elanorelle Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mika's 'impressive debut' left 'em wanting more Special to The Province Published: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Reader Travis Bortolotto was so impressed with Mika's concert at the Orpheum on Friday, that he sent us his review: The venue fit the musician. The Orpheum provided the perfect backdrop for the eccentric Brit to debut in Vancouver. This was the last stop on his North American tour and, while some artists would show signs of fatigue, Mika looked in top form all night (even with his shirt off). The Midway State opened for Mika, and didn't disappoint. Don't be surprised when you start hearing more from this very talented band from Toronto. Mika opened with his huge hit, "Relax (Take it Easy)." However, the crowd did anything but relax, from beginning to end the man provided entertainment worth so much more than the cost of tickets. Every song on his album and then some, including the Eurythmics' "Missionary Man," were included in his set. The stage show was the most refreshing I've seen in a long while. A symbolic and colourful image of Death, giant blow-up balloons, backup dancers of every size, plus costumes that made you think you were at a Broadway show were all on display. Mika's voice live is equal to or better than that on his debut CD, Life in Carton Motion. Every aspect of his performance channelled that of a young Freddie Mercury. A good live show should end with an encore that leaves you wanting more. Mika's did just that. Coming back out to a thunderous ovation, the band mimicked a teddy-bear picnic, until it all got very sexual. Off with the costumes and Mika exploded with his hit "Lollipop." The crowd loved it. Confetti flew as giant balloons filled the Orpheum. Eager fans hopped on stage to dance side by side with Mika and his backup dancers. Mika entertained for the sell-out crowd for over an hour and unleashed some powerful vocals. The Brit made a impressive debut and proved he is more than a pretty face -- the man can sing. Grade: B found this today when having coffee:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoots14 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Another fab review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erins Interpretation Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Nice review! (Only a B - pfftttttt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauruslady Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 oh wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats a realy lovely review!!! I'm so excited now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elanorelle Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Nice review!(Only a B - pfftttttt) I know..if this article writer is a teacher..he must be very tough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elanorelle Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 its nice seeing a good review in the concert I went to! makes me warm and fuzzy! there is another one coming soon ,..The creator of Tourism Vancouver is going to write an article and he will have a bit on fans, he said I will be in the article:) He is MFC too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Confetti flew as giant balloons filled the Orpheum. Eager fans hopped on stage to dance side by side with Mika and his backup dancers. Mika entertained for the sell-out crowd for over an hour and unleashed some powerful vocals. The Brit made a impressive debut and proved he is more than a pretty face -- the man can sing. :wub2: Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Oooohh Excellent!! Thanks for posting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhsofamous Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 If i where you, i probaly would have spilt the coffee on my lap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Another fab review! Great review, but please tell me he did NOT let the fans clamber onto the stage again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks for posting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1kiwiabroad Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 only a B!!!! grrr..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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