lollipop_monkey Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Beautiful, Mana And yes, LA is back to being really hot Yesssss! I'm rolling up to that gig in a freakin' bikini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Yesssss! I'm rolling up to that gig in a freakin' bikini. Okay, Mana. Well it says it'll be 80 degree Fahrenheit next Friday, but that's in the Valley, so it'll probably be in the 70s for the gig area. I'm cool with the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 My vids (not in HQ for some) Beginning of the show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt31LPSnZBA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leot2aEzNhk Mika signing autographs The crowd screaming for him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNE7i60wy1M PDA before the gig http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4g-xISpDM Lollipop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69IVyNHJgok Dr John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UXZcxJxKp0 Blame It On The Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15LjKeA5ECQ A part of Stuck In The Middle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5A84ZQ-kag We Are Golden Touches Tou T4P!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Part 2 *sappiness warning* I See You was a little intense for me. I usually find myself singing along at all gigs (not just Mika's), but there's definitely something about this particular song. I find that looking at Mika while singing along to the lyrics "you mean the world to me but you'll never know" makes me feel slightly naked - becuase it's embarassingly accurate. I don't mean to come across as a stalker-like, rabid fangurl, but in all honesty discovering Mika's music really has changed my life, in ways he'll never really know. And admittedly, from the outside I can see how that would be a bit weird, and for that I'm glad he'll never know. Because here's some kid from London who happened to get a record deal, and some chick from western Canada is going on about how his music has impacted her oh-so-greatly. But it's true. I mean, I look at the places I've travelled, I look at my music collection (not even just his songs, but other artists I've discovered through him and MFCers) and I look at the people I consider friends; all have been shaped because I happened to hear the song Grace Kelly and get sucked in. And so yes, for that reason "you mean the world to me, but you'll never know" does have something of an impact. This gig went by SO fast. I was feeling really sick at the Toronto gig (I think because I hadn't had any water all day - let that be a lesson!) but at this gig I was feeling fantastic, and was still on a high from Toronto. I felt like the set lasted about ten minutes, but really it was closer to an hour and a half. One of the best songs is We Are Golden. Even Grace Kelly pales in comparison. It seemed everyone in the place was on their feet, jumping even. And then when Mika got to the "we are not what you think we are, we are GOLDEN!" line he looked up at the balcony and his face just lit up. I turned around and could see the whole venue just vibrating, chanting that mantra. My advice? If you're at a Mika gig and it's not all one level - as in, if it's sloped or if there are balconies - turn around during that part of We Are Golden and just see what Mika sees, all those people just immersed in that message. It's a pretty freakin' cool sight. I didn't take any pics or vids because my camera hates Mika. It was working fine in the Toronto queue, started going wonky during Gary Go, then totally crapped out when Mika got on stage. I even tried to take pics after the Toronto gig, and it just wasn't working. Then I get home, try it today, and it totally works. Thanks a lot, stupid thing. I SEE YOU: 100% agree. WE ARE GOLDEN: 100% agree. I was at the back of Bloomsbury Ballroom so I managed to see everything from the back haha, but it was still really good, because you could still see people rocking out to it and chanting "we are not what you think we are!" I think WAG is a powerful song live with a raving audience. CAMERA: LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Mana, as per usual, I love your report. And I have to say that I think the reason the song "I See You" touches so many of us is exactly because we feel like that about Mika. I can't even imagine him singing it in front of me and me singing it back at him. I would wonder if my feelings were written all over my face, plain for everyone to see. I don't think I want to be that "naked" as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Part 1Then Mika appears, clad in a space suit. He strips down to his white boxers and gazes around, and you'd swear that he really was in outerspace. He walks off the side of the stage, the lights go down, and they launch into Relax. Part 2 I think this was the best performance of Billy Brown that I'd ever seen. Mika started on his little keyboard thing, but then got up and came out toward the audience. It's usually one of the mellow-er songs, but the audience was really rocking. *sappiness warning* I See You was a little intense for me. I usually find myself singing along at all gigs (not just Mika's), but there's definitely something about this particular song. I find that looking at Mika while singing along to the lyrics "you mean the world to me but you'll never know" makes me feel slightly naked - becuase it's embarassingly accurate. I don't mean to come across as a stalker-like, rabid fangurl, but in all honesty discovering Mika's music really has changed my life, in ways he'll never really know. And admittedly, from the outside I can see how that would be a bit weird, and for that I'm glad he'll never know. Because here's some kid from London who happened to get a record deal, and some chick from western Canada is going on about how his music has impacted her oh-so-greatly. But it's true. I mean, I look at the places I've travelled, I look at my music collection (not even just his songs, but other artists I've discovered through him and MFCers) and I look at the people I consider friends; all have been shaped because I happened to hear the song Grace Kelly and get sucked in. And so yes, for that reason "you mean the world to me, but you'll never know" does have something of an impact. guess this is true for most of us One of the best songs is We Are Golden. Even Grace Kelly pales in comparison. It seemed everyone in the place was on their feet, jumping even. And then when Mika got to the "we are not what you think we are, we are GOLDEN!" line he looked up at the balcony and his face just lit up. I turned around and could see the whole venue just vibrating, chanting that mantra. My advice? If you're at a Mika gig and it's not all one level - as in, if it's sloped or if there are balconies - turn around during that part of We Are Golden and just see what Mika sees, all those people just immersed in that message. It's a pretty freakin' cool sight. thanks loads Mana!! yr reports are always great and heartfelt!! you make us feel and touch the gig's vibe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 My vids (not in HQ for some) Beginning of the show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt31LPSnZBA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leot2aEzNhk Mika signing autographs The crowd screaming for him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNE7i60wy1M PDA before the gig http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4g-xISpDM Lollipop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69IVyNHJgok Dr John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UXZcxJxKp0 Blame It On The Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15LjKeA5ECQ A part of Stuck In The Middle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5A84ZQ-kag We Are Golden Touches Tou thank u v much Caro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Yes Mana, i saw his face light up a few times & i turned around to see what he could see... WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B!anka Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 [ Danie, Long, Suzie, with Vero on the floor in the yellow pants, Bab, ? , Christine, Aurelien Sara, Mana, Aurelien, Christine, Danie I loooooooove the make-ups girls! Thanks for doing it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 *sappiness warning* I See You was a little intense for me. I usually find myself singing along at all gigs (not just Mika's), but there's definitely something about this particular song. I find that looking at Mika while singing along to the lyrics "you mean the world to me but you'll never know" makes me feel slightly naked - becuase it's embarassingly accurate. I don't mean to come across as a stalker-like, rabid fangurl, but in all honesty discovering Mika's music really has changed my life, in ways he'll never really know. And admittedly, from the outside I can see how that would be a bit weird, and for that I'm glad he'll never know. Because here's some kid from London who happened to get a record deal, and some chick from western Canada is going on about how his music has impacted her oh-so-greatly. But it's true. I mean, I look at the places I've travelled, I look at my music collection (not even just his songs, but other artists I've discovered through him and MFCers) and I look at the people I consider friends; all have been shaped because I happened to hear the song Grace Kelly and get sucked in. And so yes, for that reason "you mean the world to me, but you'll never know" does have something of an impact. I never get tired of reading things like this because I know it relates to so many of us! Beautiful report as always Mana, thank you! It makes my truly happy that you are taking the time to write this kind of detailed and interesting reports! To share ones experiences is one of the foundation pillars of the MFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meum303 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 As i'm so good in english and really tired i'll be short As i said before last night was amazing! Mika was in shape and the crowd was on fire! I have had the chance to meet some mfcers and i want to say Long: you're a really nice guy! It was a pleasure to meet you even if my english is really bad and I promise you that next time i will be much better and a huge thanks to dragon lady for your help you are so kind After the show I waited close to the stage when a man arrived with Cherisse's drumstick and he gave me one! We waited outside close to 2 hours and finally met John and the musicians and they chatted with the people. I saw quickly Mrs Penniman and Yasmine. Imma noticed that i had a drumstick and said to me how much i was lucky. As i want to ask Cherisse for sign it but don't have a pencil she go inside the tour bus to took one and gave it to me! She and Cherisse are so sweet! And Mika arrived with a huge bunch of flowers on his face as if he wanted to hide and stayed for less than 5 minutes but i managed to have an autograph and a pic with him Once again sorry for my bad english! T'en fais pas pour ton anglais, on comprend très bien! En passant,tu est très chanceuse avoir su, je serais resté moi aussi après le show. Si par hasard tu avais filmé mika quand il est sorti avec les fleurs... pourrais tu publier ton vidéo et-ou ta photo.... c'est moi qui lui ai donné les fleurs, et je n'ai pas de souvenir! Merci d'avance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroLollipop Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 T'en fais pas pour ton anglais, on comprend très bien! En passant,tu est très chanceuse avoir su, je serais resté moi aussi après le show. Si par hasard tu avais filmé mika quand il est sorti avec les fleurs... pourrais tu publier ton vidéo et-ou ta photo.... c'est moi qui lui ai donné les fleurs, et je n'ai pas de souvenir! Merci d'avance! Ah bon tant mieux alors merci! Malheureusement je n'ai pas filmé ou pris de photo ce que je regrette beaucoup mais peut-être qu'il y a quelqu'un d'autre qui l'a fait Je me souviens juste qu'il sortait du garage et qu'il se cachait le visage derrière son bouquet et que je lui ai dit: Hey Mika on sait que c'est toi! ou quelque chose du genre et qu'il a sourit et dit salut en retour. Ensuite il est allé le porter dans l'autobus en nous disant qu'il reviendrait... dommage que tu ne sois pas resté! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Wonderful reports, everyone! Thanks so much for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 After 3 days of late nights that included a lot of walking, queuing, chatting, laughing and all sorts of unplanned craziness and Mika gig - here we are on a 6 hour train ride to Montreal. Thank God for no queuing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thousands of people to watch Mika at le Place des Arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 After 3 days of late nights that included a lot of walking, queuing, chatting, laughing and all sorts of unplanned craziness and Mika gig - here we are on a 6 hour train ride to Montreal. Thank God for no queuing! Lots and lots of laughing! I had the bestest time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Ok, I'm being terribly lazy with my report for both Toronto and Montreal , so in the meantime here are the pictures that I took. Nothing spectacular but they are fun and reflect the fantastic experience that we had those few days . I miss you all so much already http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=220526208&albumId=1322151 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=220526208&albumId=1322156 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroLollipop Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Some interviews he made in Mtl last week (in french) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpfyoaOueeA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZl3JX2akEg http://www.musiqueplus.com/l-univers-musiqueplus/videos/mika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 My vids (not in HQ for some) Beginning of the show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt31LPSnZBA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leot2aEzNhk Mika signing autographs The crowd screaming for him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNE7i60wy1M PDA before the gig http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4g-xISpDM Lollipop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69IVyNHJgok Dr John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UXZcxJxKp0 Blame It On The Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15LjKeA5ECQ A part of Stuck In The Middle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5A84ZQ-kag We Are Golden Touches Tou thanks so much for the vids Part 2One of the best songs is We Are Golden. Even Grace Kelly pales in comparison. It seemed everyone in the place was on their feet, jumping even. And then when Mika got to the "we are not what you think we are, we are GOLDEN!" line he looked up at the balcony and his face just lit up. I turned around and could see the whole venue just vibrating, chanting that mantra. My advice? If you're at a Mika gig and it's not all one level - as in, if it's sloped or if there are balconies - turn around during that part of We Are Golden and just see what Mika sees, all those people just immersed in that message. It's a pretty freakin' cool sight. mana you describe the we are golden moment so beautifully:wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Some interviews he made in Mtl last week (in french) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpfyoaOueeA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZl3JX2akEg http://www.musiqueplus.com/l-univers-musiqueplus/videos/mika tks Caro!! last link doesn't work for me found an old interview from 2007 I had never seen @ Musicmax Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 found an old interview from 2007 I had never seen @ Musicmax Montreal Great find! Thank you Can someone translate the interesting parts please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroLollipop Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 According to Mika he will be back in Montreal very very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 According to Mika he will be back in Montreal very very soon! i think he said the same thing to vero last time & it took him 1 1/2 year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) According to Mika he will be back in Montreal very very soon! i think he said the same thing to vero last time & it took him 1 1/2 year You forget that he is officially lost in space. So he said in 1955 that he'd be back soon - it might mean 2011 or 2025. Edited October 19, 2009 by suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 You forget that he is officially lost in space. So he said in 1955 that he'd be back soon - it might mean 2011 or 2025. You have a point there ... he's not even on our planet at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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