marlau_20zr Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a160069/mika-admits-im-a-sht-pianist.html Monday, June 15 2009, 16:50 BST By David Balls, Music Reporter Mika has claimed that he could never make it as a classical artist because he is a "sh*t pianist". The star, who released EP 'Songs For Sorrow' last week, was briefly enrolled at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London before deciding to focus on a pop career. "I know I'm a sh*t pianist - one of the worst I've ever met who does my job - and a mediocre classical singer," he told The Observer. "I tried to hide it from my peers at college but I knew what I wanted out of it. I have no delusions of grandeur. I know that I write pop songs, and I know that I am meant to be doing what I am doing because I realised it made me tick as a little boy." The 25-year-old added that his mum recognised his musical potential when he was at an early age and sought private tuition to develop his piano and singing skills. "From the age of about ten, my mum made me practise every day. She was extremely tough with me," he said. "She realised that my oddness had some sort of purpose. She realised how I was very insular as a child. Socially extremely insular, but creatively, extremely loud. "She realised that for me not to end completely f**ked up, she had to help me." Mika releases the follow-up to debut album Life In Cartoon Motion in September. sorry if it was already posted it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kata Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That's our man A sexually confused sh#t pianist *waiting for the next random headline* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That's our man A sexually confused sh#t pianist *waiting for the next random headline* You've just said it haven't you? :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikalollipop_karla Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 thanks for you post i love it:mf_lustslow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That's our man A sexually confused sh#t pianist *waiting for the next random headline* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marianne84 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That's our man A sexually confused sh#t pianist *waiting for the next random headline* I wonder what it could be about... I can already see the next headline: Mika to move countryside for vegetables Mika wants to move "somewhere in the countryside, because I want to follow that nice English tradition of pop stars making vegetables and cheese..." Then he recants: "To tell you the truth, that fills me with horror." Surely it'll be about anything else than the next album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I wonder what it could be about... I can already see the next headline: Mika to move countryside for vegetables Mika wants to move "somewhere in the countryside, because I want to follow that nice English tradition of pop stars making vegetables and cheese..." Then he recants: "To tell you the truth, that fills me with horror." Surely it'll be about anything else than the next album. Classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkly1 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 You've just said it haven't you?:roftl: she sure has, now who is gonna make the "Mika's next dodgy attention seeking headline" thread lol I am sure we could help them think some up lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I wonder what it could be about... I can already see the next headline: Mika to move countryside for vegetables Mika wants to move "somewhere in the countryside, because I want to follow that nice English tradition of pop stars making vegetables and cheese..." Then he recants: "To tell you the truth, that fills me with horror." Surely it'll be about anything else than the next album. That's our man A sexually confused sh#t pianist *waiting for the next random headline* I'm a **** pianist! And I like cheese and vegetables! I must be related to Mika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm a **** pianist! And I like cheese and vegetables!I must be related to Mika! and I am a mediocre writer but no lonely alcoholic so I am not related to that song:mf_rosetinted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 its an extract from the Observer's article http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18767 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlau_20zr Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 its an extract from the Observer's article http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18767 yes dcdeb told me, but i had aldeady made a thread about it sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natmika Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 God, and the Observer article was quite long so we should expect new "articles" about Mika for a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikalollipop_karla Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 its an extract from the Observer's article http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18767 thanks mari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etoile2roses Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) he is not the better pianist on earth, but he makes the most beautiful songs I have ever heard , some other artistes play piano better than him but they does not touch my heart as Mika does ... he is just perfect in his own way and with his sensibility I wonder what it could be about... I can already see the next headline: Mika to move countryside for vegetables Mika wants to move "somewhere in the countryside, because I want to follow that nice English tradition of pop stars making vegetables and cheese..." Then he recants: "To tell you the truth, that fills me with horror." For this quote, I would say to Mika "never say never" you don't know where the weather can drive you sometimes (I don't know if I can say it in english, nevermind) Edited June 15, 2009 by Etoile2roses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposa Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That's our man A sexually confused sh#t pianist *waiting for the next random headline* hehe, I love you, Kata! (and these journalists of course!!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Oh give me a break:roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura* Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm so happy M is a **** pianist...because he's developed his own music and has written fabby new songs! :wub2: He should definitely stop this self-bashing attitude. BTW it's so difficult to be a good pianist or classical musician in general if you can't read music. Almost impossible I would say. I can play Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, etc... but I can't play and sing M's songs as he wonderfully does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeve272 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've played piano for years and I'm still googley-eyed when I see him play...and on top of that, knowing he came up with those wonderful works.... he's a fabulous pianist, regardless of whether he believes it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywonka Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've played piano for years and I'm still googley-eyed when I see him play...and on top of that, knowing he came up with those wonderful works.... he's a fabulous pianist, regardless of whether he believes it! I think so too, and though i'm no expert on classical music, i think he's underrating himself again.. I just don't like it when he jumps on the piano... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeve272 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think so too, and though i'm no expert on classical music, i think he's underrating himself again.. I just don't like it when he jumps on the piano... OMG you don't like it either!!! I posted this in some gig thread when I first saw him doing that....for me, it just makes me cringe because IMO musical instruments should be respected. I could never, ever step on a piano....it's just too beautiful to disrespect like that! I'm glad someone else agrees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura* Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think so too, and though i'm no expert on classical music, i think he's underrating himself again.. I just don't like it when he jumps on the piano... I've played the piano for about 15 years. (only classical music) Of course he's a **** pianist if you judge him according to the standards of classical music. But he makes pop music (and Jeez! what music! ), that's why he shouldn't be so harsh towards himself. I'm sure his voice sounded great singing Schubert's lieder, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywonka Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 OMG you don't like it either!!! I posted this in some gig thread when I first saw him doing that....for me, it just makes me cringe because IMO musical instruments should be respected. I could never, ever step on a piano....it's just too beautiful to disrespect like that! I'm glad someone else agrees! Exactly! Not only should instruments be respected but also they are not cheap, so it's a bit harsh to step and jump on something most people could hardly afford, IMO... There's a video where the whole band is on the top of the piano, the last one climbing being Alexander and then the vid ends...Dunno who else got there too... But then Mika must have his reasons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeve272 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Exactly! Not only should instruments be respected but also they are not cheap, so it's a bit harsh to step and jump on something most people could hardly afford, IMO... There's a video where the whole band is on the top of the piano, the last one climbing being Alexander and then the vid ends...Dunno who else got there too... But then Mika must have his reasons... I agree completely! Whoa, I haven't seen that video....surprised it didn't break! that's crazy... I know Mika loves to jump but I don't understand why he has to do it on a piano.... I think we should ask him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I know Mika loves to jump but I don't understand why he has to do it on a piano.... I think we should ask him Erm, to give us a better view of his legs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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