Indonesia, Here He Comes!
A Fulfillment of a Promise
In 2009, David was interviewed by @yociyolanda, a member of the DA Indonesia. This was after his planned trip to Indonesia did not come to pass
Two years later, David vlogs – Indonesia Here I Come!
Truly, good things come to those who wait…
SAWEEEET!
Photos from the PressCon of Ponds Teen Concert 2011
Sony Music Indonesia posted the cover of the Asian Tour Repackaged CD
THE TOSOD ASIAN TOUR BEGINS!
David Lands in Indonesia – See the Adoring Fans!
LONGER footage of David’s Arrival in Indonesia
More Airport arrival footage thanks to pinklemonade12818
More Airport arrival footage thanks to 23rizblue
More Airport arrival footage thanks to dienaarchie
David Interview HD at Dahsyat RCTI
TheArchuletor has landed! (photo credit to @scpancake)
Look at that SMILE! (photo credit @scpancake)
There is something about Asia that makes David glow 
(photo credit to @scpancake)
David looks so tired here (photo credit @HausOfArchie)
Look at those arms! (photo credit @HausOfArchie)
DAY 01 ARRIVAL @ Indonesia (14 July 2011)
DAY 02 – MEDIA DAY + MEET & GREET @ Indonesia (15 July 2011)
David talks with Yahoo! Indonesia OMG!
DAY 03 – MUSEUM VISIT & CONCERT DAY @ Indonesia (16 July 2011)
The Concert Stage!
But before the concert, he found time to see some sights
Museum Visit photo credit Pond's Teens
And eat mangoes!
Photo credit to Pond's Teens
DAVID IN CONCERT! – click here
ABOUT THIS AUTHOR
Thank you for this and sorry for late comments.
You are correct, it’s very sweet.
We all the fans in Indonesia are very excited to meet and have a chance to see David live concert in Jakarta next month. Can’t wait …
Thanks PURI for coming in! I hope you can help us gather any news or what’s up with this Concert. If you have the time,just post them here when you find them, ok?
BTW, I very much like your name. It is a Tagalog or Filipino word for HONOR
I will try to post the update if I can.
BTW, it’s an honor to know the meaning in Tagalog. No one told me before. Thanks.
The Asian Buzz continues, this time from JakartaGlobe
‘Idol’s’ David Archuleta Confirms ‘Crush’ on Jakarta
by Awis Mranani
American Idol” sensation David Archuleta has finally confirmed that he will be performing in Jakarta as the headliner of the Pond’s Teens Concert on July 16.
The 20-year-old singer-songwriter confirmed his visit through a video blog he posted on YouTube. “[I have] a special announcement for some of you, my Asian fans, specifically to the Indonesian fans, that I will be coming on July 16 to give a concert for you guys in Indonesia,” he said in the two-minute post.
The Pond’s Teens Concert is an annual event that has been running since 2009. This year, the concert will tour to Medan, Surabaya and Jakarta. But Archuleta will only be appearing at the Jakarta gig.
At the end of the national tour, Archuleta will be rocking the stage at Lapangan D in Senayan, South Jakarta, along with Indonesia’s own ladies’ favorites Afgan and Nidji. Other performers include The Changcuters, Kotak, J-Rocks, Killing Me Inside, GAC and The Sigit.
The Miami-born Archuleta was runner-up in the seventh season of the American Idol singing competition in 2008. He then immediately signed a contract with Jive Records and released his self-titled debut album, “David Archuleta,” which featured his first single, “Crush.” The album has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide.
In 2009, he came out with his sophomore album, “Christmas From The Heart,” while the “The Other Side Of Down” was released in 2010, with “Something ‘Bout Love” as its first hit.
Stoked about his first concert in Indonesia, Archuleta said: “Coming out to do the show for you guys, to come see you, to come meet you, and come to your country — I just cannot wait. So, Indonesia here I come!”
For more information:
http://www.davidarchuletaindonesia.com
Source: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifelived/idols-david-archuleta-confirms-crush-on-jakarta/447243
Finally Pond’s Teen Concert uploaded the video of David in the Press Conference in Jakarta.
Hope it works.
Thanks for posting the video from the presscon, Your Honor
David Archuleta Confirms Slot in POND’s Teens Concert in Indonesia; Answers Fan Questions
Former ‘American Idol‘ contestant David Archuleta is partnering with POND’s to perform in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 16 as part of the POND’s TeensConcert. Archuleta was the runner up on Season 7, losing to David Cook, in case your memory is fuzzy.
The singer answered fan questions via a video chat, where he smiled the entire time. His grin was plastered across his face! Archuleta is barely out of his teens and looks it, and he speaks in a way that makes you believe that he loves his fans and cannot wait to hop that plane to Indonesia. We wonder, though, if his cheeks hurt from all that smiling. It’s sort of adorable.
He pointed out that the event is special since “it’s a positive thing for teenagers. I like to be a part of positive things for teenagers.” He wants to meet the fans in the region, but most of all, his goal is to inspire teenagers to have confidence to pursue music as a career, just like he did.
“I want to showcase the hidden talents and let them not be afraid to be in the spotlight,” he said, “I hope I can be a testament that there’s a way to bring out those talents inside of you and what you love to do.”
Archuleta also said he has thought about coming to Indonesia for quite some time, but it didn’t work out because of scheduling. Now is the perfect time for him to roll through and for a good cause, to boot.
Archuleta also said that he hopes to get to know Indonesian girls during his visit, since a fan actually asked what his thoughts are about the local ladies! What a cute (and not to mention diplomatic) answer. He was not being naughty; he said he wants to meat all his fans in the area, but he was specifically asked about the girls.
Source -- http://popcrush.com/david-archuleta-ponds-teens-concert-indonesia/
Sony Music Indonesia posted the cover of the Asian Tour Repackaged CD
http://t.co/eb1YyNy
The TOSOD Asian Tour begins! David lands in Indonesia Amidst Adoring Fans
Awww, the fans are so excited (as I would be!) This is so much fun to watch. The next 2 weeks are going to be a blast!
How exciting!!! So glad David and band made it safely and got such a warm welcome. Happy for you JR and all the Asian fans.
Just arrived at home. Had dinner with Vee (AUS-based Pinoy Archie) w/ sister Teth. Had a blast exchanging stories.
She reminded me about ASCPHIL’s article
Heading off to read it 
There he is, now in Indonesia.
So glad having him here too.
Can’t join with the airport crowd today (must work)
), and
))
Can’t go to M&G tomorrow (no pass no invitation)
But i am going to see his awesome concert this Saturday
also at July 26 in KL
Baby, i can’t complain!!!
PURI -- so happy for you. The warm welcome David received by ID Archies is simply awesome.
Will you consider writing your concert experience & share it here @ TDC?
I added pix from David’s arrival, thanks to @scpancake & @HausOfDavid -- check ‘em out in the main post above
JR, can’t promise to write but i will try.
I’ll bring my handycam to the concerts and see what i can do.
Late breaking news
(and twitter suddenly went kaput!)
Volcano eruption in Jakarta. Praying for everyone’s safety
The Eruption is not in Jakarta.
It’s from Mt. Lokon in North Sulawesi, miless away from Jakarta. It’s in different island. Closer to the Philippine area.
I’m sorry can not give you the approximate distance from Jakarta now but it takes 5 to 6 hours flight to go there.
Still praying for the people suffering there.
One of the fans @ FOD said close to 1000 miles. 967 I think.
will keep those close in my prayers.
Tweets says David will be interviewed most of day.
Exciting times. Thanks for keeping us posted JR and Puri
Puri -- enjoy the concert! I’m sure it will be fantastic and with all the excitement of the fans, it will make it very special for David, too.
Keep us posted on the happenings!
There will be a live stream of the concert tomorrow. Check it here
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/scpancake
01 ARRIVAL @ Indonesia (14 July 2011)
DAY 02 -- MEDIA DAY MEET & GREET @ Indonesia (15 July 2011)
LONGER footage of David’s Arrival in Indonesia
Here is what happen in Jakarta today.
Twitter exchanges among ID Archies (and others too) are insane, especially after M&G in the afternoon.
Sweet @scpancake who win the M&G pass gave David a traditional snack called Lemper, and SURPRISE … David likes it.
Some media took this as their headline … David loves Lemper
(http://www.tribunnews.com/2011/07/15/david-archuleta-jatuh-cinta-pada-lemper) is one of them. It will be tons of pictures of this event coming up.
In late afternoon, some lucky fans enjoy David and the band rehearsal at the concert venue (I wish i were there … not far from my office … but idk).
Tomorrow should be more interesting!
Puri thanks for bringing that link over here and for translating. I tried doing the google translate and some of the sentences do not make sense, LOL
You guys will be the 1st to hear David sing the new songs live, do you realize that?! Have a blast tomorrow!
More videos from the airport arrival
Thanks to pinklemonade12818
Thanks to 23rizblue
If you’re not following scpancake on twitter do so --
http://twitter.com/#!/scpancake
Here are some of her tweets
scpancake Samantha Pangkey
Oh, David told me that Ben’s family was watching the livestream too. LOL
scpancake Samantha Pangkey
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@lovefrommich there’s no seats it’s all GA. Mania tix (front of stage) is sold out, not sure for the other one
scpancake Samantha Pangkey
@DavidArchie You came, you’re my hero forever.
scpancake Samantha Pangkey
Saying “You’re my hero” to David was probably the hardest part at the M&G today. *cries*
scpancake Samantha Pangkey
@
@RachaElll_11 I can’t really remember he said thanks and something else. He was probbaly worried cause I kept crying
scpancake Samantha Pangkey
I apologized to David that I can’t finish singing the song and told him that I put it up on YT. He asked me to write down my page but..
scpancake Samantha Pangkey
@
@lizmag3 I didn’t really sing it I can’t even explain it. Cried on every word. just can’t..
@ snpancake’s song for David -- w.o.w!
David feat on Jakarta TV thanks to sanyfelany
One more airport video thanks to diannearchie
YES, recommended to follow @scpancake twitter.
She also will do the livestream tonight at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/scpancake don’t miss it.
Actually she sang her Hero song in front of David at the M&G, halfway before burst to tears (i just write what her twitter said, haven’t seen the video yet). PondsTeens promise to upload the video later.
DA Interview at Dahsyat thanks to booradleigh
This is on TV just a an hour ago(thanks to booradleigh).
Hahaha. Please delete my posting. You are so quick.
just watched @snpancake’s song for David -- WOW, she’s talented!
puri, thanks for making me feel closer to the all the action!
and david talked with michael jackson on the phone!!!! jackryan, if you get to interview david again, for my sake, please ask david what it was that they discussed.
This is so much fun watching David’s interactions with fans and interviewers. So much Buzz for him in Indonesia and the other Asian venues he will play. Can’t wait to see videos of the concert!
DESRETRAT -- Naree won the interview promo here in Manila. I will sure ask her to ask David
David Archuleta : Doyan Lemper
(http://www.teen.co.id/news-a-gossip/507-david-archuleta--doyan-lemper.html)
Here’s how Google translated the article:
Madly in love with David Archuleta? Melody. These young Americans arrived in Indonesia on Thursday. American Idol runner-up finish to the season-7, David Archuleta closed evening peak POND’S Teens Concert (PTC) 2011 with a 1.5 hour live show. Satisfied, tuh, you see that cute face of David Archuleta singing.
When found on the PTC 2011 event press conference on Friday (15 / 7) and at Hotel The Sultan, David greeted the reporters, waving his hand. He was so excited and looked happy to meet fans in Indonesia. David said he was proud to take part in this annual event. He would like to dedicate songs best because it hopes to evoke the spirit of the youth to always fight and go through the music. According to him, with music, we can find something amazing. The singer is idolized Michael Jackson has said the spirit, here, for you, “Follow your passion.” He did not want people confusing comment. In essence, David told, if you have talent, develop aja.
David expressed his happiness could set foot in Indonesia. “This is the first time and I’m glad to be in Indonesia,” she said happy. Unfortunately, he only briefly in Indonesia. Not sempet the streets of Jakarta. One thing David likes fit into Indonesia: lemper. “Lemper is so good,” he added as he continued to smile.
He hopes to return to Indonesia for a single concert. Kirain want to taste the snacks other than lemper. Hehe.
PIX in the article -- (photo credit: Akrom Sakarya)
http://www.teen.co.id/images/stories/wassup/261/david-archuleta-1.jpg
http://www.teen.co.id/images/stories/wassup/261/david-archuleta-2.jpg
http://www.teen.co.id/images/stories/wassup/261/david-archuleta-3.jpg
http://www.teen.co.id/images/stories/wassup/261/david-archuleta.jpg
PURI -- please free to correct the Google translation
Your google translations are good. Google lefts some words not translated. I will do the correction later.
Good job JR, may be after this you can speak Bahasa.
Wish us the best for tonight.
Here’s another recording of David @ Dahsyat thanks to vinnyarchie
Too bad I found I was late in watching Dashyat, otherwise I could have recorded good quality video of it.PURI -- is there a replay of Dahsyat at RCTI? because if there is, let me know so I can capture an HD copy of this interview.
Got it! See below
JR -- I don’t think there is a replay. But I don’t watch TV a lot. If I find out otherwise, I will let you know.
Be prepared — David is presenting a 19-song set
NINETEEN SONGS!
o.m.gosh
nineteen songs…
Another interview
David Archuleta: Waktu SMA, Saya Seorang “Nerd”
http://id.omg.yahoo.com/blogs/blog-editor/david-archuleta-waktu-sma-saya-seorang-nerd-150740112.html
http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/vPYj3Ul.jJJmUHx5E0agLA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTMxMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/id-ID/blogs/blogeditor/600-david-archuleta_150540.jpg
Thanks to Google for translating
David Archuleta: In high school, I was a “Nerd”
Since winning two of American Idol in 2008, David Archuleta is no longer as adolescents age. Everyday busy life filled with promo tours, concerts, media interviews, and a host of other things related to a musical career.
But that does not mean the man born December 28, 1990 was later to be snobby. When talking with Yahoo! Indonesia the day before his appearance at the Ponds Teens Concert, David shows the attitude of friendly, humble, even shy impressed. On his first visit to Asia this time too he did not hesitate to announce that he loves lemper.
“I just try to eat lemper, and it is one of the delicious food I’ve ever felt,” said the musician who advanced to play the guitar and piano.
What else is talking about David with Yahoo! Indonesia OMG! Consider the conversation below.
MSN: When 12 years old, you never sing the American national anthem at a stadium in front of crowds. Then on July 3 last, you come back to sing the national anthem before thousands of people. How do you feel?
David: It was great! I’m performing in a stadium named the Stadium of Fire in my home town, Utah, and yesterday we had a surprise the audience. Before I perform, they play the video clip when I sing the national anthem at the age of 12 years. In the middle, the video was cut off and continued with me singing live on stage. It was great. And the audience a lot, there are about 15 thousand people. That includes very much for the size of Utah. Then in the event that there is also Brad Paisley, my favorite country singer. I really like the song, entitled “When I Get Where I’m Going”.
Do you like country music?
I like all kinds of music, but because the latter is often to Nashville, I more often listen to country.
Do you have goals other than to be a singer?
Since childhood I’ve fallen in love with music, so it have always wanted to be a musician. But I had little time to think want to be a zoo keeper, because I love animals. Looks like hell just my expertise in music. I do not have any other skills. Luckily I now be a musician, if not, I do not know what else I can do.
In Indonesia are now known to many musicians who came from YouTube. Do you think?
Times have changed. Now everything depends on the technology continues to evolve, and YouTube is one of them. Just look at Justin. He is a perfect example of someone who could “blow up” only because of YouTube. I have a friend named Kina Grannis, he also included one person who gained popularity through YouTube. Now fans aplenty.
Whether you’re a technology literacy?
Do not know ya. I spent much time in front of the laptop, but I’m not a gadget freak. I do not really care about the latest gadgets, even once the iPad. I’m trying to not be too “familiar” with the iPad because I do not want to have dependence on a gadget. During a tour in Asia this, I did not even turn on my cell phone at all.
You’re active in church and as a scout. Are you really “good boy”?
Hahaha … It looks like yes.
Did you ever skip school?
No. Hahaha … I was a child who avidly, never wanted to miss school, I never want to come late every morning. Even when sick I do not even want to leave school. One day I’m feeling sick, but I still go to school. Lunch hour, I called my mother, asking him to pick me up because I was sick. Having picked up and went home, I vomited several times, and I told my mom, “Okay, Mom. Now please deliver me to school again. I do not want to miss a lesson.” First my grades always A. But that ended when I joined American Idol. Hahaha …
What you look like when high school?
Looks like I’m one of those a nerd. At school, I was very shy and did not talk much. My friends gave me the nickname Smiley Boy because I rarely talk, but I’m always smiling. I’m also happy laugh. There are some children who likes to make trouble at school, there are some who like to be funny, but I went along. I just smile and laugh. Hahaha …