Countdown
Will we get full tracks before the official release? Will the critics be kind? Will the public respond? Will any remedies be found for full-blown symptoms of ODD? These and other questions are keeping Archuland up at night, while all await the release of David’s first major recording effort.
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Don’t know why the previous thread is not accepting comments, must have something to do with changing the time stamp. Anyway, looked like time for a new thread anyway — you guys are in overdrive! What’s gonna happen when the full tracks come out?!?
Whatever do you mean rascal? We’re calm, cool and collected….aren’t we?
Life is great in Archuletaville isn’t it?
Good Sunday morn!
Rascal..looks like you & I gave the same taste in photos! This is one of the latest photos taken of him & I fell in luv with it! David is getting more beautiful every day!
I had another dream last nite & what a dream!! here is what I can recall…
A new poster, or at least I was not familiar with her blog name, posted a comment about just having had a phone call from David!! Then she & I became BESTEST friends but there were many envious people who tried to tear us apart and jeopardize our friendship. Then I found out we were COUSINS!! Her name was Erin..but before we could bond as cousins..I guess the dream ended cuz that’s all I remember..DANG! I hate when that happens!Now I’ll never know if I met Erin’s bro, my other cousin who is close FRIENDS with Jeff. My dreams sure are weird sometimes…
Anywhooo..I have lots of things to do today..so have a
great Sunday & I’ll check in later this evening!!
rascal..you & I HAVE the same taste in photos!!!
Wow, SF, that’s going to be a hard dream to unpack. Whatever does it mean?
Rascal, loving, absolutely loving that “close-up” shot of David!
RASCAL -- Like I mentioned said in the previous thread, I was beside myself LOL just imagining what would happen here and elsewhere in Planet Archuleta by the the songs finally come out in full (whether by launch date or leaked prior to it) as we tend to analyze to death Anything David.
From the small nuances (hands, thighs, sound of his laugh, archugaze, scrimping of luggage fees, etc…) to the sublime issues (the voice, song choices, competition, hands, thighs, sound of his laugh, archugaze, scrimping of luggage fees, etc…)
Tee-hee
“Overdrive” is right, Rascal! I just saw the headline of your post — Countdown — and my heart skipped a beat. Ay carumba….
Watching Cook last night on SNL, I felt a little nervous for him for some reason (weird). David must be rubbing off on me!
Oh, almost forgot …. *THUD*
I love that photo, too! I love David’s profile and of course, those bee-stung lips…
Wow! Look at that bone structure. He’s really aged so much this summer, huh? Gee…he looks 18 already! What’s a couple of months between friends? hahaha!
OK…I’m REALLY gone for the day now. Wah!
It’s November, finally it’s November! And I’ve been waiting for so looong… for something to ar-rriiiive.
Huge stuff is happening! A full album from our beloved David and… oh yes! a major election.
It’s a great time to be alive.
And yes, he does seem to get more gorgeous. How is that possible?
Just read through the last thread… you are all so amazingly craaa=-zeh!!! I have learned so much about the music industry (never paid attention before) and sooo many comments help me process my OTT ODD (in overdrive. Palipatations from seeing the countdown clock… 8 days…
Great pic Rascal. A close up of David can never be to close.
Does anyone find themselves answering “I’m doing pretty well” when asked how the are?
He is rubbing off on me.
Just got caught up on last night’s thread. I loved reading the NY Post ariticle. What a pleasure to hear David’s comments about the album and some details about the writing of the songs. Of course, it’s silly that the Post used the pretext of a continuing feud between the Davids to frame the article, but that idea self-destructs in the last few sentences of the article.
Oh HEP me, that PHOTO! *THUD!* (We mustn’t forget our Thuds, Josie)
And Juliebug, that article was wonderful— extremely satisfying, in spite of the David vs. David setup (which at least was minimal and half-kidding)
SF… whoa! I had that SAME DREAM! :p Erin… Erin… wherefore art thou Erin? (I’ll be your BFF MANAGER, ok?)
gosh, are we still jostling for position as Erin’s manager, BFF, wench, cousin? hilarious… hope Erin doesn’t mind when we start peeking in her windows!
Loved that NY Post article… a lot of new insight there, especially about the songwriting process… especially loved the quotes from JC, just so great to see the respect he garners from people who are working closely with him…
Big week in front of us… really anxious for the election to be over… we really need some change in this country… I just hope we make the right choice!
And of course, when it’s over, we’ll be that much closer to D-DAY!
Momofteens… I do believe that it’s with absolutely zero exceptions, that all musicians who we’ve heard from re: one David Achuleta have serious ODD. Musicians GET David Archuleta. Musicians LOVE David Archuleta. Musicians are utterly Archu_STUNNED (in a GOOD way) by David Archuleta.
*runs in, tackles beebee with an Archu_hug, runs out back to cleaning the house*
TOfan: I know what you mean about feeling nervous for Cook. Lot’s of expectation there. It all seemed somewhat “screamy” to me. Nothing new…anyway I wish him the very best.
Now for David A!! That song he does w/Kara D., “To Be With You” is going to be huge!!! (just my gut feelin’) His songs have such LEGS if ya know what I mean, everytime you listen there is something different. I just can’t wait much longer fot the album!!!
lol… Josie. I should house clean, too. You’ve *inspired* me. Mopping, dishes, cooking, laundry-folding. . . it’s allllll gooooood with the Archu_Snippets Playlist. (Vacuuming is tricky, but hey that’s what iPods are for… :p)
Ya’ll don’t have too much fun without me.
Hi janhn! Love your description of David’s songs having “legs”…so true…
And I hear ya on not being able to wait much longer…snippets may have driven me crazy.
phew…not sure why, but I decided to listen to Mary Did You Know (for the zillionth time) and is this the same young man who has an album coming out in 8 days? Now why did I go and do this to myself? As if michelina’s video of WYSYLM wasn’t enough?
Beebee, oh, I know… but, I just love seeing more and more of it in print!
Ok, you and Josie have inspired me too… armed with the trusty ipod, I’m off to do some cleaning and organizing… but, I’ll be checking in all day, cuz I just can’t stay away from all of you, and of course, all things David!
Josie, Oh I love love love Mary did you know. And Be still my soul just slays me. Both these songs make good Sunday morning listening.
HI momofteens and davidfanLIZ
I’m making deals with myself -- for every 15 minutes of cleaning I do, I give myself a David break. I just finished watching his “Homecoming” video. Oh good grief, I’m so toast. ACK.
The cleaning bits have the snippets playing on repeat -- and cranked -- and I MEAN CRANKED. Just an idea to help us all get through our day.
♥
Josie..I decided to listen to some more WYSYLM, yesterday…needed a pick me up. And WOW, it was like the first time. Listened to the SLC version and the Staples Center version cause I love the little smiles at the end..check it out.
Josie, I do this with writing lesson plans. I make a deal with myself. Okay, Liz, if you just do the 1st and 2nd grades, then you can listen to a David song / check ND. I am out-of-controlllll!
And janhn, I listened to WYSYSM yesterday and I was blown away. I think it was partly because I hadn’t listened to it in a long time, and it became a completely new experience.
Oh…the power of this young man.
I walking down memory lane with ya’all today too. *sniff* All these video’s are so sweet and it is so thrilling to see that D-Day is almost upon us. Highervibe used a phrase a while back--”big vat of love energy” (I think that’s correct)--and says David connects us to that--so, today, I am floating on my back in that big vat of love energy, soaking it all in. Life is sooo good!
Josie, I working too but on a PowerPoint and I give myself an ArchuTreat when I reach a certain point. Freo said she was all tucked in to work on the previous thread (I like that expression--sounds so comfy) with a pot of veggie chili--yum)
Ha ha Liz…I love THAT. Glad to know I’m not the only one who does this. And oh yes…the power of this young man. Every day, every single day, for the past 9 months, I’ve had to hear that voice. When will it stop?
janhn-is the Staples Ctr on the tube? I’m 99.9% sure I’ve seen it, but always welcome a refresher.
In the words of JC Chasez-”His voice is out of this world”…
Happy cleaning, writing of lesson plans and most especially happy listening. (my 15 minutes are up I think…)
Kizzi-Archu-Treat…love it. And I’m in the process of making a nice big batch of White Chicken Chili to throw in the crockpot.
Hi FREO!!!!!
davidfan LIZ.I listen to David while working also. It keeps things upbeat an hopeful!
White chicken chili, yummmm, getting ideas for dinner here!
Yes it is on you tube..he is so sweet at the end, trying to fit in the last line of the song. Every one is cheering so loud. This was an earlier performance, and you actually see a light go on in David toward the end…like he’s thinking..”hmmm, I think they might like this??” It’s priceless.
Good Morning all my new BFFs and cousins…ha, ha. I sure had a hard time sleeping last night. I’m so excited still. Just have this constant smile on my face too. My brother didn’t get to bed till 4:00, so I’m waiting for him to call me. I do remember something else I told David, I told him, you know how you admire and are inspired by artists like Sarah Barrellas, that’s how we all feel about you David!, he giggled and said awww. I wish I had thought of some other things to tell him, but gosh Ashley, I was a little blown away just talking to him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu7lvRPSWW8
You kept me up so late last night -- you were all hilarious!!
I am off to take a dear friend who is 82 years young to watch one of her friends (who is a few years older) sing in a Senior Idol Competition today -- how cool is that!!!
Be back later …
Oh rascal -- the picture -- definitely THUD!
janjn, this is the one I went to. I play this over and over in the car. I just love it.
Oh boy ~ where to start! Pulling up loose ends from last thread maybe:
Jackryan #389 ~ that is the mag I was looking for ~ Celebrity Yearbook (isn’t it put out by Pop Star?) ~ anyway, I still haven’t found it ~ need to check Borders today! I’d go ahead and “subscribe” like Kizzi did, but then my hubby would never let me live it down ~ he sees the mail before I do! You know, it’s so much easier being single! LOL!
Juliebug #390 ~ THANK YOU for that WONDERFUL NY Post article!!!! I am basking in the adulation of it all! Wow!
Love the comment, “That kid is business!” (in more ways than one!) And … I LOVE that he loves my #1 Snippet: YOU CAN ~ I hope that’s the next Single ~ but I do love quite a few of them, so I wouldn’t hold it against TPTB if they chose a different one. I just think YOU CAN would really “catch on” on the radio!
Erin ~ with the beautiful Cherokee high cheek bones and youthful looks ~ hope we didn’t scare you away last night! (from your new BEST BGG ~ remember? You said so yourself!)
And BeeBee #16 ~ “ARCHU_STUNNED” ~ but aren’t we ALL!
Now I feel better! Time to email Kizzi, then go check on Mom! Have a great Sunday afternoon! It’s a beautiful day in Orlando today!
Kizzi #399 ~ thanks for the invite to get together this week! Yes, let’s DO (with no hurricanes in sight, this time ~ yay!) I’ll be sending you an email shortly! Maybe Sat p.m. would be good?
ojs ~ LOVE your new avatar (it’s also my Screensaver) TOO CUTE!
Josie ~ 2nd time watching that great video, and it again had the same effect ~ tears!
Kizzi ~ I didn’t know much about NSYNC or JC Chasez (sp?) Great range ~ wow!
erin4david..I am jealous now:) I was unable to see David in concert due to work..will never make that mistake again. I live in the Pacific Northwest, so I will need to catch him next time in Portland or Seattle..which will require some driving!! But worth it!!
Let’s just add to the ODD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mvVYMmoXcY
The TV commercial for his CD.
janhn, that was the night I finally got to meet him backstage. And last night I got to talk to him on the phone on his way to the Jason Mrarz concert. I’m in heaven.
Josie -- What? A TV commercial? Like on Vh1? It says Target is selling the CD--wonder how many tracks? Whoa -- do I need to buy a CD from Target too? *turning on TV to Vh1
Kizzi-I think the kids at IDF said it was on ABC Family? Not sure -- it’s cute though.
erin4david…OK, now I am totally GREEN with envy! But still happy for ya!
I know he’s been talking alot about wanting to see Jason Mraz..I have seen JM in concert. He does a fun concert. He’s a very clever song writer!
Oops! #37 ~ Erin, I meant “BFF” not “BGG” ~ yikes!
And good to see you back! We still want to hear any other tidbits your brother might share with you about last night! Did I understand correctly that they went to a Jason Mraz concert? Or were you just talking about “being with” Jason Castro and I misunderstood? Either way would be fun for David, I’m sure!
Well, last time I said good-bye, I just kept right on talking ~ but now I REALLY am going! See you all later!
Ya’ll have a great rest of the day, gotta go now, off to a movie w/ my daughter. ( she’s 20 and finally admitted that she likes David too..she did not want to appear too fangirly..ya know, too cool for that. But she’s sold now!!) I’ve ordered the CD for her and her roomates at University of Oregon:)
Terrific article on previous thread, I was totally digging big chunks of it, but then I stumbled on this part and ****CRINGED**** :
“After touring, people’s vocals get trashed, but he sang for hours on end and he was still clean,” says Chasez. “It was stunning to hear how much abuse this kid’s voice can take.” (nypost)
Abuse? Oh dear (insert hand wringing visual)…. While I appreciate what Chasez is saying about David’s endurance and tenacity, I can only wish that he NEVER ever again has to push so hard and fast to produce an album. You can only “abuse” vocal chords so long before you’ve got problems—and we’re already flying on a wing and a prayer here…OK, a MIRACLE!—so I hope and pray that Team David will include RESPECT for that beautiful instrument in the list of traits that they can use to characterize his professionalism.
And about Cook, I guess it’s because David likes him so much, but last night, after finishing his (Cook’s) song on Leno, it was pretty quiet in the audience, and I was surprised to feel a pang of compassion for him… wha? where’s the love? I would have thought that segment would be *packed* with his fans screaming their bloody fool heads off. Maybe the sound engineer just dialed it down? Aw.
Now when I refreshed, tons more comments. Hi erin!! Are you posting those pictures yet? Fun night y’all had, last night, but you folks go to bed way to early!!!
Nope, I’m still here! Erin, I seem to be constantly one step behind you! Jason Mraz concert ~ okay ~ COOL!
Josie, thanks for the commercial! Did you hear, he’s also on the BIG SCREEN at Regal Theatres ~ and I KNEW there was a reason I wanted to see a movie this weekend ~ but didn’t make it! I may have to try again one night this week!
Bye!
janhn -- gah! I could watch that one on continual loop. And my comment about watching it on continual loop is on continual…..
*gasp*— I just wanted to stop by for a sec to look over the thread — and BAM that picture!!!!!!!….I wasn’t prepared
what a face…magnificent !!!
o.k…. Sunday chores are calling…
again… wow !
♥-hope you have a wonderful day with your family. I rarely go to the movies, so I had no clue about the BIG SCREEN…right where he belongs..
Tks Josie.
Love the commercial -- the special light effects when the I and T stretch to form another frame. Woohoo! YAY!
I love David and NY Post for that article.
Back to lurking.
janhn -- I’m in PacNW too, let’s connect when the solo tour rolls through! I think there are a few more up in this neck of the woods. (smanda? haven’t heard from her in a while…) Too bad, I don’t see any Jingle Jams up this way, it’s going to be way too long before seeing David again. *exhales long melancholy sigh*
Ok, just got off the phone with my brother. He said the concert was just amazing. Jason Castro and his girlfriend was there and my brother said he was really nice. David had a great time and of course it was all VIP. My brother is going to email me some pictures, so as soon as I get those, I’ll post them.
Hi Erin, thanks for the update -- it’s very heartwarming to this Momma (Josie) to know David gets to have fun…it’s not all work for that boy.
Hope you had fun in here last night -- WHERE ARE YOU SF?
ooooo! Erin, I’m hoping/assuming David got to meet Mraz! Wonder if there’s footage of the concert. (It’d be fun to see what David saw!)
Actually, this link has more betterer (tee hee) sound quality:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGhF5fURscw
Serious Announcer Guy keeps repeating his name…DAVID ARCHULETAAAAAAAAA…
answered my own question:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlApLfIusQ8
Am I the only one that was stretching their head towards the end of the Mraz video to see if you could spot David’s face in the crowd? LOL
I’m sure David was totally “starstruck” watching him. He is such a great performer! He seems to share alot of David’s values too. Very cool.
David probably sang the entire set with Jason M.
Can’t you just envision his adorable smiling face in the crowd and him saying “WOW” to Castro after each song!
I really hope he got to meet him!
A mention in the OC Register:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/jason-mraz-greek-2214330-theatre-review?slideshow=1
From what I’ve gathered apparently David hasn’t seen nearly as many live concerts as he’d like (doesn’t that just seem totally cuh-ray-ZEH?? lol) and I can’t help thinking that now… watching somebody he SO admires and “gets”… that he must have taken in that concert with much different eyes, ears, brains and heart than he would have a year ago-- after all he’s been through. So cool.
This girl met David last night at the Mraz concert! Awwwww….he was sooooooo sweet!
http://archuletafanscene.com/2008/11/02/ann-met-david-archuleta-at-the-jason-mraz-concert/
I’m away for 2 days and missed such a PARTY!!
Erin, I just about died checking my emails just now. Thanks so much for taking time to tell me this news! I now know what the Greek is!
I’m so happy for you, and can’t think of a kinder, more generous person for this to happen to! you are the BEST! speaking of bests, wowzers you certainly have lots of BFF’s overnight!! Good for you! Take care, and ahem, check your emails…….
I was able to log back on -- am still at the library!
Great time reading all posts. What fun and the excitment is building! I. Can’t. Wait.
Thought I would re-post this:
Marly #229 Yes I am from Calgary Alberta… are we “neighbors”?
How bad is my ODD, WELL I am at the Public Library trying to catch up on this post. Our computor went down on Friday and I spent Saturday spazzing because I couldn’t logon to check things out. Sigh, my time is almost up (they have a 30 minute limit).
Hey Josie#57/jeez louise, how exciting was it to hear that one!! in stores Nov. 11th……..David Archuletaaaaaa. LOL……
by the way, did anyone get a chance to see the FOD pic of David’s “Singing in the Rain?” it is stunning and just beautiful……..
oversight Rascal, LOVE the pic. up above, thanks for posting that one! I swear to the heavens, David has THE BEST profile in the universe!!!!
Hi everyone! Oh my gosh..My dream wasn’t a dream?
HI Erin..I thought I you were a “dream” and since you have some Spanish & I do too, that we could be related,,maybe cousins? Sounds feasable doesn’t it? No, that’s ok..you’re still my friend and it’s ok if everyone else is too..you can never have too many friends! So looking forward to the pics!!
after reading the review on Jason Marz from last nite on the OC Register, the paragraph below copied from the review is IMO, is how david will perform in his future concerts,,I have no doubt:
One thing that did stay the same was the consistency of his live show. A lot of artists feel the need to replicate their songs exactly the way they sound on the CD which raises the question of why they need to perform live at all. Mraz is known for his live performances – once you see him live, no recording will suffice. He embraces the live show as an art form, switching up his songs, mashing them together with bits of other songs, unafraid to try new things.
That’s what they’ll be writing about David!
BTW..anybody notice the avatar I’ve had for 2 days???
Geesh! See, I know how to pick great pics of David too!
Commercial is on MTV. *daid*
jr4da: You mentioned how we analyze everything, down to the smallest detail. Here is a thread on IDF analyzing what David is holding in a pic from last weeks radio tour. It is hiLArIOus!
http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=582760
Kizzi -- I know, I just saw it…heaven help me for watching MTV…ugh. But it’s a great little commercial!
Hi chickee-hope all is well with you
Love that pix from FOD…love that rendition too 
SF-you’re av rocks…you’re on the PULSE baby..
Erin4David: Just read your post about chatting with David last night — ahhhhhhhh — how did you get any sleep? LOL Everything you said to him seemed to speak for all of us, so a big THANK YOU!
It makes me smile to think of him (a) getting a night off! (b) spending time with Jason (who I think is a sweetheart) and (c) getting to sit in the audience and feeling a little bit like we do when we watch him live.
Josie, I love your ODD-reward system for getting stuff done. Gonna try it! (I have serious avatar-envy folks, can’t seem to get one. grrr)
SF I can’t see your new avatar… what do i need to do?
Somedays I do feel the need for a remedy for ODD, but maybe Josie’s reward system is the way to go… hey, it used to work on my kids.
TOfan and refnaf-Trust me, the Archu-reward system really, really works!
I have a random question, but how do you make a photo show up with your name when you post? I have no option showing to upload a photo.
refnaf..I was just making a smart a#$ remark about my avatar cuz it’s the same gorgeous pic that rascal posted
above and I’ve had this avatar for a couple of days and
I thought someone would have noticed it but no one said anything..then today, everyone’s gushing over the photo above,,,well you can see why I brought up my avatar haha! Of course, you can’t compare a itty-bitty pic over a BIG closeup of David even if it’s the same pic!
But you know me..I have to be startin’ something all the time!
BTW, your avatar is to die for **swoon**
Freo, you can go to gravatar.com, register and follow the steps. (As you can see, didn’t work for me! They tell me my screen name’s taken, so I’m generic-girl for now.) Good luck!
phew! internet works at mom’s, that was a close call…
erin, where do you want me to send your new subscriptions to lobster of the month, cake of the month , flower of the month , fruit of the month, book of the month, and of course CD of the month clubs??
freo76- go to gravatar.com and sign up. It’s easy. Don’t worry about your user name, mine didn’t follow me here.
Freo..you just have to go to:
http://en.gravatar.com/emails
Register and then follow the instructions. It took me several tries before I could “get” it, cuz kept choosing pics w/o a URL address.
Hey Guys!
Did you notice the thunder-and-lightning and/or rocket-launching sound effects of the David A album commercial? I kinda wonder if these might be other parts of the song “Your Eyes Don’t Lie”
Happy & SF, thanks for the tip, I’ll try it, too!
(Kizzi#71, that thread is hilarious! There’s even an extreme closeup of the “object” on Fanblast, ROTFL.)
hey guys -- does anyone know how the record company comes up with the order of the songs on his album? i have been looking at the order it and can’t figure out if there is some rhyme or reason to it? I always thought there was but maybe I’m wrong…
TOfan- yay for your new avatar, I’m having great fun with mine…
omigoshhhhh, it is a sad statement on my life that FINALLY getting this avatar thing to work is the highlight of my day. Merci, grazie, gracias, thank you, Happy & SF. Off to listen to Crush to celebrate!
Hey everyone! A bit late to the party since I’ve been catching up on work.
Anyway, while listening to the snippets today, would you believe the song I couldn’t stand before -- “Barriers” -- I’m absolutely loving now?
I’m so stoked now for the full tracks. These November Tuesdays (this week and next) are going to be so drama-filled.
davidafan73, the “order” that I’m getting from the album is: teen pop (Crush) — rock-tinged pop (Touch My Hand) — R&Bish pop (Barriers) — similar vibe (My Hands and ALTNOY) --before we get the first ballad (You Can).
Then we veer off into some more pop (Running) and alt-rock (Desperate) --before we get back to the second ballad (To Be With You).
The last 2 tracks are unique enough (YEDL and DLG), before we get Angels.
In other words, I’m seeing more of a pairing of similar genres, if that makes sense.
hey TOfan— great fans think alike— check out my avatar !!!
Josie #51 ~ I rarely go to movies myself ~ even the ones I really would like to see ~ but to see David that HUGE on the BIG SCREEN would definitely be worth even seeing one I’m not crazy about! Ha!
Erin #54 ~ I’m so glad David got to see BOTH Jasons at one time! I’m sure it made David’s night (week, month?) He’s having so MANY wonderful experiences, so well deserved too!
Beebee #58 ~ thanks so much for the Mraz tape! What a treat! I’m saving it, to enjoy later!
I did listen to a little of it, and I can just imagine David tapping his foot and jumping around in his seat all evening (while taking pictures, of course).
Josie #62 ~ thanks too for that OC article! Makes me wonder what David thought about all the changes in Jason Mraz! Can’t wait to listen! Loved the mere “mention” of David’s name being in the audience ~ and Jason ~ and the screaming girls! Ha! And I wonder if JM knows about David and his constant mention of JM as someone he looks up to.
Joner #64 ~ thanks for sharing the post from Ann. If I were in her shoes I probably would have had a hard time concentrating on the concer too!
Tofan & Freo ~ I do have an avatar I love, but I can’t seem to change it up! I get the same response as you do, Tofan!
Happy, I’ll try your suggestion ~ thanks!
SF ~ you answered your own question ~ the difference is in the size of the picture! I hate to ask a dumb question, but what is a URL address? I’ve been asked for that before and wasn’t sure what it was! Duh! (I’m very computer-challenged and really need to take a computer course ASAP!)
Guys this week is going to be insane….
The election is TUESDAY -- we will have a new president!
David will be on the tonight show on THURSDAY!
The new album comes out the following TUESDAY!
How will we survive?????
And Rascal, I do LOVE that picture too! Can we make it any bigger ~ like life-size?
Thanks for the tip! I was able to upload an image on the gravitar site, but now sure how to get it to show up here (a different site). They should have an upload feature on the “profiles” section of the same site.
heart88- Uniform Resource Locator (URL), points to a resource on the www.
freo- both notingdavid and gravatar are linked via worldpress. When I log on to ND the avatar is automatic via the common email address for both my accounts. I am using pictures that I have saved to my ipictures or my desktop. I have a MAC so its simple but I am sure a PC is the same.
Little Mushroom -- “How will we survive?????” Don’t know about you, but that wine collection I mentioned?… *hic*
yellsHG..the only thingI didn’t about BARRIERS is the..but I went back & took another listen..still don’t care for the yells..but other than that, I like it.
KIZZI…COOL AVATAR!!
HG..I have no idea what happened with my last post!
It’s supposed to say…the only thing I didn’t like about BARRIERS is the yells..
juliebug93/littlemushroom- how will we survive until 11/11? we have plenty to do:
1. prepare plenty of food and freeze for the family because no cooking will occur 11/11-11/18
2. ready supply of drinking water- hydration is important
3. paper plates,cups at hand- no dishwashing will occur 11/11-11/18
4.5. all medications up to date- especially heart medications
6. all laundry is clean and ready to wear
happy, thanks for the info! I love your brownie pic!
Happy ~ thanks so much for all the info! I’m gonna play around with it a little and see if I can figure it out!
SF/HG- I agree, I love the snippet of barriers but hate the echos/yells. I’m hoping they just seem out of context and fit well in the overall song. I wasn’t trilled by the “ayeiis” in crush on first hearing but they’ve grown on me.
I agree about Barriers. I still love ALTNOY and love what I’ve heard of You Can!
hello gorgeous (#86) -- thanks so much, that makes sense!!!
Actually, it was the yells that really turned me off on first listen. But I’m liking the melody now. I hope the full version makes the echo sound different.
OK, my new avatar isn’t showing up. What needs to happen for this to take place?
HG -- I can see your avatar. You need to empty your cache.
Happy -- At first I thought you said the freeze the family. LOL! Probably need extra underwear though.
Hey ojs759, cooool avatar! Happy#96, LOL, you forgot #7, brownies … better super-size ‘em
Juliebug, forgive my ignorance, but where and how do I empty my cache?
Thanks for all the 11/11 tips…. i think I’m prepared as best as can be…
yeah… TOfan has an avatar … a beauty too!!! Freo keep trying..
SF.. you’re right -- all pics of David need to be supersized…
juliebug .. I prefer a shiraz if you have it. Cheers!
I only see the same avatars as always ,,, how do we empty cache? good question HG
Hopefully my new avatar will appear soon!
How long do the avatars take ~ to appear? I went thru all the motions, but still no new avatar. (At least I finally got to the right site!) Even cropped my picture! I thought I was moving right along ~ but where is it???
Freo, you might need to log out then back in.
Hey, Ref!
Happy … I don’t see a brownie pic?
HG -- What kind of computer are you on?
Refnaf -- What kind of computer are you on?
tee hee
I get so impatient with technology stuff. My husband came home and I vented to him about my avatar not appearing, and I realized after a few seconds that he was just browsing on his iPhone and tuning me out. He knows me well!
empty your cache on a PC from : tools, internet options, temporary internet options, delete cookies, delete temporary internet files
MAC- be sure to be on the safari tab, drop down to empty cache
avatar takes 5-10 min to appear changed
my avatar is brownies now, I put “Mrs. Robinson” away earlier today, if you don’t see browines you are using an old cookie
also from the gravatar site you can check your avatar. below where the little square shows your picture next to your email address there is an option “check your avatar”, you can check it there….
I know all this because I spent days trying and failing….
I have a windows lap top and MAC desk top. I’m currently on my lap top. I guess I will figure this thing out sooner or later.
OK, looks like I see my new avatar in explorer but not in firefox. Hmmm, that’s strange.
HG- you cropped out the stylish belt, how could you?!! If you keep this avatar for long I’ll have to change back to my Mrs. Robinson avatar….
Happy, I don’t see brownies in your avatar! Using an old cookie??? I give up! I’m keeping my old avatar ~ maybe some day the new one will miraculously appear! ‘Til then, as long as it’s David, I’m fine. I’m also tired.
heart- love the new avi…it’s really nuts but I think I recognize that he’s looking at his computer in that shot?
heart121- your computer is calling up an old stored file to save time. We here out in the www who have refreshed the site see the new avatar, you just have to clear your memory (cache) to see it too!!
Sooo, everyone’s trying on new avatars I see..but where’s Freo’s..no luck?
HG..at least you chose David’s gorgeous face instead of the lower half showing the stylish jeans & buckle like I did
HG…
I was listening to a lot of different songs trying to come up with one to use for another video and it seems ALL the appropriate songs have been used before, but this is one of my favs and here are the lyrics which depict how I feel about David. Except for the first two lines, the rest is ME and I never really thought about it til I really listened to the lyrics and I thought it’s also some of YOU too..the song is called…
LOST INSIDE OF YOU by Barbra Streisand..
Time has come again
and love is in the wind
Like some music in a dream
you made them all come true
When you came inside my life
Now I’m lost inside of you
Lost in the music
and lost in your eyes
I could spent all my time
hearing songs you sing
Feeling love you bring
Feeling close to you
made all my dreams come true
When you came inside my life
Now I’m lost inside of you
Lost in the music
and lost in your eyes
hearing songs you sing
Feeling love you bring
Feeling close to you
made my dreams come true
Well…what do you all think..like the song could have been wriitten about some of us???
Happy, I was trying to get as many of the angel wings into the picture as I could -- this was one of Rabid’s ‘David Deviations’ (see how I’m deifying my David? I chose the wings over the stylish belt! ha ha!).
SF! Awesome! Love, love these lyrics! They describe David’s effects on us perfectly! Looking forward to your new video.
HG, love your avatar! Mine shows up on Gravatar, but not on this site.
SF124- song creates beautiful images…
HG125- in that case I’ll stick with the brownies… angel wings and Mrs. Robinson do not mix.
freo- did you use the same email address when you signed up for both?
Happy #122 ~ that’s so strange! You’re seeing my NEW avatar (yes, he’s using his computer) ~ but I’m still seeing my OLD avatar! ARGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Why is that? Even HG’s avatar is the old one ~ I’m seeing no angels’ wings that she’s talking about!! I’ve even restarted my computer! I think I need to get my computer geek over here sometime this week! Gosh, this is wearing me out!
happy..haha! Yeah angel wings & Mrs. Robinson definitely DO NOT go together!
hate to say it, but it’s that time again..have a good nite all! And…
David, hope you’re getting some well deserved R&R!
Sweet dreams, be safe & secure in our love for you!
CONTIGO SIEMPRE CON AMOR! We love you madly!
Good night, silverfoxe!
G’nite SF! Can’t wait for your new video.
heart130- hope you figure it out….
goodnight all, thanks for the fun.
Hurray!!!!!!!!!! It worked, FINALLY!!!!!!!!
Now I can see my Gravatar and everybody else’s!
Happy ~ THANKS SO MUCH ! I see your delicious brownies! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!
Goodnight and Sweet Dreams!
Freo ~ your is the only one I can’t see! I had to delete Internet Files and Cookies (tho I think the Cookies were already deleted, but the Internet Files were not)!
My brain is exhausted! I think I’ll go listen to David for a while and call it a night!
Kizzi ~ I sent you an email earlier ~ don’t know if you got it or not ~ let me know! You’ve probably just been busy!
Goodnight all!
David is gorgeous. Archu—thud!! Great questions Rascal. We are in the single digit countdown now. Whhoooo!
The avatars are great too. I should have checked here sooner and got caught up in the cleaning frenzy. Ah well its too late now. Worked in the yard today pulling weeds and putting in some winter color. Pansies grow all winter in the Southwest and I love their cheery little faces.
I have loved Mary Did you Know from the time I first heard it sung by Mark Lowry who wrote it. David puts his Archu__stamp on it. It was mentioned earlier that David might do a Christmas song this year-i tune I imagine. Any more to that rumor.
Enjoyed WYSYLM video again. I love listening and watching him sing. Love when he looks at the audience and then that smile and the love sign. I even enjoyed seeing the suit again. He sure does glow!!!!
SF #124… that song says it for me… well done
I can see new avatars… thanks happy for the step by step… I see brownies!!!! (and lots of wonderful David pics) love David with angel wings HG…
Now still waiting for yours FREo..
Such exciting week .. and single digit days are here… woot woot.
Very happy,, and happy to be here!
okay, now I can’t see my own avatar… yikes
WIll Freo get her avitar? Cliffhanger!! Tune in tomorrow and see. Someone call her and talk her though it?
Abrra
Am I the last one on the planet to hear the clips?? I am a puddle. Can we PLEASE fast forward time until 12:00 a.m. on November 11th?!
Hi everyone!
Love, LOVE the new avatars!!
SF, HG, Happy, Freo, DAFan, Kizzi -- Beautiful Job!
HG -- I see you’re finally feeling the Barriers Song. The magical thing about David’s voice -- If you,re not sure about a song -- give it a few listens and it will surely grow on you. His only AI song that never did was Sweet Caroline. BTW -- I have to hear his new Angels a- gazillion times per day. Love to all till later…
Hey to everyone! I’ve been lurking for a while, but with 8 days left until the album drop, decided I needed to join the party.
dma, I hope we do get a Christmas song from David this year — I’ve loved everything I’ve heard via YouTube. Eventually, however, he just HAS to do a Christmas CD.
Josie, it’s nice to see you posting again. It seems you were sort of absent for a while, and I missed you.
Hey everybody, I finally can post quickly before going home today back to SF! What fantastic parties you guys have been having! I want to say what davidfanLIZ has said a number of times, I love you all too!!
One great thing this past week of exploring the New England area was hearing David on the radio multiple times (as opposed to ZERO times in the Bay Area)!! The most exciting was actually hearing David sing Crush a capella through the radio. It wasn’t live but the DJ had just met him and was gushing over what a nicest person he was and had to play that portion of the interview that morning!! What a treat that was!!!
Anyway, gotta go. But hey Juliebug, you kill me with “Happy -- At first I thought you said the freeze the family.> LOL
Kait, at Ford Day, Jeff told me that one or two Christmas songs for download were very possible this year.
My avatar is showing!!!!
Some of you may want to go to rickey’s to check out the pajamas picture controversy. Repent, Claudia? Repent?
Freo’s avatar is showing!! Yay!
Great job, everyone! Loving the new avatars.
Reported on FOD today:
“…And for your information…..ALL the Walmarts in the state of Utah will be celebrating David’s CD release!! Huge kudos to Richard for getting that arranged. All the stores will have cakes with David’s CD cover picture on it, plus balloons, ‘David’ games etc…”
So, who wants to go to a Utah Walmart on 11/10? Sounds like fun!
Hmmm….maybe we should arrange a NotingDavid cyber party? Cake, pictures, games, balloons….anyone?
olemr: The pix is innocent yet obviously private. Snarky’s took it down. Rickey.org reports that his sister put it somewhere on the web and made comments. From a teen perspective, I am sure the intent was just good fun.
David is just too well-known for this not to surface on all the fan sites. Wonder how extensive discussions will be on this?
I didn’t realize that the pajama thing was so recent! Was that really Claudia? So she is TG? I wouldn’t describe her as corrupted, though. I think she actively dates, likes a good time, and is not as into the religious aspect. I’ve never even met her, but that’s my impression.
Hi! And how are the gorgeous angels of ArchuPlanet? Just logged in… haven’t read any of the posts… pajama controversy??!!
Just to let you know -- esp attention to Josie who just a couple of days ago shared she also has a bad case of cough -- just came from medical exam and my flu which started as viral is now bacterial & allergological (similar to David’s!). No wonder my cough is acting like he is my new BFF and won’t budge despite a full course of antibiotics. I despise taking meds -- gaah! You take care Josie, k?
The good news is, the doctor ordered best red for the remainder of the week for me — which means I have all the time in the world to go online and relish anything david
woo-hoo, woo-hoo! Haha
Gotta go and catch up! CYL
Pajamagate-cute. I imagine David is going to have a talk with big sister. I remember her teachers talking about her. They found her delightful. I am sure she would be like a tiger to protect her brother but she has a real fun side too. It is an interesting picture but you shouldn’t have to watch your back in your own home because someone might send a picture into cyberspace. David does need privacy somewhere.
Freofan, is that you in the background behind David? Avatars are very interesting. Kizzi those shoes are great. Silverfoxe, a foxy guy with wings! Am sure I will enjoy your creation. Great song. You are a delight to us all.
Jackyran do take care. We have had so many students ill in the last couple weeks. They all had to resort to antibiotics. Can you take your computer into bed with you? I always think I will enjoy the rest when I am ill but I get so restless and can’t sleep that I am generally just miserable. Course catching up on allthingsdavid would be great. I only want to be ill one day though 11/11 and not until after I have visited Walmart.
Folks, please avoid the Claudia discussion here. Everything about it smacks of poor judgment, and it falls squarely into the realm of David’s personal life.
Thanks.
Rascal, will do! You make a good point.
dma, that is me in the avatar! Can’t believe it finally worked.
jackryan-thank you for that heads up…my cough is really bad now and I spent the weekend just trying not to pass out when I cough. I cannot be sick right now….ack!
Thanks again for looking after me…♥
dma thanks for the kind words. me, bed rest w/o a computer -- r u kidding? esp around this time? there is nooooo way that am gonna be on bed rest w/o my laptop or mac with me. Am sure my kids will have a fit and find a way to wrestle the gadgets from me.. but i will just pout and pout for much longer until they give in.. which am sure they will -- haha!
has anyone seen the yahoo homepage today? Our David was front & center!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-OGkf-zUZYE/SQ49P80ZpVI/AAAAAAAAB5g/CiVoZubMLHo/s800/Picture+7.png
re the pajama thingy — i just caught up on this thread and still have to venture into other sites but i feel iffy about it… cos i think it’s… rather personal? Whether it’s Claudia or David or whoever, am not too keen on it and I suggest we drop it… — part of our house rules, remember?
rascal, would it help to delete my post? If it would, please do.
Out of respect for rascal, I don’t want to discuss the “pajamagate” thing here (first time I’m hearing it). However, I went over to Rickey’s, who said there was much a do about the situation on IDF but can’t seem to find the thread. If anyone has a link to the IDF discussion, could you please post? Sorry for bringing it up, but I would like to read the discussion (esp. since there are now confirmations being made that Claudia is in fact “Toxic Glitter” -- TG; if that turns out to be true, I’m not getting a good vibe about this). Thanks!
Just saw this posted at IDF:
from Loving Archie
Guys, I just heard the full version of TMH, MH, ALTNOY, Barriers & Running!! No, they are not leaked on the internet, or anywhere else for that matter. And I don’t work at a CD store too. I was just a lucky fan. And I gotta tell you, the songs were AMAZING!!! Especially TMH.
It started from our fansite for Indonesian fans (davidarchuletaindonesia.com). People from Sony BMG saw that website and contacted the admin. And then the "Asian Label Manager" guy invited some of us to their office to discuss about the album, the fans and promotion in Indonesia.
So me and 3 other fans went to their office and met the guy who invited us. He asked about how big the fanbase in Indonesia, and we said it’s pretty big. Because he said if there were many fans here, the management and label (Jive) would include Indonesia on the country list for the tour (Yay!). We also talked abut pre-sale for the album so we can get the album on Nov 8/9.
We saw 3 videos. The first one was Crush MV. The 2nd one was The View where David sang Stand By Me. The last one was behind the scenes of the album photoshoot. Yeah we already saw those before. But that photoshoot video? In HQ? On a big TV screen? You can imagine how great it was. Haha. And of course the full version of 5 songs from the album!
1. Touch My Hands
WOW! It was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!!!!!! I love the preview but the full version just unbelievable! It’s soooooooo much better than the preview. It’s like 6789471784654215 times better. I don’t know what makes it better. Probably the additional sound (idk what it was) in the 2nd and last chorus. I actually surprised because it was beyond my expectation. I literally dropped my jaw when the song finished.
2. Barriers
LOVE it!!! I like the 30 s preview, but the full version is much better. The verse has this R&B feeling and it’s really good. The chorus is amazing and the echoes add some emotion to the song.
3. A Little Not Over You
Surprisingly, the full version was just exactly what I expected. I didn’t get different impression from the preview. That’s probably why there are soooooo many people (including me) love this song already. The preview pretty much describes the full song.
4. My Hands
The last chorus is really good. David changed the 2nd verse’s melody a little bit and I LOVE it. That’s it I guess. Haha. The bottom line is I really really like this song.
5. Running
Honestly I didn’ t like the demo (the one with someone else’s voice). I kinda like the 30 s preview but still not very much. But the full version is just GREAT! David’s voice can actually make big difference. The vocal just WOW! It’s really catchy and kinda stuck in my head right now. Haha.
Oh, and when we were talking about the possibility of David coming to Indonesia, the guy said something like "Let’s see about that. Maybe FEBRUARY? Oopss…. did I just said that?" shocked.gif About the release date in Indonesia he said Nov 11, but like I said before the people who pre-order (like me) will get the album on Nov 8 or 9.
Sorry for this super long story. I’m just soooo excited. I think this is the first time I feel lucky to be an Indonesia fan.
My reactions? YES, Touch My Hands sounds like it really does build up power in the song! I’m so excited about that! And the other songs’ full versions are apparently much better than the previews, which is to be expected, but still that’s great! We already heard the bridge from ALTNOY so it shouldn’t surprise that their impression of the full version is pretty much the same.
Also, how is it that they are able to set up a date in Indonesia? Does this support the theory that we’re talking a SOLO tour, and not an opening act? Hmm….
Hello Kait-I have been away because work has been sooo busy and I have been getting in as much golf as possible before the cool weather really hits. Add to that, the fact that I came down with a terrible cold last week and felt icky.
I took this weekend to just chill and spend time at home (I sent my hubby off to golf w/out me which turned into an ODD feeding frenzy for myself).
I have missed you all and I’m glad to be back
♥♥
hello gorgeous, e-mail me privately at creativeoptimist@gmail.com
snarkies has posted MCL’s review of David’s studio version of Angels… the link is below…I love MCL and I love Snarkies…
“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.”
http://masterclasslady.com/2008/11/01/video-of-the-day-david-archuletas-new-version-of-angels/
ronaldsf..wow! Is that for real?? David is really going on tour in INDONESIA in FEB??? About the full versions of the songs being FANTABULOUS, I am not surprised, but if this is confirmation of a solo tour eary next year…I am left speechless!! Have I said lately how much I love & admire David Archuleta..THE VOICE!!
ronaldsf -- Thanks for sharing that post. Major chills. Can’t wait, 7 days and 17 hours til album.
Rascal’s newest thread that day will turn into a high-speed chat room!
Josie: Have you listen to the YouTube with Angels embedded on masterclasslady’s site?
I think the vocals are really boosted. Sounds different to me than what I downloaded from iTunes even when I manipulate to highlight the vocals. Maybe I have just listened to it so much, I tuned my ears to isolate the voice. Hmmm
David invites you to chat with him on Nov 10 -- do I hear ruuuummmmmble???!!!!
http://zzone.z100.com/whtz.davidz100/blog/2008/10/28/chat_with_me_in_the_zvip_zone
O David, be careful what you wish for!
wow ronaldsf… exciting … world tour, maybe solo…… does sound that way…… we can pray….
YES to your avatar Freo!
Can this be possible? I just figured out that since February, I have spent an average of 3 hours a day on the internet viewing David articles, music and blogspproximately 270 days times 3 hours a day comes out to about 33 days! This includes 10 days in Spain when I got up before everyone and went to the hotel lobby to use the internet. Mind you, I work full time and run a household. I was thinking about this because several weeks ago Rascal inspired me with his wonderful historical project. Then, yesterday, Josie was good about budgeting her time and Hello Gorgeous was working all day. I hope to get back to a little reading and volunteering during my spare time someday. At least I get my exercise in still because I can listen to my ipod. I love you all and your taste in music is fantastic.
Jeff once said that the tour would be sometime in March. Am pretty sure Singapore will be in David’s itinerary -- which means Malaysia & Indonesia will be included. If Manila is not considered… then SG, MY or IN, here I come!
Another article on the (non)dueling Davids --
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1172480/david_cook_and_david_archuleta_are.html?cat=62
vermeer, #143, nice to see you back here briefly. And rascal, thanks for keeping us in line.
Ohmigosh, it’s getting closer and we are all going a little nuts. Life is good!!
And ronaldsf -- could David really be planning an international tour? This all seems so unreal!
So much good news. I’m going to focus on the CD and the Sacramento show for now. That’s all the good news I can handle.
Kizzi , I think you are right.. The vocals do sound boosted on MLC’s site compared to what I could do with my Itunes version. I like it.
By the way, I enjoyed all the activity with avatars last night. I love how you guys keep it moving and changing.
I think I’ll keep my strange one for now, as long as I don’t get teased again!!!!
Jackryan4da & Josie — wishing you health!
Josie, good for you on the golfing thing. I’ve tried to get in some long, after-dinner walks this season, but now it is pitch black by the time we’re finished with dishes. Guess I’ll have to rearrange my schedule again.
hellogorgeous, I believe that thread at IDF was removed. I was around last night when it was posted, and most people were simply saying that it SHOULD be removed. All of the discussion about the source of the photo happened elsewhere, I believe.
Love the discussion about the Indonesian’s fans’ impression of the song leaks (to them only!?!!) I hope David does tour in Indonesia. I’m a part of teamarchie, and he has a large Asian fanbase represented at an International teamarchie sister site.
jr4da: Great AP article. Nice to see David getting recognized for his talent and who he truly is.
refnaf: I think those vocals are boosted somehow. I like it! Seems to me, music novice that I am, that when I first heard Crush released, his voice seemed muted and music overtook it and then when I heard later releases, his voice seemed to separate from the music.
dfLIZ: I love your avatar. Nothing strange at all about it; its strong, beautiful, and solid.
Whoa….see you guys had a little AVATAR PARTY going on last night.
It kinda freaked me out when I first logged in. For a minute there I thought aliens had hijacked Rascal’s site!
Glad you’re all still here…..NANOO..NANOO
Hmmm….Joner…come to think of it, I just returned from Roswell earlier last week. Do ya think?
Joner..And MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
David’s FORCE that is!
I just saw this Leona Lewis article at Rate The Music and I totally agree with her perspective on “Superstardom” . This is what I wish for David as well…not to “go off the rails”…
LEWIS: ‘I DON’T WANT TO BE A SUPERSTAR’
British singer LEONA LEWIS hopes she never reaches superstar status -- because she wants to be able to lead a “normal life”. READ MORE…
British singer LEONA LEWIS hopes she never reaches superstar status -- because she wants to be able to lead a “normal life”.
The Bleeding Love hitmaker insists she doesn’t envy the fame of singers like Mariah Carey and Madonna, because she would find such a high level of fame too disruptive.
She says, “I don’t know if I’d like to be that big. I like to lead a relatively normal life. I like the normality of being able to go to the shops, go out with my friends.”
But Lewis admits that there are some perks to being a major star.
She adds, “I love the way huge stars like that have been able to connect with so many people and make so many albums of great music, so that’s what I want as well. But I think it’s a balance. I don’t want to go off the rails.”
Kizzi-I haven’t even listened! *runs off to listen*****
LOL, the Avatar party was fun to watch last night! I love how we support each other from the light to the heavy… Avatars, time management, food, life’s hardships, and of course, most importantly, our ODD!
RonaldSF, I saw the post on the full versions at Snarky’s and I am SOOO envious of that fan! I am DYING here… I went to bed last night after playing the snippets for an hour and I swear I dreamed about Running all night… and of course, woke up with that song in my head… I am seriously worried about my sanity… if this is what 30 seconds can do, I am DOOMED! Oh, and I loved what she said about TMH… that is still my favorite… something about the beat and the way his voice seems to caress the song, even though it isn’t a slow ballad. I dunno, that one is in my heart.
Anyway, have a great day Angels… I’m going to try the Josie method today… work and reward myself with David breaks… we’ll see how successful I am!
Joner..It’s too late..David is already on his way to mega-superstardom, however, I don’t think he will ever go off the rails…that’s just not him. He will always be humble, honest, grateful, and true to himself. That to me, will seperate David from all the other “superstars” out there.
So, no worries, just pure happiness that we are all here witnessing his rise to the stars!
SF-I just don’t like “commercialized stardom”. It detracts from any respectible form of artistry in the work.
I love David as he is, without all the bells and whistles…his perfect unembellished self.
But, for the record, I wouldn’t be beyond supplying a few whistles for the kid when I feel inspired.
…and my avatar is already warming up!
He is simply Archudorkable:
http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/11/on-the-scene-at.html
His reaction to his liner notes -- from EW
Kizzi on #71 -- OMGosh, that IDF discussion on the fry/onion ring/chicken or whatever it was that David was gingerly holding was super funny. 3 pages, for over a day and they themselves wondering why they were even discussing it. LOL.
Meanwhile, after listening to the 7-digital snippets, I think I may have almost completed the lyrics for ALTNOY:
A Little Too Not Over You
1ST VERSE
Woo-ooh…
It never crossed my mind at all
That’s what I tell myself
What we had has come and gone
You’re better off with someone else
It’s for the best, I know it is
But I see you sometimes,
I try to hide what I feel inside
And I turn around
You’re with him now
I just can’t figure it out
CHORUS:
Tell me why
It’s so hard to forget
Don’t remind me
I’m not over it
Tell me why
I can’t seem to face the truth
I’m just a little too not over you
Not over you… you-ooh-ooh
2ND VERSE
Memories, supposed to be fade
What’s wrong with my heart?
Shake it off, let it go
Didn’t think it’d be this hard
Should be strong, moving on
But I see you sometimes,
I try to hide what I feel inside
(Fades out… if you compare the new lyrics w/ the 1st verse, we would just be 3 lines short but they may be the same as 1st verse)
And I turn around
You’re with him now
I just can’t figure it out
CHORUS:
Tell me why
It’s so hard to forget
Don’t remind me
I’m not over it
Tell me why
I can’t seem to face the truth
I’m just a little too not over you
Not over you…
(NOTE: The clip started at this last line so I assumed that it came from a simple repeat chorus based on structural formula of a song)
BRIDGE:
Maybe I regret
Everything I said
No way to take it all back (yeah)
Now I’m on my own
How I let you go
I’ll never understand
I’ll never understand
Yeah-yeaaaaah, whoo-ooh,
ooh-ooh…whoo-ooh-ohh,ooh-ooh
(extro…)
Sent the additional lyrics to snarkies, as well
Is it any wonder why we love David..besides his glorius
VOICE..below was copied fro EW Popwatch…
“I don’t take anything personally, unless it’s about my family,” he said. “But how long are they? Like, how many pages?” See? Even he’s concerned about the amount of paper it’ll take to print the booklet! “My problem is, it’s either one line or, like, 300 pages,” Archuleta continued. “I completely ramble, even in my interviews or just explaining things. And I didn’t want to forget anyone! Gives you something to talk about, I guess.”
Turns out Archie had to turn in his Thank Yous before all the songs were finished. Hence, the omission of JC Chasez’s name. “It was, like, so last-minute,” he said. “We wrote that song a few days before the final deadline.”
Speaking of time crunches, it was 11 p.m. when I reminded Archuleta that his pal David Cook was about to perform on Saturday Night Live. “It’s on soon, I know!” he yelped. “Think they’ll make fun of me? I’m, like, an easy target. I’d be funny to make fun of, I’m so weird.”
David, YOUR WEIRDNESS is what is so endearing to me..we weird people have to stick together!!
If anyone stands a chance at making ‘weird’ and ‘dorky’ the new cool, it is David Archuleta.
And I say it’s about time.
Love the EW article. Thank you for posting it!
And it sounds like HE DID get to meet Jason Mraz!!
Aw…I’m so happy for him!
“…And with that, the guys were whisked away to meet Mraz and we bid them both a fond farewell. But as we were leaving, Archuleta yelled out one final thought: “Hope you like the album! I don’t mind if you make any little critiques, I understand the job.”
Aaawwwww. Falling for this kid is inevitable.
My daughter finally found time to listen to the album snippets and 2 songs stood out for her -- ALTNOY & Desperate. She said “Of course You Can & To Be with You will be hits — duh! Archies swooning & melting all over (eyes rolling), just don’t let me seeyou do it Ma!”
Hahahahaha… she is 20yo and is into music, plays the drums and is running for honors (Advertising/Fine Arts). She’s not fond of DA’s genre cos she is a rocker but acknowledges that David’s voice is something else… she just wants him to grow up fast to match the voice & talent. And no, she doesn’t like DC. My home is united in our regard for him. Nice guy, could sing, performs well but a rocker he is not.
Joner, I’m so happy he got to meet Mraz, too! YAY! I wonder if Erin has any little tidbits about that meeting.
(Erin, did you “hear” that??)
Ok people, DO NOT HYPERVENTILATE:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10746535
David Archuleta (slotMusic)
by David Archuleta
Release Date: 11/04/2008
List Price: $18.98
Our Price: $17.08
You save: $1.90 (10%)
David Archuleta (slotMusic)
What is SLOTMUSIC?
http://www.slotmusic.org/what_is.php
SF -- “Feeling love you bring” (etc), yup very apropos! Are those Streisand lyrics from a song in the movie “A Star is Born”? Even more fitting, if so!!!
ronaldsf -- thanks for bringing the indonesian connection song insights over here! About the solo act (here’s hoping), I was just thinking that with such diversity in David’s music, and in his fan base, it would be a challenge to pick *one* artist to tour with David, that everyone would want to hear. And too, what artist in their right mind would *want* to tour with David, he would eclipse them all, established or not. IMHO.
I had the opportunity to speak with the DJ from my local radio station at an event I attended yesterday, and we were, of course, talking about Crush -- I told him how thrilled I was to hear it on the local radio.
He had his young son with him who is a boy scout and he told me that David was featured in the Scouting magazine, Boys Life. The DJ said evidently David was very close to receiving his Eagle Scout award when he started on AI. The DJ was so impressed -- he is definitely a fan!
jackryan…My son, who considers himself an expert in EVERYTHING, haha, and abhors AI and everything it stands for, calls the contestants kareoke singers, BUT he makes an exception about David..said he is the real deal ( my heart just swelled w/love for him when he said that ) then he said as David matures his voice will only get better. He knows I have ODD and he’s really ok with it cuz he said he can see it makes me happy and he hopes that the “establishment” doesn’t ruin David. I asked what he meant..he said David is young and with his talent, he has $ signs over his head and is ripe for the picking by ruthless people in the entertainment business. I told him about David’s beliefs ( my son is not a “believer”, his name is Angel and he loves his name..go figure?) and that David’s core supporters will always be there for him keeping grounded and SAFE..He said GOOD, cuz he is going to need them when the “vultures” start picking at him. Whew! My son the cynic…But the good part is he said DAVID is the REAL DEAL especially because he wants to write his own music which is in my sons opinion a true artiste..and coming from my son..to me that’s saying “tons”.
We sure put a lot of stock in what our kids think about David!
highervibe..yes indeedie..that song is from “A Star is Born” and I’ve always loved that song, but never realized how much it described how most of feel!
Has everyone gone bonkers with my #191 post? Or all of you are calling Wal-Mart NOW?
Well, with that I leave you guys with this very impt reminder:
When you vote tomorrow, remember --Its Obama or McCain, NOT David Archuleta, ok?
I forgot to include this from the Boys Life web site:
IDOL THOUGHTS
David Archuleta rises from mild-mannered Boy Scout to national singing sensation on TV’s ‘American Idol.’
However, the article is not available to view online.
I just had to share this that I found at rickey.org:
In the comments section, a fan wrote:
Another little known Archufact:
In recognition of the release of David’s album, from here on the month of November will be known in the Gregorian calendar as Archvember. The eras will be named the same, BC (Before Crush) and AD (Anno David, the year of David), and will now be adjusted to reflect the year of David’s birth. Today’s date is Archvember 3, 17 AD.
SF -- have fun with this idea:)
jackryan4DA #195, I think perhaps you didn’t emphasize enough that it says it will be released November 4th? Because when I saw that I certainly spazzed!
But I don’t GET this SlotMusic thing. So it’s a physical chip you insert into your iPod? And you need an iPod? I saw the SlotMusic info page, but the Walmart website doesn’t explain it. Boo Walmart! Please explain better!
Okay, here’s the discussion on SlotMusic over at IDF. The discussion is just starting. Apparently a lot of other SlotMusic releases ALL say Nov. 4th. Still, it could perhaps still be available before Nov. 11th…
http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=582593&st=920
Silver Indeed, what are kids say is of significance to us. Even when or especially when it comes to David
It was also a way of market testing cos my daughter is one of those who doesn’t get him. So she belongs to the primary target market (PTM) of Azoff & Jive/19R.
Ok, have to rest now. It is almost 3am here… You guys are so lucky to be getting the Wal-Mart version by tomorrow.
Sabrina of Snarkies left this message before she went on her sabbatical: “Okay, so, AT THE LATEST -- this album will be online by 11/8. Of this I am almost willing to bet money except I imagine David frowns on gambling. I’m getting jittery. YOU GUYSSSSSSSSSS. I just want to hear ALTNOY in its entirety. That one’s my unofficial baby.”
I think she was referring to the rest of the pack -- Amazon, iTunes, Rhapsody, etc… Wal-Mart will slot-d-music same day as your election day — which if memory serves me right was the original target launch.
I expect to wake up to spazzing angels by tomorrow? Spiri-chal & Peace Out!
archiesfan4life…okeedokee! But what took them so long? I’ve been describing MY life as BD=Before David or AD=After David, for quite a while…And this year to me is known as “The Year of David THE VOICE!” so we’re all on the same page, kinda.
Now I gotta figure out how to rename the rest of the calendar months for next year on my David calendar..cuz if we think THIS has been a BIG year for David..just wait til NEXT year..we ain’t seen nuthin’ yet!
I guarantee it!!
Hi everyone…
Does any one know for certain that David will be at Z100 Jingle ball on 12.12.08..please let me know…thanks
will any of you be attending the signing of his album at the virgin record store next week?
archiesfan…. Wow, Eagle scout on top of everything else… that is a major accomplishment… he just keeps on amazing us doesn’t he? I really think he is perfect… an incredibly well rounded, grounded, indescribably talented guy… oh man…
just to let you guys know I love all your company…great place to be to feel the amazing love for David…
ronaldsf As the SlotMusic site headlined, it is an high quality DRM-Free MP3 Music on microSD ™ Cards.
The gadget enabler of SlotMusic is the microSD cards. It is one of the smallest flash memory cards on the market today. It is manufactured by SanDisk, which lends the SD to the name. The other part of the name comes from the tiny size of the card.
With more users of portable electronic devices like mobile phones, portable global positioning system (GPS) devices, digicams, video and audio players and recorders or any computer/laptop/notebook with USB, the need to store data on portable memory sources subsequently increases. One of the primary formats for these portable memory sources is a microSD card.
This is the major labels’ latest attempt to jumpstart the physical-media market. Perhaps they have finally learned from the Napster-debacle, after all. In the long run, I see this as a very green move — no more papers to produce an album! (So David can right even more than 10k liner notes if he wants to w/o feeling guilty -- haha)
However, the wrinkle that I see in this plan is that it disregards the current fact that iPods and iPhones, don’t have microSD slots. What you can do is transfer it 1st to your computer, then transfer to your iPod or iPhones. Am sure pretty soon Apple will come out with an adapter suitable for this newest application
Side note on DRM:
Which stands for Digital Rights Management -- remember when there are times you are unable to download videos or audios from the net? and a page would appear that says the video or audio file is DRM protected? That’s the one.
Hope this helps. Why do I know of these things? Am weird & a dork, that’s why. And am in good company
So David can WRITE, not right.. hehehe
momofteens #203 -- he is amazing, isn’t he! Even more than the fact that the DJ loved Crush was that he was so happy his son had such a wonderful role model with David. That made my day!
BTW -- I am not succeeding in following the advice given by many and getting some work done and THEN coming for a ND break -- I seriously need help with my ODD!!
fay… FOD has David listed as appearing at the jingle ball on 12/12 in NYC!
jackryan … thanks so much for the info… I’m always so lost about all the latest gizmos.. you are adorkable too>>>
archiesfan4life… i emptied the dishwasher.. does that count?
Jackryan…hahaha! what are you doing?? Aren’t you supposed to be asleep?! Don’t get me wrong..I love how dedicated you are to everything David, but lady, how do expect to get completely well if you don’t get your rest?? You are somethin’ else..I luv you!
I forgot to mention that I read somewhere, I could not find the article at the moment, but aside from Wal-Mart, Best Buy is also supposed to offer the SlotMusic option…
Happy hunting!
ok, so obviously, I’m not being that successful in staying away from all things David… over at Fanscene, which I found via Snarkies, they have posted some old chats from David’s pre-idol days… as well as old pics… just adorable…
http://archuletafanscene.com/
ok, ok going… gone now. bye! love u all!
peace-out! spiri-chal!
Yeah right…jr..peace-out, for about 10 minutes! haha!
I’ve been reading all about this “slot” release tomorrow. I didn’t see any option like that when I pre-ordered. I’m sure the songs will leak within hours tomorrow if it is released via that route tomorrow.
Thanks, Josie, for posting the EW article. They must have been tsunami’d by supportive comments from ArchAngels and new fans. David’s graciousness in the face of cheap shots never ceases to amaze me.
Another thing that amazes me is the way he never exhibits any sense of entitlement. When he talks about his years of practicing music, studying singers, etc., he’s so matter-of-fact about the role that hard work and persistence plays in life. He accepts it and lives it.
To watch someone so young (who could have coasted pretty far on natural talent alone) be so ready, willing and able to roll up their sleeves and work hard to achieve their dream is (dare I say it?) downright inspiring. EW could take a lesson, for sure.
jackryan-you gave me some sound advice to take care -- now I’m sending it right backatcha! Take a nap. If you don’t rest, you’ll be toast (ok, you will be toast anyway) for the cd listening fun!!! Rest. Momma Josie said so.
Freo- I vote for you to shrink that avatar so we can see your beautiful face. Pretty please?
TOfan --
the other thing that tickled me pink was the mention on FOD from the Bonnie Hunt Show with regard to David’s appearance on 11/16 (I think?). They said they had NEVER gotten so many requests for tickets to her show…ever!
Yep, yet again, something regarding David has me tickled PINK. Ah…David.
refnaf #208 -- you emptied the dishwasher -- yes, that counts! It is more than I have accomplished today in my other life:)
momofteens #211 -- I did have good intentions of getting some work done until I read your post …. now I really do have to go for a while. Be back later…
I luv all of you!
Angels -- use the Archu-Rewards System -- 15 minutes on -- 15 minutes off.
Oh my goodness -- you all take up so much of my time. You take my mind off all the stresses in life because you all are so passionate and so funny at the same time. Saturday night was spent reading reading reading then I got caught up in watching all the result shows from #10 to the final result. I had a smile watching David through the whole process but I felt a funny kind of saddness because everything is so different now. I love the ballads he sang on AI. His voice was so pure and dominent. He showed so much emotion. Then the cute interviews. The dancing here and there -- the boy has got some moves!!!! I do love the album and like the rest of the citizens of Davidville I am anticipating the release, but I can’t help wanting more of the not so young stuff, although I am very young (yeah right)., The video of David in concert in Utah, really touched me. He was so happy to be home.
Incidently, Cook did real well on SNL, I thought. You could see the relief on his face when it was all over. It was kind of seeing your kids best friend from babyhood all grown up and doing well.
SF -- your son is very wise -- I imagine him as beautiful as our David.
Tofan, I agree with you about the entitlement thing. That must have cost $$$ for him to get those coaches, fly around the country meeting prospective labels, etc. I’m still not sure how they managed all that financially.
kizzi -- thanks for your kind comments for my avatar.
Josie, thanks for the link to the adorable article from EW. I thought David sounded so grounded and real. He seems to have the right attitude about the album coming out. I’ve heard him say that Simon just had a job to do, and in this article he said the same thing about the critics. Perhaps he knows that there will be a variety of comments about the album and he’s ready for it.
And the Walmart thing just makes me confused. Perhaps the Nov. 4 date is an error? You need a special bit of hardware? I only know that I have ordered CDs from Amazon, iTunes and Walmart so that I could have the physical CD plus all the possible songs. I’m ready!!!!!
hooked- I feel your pain. I just got back from revisiting AI on youtube. Those times when he was younger when he was first on that show, can it be just a few months ago, seem so nostalgic now and he was in the earlier ones so full of joyful abandon. (yes, I actually teared up a little) I also went to several sites and read how so many young people are waiting impatiently, like us who are just a * little* bit older for this CD. The thing is that these younger people need some of these younger sounding tunes. I feel that they need David not just for his songs but for what he stands for. And so I am willing to wait a little longer to get some more of those ballads. I am actually surprised that some of the songs on the CD are a little more mature than what I expected. Hopefully the younger fans will be just as happy with them as I am.
Did I see some of those moves? Oh, YEAH!! I can’t wait for David to cut loose and start moving around some more. He is just so cute and ummm… well, you know.
Rascal,
In light of some recent indiscretions at other places. I want to applaud you for always having David best interest at heart. Respecting his private life. Reveling in his public life.
Thank you.
Abrra
hooked..thanks! my son is wise, but also a know-it-all…hmm, wonder where he got THAT from??
ram..being a Latina myself, I can see that David can dance, we all first saw a teeny glimpse with his SHOP AROUND and he may integrate some small dance moves in his concerts, kinda like SBM, but no more than that..boo-hoo! But who knows..he may surprise us! Can you IMAGINE the shock & awe if he does strut his stuff! The screams will be deafening!! haha!
jr4da: ahahaha -- “remember to vote for Obama or McCain and not Archuleta.” LOL!
Josie, you’re killing me with the ArchuRewards System. I feel a QVC segment coming on…
“Yes, not only does this easy-to-use system increase your daily productivity and keep you organized, it promotes mood elevation and longevity, and even spiritual enlightenment. Why, I’ve thrown away all my anti-depressants! So order now for your free 30-day trial of Mamma Josie’s ArchuRewards System. You’ll be so glad you did.”
As for waiting for the CD, I made the mistake of going to Amazon and turning up the volume. Josie -- help!!! It’s not working! Your technique is not working for me. Arrgghhh!!! I am here listening to the preview of all the songs on Amazon. I c a n ‘ t s t o P!
And he’s singing “don’t let go” and I can’t let go. “Didn’t think it would be this hard” and he just keeps on singing to me.
And he said to “reach out my hand, just me, him and the band” and I’m done for.
rascal -- I think you’ve hit on a whole new, untapped marketplace. The package could include the CD, some videos of performances plus fan videos and a booklet for charting your success. Love it haha!!
Still wondering where the american idol final album is, you know withe top ten or twelve??? Anybody know?
Rascal -- ArchuRewards System LMAO!
Ram -- You dropped the bait and FORCED me to go to Amazon song previews.
My stomach actually gets all quivery when I hear him sing A Little Too Not Over You. I am absolutely loving that song! *sigh*
Pics are out of David at the Mraz concert!!!
http://archuletafanscene.com/2008/11/02/ann-met-david-archuleta-at-the-jason-mraz-concert/
Abrra #223 I agree. Thanks Rascal.
What’s this about an early release of David’s album? Rumor, or is there confirmation?
I’m planning to do a media blackout tomorrow, from morning till midnight (yep, I’m checking in at that hour but we’ll see if I can stand the suspense). I’m soooo queasy right now -- my anxiety is off the charts. I so want my candidate to win, and I’m afraid of the consequences if he doesn’t.
If he wins, I’ll be over the moon. If David’s album gets released the same night, I’ll be ready to journey beyond the infinite!
Anyway, I encourage all of you who are citizens and who are registered, to please, VOTE VOTE VOTE tomorrow (if you haven’t already). I don’t care who you vote for, just vote.
If you suspect voter fraud or feel that you’ve been disenfranchised in anyway, please report this to 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Peace.
HG -- Tomorrow I am celebrating election day. YIPEE!!
Off work all day and I am beginning to feel hope for the first time in a long time.
Now for David
Last night I was driving home from work pretty late. I have my favorite cd of David music that I personally made playing in the car. Lately I’ve really been into “In this moment” for some reason. It’s my fav now.
Anyway, my favorite part is the second chorus. (And I want to be) -- that *I* is so tender I swear I could (and have) cried over that one small word.
My cd player started to skip at that exact part. I couldn’t hear it. I had to get home and go online and hear it. I was just compelled to do this.
Does anyone else have a small part of a song that just *kills* them?
I am crying thinking about that song-and hardly anyone liked it on AI.
Betsy -- I have LOTS of those little moments in David’s music but it just so happens that the exact moment you’ve just described is one of mine as well. It makes my heart just ache. So so sweet.
Betsy -- I love that song, I picture him everytime I listen to it, remember how exhausted he was afterwords. Remember how he was moving to the beat??? I sure miss the good ol’ days.
HG -- Yes I voted a hundred times (for David) haha, Yes it is important to get out there and vote. We are a privliged nation to have that right. Guess what, while in line I was listening to… David. Time went by real fast!!!!My daughter was embarrased cuz I was in lalala land.
betsy, thanks for sharing. For me, if there’s a “moment” in a song, it’s in the second version he did of “Imagine,” that little note that he changes up. The way he drags out that “a-a-a” part of the word “Imagine” as he gets ready to launch into the chorus.
“Ima-a-a-a-gine all the people/sharing all the world.”
That note just kills me every time!
Of course, there are many other examples when his voice gets to me, but this one immediately comes to mind. Sigh.
QVC, here I come…ha ha ha ha…that one had me rolling….but seriously, this system works ONLY if you have your Archu-self-control system in place.
I cannot help you with that…mine will be null and void the second this CD drops. On me.
Betsy,
I see that Hooked and Smanda both responded to your question too, but yes, I had In This Moment on repeat for days after the finale, and I love the exact notes you love!
Now, since we have all these little snippets, there are a few more… I particularly love the “only me, only you and the band” in TMH… just grabs me. And, right now, “Running” and “You Can” are on repeat in my brain… I really am dying, waiting to hear the whole songs…
betsy -- I always seem to go back to In This Moment -- I lsiten to it over and over -- I love it!
I have listened to the 30 second snippet of To Be With You OVER and OVER -- there is something about this song -- it continues to bring back memories from so long ago -- good memories -- I can’t explain it -- I am just drawn to this song.
Josie, LOL, yeah, that’s my problem… I seem to have lost all Archu-self control already, and we still have a week to go. Truly, this ODD is impossible to manage, I’ve never been addicted to ANYTHING before…
Josie, I’m so glad it has a name. I have been giving myself ArchuRewards for weeks now.
Betsy, I too love In This Moment. When he sang that the first time I just sat down and cried. It was his moment and didn’t matter what happened later that moment belonged to him. I have listened to it so often. I have been enjoying the snippets so much but all this nostalgia is making me want to go back to all the songs. Didn’t a fan say there are 60 songs you can hear David sing?
The thing is, this song was never one of my favorites until recently -- and I heard it first on the show, 7 months ago.
It just crept up on me and caught me unaware. Makes me wonder about the people who will hear his songs on the radio and kind of liked him but now fall over dead for that voice. Or the people who will see him for the first time on one of these talk shows coming up and end up helpless to control themselves!
Good point, betsy. I hope the world is as ready for David as we are. Even then, he never ceases to amaze me, no matter how much I prepare to be surprised.
haha Betsy… yup, as we expect, world Archu-domination is coming!
And lol, I said I’ve never been addicted anything before, but that’s not true… I forgot about chocolate… but really, David is better than chocolate!
Josie- So I need the Archu- self control first before the system will work. Well, do I need to order that asap or can I download that with a credit card? I am getting pretty much “Desperate!!” Oh noooooo! Here I go again !!! Help Me!!
I feel like I am on a loop and I can’t get off. Please somebody, drop that darn CD already.
Today this is the song I cannot not not not stop listening to :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAQOgzKgxXM
Did I mention I can’t stop? That I am hooked. That it is in every molecule of me and seems to be what is keeping my heart beating?? Sometimes, once in awhile, it’s like that with David.
I have tried Josie’s Archu Self-control plan and I can do the fifteen minutes of David -- overandoverandoverandover.
I can’t do the 15 minutes of -um- other stuff. Sorry.
It’s funny, just the mention of “In this Moment” makes my heart lurch. I truly love that performance and at the same time it almost kills me. It is SUCH a stunning performance AND a stunning *moment* for me in the journey. I almost hafta change archu_channels in my brain. ::::switching to “With You” channel::::: ahhhhh….. (I may live… for now…)
wait… Josie, we’re in DIRE NEED of an archu_product for those with no CHANCE of archu_self_control. What will become of those (moi) whose archu_resistant self-control cortex is completely eroded away? Is there NO HOPE for those UNFORTUNATES? (… oh hurt me…) Get your R&D dept on it… stat!
beebee, I know exactly what you mean by changing channels. Sometimes the intimate, soulful songs are just too much and I need to hear David sing something light and flirty just so I can function.
Yeah! I did it! I have a picture too -- an avatar. I am so excited!
“In this moment” kills me..
archiesfan4life… yeahh!!!!
Ref, I’m not stalking you … really!
Archiesfan4life: Congrats! I just got mine to work yesterday. WooHoo!
Betsy, I listened to “In this moment” for the first time in ages this weekend and oh boy… intense… One of those Archie moments for me lately is actually a pause … In “My Hands” (which I’m seriously addicted to), the little rest between “fireplace” and “yeah” grabs me every time. Weird, huh?
archiesfan4life -- cool avatar
smanda #247 “Did I mention I can’t stop? That I am hooked. That it is in every molecule of me and seems to be what is keeping my heart beating?”
In every molecule -- I know the feeling. Ohhh the power of this gorgeous young man!
hi all-
I love all the new avatars going up- I’m like a kid loving stickers!
about the “in this moment”- I don’t really like the song at all, but I play it anyway- just for that same “I” at 1:38 second verse!! I rewound the tiVo that night to play just that phrase repeatedly and at this point I that’s all I play- just that phrase, so for me now- its just a really great, really short song, and I love it! …beebee, it “makes my heart lurch.”
Hi all,
Here are some pictures from the other night. Sorry they are dark.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ErinR.Hernandez/David#
Hi Betsey, and all my other e-friends, how is your grandson? are you enjoying every moment? I hope so! speaking of “moments” I saw your post and had to get on here quick. “In this Moment” is a performance of David’s that I have to be careful watching, because I literally sit there bawling my eyes out when I watch/listen. I saved every show of the season, from “Shop Around” to finale night, and yes, all the dance numbers in between (elimination nights). sheesh, yes, David does has quite the moves, and I loved watching all those group numbers, partially to see him dance, and also cause I sooo loved how they all harmonized so beautifully. Remember “Shout to the Lord?” just beautiful! Betsey, I love the part of ITM that you referred to, I just love it when David sings those power ballads, and nails those power notes. The sound quality is sooo awesome on all the AI shows, i don’t know if it was my new TV or what, but it sure beats anything I’ve heard since that time. When I’m in a melancholy mood, I go back and watch David sing his heart out and just love it! Here’s to “In This Moment!!”
oh BFF erin, did you get the lobster gram I sent?
hey Erin!! that pic. #2 must be David talkin’ to YOU!!!
Happy, darn haven’t gotten it yet.
yes, pic #2 is talking to me. Is that the coolest thing? Still in the cloud….
I swear pic #2 of the concert on Saturday is the Archugaze. Am I wrong???
Erin, you’ll be in the clouds for weeks. get ready for La-La Land, big time
Hi Erin! Thank you for the pix! Did your brother meet Mraz with David? I’m so curious about how that went down. (Just a desire to witness David’s happiness at Meeting Mraz!)
This David pic was also posted from the Mraz concert (at snarkies) and, Freo, I REALLY thought this was a classic *archu_gaze* too! Whadya think?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uw_M6ZbloQw/SQ-DAeBLCpI/AAAAAAAAAWc/osQBPZdrncA/s1600-h/david+jason+mraz+2.bmp
#247/Smanda, Be Still my Soul. another beauty! that was done at the Fireside Chat, did you hear the story behind that night? David’s night off spent with troubled youth. such a generous/giving spirit.. Ahhh David, how we love you.
Wow, Erin, just Wow….
Hi all!
Just wanted to concur with you all….”In This Moment” was so beautiful and one of my favorites. I remember I couldn’t stop singing it afterwards. Its too bad we never got a studio version of that one!
I was so excited about that night for my brother. He got to go in the VIP with David, Jason, and Jeff and Laurie. He saw Jason Mraz in the VIP room, but didn’t talk to him. I just think it was really cool that he was able to watch David’s reaction.
ooooo, Erin, what did your Brother say about watching David’s reaction?
Happy, “In This Moment” as a song was never a favorite of mine, but “In This Moment” performed by David Archuleta on Final Two Night is a phenomenon that obliterates me.
… and yes, thankyouverymuch, I’ll have a brownie. 
He just said it was really nice and so much fun, a great concert. And of course David is just adorable and was nice to see him enjoying himself.
beebee, looks like the Archugaze to me, too!
Erin, Thanks so much for posting the pics, and for filling us in on your brother’s evening! Love that pic #2 is of him talking to you! What a lovely memory for you…
I do hope we get a blog from David on this… somehow, I’m guessing we will, since he never seems to let us down, and he never loses an opportunity to give props to the artists he admires…
Hi Erin! OMGosh! Are as excited as I am that we might be related?? You did say you had some Spanish in you? Well, I do too, so that means…Ok maybe I’m trying too hard!! Anyway, thank you for the photos! The one where he’s talking to you will surely be special for the rest of your life, huh?
I was just thinking what David has brought to our lives. He has done so much just by “being”. How great is that?
Like the lyrics of a song..he has changed so may lives, brought healing where there was pain, brought joy where there was sadness, brought peace where there was chaos..this young man..does he really know what he really means to his fans? I don’t think he does..I hope he does. Knowing David was able to see & meet one of HIS idols, hopefully he understands now how we feel when we get a chance to see & meet him!
sorry for the typo!
Anyway, it’s time to say my g’nite..gotta get up early to VOTE tomorrow! And as usual..
David..whereever you are, sweet dreams, be safe & secure in our love always! CONTIGO SIEMPRE CON AMOR!!
hi all!… joining late but just had to comment on all the buzz about IN THIS MOMENT…It has always been a heart tugger for me and was surprised it was not mentioned as much as the other David performances…I play it on a regular basis and the video is a fav on my iPod..Funny though that I have been going back to it more lately and sudddenly here it is in discussion tonight!! we are all on the same wavelength..Just loved that performance..so heartfelt……
evening everyone!!
just passing through before bed…
I LOVE Josie’s Archureward system…
I unfortunately am like others here who have no trouble with
the 15 minutes of David…it’s the “other” 15 minutes that I can’t seem to accomplish. Do you think there may be a job or degree out there that we can get for being Archie-addicts?
Here’s hoping!!!
Erin…you lucky, lucky girl!!! One day David had better come back to Canada so those of us who missed tour can see him…
pretty please!!!
Awestruck…yup we are neighbors…and if you like hockey we are rivals too as I live in the City of Champions!!! And I am old enough to remember when we truly were the city of champions:):):):) Hope to be on one day at the same time…
would LOVE a fellow Archie up here in the great white north!
goodnight all. Thanks for the fun.
Hi chickee!
Baby Adam is doing great and was a month old yesterday!
I kind of feel weird being one of the only ones here without a David avatar. I DID have one but that changed!
Beebee -- earlier I was feeling very weepy about ITM so I actually put some Bob Seger on and rocked out for awhile! I actually did “change the station”.
I had to for my own emotional well-being!
I had to reliquish the computer for most of the night as my 16 yr. old son suddenly remembered he has a paper due tomorrow on “As I lay Dying”.
I couldn’t exactly fight for my computer rights given that situation! Encourage him to write, encourage him to write
etc.,
I must jump on the “In This Moment” bus— I just watched this performance today… no kidding ! I LOVE it… there is something so aching about this performance… I am bowled over every time. I love every second of it… the “yeah” at the end is waaaaay too much for me. My breathe catches every time. I love it ! I also love his face after this performance … he looks so aware , open….. I don’t know how to explain it… it breaks my heart a little bit actually.
Wow so strange to see this performance being chatted about. It is one of my all time favs !!!
ojs759 -- I know what you mean. After his performance of *In this moment*, he is breathing hard and so vulnerable. He looks like he gave away part of himself. And he really does.
Who else does that?
It breaks my heart a bit every time.
betsy-- oh I love what you said
He looks like he gave away part of himself. And he really does.
you are so right. I love his effort. I know that sounds silly but he just gives his all to each performance it seems …. and is so apparent in those last AI performances.
He is so good it hurts.
and IT is…
That is called “leaving it all on the stage”…that is what David did that night….
Had to go listen to it again! Hopefully tomorrow will bring a different song obssesion. Whatever it is, it will sound great as my teenager hooked his guitar amp up to the computer and the sound is so beautiful. (how do they figure out how to do these things? I didn’t know you could, even!)
Anyone here ever see *Spinal Tap*? I bought my son the new amplifier for his 16th b’day last week and I jokingly asked him if it went to eleven!.
He said it actually goes to 13. And it does!
I love the fact that David can get starstruck by his “idols.” Hopefully he remembers that when he see his fan-addicts nearly passing out when meeting him. (not me of course…I was one cool cucumber.) right. I had an awesome DA response from my nephew this weekend (actually kinda HI-larious and oh-so-sweet) but I am way tired so I’ll share tomorrow, but something to keep in mind… Dang-it, 8 year olds’ are way older these days!
Good morning everyone! Some goodies, BRETT HALE talks about David with Counting David’s Character Team:
Brett Hales on David’s Character
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Y8_wdzMvk&feature=channel
Brett Hales on If David Wants This
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP_GDQYnVU
ojs759 #278, me too! I love the “yeah” part of ITM! Flying back from Boston to Dallas to SF today, I indulged in hours of listening to nothing but David on my iPod blasting it away. It was so wonderful. Had my eyes closed and all. I have always loved ITM or rather, I love the way David sings it. So passionate, so heart wrenching almost, again that little cry in his voice. It just squeezes my heart.
JesseQ, can’t wait to hear your nephew story tomorrow.
Good night all!
RAW FOOTAGES OF INTERVIEWS of BRETT with CDC:
brett interview_010to037.wmv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFPAfSIR9Ng
brett interview_038
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNa97J37Ol
Continuation of raw footages of Brett interview with CDC Team:
brett interview_039
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaAUsYQJ45A
beginning of interview_001to009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v4UuimFjfY
The last one shows (actually did not -- haha, you’ll see what I mean) Brett discussing the original footage of Crush where the girl was cartwheeling in her swim suit and for which David asked for a re-shoot.
archiesfanforlife, I love your avatar. I almost decided to change mine but I am just too in love with its surreal quality with the pink clouds, spiky hair, smoking eyes and hollowed cheeks to change. Betsy, I love Adam. His little smile just warms the cockles of my heart. What a precious bundle he is.
Brett and entourage are really lovely people. I have so enjoyed charactercounts. David is very fortunate to have them in his corner. I love how our view was blocked as they viewed the questionable cartwheel.
Good morning everyone! I woke up real early and already cast my vote!
If I was anxious yesterday, I’m now wonderfully optimistic. Now, if only my ballot had allowed for a write-in, I would have voted David Archuleta in for Vice President. But I won’t get picky!
Don’t forget to vote, if you haven’t already.
morning…. Had to mention ITM… I’s one of my faves that I have as video on my dpod… how intense and passionate he sings. The line “give me a chance and I’ll show you whats real” gets me every time. His defiance when he looks into the camera and sings “no one can take it from me’. And of course the “”IIII’ . when he is done this song I am as exhausted as he is… He just keeps giving. I can watch and never be less amazed than that first time we wathed on finale night.
“unfortunately I am like others here who have no trouble with the 15 minutes of David…it’s the “other” 15 minutes that I can’t seem to accomplish. Do you think there may be a job or degree out there that we can get for being Archie-addicts?”
Marly maybe we can start a Archuversity…. SF would be a good prof…
TOfan “my hands” me too
and marly . I’m a canuck too!!
HG..cast my ballot this morning. It was the LONGEST line I’ve ever seen in ALL the years I’ve been voting! I so wanted to go down the line saying hello & PLEASE do the right thing for our country & vote for “change” and for MY candidate, but I didn’t want to get arrested so I was “good”. But let me tell you, it was not easy! Today is going to a very long day! Hope everyone who can, VOTES!!
Have a great day!
Thanks for that encouraging report, SF! Long lines usually bode well for a particular party candidate. Hmmm. Did you take the time to distribute fliers saying “Buy David Archuleta’s Album Nov. 11″? ha ha!
I know, missed opportunity, dang it!
refnaf..ARCHUVERSITY!?
What a great IDEA!! (Lights goin’ on in my haid..uh-oh, you know what THAT means!!)
“Achuversity”….hmmmm, very interesting!!
Josie..or anybody,could you please REPEAT the “15 min on, 15 min off ” instructions, cuz I keep goin’ past the “15 min on” and it’s messing up the whole thang! dang it!!
HG..Fliers for David..DANG! what’s wrong with me! It was a huge MISSED opportunity!
I am beginning to wonder if this is actually the perception by many people who did not watch AI. WE KNOW he’s a CHAMP no matter how you slice it. I wonder if Reuters sees it too.
http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE49T3FV20081030
Very, VERY fascinating post from “iluvlife” about the artistic decisions made about the album cut of “Angels.” I include it in full here, and people should also see IDF posters’ responses over at: http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=565013&st=720
Rascal, I would love to hear your insights, given your musical background, into this post.
Ronald,
FYI, I was able to have a conversation with “someone very close to this song” who mentioned a few things that would likely be of interest to you and many of David’s other more analytical fans. From what I understand, Jeff had a lot more input with songs on this album than we have been led to believe. A very good example is this song. Supposedly DAvid and Jeff thought Jive was going to have the producer review some of the live performances from the tour so he had a really good idea of the level David had raised the song to and for him to realize that he really would have to step it up in order for the new album version to compete in fans’ minds with the live version. To their amazement, they found out that Jive gave the producer the Itunes version of Angels as the reference track rather than the one he had been singing on tour. Jeff was very surprised and concerned about that and suggested they redo the track from scratch but the label didn’t allow it so he then lobbied to have them at least modify the existing one to better represent what they had in mind for the track from the start. That was a HUGE issue as there is no comparison between the quality of the 2 versions. (if someone can find the itunes version again for reference, it would be very interesting to hear and compare it to the live versions and then to what the final album version ended up being).
Their vision for Angels, if it was to be on the album, needed to have an innovative, fresh approach that would “one up” even the best tour version or at least be compelling enough to show a new side of David and show something NOT shown even in the tour renditions. It needed to have something new to add to the previous versions, if not, it was not needed on the album and would be a letdown for people who were so familiar with the live versions. It needed to also make a contribution to his album and show current musical relevance due to there being 58 and counting versions up on the net of David singing the song already.
When they arrived at the recording studio to hear the track for the first time, they were shocked and couldn’t believe that the track sounded basically like a clone of the robbie williams version. Jeff was beside himself as was David, but fortunately the Jive rep was very understanding and also felt it could be improved and allowed Jeff and the Producer to rework the arrangement so that it incorporated several of the elements from the live version, including Jeff’s ideas about the first section being more organic, free and open to differentiate from the original Robbie version and to do away with the steady, pulsating piano chords that everyone was familiar with already.
Jeff also had to convince them to include the middle bridge section and to add the 2nd tag ending of I’m loving angels instead” as they had it ending like the original version without the last big moment and only one time though at the end. He also insisted on the ending having most of the elements from the live tour version, and helped choreograph some of the vocals for the ending so that they were similar yet still a bit different so as to incorporate something new into the ending and make it slightly bigger than the live one. There were other licks that they didn’t include that he and David felt would make the song bigger and have more moments but the producer insisted on keeping it more generic in certain parts. They didn’t allow the yeah yeah yeahs in the middle section, but at least came up with something different that is a nice contrast to what people are already familiar with.
The final version was acceptable although still not quite what they had hoped for, but that is what happens with songs on albums. You have to give and take and compromise to at least find something you can all be proud of. They are very happy with the songs on the album and feel it has a very solid range of styles and shows different textures and sides of David that he didn’t show previously on the tour or on the show.
Today is going to be a day to remember! Get out and vote!!! (Or sit back and relax if you’ve already voted absentee like I did.)
ram… “our champ” most definately.
Thanks for the link Ronaldsf, I always get lost over there and would like to check out the artist thread.That info on “Angels” wow. thanks.
SF I think HG, TOfan, Freo, Joner, Josie and many others could all be profs.
First class; Archu-rewards system 101
ronaldsf—You got me again !! -”-the mini ARCHUGROWL” ….!!!!!….I have been noticing it has been showing up here and there and it gets me everytime…The cub is growing up…Really enjoyed your posts on IDF…Back to read more later…….
Hey all, on my way out to vote… but wanted to direct you over to Snarkies where they have a hilarious post on what the world would be like if David Archuleta was president… I guarantee it will bring a smile to your faces! Have a great day!
Gosh, I missed a whole day! Came on to read last night and completely fell asleep! Must have needed it badly!
Anyway, I’m still testing to see if my new Gravatar is working ~ I’ve changed mine a couple of times (or at least tried to). I first had David at his computer, but I missed seeing his face ~ so I switched to the one Momofteens has, then I noticed she had it too ~ so ~ I tried to change, but not sure if it worked …
So, Momofteens, we may have twin Gravatars! Ha! At least temporarily!
I’m so excited ~ I may get to meet Kizzi tomorrow out at Disney ~ on my Birthday, no less! Hope it works out, since we missed meeting at the Tampa concert!
Well, back to work! (I’ve already voted absentee,)
ram, loving that article -- American Idol champ indeed! What can I say? Speaking of “missed opportunities,” I hope AI producers have learned their lesson.
refnaf, I would happily switch from my university to Archuniversity! Any job openings?
#297 -- I LOVE hearing about the background of recording ANGELS for the album. I feel that it’s such a privilege to be allowed into “the studio”, so to speak, and hear their thought processes and debates with the producers.
I have NEVER been so interested, concerned, hyped, enthusiastic, proud….just so emotionally invested in any other artist’s album!
How nice of them to release these tidbits of background information that make us feel like we are included in the process!
Haha--refnaf, I really am a prof!
Freo what happened to your Gravatar?
I can’t seem to get mine to switch to my new photo ~ don’t know if I can even do it from work! Very strange!
I’ll have to see if my 5-yr-old grandson can help! Ha!
Hg and Freo…lol, I knew you two have the right creditials… you’re hired
heart… I see David at the computer!
Refnaf ~ you must not have your Cookies deleted ~ ha! That’s what I was told the other night, and sure enough, I didn’t! These computers are strange birds!
The avatar I’m seeing is David laughing, cropped a little closer than Momofteens, but the same picture. However, I’ve been trying to change to yet another picture, but it just refuses to cooperate! Oh well! They’re all David, so I’ll quit my whining.
OK guys….clearly, for sanity purposes, we need to periodically refresh our brains and temporarily exercise and stimulate our psyches with something other than just David. Here is the “challenge of the day”….
Did you know that if you pick your right foot off the ground and spin it clockwise, then start to draw the #6 in the air with your right hand, that your foot will uncontrollably start to rotate in the opposite direction???
Is it just me??? Do I possibly have permanant brain damage from obsessing over David!!!
Ok Joner it happened to me too….now back to david…haha…
..David should have a”bonus”CD attached to his first album and it should be called…to steal a line from Snarkies website….”but wait,theres more”……
joner.. we will be offering a course “The effects of ODD on the brain”
You’re hired.
#310 djb -- I’m a little concerned about your attention span. You may want to attend my class.
if it involves david..sign me up …………………….
My class schedule:
Archudorable 101
Archugrowl 101
ArchuGAHH 101
Archulicious- Advanced Placement
ArchuTHUD Masters level…………
I am going FULL time….
Anyone looking for a Dorm mate…..???
.
Refnaf, “Archu-niversity” -- ROTFL. But djb, 101-level classes? Surely, everyone here’s in ArchuGrad School!
Ronaldsf, thanks for that info, sooo fascinating. I do love the subtle changes made to Angels and it really makes me appreciate the care and love both David and Jeff have for the fans. That’s what really teared me up when I first heard the leak of Angels … that it was for all of us.
ronaldsf..#297..well, now we KNOW the reason why David recorded this new but still very beautiful version of ANGELS. My hope is that David will sing ANGELS in all his concerts, making it his SIGNATURE song, the song everyone wants to hear. Knowing David, it will be slightly different and powerful every time. That’s the uniqueness of David. I can picture him at a babygrand just belting it out, bopping & almost flying off the bench, like the Angels he’s singing about! Gives me chills just imagining it. Anyway..I HOPE he sings it in all his concerts so that people who didn’t see him live previously can truly experience true artistic greatness. What a sight to “behold! And speaking of “greatness”, I wonder if Jason Mraz was aware when he met David, that he
(Mraz) was in the presence of future greatness??
Heart.. hope You & Kizzi have a GREAT time & Happy B-Day to you..You MUST give yourself the best present ever on your birthday & play the vid where David sings Happy Birthday..can’t give you the link cuz I’m at work, but you know which one I mean, right? The one all of us will be playing for ourselves on our B-Days for the rest of our lives! haha!
Heart, so funny with all of the thousands of pics of David out there that we’d pick the same one, even if temporarily… I’m thinking it’s time for a change anyway… but I have to say, our current avatar so captures David’s joy, and is so appropriate that he has a mic in his hands!
The Angels info is fascinating… thanks Ronaldsf for bringing that over. The process of creating popular music is complex, and I’ve learned so much about it through this David journey. I used to take everything I heard on the radio so for granted… my roots are classical orchestral, and I have to admit, I really had a bit of a superiority complex towards pop until now.
What an amazing experience this has been, for us original archies, just can’t wait to see what happens next…
brought the paddles back….
refnaf- sign me up to teach “Archucrazylive- post grad”, this is a field study course offered the semester starting in Jan 2009….
May I also suggest the following be added to the post doctoral couse of study:
“Archufanbehavior-401″ -Archufan behavior relates to what an Archufan does and why it does it. Some behaviors are genetically determined, or instinctive, while others are learned behaviors. This course studies a variety of these behaviors.
May I also suggest many of us are in dire need and should enroll immediately in the following course:
“Archufan Cognition -403″- Cognition is the ability to think. When applied in the context of Archufan behavior it refers to the ability of an Archufan to be aware of and make judgements about its environment. Many Archufans lack this ability when in the presence of anything Archuleta.
ronaldsf, thanks for the Angels behind-the-scenes fascinating story!
TOfan, I was thinking the same thing. Thought I’d go for my master’s degree in All Things David.
Heart, Happy Birthday!!!
ronaldsf297- thanks for the info. I went to the link you gave us and read some of the comments.
awww, you commented on my favorite note at 3:30ish, you even called it the Archugrowl. You gave it props even though you promised my “note was going down!”
happy… you’re hired… and “Archufan Cognition-403 ” I believe that class is full;;;;;
check out the “if David were president” thread at Snarkies- ROTFL
Heart, Happy Birthday… for today, pretend your name is Madison! (Hope this works)
http://www.imeem.com/people/HXDX4ei/music/KaBO3peR/david_archuleta_happy_birthday/
aww, happy #320, all in good fun here at NotingDavid. I personally love creating little mini-rivalries and Archie caucuses around silly topics, such as which performance of Imagine is better, or do we prefer David with short hair vs. long hair, or the poll about SBM versus LMT, I could go on and on LOL
Ref, #321, President? Can’t we have him as Prime Minister???
Happy B-day, Heart!
A little voting day humor. Please vote.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1s6XVQCTvQ&eurl=http://masterclasslady.com/
OMG, Momofteens, THANK YOU for that link! I’d forgotten about that (I know, how could I?) ~ but now I’ll have to play that again in the morning, when I first wake up!
And yes, my name is Madison (actually, I love that name!) Ha!
SilverFoxe ~ I’m reading backwards here (on my lunch hour, and typing & reading as fast as I can ~ why am I ALWAYS in a hurry!!!) ~ anyway, I just noticed that you mentioned that “very special” Happy B’day Song too! I understand not being able to do anything from work, belive me! That’s why I rush home at noon to see what I missed! Ha! But I can never catch up ~ never! But THANKS for thinking me anyway!
Vermeer, thank you too ~ just wish it were 17 years young instead! (I wonder why???)
Momofteens ~ yes, I LOVE our “mutual” avatar (even tho some can’t see it) ~ great minds think alike, they say! But then David doesn’t take a bad picture, and there’s soooo many to choose from ~ yes, funny we picked the same one! But I also had that happen with my first picture! The one I’m trying to change to has not been used, as far as I can see, but that too may change before I can make the big switch! Ha!
I feel so out of the loop here ~ so much to read and so little time!
Ronaldsf, thanks so much for the fascinating Angels info! Haven’t finished it all yet!
Back to work I go! Sure is nice living just 5 mins. away!
ronaldsf--you had to do it ..just had to bring up LMT just as I was recovering from my previous THUD….I think I may just stay down to prevent any further damage..
Tofan/315—this is my plan to prolong graduation and stay in Archuversity foreva!! Start slow and steady and take it all in note by note…archugaze by archugaze..swooning..swooning and he will be legal by the time I graduate..haha.. OK I won’t go there..promise
djb327- LOL…
djb LOL, I just wrote a little more in the Artist thread about the “yearning heartache” in LMT. Are you lying down already? LOL
happy /318- are you suggestin we all aim for doctoral degrees??
Wouldn’t that make us Dr.Archuleta’s ??…..now ,happy, back away from the paddles ….slowly and behave..this is a family site…..
ronaldsf -- loved the inside scoop on Angels! Thanks!
ronaldsf --for cying out loud …i may not live until 11/11 if you keep this up…..
Sorry, djb, sorry, sorry… I repent… I will never, ever, EVER do that again!
I will not hold you to it….i promise
I wish I could read and comment as much as I wanted. (er, but maybe it’s just as well I can’t…lol)
Happy Birfday, Heart! ♥ That David Happy Birthday Madison is SO WONDERFUL!
Ronald, thanks for that “Angels” scoop! (I finally found the artist thread! Yay! Now it’s bookmarked :::patting self on back:::) I saw you posted the R’n'B comment.
I feel the very same way about all we have to look forward to. (*Gettin’ shakey just thinkin’ about it*)
There was just one little thing I wanted to say-- (just to clarify, even tho it’s no biggie, really) Just that I am not disappointed or “missing” anything in David’s Debut album. I think it’s gonna KICK BOOTIE! I’m madly in LOVE with all I’ve heard of it. It’s just now and then I feel the urge to step forward and really shine a light on the Archu_R’n'B Magnificence just because it sometimes seems it’s overlooked. What I mean is, if I felt too little light were shining on David Power Ballads, I’d prolly be piping in about those, but they are well covered. So… that’s what THAT’s all about.
I AM moz def an *authentic* r’n'b lover, for sure, and do look forward to more of it from David, but I seriously love everything that golden vocal chord wraps its vocalicious self AROUND! lol!
Oh HG! ::::waving hand:::: I VOTED!
:::prancin’ all around:::wearin’ *I Voted!* sticker with Puh-RIDE::::::
ok, ’nuff for now! *poof*
ronaldsf…I had only made it to my knees so the damage was minimal….as far as Archudamage goes………
ronaldsf -- #297 -- Thanks for that interesting insight. In many ways that is exactly what the production sounds like — a compromise. Undoubtedly superior to what had been produced originally, but certainly not what might have been accomplished if Jive had taken the initiative to observe what David was doing in concert (I realize it’s very challenging to find ways to see what David did in concert, I mean, it’s not like his fans are crazy enough to video every single moment of every single concert and upload it onto YouTube for the whole world to access within hours… ahem…).
djb330- behave? but I’m on vacation…!
happy--oh Yea..Then proceed……..
rascal—I would be happy to forward my ITouch to Jive if they need my assistence…I do believe I have it alllllll.
Hey guys..speaking of “voting” please take some time & vote like there’s no tomorrow for CRUSH on VH1..WE MUST, must, must keep David & Crush at #1 for the next few weeks! YEAH! Lets help David break a VH1 record!
And It would be so great if CRUSH is #1 when he appears on VH1!!
And just a side note, Cook’s first Video is about to break,
if it hasn’t already. I don’t bring that up to start another competition, I just thought you all needed to know another reason to KEEP CRUSH at #1, numero uno!!
Vote every day, as many times as you can!
It my lunch hr, so gotta go do my power walk (for David)
now…Enjoying all the posts today..you guys are so much fun! Later!
(one little question. I’m not really here. May I surmise from the “angel scoop [#297] that the “Angels” we got with our iTunes pre-order is NOT the “Angels” that will come on 11/11? That there will be yet another “Angels” from iTunes? [or wallmart...or target...or amazon...] I can’t imagine that’s true, but I got a tiny bit confused there. Ok, *poof* again.)
Happy Birthday, Heart, and thanks, ronaldsf for that behind-the-scenes story. I’m just now getting the chance to read your post in its entirety.
Rascal, you wrote:
(I realize it’s very challenging to find ways to see what David did in concert, I mean, it’s not like his fans are crazy enough to video every single moment of every single concert and upload it onto YouTube for the whole world to access within hours… ahem…).
To which I say: Lazy a$$ and trifling those Jive folks. I hope they’ve learned their lesson and realize that, when it comes to our David, they need to step up their game.
beebee #342, the author of that post (“iluvlife”) was probably referring to the AI production of “Angels” during Top 8 week of AI. That version was available only on iTunes, and so was referred to as the “iTunes” version. What we’ll get on the album is the track we got when we pre-ordered.
Yay, beebee and others who voted. Now, why didn’t my district pass out an “I Voted” sticker? I want to prance around too!
Happppy Birrrrrthday Heart/Madison!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the best wishes for a great day!
(ronald, so glad I asked! lol. d’oh!)
Ronaldsf -- thanks for the great scoop on ‘Angels’! Just as we expected -- Jive does not fully know what they got with David -- any of us could have filled them in seeing as how he is currently one of the most documented singers out there.
Kudos to Jeff and David for still being able to achieve a compromised “Angels” which has since grown on me exponentially. As David has said -- It’s great when you have someone on YOUR side who can look out for your best interest.
I hope David can go one better next time by giving us an in-studio Vlog of him recording. I would love to see his genius at work after he has warmed up of course, because he doesn’t like to sing before cameras unprepared.
Till later everyone…
Beebee, thanks MUCH for the B’day wishes!
SF, I’m voting like crazy on VH1 ~ but my boss keeps interrupting me, for some strange reason! Doesn’t know he’s interrupting my REAL job ~ the one with no pay, except for 11/11 and thereafter!
Where is my BFF Erin?
Erin, THANKS for those pictures! I know you posted them just for my b’day tomorrow! Very, very sweet of you!
BeeBee -- I almost missed your new avatar -- Great Job!
You too, Joymus ~ don’t you LOVE my new name? I sure do, especially with my eyes shut and wonderful, glorious music running thru my head, singing directly to me ~ Madison! **Sigh**
parens = not really here —> (joymus! I’m glad YOU can see it. Still not showing for me!)
Heart- i Feliz Cumpleanos! For today for sure I’ve always known you as “Madison” and David, by the way, is wearing his black tuxedo with his white shirt as he is singing to you. : D Enjoy your b-day!
Happy Birthday Heart..!!
hi friends,
a quick note to ronaldsf -- Ronald your post at IDF commenting on Angels is just astounding. Between reading this and watching/listening to the Tulsa Angels, I am a puddle. Thank you for your beautiful words.
not feeling well today, I have a vertigo condition that leaves me just miserable. dizzy/nauseaus, and totally debilitated. pls. pray for me everyone, i hope I can turn this thing around. lots to look forward to. thanks.
happy birthday heart.
chickee--hope you are feeling better soon, .you are certainly in our prayers..vertigo is no fun..rest up
Ram! How did you know I love that black tux & white t-shirt! OMG! He is such a cutie!
Thanks for the B’day wishes from DJB and Chickee! Can’t believe I’m in my 60′s! Yikes! Can’t hold back the hands of time! At least I still FEEL like 39 & holding!
SF ~ I voted 50 times on VH1 ~ can I stop now?
rascal #337 -- LOL … we just can’t help ourselves!
And Chickee ~ I’m sooooooo sorry ~ I’m not reading too well here, and didn’t notice your mention of Vertigo! My hubby has that too, and I know, it’s no fun! Nothing worse than dizziness & nausea! Prayers for you! Hope you get to feeling better soon!
You are definitely in my prayers, chickee. I believe in the healing benefits of prayer.
#355 chickee, I really REALLY appreciate your comments on my thoughts on Angels. And I hope you feel better!!!!
Heart #358, happy birthday, and CONGRATULATIONS! Here’s to many more happy years with David!!
heart- I brought a cake for your birthday party…! Yay for you, happy birthday….
chickee-if you’ve already been to a medical doctor, have you considered going to a good acupuncturist? I know many people who have been helped, maybe they can help you.
Heart..#359 Yeah! Good job!
rascal #337…wonderful invention..the itty-bitty hand held video cameras! Just think if we didn’t have all those videos of David?? I shudder to think about it! Those videos are really what is keeping most of us sane in our moments of extreme ODD! And viewing those vids is what made many people WANT to see David in person, in concert..thinking they had to see for themselves this amazing performer with the amazing VOICE. I know when I saw the first videos on YouTube of David’s AI performances, I couldn’t buh-lieve it was the same David from AI and I HAD to see him in concert! I IMAGINE it was the same for many fans of David. Those Videos are the lifeline for many extreme fans who have yet to see David in person and in concert. Didn’t mean to ramble on, I am just sooo thankful for all the AI and AI tour Videos.
And it is curious that Jive didn’t see the videos..or maybe they did? I just think if David had recorded ANGELS a la TULSA..my gosh,,I buh-lieve it would have over-shadowed the other songs, as good as I think they are, on the album…no?
Chickee ..Thinking of you, my Dear..(((hugs))).
Hey guys..here’s David’s latest blog from ALLOY…
Hey all. The radio promo tour has been going great. It’s been fun going from city to city and seeing what they’re all like. I’m in Boston right now, and tomorrow is the last day of the radio promo tour. It’s been crazy bouncing around everywhere, though! Today we went to three states, haha. There’s been some cool things that have gone on while on tour.
When were in Ohio, I visited an all-girls school after they won a contest for which school could raise the most pennies for a cancer charity. I visited the winning school, which was Seton High School (Awesome job again to all the girls there! Thanks for having me and for raising so many pennies!), and answered questions students had. What’s cool is they raised 64 jugs of pennies, so I thought that was really cool of them to raise so many for a good cause. I think they said there were like 560 girls, and they had sooo much energy! Haha. They played “Crush” before I came out, and they were all singing along! It was so weird, but really cool at the same time. While I was on stage, they made me do this dance called the Wiggle-O or something that they always do I guess. It was so much fun there. And it was crazy with over 500 girls! Haha. I’ll load some of the group pictures I took with them. But anyway.
The radio promotion stuff has been fun, haha. The album is out on pre-order now in iTunes! And people are already able to get a song from the album before it officially comes out, which is “Angels.” It’s a slightly different vibe from how I’ve done it before, but not a whole lot. It’s one of my favorite songs, so it’s cool to have that as the cover song on the album. You can also get the pre-order bonus track, which like disappears after the release date, haha, and it’s one I co-wrote! So that’s pretty exciting to have there. I wonder what people will think of it, LOL.
But anyway that’s all the rambling I’ll do for today. Hope you guys enjoy “Angels” for now and the CD later on.
TTYL,
David
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I am catching up after being away most of the day (not good -- I miss too much)
betsy #283 -- my husband, who I sometimes think is a little annoyed with my ODD, surprised me by doing something like what your son did by giving me a wireless hook up for lap top to both the stero and some other speakers. I don’t understand all this -- just know the sound is great! He is such a techno geek -- he told me if he goes before me, I won’t be able to operate 75% of the things in our house -- no kidding:)
heart -- Happy Birthday!
Thanks to those who commented on my avatar- finally I figured out how to do that -- with help from some of you.
ronaldsf -- thanks for the story on Angels -- that is very interesting.
chickee -- you are in my prayers.
Ronaldsf #363 ~ “THANKS” (as David would say) for the b’day wishes ~ and yes, I’m hoping for many more enjoyable years on this wonderful journey with that sweet golden boy! My REAL b’day present will arrive on 11/11, and I can’t wait!
Happy #364 ~ thanks again for walking me thru all the cookie deletions & whatnot the other night! I still say I desperately need a computer course! And thanks for the b’day wishes too!
And guess what! I’m not seeing birthday cake, but I do see paddles ~ which actually, I may need more than the cake! Ha!
David, that blog of yours, you sooo crack me up.
“They won a contest”? … “I visited the winning school”? As if you just happened by that day??? ROTFL
You sweet hunk of humble pie, YOU were the PRIZE!!!!!!!!
Archiesfan #367 ~ thank you! It’ll be a great b’day, ’cause I get to meet Kizzi out at Disney (actually Disney Village) tomorrow on my day off! I missed meeting her at the Tampa concert during AI tour, so this will be a special treat for me! Maybe we’ll run into David, since he likes Florida so much! LOL!
chickee, you are in my prayers, vertigo is no fun. I’ve had mild bouts with it in the past and I know how uncomfortable it is.
Love David’s blogs… he is just so endearing in so many ways, he writes the way he talks… and as always, his humility just shines through.