Marilyn Mastin

I understand. It is so frustrating when you hear about Mika doing something really special, and then you are finding out it's, once again, in Italy or France.

He's done the radio show in Britain, but my problem with that is, he's not performing his own songs, so the UK aren't hearing them.

I've become very interested in another UK celebrity. He's not a musician. He's a Barrister, who does a show on UK TV, which is like Judge Judy, only better. He's called Robert Rinder, or Judge Rinder.

Not only does he do his own brilliant show, he takes other opportunities on UKTV, He is currently on Strictly Come Dancing, where he's attracted many more fans.

This is the kind of thing that Mika has done in Italy and France, but not anywhere else. He needs to think about how he can get his fanbase back in the UK and elsewhere. He shouldn't just keep doing stuff in those two countries. They already know him, others have forgotten, and he needs to remind them that he exists.

I'm really happy that I am now, a proud Rinderette

The song is number one at i tune charts in Lithuania

Hope it gets noticed in the UK.

Let's hope this helps him in the UK. I would love to see an advert for it on UK TV.

It's not one of my favorites either.

But beggars can't be choosers.

I would sooner see them singing together on a prime time TV show in the UK.

I think this time his voice was tired and you can hear it especially at the end of Rocket Man. Too much falsetto with a tired voice in a cover isn't a good combination in my opionion. He should be more aware of this because people who don't know him as well as we do might think he always sounds like that. He should be able to say no if his voice isn't in a good condition.

 

This is the problem. If people are not familiar with Mika's more recent music, they probably don't know how good a singer he is, when he sings his own songs. That is a terrible shame.

The thing is, Mika's voice is very unusual. It is hard for anyone to cover a Mika song, unless they are a choir, or someone like The King's Singers. It is also hard for Mika to cover other peoples songs, party because he tends to use too much falsetto, when he doesn't really need to do so. He should rely more on his beautiful lower tones.

 

But when he sings his own music, there is no one like him on the planet, so even though I love the radio show and how knowledgeable he is about the songs and artists he features, I wish he would do something else, something that showcases his own songs.

 

I take no notice of the internet trolls. If you are famous, it's par for the course. So just ignore what they say and just be glad that they think he is famous enough to attract their attention. I'm sure that's how Mika sees it. He won't be worried about them.

I've pre-ordered the DVD. It's my Christmas present from Alan. Looking forward to seeing it

I loved the show. It goes by far too quickly.

Great blog Mari You are a natural born writer

 

Thanks for saying that. If you want to read other stuff I have written, you can look up.

Mastin at writing.com/portfolio. I have some pieces of work on there.

The Elton John song I've always wanted Mika to sing is, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, as it's the one that is, the most, like a Mika song. It's about a young man who is disillusioned with being a pop star in the record industry.

 

You know you can't hold me forever,

I didn't sign up with you,

I'm not a present for your friends to open,

This boy is too young to be singing the blues.

 

I think it would really suit Mika, and he could sustain the high parts.

 

But I would love for him to have the chance, on some radio or TV show, to sing his own songs.

Thanks a lot Mari -your blog is interesting and great!  It's also nice to see that you use a pic from the Norwegian "Trolltunga" on you page    In your lanquage this means "the tonque of the troll" This place had a huge amount of visitors this year...  

 

Love, love

me

 

I used a picture I liked, which was free to use. Thanks for tell me what it actually is. I'm glad people are looking at my post about Mika.

I have to say, I loved that song Iris. I had never heard it. I love how Mika's attention to detail shines through when he presents the show. That bit about the bench in the London park. No other DJ would have mentioned this. I learn so much from Mika.

I look forward to next week.

I will be listening. It's great that the show has received some critical acclaim in the UK press. Maybe things are looking up for Mika, and he will do more stuff in the UK.

I live in hope.

It not Mary, it's Mari, pronounced as when you want to marry someone. It's short for Marilyn.

I'm so glad everyone likes my blog. Thanks for visiting it.

Hi everyone

Just a heads-up.  I have a blog and I have written a post about Mika.  I hope you all read it.  I'd be so happy if you do.

 

Here is is

 

https://mari9405.wordpress.com/

 

I call myself Mari now.  I was fed up with calling myself Marilyn, and people spelling my name wrong, so now I like to be called Mari.  My blog is about many things.  It raises awareness of my rare medical conditions, and I talk about the things which matter to me, so, of course, I have blogged about Mika.  Enjoy.

 

Love from Mari

 

mikasounds MIKA

 

 

SO SO so chuffed about my BBC @BBCRadio2 show being Pick Of The Day in Sunday Times Culture!! @rickymarshall @ST_Culture

 

Fantastic.  Maybe this will encourage Mika to do something else in the UK.  I'm very happy about this.

This 

 

 

Mika: The Art of Song

 

Mika, the multi-million selling and Brit Award winning singer-songwriter plays some of the greatest songs of all time. He has tracks from The Rolling Stones, Sonny & Cher, Mike Posner and Petula Clark. Mika will look at what makes these songs so special, whether it's the writer, producer or performer. He'll also share why they're his favourite songs and what they mean to him. Plus Mika also sits down at Radio 2's Elton John piano to perform special live tracks from the man himself, Sir Elton John and the iconic Joni Mitchell.

 

Part 3 22.00 - 23.00 BBC Radio 2 Tuesday 8 November 2016

 

Part 4 22.00 - 23.00 BBC Radio 2 Tuesday 15 November 2016

 

this is good!

The song isn't a favourite one of mine, but it is fun. They will be able to do something good with it. My favourite Christmas songs are, The Fairytale of New York, by The Pogues, and, A winter's Tale, by David Essex.

I'm looking forward hearing the song by Kylie and Mika. Hopefully, it will be added to my list of favorites, when I hear their version.

At long last! Mika has realised that he needs to collaborate with someone at the top of the music world. It's a shame, after he was so huge ten years ago, but this is just what he needs. He may even find some new fans because of this! I'm very happy. As long as the record gets attention in the UK, and it's not just in Italy or France.

I won't be able to get to London, but if that's the choice, I hope everyone has fun.

The thing is that,for me, London is difficult, if the celebration is at the weekend. Trains are bad then. I would like to have a celebration in Manchester, or some place nearer than London. I'm sure there are many people who would like a party outside London.

I have never understood why Mika hasn't been adopted by the gay community as an icon. Good Guys, for example, is such an openly gay song, it should be thought of as the greatest gay anthem of all time!

Then there is Good Wife. A gay man singing that he would be a good wife to his straight best friend. Once again, it is really out there.

The gay people of the world just do not seem to know what they are missing!

I don't come on here as much as I used to though I still follow what Mika is doing. But when he's not in the UK as much, there's not a lot for UK people to get exited about. I still live in hope though.

I am on a Mika high because I watched Sinfonia Pop last night. I had saved it to watch on my birthday.

I loved it. The performance of Good Guys was sensational! The singers all joining in with the Oscar Wilde inspired chorus. I'm not gay, but I felt so proud. Then when he sang OOL, he sang "I'm still so glad you found me", and you could see and feel his emotions. His Love for Andy, still so strong. It was beautiful.