

So true, sucks! I'd prefer if they just did a draw Same with the texting... *expensive*

Sarcasm? Me? I wouldn't dare

 

I don't even know if I'll try to win a ticket.

It's gonna be brutal, that's for sure...

Hurray. A showcase. In Belgium. I am so thrilled.

 

 

Do I sense some sarcasm in that post??

My father was a hunter and I grew up with lots of dead animals in our house, they are still there. I never thought about it, it was just normal to be surrounded by them

My dad's a hunter too, there's lots of dead animals in our house too, I never thought it was normal though and I never will.

*brrrrr*

I've got some questions

So we can win tickets Saturday but does anybody know if we can only win tickets that day or also on other days later that week? And from what time can we win? 4-6?

Is there a big chance we can win or is it a very small gig for a few lucky people? I've never been to a Q showcase before.

I also think it's VERY hard to win tickets And expensive *sigh*

I've looked at videos of the Selah Sue Q-showcase and the venue looked very big for a "showcase" imo.. Bigger than the jim gig I think. So I'm guessing 90% of all people will be vips/invited etc.

Okay, I can only start by saying this album turned out to be so much better than I thought initially. With the leak of MYH and those live versions of underwater & TOOL I was disappointed to say the least. So I was very happy to hear a coherent and innovative sound when listening to the entire album the first time. I find myself listening to the album on repeat, just like with LICM, and only sporadically skipping a song. Not because it's "UGH", but because I want to skip to the amazing songs!

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ORIGIN OF LOVE: 8/10

This song has grown on me. I didn't know what to think of it when first hearing those live versions but I have to say the end result is very good. I could live without the Latin bit but overall I really like the feeling of this song. I can really feel the love in this song, if that makes sense? It makes me feel all pink and fluffy.

LOLA: 7.5/10

I immediately loved this song and I like to sing along to it. It's the type of song I could have in my head for days. I have to say though, I think I will get bored of it sooner rather than later.

STARDUST: 9.8/10

Now this! This song is amazing! It caught my attention immediately. I remember when we first heard a snippet of it, I had that one line stuck in my head the entire week! I could listen to this again and again and again... In fact I am I really don't understand why they didn't release this as a single. This song is such a happiness/energy booster. The title alone, stardust, fantastic. I can imagine myself blasting this in the car with my windows rolled down, screaming along

MAKE YOU HAPPY: 6.5/10

I really disliked this song when it leaked. It was SO different from what I expected. The "all I wanna do is make you happy" drove me nuts. I have to say I like this (my itunes says French) version a lot more. Of course there is still the repetitive bit that I dislike, but I really enjoy the mix of the classical instruments, strings with the electronic bits! Much better imo. I always liked the ending though, the big buildup, and I still think it's the best part of the song.

UNDERWATER: 8/10

This took me by surprise. After hearing a live version of it a long long time ago I was a bit undecided about it. It was okay, nothing more. I always prefer the more upbeat songs in any case. The album version is very beautiful though. It has this great peaceful vibe to it. I get so relaxed when listening to this song and I absolutely love the music.

OVERRATED: 10/10

I don't know what else to say about it... 10/10! I was VERY surprised when I heard this. It's nothing like the demo at all. And I'm glad it isn't. I loved the demo but this is just wow. I adore this song and it just gets better and better the more I hear it. I never imagined Mika doing this type of real electro song. Who would have thought he'd be so good at it? His voice lends itself perfectly to this type of music imo. I also can't say I ever heard something like this before, so that made me decide to rate it a 10

KIDS: 5.5/10

It's okay. It isn't that original though. And like I said before, I prefer upbeat songs. The type of song I'd skip to hear stardust again!

LYWID: 9.5/10

Fantastic!! This is exactly the kind of music I expect from Mika and it doesn't disappoint. I can totally see him performing this already, sitting behind the piano, bopping along. Adorable and very catchy song.

STEP WITH ME: 2/10

Ai... My least favorite song for sure. It starts with the beginning. What are those bells? I think I'm going to hear a Christmas song. Not the case I soon discovered. This is the type of song he could have written for any boyband out there. I really wish he had written it for Westlife instead of putting it on this album.

POPULAR: 5/10

I kinda like it. I'm not really a fan of Priscilla's voice though. I don't really have an opinion on this song yet. I like it more and more but it won't ever be a favorite.

EMILY: no rating

No rating because I find it totally unnecessary to change EMD to an English version.

ELLE ME DIT: 8/10

Love it

HEROES: 6.5/10

It's a beautiful, emotional ballad.

CELEBRATE: 7/0

At first I loved this song, but comparing it to what else is on the album I can't give it more than a 7 out of 10

TAH DAH: 10/10

Talking about surprises! How amazing is this song? Why is it not on the album??? So Emily makes it, this doesn't... What's up with that? Who knew a song with such a title could be such a great song?! It reminds me so much of a song from the 80's or 70's but I can't quite place it. I absolutely adore it though and I really hope he'll play it live!

Theres something in this booklet that made me SMILE. Sure many of you smiled too.

 

Im so happy,this album is GREAT.

I'm more than happy too!

Thanks for posting, Christine! I think the booklet looks great! Much better than expected when you just see the cover.

Hahahaha, close. FUN is a band. From the songs 'We are young' and 'Some Nights'. I discovered they have other nice songs too.. You should listen af 'The Gambler' or 'One Foot' for example. Some of their songs are kinda weird, but hey, you're MIKAfans. He's kinda weird too sometimes

 

I think the singer sounds a little like Freddie Mercury. Some people say he sounds like MIKA too..

Ohhh!! They're called FUN? I had no idea, I love that song though!

Good luck all of you. I'm very dissapointed because I'm going to Spain the day before and now I don't like to go.

Oh no, I'm sorry, what a shame!!

I don't know it at all xD

I'm sure I'll need ages before I have fully discovered Brussels... xD I went to tons of places I had never been to in Brussels this summer, I had had no time to walk much around the city with university I hope I can see a bit more of Brussels this year

I really dislike Brussels, and I surely don't feel the need to get to know it better I prefer Antwerp

 

@NickyM : No clue about it yet... :'/ What's "FUN" ? xD

It's a store. With toys and school supplies and things...

At least, that's what I think of with "FUN" This could be something else of course... I don't really think it's openened on a sunday evening

I'll then make sure that my cellphone has got credit I've just saved Q-music station on my phone so that I can listen to it wherever I am ~

 

@ Droopsie : We'll probably see each other there *hopefully, with tickets *

 

We'll see :>

Yes! We'll meet sooner than planned!

And yes, I really hope so!! And if not... I reaaallllly hope Mika gives some tickets away like he did in Amsterdam!!!

Got both sms and phone call from the CD shop awwww

I'll dash and pick my Origin Of Love s after work unless my daughter is back hom ealier

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I can't wait to see the booklet! I'm going to a store this afternoon

That'd be great if they could give you the ticket you didn't get last time for this showcase, indeed :0 I hope Universal'll do something about it ! :>>

 

Well, I'll try as well Dutch isn't my native languafe so I fear no to understand well if I have to phone but I'll do my best to win the tickets ! :'>

I listened to Q-music the last few days and I understood nearly everything so I'm a bit relieved :'> I feared a strong accent or Flemish dialects but it was fine

 

Does anyone know what happens when you phone to radio channels ? xD Never done it before

 

Anyway, I'll be in Brussels on that day and if Mika comes to their studios, it'll be in Brussels' subburd so.. Either way, I'm gonna go as well

 

*excited*

What if he's dating Doriand?

Dum Dum Duuuummmm

*dramatic music*

WOW !!! Thanks a million !!!

Ah yes, I remember, you like big pictures!

http://www.derigovision.com/backend/brands/img_upload/1208300948110_vl1950_vert.jpg

This one's big too, the others don't seem to be unfortunately

Shame that the photoshop qualities haven't improved

http://www.derigovision.com/backend/brands/img_upload/120830094870_sl1913_ampp_vert.jpg

*ahumbluegreyhairahum*

Thanks, Eriko! Very nice pics, I think I like them more than the first ones even!

Well, I don't know about this venue, but I've been to A LOT of gigs and never had any problem with a compact camera. Just don't take any professional camera, DSLR or one with a changeable lens and you'll be fine The smaller the better. Just put it in a pocket instead of a bag since they do tend to look in those