We Are Still Waiting…
Some Christmas Videos
So, the day of the CD release is slowly approaching. While we wait, here are some classic Christmas videos chosen by ronaldsf and davidfanLIZ. Which are your favorites?
Chanticleer
Riu Riu Chiu
Celine Dion
O Holy Night
Bobby McFerrin
Ave Maria
Barbra Streisand
Silent Night (live 1967)
Judy Garland
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
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Oh, I have to admit to listening to the songs from David’s CD, and I can hardly listen to anything else. It’s like he spoils us for any other version of any song he does. Who else can do with phrasing what David does? I don’t know what it is, but he finds the essence of the song, that perfect way of expressing it, and shares it with us. It’s his gift.
I’m dead.
PS. I know many of us here have copies of this music already. I also know that there isn’t a one of us who isn’t buying more than one copy from Amazon, Walmart, and when available, iTunes. It does bug me that there are youtube videos showing up with the songs clearly able to be pirated. Grrrr.
I’ve listened to CFTH too, and I think David outdoes a bunch of previous versions. He brings an earnesty and passion to his vocal that I simply don’t hear elsewhere.
JMHO
-- I would put David’s Silent Night up there along with Barbra Streisand’s, but Judy’s HYAMLC remains untouchable.
Still, I love his duet with Charice on HYAMLC. It’s beautiful.
There’s been lots of love for the big-ticket items -- Ave Maria, especially. But I’m now listening more closely to some of the other tracks. There are touches of that Archuleta maestro touch throughout the album…
So I go to Wal-Mart today to scope out my game plan for buying David’s Christmas CD. I wanted to make sure that a: they were getting the CD in and b: it would be on the racks if I stopped by early to purchase it.
Turns out ITS ALREADY IN MY STORE, not on the racks mind you, but ALREADY IN THE STORE.
I don’t mean to shout but just being in the vicinity of the actual CD got me all gagibity, you’d think David himself was standing in the stockroom holding one in his hand. My husband was hiding in the safety of the bigscreen TVs during my encounter with the salesclerk. I was actually trying to think of ways to bribe the kid to “accidentally” let one slip out of the back room into my greedy little hands, and to add insult to injury, this 16 year old salesclerk seemed to be enjoying the power he was having over me in making me wait until Tuesday!
GAH!!!! So close and yet so far!
Is it Tuesday yet???
joner LMBO!!!!
Did you not try a half nelson on the audacious pup?
Thanks for the videos Ronald and Liz. My favorite one from up there is the Contigo en la Distancia video with David Archuleta.
Angelica: bwahahahahha. Too much!
Angelica #6
I would have tried that but I get the feeling a picture of me is hanging in the Wal-Mart breakroom as a “suspicious customer to watch” due to my (ahem) “re-arranging” of “certain” CDs throughout the past year.
Rumors of Latin’s death have been greatly exaggerated. David’s version of Ave Maria is the most heartfelt and universally understandable journey from supplication to serenity (and back again!) that I could find on the internet. Of course, listening to David made me want to broaden my horizons and do some research. Have we all been listening to other versions just to confirm what we already know?
Who needs to understand a language when listening to him? He could hum his way through any song and “tell it” to, well…just about anyone. I kid you not, I never really “got” the song until I heard him tell it. Loved it, of course, but didn’t really get it.
Joner uses karate chop action on the unsuspecting Wally World clerk.
Mr. Joner dies of embarrassment and skulks out of store not looking back once.
Then, Joner stealthily slips into the stockroom in search of the elusive available on Tuesday cd.
Security guards storm the stockroom as Joner drops the goods and announces confusedly, “Er, um, gee, I thought this was the Ladies Room…er, sorry…”
I listened to Ave Maria last night, but had to turn speakers down way low because of sleepy daughter beside me. So I came on here to listen to it today and turn up the speakers so I could really enjoy and…BAAAAMMMMM! It’s has been removed again on the Charice site. Why do I even bother trying until Tuesday? LOL! Anyone have another link? PLZ?
This is off topic but I wanted to post this again from the other thread.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113301632
They started taking nominations on October the 5th and will continue until the 16th. Maybe if enough of David’s fans put in his name, we could make a splash. Even if he is selected, it could at least put him on radar of other people who are making nominations. When I looked through the comments, I was many, many nominations for Charice and about ten for David.
With my nomination, I put youtube links to his Tulsa “Angels”, LA WYSYLM (I think), Columbus “Zero Gravity”, and his Rockford “Desperate”.
I have not really listened to CFTH yet, but maybe someone who has can put his “Ave Maria” or another song from his Xmas cd as an example of his music.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113301632
I was trying to BOLD the title…anyway it’s
50 Great Voices: Send Us Your Nominations
Also, I believe when you purchase cds before its release date it doesn’t count towards the sales. I think it’s called “street” copies or something like that. I read some of that happened to DATA, although I don’t think it was a very large amount.
JenA #10 -- ROFL!!!
Joner resist see No 5. goboywonder is correct
http://www.carriefans.com/carrie-underwood-chart-talk/6945-info-cd-sales.html it also said the information was from Bo’s fansite.
I think this info is relevant to David’s music sales too. Guide for buying music CD/Single and boosting sales. Changed Carrie to David.
1. *Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble both report to Nielsen SoundScan, which is the company that tallies up cd sales and reports them to Billboard. You can buy or preorder from either place.
2. *New releases are released on Tuesday so that is when the counting begins and it continues until Sunday night. The tallying starts Monday morning when the companies begin reporting the sales to SoundScan. You can actually watch the tallies at hitsdailydouble.com/, it is rather fun to watch the numbers come in. It is an excellent idea to but the CD on the release day. SoundScan makes its estimates of sales for the week based on first day sales, and big buzz is generated by big first day sales.
3. *Don’t ever buy the single the Monday after it’s released, because your sale won’t count toward first week figures.
4. *Pre orders count as first weeks sales, don’t wait a week or two to buy the single or any cd. Pre ordering and buying it the first week of release is best to create the buzz in the industry.
5. *Please don’t buy any of David’s CD’s before the release date with the exception of pre ordering from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. There are stores that will put the CD out early even though they are not supposed to. Resist the temptation to buy, as these early sales from those unscrupulous stores DO NOT count toward first week sales!
6. *If you download the single rather than buy a CD, do it legally and buy BOTH songs. It won’t count as a sale of the single unless both songs are downloaded. If you only buy one song, the points awarded in the Billboard chart system will only be applied toward that one song, not the whole CD.
7. *Resist the temptation to buy 20 or more copies of the CD just to inflate the CD sales, it can backfire. If you insist on buying just to bump up sales figures, use iTunes! It will cost you less than half as much, and you can buy as many paid downloads as you want without depleting the store shelves. You can then legally mix your own CDs including the songs from David’s single.
Vee, I actually read that article after I made my #15 post. Very informative. I was glad to see that David’s fansites are getting this information out to his fans.
Sorry forgot to say Good morning to everyone from the ‘land down under”. it is breakfast time here in my little home , about 8:19 am.
Thanks you guys for that Ave Maria clip. Been trying to find one to hear the same song sung in the same way as David. Both are heavenly but David is David. My 14 year old said ,”You know it is David singing”. Not like all the singers now a days, different song but they all sound the same. I have noticed too he likes to hum either the first or the last of the song.. Love the humming at the end especially on the First Noel (sorry guys can’t wait).
From previous post. At least these haters are comparing David to Pavarotti,Bocelli, Groban, Garland, Celine otehr operatic singers… to the “holy Grail” singers and not those pop singers who had released Christmas songs previously. The Melodies of Christmas mentioned the “holy Grail” singers.
There’s something ’bout the melodies,
Of Santa Claus and Christmas Trees,
Favorite songs by Nat and Bing,
Elvis, Josh and Celine,
By the way Rick Springfield also had a Christmas Album. Rick Springfield, Christmas with you. At the commercial peak of his musical career Rick Springfield rang up 5 top 10 pop singles in 4 years in the early 1980′s. Out of the spotlight, he has matured significantly as a recording artist since then.
In stores November 6, 2007.
http://z.about.com/d/top40/1/0/r/b/springfieldwithyou.jpg
#11 dafan4ever there is a link for Ave Maria at MJSBigBlog --
http://mjsbigblog.com/. It’s now part way down the page. I had the same problem trying to find it as the links were gone, but MJ still had it up. It’s just beautiful!!
Supposedly David was sighted at a concert tonight in a club called Rocketown in Nashville. Who knows whether it’s true or not. I’d have to see photos before I believe it. Speaking of photos, I’ve been wondering why not one photo has surfaced of David at The Grand Ole Opry last night? I am so disappointed about that. His first time at that historic music venue and not not one photo was taken of him back stage or even when he was invited on stage to plug his CFTH?? Not one photo??
Good night, and for David..
Dear lord,
Please take care of David.
Watch over him, protect him from all harm.
Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his devoted Archangels do.
Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
Give him rest when he feels weary.
Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
Give him assurance when he feels doubt.
Give him joy when he feels sad and never allow David to feel alone or lonely.
GIVE US THE WISDOM TO ALWAYS DO RIGHT BY DAVID.
OPEN OUR EYES AND HELP US IN THE WAY WE SUPPORT DAVID SO THAT IT’S ALWAYS IN HIS BEST INTERESTS.
Cloak him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey.
Keep David and and his voice healthy and strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
Though we may be unworthy Lord, we humbly pray. Amen
David, have a good night’s sleep with sweet & happy dreams. Thank you for all you do and for who you are. Keep with you all our love, support & prayers always.
Contigo siempre en la distancia, con amor!
fandaforeverti48, to answer your question from #124 in the last thread, first I’m not sure what your question is -- you mean does David use dynamics like from CELD on the Christmas album?
If that’s your question, then YES! Though it doesn’t come out quite as distinctly for some reason in the studio (versus watching him do it live), it is all there! There are parts of the album where his voice is so soft you’re straining to hear, or it’s just so soothing that you want to be living in this moment forever. Then in other places he’s hitting some mean glory notes! Dayum!
ronaldsf -- WCIT, would this be an example? Hard to discern fromn the snippets but do not care for the one on youTube. It sounds like a mix of underwater David with echos -- strange. Thanks for answering my awkwardly written post.
“There are parts of the album where his voice is so soft you’re straining to hear, or it’s just so soothing that you want to be living in this moment forever.” Yes, that is it!
Ave Maria -- the next vortex? All I know is it brings tears to my eyes. Again, know little to no Latin but I feel the emotions. Not sure what the music literate feel about the production of this song but I like it. Why does it feel like you’ve been transported to Heaven…..
SF -- “Give him joy when he feels sad and never allow David to feel alone or lonely.” Don’t know why but whenever I see him smiling (alot), I think of this line. Thanks for the prayer. It’s like tucking your child in bed at night.
Pinoy Archies hit a snag today, Oct 12, 2009 -- CFTH’s supposed release date here.
At 10am, a considerable # of Archies have gone to the store asking for the CD. I went around 5 stores and found nothing. All said the same thing: “we have received plenty of inquiries and we are awaiting advice from Sony BMG.
SAD NEWS:
So I called Sony and the sad news is: The release date is delayed because the printer of the CD booklet was part of the calamity area devastated by Typhoon Ondoy.
Tonight a group of Archies were supposed to GT, buy their CDs and have an “appreciation party”. Can you imagine what would happen if no CD is in the offing? Poor shop… poor shop… LOL
LATEST UPDATE FROM SONY BMG: CD will be at stores in Manila on Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009.
THE GOOD NEWS
An officially acknowledged fans club has its advantages and merits 
I won’t go into details cos the possibilities are making me smile non-stop!
My contact at Sony came to realize that if Archuleta Philippines is this active, why don’t we sit down w/ them and discuss ways to harness that group dynamics that would be beneficial to David and to all concerned. He even got excited when he found out that AP has a David-inspired OutReach Program
Target is to meet at SonyBMG next week. Meeting details will be finalized this Sunday where we are being invited to watch the launch of Sony’s new band.
Will keep you posted. Hope, hope that David will swing by Asia for his Christmas Tour. Hope, hope , hope….
Oh look! Thanks to @onedavidnet and @FSteven twitpic’d these!
CFTH Malaysian ed
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/archuletaphilippines5/Screenshot2009-10-12at52725PM.png
CFTH Singapore ed -- re those postcards?
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/archuletaphilippines5/59741952.jpg
JackRyan -- Sony should realize by now that you are a force to be reckoned with lol!
Hellooooo my friends
Greetings from Singapore. Just want to share with you guys our JOY ! The SG Archies finally got their copies of the album today !!!!!!!
The album comes with 4 Christmas card, limited to the first batch of the album.
http://twitpic.com/l8o66
One thing, once you get hold of the CD, before rushing off to listen to it, A MUST READ FIRST is the liner note in the CD. It was most heartfelt, written with so much love and appreciation, also with haha and lol ….which is so David.
I can really appreciate all the hard work he has put into the album, touring and recording at the same time. The album is truly a gift from the heart, and he did it for his fans.
Tempted to post part of it to share but on second thought, will not, you have to read it to feel it.
One more day, be patient my friends…
Tour Dates!!!!!!
11/24 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall
11/25 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall
11/27 Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Symphony/Hill Auditorium
11/29 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Performing Arts Center
11/28 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Theater
11/30 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
12/2 Anaheim, CA The Grove
12/4 Rexburg, ID Hart Auditorium -- BYU University, ID
12/6 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Performing Arts Center
12/8 Kansas City, MO Midland Theater
12/9 St. Paul, MN Fitzgerald Auditorium
12/11 Waukegan, IL Genesee Theater
12/12 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square
12/13 Montclair, NJ The Wellmont Theater
12/15 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theater
12/17 Mashantucket, CT MGM Foxwoods Casino
12/18 Stroudsburg, PA The Sherman Theater
12/19 Boston, Ma House of Blues
12/20 Westbury, NY Capitol One Bank Theatre at Westbury
Tour dates posted at Snarkies :
11/24 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall
11/25 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall
11/27 Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Symphony/Hill Auditorium
11/29 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Performing Arts Center
11/28 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Theater
11/30 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
12/2 Anaheim, CA The Grove
12/4 Rexburg, ID Hart Auditorium -- BYU University, ID
12/6 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Performing Arts Center
12/8 Kansas City, MO Midland Theater
12/9 St. Paul, MN Fitzgerald Auditorium
12/11 Waukegan, IL Genesee Theater
12/12 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square
12/13 Montclair, NJ The Wellmont Theater
12/15 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theater
12/17 Mashantucket, CT MGM Foxwoods Casino
12/18 Stroudsburg, PA The Sherman Theater
12/19 Boston, Ma House of Blues
12/20 Westbury, NY Capitol One Bank Theatre at Westbury
http://www.snarkyarchies.com/
OMG, so jealous of the US fans, SO SO LUCKY..I wanna to go for the tour so badly lol
Hey Marlie, Perhaps it’s time for you to visit your friend in Cleveland again? I have always dreamed of seeing him perform at Playhouse Square in Cleveland ONE DAY. I am so thrilled that that day would come so soon!! O.M.G.
Are we not part of the US anymore? Nothing south of the Mason Dixie line? Well kiss mah grits, this sucks, y’all.
Angelica…Try living in Canada and looking for a concert in Toronto…we’re waiting though for the future…
But, Boston is closer and NY/NJ not too far eh?
SB
Gotta go and make Thanksgiving Day dinner…David takes me away with all the excitement and dinner might be late!!!
SB
I am rubbing my eyes in amazement!!! San Francisco!!! David is actually coming to my own city. I can’t believe it!
Angelica- If need be try this and see if it works :}
Aaaauuuummm…. Aaaaaauuuuummmmm…. practicing my yoga chant sitting crosslegged in my skinny jeans (now that’s a challenge, just try that visual if you dare, lol)
Chanting “All good things come to those who wait.. repeat”
Hopefully if not Houston, Dallas will be there somewhere sometime.
Auuummmmmm….
ram,
Oh honey chile, I’m over it already. I’ll see him on YT. I don’t let things worry me too long. Life is too short.
Angelica,if you want to come to NY,”mi casa es tu casa”.
You are welcome.
So when this post rolls over, the tour dates are
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/09/09-holiday-tour-dates/
YJ: Yes, Cleveland! Oh, my, I could be traipsing all over the Northeast again -- my husband will once again think I’ve lost my mind
bubbly -- Don’t think I’ll be able to take you up on that offer, but thank you! That is so sweet of you.
I thought this to be too precious:
Rick Springfield will be performing at the Midland Theater in KC, MO on Dec. 5th…..3 days before David is there!!!
jello: Aw, too bad they won’t likely get to spend time together. Rick seemed so nice to David (and to Lupe
)
DavidFanLiz
Do you know how the ticketing works? I want a VIP ticket, but I’m thinking I’ll have a heart attack and ruin the show. I’m also in SF. I’m freaking, and mobilizing, and wondering which of my lagging friends are going to be left in the dust. At first chance, I’m pouncing! After I’m through spazzing.
11/30 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Oh I am so there! It will be a Happy Birthday to me.
SF #21, “Speaking of photos, I’ve been wondering why not one photo has surfaced of David at The Grand Ole Opry last night? I am so disappointed about that. His first time at that historic music venue and not not one photo was taken of him back stage or even when he was invited on stage to plug his CFTH?? Not one photo??”
http://twitpic.com/l9pm8
A pic has surfaced, hope this works.
AnotherDavid -- I just wrote to iloveallaccess, asking them when the VIP packages will be on sale. I’m sure there will be an annoucement soon of when tickets and VIP packages are available.
Woot!
Vlog!
Love the vlog. David is excited. And you know what -- so are we!
Hello!
Many dates!!, but nothing…i mean NOTHING for the south?, i think his latino fans from the south don’t get too much love from David’s people! booo
Note I really , really love Pat-a-Pan and Riu Riu Chiu
And from twitter : AOLRadio David Archuleta fans: Listen to the entire ‘Christmas from the Heart’ CD for free on AOL Music! http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/2. This week only.
A nice article and some interesting information in this article at Reuters:
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS104496+12-Oct-2009+PRN20091012
I’m posting the last couple of lines for future reference:
SOURCE JIVE Label Group
JIVE Label Group , Tice Merriweather, +1-212-833-6479,
Ticeman.Merriweather@sonymusic.com
Jive making some promotion!!! YAY!!!
From Twitter : JiveMusic XMAS w/ David Archuleta is almost here! New album CHRISTMAS FROM THE HEART out tmrw! Call David @ 801-386-8196 to hear his brand new msg
Finally
They know they’ve got a winner in this one.
Marlie #50, I saw that info about Jive too. So it’s Jive and not Azoff organizing the tour? The venue he will be performing in Cleveland is the Palace Theater. This is a truly prestigious and glorious theater — fit for the likes of Judy Garland or Barbra Streisand. I can’t believe Jive is playing him in the Palace Theater. Someone is showing A LOT OF faith in him.
Good morning everyone from Sydney Australia. Time for my breakfast,8:25 am here.
Tour dates ( as if I can go, I can dream can I?), AOL streaming ( doesn’t allow me, living outside of US)http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/2, new VBlog ( that I can see because of YT…thank you thank you),
pictures of albums from other countries
http://davidbeyondborders.com/2009/10/12/pictures-from-the-singapore-and-malaysia-christmas-from-the-heart-album-with-gift-cards-and-liner-notes/, album liners ( see snarkies and davidbeyondborders )
excepts:
“I’d lastly, but certainly not least, would like to thank all you fans! Thank you for all the support you’ve been giving to me, and for allowing me to have the special privilege of making a Christmas album! You guys work hard to be understanding of what I do, and I appreciate the respect you give. It makes me respect you guys so much more, and I’m really blessed to have fans like that. This album is a gift to you guys, and I hope that you can feel what I have worked so hard to put into it. Thanks again for everything you’ve given me! My wish is that these songs will be as meaningful to you as they are to me. Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays.”
but don’t forget the lol and haha, his Davidism
“thank you for helping me sing and sound as best as I could with these very challenging songs lol.
It’s great to have people you are close to and who you respect to be there cheering you on and lifting your spirits up haha.
I appreciate the patience you guys have with me though, so gracias.”
last but not the least his phone message
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!
OMG!!!! Vee, that must be the bestest, most awesomest voice message like, since forever!!
Thank you, DavidFanLiz. I’ve been away. How funny, though, I was just telling/complaining to someone about two weeks ago that David had not been to San Francisco and that I wasn’t feeling like it was likely…and further, that the Warfield would be a GREAT place to see him. I’m over the top ecstatic. I’ve invited about 8 people. I hope that doesn’t make it tough to get good seats!
Just love the REUTERS article, esp this part for you guys:
“…Archuleta, who sold out his last tour in a matter of minutes, will hit the road in November and December performing his hits and seasonal classics from ‘Christmas from the Heart.’ Through a partnership with I Love All Access, a variety of VIP ticket packages have been created for this tour, including premium seats, meet and greets, Q & As with Archuleta, private acoustic performance, photo ops and more….”
T read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS104496+12-Oct-2009+PRN20091012
VEE -- am so glad to see you actively posting again!
Like Liz…I sent them an email today not wanting to miss the early sale of tickets or the VIP:
“We do not have the pricing or onsale dates yet, but will post them on our website asap!”
YOUR I LOVE ALL ACCESS TEAM
SB
Hmmmmmm? So do I go East or do I go West? Was hoping for something in the South…no worries about snow or extreme cold weather, but oh well.
Decisions, decisions..I think Cleveland sounds good…
VIP tickets will be $195.00 just like before with the same offers, a private session, a photo op, gift bag etc.
SF: I’m considering Cleveland, too, as one option. I guess I need to contact my friend there and see if she wants to go, too. Hee hee, I’m sure she will -- she so enjoyed the last one (and I can tell her no pink taffeta miniskirts and sparkles and Demi tatoos on sweet little face this time, right?) LOL [crossing fingers]
Reminder:
TWITTER TRENDING PARTY!
When: October 13th 2009
Time: 7pm EST (4pm PST)
What: #ArchuletaXmasCD
Be there or be square!
The last two concerts sound very much like Christmas to me…
Boston on the 19th and the FINALE in New York on the 20th with just enough of a drive to and from the airport to see all that is Christmas in New York…
SB
Oh and David…be ready for lost of Christmas presents this year as you sing in city after city!! He is so dang excited he used the word “excited” many times in his Vblog…
SB
SB..The Finale in Westbury NY sounds GOOD to me. Where exactly is Westbury?
OH David! Long, long liner notes on his CFTH..thanking everyone in his personal life & every person who was involved in the making, big or small, in the making of CFTH.
I have to admit…
I listened to a few of the songs on the album, and I will go on record that it will be THE top Christmas selling album of this season! And “Pat-A-Pan” OMG! It can very well be a radio hit this season! I absolutely LOVE it!
SF…Westbury is on Long Island, east of Manhatten. It is about one hour from LaGuardia airport…I love finales…
SB
Dang it, can’t spell…Manhattan!!
SB
For the final concert i can acomodate 6 ppl and a lot more on the floor.lol
Visions of David, Live in concert singing “Ave Maria” or
“Pat-A-Pan” or “Oh Holy Night” or any of the songs on his album is more than I can stand! He is so talented it’s unreal!
French, Spanish, Latin and English. It’s unreal!
Good night, and for David..
Dear lord,
Please take care of David.
Watch over him, protect him from all harm.
Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his devoted Archangels do.
Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
Give him rest when he feels weary.
Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
Give him assurance when he feels doubt.
Give him joy when he feels sad and never allow David to feel alone or lonely.
GIVE US THE WISDOM TO ALWAYS DO RIGHT BY DAVID.
OPEN OUR EYES AND HELP US IN THE WAY WE SUPPORT DAVID SO THAT IT’S ALWAYS IN HIS BEST INTERESTS.
Cloak him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey.
Keep David and and his voice healthy and strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
Though we may be unworthy Lord, we humbly pray. Amen
David, have a good night’s sleep with sweet & happy dreams. Thank you for all you do and for who you are. Keep with you all our love, support & prayers always.
Contigo siempre en la distancia, con amor!
YAYYYY! Is up in Itunes Canada!!!! 10.99 CAN$
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Ugh, still more than 3 hours to go here on the West Coast. This. is. torturous.
Ohmigosh, the countdown clock is at zero. It’s a new day (at least for the east coast lol!). David is excited, we’re excited. What fun! A new CD and a tour to look forward to.
New post ->
i’ve been a lurker as far back as the ND days. I remember coming out of lurkdom about two times during those two particular posts (I cannot now remember exactly what the posts were about) when I knew I would explode if I do not let out and share the overpowering emotion, joy, amazement, bottled within me.
Today I have been listening to AVE MARIA from the Charice site while reading all of your lavish allelujahs, and the one thing I noticed is that most of you do not know what the AVE MARIA means.
So you know that I know whereof I speak, let me tell you a liTtle about me.(Some of you alumni of the ND School will remember my having mentioned the fact that I went to a seminary to become a catholic priest. For the entire 7 years of my seminary life, I must have prayed the AVE MARIA more than 50 times a day at least. And in latin.
This is how it goes:
Ave Maria
Gratia Plena
Dominus Tecum
Benedicta tu in Mulieribus
Et benedictus fructus ventri
Tui Jesus
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei
Ora Pro Nobis pecatoribus
Nunc et in hora mortis nostri
Amen.
In EnglisH:
Hail Mary
Full of Grace
The Lord is with thee
Blessed art Thou amongst women
And Blessed is the fruit of they womb
Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
There! now hopefully when you listen to David’s Angelic voice sing the Avemaria, you can now picture the Angel announcing to this young, immaculate pure woman that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ who will be born on the day we now celebrate as Christmas Day.
I am so looking forward to acquiring my own copy of this Epic Album by our very own angel, DAVID.
swiftjavelin -- thanks for sharing that story. You have an intimate connection with that prayer that most of us do not. The amazing thing about David is that in his hands this very Christian song becomes something that can belong to all of us, Christian or otherwise, religious or otherwise. There is something in him that transcends the boxes of religious doctrine and speaks directly soul to soul.
ooops….am not very good at copy editing. pardon the typos if any, the dangling phrases if any.
the second paragraph should read:
Today, I’ve been listening to AVE MARIA from the Charice site while listening to all of your lavish allelujahs. One thing I noticed is that most of you do not know what AVE MARIA means.
#72 swiftjavelin, huge thx for your post; it’s just what I needed! I just recently discovered that there’s more than one version of Ave Maria. Listening to David’s version is the first time I ever listened to this song all the way through. I’m one of those who didn’t know exactly what Ave Maria meant.
Question -- Is Ave Maria a prayer that one can sing or is it actually a song?
Thx in advance.
swiftjavelin: I went to Catholic school -- St. Mary’s -- Ave Maria was our theme song.
Swiftjavelin, I have known that as the “Hail Mary” rosary (not Catholic). Although I am not familiar with the song “Ave Maria”, as far as I can recall, from all the excitement/buzz generated from others’ who have heard it, I am anxiously waiting to listen to it and all the others songs on the album repeatedly. Thank you.
(Btw, what are we still doing here? There’s a new post! lol)
Swiftjavelin #72, thank you for posting the lyrics. I am not a religious man, but I felt like I was having a profound spiritual experience when listening to Ave Maria.
I was thinking of the lyrics when listening to the last line:
Ora Pro Nobis pecatoribus
Nunc et in hora mortis nostri
Amen.
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen.
… And I suddenly “got it.” The way David sings it, you can completely feel it: Being afraid of death, and then not being afraid anymore.
“Amen. Amen…”
It was perhaps the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.