Yuna Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 STAGE INVASION !! sounds amazing :mf_lustslow: (gotta try next time.....) thanks for the report enigma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laymay kang Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 i can Feel the breath of the concert~ you really happy for that~ Stage, so cool, he looks really happy:blush-anim-cl: T4P~!!:flowers2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 STAGE INVASION !! sounds amazing :mf_lustslow:(gotta try next time.....) thanks for the report enigma I think Mika values his life, Yuna. The crowd in Lebanon look sort of mild, family-oriented, even government officials are there.... a stage invasion would not take on the same sort of proprortions as one in Korea:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Well, I checked the calender from 2008 and his Baalbeck, but I guess it was something different. His gig was a collaboration with the Beiteddine and Baalbeck Festivals and it was held in Martyr's Square in Beirut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Müller Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 And more: first pictures OMG that was just the most fun gig ever! Haven't been back to see other posts so this may be repeating stuff, but anyway here goes with brief report. The setting was the most exquisite setting for a gig that you could imagine. Quite breathtaking with the ruins all lit up, and the stage was just a mass of sunflowers - beautiful. It was all seated, but the second Mika came on everyone stood up, and a few people ran to the stage, swiftly followed by hoardes of us - so my seat got used for about 10 seconds before I was out of it and to the front. Yay, front row - if a bit to the side. Security did try to send us all back but it was a hopeless task as none of us were budging, and then John came along and told them to leave us where we were! Set list - started with Relax, then BG, SITM, Dr John, BB., forget what came next, then KA + Rain, then got distracted by another swarm of security guys trying to move us as a couple of people had managed to get onstage and they were panicking (but we still wouldn't budge!!! And then someone from Mika's organisation told them all to go away and leave us alone, so they slunk off again! Victory!).. Further on there was OMS, HE, Love Today, WAG, GK, Lollipop. Oh and yes there were BG/LGs for the death march and at the end. The funniest bit was of course the seat-cushions being hurled all over the place (well there weren't any balloons!) And the stage ended up just awash with the things, despite Mika's attempts to gather them up by the arnful and hurl them back out! He said (referring to the cushion mayhem) that he was so proud to be half Lebanese! By the end of the show there had been a full-scale stage invasion with dozens of people getting up there, and the secirity guys had just given up completely! I think quite a few of Mika's family were there - I saw his sister who was looking as cold as I was as we seemed to be the only people there not wearing tons of warm clothes! Mika and all the guys looked like they were really really enjoying themselves, and the crowd was great - everyone up and dancing even at the back. I did manage to take a couple of pix, as I took my bag, camera and mobile in. Never even saw a bag deposit place, and no-one stopped people taking pix so don't know what all that stuff that came with the ticket was about!!?! Oh, my pix look fairly rubbish becsuse I am simply too exciteable to control a camera! I'll see what they look like when I get home, although It may not be till after Eden! Anyway it's 2.30am now and I have a long flight back tomorrow so guess I should go to bed! I wouldn't have missed this trip for the world, and I just thank Mika for being the perfect excuse for visiting Lebanon, which is GREAT by the way. I'm not sure any gig will top this one! But then I've never been to the Eden Project before so you never know! Thanks a lot for the pics and the report... It realy was a golden night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kianna Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 mika looks like he is on fire! On fire? Oh dear. That's not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 On fire? Oh dear. That's not good. well, no, that way isn't good! he was hot! is that better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laymay kang Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 On fire? Oh dear. That's not good. good pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherol Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thanks for the report enigma! Sounds like it was amazing! The stage looks lovely with all of those sunflowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wonderful report enigma- hope you have an OK flight home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thank you Enigma for taking time to write your fantastic report so soon :wub2: Everything sounds just amazing!! Pics are so beautiful. Sunflowers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) :mf_lustslow:From Twitter by @Jennhaddad http://twitter.com/Jennhaddad :flowers2::flowers2:Thanks Jennifer !! the Big Doll http://twitpic.com/1zqmbz the weird girls http://twitpic.com/1zqm55 http://twitpic.com/1zqlxa mika in baalbeck http://twitpic.com/1zqlj7 Colorful Brides http://twitpic.com/1zqofq Baalbeck http://twitpic.com/1zqonl The stage http://twitpic.com/1zqq9i The band http://twitpic.com/1zqqfr The Big doll http://twitpic.com/1zqqtk With The garbage can drums http://twitpic.com/1zqr3s The ending http://twitpic.com/1zqrf4 Bye Mika http://twitpic.com/1zqrnd The Flying Cushions http://twitpic.com/1zqrrg & then it's A small pic but you get the idea what happened to the stage http://twitpic.com/1zqst3 :bow::bow:Thanks a lot Jennifer!! Edited June 25, 2010 by Kumazzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia2a Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 awwwww thank you so much for posting:wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) from 'beirutnightlife' online! with a lot of pics! http://www.beirutnightlife.com/events/mika-an-amazing-opening-for-baalbeck-international-festival-2010/ sorry if already posted edit: yes, it was posted! Edited June 25, 2010 by robertina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 From Twitter http://twitpic.com/photos/GeorgeZamroud :flowers2::flowers2:Thanks for posting Mr.George Zam --------------------------------------------------------------- "Mika @ Baalbeck " the stage http://twitpic.com/1zqoit "Mika @ Baalbeck " the colourful outfit http://twitpic.com/1zqpb3 "Mika @ Baalbeck " http://twitpic.com/1zqpmv "Mika @ Baalbeck " the red white stripes http://twitpic.com/1zqq32 "Mika @ Baalbeck " i loved the girl backing up mika with her voice http://twitpic.com/1zqqdh http://twitpic.com/1zqpmv - hehehehe thanks! that was when we slipped off in front of the stage "Mika @ Baalbeck " The garbage bins drums http://twitpic.com/1zqqtj "Mika @ Baalbeck " Sitting on the huge doll http://twitpic.com/1zqrve "Mika @ Baalbeck " HIS SHOES http://twitpic.com/1zqs8a "Mika @ Baalbeck " the cushions on the stage http://twitpic.com/1zqsux "Mika @ Baalbeck " the famous ruin BAALBECK http://twitpic.com/1zqt57 He took many PIX for Mika & MFCers!! :bowThanks a lot.Mr.George Zam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracekelly85 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 awwwwww Thanks so much to Enigma for the wonderful report and thanks to the other for pics! I think it was a magic night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineverer Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 thanks for the report, enigma! this sounds like such an awesome show! also, at the fan who grabbed his ankle in one of the photos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Mika Inflames Baalbeck - Naharnet Newsdesk http://bit.ly/dvEon2 http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/getstory?openform&5F4C365C3B3A0C39C225774D0022E013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire cat Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Hello evrybody! I hope you enjoyed the live feed of the gig.. it was so much fun... one of the best gigs ever! as I said before, I didnt have a camera on me so everything i took was with my horrible mobile phone camera.. so the quality is horrible.. and you will need to use your imagination.. Sorry to hear that Enigma froze.. I knew how the weather is going to be and had extra jacket on me.. but the weather was beautiful.. the set fantastic.. so much effort is made to make it look amazing.. the overall crowd had so many diverse ages and social groups... all had one thing in common their love of music and partying.. and they proved it to Mika.. the only difference is that not everybody knew all the lyrics word for word (which is more common in Europe)... but everyone shook their hips and jumped up and down... of course, like in every gig, there will be those off teenage girls and boys that invade the stage and try to hug mika... but the overall crowd was civilized and genuinely enjoyed their time.. the location is magical.. I have seen a concert there before.. .it it always gives me goose bumps to be in the middle of a magical Roman temple with thousands of people enjoying music.. Mr Penniman had so much energy.. he was friendly and at ease... big smile at all times... very theatrical as usual... I sensed a great vibe from the whole band.. like they are a bunch of friends performing.. . His voice was great.. too bad my video doesn't give it justice... For a Lebanese, it sure made me proud as he mentioned it several times how proud he is.. .and jokingly explained how weak is his arabic.. although it wasn't at all.. and I was very impressed with his vocab ... though his accent is that of an English man The show was entertaining.. he was very energetic.. .like he drank a dozen of red bulls... over my shoulder was amazing.. his voice intact.. and the whole crowd froze in amazement... he dedicated it to us... and told us that he always wanted to sing it in Lebanon since he wrote it at the age of 15.. . We are Golden started the craziness... this is when the whole crowd took the seat cushions out and started throwing them in the air... it sort of reminded me of my graduation day when we all threw our hats ... Mika was pleasantly surprised and even started reciprocating by throwing a bunch of cushions back at the crowd .. this stayed till the end... when he left and the stage invasion started... I was exhausted and had to leave immediately... saw John the manager and said hello.. he was the same gentleman as always.. saw the cameraman... as always taking footage of the event... I have some low resolution pictures that are really bad.. but if you want I can upload... will also share the videos.. though I only took 2 since i didnt have a good camera and didnt want to waste it looking into a lense instead of jumping up and down xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire cat Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Over my shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 thank you racha, i'm so happy for you, making it possible to see Mika in your country, instead of a common london gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire cat Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 We are Golden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflygal Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thank you enigma and chesire cat for your wonderful reports!! :flowers2:I would have so loved to be there! It must have been amazing!! We are Golden Ahh, the now infamous flying cushions! This is so funny:roftl: Great video:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkycowgirl Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 thank you all for the reports and pictures...just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basicamenteyo Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 OMG that was just the most fun gig ever! Haven't been back to see other posts so this may be repeating stuff, but anyway here goes with brief report. The setting was the most exquisite setting for a gig that you could imagine. Quite breathtaking with the ruins all lit up, and the stage was just a mass of sunflowers - beautiful. It was all seated, but the second Mika came on everyone stood up, and a few people ran to the stage, swiftly followed by hoardes of us - so my seat got used for about 10 seconds before I was out of it and to the front. Yay, front row - if a bit to the side. Security did try to send us all back but it was a hopeless task as none of us were budging, and then John came along and told them to leave us where we were! that´s the way it works!! any other manager would have kicked fan´s @ss... things like these make us feel mika so close to us... i think mika´s and team mika´s behaviour is exemplary...and if we don´t disturb him,he will be so approachable with us as always.... thanx for your reports and your pics and vids girls!!! i think mika is the most rentable pop star to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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