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That's the one Could someone translate the Spanish question Mika could not answer ?

Oh sorry It wasn't the right link xD The video I was talking about is one in which people could ask some questions to Mika through their webcam... I can't remember where I saw it ><' *trying to find it back* EDIT : The video was made in Italy but some people from South America asked some questions so Mika tried to reply in Spanish. Can something translate it, by the way ? Maybe it has already been done but I can't find it on the forum...

No, it was that one : http://video.br.msn.com/watch/video/exclusivo-mika-responde-as-perguntas-do-msn/661yj5qv?src=FLPl%3apause%3atwitter%3auuids&from=sharepermalink-twitter

I can't watch it either in Belgium I guess we'll have to wait for it to land on youtube xD I'm ooking forward to hear again Mika talking in Spanish I already heard that on the Mmmm Google or MSN interview (can't recall the sponsor) and it was cute *__* His Spanish sounded far better than mine and I've studied it for 2 years though...

Wow, really lucky indeed I'm still waiting for the other contests to end as well but I'm afraid I shouldn't hope too much given L'Oréal was the best shot we had...

WOW Good work, guys ! :> Uk's good tastes are waking up

Actually, I saw him shooting his band in Antwerp and I found it pretty cool but I agree, it doesn't stick with the new image he seems to be looking for. Actually, I tend to like the idea of an artist who does not only try to please his audience so.. I don't know xD You're tautly right , though The consumer doesn't have to care about what the artist intended to do, he just judges what he gets in front of him and that's normal. I completely understand and agree Actually, even for me, it sounds pretty obvious that Canada is rather close to US when it comes to culture... I speak French and I live in Belgium which make me pretty close to the French culture (it's still different, though) and some friends of mine went to Canada for a while so I know it's completely different there~ I don't know what that marketing office had on his mind when they made this decision... Hopefully, you will maybe be able to order it through your record shop. :'/ Are the US far from where you live ? :S

Thanks ! )

My both parents work in artistic fields and they don't restrain to their major art. Of course, you shouldn't forget your major field (I agree with you, music has to be the priority here) but I believe being an artist means to constantly look for new ways to express something, which can be anything. The purpose of art is making us feel something, it's not scientifical and there are plenty of ways to get there. So, I don't think it's bad if Mika wants to be personaly involved in the artworks of his Cd/shows... It shows a willingness to deliver something that comes as sincere as possible. Are you talking about Barbara's song ? Well, the thing with French song is that you can't have a nice French song without good lyrics, while you can in English. And up to now, I think Mika have done pretty weel with Doriand with Karen & Elle me Dit... I understand that Mika might want to sing in French as he grew up with French music and France is a kind of 2nd homeland for him. Even if he sings in French, you can tell it isn't a basic French song and he's aware of it. He reminds me a bit of Michel Berger's work (for Karen) and I must say that I really like it. I don't think Mika tries to make classic "French song" as Barbara's, he just does his thing and it's pretty bold, I think. A native French speaker wouldn't use the same words and would probably try to compete with huge song writers such as Gainsbourg or Brel, he needn't and anyway, the people that do great French music do the same, they do their own stuff and it's great. You can tell the influence of old classics but it's different and good. Doriand has worked with lots of great French artists (Bashung, Françoise Hardy, Sylvie Vartan, Camélia Jordana, ...) so, he must be at least a bit good for nothing... [YOUTUBE]thbIj7ClWPQ[/YOUTUBE] Indeed, Canada should get the 2 versions, that'd be more logical... :'/ I hope you can, in the end, get the version you like

If anyone has 1 or 2 spare ticket(s), I'm interested as well

I haven't got mail *I knew it xD* I couldn't take part in each contests as I live in Belgium so I expected it... I hope you can all enjoy this gig

I've learned something today, thanks !

I already missed Scotland but now, it's just got worse.

Well, ... Jazzy pop songs maybe ? I'm sorry, I'm no good at labelling music :'/ http://www.youtube.com/user/wouterhamel

Thanks for sharing ! :> Very interesting interview~

On BBC, Florence + the Machine & Emeli Sandé are in the Top-10, right after the Pooty song... It might give us hope about UK's tastes xD I don't get it ... British people have so many nice bands, though... Why on earth would they listen to that kind of %@# songs ?

Mika's Facebook Page announces upcoming contests Details'll be given soon, I guess

They mentioned it on the main TV channels sites but no big fuss about it. Most people I know weren't even aware he was releasing a Cd next month xD When the CD is released, I guess people will talk more about it but that's it.

The Free Record Shop Site offers the three versions in Belgium as well, no pre-order availible yet, though.

I didn't know him at all and I really like the songs I could find on Youtube ! Has he always sung in English ? :> *looking for nice Dutch singers*

I think that we've got 4 different versions so far (UK, FRENCH, ITALIAN and JAPANSE). The Canadian one seems to be a mix bewteen teh UK & The French one but no detail yet... I think most European countries should get the UK version, Belgium'll maybe get the UK & French one as French is spoken here as well. FRENCH DELUXE EDITION : CD 1 1. Origin Of Love 2. Lola 3. Stardust 4. Make You Happy 5. Underwater 6. Overrated 7. Kids 8. I Only Love You When I'm Drunk 9. Step With Me 10. Popular (I Know About...) 11. Emily 12. Heroes 13. Celebrate 14. Elle Me Dit CD 2 1. Karen 2. L'Amour Dans Le Mauvais Temps 3. Un Soleil Mal Lune 4. Make You Happy -Cherokee Remix 5. Celebrate -Robbie Rivera Remix 6. Elle Me Dit -Beata Cue Remix 7. Make You Happy -L.A. Edit. 8. Tah Dah

You can still listen to this radio channel (?) online

You're really good at comforting people haha~

If I can, I'll buy it myself at the store We'll see~ We can't pre-order on free record shop anyway ^^