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Enjoy it to the fullest!

Lovely report!

In mine too!

Thanks for sharing your experiences

I can't even remember what I voted... Think it was No place in heaven (for its message), Promiseland (for the more rocky/edgy Mika) and Ordinary man (for its absolute beauty) But I must say J'ai pas envie (seems like my theme songs these days) and Les Baisers perdus (what a beautiful poem) are getting pretty close to that top 3... Along with Porcelain and Last party... And all the others lol

Thanks for putting it up! I remember reading it when it was published. Very well said. Hope you don't mind I translate it

ART IS NOT A SURVEY MARTIN DUBÉ FRENCH TEACHER IN HIGH SCHOOL, SAINT-JEROME The artists say it and repeat it: they create for them first. To break free, to express themselves, to reinvent oneself. To live. And to touch the other. Shake, make him think the fun. To make him feel alive too in its turn. These two realities are two sides of the same coin. They live together in relative harmony. Sometimes, unfortunately, the dark side of art, commerce, takes up too much space to the point of undermining the reasons for the artistic gesture must be given. Yes, art is an industry, but when this delicate balance is broken to the point where the criteria for the existence of a work see themselves reduced to its simplest expression, or money, it is appropriate to worry, to be indignant. An artist should never worry about what the public wants, what the public thinks. For if it falls into this trap, it will bend to anything but his instinct, his art. And it will not be a shadow of itself. Rampant wreck who almost apologizes to exist, begging its purpose, knocking on doors to determine the wishes of one, likes the other. A species of mutant cross between roaming and insurance salesman. The artists are the soul of a people, its roots, especially its heart. They see and hear things that few people take the time to observe. Their antennae capture sounds, words, phrases, images, ideas, dreams, visions. We must learn to stop, to take it easy in our crazy lives. To witness the art around us. Often we love. And just as often, we will be disappointed. And that's okay. It is even desired. Unanimity is often suspect. When an artistic gesture is made, we must be there to welcome it. If it resonates in us, it will mark something, forcefully enroll a key moment in our lives. If it does not, it's not a crime. Perhaps he will be in a few years? A few centuries? Never? We do not know. One should never try to find out. The artist is not a worker. He has no boss. Yes, it is a craftsman. He works tirelessly to perfect his art, but he does it for him, for his pleasure, happiness, to make sense. In a world where artists are abused by a government that sees them as a threat, they need to be even stronger, more united, without mercy. They must replicate, even if it is far from easy, with renewed vigor, unshakable ideal. We do not write a book like we repair a sink; one does not paint a canvas as we manufacture shoes. Create a work is not done using a vox pop where everyone says what he would like. Art is not a restaurant menu. There is only one direction, one direction: from the artist to the public. Not the reverse. The day these two inseparable poles will be reversed, hope will melt like snow in the sun. The warming climate is not that, it could be as artistic. Let us be vigilant. Let the art speak and accept it for what it is: a mirror of what we are and not a clone of our every need.

Thanks Deb Need to read in a quiet place

Sounds more like Max...

Sounds like a great day!

Oups...

Chanceuse!

I still remember the terror in his eyes... That to this day, whenever he sings Rain, I hold my breath until the end of the song :blush:

Every saturday in La Presse, they ask personalities about their current artistic loves. This week, it was Jean-Philippe Dion, the host of Accès illimité. http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/201507/25/01-4888098-la-liste-de-jean-philippe-dion.php He talked about meeting Mika and the album: Une des rencontres les plus éclatées que j'ai faites l'an passé a été celle avec Mika. Avec l'équipe de production, nous sommes allés le rencontrer chez lui, à Londres, où il enregistrait son nouvel album, No Place in Heaven. On l'a ensuite suivi à Milan. C'est une personne très attachante», a-t-il expliqué en entrevue avec La Presse. MUSIQUE No Place in Heaven de Mika «J'écoute vraiment ça en boucle en ce moment. C'est l'album de l'été. Il y a même une chanson, Last Party, que j'ai choisie pour mes funérailles (rires). Je le dis à tout le monde dans ma voiture, quand on l'écoute.» Translation: One of the most fragmented meetings I made last year was with Mika. With the production team, we went to meet him at his home in London, where he recorded his new album, No Place in Heaven. This was then followed in Milan. He is a very engaging person, "he said in an interview with La Presse. MUSIC No Place in Heaven Mika "I listen really in loops right now. This is the album of the summer. There is even a song, Last Party, which I have chosen for my funeral (laughs). I say it to everyone in my car, when people listen. "

I'm glad you enjoy it Nina! Saw all of it on Periscope and it was probably one of his best performances. Loved all the new songs

Deezer

Thank for your detailed report. I could feel your raw emotions and happiness

Oui, j'étais la première à le faire

I can help too

I'd say it's the effect of all the promo he did in Montreal after his 2 shows. And no, I don't know how to get total sale, sorry...

I agree... Seems always the case in UK

Me too! It's always heartwarming to hear people enjoying so much an artist I love so much

Thanks!

I think he changed at the end of the show... Did the samein Montreal a few weeks ago

They are Loubs...