Comments on: Angels: The Full Track

By: jazzy19001

jazzy19001 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:11:03 +0000

The word that comes to mind to describe this version of “Angels” is FRESH. It is a relief not to hear the same version from the AI competition or the tour. I love it, especially for it’s uniqueness. It also had to be different enough from the UK version to justify it’s place on another album. It hits just the right note, IMHO.

By: stenocruiser

stenocruiser — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:03:58 +0000

Masterclass Lady’s review of new Angels after a fan (Janey79) sent it to her:

“………………. absolutely exquisite. The arrangement of this song is extremely well-formulated. The orchestration is luxurious and evokes all the passion and fervor that is at the core of this beautiful song.

However, never is David’s stellar voice obliterated by the lush score. His voice is truly transcendent and he adds some new and exciting vocal flourishes to this version of this song classic. I particularly loved the head voice component during the orchestral interlude, followed by the vocal gymnastics he displayed during his final take of the refrain.

And, yet, the expressive element in his voice is ubiquitous -he truly communicates the emotional core of this song with authenticity and sensitivity.”

By: HPfanRinnie

HPfanRinnie — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:52:32 +0000

Rascal,
I usually agree with you, but this is not one of those times. I really love this new arrangement and how it showcased David’s singing ability (well, I didn’t like the electric guitar part and there’s this part with too much harmony). I love how he recorded the ending that he does live instead of the one from the American Idol recording, which makes it a lot better. I really love his arrangement and have loved it since the Idol recording. But, what do I know, I’m just a kid who loves music…

By: Davidfan

Davidfan — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:53:55 +0000

I have been a lurker here since about AI Top 6 when I discovered this site (and what a refreshing change it was to read well thought out posts that I almost always find myself going YES!)

As someone from about as far away as you can get (try New Zealand) I was truly in awe of David when he sung this on idol. To me it showed he sings songs he loves and what GUTS to sing a song that a good 90% of viewers had never heard of (OK maybe I’m being a little harsh on the music loving population of the States -- but you get my drift) But Angels was HUGE over here for Robbie Williams and so I was like WOW!

Then came the tour and rendition after rendition came out on youtube and I was WOWing even more -- this guy is simply astounding

Now we have the album version and I have just heard it for the first time. As others have stated we/I am not the target demographic so while I prefer David’s natural arrangements I still find myself speechless (although not by the look of this post) at the skill and style that still finds its way through this over produced version

Now when I hear the original version I WISH it was David

BTW Great site Rascal

Rachel
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND

By: realmusiclover

realmusiclover — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:14:51 +0000

Rascal: I agree with you about it being overdone, in spades, but I also have to agree with Juliebug #7 that we are not his core demographic, and this song is designed for them, not us older fans. Nuance, which we mature folk appreciate more than we are likely to ever admit, is lost on the young, as well you know. For the bubblegum set more is simply, more, and they love it. I personally prefer the AI Studio version, despite its shortcomings. It still makes sense to me that he has to nail down his age groupies before he can bring them along with songs that he truly enjoys singing, songs with the sophistication and meaningfulness that we know he is capable of. I’m willing to wait for that time which will certainly come. In the meantime, lets hope that there will be a gem or two in his new album that we can truly treasure.

By: janhn

janhn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:28:09 +0000

I love it! Hey Rascal, run around the block then give it another listen! I know you’ll change your mind….you’ve done it before!!!!!

By: fandaforever48

fandaforever48 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:23:36 +0000

i’m a occaisonal lurker & sometimes poster. Had to add my feelings about DA. Love this version of Angels the more I listen to it. Coming up on 30 consecutive plays on iTunes. Also chickee #281 -- I am you! My family thinks I’m stalking DA. No one (except a 36yo neice & 3yo grandaughter) understands. Love that grandaughter. She’s me all over again. Sometimes I’m not sure why I’m so captivated by DA -- his voice, music, his beautiful soul or what. And I am ODD.

By: djb

djb — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:44:43 +0000

and add the helmut to prevent any further cranial damage from all the THUD’S
I have decided it would be best to be lying down when I hear the album for the first time..haha

By: silverfoxe

silverfoxe — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:44:10 +0000

rascal’s got a new thread goin’….NEXT!

By: chickee

chickee — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:36:43 +0000

djb/solo tour. oh boy, get your medications up to date, oxygen tanks, paramedics……………