A song called 'Grace Kelly' by Mika - lovin' it!

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

My 12-year old likes to listen to the radio as we drive to school.

Heard this one called 'Grace Kelly', by a group called Mika, and it's a totally catchy.

They're sound is definitely like Freddie Mercury and Queen, [maybe that's why I like it] and in fact the song makes a reference to Freddie.

Give it a watch/listen on YouTube, tell us whatcha think...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzA0nG_PurQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=uzA0nG_PurQ</a>

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

Here's their website

<a href="http://www.mikasounds.com/uk.php" target="_blank">http://www.mikasounds.com/uk.p
hp</a>

 

Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy

"Eh".

I didn't get a "totally catchy" vibe at all. This isn't my scene.

But now we're even. You listen to Grace Kelly while I watch "Snow White". ;-)

 

Originally Posted By chickendumpling

I reallly like this song! I heard it on the radio last week on the way to work and was really intrigued by the whole Freddie sound. I even nearly posted it in Random Singing thread when I got home from work but didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea. lol.

(And a little off-topic but when I ran them through itunes, it recommended "The Fratellis". Not Freddie or Queen inspired, but Chelsea Dagger is a catchy tune. Though the lyrics may not be something you'd want to hear your 12 yr old sing. lol.)

 

Originally Posted By Liberty Belle

I like it! It does remind me of Queen (who I also like).

>>by a group called Mika<<

I thought Mika was the guy's name (not a group name)? I'm not sure if it's the same person but I was reading about a Mika who was rejected by Simon Cowell for being too "unconventional", and has now released a CD.

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

You're right, Liberty Belle, it is the guy's name -- not a group name.

Apparently the album will be released in the states March 27th, having already dropped in the UK.

I still think it's catchy, Tall Disney Guy. But it beats 'Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum (The Dwarfs' Washing Song)' for my listening pleasure any day of the week!

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

Yep, Mika is one guy.

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Penniman" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M
ica_Penniman</a>

 

Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy

<I still think it's catchy, Tall Disney Guy.>

Hey, by all means if you do, do, and enjoy it. I just don't find it catchy for me.


<'Bluddle-Uddle-Um-Dum (The Dwarfs' Washing Song)'>

So educated on Snow White...correct title and all...are you sure you ain't a closet Snow White fan, Jim? ;-)

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

I had to look it up, Tall Disney Guy!

 

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

Definitely reminds me of Freddie Mercury.

Love The Fratellis.

 

Originally Posted By bloona

I have the song, I now prefer his one called "relax" that's fab. He has been quoted as saying Freddie Mercury was a big influence to him I believe.

 

Originally Posted By melekalikimaka

Not too shabby of an influence to have. ;-)

 

Originally Posted By chickendumpling

Hey Jim! Thought of you as soon as I saw this so thought I'd post it. Enjoy!

<a href="http://music.msn.com/mika?GT1=9283" target="_blank">http://music.msn.com/mika?GT1=
9283</a>

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

Thanks chickendumpling!

 

Originally Posted By Inspector 57

No, thank YOU, Jim!

I had heard of this "Mika" but didn't pay any attention. I wouldn't have known anything about him if not for this thread and the links you gave.

I love "Grace Kelly"! And I really like the other music clips that play in the background of his website.

I really like the video for "Grace Kelly," too. To me, he's VERY charismatic in it. It's the Freddie voice, the Tim Curry/Frankenfurter expressiveness, his playfulness, the warm fun way he interacts with the little girl and the older lady, the way he moves... and, okay, okay, that he's cute. (I hate the selling of music with cheekbones, and I hate myself for being vulnerable to it. But I'm human. Sue me.)

His biography on his website is interesting.

Seriously, thank you for sharing this, Jim. I think I'll be snagging the CD.

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

Glad you're enjoying Mika, Inspector57.

I've played his CD a couple of times, and it's quite good.

Has an Elton John, George Michael, even Junior-Senior and Queen feel to it.

One song even has an ELO / Beatles sensibility to it.

Not all the songs are home runs, but overall, it's a very listenable album.

 

Originally Posted By koobar

sorry to be snide (climbs up my high horse): welcome to 3 months ago!

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

The album was just released here on March 27th -- sorry we're not as cool.

 

Originally Posted By DlandJB

Ok, I saw Mika in People magazine last week and was not at all impressed. But I was curious to see what the fuss was about so I youtubed the song and really did like it. Liked the video too. But the sound is very retro 80s to me.

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

<But the sound is very retro 80s to me.>

Which works for me! It's an album that I can listen to!