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  1. Marilyn Mastin
    I don't know how to get onto the catch up bit. I might have to wait till some clever person posts a different link for it
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    I missed it, because I haven't come on this thread for a while! I'll go on the catch up though. Fantastic news!!! This will help the album, if it's still available in the UK. People say it isn't. Not the cd anyway. Now I really hope Mika is doing something on Radio 2. It will follow on from this great publicity! The day is officially made for me.
  3. Marilyn Mastin
    I've put in a request, to God, for Radio 2. It has a lot of listeners and a good mix of DJs that I like. But I've never listened to 6 radio, so I don't know anything about it. What I'm mainly hoping for is that he's going to be on a big UK station that is actually on the radio, not one of those poxy on-line things with about 20 listeners. I also hope it's not a regional radio station, like one that is only heard in London. Memories of a certain New Years Eve keep flooding back. Me, with my glass of Babycham, listening to Mika's chocolate-poured-over-honey speaking voice, punctuated with his matchless singing voice. Goodness, this would be fantastic. After the way Mika's record company have treated the album's release in the UK, this is one way to, not only, get Mika on the air, but also, to showcase his incredible knowledge and his musical taste. We know he'll play unusual music. He won't care a jot if it's not mainstream. He'll give people a chance on his show. He'll gain deep respect from many, possibly criticisms from some, because you never please everyone, but no one will be able to ignore him. So I hope it's all true!
  4. Marilyn Mastin
    I've given up hoping for more from his record company. They are a disgrace! I'm hoping Mika's other avenues of self-promotion might bring him, at least, some attention. He's more than just a popstar. I think we need to see the bigger picture and trust that Mika knows what he's doing. But if I was Mika, I'd get shut of that record company. They are about as much good to him as a chocolate teapot would be, if he wanted a cup of tea.
  5. Marilyn Mastin
    That's great!
  6. Marilyn Mastin
    Oh.....My.....God!!!!!!! Father,seems like you hear me when I say, I want Mika back in the UK Speaking English, as though he talks to me I'll be happy as a flea on Melachi. I am a fan over 60 year old My memory's naff and I feel the cold coming over me But if my Mika's on the air I promise you, I just won't care The years may all go My hair white as snow Coz Mika's the Heaven I love in this world My ears cannot wait It's gonna be great Coz Mika's the Heaven I love in this world I can't wait to hear His voice loud and clear On radio in the UUUUUU KKKKKKK.
  7. Marilyn Mastin
    Auntie Google translated it for me. I like the interview a lot.
  8. Marilyn Mastin
    I've never understood why Mika didn't take advantage of the Christmas market. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Each year (for example) songs like The Fairytale of New York, regularly get into the charts. Christmas songs are always included on Christmas compilation albums, even such tired old tracks as Merry Christmas Everybody, by Slade. I know NPIH wasn't written as a Christmas song, but it could be one, with the right video. Stay Another Day by E17 wasn't a Christmas song either, but some record person had the brainwave to release it as one, with a festive video of the guys, and it's never faded away. Mika doesn't need to cover anyone else's song. He's able to write his own. He should take advantage of a time of year when people are so desperate for a decent song, they'll even download the X Factor winner's song. So come on Mika, how about it? I did a tweet about it. I hope it got lots of rts.
  9. Marilyn Mastin
    He's had such great write-ups in the US press. This one takes the gold medal, but there have been such great moments recently. Like you, I really hope that Mika is starting to light up the USA. If he does, the light will stretch across the pond to these poor little islands that make up the UK, and wake them up at last. It's so wonderful to read such good, and intelligent reviews, of Mika's magnum opus, NPIH, from the US press.
  10. Marilyn Mastin
    Fantastic! A lovely, frank interview.
  11. Marilyn Mastin
    There should be a, "I Like It So Much I want To Snog the Writer", button. But since there isn't one, I've made do with the "Like".button. Oh my God! This is just perfect! No other word for it! It says what we've always known. It's true that we don't always see something great in music, while it's happening. In the 60s, which I remember, we never knew The Beatles would become icons of music, while they were doing their stuff in the 60s. The same with ABBA and Queen. They were great, but we never thought of them as icons until years later. I've always thought that Mika should become an icon, but unlike the other artists I've mentioned, I saw his greatness straight away, and I know, so did everyone on this site, and others as well. It's time he was starting to be considered an icon in pop, and reviews like this will, hopefully help that process. I also, can't understand why gay people are taking so long to realise he's their champion. One who also appeals to straight people, so the best kind for them to have. This review has made my week, not just my day!
  12. Marilyn Mastin
    A good mix of songs. Nice to see Live Your Life there. It's good, really, that he mixes it up at each gig. Not always the same songs. Looking forward to the reports and videos.
  13. Marilyn Mastin
    No improvement there then (regarding the record company and their treatment of Mika) I've been thinking, all day, about if the song NPIH was a Christmas single. I imagine a beautiful video with a Christmas tree and a choir that, maybe, look a bit angelic, in white robes. Something to really stand out at Christmas. I wish I worked for his record company. I might suggest NPIH as a Christmas single, to Mika on Twitter. That's the best I can do.
  14. Marilyn Mastin
    Yes he could help to save Greece's economy if all of the Pennimans, plus his half-Greek-other-half, all go and have a good rest, and also spend some money
  15. Marilyn Mastin
    Because you are new, you may not know that Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr is Mika's full name. So it is okay to write that. You didn't make a mistake.
  16. Marilyn Mastin
    Welcome to the MFC!
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    hi!

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    Welcome to the MFC Florence.
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    Welcome to the MFC!
  19. Marilyn Mastin
    I had thought, as soon as I heard NPIH, that it would make a great Christmas single in the UK. Christmas is the only time, in the UK, that anyone can get away with releasing anything that is even remotely Christian. What makes it seem Christian is his reference to "Father." Christianity is the only faith that refers to God as "Father". Because of our multi-faith society in Britain today, 'The Powers That Be' are terrified of offending other faiths, by, seemingly, promoting Christianity, so they ignore anything religious. But at Christmas NPIH would be acceptable to everyone. First of all,, it's not a traditional Christmas song. It wasn't written for Christmas. It's more generic. It doesn't talk about the manger, Jesus and Mary. 2nd of all. It doesn't go the way of Santa Claus, snowmen and presents. 3rd of all. All faiths believe in an afterlife. There is no way anyone could take offence at this song. Finally. It's a beautiful song, and released as a Christmas single, it would, in future years, be played at Christmas and get onto all the future Christmas compilation albums. Let's face it, at Christmas, doesn't everyone get sick and tired of the same old Christmas songs? Wouldn't everyone want something different, especially when it is so beautiful? This is the way to go. If only the record company could grow some brain cells and realise this.
  20. Marilyn Mastin
    I only worry sometimes, that with all the stuff he's doing, not just the music, but other stuff as well, that he might find he's taking on too much. But I suppose that's just me being an old worrywort. I'm sure he thrives on being creative and busy, but he does, sometimes, look really tired in pictures. So sometimes, he really should plan a bit of a rest, in-between all his commitments.
  21. Marilyn Mastin
    I think you are right, and this is also the problem. It's like they decide, "what's the most Mika-ish song on the album?" Then they choose that one. In other words, the song that sounds the most like the songs on LICM. But it's never a good idea to not let the artist evolve. Mika will always write some clappy-happy-pop-songs, but he's capable of so much more too. It's like the record company are afraid of taking the chance on his more edgier, or more melodic or thought-provoking work. The songs they release, and that people hear on some radio stations, are not letting people know about Mika's amazing repertoire as a songwriter, or that as a singer, he has a true soul in his voice. They want Mika to be just the guy who sings the fun pop songs, not the beautiful, all-round musician that we know he is. This is where they let him down in the choice of singles, and have done so, ever since TBWKTM.
  22. Marilyn Mastin
    Yes we can be patient. We have something good to look forward to, thanks to you!
  23. Marilyn Mastin
    Promiseland is fantastic. Once again I ask the question. Why, having heard all the songs, did the record company think Talk About You should be the lead single?
  24. Marilyn Mastin
    I love the videos. It's great to see a sword-wielding Mika.
  25. Marilyn Mastin
    I absolutely agree. I would never stand in front of Mika and try and tell him what to do. I'm just discussing what I've been thinking about, on here. So we know that these days, there are other ways to get hits. Popular Song is a case in point. The video is certified now. A phenomenal success. So we know a video on YT can become a hit. So a really good video of NPIH, with his matchless voice, could get the song out there. I think that's the reason why he released the videos of LP and GG, to give them a chance on the net. But NPIH could be the song to do it for him, judging by the reaction of the fans on here, to NPIH.. Yes yes, he also needs an ad on UKTV. What he really needs are sponsors. Ones who believe in him as a singer-songwriter, not just as a designer. Designing something for them may be a way in for him, but an ad with one of his songs on could be a way to get his music on TV. Swatch, for example, could put an ad on UKTV, with a Mika track, and a caption to tell people it's Mika singing, and also the track title. I never understood why the ad with Uw playing, wasn't shown on UKTV. But it is what he needs. He's said himself, regarding USA, that they have been the biggest supporters of his music. Putting his songs onto ads and TV shows, also movies. It all helps. Remember he's also in Zoolander 2. That should at least generate some publicity, and I think he will be great in the film, even if it's only a small part. His record company suck. There's no other way to say that. They've let him down and don't deserve him. But with his own intelligence, charisma, and the contacts he has, or can make in the future, maybe there is a way he can succeed without them. We have to hope so. We can't loose him!
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