greta Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 THE NEWS TRIBUNE How does a 24-year-old rise to international fame by mixing classically trained, operatic vocals and campy aesthetics? Ask Lebanese-born Londoner Mica “Mika” Penniman. You’ve probably heard his music featured on the MTV show, “My Super Sweet Sixteen.” He’s been nominated for more than 20 awards (including a Grammy), won three World Music Awards and topped the charts in several countries. Mika left the Royal College of Music in London to work on his first album at Casablanca Records. “Life In Cartoon Motion” features his signature shimmering pop confections, disco-rave anthems, and even a few piano ballads. Mika has drawn comparisons to Queen’s Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and the indie band Scissor Sisters for his soaring vocal range, which is rumored to stretch across five octaves, and for his outlandish performances. With an affinity for theatrics (think oversize blow-up dolls, bright colors and balloons), a falsetto that would make choirboys uncomfortable and a slew of dance moves, the pop star won’t leave you cold when you see him live. Catch Mika supporting his latest release, the EP “Dodgy Holiday,” with the Midway State on Thursday at Showbox SoDo. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the cost is $25 at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 NIIIIIIIIIICCCCCEEEEE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 THE NEWS TRIBUNE How does a 24-year-old rise to international fame by mixing classically trained, operatic vocals and campy aesthetics? Ask Lebanese-born Londoner Mica “Mika” Penniman. You’ve probably heard his music featured on the MTV show, “My Super Sweet Sixteen.” He’s been nominated for more than 20 awards (including a Grammy), won three World Music Awards and topped the charts in several countries. Mika left the Royal College of Music in London to work on his first album at Casablanca Records. “Life In Cartoon Motion” features his signature shimmering pop confections, disco-rave anthems, and even a few piano ballads. Mika has drawn comparisons to Queen’s Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and the indie band Scissor Sisters for his soaring vocal range, which is rumored to stretch across five octaves, and for his outlandish performances. With an affinity for theatrics (think oversize blow-up dolls, bright colors and balloons), a falsetto that would make choirboys uncomfortable and a slew of dance moves, the pop star won’t leave you cold when you see him live. Catch Mika supporting his latest release, the EP “Dodgy Holiday,” with the Midway State on Thursday at Showbox SoDo. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the cost is $25 at the door. The great reviews just keep coming! Bring em on! Thanks for the post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akim Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wasn't it 4 worldmusic awards...??? Its great that his wide range of style is commented on- A very positive review:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 EP? EP? What EP? Wheeere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wasn't it 4 worldmusic awards...???Its great that his wide range of style is commented on- A very positive review:thumb_yello: Hello Kay! $25 on the door? Not sold out then? Or old article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessa Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 EP? EP? What EP? Wheeere? at Showbox SoDo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBillyBrownx Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Haha nice.. Thanks AGAIN Greta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 at Showbox SoDo Yeah I can read that...what I meant was: supporting his latest release the EP "Dodgy Holiday" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akim Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hello Kay! $25 on the door? Not sold out then? Or old article. Hi Babs! How are you...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi Babs! How are you...? Good thanks, hope to see you at one of the London gigs - I miss some of the original members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 $25 on the door? Not sold out then? Or old article. My tickets were $50!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks for posting. It´s nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjoshi Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Good thanks, hope to see you at one of the London gigs - I miss some of the original members. That must mean you miss me! lol, jk My tickets were $50!! Ouch!!! Mine were 25 as well. At least they weren't 180$ which was the price for some of the tickets in Cali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjbsrbab@hbibby.orangehom Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks for posting xxxx:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmot Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hello Kay! $25 on the door? Not sold out then? Or old article. They have been sold out for a couple of weeks now. You can buy Seattle tickets online now for quite a bit more than $25. I have a couple of extra that I am selling too. Greta!!! you are killing me. I still have six more days to wait for the Seattle concert. Valentine's Day :wub2: Thanks for posting all my local papers! The Olympian one really killed me, since that is where I am right now (at work...shush) - in Olympia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhsofamous Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 NICEEEE! Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Nightly Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The EP - anyone know what that's about!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femifrosk Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Super sweet sixteen? Whaa? I think I missed something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 THE NEWS TRIBUNE How does a 24-year-old rise to international fame by mixing classically trained, operatic vocals and campy aesthetics? Ask Lebanese-born Londoner Mica “Mika” Penniman. You’ve probably heard his music featured on the MTV show, “My Super Sweet Sixteen.” He’s been nominated for more than 20 awards (including a Grammy), won three World Music Awards and topped the charts in several countries. Mika left the Royal College of Music in London to work on his first album at Casablanca Records. “Life In Cartoon Motion” features his signature shimmering pop confections, disco-rave anthems, and even a few piano ballads. Mika has drawn comparisons to Queen’s Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and the indie band Scissor Sisters for his soaring vocal range, which is rumored to stretch across five octaves, and for his outlandish performances. With an affinity for theatrics (think oversize blow-up dolls, bright colors and balloons), a falsetto that would make choirboys uncomfortable and a slew of dance moves, the pop star won’t leave you cold when you see him live. Catch Mika supporting his latest release, the EP “Dodgy Holiday,” with the Midway State on Thursday at Showbox SoDo. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the cost is $25 at the door. I wanna know about this EP too. Ages ago on one of the American interviews he said he was going to do an EP before he did his next album. Considering that he cancelled appearing at the Australian V festivals to work on the new album, when did he record the EP? Not that I'm complaining... I could go for both an EP and a new album. But you would have thought that if this tour was supporting the EP release, surely we would have heard something about it. I'm confused:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKateisaKate Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 My tickets for this show were $29.50 on Ticketmaster. Eh? EP? Not happennig, is it? Oh well, I'm not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greta Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 we've to investigate:mf_rosetinted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika4Life13 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 THE NEWS TRIBUNE How does a 24-year-old rise to international fame by mixing classically trained, operatic vocals and campy aesthetics? Ask Lebanese-born Londoner Mica “Mika” Penniman. You’ve probably heard his music featured on the MTV show, “My Super Sweet Sixteen.” He’s been nominated for more than 20 awards (including a Grammy), won three World Music Awards and topped the charts in several countries. Mika left the Royal College of Music in London to work on his first album at Casablanca Records. “Life In Cartoon Motion” features his signature shimmering pop confections, disco-rave anthems, and even a few piano ballads. Mika has drawn comparisons to Queen’s Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and the indie band Scissor Sisters for his soaring vocal range, which is rumored to stretch across five octaves, and for his outlandish performances. With an affinity for theatrics (think oversize blow-up dolls, bright colors and balloons), a falsetto that would make choirboys uncomfortable and a slew of dance moves, the pop star won’t leave you cold when you see him live. Catch Mika supporting his latest release, the EP “Dodgy Holiday,” with the Midway State on Thursday at Showbox SoDo. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the cost is $25 at the door. You would deffinitely need to bring a bucket of water to the shows, I see :roftl: *hoses off mfcers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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