This Week in ArchuWorld
11.06.09
MTV, a new blog, three rescheduled shows and a book (!)
Geesh, is there ever a dull week in DavidLand?
Jim Contiello of MTV.com proved himself to be a major ArchuFan with a series of warmly appreciative videos and articles. Last week MTV aired the infamous Christmas caroling incident. This week there was an article and video about the third CD.
David talked about how he was enjoying the fact that the current song writing sessions are unhurried, without a deadline. This is a luxury he didn’t have with the first album.
“It’s exciting, I don’t know when it is coming out, and that’s kinda nice!”
“I like doing different sounding stuff…they’re David songs.”
He said that he doesn’t care about creating smash hits, but rather wants to have the stories more relatable to what HE wants to talk about.
“I think people will get to know me better with these songs.”
“You can tell it’s my story, and I like that…. It’s kinda like having a conversation with a friend.”
Sigh… Does it get any better than this?
Blog
There was a new blog this week that mentioned his talk at the Utah Women’s Conference. At the conference, he spoke for almost an hour in an endearing stream-of-consciousness style, and to top it all off, was coaxed into singing “O Holy Night.” Of course the whole thing was captured for posterity. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 – including O Holy Night.
From his blog:
“So last Monday I spoke at the morning session for the Utah Women’s Conference. I was the speaker for the morning session, and Laura Bush was the speaker for the afternoon session. I was a little nervous to speak when I was trying to figure out what I should say, but the more I thought about it the more I surprisingly got excited to speak. I really had a great time getting to talk about what was on my mind and share it with all the ladies who came haha.”
An article in the Salt Lake City Tribune mentioned David’s appearance at the conference.
The blog also included the usual ArchuRandomness as he suddenly remembered that it was Halloween.
“Oh wait! Halloween is this weekend! If you guys have any cool costumes you should share! bwahahaha.”
CD reviews
Reviews for the Christmas CD continued to pour in, both favorable and tepid.
Favorable review from Bring Da Beat Back:
“David begins Christmas From The Heart with several familiar tunes, but have no fear! I promise you he sings them not only in such a way that you’ll forget you were ever tired of them, but with such (how do you put his voice into words again?) next-to-Godliness that I simply cannot deny the fact that it is the best I’ve ever heard the songs sung.”
Oh yeah, this reviewer really gets our guy.
Tepid review from Salt Lake, the Magazine for Utah, 10/28/09
This reviewer lamented that the songs were sung in a “swoony way,” but would be good for the kids.
“The album is the perfect stocking stuffer for any American-Idol-loving, 12-year-old girl or mom.”
Ouch!
Rescheduled shows
David finished up the summer rescheduled shows in Manchester, Providence and Atlantic City and received a fab review from neonlimelight.com. The term “minimalist” is great for David. He’s not about flash and fluff, but about the Voice. Yeah, and he does it “so damn well.”
First up was Archuleta. Unfairly dubbed the opening act until several shows were abruptly postponed (Oh, Disney!), Archie made the most of his impressive 50-minute set. He’s a bit of a minimalist when it comes to showmanship — not a bad thing. He skips the flash and gimmicks many singers use to cover up their shortcomings and gets right to the meat of performing live — actually singing, and doing so damn well.
A Book?!?
And it looks like we will have a book to ooh and ahh over before too long. Although the Amazon.com page says 244 pages, according to David it is still being written with a writer who is helping him gather his thoughts together. Weird that you can order it before it is finished being written!
David – the Voice, the Inspirational Speaker and now the Author! It’s never dull in ArchuWorld haha!
ABOUT THIS AUTHOR
Liz -- great summary of the week! And those pictures -- well, he is pure light, isn’t he?
Thank you Liz!!!
Real life has totally gotten in the way of my Archulife:(:(
So very sad…
but thank you for writing a stunning recap of David’s week!
These days the only time I have is to read “This week in Archulworld” and it is so great to hear what David has been up to. Yes…he truly is a light!!!
Many thanks!
“David – the Voice, the Inspirational Speaker and now the Author! It’s never dull in ArchuWorld haha!”
Ya. Gotta. Love. him no ifs, ands, or buts. Thanks LIZ
What a great week in David world. The thing that I can’t seem to get over, that really stands out to me, is how brave he has become. Not just overcoming his fears -- the speech -- but that line he keeps repeating.
“It’s not all about creating #1 supersmash hits.”
David you rebel.
Just have to comment one more time on that bottom picture of David -- oh, my, those eyes are wide open and attentive. Can anyone be more beautiful than David? All the faces of David.
The pictures of David at the VIP (top and bottom of this article) are so ethereal, they take my breath away. He is a radiant human being!
DfanLiz -- great recap of an epic week -- thanks! Actually every week seems epic, lately. Love the reviews (CD & concert), as they focus on his music, not his age, not his gorgeousness (not a word, sorry), not his performance (though that was pretty.. uh, not hard to watch -- WFY @ Manchester, YEDL -- Providence, MH -- all, etc…).
Hey…one more video to watch. I don’t know why I haven’t shown this to you before…my mother had Alzheimer’s for 18 years and my dad took care of her the entire time…he is my hero!!! I felt impressed to call the local news station to do their story…my mother passed away a few months later. My mother forgot who I was and eventually couldn’t speak, but never lost her alto singing…amazing what music can do…of course you all know that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-0GV77PJQo
ps…thanx to you guys so much for your support of crush ms…you guys are absolutely amazing!!!
pss…nice Liz (I knew this video of my parents would be right up your alley…”Music Teacher”
Brett -- thanks so much for this. I can see a lot of your father in you. Hearing the two of them sing together just warms my heart. Yes, the power of music is truly amazing. Brett -- thanks for all the joy you have brought into my life.
xoxox
Thank you for this, Liz! I now know firsthand that compiling these AW Weeklies is a good deal of work! Your article is chock-full of goodies!
Liz, I enjoyed the weekly ArchuWorld! Great week, great writing.
Marlie, allow me to join you in saying “Can anyone be more beautiful than David?”