*Swoons.*

Wow…I had no idea he was going to reprise an extended version of “Heaven.”

David, what are you doing to me? LOL

Thanks, Rascal!

Wow, now I’m in Heaven just listening to our David. Thank you for these posts. Amazing, simply AMAZING. Thanks again Rascal!

#2. David and Jeff know that his fans were waiting for this songs like crazy… I believe most of his fanmail was about people telling him how they fall in love with his voice during Heaven and how much they wanted to listen to his version of Crazy. No doubt Archie sang these songs for his fans. I feel so blessed to have discover this amazing talent and human being at the start of his career.

By the way, If you watch Archie’s interview in the Studio 5 show you can see that he is visibly sick with allergies. He has been sneezing and feeling sick since yesterday, but then he goes an sing like this… I’m speechless and amazed at Archie’s talent!!! David’s training, technique and passion will always pay off in moments when he is not at his 100% physically. David Archuleta at 17 its a Pro.

Rascal, thank you for these two Studio 5 performances. There is only one word to describe my feelings now: CELESTIAL. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice!!!

Two words for David Archuleta…AMAZING SUPERSTAR!

And these two words are only his. O’-)

Re: #8/Rifnaf: …he does the “hmmm” all the time, doesn’t he -- LOL!! Whenever someone enlightens him with a thought or idea… or in the “pause” before he begins to sing.. he gives a little “hmmm”… it just cracks me up! A very endearing habit, but I wonder if he knows he’s doing it.. (ha).

We all need to say a little prayer that David stays healthy during the tour…
we may find that he has to shake fewer hands and give out fewer hugs to fans in order to keep from getting sick.

After reading on many fansites of people’s concerns on David’s health and the rigors of such a long concert tour, I decided to share this story. I work in the same building as Studio-5 and took the opportunity to go see David perform on the show. It was 10:35 and I headed in back to see if I could get a sneak peak of David before the show. I saw the producers and hosts getting ready, when someone came running up and stating that David wasn’t here yet, and that in fact both David and Jeff were still asleep when the show had finally gotten ahold of them. So while everyone was setting up plan b, which was pretty much start in the big studio with the crowd for a teaser then move segment 2 and put David on when he got there. So, at 10:59am I’m in the big studio with everyone else when Brooke, the host, starts introducing the show and working the audience up into a frenzy, when lo and behold out runs David!. I was shocked. Seeing him, I definitly could tell that he must of just rolled out of bed. But he was pumped and excited and it was fun watching the show. So poor David had no warm-ups or rehersal time before the show. I got a chance to talk to Jeff Archuleta during commercial break and he claimed that somehow he didn’t hear his cell phone and it wasn’t until the station called into the room directly that he woke up. He laughingly claimed he thought it was only 7 or 8 and was shocked to find out what time it really was! Again I am shocked that they made it to the studio in time! I wonder if they had a police escort. lol.

Sir Rascal,
thank you for welcoming me here. when i first saw the studio 5 vids my first reaction was how thin David had gotten! then i find out that he was sick during this time and probably overslept because he was not well. i guess what i want to know, as someone who cares for David, is: do they have his health taken care of when they are on the road?

also, i admire how David chooses to maintain a closeness with his fellow performers especially Jason Castro. however, i also know that Crazy is a part of Jason’s set on the Tour. Did David consult Jason when he chose to sing it on TV? i only ask because i know that a comparison between the two will be inevitable and i do not wish for the friendship between the two to be affected by it. hope you could answer my concerns. thank you. i only wish the best for David.

Can you imagine their lives right now (Jeff & David’s)?? Sleeping in must be an extraordinary luxury now…

As for Jason & the song “Crazy” — I’m actually quite anxious to hear Jason’s version now that I have a better understanding of the song’s lyrics (thanks to the person here who posted that info). I love Jason’s earthy, smooth, honest style… so while I think David’s “Crazy” is absolute perfection (ha), I will probably appreciate Jason’s performance even more.

Question — what is the best way to record a bit of the performances at the concert? Are people using the video option on their digital cameras, or bring video cameras with them? At first, I wasn’t going to video anything — and just enjoy the performances. Now I’m rethinking that..
Are cameras even allowed (I guess I should ask that first)?
Thanks in advance..

I believe that the David/Jason/Crazy controversy is purely a fan controversy. I doubt that Jason or David begrudge the other in singing the song both chose to sing during auditions.

Thanks to Cutter12 for sharing a bit of inside information about David’s time at the station. I love those little bits of news!

lulu… I totally feel that way… I am finding it difficult to listen to any other music. All I can think about is how much I want to hear David’s rendition of everysong I know!!! Everysong ever composed!!! Crazy.I stop here aleast twice a day. Now I must find a way to hear him live in TO but not finding anyone to tag along with me… sad

Thank you Rascal for the Heaven download. I feel the whole AI thing is complete. They no longer are holding back anything I really want anymore!

I hope this isn’t off topic -- I listened to Robbie Williams Angels last night and listening to David singing the same song, he has rearranged almost the entire song with just his voice! In David’s version I can barely recognize the original anymore. It has become David’s song and he has really made it “his own” (much better than the original, IMHO). I am really amazed his interpretation!!!! But I guess by now I should really get used to that feeling, huh?

Thanks again Rascal!

Good points, Tinuviel… I think you’re right. A word or two taken out of context from an entire conversation or interview does not a quote make.

Hahaha, I’m glad to hear that they overslept Tuesday morning, it was well deserved! I saw David with a huge grin on his face, waving with both hands walking backward as the handlers practically dragged him onto the bus. This was at midnight Monday after the concert (I don’t think he made it to 2/3 of the fans who waited outside, me included). But any of you out there who have a 17 yr. old know how resilient they are. That he was able to whip it together and sing like THAT so soon after snoozing is fabulous!

As for his allergies, almost everyone here in Utah is now or has been sniffling and dripping, its a pain, but is temporary and certainly not an ‘illness’. As he said in an earlier interview, when mentioning his allergies, “It happens every year, I’m good”!

We are all concerned for his health cause we care so much about him, but he’s smart, a serious vocal student, and has a wonderful Dad to help out, I’m not too worried.

Oh by the way, it was soooo worth it to endure the rest of the concert to hear him sing in person Rascal! Earplugs were an excellent suggestion however, Janey.

Tinuviel -- thanks for your observations -- I think they are accurate.

I have one more little story from yesterday. Tuesday I went up to see if I could see David after their buses arrived. He did come out and was hurredly signing autographs for people. The handler had us just take pictures as he walked by signing -- not many hugs or photos with David given. I stood on the little hill watching because I just wanted to watch him interacting with fans. Stupid me -- should have had the video on the camera on, but I tried to take a couple of pictures. I noticed a group waiting patiently in the drive as David worked the crowd toward them. There were about three people with a girl in a wheelchair. I’m guessing she was in her late teens or early 20′s. I don’t know her condition, but it was a permanent condition that had her in a wheelchair. I decided to go get at the end of the line and wait for a chance for David to sign an autograph and while I was waiting this group passed by, going back to the parking area. The girl was beaming and she said something like “That was totally incredible!” Now I wish I had witnessed the actual incredible moment.

After listening to last night’s performance, I wished I had stayed and bought a ticket and risked going completely deaf. Beautiful, beautiful.

Bigsky, I am from the era when they had never allowed any kind of recording device in at a concert. So, wanting very much to record David’s performance I placed my video camera under my armpit, lucky they’re so small now lol, And put on a large t-shirt. I saw no signs about recording devices at the venue, so I don’t know if concert promoters have just given up. Though I didn’t see anyone openily carry in a camera. So, you may want to be secretive, just in case.

Archu_adorable -- I am having scotch-a-roo withdrawals, to say nothing of my withdrawals from all of you. You welcomed me and others into your home and made me feel like I’ve always belonged there and for that, thank you. I adore you and your family and believe me when I say, I will see you again very soon.

Hugs.

So I was walking home from work today and got to thinking about David’s new album. And I have to admit I’m nervous. Maybe anxious is the better word.

After all of these performances in the last few days, and seeing him live on Saturday, I am just in awe of how intertwined David becomes with a live audience. It’s his reason for existence. While someone like Mariah Carey probably loves the sound of her own voice, we all know David has zero interest in listening to a recording of himself singing. For him, the singing is merely a method to convey a message or emotions. The experience is only whole if there’s someone on the other side as invested in the experience as he is. I think I’m maybe only using different worlds to say the same thing Rascal has pointed out before. But …

How is that experience going to be conveyed in a studio album? David only sees some sound engineers behind glass with piles of computers in front of them as he sings the words. For some singers, that environment is ideal because it helps them focus and experiment with mulitiple takes -- not to mention the effect of the computers to buff out any imperfections. But David’s not like that. I’m not sure he’s ever going to be capable of being like that.

I fear the new songs will lack the passion that can only be achieved through a performance in front of a live, invested audience. I only downloaded a couple of his iTunes recordings during the season because I couldn’t bear to hear him in that sterile environment. It saps away the very essence that pulls us in like a tractor beam -- his sheer sincerity.

Sorry to be so glum, but that’s the way I see it. Maybe his first album will be a precurser to an unbelievable live album.

Or maybe it will be like the great 1980s movie “Diva” in which the great opera singer says:
“l sing because l love to sing . Alone , l can’t. l need the public. The concert is an exceptional moment. . . . . .for the artist, for the listener. lt’s a unique moment.”

Caseydog, I know what you mean about many of the studio versions, but listen to “When You Believe” and “Think of Me” and see if you still feel the same way.

I’m trying not to have too many expectations about this first CD (not easy) because of all the reasons you mentioned and also because of the pressurized conditions under which it’s being recorded.

And I also think I’m not that worried about it because of the way David never ceases to surprise and amaze us when we least expect it. As Rascal has said, “Trust the Archulator.”

Cutter12 -- thanks for the tip about covert camera operations — and btw, I’m from the same era where we had to sneak cameras into concerts.. LOL!

Caseydog -- I have had the same, exact thoughts that you’ve had about the impending album! But I got over that “hump” by thinking of Broadway musicals on CD that are still packed with emotion even though you cannot see the actors performing. In the end, that’s what separates David from other artists -- he doesn’t need to be seen to be felt (if that makes sense). Although I PREFER to watch him sing (eyes closed, and lips a-lickin’), with David’s voice you can hear his heart. I never agreed with ol’-whats-his-name that the “eyes have it”… I appreciate when David closes his eyes, because I know he’s “lost” in the song — and he’s about to make us “understand” the song. I think we’re going to be pleasantly surprised when his CD is released!

Only time for quick scan of comments, hope I’m not duplicating responses.

bigsky #17 -- you can bring in the little pocket-sized digital cameras that record movies, but at least in Portland, no major filming equipment allowed. My tiny Olympus (which I wore openly on a shoulder strap, and the bag checker at the entrance plainly saw) did a great job with the movies—I’m so glad I took them, even though I couldn’t simply soak in the performances without the camera distraction. When I posted the video (my first) on YouTube, tho’, I discovered that their compression is so extreme that the quality doesn’t look that great. Still, it’s wonderful to have my own concert here on my computer! I say it’s worth taking a little camera in.

#22 hello gorgeous -- I wondered that during the duet too, that Tedder wasn’t too keen on the duet because of that abrupt ending, it seemed that David was prepared to sing a more polished ending but he got cut off. I was also annoyed that he was positioned to sing backup to Tedder, essentially, whereas Cook played lead to ZZ Top. More AI “cooking the books” on David—not a fair shake in many ways, but I’ll try not to beat that drum any more. (grrr) But, like Tinuviel, I have also read elsewhere that Tedder thinks David has an incredible voice, and the quote seemed to imply genuine admiration. I guess journalists just spin anything according to their own preferences. That one was probably a Cook fan.

I was at the Orlando concert at the House of Blues, and Ryan was explaining why OneRepublic had to postpone the concert to that night. He was talking about His performance on American Idol and how the producers were making 1R do “Apologize” instead of “Say”. So, Ryan went on to explain that the producers of American Idol told him that David Archuleta was going to lock eyes with him when he came on, and, needless to say, the band was a little freaked out, and Ryan was like, “What’s your demographic?” Before the performance, Ryan went over to talk to David Archuleta and that’s when he said, “Dude, if you lock eyes with me during tis song, I will jump up over this piano on my gimp leg and bust you in the head.” And David was like, “*whimper*.” This little story also explains why David looked so scared during the performance…

#22, #24 -- I got the above bit of info from a One Republic Fan Forum in which Ryan Tedder purportedly spoke about his experience during the AI Finale. Now I’d like to give Tedder the benefit of a doubt and think that there is an innocent explanation to this, but I’m finding it difficult to do so. If Tedder really did say those words then I think he’s the biggest “lower behind” in the world and his fans apparently are from the same class! Some may claim that his words were meant as a joke and if so, frankly, I fail to find the humor and I think it’s tasteless and vile.

If David’s single is really coming out in August then I hope the AI producers will allow him to sing it on the tour and replace ‘Apologize’ with it. No point in putting money in Tedder’s pockets if he’s so negative about the whole thing. As for his fans who made fun of David based on the above quote from Tedder , all I can say is “low lives”!

I think the Jive folks know gold when they see it and that they won’t shoot themselves in the foot by forcing David to put out an album that won’t allow him to really showcase himself superbly. I can’t believe they would be that shortsighted with a phenomenal talent like David. Once they hear him live, they have to know what a huge star he can/will be. Also, when David’s been asked about when his CD will be coming out, he always mentions a date he’s hopeful for, but indicates that the main concern is to have a great album. I don’t think David/Jeff/Dean would let Jive put out an inferior work. They know what DJ is capable of and won’t want to put out anything but his best effort. So, I have faith it will be superlative.

As far as David not having the passion in the studio as is evident when he sings live, I think they will make efforts to counter that. I remember Coal Miner’s Daughter, the movie about Loretta Lynn. When her husband first set up a recording session for her, she fell flat…until he carried in her four little ones and sat them in a semi-circle around her. Then, she sang her heart out. If need be, they’ll bring in some of David’s friends or family for him to focus on as he sings. I’m certain that they’ll do all they can to make the album a success. It’s money in their pocket if they do.

On another note, I can’t tell you how PROUD and THRILLED I was when Will and Katee’s song began on “So You Think You Can Dance”. I heard David’s exquisite voice and saw his name showcased to the side. Honestly, I felt like busting my buttons!! *Sigh* David’s journey to the stars has begun. I am SO tickled for him!

I have no reason to give Ryan Tedder the benefit of any doubts. Insecurity, territoriality, pride and pretentiousness are far more common in the music business, indeed the world, than the much rarer and far more courageous values exhibited by David Archuleta. Furthermore, any artist who utters the word “demographics” has no claim to being a true artist. True artists shudder at the thought of such base commercial considerations. Tedder is exceedingly typical in this regard: He agrees to appear on a show he dismisses and despises because it will boost his public and financial profile. That’s the portrait of a cynic and the behavior of a sellout.

highervibe --

I’ve watched the ending of the A.I. “Apologize” performance a LOT (ha)… and what it looks like to me is that David’s ending was interrupted by the audience, which became THUNDEROUS before Tedder finished his run, passing it off to David… I think David’s expression is more about realizing he was not going to be heard no matter what he sang at that point.. LOL. Paula was already standing before David finished as well… I think, in hindsight, if Tedder was being protective of his work (he wrote the song), it was probably natural. However, on his website when he was apologizing to his fans for canceling his show to perform on A.I. -- he said it was an opportunity they could not pass up. Later, however, the band erased that entry (a fan had saved it and reposted it)… maybe because they realized they weren’t supposed to let the cat out of the bag about their performance, and what they were going to sing, etc. So, the band WAS happy about being able to perform on A.I.

RT wasn’t negative about A.I. then… I really think he probably has a problem with being CLEAR when he’s speaking. I watched an interview he did, and he looked SOOOO disinterested and irritated. Maybe that’s just the kind of person he is, and doesn’t really mean anything by it, or intend to come across the way he does? Who knows…

I’ve been really thinking about the DJ who has taken it upon himself to regurgitate Tedder’s comments…. he seems to be putting into words what he felt RT was saying “between the lines”, and not actually quoting him.

In the end, A.I. would not have David singing Apologize if it had not been cleared with the writer (R.T.), and I have no doubt R.T. has been paid handsomely for the use of his work. He may even negate a contract if he speaks negatively about a deal that he was a part of… you know?

Just food for thought.

About David’s recording sessions and the albums, I am not worried too much about them. Those AI ITunes sessions were rushed and badly produced, with little thought put into instrumentality or mixing. I wouldn’t base his album on that. He’ll have top-notch people working in the studio and more time to get the tracks right.

It’s unbelievable that the press is still reporting on the “dad” stuff with David. There were some airport arrival photos posted yesterday and the tabloid had written a snarky comment. I think at this point that many people no longer believe the comments, and they are really beginning to look silly, but it’s still annoying that this commentary keeps following David around.

If Tedder did make the comment about locking eyes with David, that is truly odd!

Good morning everyone! How nice it is to go to YouTube, type in “David Archuleta Crazy” and actually see results! I love it, and when you consider that he was miserable with allergies, unrehearsed and probably still half asleep, he did pretty good! I would imagine that these versions are very close to what he did on AI. Think what he would have sounded like if he had been more prepared! I thought David’s duet with One Republic was awesome but if #45arch4mal said is true, then I don’t think too highly of Ryan Tedder. Even if RT was joking around his words were still inexcusable. I think that David outsang him on the duet. Oh well, who knows the whole story?

And I have to admit that I’ve been worried about the quality of David’s CD, Clay Aiken’s debut CD (Measure of a Man) was not that good in my opinion, don’t know the label but TPTB were just interested in making a real fast profit so they rushed him in and out and the end results sounded like it! David knows what he wants to do and how he wants to do it, hope they just turn him loose and not release the CD until David feels he’s done his best. #47Bookaholic remarked that David is better in front of a live audience. I know for a fact Lucille Ball was, that’s why she and Desi were so insistent that “I Love Lucy” be filmed in front of a studio audience. I’m not sure that having an audience will make a difference with David. I have some of his recordings on a CD (from limewire or whatever it is) and he sounds gorgeous to me, I can really feel the emotion in the studio versions of “When You Believe,” and “Love Me Tender” so who knows? All I know is, I sincerely hope his CD is worth the wait. He hasn’t disappointed his fans yet! Have a good day everyone!

TOfan, I’m with you on this one. I tend to discard rumors and speculation and lean towards being the eternal optimist that I am because at the end of the day, why waste good energy on silly stuff? If RT did in fact say this, it’s clearly his loss, not ours.

Nuff said.

I find it odd that in one thread we bring up all the hoopla that got started by unsubstantiated rumours published by press concerning Jeff, and a one word quote from RT and questionable context, and a RT fan (who is NOT an AI fan, thank you BigSky for sharing that back when we discussed this) who posted something entirely unsubstatiated by anyone else concerning RT (at least when I last searched for anything else on this several weeks ago, I found zip, anyone else who has found anything, please let me know). I, myself, will not complain that others did it in regards to Jeff and David, and then turn around and do it to another artist. For myself, I will wait until it can be substantiated that RT actually made those comments, or he otherwise acts in a public way towards David that will at that time reveal himself, before I form a negative opinion of RT in this matter. In the interview with Good Morning Utah, Jeff talks about realizing how you need to give people the benefit of the doubt in regards to all the stuff reported in tabloids. These supposed comments by RT didn’t even make it into the tabloids. (again, as far as I could find). I’m with TOfan and Josie, I will reserve judgement.

Congrats, Refnaf! (I’m centre floor, row 30!) If you do decide to meet the buses beforehand, let me know!

Josie! Did I read somewhere that you got to meet David? You must tell me us your impression. If he only knew you were the coiner of “Love Nugget.” LOL

TOfan, I hope you really have a great time in those amazing close up seats! I hope that voice will just blows you away!

I think the truth about Tedder lies somewhere in between all this hoopla! But, you know what, I just don’t care! All I know is the only reason I bought APOLOGIZE is because David sang it! $$$$KaChing$$$!

Yes, on the ear plugs. Only take them out for David’s set. I’d go for noise canceling head phones on top of them if I were you, Rascal. The other performances were as I was expecting, I’d consider coming at around intermission if I were you. The audience was amazingly loud and enthusiastic for David. In order to compensate, I think, They turned up the decibels on the band for Cook’s set, to assure the comparison in volume wasn’t so marked. My brother came home deaf in one ear for several hours. Taking a stroll in the lobby for Cook might also be a good idea, and return for the final group number with David. Do go, however, hearing David sing live was definitely worth the pain.

This is why I am all for SING IT-DON’T SCREAM IT (t-shirt Rascal). Have you ever been to a concert a heard 15,000+ people singing the same song together at the tops of their lungs? It can really be a powerful point of connection between artist and audience. But I fear I may have to wait until some of his audience gets a little older. But by then it might not matter, my hearing will already be gone, but for a totally different reason!!! HAHAHAHA!

Hi Rascal..
Well.. after reading that DJ’s rant, I posted a very brief thread at 1R’s site asking about the quote to see if anyone could verify it — or at the least offer a link to an interview where the DJ of that radio station got his gossip from. I’ve been gone most of the day, and never returned to the thread to see if anyone responded. I have defended David at that site once before (I joined the forum after RT & David performed on AI — I was an instant fan of 1R). The fan base for 1R is somewhat varied, and probably college age, so you’re going to get some pretty off-color comments there. I have no problem putting in my 2 cents, but am reluctant to jump into the fire if one’s a-brewin!!! However, I never take anti-D.A. comments with any shred of legitimacy. Ignorance is bliss… plus, you know the old saying — “More for me”.. ha!

David is pure love and light. I know we all passionately adore this young man and will protect him like a mama bear protects a precious cub. Spread the love and light.

I just want to thank everyone for sharing their feelings about David. I have serious ODD and not too much support from my husband & 14 year old son who think it’s creepy that I’m so obsessed by a 17 year old boy. It’s David’s light and his voice.

To all those older fans who are waffling about going to a concert -- GO!!! I went to the San Diego concert. There were more adults than kids. It was SO worth it to hear David in person -- something about his voice that no cd is ever going to capture.

I love that “up close and personal” shot! Thanks for sharing, debra.

you are most welcome… but credit goes to itto (see latest post from Rascal) and from Fanblast where I first saw the link. Just had to get it up on this site. Rascal was right behind me and was probably writing his commentary as I was posting the link.

Simply awsome…. and again I just have to grin and sometimes laugh when I see him do the UTAAAAHHHHH….!!!!!!! COOL BEANS!!!!

thanks itto for the awesome video… perfection
crusherdavidarchuleta -- I have decided to take my 19 year old daughter but I believe that there are still tickets available through ticketmaster… give it a try
TOfan perhaps we can meet up… Are you going to the fanblast thing? I have no idea where to meet bussed etc.!!! but would like to!!