mamacatt Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 One of the traits that makes Mika unique, I think, is his promotion/support of other artists particularly those just starting out. How many singer/songwriters would take time in an interview to put in a good word for another group? Well Mika would and does. Last year he was interviewed on Much Music in Toronto Canada (can't locate that vid in its entirety now-argh!) and brought up the name of a group called Elsiane. Apparently the record co. had let him listen to some of their music as they had just signed Elsiane. The band's vocals were purportedly "too weird" even for Cirque de Soleil. This year in Toronto, while listening to the pre-gig piped-in music, we happily recognized an Elsiane song in the collection. I wonder, does Mika choose what is played prior to the show beginning? Something tells me, yes. Anyways, because of Mika mentioning other artists of note, some of us have been led to find new music to love. What other groups has Mika put in a good word for and you now adore? What songs during the pre-gig did you love to hear blasting from the speakers? Check out the rhythmic and haunting Elsiane at myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=84993985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Knees Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 That is really different, her voice is like one of the instruments. It really is haunting and pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacatt Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 That is really different, her voice is like one of the instruments. It really is haunting and pretty cool. Hi SK - Neat, eh? Someone once asked her where that voice comes from and she answered that she didn't really know - she goes into sort of a trance when she is singing.... Another: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I wonder, does Mika choose what is played prior to the show beginning? Something tells me, yes. I"m 99% sure he does. Not sure if it was the same throughout the entire North American tour, but many of the songs I heard in LA and San Francisco were songs/artists he's mentioned - Sweet Dreams was one, Standing in The Way of Control was another... I totally think he's handpicked the pre-show playlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacatt Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 I"m 99% sure he does. Not sure if it was the same throughout the entire North American tour, but many of the songs I heard in LA and San Francisco were songs/artists he's mentioned - Sweet Dreams was one, Standing in The Way of Control was another... I totally think he's handpicked the pre-show playlist. That's so cool to think that he looks after all the little details as well as the big ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacatt Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I guess we can add Tegan and Sarah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Elsiane is pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassiopée Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I saw Elsiane live a few weeks ago! She was Robyn's supporting act in Montreal! She's really good! Her voice is so great live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I saw Elsiane live a few weeks ago! She was Robyn's supporting act in Montreal! She's really good! Her voice is so great live! lucky you! i'd love to see elsiane live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 MIKA!!! Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 i know mika also likes robyn:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 i know mika also likes robyn:wink2: Yes and another Swedish group, BWO! This is their latest video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d63oOSOxr_s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 MIKA!!! Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yes and another Swedish group, BWO! This is their latest video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d63oOSOxr_s ooo did he mention them can u post the interview where he talks about them i dont think i have seen that one before! i am listening to them now i think i have heard of them before i really like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 ooo did he mention them can u post the interview where he talks about them i dont think i have seen that one before! i am listening to them now i think i have heard of them before i really like them! Oh, I'm sorry but I don't remember what interview it was. It has to be a long time ago and it may have been in a Swedish newspaper. He said that was a friend to the oldest member of BWO, and that he loved their music. Maybe someone else remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacatt Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 I saw Elsiane live a few weeks ago! She was Robyn's supporting act in Montreal! She's really good! Her voice is so great live! Aww, glad you got to see Elsiane live. I am hoping that they will play closer to my home and I will be there front row, centre! Yes and another Swedish group, BWO!This is their latest video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d63oOSOxr_s Interesting... they put me in mind of .... ABBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTwat Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Check out the rhythmic and haunting Elsiane at myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=84993985 Wow. Her voice is quite distinctive, and her music is beautiful. I've never heard of her before now but I'll definitely have to hunt down a copy of her album now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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