TheBlackQueen Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Racha, forgive me, what an ungrateful little person I am sometimes... THANK YOU so much for the videos, now I can almost say I was there, they're stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackQueen Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hey! how are you? wish you were with me on this short trip to Beirut.. I had a couple of friends from abroad that were with me... so we did a lot of site seeing... lots of archeological sites... and of course, night clubs ... am glad my videos gave you a feel of how beautiful the atmosphere was Marhaban helwa! Uf, I did try to be there, all my Lebanese friends almost kidnapped me, but in the end money spoke, as usual:thumbdown: I know what Beirut nightlife is like, and I'm sure I'd have had the time of my life with you and my friends. And Mika, of course:bleh: Some other time, when I get a digging there, honey:naughty: So glad you had such a wonderful time, and yes: your vids and reports made me feel the athmosphere (I know Lebanese people, that helps too, hehehe). Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Rose, after public demand, and many PMs, I uploaded it... on youtube.. combined it with the pre-show video. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrENGt30OR0 Thank you Racha:wink2:. I love that he's filming you, filming him:roftl::roftl:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 First I must tell the MFC members that I very recently had the opportunity to realize how genuinely good and immensely generous Mica Penniman is. It is so touching that I can't wait to share it with you but it might embarrass him to see it publicized so I must wait for his go-ahead to tell you about it. Second, my daughter has -once again- screwed up her registration... forgotten her password or something, she is hopeless ! So I generously give her my space to report on the Beirut gig. Here it comes : 'I have just spent two days travelling to Beirut and back & two days there, plus an extravagant amount of money but it was worth it and more. First info : Beirut is a danger zone... because of its drivers ! Pity though, because in spite of being deeply scarred the city is beautiful and best discovered by walking through its more secret streets. Second, the people there are unbelievably welcoming and touchingly grateful when you come to Lebanon in spite of the troubles (just a little machine gun firing at night, coming from far away, nothing to write home about and to stop you from going there, you'll love it). I had the privilege to attend Mika's press conference which, in spite of the stately room it took place in, had a village hall meeting atmosphere : kids running all over the place, playing with the mikes, happily fighting each other on the carpet, while their mothers chatted away (they did relax and take it easy) but it was rather sweet. In dire need of a vacation Mika, when he arrived, looked rather drawn and tense but as soon as the press conference began he was his usual self, very much in command, giving each question due consideration before answering it carefully and with surgical precision ; let it be known : Mr Penniman is a tough guy. He had to reject two very kind offers : a proposal from a lady journalist and the mobile phone a little boy wanted to give him to replace his own, which is broken (please, do not each of you send him a cell phone or he will have to move to a much bigger place !) His "mafia" was there, first and foremost his mother who, in spite of obviously being exhausted, had a kind word and a radiant smile for everybody who approached her ; the five Pennimans are very lucky indeed. The gig started more than one hour late (the Lebanese way, a friend of mine from Beirut told me). I was in the front row of the sitting area (a sponsor had chickened out and I got his seat) but I wish I had been standing in front of the stage, that's where the action is. Technically it was not his best concert (in my view, the Werchter one remains the best gig ever) : shortish set, rather small stage... but to say, like Mika, that the atmosphere was electric is the understatement of the century. There was so much love coming up from the audience that it enveloped the whole venue in a kind of warm veil or breeze... words fail me, those of you who were there will know what I mean. And the crowd went wild, of course. Five middle age ladies were sitting next to me, one of them apparently a minister in the new government, and they were very dignified at first, legs elegantly crossed, smiling sweetly and sedately but after the fourth of fifth song they had nearly reached chair-breaking point and were shaking it like everybody else. Awesome ! As for the artists, I truly believe they were levitating ; actually I swear I could see them moving a couple of inches above the stage and I had not been drinking. I wanted to thank Mika on behalf of my mother (see above) and his tour manager had told me at the press conference that I could see him after the show but for security reasons he left the venue just after the encore (which he hardly managed to sing, the audience doing it for him !) Still I can say "I was there" although three days later it still feels slightly unreal, like some experience from an entirely different plane. I taped a good quarter of an hour of the press conference and at least three songs during the show but I am rubbish at anything even mildly technical. If one of you could tell me how to make a mobile phone recording pass onto a portable computer then onto the forum (stop it, one shouldn't laugh at an intellectually handicapped person !) let them give me some instructions on the forum or leave their email or phone number so that I can get in touch with them, I would be so happy to share it with everybody, not many of you could make it to Beirut on that day and the recordings I have seen on utube so far are scarce and short. Thank you for the great pictures of the gig. So long, Marie-Thérèse' I told you, she is hopeless ! Marie-Andrée Thanks for your report and looking forward to your videos thank you for the update... No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Racha THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing SO many beautiful things! I enjoyed everything! Yr detailed and warm report, the fabulous pics, the nice vids......I'm so happy it was such an amazing night .....and above all that Mika could realize a big dream of his at last! Golden cage tickets: great idea! Love the SITM video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Marie-Thérèse and Marie-Andrée thank you very much for yr nice report! I'm happy it was worth travelling so far! and that it was a blast for everybody even for the middle age ladies next to you We had noticed the relaxed atmosphere of the press conference from the pics and we loved it! I'm not surprised when you say Mika is so genuinely good and immensely generous ............he and his mum must be 2 special persons indeed! Unfortunately I can't help you with the technical stuff........ but of course I'd love to see yr recordings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elanorelle Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I love all the reports! thanks so much! it is really making my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 First I must tell the MFC members that I very recently had the opportunity to realize how genuinely good and immensely generous Mica Penniman is. It is so touching that I can't wait to share it with you but it might embarrass him to see it publicized so I must wait for his go-ahead to tell you about it.... I had the privilege to attend Mika's press conference which, in spite of the stately room it took place in, had a village hall meeting atmosphere : kids running all over the place, playing with the mikes, happily fighting each other on the carpet, while their mothers chatted away (they did relax and take it easy) but it was rather sweet.... Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 MIKA!!! Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I SO BADLY WANT TO GO TO LEBANON NOW! but i am afraid i dont think i ever will be able to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 lovely report marie-therese and marie-andrée...thanks! i hope some genius here can give you instructions on how to manage yr videos....hey! we have some very good technological fans here!! no..not me! i'm sure he did something peculiar...i hope you can get permission from him (WOW!) and let us know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 <<Mika in his Beirut The international popstar, born in Lebanon, sends Martyrs' Square in the capital into a frenzy.>> http://tv.repubblica.it/multimedia/repubblicaradiovideo/2617942?p=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avoca Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 that was one touching report... welcome to the mfc and SO glad you had the chance to experience how lovely, mika, his family and his staff are.. First I must tell the MFC members that I very recently had the opportunity to realize how genuinely good and immensely generous Mica Penniman is. It is so touching that I can't wait to share it with you but it might embarrass him to see it publicized so I must wait for his go-ahead to tell you about it. Second, my daughter has -once again- screwed up her registration... forgotten her password or something, she is hopeless ! So I generously give her my space to report on the Beirut gig. Here it comes : 'I have just spent two days travelling to Beirut and back & two days there, plus an extravagant amount of money but it was worth it and more. First info : Beirut is a danger zone... because of its drivers ! Pity though, because in spite of being deeply scarred the city is beautiful and best discovered by walking through its more secret streets. Second, the people are unbelievably welcoming and touchingly grateful when you come to Lebanon in spite of the troubles (just a little machine gun firing at night, coming from far away, nothing to write home about and to stop you from going there, you'll love it). I had the privilege to attend Mika's press conference which, in spite of the stately room it took place in, had a village hall meeting atmosphere : kids running all over the place, playing with the mikes, happily fighting each other on the carpet while their mothers chatted away (they did relax and take it easy) but it was rather sweet. In dire need of a vacation Mika, when he arrived, looked rather drawn and tense but as soon as the press conference began he was his usual self, very much in command, giving each question due consideration before answering it carefully and with surgical precision ; let it be known : Mr Penniman is a tough guy. He had to reject two very kind offers : a proposal from a lady journalist and the mobile phone a little boy wanted to give him to replace his own, which is broken (please, do not each of you send him a cell phone or he will have to move to a much bigger place !) His "mafia" was there, first and foremost his mother who, in spite of obviously being exhausted, had a kind word and a radiant smile for everybody who approached her ; the five Pennimans are very lucky indeed. The gig started more than one hour late (the Lebanese way, a friend of mine from Beirut told me). I was in the front row of the sitting area (a sponsor had chickened out and I got his seat) but I wish I had been standing in front of the stage, that's where the action is. Technically it was not his best concert (in my view, the Werchter one remains the best gig ever) : shortish set, rather small stage... but to say, like Mika, that the atmosphere was electric is the understatement of the century. There was so much love coming up from the audience that it enveloped the whole venue in a kind of warm weil or breeze... words fail me, those of you who were there will know what I mean. And the crowd went wild, of course. Five middle age ladies were sitting next to me, one of them apparently a minister in the new government, and they were very dignified at first, legs elegantly crossed, smiling sweetly and sedately but after the fourth of fifth song they had nearly reached chair-breaking point and were shaking it like everybody else. Awesome ! As for the artists, I truly believe they were levitating ; actually I swear I could see them moving a couple of inches above the stage and I had not been drinking. I wanted to thank Mika on behalf of my mother (see above) and his tour manager had told me at the press conference that I could see him after the show but for security reasons he left the venue just after the encore (which he hardly managed to sing, the audience doing it for him !) Still I can say "I was there" although three days later it still feels slightly unreal, like some experience from an entirely different plane. I taped a good quarter of an hour of the press conference and at least three songs during the show but I am rubbish at anything even mildly technical. If one of you could tell me how to make a mobile phone recording pass onto a portable computer then onto the forum (stop it, one shouldn't laugh at an intellectually handicapped person !) let them give me some instructions on the forum or leave their email or phone number so that I can get in touch with them, I would be so happy to share it with everybody, not many of you could make it to Beirut on that day and the recordings I have seen on utube so far are scarce and short. Thank you for the great pictures of the gig. So long, Marie-Thérèse' I told you, she is hopeless ! Marie-Andrée Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 <<Mika in his Beirut The international popstar, born in Lebanon, sends Martyrs' Square in the capital into a frenzy.>> http://tv.repubblica.it/multimedia/repubblicaradiovideo/2617942?p=3 oh it's so weird! mika's news on italian press! *check for snow in july tomorrow* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 oh it's so weird! mika's news on italian press! *check for snow in july tomorrow* :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 nice international exposure in media... this gig got him lots of reports all over the world.. Clever Mika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 very clever indeed... I mean, in the hights of his UK tour he barely got any space in British media... and now he is on BBC and ITN... smart... About time too - and done without throwing things or getting out his head with various substances first!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Can you translate it for me please Racha - my French is almost nil!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Mika dans L'Orient le jour Mika [/ B] on the cover of L'Orient le jour [/ U] [/ B], "The Lebanese daily French-speaking." A small account of the arrival of Mika [/ B] on Lebanese soil: press conference, interview, and summary of the concert. You can read the article at [/ URL]. Nearly 15,000 people were at Place des Martyrs. Mika's concert was supported by 7 local musicians. A fireworks was launched at the end. We also found out that 600 children from disadvantaged homes were invited to his concert. Finally, the newspaper interviewed Mika [/ B] with an original questionnaire: - What caracter trait describes you best? Impatience - What quality to you prefer in men? Wisdom - What quality to you prefer in women? The patient wisdom - What do you appreciate the most in your friends? Tolerence and forgiveness - What is your main flaw? Sensitivity. In the music world, it is a flaw. - What is your favorite activity ? Drawing - What dream do you have ? Having an art studio with an entire team. - What would be your greatest misfortune? To be in jail - What country would you like to live in? Oh that's the problem, i don't know! - If you weren't Mika, who would you like to be? A visual artist - What is your favorite color? I don't have one - Who is your fictional hero? Winnie The Pooh. - Favorite composers ? Kurt Weill, Harry Nilsson, Stravinsky. - Your favorite painters ? That changes constantly. Right now they are Peter Doig & Barnett Newman. - Real life heros ? Marcel Marceau & the Nobel Peace award winner Rigoberta Menchu. - What do you detest the most? sayadieh ! - How would you like to die ? Not the last one. I would not like to be the last survivor of my family or the people i am close to. -The gift you would like to have? The gift of writing because I'm dyslexic and I do not know spell correctly. - Faults that requires the greatest indulgence? The gossipping of women. - Your motto? I don't have one. And finally, what is most Lebanese in you? He began by answering: "My house, it is typically Lebanese. "But when we specify that we are talking about a character trait , he replies without hesitation:" It is the ability not to get beat down, but to always bounce back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks G We are twins - I love Winnie the Pooh as well "Fault that requires the greatest indulgence - the gossiping of women!!" He has obviously been on the MFC then!!!! :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 oups! I guess I was a little late sorry... Thanks anyway Racha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allegra Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 MISSING CUBITUS HE IS LOST IN MARTYRS SQUARE, BEIRUT DOWNTOWN maybe he is behind a MFC banner special identification marks: he tries to be like a doctor but he has a name of a dog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubitus last activity: a report of a gig done by a british songwriter half lebanese half american speaking french Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 oups! I guess I was a little late sorry... sorry racha, i thought you went off line so i thought i'd help wendi out but.... i didn't know this one... so thank you! Q. what do you detest the most? A. “Siyadiyeh” = it is a Lebanese dish made of rice and fish with gravy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hele_Noor Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 1. Mika in Beirut – Pre Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrENGt30OR02. Mika in Beirut – Love Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiENXVTyapo 3. Mika in Beirut – Big Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55KzhyTRO6o 4. Mika in Beirut – I just can’t Get Enough http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1jQADzvnms 5. Mika in Beirut – Stuck in the Middle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGy2nLdTtMo 6. Mika in Beirut - In Any Other World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vGiyswUsdE 7. Mika in Beirut – Relax (take it easy) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TM3lEDXtiU 8. Mika in Beirut – Grace Kelly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpQ3R7cScsA 9. Mika in Beirut – Thanking the Lebanese Audience http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-OTzc26oQk 10. Mika in Beirut – Relax Encore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXMMvaqY5Bw 11. Mika in Beirut – End of the Concert (fireworks) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqDAFzv_pCM 12. Mika in Beirut – Love Today (drums) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRYf6jtLB9w 13. Mika in Beirut – Lillipop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYubdTVxQvQ 14. Mika in Beirut – Holy Johhny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFalvwyRWrA 15. Mika in Beirut – Speaks Lebanese and introduces “My Interpretation” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXd-kHjOo_w 16. Mika in Beirut – Speaks Lebanese and introduces “Big Girls” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRyUs6vna44 ohohohoooo! I've been watching all your clips twice and probably will watch tomorrow and the day after tomorrow and ... Thank you! May I you? h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hele_Noor Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 MISSING CUBITUS HE IS LOST IN MARTYRS SQUARE, BEIRUT DOWNTOWN maybe he is behind a MFC banner special identification marks: he tries to be like a doctor but he has a name of a dog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubitus last activity: a report of a gig done by a british songwriter half lebanese half american speaking french Hey girl, your humour may kill!!! Did you know that? Don't worry. I think he is having a good time somewhere ( perhaps in Zahle area in the mountains with amazing views around and where's the temp is not so hot as in Beirut in summer?), and right now is being started with the 5th course of his delicious supper:wink2: Check it out http://www.middleeast.com/zahle.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allegra Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Don't worry. I think he is having a good time somewhere ok, i'm not so worried... but... lebanese boys (totally lebanese or half lebanese) known by me, especially the polyglot who live or who lived in France, usually make blog when they are abroad and far from their friends... so Cubitus... where is your blog? will your blog have thousands and thousands of comments in few seconds? bye inhabitant of the islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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