The 2nd Annual Archie Awards
Submit your nominations!
As we approach the end of 2009 as well as David’s 19th birthday, it is time to look back and reflect upon yet another eventful, exciting year in Archuland! It is time to hold…
(Drum roll please…)
… THE SECOND ANNUAL ARCHIE AWARDS!
This is a chance for YOU, THE FANS, to decide what were David’s best moments, best songs, and best performances of 2009. How many Archudorkable moments can you remember? What was David’s most memorable tweet? What picture of David took your breath away? It’s time to look back at everything from 2009 and once again revel in its awesomeage.
This nominating process (and the voting!) are open to ALL fans, from ALL the fansites!
So pop your copy of CFTH in the player, get in the holiday spirit, rub your hands together, and NOMINATE! Don’t be shy! Say why your nominee should be included in the final five! TDC’s illustrious Nominations Committee will peruse your squees and suggestions and choose the final 5 nominations for each category based on a combination of things, including the number of nominations and general enthusiasm. So if someone else has already posted something that you wanted to mention, then nominate it, too!
Here’s how it will go down:
1. Wednesday, December 9th (now!) – Nominations open. Use the comments section below to post up your ideas, links to songs, videos, performances, pictures, etc. that you think should be included in the final nomination lists. If you want, say why it should be included. Repeat nominations are allowed! (When this article rolls off of the feature section, there will still be a link to it on the front page of TDC.)
2. Tuesday, December 15th at MIDNIGHT (Eastern Time) – Nominations CLOSE.
3. Sunday, December 20th - Final list of nominations (5 per category) is posted. Voting begins!
4. Sunday, December 27th - Winners are posted!!!
Also, if you have another great idea for a category, let us know! We might include it!
THE SECOND ANNUAL ARCHIE AWARDS
CATEGORIES (in no particular order)
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House
Best Live Performance – Heart Connection
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.)
Most Archudorkable Moment
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only)
Cutest David Picture (2009 only)
Top David Moment of the Year
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song
Best Christmas Song
Best Video Blog
Best TV Appearance
Best Piece of Archuwisdom (quotation)
Funniest Archuquote (non-Tweet)
Tweet of the Year
ABOUT THIS AUTHOR
Ronald: What a great excuse to go back through the year and get lost in everything David. I mean, how else can I nominate something if I haven’t looked at ALL the possibilities!
I’ll get this started:
Song of the Year -- Zero Gravity
I love Disco Archie! I really want David to mix it up on his 2nd album, maybe include some dance songs as bonus tracks!
Performance of the Year, Heart Connection -- Contigo en la Distancia
Hands down. I think the real competition will be for runner-up.
Best Live Performance (Rockin’) – Zero Gravity in Columbus, OH (solo tour)
Best Live Performance (Heart) – Contigo En La Distancia
Song of the Year -- Zero Gravity
Top David Moment of the Year -- His first twitpic of him and Totoro
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song -- The Riddle
Best Christmas Song -- Joy To The World
Best Video Blog -- “Bye bye wisdom teeth”
Best TV Appearance -- US Open
Tweet of the Year -- Hush cats!
Archu-lover: Great list!
Ronaldsf: I want to nominate
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song -- ONE
Best Christmas Song -- Joy To The World
Song of the Year -- Zero Gravity
More later …
Oh my gosh the SECOND ANNUAL ARCHIE AWARDS!
ok, this is tough… and not my official “vote” because it was quite the epic year for David but…. the LAST 10 seconds of this video are pretty archudorkable ( yeah you remember this video)
Check this out:
David Archuleta picked for Sun Bowl Half-time entertainment -- that’s on Dec 31, 2009
http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=11651049
RONALDSF -- are you serious? Review his vids for the year, with that time frame? Do you seriously want archangels to expire this holiday? My heart is already palpitating just thinking about it 8|
OFF TOPIC: Did you know that Z100 is streaming CFTH and a whole lot of David music/vids/live performances from AI days to present? Click below and have a reunion with “Music On-Demand” voice LOL remember that one?
http://www.z100.com/mediaplayer/?station=WHTZ-FM&action=music&item=15749407
LAST:
Just updated Kansas Tour Page. We are just missing 2 numbers — ALTNOY, & CRUSH
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/kansas-city-mo-december-08-2009/
Best cover and maybe my favorite performance this year “The Riddle” in Kansas City. Perfection
Song of the Year-Zero Gravity -- seen it performed 15 times and he owns it.
Best Tweet- “well that’s one useless piece of information. What has twitter done to me?”
Hottest photo- seated in the stands (followed by 356 photos I’ve saved on my computer)
Favorite blog moment- the introduction of the 2 new cats “this little guy and girl here”
Biggest goober moment- Totoro
Best TV performance -hands down ALMA’s, followed by US Open
Best Christmas Song- O Holy Night
Best Live Performance- All of Del Mar (he was on fire)
Most touching moment- watching him struggle down to his knees w/ his injured back to sign something for a child at a sound check.
rethinking the best live performance, but since I wasn’t there I can only take it on verbal review & recollection that the acoustic Louisville was the pinnacle. anyone?
so much stuff hard to pick a favorite vlog. Was the one where he said mirror mirror on the wall this year? And the one when he knocked off Benton’s keyboard was good also. Love the hush cats tweet. David keeps us entertained, without even trying
Raelovingangels, yes the Mirror Mirror vlog is from this year
I believe it was around the time he did his UK Tour.
If you don’t have a link guys suggest it anyway! There are many resourceful Archies here who can help out!
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House…ZG Boise
Best Live Performance – Heart Connection…FoG, SLC, first night
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.)
Most Archudorkable Moment…sending Benton’s keyboard to the floor.
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only)
Cutest David Picture (2009 only)
Top David Moment of the Year…the prayer he said after OHN, SLC, second night.
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song…FoG
Best Christmas Song…live, HYAMLC, Rexburg…album, Silent Night
Best Video Blog..the one just prior to getting his teeth pulled.
Best TV Appearance…the ALMA award show.
Best Archuquote (non-Tweet)…there’s never any reason to lower your standards…from a vip.
Tweet of the Year…Hush cats!
For the best ArchuQuote (non-tweet), can we have one serious/insightful and another for spacey, adorkable type?
I just think that the juxtaposition would be interesting when we see the list
Thanks for bringing this back!
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House -- Zero Gravity, Chicago House of Blues Solo Tour
Best Live Performance – Heart Connection -- Apologize, Hartsfield, Connecticut
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.) -- Zero Gravity
Most Archudorkable Moment -- David responding to Rick Springfield calling his mother “hawt”!
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only) -- will do more research
Cutest David Picture (2009 only) -- will do more research
Top David Moment of the Year -- Contigo en la Distancia at the ALMAs
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song -- Fields of Gold
Best Christmas Song -- What Child is This
Best Video Blog -- when he introduces Benton Paul!
Best TV Appearance -- ALMA performance of CELD
Best Archuquote (non-Tweet) -- will need to do more selecting
Tweet of the Year -- Hush cats!
I have been away for about one day doing family Christmas things…away from my pc that is.
I come back and see that the ArchuGlory has spread even further all over the place, with news on top of news about appearances & fabulous reviews.
Sit back and watch because this is the David way, where slowly but surely, everyone gets caught hook, line and sinker! We could have told them that, but they would never have listened…!!! Keep it going Entertainment Tonight!
There needs to be more hours in the day…a couple more at least…So,we steal from our sleep time…
SB
Best Live Performance – Rocking- Feliz Navidad (Kansas City)
Best Live Performance – Heart -- 1st Desperate peformance
Song of the Year -- Zero Gravity
Most Archudorkable Moment -- His reaction when being mobbed in the Kuala Lumpur airport
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only)- TBD
Cutest David Picture (2009 only)- TBD
Top David Moment of the Year
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song -- CELD
Best Christmas Song- Pat A Pan
Best Video Blog -- TBD
Best TV Appearance -- ALMA Performance
Best Archuquote (non-Tweet)- Salamat Po (I like how he says it)
Tweet of the Year -- His life is now complete after receiving Michael John’s CD.
Never saw the “hush cats” tweet before! LOL
He’s had so many memorable tweets that it’s hard to pick one! Here’s one I’m thinking of simply because it’s recent:
“Oh man! Hello giant bowl of guacamole. I think I love you.”
!!
JR, I love your idea! I’m going to change the categories now…
Ronald: I think you were deep into studying during the Hush Cats hilarity.
Yeah I guess so :p
Have people seen this article? It’s really good, with some great quotes from David and it talks about the fans too:
http://www.parade.com/celebrity/2009/12/david-archuleta.html
RONALD -- glad you like it. I already have a particular nomination for the insightful type. But the spacey, adorakble, funny type? Too many to choose from, lol.
In another vein, DA IS NOW WITH VEVO!
Remember the complaint about David’s vids disappearing from his official YT channel, esp those with high traffic/views? Well, just saw an email alert about the good news: They are all now in VEVO with the views intact
What exactly is VEVO?
“VEVO is a premium music video and entertainment experience created by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in partnership with Google/YouTube. This collaboration amongst industry leaders will create a new experience around music videos, music programming, and video technologies. VEVO will be a global provider and distributor of professionally produced music videos, concerts, original web series, artist-generated videos, and curated user-generated videos.
VEVO was conceived and is being built by a dedicated team that loves music and technology and believes in the internet’s power to continually improve experiences for fans. Connecting artists with fans and delivering value to content owners and brand partners are integral parts of the VEVO mission.”
Check it here: http://www.vevo.com/
This development will be more interesting if Twitter becomes part of the equation. Two major industry players are rumored to be courting Twitter. As a marketer, am excited at the breath and depth of data and demographics that can be generated from Twitter. Am getting shaky just thinking about it!
Team Archie could use some help with gifting:
From their twitters:
In need of sponsors 4 gifting program, it would be greatly appreciated:) http://n2.nabble.com/Sponsorship-Program-tp3970422p3970422.html
I’m still working on the full list, but I submit Fields of Gold for Best Cover, and Ave Maria for Best Xmas Song.
Also, just wanted to share that it is dang cold here in Northern California. I scraped frost off my windshield yesterday. (I know this is routine for most of the country, but exceedingly rare here lol!)
Safe journeys to all who are traveling for shows in the next few days.
Best Vlog: Mirror, mirror on the wall.
Hi all
I was just watching the NBC nightly news and a segment on Christmas music. They showed David’s cd and gave him a sentence! The jist of the segment was how varied Christmas music can be,,, finished off with a clip of Bob Dylan’s album. OOO my,, you must be a big fan to buy that one! David was mentioned with Bocelli, Barry Manilo and Bing,, pretty good company!
David’s interview with CARA of 101.9fm Chicago -- WTMX for his Wauskegan concert -- http://www.wtmx.com/cara.php
Good interview, questions not boring and David was so talkative. Cara laughed when he talked about how fresh his UK experience was while describing himself as that dorky, nerdy kid from Utah.
Download its mp3 here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/caracarriveau/David_Archuletta.mp3
Also, in case this has not been posted, Dean Kaelin’s latest interview with the Snarkies (talking about who else?)
There is an awwwwwww moment there somewhere, listen and catch it!
Part 1
http://www.mediafire.com/?yf2kz5nbjr3
Part 2
http://www.mediafire.com/?4pzzowwzvn8
Anyone heard from SF and other archies who traveled? The weather map shows too many purple spots -- that means 6-12in” of snow, right?
Be safe guys!
Thanks for the great ideas so far. And I’m enjoying the updated avatars, especially janey and desertrat!
davidfanLIZ, thx for acknowledging my avatar! i love silhouettes of david.
i don’t know if this is true or not but i’ve seen it on two websites. look who’s coming on Regis/Kelly ….
Tuesday, December 22
Regis and Kelly: Nicole Kidman, the Rockettes, David Archuleta, guest co-host Mark Consuelos
http://www.interbridge.com/lineupsdate.html#12/22/09
also here
Live With Regis and Kelly: 2009 Holiday Special
http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/live-with-regis-and-kelly-2009-holiday-special/EP004264322313
I agree with Liz- FOG best cover
tweet-hush cats
Live heart connection-ALMA
TV: US Open
DESERTRAT -- thanks for bringing the good news.
Let me see if I get his promo sked right: So far, TheArchulator will have ppearances for the following:
Dec 17 -- Mashuntucket Concert broadcasted by billboardlive.com
Dec 17 -- Headlines (w/ Thalia) “Nuestra Natividad” by UniVision
Dec 21 -- NBC’s Today Show
Dec`22 -- Regis & Kelly
Dec 23 -- Larry King
Dec 31 -- Half-time entertainer for Sun Bowl
These, on top of the concert stops, radio interviews, M&G/VIP sessions, etc… Not bad eh?
Hey JR! Now that’s what we’re talking about.
Best Christmas Song: I am going with Pat a Pan. I just love the arrangement and vibe. It is just so cool and different.
Also, best Vlog is Mirror mirror…
Hawt pic: David in the stands
cute picture: impossible to narrow down.
Top David Moment: La Contigo @ ALMA ( ecic, national TV, diverse audience)
Song of the Year: Zero Gravity ( was that released this year? whew what a year) if not ZG then Pat a Pan.
ok, off to work. Have a nice day all.
JR #20- thanks for the background on VEVO. Methinks that David, and/or mamagement, is knowing that this is the way to go. Does the twitter thing, has an app on iphone, now VEVO…
Liking the promo list too.
Wow JR…thanks for the roundup of events. I didn’t know the Regis & Kelly appearance…we do need updates at this rate!
SB
Now how cool is this?…
12/22/2009Guest co-host Mark Consuelos; actress Nicole Kidman (“Nine”); the Radio City Rockettes perform; David Archuleta sings a holiday tune; Kelly and her family celebrate the holidays with dinner at the Tavern on the Green.
Oh David…where next?
SB
David get’s a little tongue-tied when asked about Lambert’s AMA performance. I like how he turns the question back on the interviewer. I guess when you come off of Idol, you’re expected to speak to all things AI.
http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2009/12/what-david-archuleta-thinks-of-adam-lamberts-performance.html
Hello TDC. I am aware that most of you prefer I not post here anymore, but I have a few things to say and no one to say them to. I was at the concert in Kansas City on Tuesday. I drove by myself from Tulsa Tues. morning after I got off work. I almost did not go due to the impending snow storm, but finally got on the road at 10am. I arrived at the Midland @ 3:30pm -- just in time for VIP. This was my first VIP and I am so very glad I went. I met some really nice people and was front row for VIP and the concert! David was like 4-5 feet from me! He has changed so much physically. He is very lean and muscular and his face has matured and now has a more chiseled appearance. He is quite handsome! A few things stood out for me during my experience:
1. Yes, David is still nerdy and awkward during VIP and small-talk situations -- but, there is now a confidence behind that awkwardness that I cannot quite explain. I definitely felt it though.
2. He may be small in stature, as we all are aware, but I am simply amazed at THE VOICE that emerges from that small body. He was absolutely flawless w/his vocals that night in my opinion.
3. Right before David’s set it began to snow big,beautiful flakes. It was just so effin’ perfect!! Downtown KC is beautiful, by the way. (my first time there).
4. While David was performing, I found myself thinking of his AI days and I just cannot believe this is the same person. He has grown so very,very much in these 2 yrs!
5. No matter how shy he acts….David loves the camera. This is my feeling. Gengen was front row w/her awesome camera and David was well aware of it. He now flirts in his own discreet way. He knows he is great. Finally!!!
6. I had no idea I could love him more.
7. I do.
Thanks for listening. Sorry so long.
jello, i enjoyed your review! while i didn’t attend a vip, i did see david perform in anaheim. i agree, he has really matured and he knows how to work the camera’s.
btw, i like your avatar. may i ask, who is it?
jello: You are always welcome to post here.
“David loves the camera” -- heh heh, and the camera loves David!
#6 and #7 -- me, too!
It sounds like you had a wonderful time at the VIP. What did you say to him when you met him?
Hey Jello, Always love to read yous post!! “I have a few things to say and no one to say them to.” That’s why I post too… Being a middle-aged David Archuleta fan can be lonely sometimes. Say more, please, I am all ears!
Thanks for the review jello…I did notice in a picture the other day that his chin has that chiseled look…so fine.
Hey, gengen has magic that gets her to the front row, or is it that we so need her pictures? The in-house photographer!
This is not meant for you jello at all, because I have said the same things as have many readers and journalists and this is the opportunity to respond to what many of us have written before you…
Let us not gauge that short needs to be even mentioned about David, as if taller has anything positive to add to the world. Maybe that is why David is shorter than the 6 ft so that we can learn another lesson in life…We often have topics about how much he has grown and changed which of course goes with the territory of his age and hardly needs mentioning, but we still do. We need to grow and change because we look for flaws even when he has near perfections, therefore we are too critical which is our big flaw…If David ever falls short of a perfect note, then we could think about the fact that he is giving so much of himself vocally and physically and perhaps too much has been asked of him.
David is not ackward as has been noted many times by us and journalists, but this is his given personality and we profit from it. David’s shyness is wonderful and in this “ME” generation, it is so refreshing. We are just assuming that he should possess certain characteristics and when he falls short we make note of it. There are other ways to be but we love his ways. Therefore, perhaps we have tunnel vision at times and that is a terrible flaw.
SB
SB: I don’t think most of us feel that David’s quirks and personal style are faults or fall short of an expectation. And you are right that they are often refreshing. But we also ought not hold him to a standard so high that a mere human cannot uphold them (yes, in spite of our thoughts to the contrary, he is human.)
It is an interesting phenomenon of this fan community that recognizing David’s human traits is often seen as criticism. If I said, “Geez, that shirt needs to be ironed”, I suspect 10 people would jump down my throat and tell me that is the style and that David is a trend-setter. He may be a trend-setter in a lot of respects, but the shirt still needs to be ironed.
David’s voice sometimes wobbles, and he doesn’t ALWAYS hit the note perfectly. He has nights when his delivery is better than others. Does this make him a poor performer? Oh, my gosh, no! But it makes him human. His voice is so overused some weeks I wonder how he can sing at all. But to mention it here on the fansite, well, I am waiting for the tomatoes
Let’s not make David HAVE to be perfect. I absolutely adore him even when his voice wobbles, his shirt is not ironed and he has a less than perfect performance. Perfection is not required, is it? We hold him to a certain standard and then won’t even mention it when he has a raspy night, or is awkward (even though still adorable) in an interview.
Why is that? Do we think that it is disrespectful? Or do we think that it somehow means we love him any less? I don’t know, but it is a phenomena in the fan community to make an icon out of David and not even allow that he does indeed make mistakes, have bad days, and have room to grow.
marlie #41…”I don’t know, but it is a phenomena in the fan community to make an icon out of David and not even allow that he does indeed make mistakes, have bad days, and have room to grow.”
So very true, but sometimes, the faults mentioned seem to overpower the good points in a writing to the degree that I wonder why they are being mentioned at all? It seems that we have greater expectations for our icons then we have for ourselves obviously but why? Icons give to us their talents, then we leave them little room to be less then perfect in every walk of their lives….Just an observation of our human follies.
SB
Sorry that is “follys”…when speaking about lack of understanding
SB
SB: “Icons give to us their talents, then we leave them little room to be less then perfect in every walk of their lives….”
Exactly! David is as near perfection as a human can get most of the time, but he does have his foibles. So what? And we should be able to acknowledge them without a big deal. I think when we don’t talk about them in the general conversation, THEN they become BIG when we do.
There’s not a thing I can think of that is more interesting than the quirks that people have…my friends, my associates, and my icons.
That is what makes David so dang interesting. He has THE VOICE, and that’s pretty close to perfect, but the things that are fun are his tweets, his awkward moments, the unique qualities he brings to the stage and to his everyday life (what we see of it).
To ignore them (not make them big and negative) is to deny those very qualities that make David “David”.
My suggestions;
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House- Feliz Navidad, Kansas or Zero Gravity, ( double twirl, will find the location)
Best Live Performance – Heart Connection- FOG, Kansas or The Riddle, ist SLC or Desperate, first time or CELD
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.) Zero Gravity
Most Archudorkable Moment-with Rick Springfield-”your Mum’s is hawt” or when he dropped Benton’s keyboard
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only) TBA
Cutest David Picture (2009 only)TBA
Top David Moment of the Year CELD or US open
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song FOG or The Riddle
Best Christmas Song -First Noel or Pat a Pan or Riu Riu
Best Video Blog -when he dropped benton’s keyboard or when he was introducing the new members of their family, two cats
Best TV Appearance- CELD or US open
Best Pearl of Archuwisdom (quotation)TBA
Funniest Archuquote (non-Tweet)TBA
Tweet of the Year -- Hush cats or when he can’t find a connection , he had to pay 10 dollars
By the way, thanks Ronald for this post, can you imagine, a year had passed and we are again trying to choose the best of David’s momments.
Out of topic: Billboard year end countdown.
Wish that our David is better than Cook ( why can’t I not be satisfied with what we have. But you know I want the best for our guy, The Voice) but here goes
# 99, CRUSH by David Archuleta in the Best of 2000′s Digital songs
http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/digital-songs?year=2009&begin=91&order=position
#13, CRUSH by David Archuleta in the best of 2009′s Hot Adult Contemporary Songs
http://www.billboard.com/charts-year-end/features/best-of-the-2000s-1004051233.story#/charts-year-end/hot-adult-contemporary-songs?year=2009&begin=11&order=position
Vee: Most Archudorkable Moment-with Rick Springfield-”your Mum’s is hawt”
I forgot all about this moment -- priceless!
desertrat#37: My avatar is “Astroboy” -- a 1960′s japanese animation cartoon that I was obsessed with as a youngster. Yes, I am in the process of reverting back to my childhood. (I thought that happened later in life???!!!)
Marlie#38: I chose not to have my pic taken w/David; therefore I did not speak with him.
SB#40: WHOA…..yowza…..I am not and will never be THAT deep. (could of sworn you all knew that!). Maybe b/c I am a nurse I “assess” people since that is a BIG part of what we do??????
I could give a rat’s a** how tall David is actually. I love him and his persona unconditionally. However, I am sure his height is below average on the male scale. Just the facts. Nothing to get upset about. Can’t change it.
Maybe I should just sum up my experience in a much simpler fashion?
He was great.
Everything was great.
It was not perfect, nothing truly is.
It was perfect for ME.
I loved MY experience in KC and will treasure it forever in my heart.
No one can take that from me.
jello: “I could give a rat’s a** how tall David is actually. I love him and his persona unconditionally. However, I am sure his height is below average on the male scale. Just the facts. Nothing to get upset about. Can’t change it.”
Haha…yes, David is about an inch shorter than I am. But it had no impact on the fact that those intense green eyes looked right into mine and it is a moment I will never forget.
I think we all have very personal experiences at our VIP’s. Each seems to be unique and so very personal. Amazing how that works!
Actually 5′ 7″ (David’s height) is average for hispanic males.
http://www.halls.md/on/men-height-h.htm
barbs#49: Aaaaaahhhhhh! You guys are driving me crazy!!!
So sorry I commented about his height.
You are making me want to pull my hair out.
Better yet….you are driving me to drink.
Hmmmmm…not a bad idea on a Friday night!
Ok -- stop right now. Stop picking apart every one of my written word!!
lol.
What’s all this talk about David’s height? lol David is wunderbar by any measure!
Best Live Performance – Heart Connection
Contigo en la Distancia
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.)
Zero Gravity
Most Archudorkable Moment
Hearing his own singing of “I’m Yours”
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only)
David on the stands… the one I used for the “I Hate You” poem, HUZZAH!!
Cutest David Picture (2009 only)
Posing with Sara Bareilles (that was in Feb. yall)
Top David Moment of the Year
Singing HYAMLC with Mama Lupe in SLC
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song
Contigo en la Distancia
Best Christmas Song
Ave Maria!!
Best Video Blog
I love the rambly “This is sooo cool!” one when he recognizes a song while backstage, and where he tries to find Ashlee and can’t lol
Best TV Appearance
Hannah Montana! I like the corniness, and David got to act a little!
Tweet of the Year
“Hm, I have a bruise on my leg. Idk how it got there and I can’t even remember the last time I had a bruise. It’s been a while.”
Quickly followed by: “Wow that was one useless piece of information. What has twitter done to me? Lol.”
LOL!!!
Still thinking about these ones!
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House
Best Pearl of Archuwisdom (quotation)
Funniest Archuquote (non-Tweet)
vee #45, Yeah I realized soon after posting that nominating is actually a difficult task! But that’s a good problem to have imo lol
Ronald: Ummm…a made an insignificant comment during my seemingly innocent flailing recap of my concert. Big (umm…tall?) mistake.
Carry on.
(I now think of singing, “Carry on my wayward son…..)
See what David does to a person???
jello: Not your fault! LOL That’s what happens -- people home in on one teeny tiny thing and BAM! Controversy!
Ronald, could I suggest David’s appearance with REO Speedwagon for “Live Performance-Rocking the House” His time on stage was short but…he was jamming that night.
It would take me forever with dial-up to review videos and come up with my own list so I amy just mention some thoughts as they come to me on this. Maybe I should keep a journal and write stuff down. Hhmm is that some Pearl of Archuwisdom?
skiffrower: REO! Good thought -- wow there are a lot of great moments this past year.
Had to put my thinking cap on for this fun exercise!
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House -- Barriers Sacramento
Best Live Performance – Heart Conn. -- TBWY -- Kendra’s show SLC
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.) -- Zero Gravity
Most Archudorkable Moment -- I’m with Ronald…when he heard himself singing “I’m Your’s” at the radio station
Top David Moment of the Year -- At HRC in NY, when he stopped mid-song to ask if someone was okay in the audience.
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song -- “The Riddle” by Five For Fighting
Best Christmas Song -- “Joy To The World” or “Angels We Have Heard on High” (wish he’d add them to the show)
Best Video Blog -- not sure yet
Best TV Appearance -- ALMA Awards
Best Pearl of Archuwisdom (quotation) -- “…sometimes even if it is a hard path to take, even if it has those big hills and climbs and all those scary trees and you can get scratches, and you can get hurt sometimes. But I think that’s what makes us grow. That’s what makes us learn in our lives. So when we get to that end of the path we have all those bruises and cuts and you can see that we had a difficult time getting to where we were; but at the same time, you can say, you know what, this is proof that I went and I took that path, and this is proof that I did all I could and that I was willing to take that path even if it wasn’t the easiest path to take.”
Funniest Archuquote (non-Tweet) -- “I certainly don’t see myself as perfect,” he says. “I have my faults. There are plenty of them. I take longer to do things than most people. I forget things a lot. I’m clumsy. I spill my lunch….”
Tweet of the Year -- Hush cats!
JR’s post 30 is so wonderfully organized that I will follow her lead w/a few updates. Ronaldsf, would u consider extending the nominations thru the end of the year given the recent schedule updates?
Dec 14 -- Early Show
Dec 17 – Mashuntucket Concert broadcasted by billboardlive.com
Dec 17 – Headlines (w/ Thalia) “Nuestra Natividad” by UniVision
Dec 20 -- Build-A-Bear in NYC
Dec 21 – NBC’s Today Show
Dec`22 – Regis & Kelly
Dec 23 – Larry King
Dec 31 – Half-time entertainer for Sun Bowl
Confirmation of the 12/14 Early Show performance-next Monday!
http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCGrid.do?fromTimeInMillis=1260792000000
jello#36 -- thanks for your concert recap -- it felt so personal & I truly appreciate your sharing the experience. At times you may feel like TDC is unwelcoming but speaking for myself (and I realize I am small potatoes, here). Please know that it was an enjoyable read.
Jello#36
To respond as another member of the “small potatoes” group,(thanks fda48!), I appreciate you sharing. I especially enjoyed #6 and #7 of your recap.
This tour has my heart swellin’ with love too. Our David is showing strength and comfortability on the stage. This has me diggin’ him even more.
What a ride…
Hey guys -- there are no “small potatoes” here. We love you all!
Awwww {{hugs}} LIZ, “small potatoes” in a most endearing way…it’s pretty comforable there, and totally OK.
aaawwwwhhh -- the “small potatoes group” -- a subset of TDC --
I kinda like that.
Thank you my fellow small spuds.
Oh JELLO -- you thoroughly amuse me. I have always wondered when you will pop out -- I have missed you! Thanks for the recap
WAUKEGAN TOUR PAGE UP!
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/waukegan-il-december-11-2009/
We have the ff so far:
10 HYAMLC DUET with AUNT CHAR HQ cr LizzyBee
11 AVE MARIA HQ cr LizzyBee
08 POTC HQ cr blounderground
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Hi folks! Stopping by to plop tibitibis‘ nominations from over at IDF…
Best Live Performance -- Rockin the House : Probably Zero Gravity in some show in Florida ( don,t remember wich one)
Best Live Performance -- Heart Connection : Contigo en la Distancia
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.) Zero gravity
Most Archudorkable Moment : His interview wit Fox 13 on Utah
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only) —
Cutest David Picture (2009 only): With Totoro
Top David Moment of the Year : Manila Concert
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song : One ( the little part he did on tour was amazing)
Best Christmas Song: Joy to the World -- Oh holy Night
Best Video Blog: Wisdom teeh out
Best TV Appearance : US open
Best Archuquote (non-Tweet): Don’t know yet noexpression.gif
Tweet of the Year: Hush cats
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House
Zero Gravity in Boise (I was watching from a balcony seat to the side and the place was packed, no seats, wall to wall people, front to back, jumping up and down, and though there was a super strict no camera rule, we still got darkened videos that showed David showing some awesome dance moves, some of which we saw for the first time)
Best Live Performance – Heart Connection
So hard to choose, so many have touched me… that’s a tough one
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.)
Somebody Out There
Most Archudorkable Moment
His priceless reaction to hearing himself sing I’m Yours!
Hawtest David Picture
Gotta sift through thousands of pix in library!
Cutest David Picture
With Totoro (what a face!!)
Top David Moment of the Year
50-minute talk at the Women’s Conference in Utah
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song
Apologize (does this count? He sang it both in 08 and 09. Am thinking of how emotionally raw some performances sounded post breaking news of you know what)
Best Christmas Song
Oh holy Night
Best Video Blog
The short one right after finishing his concert in Manila with Cook to express his overwhelmed emotions and appreciation for his overseas fans’ show of support
Best TV Appearance
ALMA -- it really showcased David’s talent post Idol, wowing industry people in the audience and elsewhere
Best Archuquote (non-Tweet)
A mix of people like my music. Older people like it too. (I feel so personally acknowledged LOL!)
Best Pearl of Archuwisdom (quotation)
TBD -- there are so many…
Funniest Archuquote (non-Tweet)
TBD too -- he is so funny naturally!
Watching HYAMLC duet with his aunt Char, I was reduced to tears crying all the way to the end. It really made me feel the poignancy of what family means to him especially considering the personal family situation he is in right now. I had to search back the story of his paternal grandmother, Claudia Archuleta, posted on Archuletfanscene, to confirm that aunt Char (Charlyn) is one of his two aunts from his dad’s side. I didn’t want to assume though she doesn’t look like any of Lupe’s sisters!
I am so touched by his including both sides of his family and sharing so much with us fans. What a tour this continues to be! I do declare: I love David James Archuleta!!!
A HUGE thank you to JR #64 . I was always here, just sulking in my exoneration. I guess I got kinda lonely -- especially after my VIP KC experience and no one to share it with. So….I decided to take a chance and post…what’s the worst that could have happened…..that hasn’t already??
Haha.
I just realized yesterday that alot of the TDCers are over at THE VOICE….they are probably praying I don’t show up there…lol.
I saw SF at the KC VIP -- almost introduced myself, but quickly gained hold of my senses. Much better to be incognito…..however, if I would have then perhaps at least ONE TDCer could see that I actually am a nice, shy person who is an ardent David fan!
ronald, talk about a tough assignment, getting through that homework is killer!
He seems to be performing with more and more abandon…just love watching him and his un-cocooning, so to speak.
One more --
…can’t believe the change just from summer tour on these performances. Actually a little more subtle, but more mature.
He looks so comfortable in his own skin, no more tugging at clothes, etc.
Thanks for the videos JR!
good evening tdc!
tour cellcast tonight from cleveland -- join it around 8pm et…
http://www.blogtv.com/people/DavidArchuletaCellcast
Thanks ggdoorsfan!
jello, I like your avi. I too grew up with Astroboy but in Japan and he is called something else there lol!
I’m in NJ at my hotel waiting patiently for tomorrow’s concert in Montclair. But I found this excellent interview writeup and wanted to share it. David is getting so good at this…
http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/138811047
WFY up ALTNOY uploading! He was amazing!!!!!!!!!!
DJB and I are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Montclair show. She scored a better seat than I but what difference does it make if I’m there. Also bringing a friend who’s NEVER seen David and is probably sick to death of me interjecting his name into every conversation, but I predict a new fan by night’s end. See ya soon!!
emily_luvs_archie, you are the best!! Can’t wait for more!!!
I’m trying to upload in order tonight. Crush going now! Internet is being good tonight!
emmigirl- just saw Cleveland WFY and MH and can now see the subtle mature changes you were commenting on. Lordy, lordy, those shoulders and hands were talking tooonite. Everybody strap on those seatbelts, there is a surge to another level right about now.
emily- you deserve the ninja stealth speed award of the year. Thank you so much.
Sorry for posting late… had a reunion last night.
Anw, WAUKEGAN TOUR PAGE is up and complete
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/waukegan-il-december-11-2009/
CLEVELAND TOUR PAGE is also up thanks to ninja-extraordinaire emilyluvsarchie for uploading WFY, ALTNOY, MY HANDS, THE RIDDLE, Hello Band, ZG & CRUSH so far.
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/cleveland-oh-december-12-2009/
Enjoy!
O btw, in case I forgot to mention, SF TOUR PAGE is also finally complete, along with GRAND JUNCTION
For easier access, I also created a reciprocal link to individual tour pages in the MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR HOLIDAY TOUR DATES HERE page
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/09-holiday-tour-dates/
OK? Going back to complete Cleveland tour page
Just a quick post from Utah.
My husband and I went to the Kurt Bestor Christmas concert this afternoon (it’s still Sat. in Utah) and had a great time. Kurt is very, very talented and puts on a super show. I just can’t even explain how good he is. He talked about how he had performed here (it was at Abravanel Hall) a couple of weeks ago with a very talented, young artist from right here in Utah, David Archuleta (a few screams from the crowd). He said that David was great to work with. Anyway, just thought you all might like to know this little tidbit.
Off to bed now--it’s almost Sunday.
tawna21, thank you sharing the “little tidbit”! Love to hear any mention of David anywhere.
JR, do not apologize for being late. Thank you for your tireless work setting up all the pages for all the convert videos to make it so easy for us to revisit all our favorite shows and performances!
I mean “concert” videos!
If you watch the vids in order, I have all the banter between songs too
Ram…hahaha
Vermeer…thanks
Emily -- you are amazing. Thank you so much for taking the videos and sharing them with us so quickly!
Marlie, you’re welcome. Silent Night is almost done, that leaves Feliz Navidad and Oh Holy Night and there finished!
Oops *their*
Thank you to the amazing emily & waitingforyesterdayx, the CLEVELAND TOUR PAGE is now complete!
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/cleveland-oh-december-12-2009/
Have also added more complete & HQ & HD vids to the WAUKEGAN TOUR PAGE
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/waukegan-il-december-11-2009/
ENJOY guys!
River, Marlie, DJB, I am leaving for the airport at 6am to fly to Newark for Montclair tonight. The day is finally here! I am so thrilled. Have a good one, and maybe I’ll see you tonight! My sister in law, a non fan but very excited nonetheless will be joining me and we have VIP tickets!
vermeer#72!!!! …..Astroboy was created in Japan by Osamu Tezuka and was known as “Tetsuwan Atomu” or “Mighty Atom”. Does that ring a distant bell???
I use the term ‘distant’ very loosely…..lol.
I used to “pretend play” Astroboy as a child.
I was also very fond of Gigantor and Kimba the White Lion -- was and still am a fan of Japanese Anime.
Sorry everyone for continuing to go off topic.
JEN A -- good for you! Have a great time and hope to hear from you soon about your archuexperience. Savor every moment
I know this really doesn’t fit any category, but it is one of my fav moments in 2009
Happy Sunday to everyone! I am going to Montclair VIP. Hope to see everyone there!
awestruck: Perhaps we need to add a category for Best Guest Appearance at a Performance
marlie7 -- Homework overload people will cry out!
BTW you were bang on with your comment at #41
Hi Astrid -- I don’t know if we met before, (perhaps Sayreville, last March -- I was there with my daughter), I will be at the Montclair VIP -- I’ll be there alone, and I’d love to say hi!!
Astrid, Jen A and everyone: Have a fantastic time and bring back details please. Awstruck- that was an epic appearance.He really took that song to church (as HG would say). Also thanks Emily for your amazing videos. The sound is just fantastic. I think that Cleveland FOG may have been the best yet. Wow.
Nina- cute doggie! Have a wonderful time.
THX Rae -- that’s my Sami, the best dog ever, (I guess everyone feels that way about their animals).
I’m so excited for the VIP -- it’s my first, (VIP, that is). Looking forward to seeing all David bloggers and lurkers, both new and old.
I have been so busy with computer issues and working on the Christmas cd, but finally its done!
I have made a Christmas Tour Live Cd from YouTube audio. Anyone interested can send a request for details to me at :
alphawav@comcast.net
I will begin mailing them out as soon as I get back from Westbury.
Abrra
http://www.livestream.com/thedavidchronicleschannel/old David Archuleta 24/7 videos
Very interesting quote from the California Chronicle (an article mentioned earlier by marlie).
And it’s one reason Archuleta, who turns 19 this month, says he recorded “Christmas From the Heart.” The holiday disc, released in October, this week was No. 34 on Billboard’s albums chart.
“That was a goal with the Christmas album — to get music that did not have any boundaries and did not have any restrictions, like ‘Oh, this is only for my kids,’ ” says Archuleta, who performs a Christmas concert Friday at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. “It’s for anyone who wants to listen … ’cause with Christmas music, there aren’t any boundaries.”
http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/138811047
awestruck, i’m glad you brought you Let It Be, def one we shouldn’t forget.
janey -- I laugh every time I see your avatar!
janey -- raelovingangels -- I also love his REO appearance. I thought I saw someone else mention it near the top of this comments section, but can’t seem to find it now.
HMMM
OK third time lucky -- different link
davidfanLIZ, my avi is one of Dana’s finest. she has mad “paint” skillz.
jello, so it’s off-topic no biggie
, but somehow when I see Astroboy (or Atomu as we used to call him in Japan), he does remind me a bit of David. I won’t even explain LOL! Gigantor ha! That’s funny, I had to look it up to know it’s Tetsujin 28-Go which I also used to watch and draw!
River and Jen A, please let us know how your friend (River) and sister-in-law (Jen A) liked the concert later. Always fun to hear the stories.
awestruck, janey! **waves**
Nina, is that a Westie? I looove Westies ever since hubby and I had to look after one for a friend.
janey, I think Dana is seriously talented! She got better and better as she went along I think. Not easy expressing so much in a simple drawing that also works as a avatar, beautifully I might add!! I love it too.
Hi all, hope you’re enjoying the holidays!! I’ve given some thought to this, but will have to resume later… so far, here are my picks:
Best Live Performance – Rockin the House
Clearly (OK, for me!) that was Zero Gravity in Tempe, AZ in March. There was more Archenergy output per nanosecond than I’ve seen before or since, and the crowd went absolutely bonkers during that particular performance. May I submit for evidence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdwESmF5biw
Best Live Performance – Heart Connection
HYAMLC with his mom, SLC-1, not that this displayed totally best vocals, but how could anyone not CRY?! Soooo sweet. Awww… I heart David singing with Lupe!!
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.)
Zero Gravity. Nothing puts a smile on my face faster.
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only)
The Christmas outtake in which he’s seated, green theater seats background, he in black top with burgundy scarf (I think this is the one ronaldsf refers to, too)
Best Archuquote (non-Tweet)
“You just take whatever (life) throws at you, and you just learn how to deal with it, even when you don’t think you can,” he said. “It’s about pushing yourself and pushing past what you think are your limits.” (In deseretnews article)
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song)
FOG. I was non-plussed by that song until David sang it… or should I say brang it!
Best Christmas Song)
Ave Maria. Hands down… or even if you’re sitting on them.
Best TV Appearance)
Contigo en la Distancia OMG, fall-over-daid fantastic!
OK, only a few more categories to go… gee, I have to go look at photos of David now, to come up with cutest David pic… darn!
desertrat -- thanks for the comprehensive David TV sched!!!
Wow -- I am REALLY enjoying all the effort that the devoted fans are putting into the 2009 Archie Awards. I am so impressed that you are doing the homework and coming up with fabulous ideas.
For those of you who are a bit frantic this week with holiday activities -- think about submitting an idea for just one or two categories. It’s all good lol!
I realized that I nominated something that was from 2008. Oops! I now nominate Zero Gravity as Song of the Year.
highervibe, love your Best Live Performance nomination. What’s really great about this Archie Awards is we get to see some videos we may have missed that should not have been missed. Thank you Ronald for this!
Now I got work to do
. Brought work home, not the fun “homework” kind like this. Later!
awestruck -- #91 Dang it, that video put a great big smile on my face. David is just magic!
“waves” vermeer, highervibe, LIZ
Awestruck, ’twas I brought up the REO Speedwagon performance earlier. I think the “Let It Be” appearance was similiar. He was “jammin” here too. In fact, it looked to me as if Michael Johns was trying to encourage David to let loose ‘specially during “Proud Mary”
Have to say, I love the top pic!
awestruck, skiffrower, those are 2 of my favs too!
Love the big wheels motion at .10, and how at 2:39 that voice just encompasses the entire room with that simple “rollin”, and from 2:50, man-o-man, does he know how to bring it home.
davidfanLiz #111 -- thanks for the suggestion -- frantic doesn’t begin to describe this past week -- as if I wasn’t already overwhelmed, I crashed my lap top -- yikes!
Here are just a few nominations:
Best Live Performance -- Heart Connection -- Contigo En La Distancia
Song of the Year -- Zero Gravity!!!
Best Christmas Song -- Ave Maria
Hawest David Picture -- I so agree with highervibe #109 David seated in theatre wearing black top with burgundy scarf
Tweet of the Year -- Hush Cats
Best David Cover of another artist’s song -- The Riddle
Anyone going to Stroudsburg on Friday???
skifflower, emmiegirl -- he makes me smile and my heart sing to watch him let loose. Proud Mary, took him a while to get going, but man o man loved that ending!
BIG oops -- skiffrower
love,love,love his 3 ‘guest performances’. Has anyone made mp4′s of these that can be downloaded?
MONTCLAIR vids have started to come in…
08 POTC HQ cr Twilarchight
11 AVE MARIA HQ cr songbook
11 AVE MARIA HQ cr Twilarchight
14 RRC HQ cr songbook5
It’s TOUR PAGE is up
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/monclair-nj-december-13-2009/
Also, HD & HQ (some in BW) have been added to CLEVELAND & WAUKEGAN TOUR PAGES thanks to ArchuletaAvenue, tarypreston and melward25
FOG cr archangel00888
MY HANDS cf songbook5
OK, MONTCLAIR TOUR PAGE is almost complete. We’re just missing CRUSH & ALTNOY which am sure will turn up before you guys wake up.
http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/monclair-nj-december-13-2009/
Thanks to SPN7191, Twilarchight, songbook5, archangel00888 and clarineteen for their dedication to record the concert and for their speedy uploads
Boy, this tour is going pretty fast. But I still cannot wait for MASHUNTUCKET. Do you realize that we will see him all together in a concert, all at the same time? YAY!
Enjoy the vids!
ps: you can see links to all individual tour pages in one page via 2009 Holiday Tour Dates page. Click here: http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/09-holiday-tour-dates/
I was so hoping we would do this again.
I’d like to nominate these items
Best live- heart connection: HYAMLC performance with Lupe, the first night, in Salt Lake.
Song of the year: A Little Too Not Over You
Archudorkable moment; David turning the computer around so that we could see the scenery from the bus in the video blog.
Top David moment of the year: (Just because it hasn’t been nominated yet)winning 3 teen choice awards.
best cover: a thousand miles
Xmas song: Ave Maria
TV appearance: I second the US open and ALMA awards
Archuquote:
1.(paraphrasing) I don’t remember what I got, but I remember what we did. (About being with family at Xmas)
2. I’m David. I like music. from his twitter bio (I don’t know which category this one should go, but I like its simple and direct message.)
Tweet of the year:
1. I like the 24 hour fitness one “but my name’s not Christopher” (I like David showing a snarky side.)
2. My favorite is the one where he can hear the creepy laugh of his next door neighbor. “Maybe he laughs at the smell of my fear.”
One question, are we nominating fan pictures, and, if so, can we post them here or just say where they are located?
Now off to find other stuff to nominate.
Oh Cleveland. I’ll never be right again. Take a peek at the salsa shoulder movements at 1:42-1:47 ish.
He did alot of the fist pump to the heart thing all night.
Which I have discovered that I love.
Oh betsy…I guarantee that you will never be the same again…It has been how long since SLC? No,no hope of turning back…
There will be many more dance moves in the future and by next tour one will see that, my New Year’s prediction…
Thanks for the 1:42 on…
SB
Oh, oh, oh, Montclair! I will write a review for later in the week, but suffice it to say that I made some lovely new friends who I will write more about (shout out to Jackie, Chris, Robert and Sayuri!) and connected with someone here, whom I’ve had a few words with in the past, in a way that I would never imagine. Such a great connection night.
And David, David, David. You made me cry during Ave Maria … and I will relate the rest in my article.
So good to see so many people from the sites!
Does anybody know if David was on the Early Show this morning?
David was listed to perform so I recorded the whole show. He was never on. I went through it over and over. So disappointed. He hasn’t tweeted about it either.
heads up tdc -- from ray, david’s tour manager… just posted on fod…
Message from Tour Manager Ray re: Westbury Gifts!
Let’s all put our hands together for Ray and the Team who are working all hours of the day and night to make this “Christmas from the Heart Tour” successful. They’re good people.
Ray wanted to get a message out to the fans about gifts for David at the FINAL show in WESTBURY, NY.
Please take a minute to read and pass along this message. Know that there are alternatives to bringing a gift to the show if you want to do something for David.
Ray offers suggestions below.
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“Hi to you all, this is Ray Amico. In anticipation of the final show of the tour, ending in Westbury, NY; knowing that it is so close to Xmas and to David’s birthday, we know that many fans would like to bring gifts to the ILAA VIP as well as to the show, for David..
David wants to thank everyone for all of their kindness and generosity but says it is definitely not necessary to bring him gifts – for xmas or his birthday. He would much rather that people make donations to his favorite causes & charities, or donate gifts to local children’s hospitals, etc. That would make him extremely happy.
As with the last show of all previous tours we will not be able to accept any gifts at this show since we don’t have anywhere to carry them after the show, and David will not have the time to go through any of them – remember that he is appearing the next morning extremely early on the Today Show and will need to leave immediately, just to get some rest before this early morning performance.
Thanks for understanding, cooperating and for your kind thoughts – and happy holidays to all of you.
Ray Amico”
ggdoorsfan -- thanks for that!
hooked #129 I thought that must be waht happened. Scoured youtube for a vid, but nothing. Thanks for the info.
WOWOWOW!
Free HD concert broadcast via BillboardLive.com featuring American Idol finalist and singer-songwriter, David Archuleta live from Mashantucket, CT Thursday, December 17.
Fans can easily access the series by simply logging onto: BillboardLive.com where they will be able to safely and securely download the Microsoft Silverlight and OWL HD player onto their computer free of charge with a one-time, simple download.
Re the Early Show gig -- word is, Ray wasn’t even aware of it. So it probably was never firmed up in the 1st place. Given the logistics, Montclair the night before, travel time from NJ to NY and sing very early for that show, am glad it didn’t push through.
This is only me, but am satisfied with the promo that David or CFTH is getting at this point, esp starting Mashantucket.
Which brings me to something I would like to emphasize re:
THE OWL/BILLBOARD broadcast
To join the ranks of R. Kelly, Alicia Keys & Usher with this new tie-up between OWL and BillboardLive says a lot about how David or his potentials is regarded in the music industry.
To lift a quote from one of the movers of the this landmark initiative:
“The focus is all about musicianship. Most shows give artists three minutes to do their latest hit; billboardlive.com gives artists an opportunity to show what they do best without any restrictions. There’s a lot more than their current hit that people want to see,” says highly respected music industry veteran Ron Weisner, who is executive producer of billboardcom.live, along with OWL CEO Michael Williams and noted television producer Tzvi Small.
Through OWL’s strategic alliances with Microsoft and the internationally divisions/distributors, billboardlive.com has a potential worldwide audience of millions of viewers per weekly episode.
“OWL has had a dream that some day technology would reunite live performances with their fans everywhere,” Williams says. …… our long awaited dream will now become reality.”
Additionally, billboardlive.com fills the giant void that currently exists in exposing new talent. While billboardlive.com will feature the biggest names, it will also highlight developing artists sometimes performing with the headliner or in their own sets. Billboardlive.com puts the act of musical discovery back into fans’ hands.
“Top-notch artists doing live concerts in this extraordinary innovative way is a fantastic opportunity for music fans,” says Billboard publisher Howard Appelbaum. “It feeds into what our larger strategy is: bringing great unique content and letting people behind the velvet rope of the music industry.”
In addition to the live concert, billboardlive.com will be including other exclusive elements, including rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage, as well as interviews with the featured performer.
Fans can easily access the series by simply going to http://www.billboardlive.com and downloading Microsoft Silverlight and the OWL video player onto their computer at no charge.
Other alliances include Microsoft’s MSN Music and Windows Media.com, which will push the series worldwide.
For OWL, bringing the future of entertainment to the music fans of today provides a means to enjoy their favorite artists in a whole new way. “Every number of years, there’s a new technology that comes along and dictates how the content reaches people,” Weisner says. “Billboardlive.com is the next giant step up.”
If this will be made available worldwide instantaneously (am still waiting for confirmation that Asia won’t be blocked), then I think Archies around the world should make a HUGE IMPRINT with this opportunity by tuning in and promoting this one.
What I don’t get is how come Azzoff and Jive are not milking this event for all the good buzz that they could generate out of it.
And consider this: David is barely 19yo but look at the quality of CFTH! It is stellar in any which angle you review it: vocals, production value, arrangement, setlist/cuts… Even the flow of the cuts, how the songs segued -- everything about it conveys that considerable thought & planning was put into it. It is the perfect showcase of David’s remarkable gift. But the uninitiated public (or those who refuse to/can’t be moved) will say: “so what’s new? We all know he has the voice. AI showed that week after week. But that’s the thing -- voice yes, personality? booooring (again: to those who can’t be moved). Christmas music? Concert would be snooze-fest…”
But the ArchuWorld knows that the concert features both CFTH songs & his pop originals plus some wonderful covers. Which makes the billboard broadcast the perfect platform to highlight his versatility. It is a huge chance to blast the mold that AI kept on imprisoning his huge, huge talent.
So if there is any event that Archies around the world should unite one big time? I think this is it.
Social media is at our disposal. With 2-3 days to go, let’s get our acts together and spread this wonderful opportunity!
We want more people to get David? BillboardLive is our unprecedented chance. Let’s do it!
ps: Sorry for being carried away. This is novel literally! But did I mention that the MONTCLAIR TOUR PAGE is now complete? http://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/10/monclair-nj-december-13-2009/
Lurker, but faithful reader here. Have any of you tried to do this?
Fans can easily access the series by simply logging onto: BillboardLive.com where they will be able to safely and securely download the Microsoft Silverlight and OWL HD player onto their computer free of charge with a one-time, simple download.
I can’t find on the site where to do it. I am nervous that when the time comes on the 17th I won’t be able to watch because I haven’t downloaded these essentials. Can anyone help?
I am so excited to attend this live concert!! I have only ever been to one — a DemiLovato one in Greenville, SC and lots of underwater crappy cellcasts, so this will be unique.
daffyfordavid #135 — It seems to be a very simple procedure. You go to the website http://www.billboardlive.com and you are on the page where David is talking. On the right you are asked “are you in?” Underneath that, simply click on YES and it will take you to the rest. I did this a couple of weeks ago to test it and was able to watch the Imogen Heap concert. I don’t want to go back in and check what the rest of the procedure is because it is a one-time download and I don’t want to take any chances on losing my connection (which I hope I still have). As I remember it was very simple and very fast. Gosh, hope this helps. I did give these instructions to a poster in Argentina and she was registered in minutes. Fingers crossed.
Hi TDC peeps~ I love the Archie Awards!! ~so glad they are now a DA annual staple…
1) Best Live Performance – Rockin the House--(think ya hadda be there but “for ME”:) Zero Gravity, Htfd CT, opening night Demi tour…On Fire! David, flying twirl, audience wild, like the walls opennned up!
But I’m sure there were many more I have not seen!
2)Best Live Performance – Heart Connection — Contigo en la Distancia
Runner up: Duet with Mom Lupe
And just want to acknowledge somewhere!.. “for ME” runner up-- “I Will” Htfd-opening nite. The meaning of “If I could wish upon tomorrow, tonight would never end” came alive in his twinkling eyes and the sweetest smile to the girls in the front rows…no one captured the dead-on view on Youtube, but I never heard that song the same before & after. The Power of David and music.
3) Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.) — Zero Gravity!
4) Most Archudorkable Moment--”You wanna say ‘hi’, Benton, you can say ‘hiii’~~CRASSSSSH!!!” Benton Paul keyboard fiasco Vlog.
Runner Up~Utah Conference PartII--7:48 “Ha funneee!” with wave of hand, in response to his saying “If someone told me a year ago that I’d be doing this I’d be like no way…
5) Hawtest David Picture (2009 only) David rocks the purple scarf in the theater seat
There were many, like from Contigo night…but the above is one I can think of now.
6) Cutest David Picture (2009 only)…(sorry) all of them?
ok…
Can’t think of the “iconic” ones right now..
But the latest I just saw on FOD 2 days ago on “Silent Sunday-I think not” post…David’s chipmunk cheek, dimpled, cat-that-ate-the-canary, sweetheart grin. Even if it doesn’t get nominated…check it out…awwww.
7)Top David Moment of the Year~Musical> Contigo
~Personal>Utah Women’s Conference Speech
8) Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song~FOG
followed closely by The Riddle (haven’t seen them all, but love Anaheim)
9) Best Christmas Song~Silent Night — For the chills on “Loves Purrrre LiiiIght!!”…and the reverent prayer that it is.
Runner up: ~Pat A Pan — For the song itself and the sheer genius of choosing it, on his part
ps. Impossible to pick
10) Best Video Blog~Nervous about his wisdom teeth “I don’t know what to expect, I’m scared!”
11) Best TV Appearance~Contigo
Runner up: America The Beautiful U.s. open
12) Best Pearl of Archuwisdom (quotation): Pick ANYTHING from
Utah conference: Part I..”Face your fears”…”as we face those fears more and get over that first hurdle we can make those weaknesses become our strengths.”
End of Part 2 “I would encourage you to stay positive about your future.” --end of part 2.
End of Part 1 into 2 about promising himself he’ll go running “..David, your reputation’s on the line here…if you start now, little things grow into big things and I don’t want THAT happening!”
13) Funniest Archuquote (non-Tweet)~
Utah speech Part 3 :42-:55 “I tend to ramble…the scary thing is it’s not just rambling, it’s rambling and it’s like what is this kid talking about..”
14) Tweet of the Year--Hush Cats
I just know there is so much more material…but last day to nominate; have to go with my random first thoughts! Tks and good luck tallying!!
Started reading others and I remembered (hard to believe it’s all been in one year, duh!! solo tour etc)
another Adorable Moment?: (not sure it’s in this category but don’t know where else..it was just so cute)
--David being fed the spicy Thai food by the Malaysian woman in Malaysia.
ok, last one..i’m logging out, I swear!
Adorkable: I FORGOT “I’m Yours” was this year too! it’s obviously all becoming one big continuous Archu-blur to me now…
ok.. THAT’S it if I only get one.
If not just one, then: Benton’s keyboard crash
cya~before I start getting obnoxious with ps’s.
amb4dja: You have until midnight, so no need to apologize!
49 Minutes to go! LOL
Best Live Performance -- Rockin the House
ZG, HOB Chicago Solo Tour or
WFM, Reno or
Jammin with REO
Best Live Performance -- Heart Connection
CELD @ the ALMA Awards or
AVE MARIA, SLC 1st night or
ANGELS, Stripped @ Tribeca
Song of the Year (single or album track with a 2009 release date in the U.S.)
ZERO GRAVITY or
AVE MARIA
Most Archudorkable Moment
Any of the following:
1. 20091006 Springfield finds Lupe “hawt”: “AWKWARD”
2. 20090514 Filipino words DA has learned so far: “MAHAL KITA!”
3. 20091026 DA Talk @ Utah Conference: “DECISIONS”
4. 20090105 DA interview before the Gov Inauguration: “IT IS?”
5. DA freaking out re his “I’m Yours”: “BLA-BLAH-BLA-BLA”
Hawtest David Picture (2009 only)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/mablh0 or
http://www.sendspace.com/file/1iurfv
http://www.sendspace.com/file/4r6r8h
http://www.sendspace.com/file/9cntjd
Cutest David Picture (2009 only)
gosh, that’s doubly hard! pls pls extend dl!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/exn6zd or
http://www.sendspace.com/file/kv9f3g or
http://www.sendspace.com/file/kv9f3g
or any of the pix when he was here in Manila LOL. But you have to admit he had a special glow when he was here
Top David Moment of the Year
CELD at the ALMAs plus
When he reassured his mom with an embrace after HYAMLC
Best David Cover of Another Artist’s Song
Fields of Gold
Best Christmas Song
AVE MARIA or
SILENT NIGHT or
WCIT
Best Video Blog
20091006 VLOG “You are the fairest of them all” (w/ matching voice switch LOL)
Best TV Appearance
CELD @ The ALMA Awards
Best Archuquote (non-Tweet)
“A lot of people wants me to do East Center… Just because I can do it [fill the venue] or you think I can do it, doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do.”
This was taken from part 2 of Snarkies’ exclusive interview. One of the topics was the issue of choosing the venue for his concert in Utah. Because of high demand, some thought it would be best to hold it in a bigger venue or an SRO type which David refused because according to him (1) that wasn’t the point of the tour -- he wants a more intimate & safe setting for his hometown peeps and (2) he was considering the age & type of Utah audience which would need a seated-venue.
His statement in this interview is speaks volume of David’s integrity, strength in perspective & where he puts his value. It also conveys that when he is an issue he is passionate about, he will put his foot down and won’t mince words.
OR
from a CFTH promo interview:
“That was a goal with the Christmas album — to get music that did not have any boundaries and did not have any restrictions, like ‘Oh, this is only for my kids,’ ” says Archuleta, who performs a Christmas concert Friday at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. “It’s for anyone who wants to listen … ’cause with Christmas music, there aren’t any boundaries.”
or Cinnamon, Mazol tov! -- replies to a radio game
Tweet of the Year
Hush cats!
or the one where he said: “yes… but am not Christopher…” something like that!
Most Archudorkable Moment: David petting MikeK’s guitar. (Don’t know where that was)
I am loving all your ideas, all you lovely people!!! What a David year this has been.
Reading and watching your choices is the most fun I’ve had in weeks! David just is the most unique person, isn’t he? Lots of love, laughs, and adorkableness.
THANK YOU for all the research and work that went into these nominations… a lot of thought and fun going on here.
Nominations are now officially closed, and the illustrious Nominations Committee will now peruse. Feel free to submit some late nominations but I can’t guarantee we’ll see them before the voting begins!
See you all on Sunday!!
Re: my #6 cute pic fyi:
http://fansofdavid.com/?p=33149
that’s the best I could do; could not cut paste pic or trace to original twicpic source link…maybe eventually but no time to keep searching now. Not sure how long they’ll keep that page up…I had to Google search it…couldn’t find it scrolling on the site itself today.
in case anyone wants to see this sweet pic.
Jackryan…I so forgot about “It Is?” LOL!!
and I sit here and once again wonder…
how is it that those 2 words, delivered with dry, spontaneous and sincere nonchalance is funnier than any comedian’s
50 minute routine?
Priceless Archuleta.
Hey…what about fan tribute videos? Maybe too much work…understandable..and too late now but…………….
just in case there’s like an honorable mention…I nominate “In Defense of The Vulnerable Man”..I think it was Angelica’s? Awesome.
k, cya~
amb4dja -- actually we considered having a Fan Tribute Video Archie Award, but dang it, it would be too hard to choose from among all of them. Each fan video is appreciated and loved! (We are actually following Rascal’s lead in this from the Archie Awards 2008. He chose to have the fans NOT compete against each other for best fan video. Thank you Rascal!)
Just before the Christmas Tour I started posting Fan Tributes, but when the tour started, there was so much news I stopped for a while. You can see Fan Tribute videos in the third section down on the home page, and I will start up again after the first of the year. They are all so, good, though that we didn’t want them to be competing. In Abrra’s lovely fan video contests, she makes sure that there is a prize for everyone!
Tks for ‘splainin’ guys..no problem.
And good thinking re: no competition…because really, and I mean this…I’ve yet to see ONE fan video I didn’t think was great…I’m amazed at every one.
And I forgot you now have a section where you highlight a different one regularly…so you are already giving props to them all..one at a time.
Didn’t mean to just mention Angelica’s over anyone elses, btw…have not seen them all here…or lots in general this year…hers just stuck out for me, but not over anyone elses.
So…Kudos to all who put together all the beautiful tributes!