Kelzy Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Can you imagine an INXS cover at an Aussie gig? That would be f*cking rocking. I think he'd prefer Devil Inside or Original Sin, they translate really energetically live. That would be the only way he could repay me for the useless V fest ticket and disappointment of not getting LICM tour.. But I would most especially want to hear his interpretation of Never Tear Us Apart, oh how I love that song: the lyrics are beautiful, the music is evocative and Michael Hutchence's vocals are amazing. ... I think I would be bawling my eyes out by the time he reaches the "we could live for a thousand years, if I hurt you I'd make wine from your tears" line. I've told you before that Mika reminds me of Michael in some repects. R.I.P. Michael Hutchence. And that's the only way Mika could turn me into a fangurl.. temporary of course.. but.. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scut Monkey Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 We wouldn't normally pick INXS as a band someone should cover. Mika should consider it an honour that we think he is good enough to cover an INXS song. Indeed. In my opinion INXS are some of the best musicians that the world has ever seen and Michael Hutchence (R.I.P.) aside from being a brilliant songwriter and an amazing vocalist was one of the most charismatic performers to ever grace the stage and one of the sexiest men to ever woo the public. Deeming Mr. "I've Just Finished My First Tour" Penniman as talented enough to cover an INXS song well is high praise - Michael Hutchence's live performances are a very tough act to follow (which he would know since he claims to have the INXS DVD's ). But we did see elements of Michael's style in Mika's performance of Sweet Dreams at the Fillmore. Who knows, maybe one day he'll be comparable. [/color]That would be the only way he could repay me for the useless V fest ticket and disappointment of not getting LICM tour.. that's the only way Mika could turn me into a fangurl.. temporary of course.. but.. *sigh*[/color] I think it would be sufficient compensation. (Gosh we're cheap: all it takes is one INXS cover to buy our souls. ) Even I would stop pretending to not like him long enough to squee like a fangurl if he did Never Tear Us Apart (especially if it's acoustic, that's when the bawling would come in). Ha ha...I was just wondering when you Aussies ('specially you, Scut) might finally remember INXS... You knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelzy Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Indeed. In my opinion INXS are some of the best musicians that the world has ever seen and Michael Hutchence (R.I.P.) aside from being a brilliant songwriter and an amazing vocalist was one of the most charismatic performers to ever grace the stage and one of the sexiest men to ever woo the public. Deeming Mr. "I've Just Finished My First Tour" Penniman as talented enough to cover an INXS song well is high praise - Michael Hutchence's live performances are a very tough act to follow (which he would know since he claims to have the INXS DVD's ). But we did see elements of Michael's style in Mika's performance of Sweet Dreams at the Fillmore. Who knows, maybe one day he'll be comparable. :shocked:I didn't know Mika had INXS DVD's.. I only heard that he'd requested Original Sin when in Oz.. I respect him more now that I know that! I think in time Mika will be able to perform as confident as Michael Hutchence (R.I.P.) did as well, once he loses more of his nervousness and that unco dancing we see so often. I think it would be sufficient compensation. (Gosh we're cheap: all it takes is one INXS cover to buy our souls. ) Even I would stop pretending to not like him long enough to squee like a fangurl if he did Never Tear Us Apart (especially if it's acoustic, that's when the bawling would come in). So cheap!! hahaha If he does INXS, I'll be shaking you and squeeing.. then bawling and holding your hand in the front row with you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya K Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Awww, I love that song. It translates beautifully to piano. Another one he could do really well. Wouldn't it be absolutely amazing if he did it live in our home town of Melbourne in his (yet to be announced ) Australian tour? It's one of those iconic sing-along songs that everyone knows the lyrics to... that is, when the audience isn't silent in awe. (Again, yay to more Aussie artists. ) *agrees*...that song always puts people in a trance! As long as he finally plays in Melbourne I'd settle for anything *realises she should be careful what she wishes for* And I'd love to hear him sing Amazing Grace also. That song just grabs me. INXS songs: Original Sin, New Sensation, ..WAIT! I might as well say anything by INXS!! That's all I can think of right now.. Not sure if these were already mentioned though. Amazing Grace would be good. Never thought of Inxs....has to be Elegantly Wasted. How about the Whitlams? No Aphrodisiac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfd1xUfJMmU&feature=related or...Thank You For Loving Me At My Worst http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7t4R8Kf-aY&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirano Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Imagen Mika doing a cover of his: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i5SUSmedMm8&feature=related ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scut Monkey Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 :shocked:I didn't know Mika had INXS DVD's.. I only heard that he'd requested Original Sin when in Oz.. I respect him more now that I know that! I think in time Mika will be able to perform as confident as Michael Hutchence (R.I.P.) did as well, once he loses more of his nervousness and that unco dancing we see so often. Here's a link to the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDdLH29S58o (near the end). "I'm quite a Michael Hutchence fan. I think he was an amazing performer. I've got the DVD's." The man's got taste. I agree, I think in time he may reach the same level of confidence onstage, you can already see he's become more confident with time. But I think he'll never be sex on legs like Michael, he just doesn't seem to have the same charisma and inherent sex appeal (being cagey about his sexuality doesn't help either - with the exception of fangurls who'd think him sexy any way). BUT that's perfectly fine if he doesn't even want it in the first place. If he does INXS, I'll be shaking you and squeeing.. then bawling and holding your hand in the front row with you.. Kelz, here are you and me: Screencap from Mirano's video. (My hair will have grown back and you'll have died your hair blonde again by the time Mika gets around to performing in Melbourne. ) Imagen Mika doing a cover of his:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i5SUSmedMm8&feature=related ^^ The Phantom of the Opera. Gosh, has anyone here seen a live production of it? I didn't see the recent Melbourne production because tickets became so darn expensive by the time I wanted to buy one (we're talking several hundred dollars here). But a friend who went comforted me with the assurance that I missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelzy Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Here's a link to the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDdLH29S58o (near the end). "I'm quite a Michael Hutchence fan. I think he was an amazing performer. I've got the DVD's." The man's got taste. Thanks! I think I have it on my computer but I never know these days (like the other day when you wanted sexy back from youtube.. "Oh there it is.. fancy that" ) I agree, I think in time he may reach the same level of confidence onstage, you can already see he's become more confident with time. But I think he'll never be sex on legs like Michael, he just doesn't seem to have the same charisma and inherent sex appeal (being cagey about his sexuality doesn't help either - with the exception of fangurls who'd think him sexy any way). BUT that's perfectly fine if he doesn't even want it in the first place. Michael Hutchence, from memory, was confident at the start but not to the levels he later exhibited. Obviously, he became more confident with age and got over the fear of standing in front of a million screaming fans.. Mika stands a chance. That's all I'll say. Don't get me started on the sexuality issue.. Not in here. Kelz, here are you and me: Screencap from Mirano's video. (My hair will have grown back and you'll have died your hair blonde again by the time Mika gets around to performing in Melbourne. ) LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!! Here we are also: The Phantom of the Opera. Gosh, has anyone here seen a live production of it? I didn't see the recent Melbourne production because tickets became so darn expensive by the time I wanted to buy one (we're talking several hundred dollars here). But a friend who went comforted me with the assurance that I missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime. I saw it .. *counts years* Geez, I must've been 13 years old, so that makes it 17 years ago.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ircazo Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 hmmmm...let me think...maybe "Bedshaped" by Keane; it's such a beautiful song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessa Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 hmmmm...let me think...maybe "Bedshaped" by Keane; it's such a beautiful song! OMG that is a beautiful song ! I also can hear him singing Don't speak by No Doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iadoremika Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 wow, lol , that's a cool story, thanx for sharing... wonder why he told you tocheck jb after he discovered you liked mika though...anyway this teacher sounds great! Thanks. I'm not exactlly sure why either. I haven't got around to listening to Jeff Buckley's music yet. I should get on it though, right? Maybe it has less to do with them sounding alike but maybe the sheer talent they both possess(ed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMango Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Ooh, just thought of another one! "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Simon and Garfunkel. "She Loves Me Like a Rock" is amazing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 hmmmm...let me think...maybe "Bedshaped" by Keane; it's such a beautiful song! Keane:wub2: "Everybody's Changing" is one of my favourite songs - that would be a very self-indulgent cover fantasy for me. Other self-indulgent cover fantasies (which means that they might not necessarily be Mika's style but I'd love to hear his rendition anyway) cont'd: - "You Drive Me Crazy" and "Suspicious Minds" by the Fine Young Cannibals - "Red, Red Wine" by UB40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki27 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 In the "depressing songs category", I would die if Mika did a (piano) cover from "I wish you were here", by Pink Floyd. :wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfreak Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 what about supertramp...goodbye stranger? i could see him singing that for some reason, maybe i'm just crazy...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Sorry if this has been said before as I haven't read the whole thread, but yesterday somebody (it may have been dcdeb) said they'd like Mika to cover James's Laid, which prompted me to look up Born Of Frustration again (my favourite James song): I'd forgotten just how great and anthemic that song is, and I would love to hear Mika have a go at that whoooping noise, woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 after thinking about this for a few days... (hey... it is a slow season here!) there is a few songs that i'd like monsieur Mika to cover... such as "imagine" from the beatles but i think the one i would love him to do is "under pressure" by david bowie (and freddie) so monsieur mika would have to duet with (maybe saranayde) or another artist. i think his vocal range would sound excellenttttttttttt on this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinbabzz Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 In the "depressing songs category", I would die if Mika did a (piano) cover from "I wish you were here", by Pink Floyd. :wub2: I agree He could do a gorgeous version of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ircazo Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 "If you're not the one" by Daniel Bedingfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Lollipop Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 "If you're not the one" by Daniel Bedingfield I love that song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greta Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 i'd rather prefer a duet..with Christina Aguilera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happikali Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hhhhmmm .... while sitting on the verandah this dusk ... a few more songs came to me ..... David Bowie : Life On Mars . Fame . Stevie Wonder : Ngiculela -Es Una Historia ( I am Singing). Saturn. Lou Reed : Walk on the Wild Side . Perfect Day. Satellite of Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iadoremika Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 A cover song fantasy...let me think... Maybe a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinbabzz Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Spinal Tap - Sexfarm Ok I'll stop now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaatje066 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I would like to hear him sing Over the rainbow (Judy Garland), or maybe Road to Mandalay (Robbie Williams). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika4Life13 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 American boy Haha uhm...probably strawberry fields forever by the beatles, imagine by john lennon, uhm...Stronger kanya west, colours calvin harris, Killer queen (when he finally remembers the words ), we will rock you, another one bites the dust uhm most queen songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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