kath Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Not when your brain cells are so shot that you forget that you saw Mika perform Everybody's Talkin' live. That's why the Toronto show was so important to me. When am I ever going to see Mika in a 1,400 capacity venue again? He may still do some small shows when he returns to North America but I had to assume that this was going to be it. I even skipped Montreal because I didn't want to take any chances that I couldn't get back to Toronto on time. Yep............same for me with Oslo. I would have traded anything for that one because i knew it was probably going to be my last chance to see him in a small place. Hilary (aka Heneiken22) Just called me! She's veeeery happy! She said the show was amazing! She's waiting for a meet and greet, and she said she'll report later tonight because she has lots of good stuff to tell. And I told her repetitively that I hate her at the moment. I can't wait...but I must as I have to go to bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Don't make me think of that gig please, I'm already scared.And it's not the number of fans that scare me, but their nationality :roftl: I'M WITH YOU ON THAT ONE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finkster Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 As will several others when they hear about it... I told her that she and all the others there are the envy of the MFC at the moment. I can't wait...but I must as I have to go to bed Haha, I'm exhausted, but I really want to stay up. We'll see how long I last.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Kath, you know when the Big M played to 1000 people in Tokyo in July it was the most mental, crushing crowd I have ever been in. My clothes were gradually being pulled off me by the crush. I cannot imagine a Tokyo crowd of the numbers of, say, the Montreal gig. We would have to all have seats or we would die! (Japan is the land where you can fill commuter trains to triple their capacity and still think that sort of crush is normal.) Sorry... not thread hijacking.... Back to the post-concert wait! actually, it was pretty tight in montreal... my niece couldn't even lift her hands for part of the concert. we were 2nd row... i was ok, i was on a slant, quite uncomfortable, but nobody touching me ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candboys Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I can't wait...but I must as I have to go to bed Kath, I just realized how late it is for you. Or is it morning by now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki27 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Kath, I just realized how late it is for you. Or is it morning by now? True, Kath and I are the only central europeans left, right? 6:30AM here, it's insane :naughty: WHERE ARE THE REPORTS?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 True, Kath and I are the only central europeans left, right?6:30AM here, it's insane :naughty: WHERE ARE THE REPORTS?? Ha! I'm lurking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jujuzita Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Alas I have to go to bed....see you all tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGodiva Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Snow storms? yes! i think that will be my excuse... Oh jeez, and NOW i have to go to bed for real...i want reports! *sniff* I really want to see pictures actually...hmmm...i wonder how long i will ahve to wait for that...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Does that mean you are up early Bab, or up all night??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finkster Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hilary just texted--She met Mika already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 actually, it was pretty tight in montreal... my niece couldn't even lift her hands for part of the concert. we were 2nd row... i was ok, i was on a slant, quite uncomfortable, but nobody touching me ;o) That is quite normal for the front though isn't it. I have got used to the fact that I can't have anything in my pocket, like my camera or my phone because i can not reach in to get it True, Kath and I are the only central europeans left, right?6:30AM here, it's insane :naughty: WHERE ARE THE REPORTS?? nutters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Does that mean you are up early Bab, or up all night??? Up early, I woke at about 3.30 and couldn't sleep. Where else to go but MFC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findingmywords Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hilary just texted--She met Mika already! AHHHHH YAY!! OMG why did we have to miss this WHY!? ... I had to go and eat pie and miss when he was playing them It mustve been amazing! cant wait for reportsssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candboys Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 yes! i think that will be my excuse... Oh jeez, and NOW i have to go to bed for real...i want reports! *sniff* I really want to see pictures actually...hmmm...i wonder how long i will ahve to wait for that...? Oh yes, I am yelling at you to go to bed, per your request earlier. Good luck tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom4Mika Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hilary just texted--She met Mika already! YEAH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hilary just texted--She met Mika already! Blimey, maybe he wants an early night with a good book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jujuzita Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 True, Kath and I are the only central europeans left, right?6:30AM here, it's insane :naughty: WHERE ARE THE REPORTS?? here it's just an hour less...don't forget crazy me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Ha! I'm lurking. Yes................but your not really a fan Hilary just texted--She met Mika already! Arghhhhhhhhhhh can't go now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 When you're front, do you really feel the difference between a 1000 persons venue and a 10 000 one?I mean, in Brussels, there were 6999 people behind me and I really didn't realize it until I saw the videos on youtube I've often said that you can't tell the difference between 5,000 and 50,000, but you can definitely tell the difference between 1,000 and 10,000 because the stage is so much smaller. The stage in Brixton was about 100 people wide and even though we were only about half-way from the centre Mika rarely came anywhere within 15 feet of us. In Toronto the front row was about a third of the size so he was always right there. The setup we had was perfect because we were in the centre of a very short catwalk about 6 people wide. When he wasn't on the piano or banging on the drums he spent almost 90% of his time on the catwalk. It felt like he was performing just for us and the other MFCers from Montreal who were behind us. Brixton on the other hand he was just constantly running from one end of the stage to the next. All the pictures I took were blurry because he wouldn't stop for more than a second or two before running off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGodiva Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Oh yes, I am yelling at you to go to bed, per your request earlier. Good luck tomorrow! *sigh* yes, darn. I suppose i'm about an hour and a half past my requested bedtime--oh well. First thing tomorrow! i will plop my arse right HERE until i find pics and reports! oh, and thanks! i hope i do well! I'm a bit nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Blimey, maybe he wants an early night with a good book. :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 There are only 37 people online at present and a third of us are on this thread. REPORTS...PHOTOS....NEWS PLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I bet he spends lots of time with them. This was definitely the gig to be at. Thanks for the report Deb. And thanks Charlie! Let's just pray there's some good quality videos out there. She told me at one point that she was taking video and pics. And she had some really quality pics from Glasgow, so I'm anxious to see Kath, you know when the Big M played to 1000 people in Tokyo in July it was the most mental, crushing crowd I have ever been in. My clothes were gradually being pulled off me by the crush. Yes, that happened to me in NYC -- my sweater was pushed halfway up my back and there was no way I could pull it down. But nobody could notice anyway, since there wasn't even a hair's breadth between me and the person behind me. When you're front, do you really feel the difference between a 1000 persons venue and a 10 000 one?I mean, in Brussels, there were 6999 people behind me and I really didn't realize it until I saw the videos on youtube I've never been in front at a 10,000 person venue! Ha! I'm lurking. Ha! Is right... Hilary just texted--She met Mika already! Wow! *glares at cell phone waiting for Charlotte* dcdeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I've often said that you can't tell the difference between 5,000 and 50,000, but you can definitely tell the difference between 1,000 and 10,000 because the stage is so much smaller. The stage in Brixton was about 100 people wide and even though we were only about half-way from the centre Mika rarely came anywhere within 15 feet of us. In Toronto the front row was about a third of the size so he was always right there. The setup we had was perfect because we were in the centre of a very short catwalk about 6 people wide. When he wasn't on the piano or banging on the drums he spent almost 90% of his time on the catwalk. It felt like he was performing just for us and the other MFCers from Montreal who were behind us. Brixton on the other hand he was just constantly running from one end of the stage to the next. All the pictures I took were blurry because he wouldn't stop for more than a second or two before running off again. You get a bit spoiled when you have been to a gig like that don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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