dcdeb Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 (I think this takes the sting out of that "other" review... ) LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Proving that he’s still the flashy showman that charmed crowds across the globe, Mika made his return to Los Angeles last Friday. Fresh off the heels of his second album, the Beirut-born performer brought a whimsical stage show to the Palladium Theatre in Hollywood. After a prologue by good pal Sir Ian McKellan as a newscaster announcing a space launch gone wrong, the flamboyant entertainer delighted his LA audience to hits from his first album and the newly released “The Boy Who Knew Too Much.” Mika “landed” at the Palladium and stepped onstage in an astronaut costume and not long after stripped down to nothing but his undies! Returning to the stage in a colorful jacket and a painted face, Mika opened the show with “Relax (Take It Easy)” an energetic track from his debut “Life in Cartoon Motion.” After performing “Stuck In the Middle,” and “Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)” from his debut, Mika delighted the audience with “Dr. John” from his new CD. During the infectious new single “Blame It On the Girls,” he divided the audience in half, one group singing the title lyric and the other chanting “Blame In On the Boys.” Some songs were even given a makeover — “Lollipop” got a tropical acoustic makeover, and “Billy Brown” got a high-energy update. Mika vocally never sounded better when he debuted “Touches You,” a poppy anthem that sounds like something George Michael may have recorded. He also showcased his vocal range on the ballad “I See You” and reminded everyone that he’s a skilled pianist on “Pick Up Off the Floor.” Having had the pleasure to chat with the Englishman last month, Mika said that his fans in LA were especially enthusiastic. The turnout of mostly girls and gay men didn’t disappoint, most of which were singing and dancing to every catchy tune. Some even wore balloon animal headdresses! Famous friend Katy Perry even showed up to catch the excitement. Mika wrapped it up with an encore that included “Toy Boy,” a song about loneliness, and had everyone jumping one more time for “Grace Kelly,” the song that started it all. http://www.accesshollywood.com/on-the-download-mika-live-in-los-angeles_article_24874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 that's a nice review! thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Much better review, especially the part that says "vocally, mika never sounded better" T4P, Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Much better review, especially the part that says "vocally, mika never sounded better"T4P, Deb. Yeah, that's what I thought was so funny -- since it was the LA show that the other "critic" walked out on, right? Just goes to show how people's perceptions can vary so widely. BTW, Access Hollywood is a popular syndicated entertainment television show here in the US, rather like Entertainment Tonight, if you know what that is. As opposed to "unknown critic"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Touches You was off the f*cking hook at this gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 ...Returning to the stage in a colorful jacket... If by "colorful" they mean black and white... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Touches You was off the f*cking hook at this gig. I know! I can't get it out of my head -- both the visuals and the music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 I know! I can't get it out of my head -- both the visuals and the music I can't stop watching your sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I can't stop watching your sig Isn't it the most adorable thing you've ever seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Isn't it the most adorable thing you've ever seen? Just about. My son, when he was 3, might have been a little more adorable. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Just about. My son, when he was 3, might have been a little more adorable. Maybe. I'll be the judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 very positive review. t4p deb:thumb_yello: If by "colorful" they mean black and white... :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 This is a wonderful review, thanks for posting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Such a nice review! Mika stripped down!:naughty:Must have been hot!:mf_lustslow:Thanks for posting! I really enjoyed reading it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hathor Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Much better review, especially the part that says "vocally, mika never sounded better"T4P, Deb. Yes, that's the bit I loved the most as well!! *high fives the reviewer guy!* T4P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibele Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Realy great review, thanks for posting! =) I sent it to Mr. XXXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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