Comments on: Compensations http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/ On the Artistry and Inspiration of David Archuleta Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:41:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: manitobaskyline http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17877 manitobaskyline Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:39:34 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17877 Iamblisskasden, very well said. David is an original. I've never met a 17 year old boy who isn't influenced by peer pressure. He goes against the grain in all that he does and doesn't do. Admitting he's never been kissed is unheard of from a 17 year old. Even though I was complaining about the screaming, I think the screaming in general is much deeper. These girls are screaming because they cannot believe a boy like him exists. They scream because they can't believe their good fortune to be witnessing this dream come true of a man who also just happens to have the greatest voice since Sinatra. Someone who openly admits that he respects girls? Someone proud that he is a virgin and of his religion? David is one of a kind and that's why they scream. They are screaming for joy because they can't believe this could be happening to them. Girls like their bad boys but deep down, they long for a boy who is sensitive and real. Here is David, a gentleman, pure and innocent, selfless, giving. What's not to scream about? Iamblisskasden, very well said. David is an original. I’ve never met a 17 year old boy who isn’t influenced by peer pressure. He goes against the grain in all that he does and doesn’t do. Admitting he’s never been kissed is unheard of from a 17 year old.

Even though I was complaining about the screaming, I think the screaming in general is much deeper. These girls are screaming because they cannot believe a boy like him exists. They scream because they can’t believe their good fortune to be witnessing this dream come true of a man who also just happens to have the greatest voice since Sinatra. Someone who openly admits that he respects girls? Someone proud that he is a virgin and of his religion? David is one of a kind and that’s why they scream. They are screaming for joy because they can’t believe this could be happening to them.
Girls like their bad boys but deep down, they long for a boy who is sensitive and real. Here is David, a gentleman, pure and innocent, selfless, giving. What’s not to scream about?

]]> By: manitobaskyline http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17876 manitobaskyline Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:08:38 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17876 Speaking of tweens, OMG, is anyone else ANNOYED? I am so glad I did not go to the Buffalo Jingle Ball. I knew being surrounded with teens would drive me insane. David is trying to sing Christmas Carols and the kids are singing along with him and screaming while he is singing? Excuse me, but don't we want to hear just David sing? I mean, can't you sing when you leave the concert. All of these videos are filled with screaming, singing annoying teens. I don't get that. I think it's more that I'm old. I mean yes you go to a concert to have fun, but I would think you would want to HEAR the singer sing? I so wish I could hear a clean version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. I think it was amazing but I'm not sure since they were screaming and singing during it. Grrrrrr!! Speaking of tweens, OMG, is anyone else ANNOYED? I am so glad I did not go to the Buffalo Jingle Ball. I knew being surrounded with teens would drive me insane. David is trying to sing Christmas Carols and the kids are singing along with him and screaming while he is singing? Excuse me, but don’t we want to hear just David sing? I mean, can’t you sing when you leave the concert. All of these videos are filled with screaming, singing annoying teens. I don’t get that. I think it’s more that I’m old. I mean yes you go to a concert to have fun, but I would think you would want to HEAR the singer sing? I so wish I could hear a clean version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. I think it was amazing but I’m not sure since they were screaming and singing during it. Grrrrrr!!

]]> By: olemr2001 http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17875 olemr2001 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:43:18 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17875 #80 blisskasden "David’s ease with the truth is a threat to a lot of young, and not so young, men." Great observation. #80 blisskasden “David’s ease with the truth is a threat to a lot of young, and not so young, men.” Great observation.

]]> By: Iamblisskasden http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17874 Iamblisskasden Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:08:23 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17874 Hello Gorgeous, thanks so much for understanding where I was coming from on that post. My intent was to show how David inspires passion on both sides, and he is causing people to rethink their attitudes on a number of issues. This is how society changes and moves away from antiquated notions. David is becoming the personification of those changes, which is causing reactions from those invested in the staus quo. That is what I was trying to say in that post. It had nothing to do with how David lives his personal life. Ironocally, David is extremely open about his personal life and is more than willing to share things about himself that are, technically, none of the public's business. What 17 year old boy in this society would share the fact that he has never been kissed? Most boys spend half their life trying to create an aura of being very experienced in that area. David's ease with the truth is a threat to a lot of young, and not so young, men. Anyway, that's what I was trying to do. David 's much more than just a great singer. If that's all he was, there would not be this or other websites that are adoring his every move and word. David is a complete original. That will cause him to be misunderstood by a lot of people. Elvis was seen as a great threat in the '50s, and created a tremendous backlash. David is seen in some circles as "too good", whatever that means. Meanwhile, he just goes about his daily life en route to becoming the superstar that he probably already is. I just listened to him sing "Have Yourself a Very Merry Xmas". My vocabulary does not include words to describe the experience adequately. Hello Gorgeous, thanks so much for understanding where I was coming from on that post. My intent was to show how David inspires passion on both sides, and he is causing people to rethink their attitudes on a number of issues. This is how society changes and moves away from antiquated notions. David is becoming the personification of those changes, which is causing reactions from those invested in the staus quo. That is what I was trying to say in that post. It had nothing to do with how David lives his personal life.

Ironocally, David is extremely open about his personal life and is more than willing to share things about himself that are, technically, none of the public’s business. What 17 year old boy in this society would share the fact that he has never been kissed? Most boys spend half their life trying to create an aura of being very experienced in that area. David’s ease with the truth is a threat to a lot of young, and not so young, men. Anyway, that’s what I was trying to do.

David ‘s much more than just a great singer. If that’s all he was, there would not be this or other websites that are adoring his every move and word. David is a complete original. That will cause him to be misunderstood by a lot of people. Elvis was seen as a great threat in the ’50s, and created a tremendous backlash. David is seen in some circles as “too good”, whatever that means. Meanwhile, he just goes about his daily life en route to becoming the superstar that he probably already is.

I just listened to him sing “Have Yourself a Very Merry Xmas”. My vocabulary does not include words to describe the experience adequately.

]]> By: jackryan4DA http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17873 jackryan4DA Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:31:32 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17873 To complete the Philly vids, here's CRUSH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CZdRJERYg0 To complete the Philly vids, here’s CRUSH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CZdRJERYg0

]]> By: Bluebarsa http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17872 Bluebarsa Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:30:11 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17872 Good morning all. And, a special hello to Kizzi and HG who are my "friends-in-ODD" from Northern Lights. What a great way to start the day!! Another beautiful photo of David at the top of a new Rascal post, David's adorable, wordy blog and... videos from Philly! More than anything (like all of us here, I think) David's performances just leave me wanting more and more. It's bad enough (well, scratch that, it's actually very GOOD!!), I go to sleep humming his songs... I now wake with them on my mind, and listen to them as much as possible during the day. And to think the CD has only been out a month. ALTNOY is definitely to next big hit... and I'm sure will out sell Crush because of the new fans he is acquiring daily. Although sales and $$$ many not be David's focus, the numbers do mean something in the music business, and David did say he grew up scouring the charts even if it was just to see what songs worked. David has said he "just wants to sing and for us to enjoy his music." And, we certainly are doing just that. The Thousand Miles song was a briliant addition to his show. I watched his face during this latest Philly video and to me it almost seemed like a tease...David pauses and smiles and by the look in his eyes I got the impression - besides the enjoyment of it all, David is almost saying to us: "Just you guys wait for what I have in store for you!!" He WILL amaze us...(we know that!!). He already has us mesmerized and for me, since the Sacremento show, I have been stunned beyond words Except now, only to say, I agree that David singing a Christmas song is most definitely his gift to us, his fans!! What a merry and happy time this is!! Thank you, David. Good morning all. And, a special hello to Kizzi and HG who are my “friends-in-ODD” from Northern Lights. What a great way to start the day!! Another beautiful photo of David at the top of a new Rascal post, David’s adorable, wordy blog and… videos from Philly! More than anything (like all of us here, I think) David’s performances just leave me wanting more and more. It’s bad enough (well, scratch that, it’s actually very GOOD!!), I go to sleep humming his songs… I now wake with them on my mind, and listen to them as much as possible during the day. And to think the CD has only been out a month. ALTNOY is definitely to next big hit… and I’m sure will out sell Crush because of the new fans he is acquiring daily. Although sales and $$$ many not be David’s focus, the numbers do mean something in the music business, and David did say he grew up scouring the charts even if it was just to see what songs worked. David has said he “just wants to sing and for us to enjoy his music.” And, we certainly are doing just that. The Thousand Miles song was a briliant addition to his show. I watched his face during this latest Philly video and to me it almost seemed like a tease…David pauses and smiles and by the look in his eyes I got the impression -- besides the enjoyment of it all, David is almost saying to us: “Just you guys wait for what I have in store for you!!” He WILL amaze us…(we know that!!). He already has us mesmerized and for me, since the Sacremento show, I have been stunned beyond words Except now, only to say, I agree that David singing a Christmas song is most definitely his gift to us, his fans!! What a merry and happy time this is!! Thank you, David.

]]> By: hello gorgeous http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17871 hello gorgeous Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:32:14 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17871 Good morning all! So many new posts to get through... First, another blog line that I will cherish: "I love being so close to the audience" (his reaction to the Northern Lights concert, which I attended). Guess what, Sweetie Pooh, I love being close to you too! GAH! Also, Zoe, no shame in blowing kisses! If Ms. Presley, at her age, can steal a kiss from him, then we're keeping things clean. ;) Second, that HYAMLC is one for the books! So how many Christmas carols have we gotten? -O Holy Night -Silent Night -O Come All Ye Faithful -The Christmas Song/"Chestnutts" -Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas That's half an album already! Count me in as someone who wants him to do "Ave Maria." Next Christmas, I want him to do a Christmas concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and do a rendition of Beethoven's Ode to Joy with them. I'd love, love, loooooove to also hear him sing the tenor's opening riff in Handel's Messiah - "Comfort Ye, My People." Squee! Other Christmas carols he <i>must</i> cover: "White Christmas," "The First Noel," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Mary Did You Know," "Once in Royal David's City," and "O Little Town of Bethlehem." That album would sell like hot cakes, don't you think? Bliss! I loved your comments in the previous thread. The reason why I took the time to respond to your question is because I knew your question went much deeper than a simple "invasion" of David's privacy. I agree that we shouldn't treat certain subjects as taboo. Good morning all! So many new posts to get through…

First, another blog line that I will cherish: “I love being so close to the audience” (his reaction to the Northern Lights concert, which I attended). Guess what, Sweetie Pooh, I love being close to you too! GAH!

Also, Zoe, no shame in blowing kisses! If Ms. Presley, at her age, can steal a kiss from him, then we’re keeping things clean. ;)

Second, that HYAMLC is one for the books! So how many Christmas carols have we gotten?
-O Holy Night
-Silent Night
-O Come All Ye Faithful
-The Christmas Song/”Chestnutts”
-Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

That’s half an album already! Count me in as someone who wants him to do “Ave Maria.” Next Christmas, I want him to do a Christmas concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and do a rendition of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy with them.

I’d love, love, loooooove to also hear him sing the tenor’s opening riff in Handel’s Messiah -- “Comfort Ye, My People.” Squee!

Other Christmas carols he must cover: “White Christmas,” “The First Noel,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Mary Did You Know,” “Once in Royal David’s City,” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”

That album would sell like hot cakes, don’t you think?

Bliss! I loved your comments in the previous thread. The reason why I took the time to respond to your question is because I knew your question went much deeper than a simple “invasion” of David’s privacy. I agree that we shouldn’t treat certain subjects as taboo.

]]> By: Kizzi http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17870 Kizzi Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:07:01 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17870 ninaf, besty and ronaldsf: Like you I'd love HYAVMC sans screams. However, I am thinking now that David would probably think something is wrong if there isn't screaming when he sings ahahaha. Remember during AI that little video clip that the AI website had up of David looking stressed and asking "Why do they scream?" By now, that has to be his norm! ninaf, besty and ronaldsf:

Like you I’d love HYAVMC sans screams. However, I am thinking now that David would probably think something is wrong if there isn’t screaming when he sings ahahaha.

Remember during AI that little video clip that the AI website had up of David looking stressed and asking “Why do they scream?” By now, that has to be his norm!

]]> By: Kurt1960 http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17869 Kurt1960 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:45:10 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17869 Well, I got up about 20 minutes ago (taking a vacation day here to catch up on Christmas shopping, wrapping, etc.) and I've spent most of my awake time this morning watching and listening to HYAMLC. Um, move over Judy Garland - there's a new kid in town. I didn't make it through the first viewing before the tears started. Gosh, look what ya made me do. Again. I'm a mess... And Rascal - that photo is absolutely stunning, not unlike the young man in it. Well, I got up about 20 minutes ago (taking a vacation day here to catch up on Christmas shopping, wrapping, etc.) and I’ve spent most of my awake time this morning watching and listening to HYAMLC. Um, move over Judy Garland -- there’s a new kid in town. I didn’t make it through the first viewing before the tears started. Gosh, look what ya made me do. Again.

I’m a mess…

And Rascal -- that photo is absolutely stunning, not unlike the young man in it.

]]> By: olemr2001 http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2008/12/compensations/#comment-17868 olemr2001 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:20:54 +0000 http://www.notingdavid.org/?p=808#comment-17868 #5 debra5354, "overcome with elderly parents needs." At this stage of life, they need your love more than ever. May God bless you. #5 debra5354, “overcome with elderly parents needs.” At this stage of life, they need your love more than ever. May God bless you.

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