dcdeb Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) Mika in Reykjavik, Iceland December 18, 2012 ---------- REPORTS ---------- dcdeb http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3851550&postcount=3 tiibet http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3851687&postcount=15 Jola Ice http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3853587&postcount=45 ---------- PICTURES ---------- dcdeb http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3851550&postcount=3 http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3851784&postcount=21 Jola Ice or https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107761942372887979541/albums/5823737849752091697/5823737855807321474 Professional pics http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3852028&postcount=25 ---------- VIDEOS ---------- dcdeb Happy Holidays from Mika! Jola Ice tiibet from Youtube: http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3851700&postcount=16 Edited December 29, 2012 by mari62 updating content - post 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 hurry up!!!! please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 So I'll just tease you with a very brief report and a few photos for now. The show was sold out -- 1200 tickets -- which I was glad to learn the other day, because I really wasn't sure how popular Mika was in Iceland. (The girl standing next to me tonight said that his first album was wildly popular, but the latest one, not so much... although she and her boyfriend were clearly fans and had been learning the lyrics to the new songs in anticipation of the concert.) Mika seemed to be feeling fine, and also seemed happy that the crowd was pretty enthusiastic. (Of course, they were really pumped up after the fantastic opening act. The girl next to me told me the guy's name was Pall Oska, I think -- Nina has the proper spelling -- but they told me that he's very very famous in Iceland, he's huge in fact, and has been around for quite some time. He was very flamboyant, but extremely entertaining -- I really did enjoy him.) In any case, the show was fantastic, very high energy. We had heard Mika sound-checking Make You Happy, which made ME happy... but alas, he didn't perform it for some reason. Otherwise, the set list was about the same as always -- although I missed Blame it on the Girls, a personal favorite. He told a very funny story about being stuck in the snow earlier in the afternoon while they were touring around the countryside, and he just generally seemed very happy to be there. After the show, a few of us waited for him -- a kind person from the venue allowed us to wait inside, instead of out in the truly freezing cold night. And when Mika finally came down to us, we had a very lovely conversation, and then, well, we made a video, which you've seen the result of. Please tell me that I did a good job, as Mika clearly doubted my video recording ability Will come back with a fuller report and more stories when I get back home from Iceland... I'm here until Thursday late! Brrrrrrrrrr.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 hurry up!!!! please!!! Hey! It would have gone faster if somebody <cough cough> had made this thread for me so I didn't have to make it myself. :wink2: Also, it's 2:30 a.m. and I'm sitting here in the hotel's restaurant -- I had to move out of the lobby, because they wanted to clean it! I'm doing this down here so as not to awaken my jet-lagged husband. Who, BTW, enjoyed the show, but didn't wait with us to meet Mika -- he just couldn't stay awake any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathouzouf Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 So I'll just tease you with a very brief report and a few photos for now. The show was sold out -- 1200 tickets -- which I was glad to learn the other day, because I really wasn't sure how popular Mika was in Iceland. (The girl standing next to me tonight said that his first album was wildly popular, but the latest one, not so much... although she and her boyfriend were clearly fans and had been learning the lyrics to the new songs in anticipation of the concert.) Mika seemed to be feeling fine, and also seemed happy that the crowd was pretty enthusiastic. (Of course, they were really pumped up after the fantastic opening act. The girl next to me told me the guy's name was Pall Oska, I think -- Nina has the proper spelling -- but they told me that he's very very famous in Iceland, he's huge in fact, and has been around for quite some time. He was very flamboyant, but extremely entertaining -- I really did enjoy him.) In any case, the show was fantastic, very high energy. We had heard Mika sound-checking Make You Happy, which made ME happy... but alas, he didn't perform it for some reason. Otherwise, the set list was about the same as always -- although I missed Blame it on the Girls, a personal favorite. He told a very funny story about being stuck in the snow earlier in the afternoon while they were touring around the countryside, and he just generally seemed very happy to be there. After the show, a few of us waited for him -- a kind person from the venue allowed us to wait inside, instead of out in the truly freezing cold night. And when Mika finally came down to us, we had a very lovely conversation, and then, well, we made a video, which you've seen the result of. Please tell me that I did a good job, as Mika clearly doubted my video recording ability Will come back with a fuller report and more stories when I get back home from Iceland... I'm here until Thursday late! Brrrrrrrrrr.... You did a really good job! Thanks for doing it and enjoy Iceland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 deb u basically have this whole thread for yourself since only 3 MFC-ers RSVP-ed for this gig :aah: sounds great! glad u had a good time and yes ur video-ing skills are top notch! can't wait to hear more...enjoy the rest of your special trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krjsantos Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Fantastic Deb, I loved the video really a good job Thank you so much and enjoy your hollidays Merry Xmas and Happy New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Hey! It would have gone faster if somebody <cough cough> had made this thread for me so I didn't have to make it myself. :wink2: Also, it's 2:30 a.m. and I'm sitting here in the hotel's restaurant -- I had to move out of the lobby, because they wanted to clean it! I'm doing this down here so as not to awaken my jet-lagged husband. Who, BTW, enjoyed the show, but didn't wait with us to meet Mika -- he just couldn't stay awake any longer. i just got home from the restaurant (see colorful cows i tweeted earlier ) & was about to make the thread, but then i saw that you had started it yourself Deb that video is LOVELY!! MIKA??? did you hear me? Deb's video is absof**kinglutely amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I am obviously being a bit thick here as I haven't seen a vid. I will find it. SO pleased to hear that it went well - and that it was sold out. I read with interest your comment about the opening act. One of my overiding memories of Icleand is how patriotic they are - and how they love their home grown musicians. I bet it was great. I hope you are really enjoying your trip - it certainly sounds like you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 The video's here. Members only. http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27679 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 The video's here. Members only. http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27679 Thanks Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stéph2222 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 thanks for your report and thanks for vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysady Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thank you,the vid is great ! and Curtis is funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks a lot for the video message Deb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) Not going to write a proper report, but a few words about Iceland and the Reykjavik show (will share some pics and maybe vids later). For the first time ever I was probably more excited about the country/place I visited than the gig itself. Still, traveling to see a concert is the best way to travel and I enjoyed sightseeing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday morning and saw the gig as the final event on Tuesday evening. I fell in love with Iceland the moment I walked out of the airport (actually already at the airport after meeting such friendly people). It's definitely the most beautiful country I've seen. I can find darkness, coldness, snow, ice and even northern lights in Finland too, but Iceland is very, very special in so many ways and I couldn't believe I was finally able to see some volcanic phenomenons in real life and the cold light was beautiful. Also, I had absolutely no idea Reykjavik is full of cozy, even quirky cafes and stylish little restaurants, the food was incredible! The supporting act made the venue explode! We heard later he was one of the most famous and popular artists in Iceland and I can very well believe it. I loved his performance, very entertaining and camp! And yes, the audience probably loved him even more than they loved Mika, but the atmosphere was good during the gig and at least people in a few front rows knew the lyrics for all the new songs (but the reaction to GK was still massive compared to the other songs). As Deb already told the gig was very good and high-energy. He chatted a bit but didn't joke or much interact with the band as he did in Manchester. I enjoyed the show but somehow couldn't help but thinking how it was the last show of tour and listening to Stardust and UW was even a bit sad (both were absolutely beautiful:wub2:). No polkadot setting but the crew had polkadot outfits while throwing the balloons in the end Nice party style ending with balloons and some confetti. Was a fantastic detail to see the northern lights when walking out of the venue. The weather was freezing though and the stuff was really kind and let us wait inside (only 5 people, three MFCers and 2 locals) and he met us on his way out. He came directly to Deb and shaked hands with her and everyone after her and when it was my turn I planned to shake his hand but he was like, um, no. And he wasn't sure what to do but eventually high-fived He was really relaxed and chatty but very determined to keep the discussion between Deb and him (very well deserved ) so I wasn't in a position to ask much questions but I gave him my Christmas card and he promised to read it and he was very smiling and sweet. Watching him making the video for MFC was a very surprising and special threat and so much fun especially Curtis playing next to him. He asked Deb to film and I pushed him to the pic (with a wheel thing he found from the lobby) and as you saw from the vid he talked in very sweet way. Lovely ending for the tour Still fangurling when I watch the vid, lol! Edit: Oh, I forgot, saw him at the airport on my way home and waved good bye. I felt sorry for him because he didn't have much time to walk around in Reykjavik and I'm sure he would have enjoyed it a lot. But well, he did at least a short Iceland tour. Edit2: a HUGE thank to Deb and Bianca for the company and Bianca for being our travel guide. Felt amazing to be able to find so many interesting places/restaurants etc during my short stay. Edited December 19, 2012 by tiibet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 YouTube uploaded by user : http://www.youtube.com/user/itsULFARVIKTOR/videos?flow=grid&view=0 Relax [YOUTUBE]n9swtd2BeZk[/YOUTUBE] Blue Eyes [YOUTUBE]lOcu48qFlUU[/YOUTUBE] BB [YOUTUBE]TdMr4_7GM2c[/YOUTUBE] BG [YOUTUBE]SBikf5X3zls[/YOUTUBE] GK [YOUTUBE]6xCds66Yu64[/YOUTUBE] Love Today [YOUTUBE]Jf5adv1whwk[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Hey! It would have gone faster if somebody <cough cough> had made this thread for me so I didn't have to make it myself. :wink2: Also, it's 2:30 a.m. and I'm sitting here in the hotel's restaurant -- I had to move out of the lobby, because they wanted to clean it! I'm doing this down here so as not to awaken my jet-lagged husband. Who, BTW, enjoyed the show, but didn't wait with us to meet Mika -- he just couldn't stay awake any longer. will you fire us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thank you for the video, Deb! It is his best message to his fans, as far as I can recall. Glad you all had a great time there. PS: I really liked the pictures you tweeted as well, so I already have Iceland in my spring / summer travel plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaraMay Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm so happy you had a wonderful time Nina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyD Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 The video message is CLASSIC!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!! You did a superb job Deb . . VERY professional!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 I took no videos this time, and to be honest my photos didn't turn out very well. They had the fog machine going, I think, plus the angle I was at was not very good for photographing Mika. But I did manage to come up with a half-dozen more half-decent pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Deb, your pics are fantastic!! I don't have any good ones, somehow the lighting was much more difficult than at the UK gigs. The supporting act: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Oscar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galy Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thank you very much for the video, the photos and the reports. Glad you had a wonderful time in Iceland! After your reports and and photos on twitter I have to say that Iceland inspires me a lot, there are so many beautiful things and place to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellenowl Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I went to Iceland in October of this year. It really is an amazing country! Reykjavik is definitely not the best part of Iceland , but we saw the Northern Lights there. Hope everyone enjoyed the country and the gig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Pics from mbl.is "Mika á tónleikum Breski tónlistarmaðurinn Mika hélt tónleika í Silfurbergi í Hörpu í gærkvöldi." http://www.mbl.is/frettir/myndasyrpa/1650/#40977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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