Comments on: Think of Me: Studio Version

By: damian

damian — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:15:00 +0000

Thank you for articulating what so many of us intuitively sense but cannot necessarily express. While I appreciate the fact that AI brought David to the public, at this point I can’t help but feel that he has already “outgrown” the show (with it’s contrived drama and artistry-stunting themes). The brilliant nuances and subtleties of his “Think of Me” were almost lost in the 3-ring circus atmosphere that is AI.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:58:57 +0000

hey rascal….just love reading your articles, as always I appreciate your insight into David’s ‘musical soul’. I miss you and I miss our ‘ole gang, so much radom bursts of laughter. Luv and angel hugs!

By: collegemom

collegemom — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:10:49 +0000

I was very happy to find you here after reading your posts at Ricky’s. I was wondering if you have ever listened to DA’s “Joyful, Joyful” youtube partial performance from when he was younger? I love his voice then and now!

By: CzKing

CzKing — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:43:34 +0000

I listen to the studio versions and truly enjoy them and had similar thoughts to what you just described. Glad to have them confirmed. David conveys his greatness in his music even though the Idol studio versions are not meant to produce the best.

The subtlety of his artistry is what I find most beautiful; I loved the comparison to Fred Astaire and also in another commentary, Frank Sinatra. David is a legend in the making and what a privilege to see it unfold.

By: ml

ml — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:57:53 +0000

make that your not you’re ( I’m not sure you are a website lol)

By: ealbino

ealbino — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:48:28 +0000

rascal, I have always liked David’s live performances better than the studio recordings and now I know why. Thanks for this column. I of course will buy anything David puts out but I do hope after Idol he gets someone who understands exactly what he wants to do and produces it properly. I love reading your column!

By: ml

ml — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:41:05 +0000

OH MYYYYYYY, Rascal, it was about time I got a 5 minutes to check you’re website…..

Like I imagine it would be : SUPERBBBBBBBB, at ur image my friend……

Happy to know that you are still here for us Archies..

Love you ans miss u… HUGS

By: Bookaholic

Bookaholic — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:41:04 +0000

I agree with your musings about David. I think there are two things that really set David apart (besides that exquisite voice) and they are an inate musicality that is uniquely his own and the depth of emotion and tenderness he brings to his songs. I believe he may very well end up becoming an amazing songwriter as well as an incredible performer.

I’m constantly surprised by how deeply his songs touch me. It’s like his songs connect our hearts with his. I feel these things--insane talent, rare and unique musicality, and depth of feeling--portend great success for David.

Thank you for the fantastic job you’re doing lauding and critiquing the phenomenon that is young David.

By: GP18

GP18 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:16:46 +0000

Dear Rascal,
This is a wonderfully refreshing site full of insight and sensitivity to the phenomenon which is David Archuleta.
I wonder if David or his family members are reading your site? Is there any indication of this? I hope that they are aware of it.
Also, I wish to add that the conclusion of Think of Me was most dramatic and moving. “There will never be a day that I won’t think of you.” The way he sang this last line of the lyric twice was breathtaking. There is a proverb that goes like this: What truly comes out of one’s heart, enters the heart When David A sings, his heart speaks to our hearts.

By: smiling4you

smiling4you — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:23:59 +0000

I also feel that the studio versions don’t shine like his live performances, but I love playing them over and over. They draw me in and I love the feeling I get when listening.