David Archuleta in Concert This Friday
It is expected to be announced tomorrow that as an expression of gratitude for their remarkable support, Salt Lake City will get a rare treat: the chance to see David Archuleta live in concert. No word yet on the venue, but tickets are expected to cost a nominal $1.00, presumably to cover the cost of the venue and staffing.
David is currently enjoying some well-deserved R&R at Lake Powell with friends. He leaves Saturday morning to start rehearsals for the Idol tour, and the JIve Records deal is apparently concluded all but for the dotting of i’s and the crossing of t’s. They are trying to find a single he could record to sell on tour.
Consistent with what we all observed during the media week following the finale, David himself has been characterized by those close to him as having really come out of his shell. The talk he gave at the church meeting on Sunday night was reportedly something of a surprise to those who have seen David in this context before. Usually brief and quiet when asked to say a few words, David was evidently downright loquacious, speaking from the heart with a power and confidence that moved many.
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Thanks for the update Rascal. I would love to be there!!!!!!
After reading the blogs on the previous “Rascal article”, I HAVE to ask — how many bloggers here are parents of a 17 yr old (or roughly that age)?
And yes, I am the parent of a 17 & 13 yr old.
I have a theory…. LOL
bigsky -- I am the parent of a 17 year old. Keep us posted on your theory lol.
Have four fabulous children who were all once 17--2 are boys, now in college
However, I have never been interested one wit in a 17 yr old artist because of age; did spend a lot of volunteer time in musical theatre for youth--both boys did sing, dance and perform for 14 years--I love the performing arts and discipline and camaradarie among the young artists--what I saw btwn the David’s at the end of AI and during joint appearances is what I often saw develop btwn the older and younger artists. So exquisite!
Rascal, do you mind me asking how you know of the status of the Jive contract? I pop into the Idol Forums site and there is much concern that the Jive deal isn’t going to go through because no announcement has been made yet. Have you heard directly from the Archuleta’s or did you see it in an article. Don’t mean to be offensive, just curious. That is good news. And I also love the info that David has started coming out of his shell. Thanks for the update.
Hugs rascal…thank you.
From what I can tell, this young man has realized that his voice is a gift and he needs to share it. I truly belieive that his desire to serve a mission is part of who he is and since he probably won’t do it traditionally, he will start now with his voice. Actually his mission began last year when he auditioned for Idol.
Perhaps the shyness has lifted because he knows he has the power to move people through his singing. His mission has begun with his singing and he is the voice.
I’m on his mission.
He has to stop this right now. I am going along with the previous thread and the letter to David. These pop up videos in church, writing poetry on fan sites and surprising concerts are just about to send me and my ODD over the edge. Someone will surely be there to put this on YOUTUBE right? Then by overdose will be fully complete and I can melt into oblivion (by myself I might add, my family thinks I’ve lost it too bookaholic).
Hope the record deal whatever it may be comes through. Frankly, anyone who doesn’t make it work with him is NUTS! So I have complete faith and trust this will happen.
Thanks again Rascal, you are the bomb.
trahnc -- the status update of the Jive deal is from David’s people as of this morning, not from an article or a web posting. Because the deal remains officially unannounced, however, it would be wise to assume that anything can still happen and that it is not yet 100% certain.
8, 14, 16, and 19. do I qualify under your theory, bigsky?
I am still contemplating whether or not I will go to the concert when it comes my way. I had to sit through the other contestants turns just to hear David for a mere few minutes, I don’t know about standing through hours of the others tripe. How I wish it was a David Archuleta only concert!!! I have the XBox 360 American Idol game, (anyone else?), and I can unlock performances of past American Idols, I would be playing it 24/7 if I could unlock David’s, but alas, they are not on there yet. Maybe they will add them to the LIVE access, and I can download them. Nevermind that I have them on both computers, my IPod, several CD’s, my phone, another MP3 player, etc, etc……….and my MIND, he plays there nonstop, I can hear him now “if you ever find a moment, spare a thought for me.” uh, David, we are scrounging trying to find a moment when we can spare a thought for anything else but you…….
Thanks Rascal. I hope to see a loquacious David Archuleta myself someday! And bigsky -- I have an 18 year old, a 17 year old (and others older and younger.) Do I feel parental toward David? Without question.
10 months, 2, 4, 6 and 8. I’m not sure I qualify under your theory, bigsky. But someday I will and I look forward to it with a huge smile on my face.
Tinuviel,
The concert this Friday IS a David only concert, so go!! I know what you mean about not wanting to sit through most of the other contestants’ songs. (And do you think they’ll have all those painfully choreographed group numbers from elimination nights?)
Rascal! Thanks for clarifying a situation last night that has caused even more Archie drama. Seriously. For a drama-free kid he seems to have drama surrounding him. lol. How I wish I could attend the Utah concert. Glad I get to to to the tour concert in KCMO. I won’t even mind hearing a few of the others sing.
And to answer the question of the day: I have 13 and 15 year old GIRLS who sing about as well as I do, LOL. The only similarity we share with David is that we tend to be introverted, and two of us have cause to be in the public eye a bit. Have to fight those nerves. I think David is a brave soul, as well as a beautiful one.
Thank you, thank you, Rascal, for this update. I am so thrilled and excited. Hopefully I can view his concert on YouTube or Fanblast.
It is so sweet of him to give a concert treat to express his gratitude but I do hope he has had enough rest post AI.
I wish I live in SLC but I am on the other side of the globe, sigh……I would have to content with reading his Journal for the time being.
Last week DC came out with a short video thanking his fans for their support. Many of DJ’s fans momentarily felt jilted and thought DJ should follow suit. A few of his supporters came forth and reassured the masses that DJ was not DC and he would thank his supporters in his own way.
He never stops thinking of others.
lovedavid, I HOPE NOT! wow, some of those last few were unmentionable!
As for the concert in SLC, I (deep long sad frown and tears in eyes) will not be able to go. I live in the bottom o’ Texas, and, as they say, “it’s like a whole other country”, and they ain’t kiddin’. LOL. I will have to wait and hang on every word Rascal and the others here who might get to see it to paint my own picture to go with the voice in my head. I should change my login name to “David sent me” (see my post on previous thread). I guess if he keeps sending all of us, we will be like the space ships and aliens in “Close Encounters” (see last thread) and instead of just music notes for communication, we will be playing our David MP3 files and all of those who are the ‘chosen’ ones will be the only ones responding. Hey, I kind of like that idea. A world made up of only those who speak DavidA……Somebody needs to make T-shirts that say “David sent me” and have the spaceships from “Close Encounters” on it with the square blocks of lights that play music notes. He he, then people will REALLY think we are all STRANGE!!
Rascal -- thank you for such a wonderful place to visit for David. I have been here several times a day, everyday for updates and to read the posts from all the David fans. I would love to attend his concert, but am unable to get away. I do have tickets for the tour in Michigan in July. I am the mother of a 16 1/2 year old daughter, who reminds me so much of David. She is shy to the world who does not know her, but she is so focused on what matters in her life, her faith, her family and stays so true to her convictions. She is never to be underestimated. That may be part of my attraction to David, because this personality type is rare and somewhat mysterious to those who do not live around it everyday. I care about David as if he were my own son, with that mama lion thinking. I thank everyone for posting and for caring for David and his incredible talent the way I do. I hope Bigsky will reveal the theory in due time lol. I also love the links added to help keep track of where he is and what he is up to. Many thanks to you Rascal for this site and for your writings which alway sum up my thoughts to perfection. I too seem to always have one of David’s songs playing in my head. Glad he’s in there.
bigsky ~ I am 36 years old with three children, one of which is a 14 year old boy. I’m not even trying to hide my O.D.D. anymore. Everyone knows who my heart belongs to! It’s funny, really. If you think about it, David not only inspires us, he helps us to feel like teenagers again. I can’t remember the last time I had butterflies. There is just something so magical and decent about him. It’s just not every day that someone of David’s quality comes along. It gives me hope for my daughters…a hope that they will meet someone like David someday.
Bigsky-forgot to add that I am a VERY PROUD momma of an 18 year old (as well as a 20 year old) and have a fierce motherly protectiveness of David, much like I would of my two daughters.
It’s a little surreal when I actually contemplate this situation. Never in my entire 47 years have I been so enthralled with anyone other than my own family. Never.
ODD has now been elevated to OTT.
Hugs rascal.
Josie: I too have NEVER EVER been “so enthralled” with anyone. With just a little more notice about this first big concert, I would have cancelled everything, packed up the car, and headed 750 miles east from San Francisco to BE THERE at the E-Center! I can’t believe I can’t go. I’ve driven down to L.A. on short notice, so maybe it’s possible….haha! Tickets go on sale tomorrow!
Phew -- I’ve just gotten back from a much needed mini-vacation with my husband (who has been more than neglected since my David loving began) and read through everyone’s posts. I love them all and want to remind my friend rascal that we NEED a place to emote and you dear rascal provide that much needed outlet, to say nothing of the fact that rascal’s writing is always what I feel in my heart.
When I am trying to understand my own feelings about this young man I know all I need to do is come here and read rascal’s thoughts as well as all of yours and I am at once, at peace.
Thanks everyone for sharing --
Thatmancansing, you mentioned writing poetry on fan sites. Where is that? (This is pretty much the only “David-dedicated” site I check now — thanks again, Rascal!) How I wish I could go to this Friday’s concert, sigh….
20, 17 and 13 :- ) If you want to hear something really beautiful go to David Archuleta FanBlast or YouTube and check out David singing Be Still My Soul.
http://davidarchuletafanblast.com/
TOfan-the site thatmancansing is referring to is Fanblast:
http://www.davidarchuletafanblast.com
rascal has a link to it directly if you’d like to check it out.
TOfan -- the site is davidarchuletafanblast.com -- Rascal has a link on the right side bar -- the poetry is fun and fabulous to read -- from all ages -- I even wrote some to assuage my ODD -- not go to to SLC -- have to wait til Glendale on July 1 for that. Have fun!
*not to go to SLC
Thanks, angels!
Hi Kizzi
Great minds think alike…..
Another thing that David has done that I’m sure he hardly realizes, is to bring us all together as an e-family. What a blessing! When I see a name I recognize I get a big smile and am glad to know that so many kindred spirits exist across the globe. David and his music have changed my life, but so have all of you.
I’ve been having fun writing poems on fanblast (as Julee). VIP seats or no, we will be at the e-center Friday. Hugs and love to all of you. If you get to Utah, you have a place to stay at our house!
I’ve never posted here before, but I just want to say that I share the same sentiment as many of you who have commented. I am iin awe that a young man like David has a “grown-up” singing voice that is both upliftiing and inspiring. What David has with hos voice is more than talent, more than anything that can be taught. He has empathy and compassion for others that is so rare in this world we live in. I know this has been said here a million times -- Rascal, you have the art of writing like David has the art of singing. You do it from your heart and soul, and it really shows. I am greatful to come here and see expressed what I am thinking without having the words to say it myself. David is such a joyful and thoughtful person, I can’t help but to think: I am a 31-year-old man who never quite “grew up” as expected and now I wonder even more -- Do I really want to? Do I really have to grow up to face reality or is it simply to acknowledge the curiosity of the general well-being that only a young man likie David woulod understand? Only time will tiell. Thank you for this blog, Rascal, and thank you everyone for your comments. I look forward to more!
Sorry about the typoes. I guess that shows I never grew up! haha
One more thought. Does David know about this blog? He should!
Rascal -
Thank you again for taking time to update us! We sure do appreciate it!
I believe David is a young man of great faith and love. There are some of us, who keep our faith and thoughts to ourselves because the world can be a cruel place. People think they know us, but we are deeper than they actually know. If I was around like-minded people, I could speak my mind and be more open with people because they understand where I am coming from. I am not saying that David hasn’t grown when it comes to doing interviews or expressing himself. On the contrary, he has done an excellent job of turning the tables on even the seasoned critics; an ability not found by many his age or even by the veteran’s in the industry. I am saying that I understand how he could be more open with people when they are people who are like-minded in faith.
Wow, what a treat for the people of SLC. I sure hope we have some video of it. I would even buy it off of iTunes if something sanctioned were made.
archu-adorable -- Congrats!! Take plenty of pictures but enjoy yourself!
Hi Josie -- glad to be classified with you as a “great mind.” Lol
Welcome -- JasonR -- don’t worry about typos, it is “dang” hard to read the black letters against dark gray background -- when I write a long comment I now do it on MS Word (use spell check :,) ad transfer. Use to have lots of typos b/c typing from emotion rather than intellect. Enjoy--b/c this is so much FUN!
Grrr….*and transfer. Didn’t follow my own advice. Gah!
Jason R.
I know for sure that David’s dad reads this site, as he recommended it to me (no, I don’t really know the Archuletas). So, that begs the question, Rascal, are you in contact with Jeff? And, will you be coming to the SLC concert? Come here and experience it all firsthand! The price is definately right! Get crazy and get on a plane!
*Ok, I am tired -- meant dark gray letters against black background. Am going to curl up w/Dean Kaelin’s DJA Journal for the evening.
Bigsky, I’d like to hear the theory….17, 19, 21, 22.
Rascal please please continue to keep us posted!!! I will wait (not very patiently) for the day I will hear David in concert. I live close to Toronto, but we are on holiday when the tour comes here. I will buy every cd that he records and anything else as well. I find it so hard to listen to anyone else… they just do not compare. His spirit just shines through.
LOVE YOU DAVID
Rascal,
Thinking about our ODD problems-- here is my version of A.A.’s Twelve Step Program (no offense intended to anyone who has struggled with addictions other than ODD).
The Twelve Steps of ODD Anonymous
1. Admit that you are powerless over the addictive substance that is David Archuletta. (Done.)
2. Come to believe that there is a Power greater than yourself that can restore you to sanity. (Sanity? Ha!! What’s that? Can’t remember.)
3. Make a decision to turn your will and life over to the care of God as you understand Him. (Thought I did that and here I am addicted to some angel….)
4. Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself. (Don’t have time. Too busy reading Rascal’s blog and making a searching moral inventory of D.A. He passes with flying colors.)
5. Admit to God, to yourself, and to another human being the exact nature of your wrongs. (Hey hubby, sorry I’ve neglected you, the kids, the house, pretty much everything to listen to and watch David Archuleta. We’re cool, right?)
6. Be ready to have God remove all these defects of character. (REMOVE? Give me a little more time. A few months? A year? More?)
7. Humbly ask Him to remove your shortcomings. (Gosh! I DO-- every Sunday. But, by Monday, I’m back at the computer. Dang it Youtube!)
8. Make a list of all persons you’ve harmed and be willing to make amends to them all. (Hubby, kids, friends, parents, in-laws, pets… sorry. Concert tickets, anyone?)
9. Make direct amends to such people, except when to do so would injure them or others. (Oh come on, just take the tickets. You’ll love him!)
10.Continue to take personal inventory and when you are wrong, promptly admit it. (Yep, still addicted, I admit it.)
11. Seek through prayer and meditation to improve contact with God, praying for knowledge of His will and the power to carry that out. (Don’t want to get sacreligious here! But, certainly do feel the spirit when David sings!)
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, try to carry this message to other D.A. addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. (Hmmm, that sounds like more talking and thinking about David. What’s up? Go back to Step 1.)
Hope this helps. Somehow I doubt it will. Grant us the will to accept the things we cannot change.
lovedavid-your 12 step program had me ROTFL -- we are powerless aren’t we?
kizzi -- I too have issues with the font -- I’m older than dirt and can hardly see 2′ in front of me.
meow rascal….
For your answer bigsky -- I have 17 yr. old boy/girl twins. Even though my daughter likes to listen to David -- it doesn’t come close to the way I feel. To me listening to David is like a natural drug. His music makes me feel things that I haven’t felt in a long time, especially through music.
Thanks Rascal, for this wonderful place I can go to read and discuss David. Sometimes, I can’t relate to other David fan sites which are filled with teenagers who, allthough they love David’s music, focus a lot on what he looks like. I’m in my late forties, I admit David is an adorable guy who will grow into an extremely handsome one, however, my main focus is the music, and how he makes me feel when he performs. I can’t get enough of him and am so looking forward to everything that’s in store for him in the future. I have no doubt, he will be legendary.
I am so glad David is doing this for his fans. This is one of the many reasons why people love him. He is not the typical artist who is always thinking of theirself looking for the next dollar. He represents what I wish an american idol was about instead of just making money. Idol Gives Back was suppose to be about helping others in need and making a difference in the world. This is why I wish David would have won. He would have made a difference if given the chance by AI if only they were not blinded by greed. They could have really brought more attention to him by promoting him and helping him make a great cd. I still believe HE WILL make a difference in this world one song at a time. AI thinks they got the most original one but they are so wrong. They were so determined to get the one who they thought would make the most impact and sell cds. Little do they know with David’s potential he would have made the biggest difference because he has the voice and personality to do the unimaginable. There are so many artists who strive to put the true emotion and feeling in a song and try to make people beleive what they are singing and feeling, and David has the ability to do that. He is unique and the most original. I just wish AI would have treated him failrly and the press had not started the relentless untrue rumors to sway votes. The fact he still came in second just shows what a super talent he really is.
This was posted on fanblast:
We regret to inform you that David Archuleta’s ‘Back Home’ event was cancelled this afternoon due to a last second turn of events.
This Friday’s appearance by David at the “E” Center was meant as a thank you to his hometown fans in the 15,000+ seat arena. It was supposed to include a Q&A session along with David singing some of his favorite songs.
Since Archie is home through the weekend, it would’ve been a perfect send off before he heads back to Los Angeles for tour rehearsals.
It became apparent earlier today that due to circumstances beyond their control that this event will need to be rescheduled for a later date.
On behalf of David and his family, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to the fans. We look forward to the upcoming summer tour in earnest. David will be performing on July 14th and 15th at the “E” Center (and all summer long at a city near you).
This saddens me, such a great out of the box type thought. But I think the box may have come a calling to close the lid on this one. Look forward to a great thank you at a later date. I will not lose faith in the Archuletor.
The reason the concert was cancelled was because of FOX and their legal stuff. This just shows who really wants to give back and help people. This was a fundraiser too!!They are worried I guess about David receiving to much attention over Cook. I cant help but wonder if DC wanted to do this if they would let him. I don’t mean to be biased but past behavior has made me question American Idols intentions.
Don’t worry David your fans still love and support you!!!
What ‘legal issues’ could prevent a singer from singing songs he has already sung on national television? More control-freaking decisions by AI and Fox! Doesn’t surprise me.
O.k. -- my long awaited (and possibly long winded) theory.
Here I was, finding myself reading through tween-age forums for a daily dose of David (DDD) -- and it REALLY began to worry me. Was there something wrong with me? Was I the only one?
I began to really pay more attention to the writing styles and timing of posts by fans of David’s at the AI forums, where I lurked often.
I could EASILY pick out the 30-40 something’s, and thus breathed a sigh of relief as I realized I was NOT alone (not by a long shot). The closet I was hiding in was GOOD and full… LOL!
So why are there so many 30-40 something’s paying attention to 17 yr old David Archuleta? Some of us are mom’s for Pete’s sake! With laundry out the ying yang, jobs/careers, dogs dragging mud through the house, kids with homework, cats coughing up hairballs, and husbands who STILL need reminding to PUHHHHLEEEASE put the toilet seat down.
WHY was I putting all that loveliness aside for an American Idol contestant? Was I nuts? Was I having a mid-life crisis????
Well, I needed answers, because I was not settling for the therapy option.
So here it is -- my theory --
The angelic voice aside, I believe it’s that David has restored my faith in his (and my kids’) generation… He gives me reason to hope that maybe things aren’t SO bad…
I think we see a glimmer of hope through David that not ALL kids of his generation (and our children’s) are damaged goods, and that good CAN prevail, even though they live in a world of “goth” and “emo”, and where having to get frisked by security as they enter their school is part of their academic experience.
I am desperate to see this kid make it -- to prove to the gansta-rapping, girls-gone-wild-is-normal-opining, MTV-spring-breaking world, and to my kids, that “good” is back to being cool. That feeling something deeply, and expressing it (whether it be through music, art, or academics), IS what is (and should be) normal. That faith & religion in one’s life, no matter the denomination, generates a positive, desirable outcome.. that it can take you places… and fill you with joy -- the kind that radiates.
The things my children (teens) see, hear, experience, and “adopt” (behaviors, tastes, etc), frighten me. I feel like I’m racing to undo all the damage that their souls have absorbed during their school day from the moment they walk in the door. I’m exhausted. I pray that prayer is enough every night when I finally close my eyes.
I believe David’s the first good role model that’s come along for our kids since we were kids and had the Osmonds, the Brady’s, and the Partridge family to illustrate what “normal” was.
Let’s just hope that there are MORE David Archuletas out there.
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PS:
I would be remiss not to confess that a good portion of my ODD is also because David Achuleta’s voice is — pure velvet — and our world hasn’t been graced with that since Elvis Presley. I crave the peace it brings over me -- even for just a couple of minutes at a time.
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bigsky ~ You nailed it with your theory!
Bigsky, count me in. I have kids ages 4, 7, 10, 12 an 14. I totally agree with your theory. That is why I wanted him to win AI, since DA is the idol our kids need. Being good has always been cool, but they need somebody as a light to show it IS possible.
Lovedavid, you made my day. Thank you for your list.
I like your theory, bigsky. But I think you can expand it to include not just parents of teens, but all 30- to 40-somethings who simply feel David could be the embodiment of hope for the future of all of us, not just teens. The fact that our society can still produce such an amazing and beautiful person helps me believe that all is not lost, that everything we see on the news is not all there is, that true art can arise out of the detrius of the Britney Spears’, the low-hanging jeans and Miley Cyrus’ revealing photos.
Stay gold, Pony Boy. Stay gold.
Bravo Rascal, another great post, LOVE everything you have to share. You are so wise!
To answer bigsky….
I am the mother of a 24 yr old (son) and 27 yr old (daughter), AND two gorgeous granddaughters (ages 13 mo and 3-1./2 yrs). When my son was a teen, I spent a great deal of time with him and his friends chauffeuring them to athletics and attending all football, basketball, baseball games and track meets. The teams would hang out at my house and have a great time before games, after games, and between practices. So, naturally, I have a soft spot for teens, and it is one of the things that drew me to David Archuleta in the first place. I never thought a kid could consistently move me to tears unless he/she was aggravating me, but here we have David James Archuleta, consistently moving me to tears because of exquisitely clear and soaring vocals. His personality, omgosh Ashley, is to die for. I cannot get enough of this young man, his laugh/giggles, aw shucks humble demeanor. An absolute breath of fresh air and then some. I am excited to be seeing him on tour this summer, and will gladly sit through the other performances so that I can see and hear David James in person. Oh…and the first CD…I am going to buy everybody in my family a copy and see them all melt into puddles and see them realize what fools they are for not seeing the genius that is David Archuleta in the first place, lol. I do cut them a little slack….it’s not their fault they do not have the DJA gene turned on like I do.
Oh, like Shelly, I am on David’s mission too
Hugs to all,
Fe
bigsky- really agree. My son is 18, and a teriffic kid! I realize how lucky I have been. Seeing kids w/open minds and hearts is such a joy! I think David just eminates goodness. My family tells me that I don’t know him, so how can I be sure what kind of a person he is? Well, I believe and trust in my perceptions and instincts. Sure, TV only gives you a glimpse. But over time, those glimpses add up. I have no doubt that the David we all fell in love with on AI isn’t very different from the David that is well known by his family and friends. If one cannot connect with the radiance that kid projects….well. I am really sorry for you. If one cannot connect with that voice and the raw emotion it projects, I am so sorry you have missed it! But don’t try to tell me that I am wrong about David Archuleta. I have no doubt!
Have any of you read any of the poems that were submitted in the fanblast competition? Some of them were really nice! There is one though, that I thought absolutely SUBLIME! For me, it encompassed David in 3 short lines:
David James Archie
working his little bootie
gosh!where did they park?
I am so sorry that I didn’t remember who submitted this! I would have put your name here in all caps because I absolutely LOVE this!! Once I read this, I knew any attempts to improve on it would be in vain. So, I decided to go for total volume of poems submitted. I figured that if they saw my name enough they might just concede that I had to be a winner, just to shut me up and end the stream of rotten poems…
elannbo, I haven’t read any of the poems, but the one you found is AWESOME! ‘working his little bootie’ hee hee
Oh dear, I am very sadden by this latest news but I am not surprised that the cancellation is the work of the AI organisers.
Never mind, David James, we fans understand. You have given us lots and lots already. We still have many opportunities to watch your concerts whether in person or on TV/Videos in the future. And we are waiting eagerlly and anxiously!
Oh my gosh, I can’t help crying now while I do this piece.! Your songs are playing in the background. It is good thing that I am alone right now! I said no big deal to the cancellation and yet I am soooo ANGRY.
Talking about ODD. I cry the most when I listen to “Smokey Mountain Memories”. Dolly Paton during her mentor week said that she couldn’t help tearing and was trying to keep her false eye lashes in place when she listen to David sings. I noticed that she licked her lips as though she had just had a delicious meal. Some people must have noticed it also and posted it somewhere.
FYI the concert had to be cancelled because of AI contractural stuff. See http://www.davidarchuletafanblast.com for details and a link to KSL.
It was a nice gesture by David to want to do it, and it looks like they will try to reschedule at a later date.
The poems are great. They are so entertaining and clever. They should send them to him for a good laugh.
Oh -- sorry, I see it’s already been posted.
Anyway, I’m a Mom of 7, with a 15 year old boy at the tail end. Kids have been my life for 30+ years now, and not only my own, but teaching them in church and going to camp with them and youth conferences and having friends over. My children are wonderful and David would fit right in, only I have a bunch of artists, not musicians. It’s so exciting to see young people know who they are, find their talents, and excel and share them to help the world be a better place.
Now that I’m in my 50′s and have grandchildren, I was starting to think that my mothering instincts were fading……..but no! I have room for one more child in my heart and I probably won’t ever meet him. I find myself praying for him and worrying about him and feeling true love for this young man who has the courage to be a voice for good in this jungle of a world -- and not just in his little circle of friends and neighbors, but on stage in front of millions of people. I want goodness to win. I want right to previal. I want theworld to change. And here somes a young man of 17 reaching into our hearts with his songs and spirit and filling us with the desire to be better. It’s truly a miracle and he is a gift from God.
Until now I have only lurked. Now I feel it is important enough to speak up for David. Someone said that Jeff reads this blog. I think David and his family need some serious help. I see them struggling in deep waters, and we need to reach out and help them.
They need professional representation and guidance in dealing with AI and in negotiations on the contract with Jive. I know there are people here with connections and know how in the dealings of the music industry. Someone must know who the Archuletas can trust to represent David, and his music’s, best interest. It is time for those who can help to speak up and it is time for Jeff to reach out for the help he and David need.
On a slightly lighter note. I’m 40, mother of 5, and my oldest son is 17. I couldn’t love David more if he were my own, and with the parts of his soul he has shared with me, I feel that he is.
Hey barbs — thanks for posting.
I totally agree with you. Putting on this concert was a very noble gesture by the Archuletas. However, they really should have made sure that all the legal ramifications were checked before they made the announcement. The subsequent cancellation when 19E told them it was not OK to do the concert is a relatively minor thing in the grand scheme of things--but it was still a PR blunder. It reflects poorly on David’s “team.” As fans we are very concerned for David’s success and I think we want to be assured that David has professional management, lawyers, etc. who are looking out for his best interests. It doesn’t seem like the Archuletas have got all this in place yet. Hopefully they will soon.
I think Rascal has had some contact with David’s father. Hopefully he can shed some light on this situation.
To LoveDavid, I loved the 12 step program and it describes me so well. It is so funny but true!!
To Bigsky, you have explained exactly what I have thought about David and could not put into words. My son asked me the other day why I did not act this way over Carrie Underwood. I did like Carrie and voted for her like crazy because she was the best singer on the show (back when it was actually a singing contest). I told him I did like her and then I was at a loss for words…..I finally said David is different, and there is something about him that just draws me to him . He is not like the others in the music industry and left it at that. I could not say everything I liked about him for fear my son would think I was crazy once again. There are so many reasons I like him. So many artists strive to put real raw emotion into their singing but cannot. He makes you feel what he is feeling and he is not even trying, he is just being himself. If he sang the phonebook on a cd I would buy it. I know I have ODD and it is not getting any better. LOL!! I loved the performance with One Republic it gave me a glimpse of the future David Archuleta. As Rascal has said, at certain times David does have a difference presence about him and I have noticed that. I guess it is the command and control he was talking about. When he is in that zone and he is confident no one can beat him. This comes with age I guess. My father-in-law was so upset when he did not win. He said he was never watching again that he was simply the best on the show.
He wanted him to do an Elvis song and I said no he does not want to go there. Not many can sing an Elvis song and do it justice and we were glued to the tv. I thought WOW he can sing anything. He is older and of course went thru the Elvis phenomenom. He told me all along that David could perform an Elvis song great and I had my doubts until then. David proved me so wrong!! My father-in-law said that was the thing with Elvis he had the power to be so sensitive and draw people to him, now I know what he meant. Please don’t anyone get mad I am not comparing him to Elvis just making an observation.
I do believe that “Love Me Tender” is a Elvis song. And David nailed it. ^_^
I just want to elaborate on the post of elannbo @#51 on the genuineness of David’s character. I remember watching the interview that David was giving just minutes after the finale result. He was just settling down on his seat facing the interviewer when of all of a sudden with absolutely unmitigated delight he shouted out “Oh my gosh Ashley”! His whole face lit up like a christmas tree and he had a huge grin as he eagerly pointed out to his friends from Utah that was among the crowd. And this was just after he was deemed to be unworthy of the title of American Idol. That to me perfectly exemplifies the fact that this young man has no agenda other than to sing with all his heart and in the process transport us along with his magic.
All power to you David Archuleta. I wish you all success and you have a diehard fan here.
Hi Barbs and SteveB,
I completely agree with your comments and add my concerns to this growing list as well. For all intents and purposes, this may be a bit premature but David can almost be classified as an international sensation. As such, I can only hope that Team Archuleta upgrades their management of David to a professional level to avoid further blunders. AI now owns Archie for the forseeable future and any verbal agreements should be considered temporary until agreed to in writing.
I was thinking about this upgraded professional management thing. Isn’t his “management” suppose to by the 19/AI group? I would be hard pressed to believe that 19 would work with a third party rep. for the family. I don’t know a lot of these things, but it seems 19/AI has a lot of control and wants to keep it that way, I guess I understand that part, right or wrong, it is what it is. Still thankful that this crazy show brought him to us. We all understand where David’s heart is at and all true fans will understand their jumping the gun a little bit. He will be able to do this at a later date, maybe at that time he’ll have more material and the concert will be longer. YEAH!
WOW -- how about some of those poems though, awesome. TOfan I assume you read some of them since everyone pointed you in the right direction.
Anyone else think he could headline his own tour with his first album? Maybe smaller venues in some cities? (Like mine)? Just wondering.
While David’s character is stellar and out of the ordinary in the pop music industry, truthfully, that is only a small part of what has mesmerized me.
His talent, his musicality, his ability to take the listener to another dimension, that’s what has me in a dizzy, fan girl state for the first time in my life. To actually include a celebrity in my circle of concern, my daily thought processes, my future, to want to commit resources to support his artistry, continues to astound me. It has only been the passage of time that has allowed me to acclimate to this plus Rascal’s website which is about making sense out of what this is all about.
I am spiritual but don’t subscribe to organized religion. I can appreciate all belief systems and see a connectedness through all of them.
Being the parent of 4 children who are all over 17, and have gone through the challenges of teen years, I agree in part with the role model theory; however, in our communities, there are many examples for our youth to role model from. So, with much thought on this, I can honestly say I am not drawn to David primarily because of his character and his role model qualities for our youth.
David takes us to the portal of “universal truth” as Rascal said. I am hoping that David’s fan base gets more clearly defined soon as that is a piece of this puzzle that I would like to understand sooner rather than later.
thatmancansing -- I am ever more astounded at how many people exhibit the same love for David as we all express here. At first I thought there were a few scattered around, then I met more and more online in forums, and thought we were a solid bunch all around the globe, but now I am beginning to see an ever widening fan base that is stable and solidly there for DA. I certainly think he could sell out smaller venues around the US -- I don’t know about oversees, since he has fans, but AI is not as big there (understandably) and DA wouldn’t have that push and will need to wait until he has his own album that will go global (and it will, I do believe European markets just might end up doing more for DA than even American, sad to say)
Kizzi -- maybe answers your question about his fan base, at least in part, because I don’t think we are going to see the fullness of his fan base for a while yet.
Kizzi, would you feel quite the same if David was not who he has shown himself to be? Somehow I doubt it. I can enjoy Kanye West’s music and acknowledge that he’s very talented. But I can’t stand to listen to the guy speak-his ego is so oversized that I feel he needs boot camp to bring him down to reality. I use Kanye as an example as he and David are at the opposite ends of the scale in this regard. Both hugely talented in different ways except one has the power to completely absorb your attention and make you feel in ways you never have before.
Here’s what I believe:
Having the knowledge of what David is feeling during these performances, his intent grounded in that state of grace, is partially what takes us through that ‘portal”. The hospital and youth camp clips show clearly that when he’s trying to help someone, his performance has a different quality. More heartfelt, I’d say. (But it’s our knowledge of what he’s doing that’s informing our ears also) I actually think that if David wasn’t the role model for the human race that he is, he simply wouldn’t sound the same to us. I’ll rave again “Be still my soul” was David singing from someplace that is reserved for only the worthiest among us. It has an indefinable quality about it.
PS Trying not to get caught up in the whole AI/19E thing. It really brings me down. The wheels are in motion for David’s ascendancy. There will be more opportunity for events of this kind and soon I think.
PSS Speaking of dream tunes for David: the obvious, “Amazing Grace” I’m surprised that we haven’t seen it from sometime earlier.
Also, (and you don’t necessarily have to like opera for this one) “Te voglio ben’ assai” I can hear David doing something amazing to that haunting melody. Uh oh, now I’m starting to speak of David in the company of Caruso and Pavarotti. That’s a heavy burden. Really, no expectations beyond wanting to hear an awesome singer work his magic on some beautiful music.
musicao -- I think we are saying the same thing; certainly who he is adds to the whole. Rascal said that who he is and what he is, allows him to use his gift for all (only he said it better).
what I am saying is specifically in response to my admiration and fan-cination as it relates to the role model theory. Plus as David keeps repeating “I am just 17.” So I do see a 17 year old with a great gift that has extraordinarily impacted my life. I have been around many gifted 17 year olds in the performing arts over the years who are humble, kind and think of others, but I didn’t go batty over them. So, for me, it is his gift that has pushed me to this strange, new land I now inhabit--where a new priority of thought has consumed me.
What I don’t fully comprehend is why me, why this, why now. What I do fully comprehend is what happens, happens and I have complete certainty that David will realize his full potential, as he defines it.
I agree with you daisychain. He is so precious. What a great child with a golden heart.
Thank you Rascal for all the news on David.
To Kizzi: Thanks for the assurance. I just had to joke about something, and typos just happened to be there (and apparently are contagious) haha
To lovedavid: Thanks for your reply and your 12-step rule. I agree with Josie, ROTFL!
To Inspired by David: As a member of the 30- to 40-somethings, I agree about the prospect of David winning the title. That would have been their chance to continue their message begun with Idol Gives Back. Alas, they chose the easier route to make more money. Their loss, soon to be David’s gain.
To bigsky: I agree with every word of your theory and reason for ODD. As a side note, it suprises me that David has never heard Elvis Presley’s music before he did Love Me Tender. He did great with his own spin on it. I think he should “Shop Around” some more!
To Diana: I have to agree with you about Dolly Parton’s “Smokey Mountain Memories.” I am from Knoxville, TN. So Dolly is a local celebrity, and this hits me right at home! As much as I try to fight it, I can’t help but to be a little teary-eyed every time I hear it. (That’s not easy for a guy to admit.)
Sorry to hear about the concert cancelled. Yes, that is AI at work again. I’ve watched that show every year, and this year was the best of the contestants and the worst of the producers It really bugged me to hear of their manipulations on David’s song choices during the last three weeks of the season. As for the media, I half-heartedly can give them the benefit of the doubt that media is media, and AI had nothing to do with it. I am thankful to them for bringing David and the rest of the Top 10 (with some others of the Top 24). That was their good deed! I think to some up this story: Hello Archie, goodbye AI! As a final note, I just ordered Dean Kaelin’s journal mentioned here by our Rascal. I am sure if it’s even half as good as I think it is, I will enjoy every word of it discovering more about our David. Bring on the Archieness!
Kizzi I hear you. Everyone of us has been affected in similar but very personal ways. I suppose for me it’s that I don’t ever recall seeing quite David’s combination of qualities before. It seems that all systems are switched to high.
your “why’s”point to the most enigmatic part of all this. Sometimes I want to say that it all feels as if it’s by design. (as if we’re all going to meet David at “Devil’s Mountain” or some other bizarre scenario) But I hold back -- I feel wacked out enough over this ODD. No need to have my family calling for professional help.
musicao-love your termonology “feel wacked out enough over this ODD”…it’s the craziest thing I’ve ever experienced. Thank goodness we have ODD support groups here…
It wasn’t until midnight last night that I realized it was Tuesday and I wasn’t stressing about David’s performance or whether he’d make it through to the next round or if non-David fans would start bashing. Sheesh, now THAT’s crazy!
And there’s a comfort in my heart knowing he’s happy right now, today! Hopefully there won’t be too much more stress for him. Let the boy SING!
Soul-Catcher
David, with piercing beauty
Of soul and song—
How did I live without you?
His unselfish grace
Permeates the murky night
As his clear voice soars.
For some odd reason, I’m not able to type in the comment box tonight. I can paste in but can’t type into the box. I thought I had gathered my entire post but only part came through.
I mentioned that I had quickly composed a few poems on fanblast in an effort to win a VIP seat at David’s concert on Friday. I had planned on flying out there from Washington state. The temptation of being able to hear David sing several songs was overwhelming, so I was planning on going.
Above is a haiku that describes my feelings about David in part. Then, I posted two others that I saw that I loved and identified closely with. Somehow, my comment and one of the poems failed to come through. So here it is the second poem. Can anyone identify with these haikus?
The dream of a boy
Scatters light in dim places
One heart at a time.