Carrie

I asked the same thing in another thread. I saw it last year. However, I don't know what channel, nor do I know if it was live or taped.

I thought he was going to perform with Rufus Wainwright or Brian May. I saw Rufus at Radio City Music Hall last week. Sean Lennon opened for him. Rufus was amazing. Sean sang a few songs, and Rufus performed afterwards...until 11:30. It was a long and fantastic concert.

Thanks.

Can someone tell me when the Brit Awards will be televised in the US? I saw it last year, but it was after the live show. I don't want to miss this one.

I just went to the site. It stated who will be performing there, along with info. It says that Mika has two nominations. I thought it was four. Have they changed that?

I tried both links and they are "unavailable."

You have never seen snow? Unfortunately, when there's snow on the ground in NYC, it has a layer of black dirt on top of it. Well, I was in the pouring rain for the free concert the day of GMA. I find it colder when it rains. Maybe you'll get to see a little of it fall. Just enough to see, but not enough to hinder our movements.

Why are we meeting there? What avenues are around it? Pax and other similar places are very inexpensive, but you can get good, fresh, quality food. It's fast food that's healthy. Fresh breakfast, wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups, muffins,...

Hey, I hope to go and see you again.

I'm not sure if I'm going yet...hope so. However, I have 3 extra tics. I am down to one friend who might go. I might post on the extra ticket thread if I have extra tics.

I put my name on the list. I'm not 100% sure I can go yet, but if I do, I certainly want to meet.

Bryant Park is a great place to meet.

Where do we get the tickets? Is it on his website?

I guess I'm too late. Will it be shown at another date and time? I live in Albany, NY. I'm not sure of the channel.

I can see why most think that Mika is a transcendentalist. However, he also seems to embrace his religion. On the DVD, just before they went on stage, Mika crossed himself. There may be a spectrum of thought on transcendentalism. I hold to some transcendental beliefs, but not all. There are variations of organized religion...different "sects" of Protestants, Jews,... Maybe transcendentalism is just part of his overall belief.

I can't wait. I pre-ordered through Amazon, and it has been shipped out. I will have it either Wed. or Thurs.

Thanks Kate. I'm not surprised that it is you who came through. I haven't been on in a while, but my timing sure is good. You're the best!

I can't get mine to play.

Lily Allen sounds like she has a Cockney accent. To my US ear, Mika sounds like he has an English accent. However, I am not very familiar with the various types. I know that Freddie had a colonial accent, from what I read.

Great article Freddie. Thanks for posting. By the way, to all the US fans, Amazon.com is taking pre-orders for Live in Cartoon Motion...Nov. 13th release.

I went to a record store, and they actually had Mika's CD. AND, quite a few were sold. Prior to this, I had been saying, "where are the Mika CD's," and when I was told that they didn't have them, I would say, "you have got to be kidding. He's the biggest singer/songwriter anywhere now." When they did have several in an obscure place, I would change the location. Also, when I didn't see any and they had some, I bought one. I gave out a lot as gifts.

Hi there. Welcome to the club. You will like it here. Everyone's nice, it's fun, and there's great info.

Thank you soooo much. I am so excited. Do you know when it will be released in the US?

FYI http://www.albumvote.co.uk/news/article/2331.htm

I love Rufus. I haven't seen him live...yet. I found this article through google, and I thought I would share it. He's amazing. Rufus sparkles amid stage lights with camp cabaret Rufus Wainwright Tools Print Email Search Search Go Monday October 15 2007 On a mild autumn night, a thousand people sit in absolute hush as a fully grown man limbers up to the microphone in an Austrian boy's outfit accessorised with a diamante necklace and bracelet that sparkles off the stage lights. It can only be Rufus Wainwright. Wainwright is notorious for being unashamedly camp, to the point that he recreated Judy Garland's famous 1961 Carnegie Hall performance for a series of shows last year. And while on record the only clue of his sexuality is in his touching lyrics, which show a man fighting back against an unjust world, his performances are legendary as a celebration of flamboyance. But he begins the night impressively and simply with half an hour of piano ballads. When the seven-strong band join him for 'Tier Garden', from his fifth and latest album 'Release The Stars', the show evolves into a musical without the plot -- though he does attempt to thread the songs together. Just as tunes underline the emotion in musicals, so the lighting reinforces the mood of Rufus's show and it's meticulously thought out. When guitar solos begin, the colour that drenches the players becomes brighter. And when the horn section has its chance to shine, it's a literal accolade. But the spotlight always remains on Rufus. In true theatrical style, he's found singing with perfect diction and constantly raising his arms slowly to the ceiling as his voice follows. But his finale is so absurd that it's clear he doesn't take himself too seriously: dressed in a dinner jacket, stockings and stilettos, he belts out a fabulous rendition of 'Get Happy' as his backing band fall out of their element and turn into a perfectly choreographed crew of tuxedoed men dancing awkwardly around him. It's not hard to see why he gets three standing ovations before his set is even finished. As far as indie camp cabaret is concerned, the market's cornered.