22 minutes ago, TinyLove_CJ said:

 

I feel like this needs it's own definition!

 

 

Snarflabble

/snɑːf 'labble/ 

 

verb INFORMAL. MADE-UP

 

To consume something very quickly or greedily which then leads to a sudden state of overwhelming excitement and giddiness.

 

e.g "They snarflabbled up Mika's new music and become so overjoyed with excitement that nothing could distract them from it."

Well, that's certainly less offensive than what was in my head! 

37 minutes ago, TinyLove_CJ said:

I think this thread was originally meant for general random chat anyway, not just random words... I'm looking at you @Hero!

Snarflabble... 

It's a different concept. Those on The Piano are not playing to compete, they don't know they are being assessed, so it's more relaxed. Xfactor is usually people who want to impress judges to be made a star. Although the better contestants are usually the less desperate entrants. And the show runners play up the competition angle where possible - creating tension etc. So it's not always easy viewing, but it has some gems. 

What does the +GG mean? Some kind of tax?

God he is so beautiful. 😍❤ Athens is good for him. 

20 minutes ago, Prisca said:

Not two VIP season tickets? 🤔

It's for 2 free VIP passes. I think the pass covers both dates of the festival. 

43 minutes ago, mellody said:

 

 

Natasha Bedingfield sounded familiar too, so I googled her, and remember her now for her song "Soulmate" from 2007, I love that song.

https://youtu.be/P27MPi3ZhCg

"Unwritten", "These Words", "I Wanna Have Your Babies" were all UK chart hits around 18 years ago. 

9 minutes ago, Kumazzz said:

 

I think the super cross battle was recorded on 30th January.

 

Oh yes! Sorry, some confusion with the term "live episodes".

22 hours ago, Kumazzz said:

The former coach of "The Voice" will also return to the TF1 set in May as a special guest during live broadcasts.

I guess it must be in early May, before he flies out to Japan and Korea.

Just seen a group of about 30 youths on mopeds speeding through town. But not nicely. Spread across the whole street, ignoring all other traffic and pedestrians, even mounting the pavement. One woman had to quickly dive into the cafe to avoid being knocked over! They really think they're untouchable. 

3 hours ago, CharlotteL said:

"pop star who can play the piano".

That was infuriating, a little research would have shown how much more there is to him.   Unfortunately, there's a deep cynicism in British tabloids, they love to make snide remarks, and pounce on anything they can turn into a negative. And tv critics are generally lazy.

Honestly, it scares me when he does things that will feature in the British press, because I know how bad they can be. So it is good to see the comments coming around to him with "how wrong I was" and acknowledging him as "extraordinary". 

6 minutes ago, Kumazzz said:

Blind teenager flawlessly plays Chopin on piano in Birmingham train station

The Independent

A teenager who is both blind and neurodiverse flawlessly plays Chopin's Nocturne in B-Flat Minor in a Birmingham train station as part of the reality TV show, The Piano.The Piano, Channel 4

 

 

"Birmingham" 

6 hours ago, Prisca said:

Mika

 

You're in Switzerland and you don't even tell me? Why? 🤣

You're his Whisperer. He thought you knew already. 

1 minute ago, krysady said:

 

Yes, I got the same message, on TunnelBear only the first 500 MB are free.

 

I gave up using Hola long time ago, it turned out they have some serious security problems and have been removed as extension from Chrome, so be careful : https://www.top10vpn.com/reviews/hola-free-vpn/

Oh! Once I'd logged in to TunnelBear, it said the free trial had been upgraded to 2000MB. Handy. 

1 minute ago, crazyaboutmika said:

Blame it on my ears

I think your ears are hearing what you want them to hear! 

Still doesnt say which date though...

16 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said:

I know now what you mean   

It would be a very unusual show for such a prestigious venue. 

8 hours ago, crazyaboutmika said:

Guys, is it only me or does Claudia Winkleman's way to say "pianist" sounds like she is saying a word I don't think is allowed here but everything she says following it makes me burst into laughter

To my ears she really says another word  so when she says for example "the best pianist will perform in the Royal Opera House" I'm   

 

It's just you. We're just enjoying the show, the music, the talents, and seeing Mika on screen again. 

No idea why you have such a filthy mind. Missing the NC?  

22 hours ago, dcdeb said:

Viewers break down in tears over ‘beautiful’ Chopin performance by blind girl, 13, at Birmingham train station

Birmingham? 

The episode 2 preview says it's from Leeds, and Lucy is shown briefly. And Mika's wearing the same jumper talking about her and about the other Leeds talents.

The Daily Fail strikes again? 

Edit: Yep, definitely Leeds. The Daily Fail not checking facts again. 

I hope he was well compensated. That crowd seem quite ignorant.  Hate to see it. 

Any news from Gstaad? 

I actually think "Early in the morning" is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. ❤

I've just realised - it's shown on Hump day. That'll please the camel club. 🤣

21 minutes ago, crazyaboutmika said:

The only thing I didn't like about the show is that it ends too fast...so I'm watching it again

Spoiler... it's just as good the 2nd time. 

Well, I'm crying. How about you? 

Loved it, wonderful performances and Mika and Lang are so good together.