No Matter How Far Snippets & Fan Reactions
LISTEN TO THE SNIPPETS HERE 
From the time the track listing of David’s 6th studio album had been released, fan reaction has been like a pendulum on a swing – from the expected spazz-like kind to downright disappointment – the latter being a surprise.
The spazzfest that ensued is par for the course, I suppose. I mean we are a spazz-infested fandom, aren’t we? LOL. But it is taking me a while to comprehend the disappointment I have been getting from some fans.
Is the disenchantment coming from the album having just one bonafide new song? After Forevermore and BEGIN., do we realistically expect to have a spanking new album with all fresh tracks?
Considering that our guy was recording till the eve of his departure for BEGIN., when do we realistically expect him to work on some more fresh tracks?
Let’s slice & dice the track listing, shall we?
1 New – HFA
1 New but previously leaked – DRA
4 Bonus track from TOSOD Asian Ed – EAM, LDH, NM & Wait
1 Bonus track from TOSOD JPN & UK Ed – NEBTD
3 OPM album – Tell Me, ING & Forevermore
Given that 80% of the album are tracks not released in the US, am taking this 6th studio album of David as (1) a way to reach out, specifically to US listeners – fans & non-fans alike, and (2) to keep his presence even in a small way in the music world.
Am I begrudging my disappointed co-Archies? No. Am just sad that they feel that way. My hope is that they are just a minority.
Now that the snippets of the new song has been released, can we expect the disenchanted to turn around or be turned off?
Will the album or any of its tracks have any bit of chance to make waves in the US? That is a very nice notion. Realistic? Probably not, given the state of the music industry that David left behind. But you never know…
For me, anything released by Team Archuleta during his supposed sabbatical is icing on the cake. And grateful for them.
But then again, to release NMHF through Entertainment One Music – “the #1 Independent Music Brand in North America” is a good sign that David intends to follow through with his promise to return to music.
It would be interesting to see in two years time, what David will find when he makes his comeback. More important is what David will bring in. Will the twain ever meet?
What do you think?
No Matter How Far – snippets & pre-order from iTunes for 9.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-matter-how-far/id609909888
~ JR
ps: Will be uploading the snippets, at least of the new song “Hearts Fall Out”
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Here is the 90-sec SNIPPET of HEART FALLS OUT
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Music Review: Don’t Run Away- David Archuleta
He may be serving as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Chile for two years, but that hasn’t stopped the talented musician from releasing new music for our listening pleasure!
Since leaving the States to serve as a missionary in South America a year ago, David has already released two incredible albums in that time, with a third record scheduled to be released on 26th March this year, titled No Matter How Far.
Now let’s get started on the actual review itself!
TO READ THE REST -- http://ctcsongs.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/music-review-dont-run-away-david.html
Here’s the YT version of the 90-sec snippets of the full album for those with iTunes issues
Really? People are disappointed? Well, whatever. I’m not.
The album gives us songs that were not released in the US. From the snippet, I really like the Heart Falls Out song. And, of curse, I am thrilled to be able to have Everything and More and Love Don’t Hate on my iPod without the background screaming from the Asia Tour
Disappointed? The only thing I am disappointed in is the fact that they had been sitting on “Heart Falls Out” for a long time. This sounds like a great song for today’s radio market and why it has not seen the light of day until now is just crazy. I think it should have been the lead single off this record sent to radio. I actually think it should have been included on TOSOD and been the lead single from that release.
NMHF is also available now in iTunes JPN
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/no-matter-how-far/id609909888
prd9601 -- I can understand why HFO didn’t make it to TOSOD, given the album’s thematic approach -- a more introspective David.
I think he mentioned somewhere that since he has not been in love, he purposely didn’t include a flat-out love song. MKOP is prospective while Falling Stars can be a metaphor for a possible scenario when he leaves for his mission or down the road in his career…
And while I can empathize with your “frustration”, I think this new song perfectly fits NMHF
In terms of choosing it as the carrier single — I think it has something to do with accessibility & costs related to which radio station format a song is targeted for release. HFO is outright pop/Top40 while DRA is AC. Between the two formats, it has been said that David may have a better chance of being played in AC …
Plus if HFO was chosen as the carrier single, then all that’s left would be trax that has been released (or leaked) elsewhere except in the US.
From MJSBIGBLOG’s
David Archuleta – No Matter How Far – Track List, Clip, Preorder!
You can now pre-order No Matter How Far, the new David Archuleta album, set to be released on March 26. The American Idol season 7 alum may be in South America on a Mormon Mission, but his team has been busy here in the States, releasing new music for his fans.
TO READ THE REST & TO COMMENT -- http://www.mjsbigblog.com/david-archuleta-no-matter-how-far-track-list-clip-preorder.htm
From AMERICAN IDOL NEWS WATCH
David Archuleta – No Matter How Far – Track List, Clip, Preorder!
You can now pre-order No Matter How Far, the new David Archuleta album, set to be released on March 26. The American Idol season 7 alum may be in South America on a Mormon Mission, but his team has been busy here in the States, releasing new music for his fans….
Source -- http://newsdigg.net/celebwatch/American_Idol/david-archuleta-no-matter-how-far-track-lis_13171164D39c_Mar2013.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Lyrics from the HEART FALLS OUT clip
… I try to hold myself together
But am out of my depth
Ever since you left
REFRAIN:
Is this how it feels
When your heart falls out?
You’re missing a piece
You can’t live without
Just tryin’ to breathe
But your lungs shut down
When your heart falls out
Is this how it feels
When your heart falls out?
Empty itself
But you’re full of doubt
Just tryin’ to breathe
But your lungs shut down
When your heart falls out
Ohh -- no
Heart falls out
Oooh -- no-no-no
I’m still here
Knowing what I lost inside
Keep fighting but
My hands are tied
It’s a battle in my head
Not winning
I tried to hold myself together
I’m tired of feeling so numb
I’m sick of what I’ve become
Yeah-yeah
(Repeat Refrain)
From CARTER
Source -- http://cartermatt.com/51142/american-idol-notes-adam-lambert-jessica-sanchez-david-archuleta/
I can’t get over how much I love the preview of “Heart Falls Out” ♥
I can’t sit still when I listen to it and I can’t stop listening. haha It has a smooth silky feel to it and I just love the rhythm/tempo of it. And his voice on it, well … you know.
The drum beat almost sounds like a heartbeat.
“The drum beat almost sounds like a heartbeat.”
Marlie,
This is for you:
6:20-6:30
Been away for a while -- son is in the hospital so my time is split 3-ways -home, son & work. Nothing serious, I hope. He is still under observation.
Top 100 ‘American Idol’ Hits of All Time
By Fred Bronson, Los Angeles | March 05
Meanwhile, have you seen this outstanding cover of Adele’s SkyFall from DA’s old pal Syesha?
Glad she ironed out all her waylay notes. She sounds SO good here!
NMHF now available from Target for pre-ordering for $12.69
http://www.target.com/p/no-matter-how-far/-/A-14504499#prodSlot=medium_1_14
AMAZON has put up its set of snippets
http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B00B5DWENM/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img
And guess what, it is a different verse from the iTunes version!
Lyrics from the HEART FALLS OUT clip -- UPDATED with the AMAZON SNIPPETS!
… ready for a change
but you can’t control
what you don’t see coming
You made plans
Left no room for me
Withheld your honesty
Took a part of me
When you took off runnin’
I try to hold myself together
But am out of my depth
Ever since you left
REFRAIN:
Is this how it feels
When your heart falls out?
You’re missing a piece
You can’t live without
Just tryin’ to breathe
But your lungs shut down
When your heart falls out
Is this how it feels
When your heart falls out?
Empty itself
But you’re full of doubt
Just tryin’ to breathe
But your lungs shut down
When your heart falls out
Ohh -- no
Heart falls out
Oooh -- no-no-no
I’m still here
Knowing what I lost inside
Keep fighting but
My hands are tied
It’s a battle in my head
Not winning
I tried to hold myself together
I’m tired of feeling so numb
I’m sick of what I’ve become
Yeah-yeah
(Repeat Refrain)
LONGER SNIPPET W/ LYRICS -- 109 sec (combo of iTunes & Amazon)
David mention & possible future venue -- any Archie from LV here?
SOURCE -- http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/mar/05/idol-chatter-zoanette-vegas/
JR
Thanks for making the Heart Falls Out clip!
♥ I am so in love with this song! ♥
This guy is smitten for good LOL
@OnAirJake
Update my Twitter profile with a photo of David Archuleta [@DavidArchie], @CarrieUnderwood, @BritneySpears, @JustinBieber, & @LadyGaga. #fun
Interesting that Idol Season always bring up more buzz for idol alums, esp our fave one
Source: http://www.latina.com/entertainment/tv/10-latinos-who-should-ve-won-american-idol?slide=1
MT -you’re welcome. A new song from David is always a welcome treat
Esp one that he has a hand in writing
MT -- thank you!!!!
JR -- I am thinking of you and hope your son is feeling okay. Keep us posted!
I’ve just been so busy -- it kills me to not have enough time to spend here. Grrr. But I do take some time to get into the vortex on youtube (you all know the one!) very late at night. It calms me to listen to David after a grueling day.
JR,
Hope your son is doing better!
Thanks for all the David news and videos you post. It carries us through, more than you may realize!
Marlie,
You’re back! I know which youtube vortex you’re referring to; it’s probably the same one I just came from. I just saw you in the swinging doors. LOL
Jr, I think I missed something regarding your son. Wishing you and your family Well.
Jr,
I’m sorry to hear your son has been sick. I hope he’s doing better. Wishing you all the best.
JR, don’t know what happened, but hope your son is doing ok now.
Praying you and your family all is well.
Hi folks! Thank you for your caring thoughts about my family. All is well. My son is doing well
Thanks again!
Can you blame him if he misses @DavidArchie, just like us?
Steven J. Robinson@StevenJRob
Was working on my drumming reel, and almost got a little teary-eyed looking at how good God has been, and… http://instagr.am/p/WqFV4aSsz9/
JR
Thanks for the update. Glad to hear he’s doing well.
JR -- so glad to hear your son is doing well!
Anyone interested to hear what a palm reader finds in david’s hands?
Wow -- the guy really got a lot of David’s qualities correctly. The part about him not being spiritual is a little off, but I think he made a good case for how David is pushed by spirit. He responds to spirit. And we feel it. However, David doesn’t push his spirituality on anyone. He is quite private about it, so perhaps the guy is on target after all.
FLY, Q102, now this, playing DRA
WIKD Now Playing @wikdtest
Don’t Run Away (No Matter How Far) by David Archuleta
Listening to @DavidArchie NOW!!!
RBC RADIO @RBC_RADIO
HI!! LISTEN TO DAVID ARCHULETA SONGS ON http://WWW.RBCRADIO.COM.MX
I dunno… everytime I hear the intro of Everything & More… something just stirs inside… GAH!
That song is fierce.
This is interesting:
Justin Bieber Crew @JustinArmyCrew
RT IF YOU REMEMBER DAVID ARCHULETA
Retweeted 33 times
For you, JR:
Thanks Marlie
Source -- http://www.ydtalk.com/idolchatteryd/a-beatles-lesson-for-the-season-12-cast-from-those-who-did-it-well/
@DavidArchie 8h
Just a week away from the release of No Matter How Far. Pre-orders still available here —> http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-matter-how-far/id609909888 … (TeamArchie)
@PopCityLife 8h
In one week fans will have a new album from @DavidArchie! Check out the tracklist here http://bit.ly/15Yo6Nu What song are you excited for?
KARI IS SUCH A TEASE! LOL
stidwell53 Shawna #DA2014
Look who’s in the Seagull Book catalog in Utah:))))) @DavidArchie’s “No Matter How Far” album!!!!!
https://twitter.com/stidwell53/status/314484514950881281/photo/1
This is SO random
Billy Dossett @billz68 1h
♥ “Stomping the Roses” by David Archuleta on @SlackerRadio ♫ http://slacker.com/r/3BNQR
Slacker radio? Wow -- that is random!
Everything okay, JR? How is your son?
Everyone click @DavidArchie here and RT http://www.worldmusicawards.com/#!worlds-best-live-act/c1wvu …
MARLIE -- yup everything’s fine. Just busy at work
Transferred locations, prepping for a big event, etc…
@Phillips
Pumped to go on tour with @JohnMayer! I’ll be in your town soon, see the dates here! > http://smarturl.it/PPTour
WOW! Great fo Philip! Am guessing this is one of David’s dream
FROM DESERET NEWS
21 Marc 2013
TO READ THE REST -- http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576319/David-Archuleta-to-release-new-album.html?pg=all
David is nominated in 3 categories for World Music Awards:
Worlds Best Live Act
Worlds Best Male Artist
Worlds Best Entertainment Of The Year
Vote here http://www.worldmusicawards.com/#!vote/c1dlv
Billboard listening party for “No Matter How Far”, all the tracks with good quality audio @ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1554218/david-archuleta-no-matter-how-far-exclusive-album-premiere Thanks to MJsBig Blog and David’s friends at Billboard.
I really liked the lyrics to “Notice Me”, reminds me of (what I can remember of) my teenage crushes.
Glad your son is all better now JR, being very busy is chronic for you.
Portia -- thanks so much for this link. I saw the tweet, but I just got online to find the link and you had posted it -- saving me precious listening time!
UPDATED Lyrics from the HEART FALLS OUT clip -- from BILLBOARD Listening Party
Oohhh… Oaahhh…
I’m still here
but I don’t wanna feel the same
I wasn’t ready for the change
but you can’t control
what you don’t see coming
You made plans
Left no room for me
Withheld your honesty
Took a part of me
When you took off runnin’
I try to hold myself together
But am out of my depth
Ever since you left
REFRAIN:
Is this how it feels
When your heart falls out?
You’re missing a piece
You can’t live without
Just tryin’ to breathe
But your lungs shut down
When your heart falls out
Is this how it feels
When your heart falls out?
Empty itself
But you’re full of doubt
Just tryin’ to breathe
But your lungs shut down
When your heart falls out
Ohh -- no
Heart falls out
Oooh -- no-no-no
I’m still here
Knowing what I lost inside
Keep fighting but
My hands are tied
It’s a battle in my head
Not winning
I tried to hold myself together
I’m tired of feeling so numb
I’m sick of what I’ve become
Yeah-yeah
(Repeat Refrain)
oahhhh… oahhhh
oahhhh… oahhhh
Ooohhh… I’m gonna find my feet (?)
Coming back for me
Restore my heart beat (?)
Ooaahhh…
(Repeat Refrain 2x till fade)
So happy for Billboard to premiere NMHF!
Please continue streaming the album over at Billboard -- IMPORTANT!
The Billboard premiere was also featured by MJ
http://www.mjsbigblog.com/david-archuleta-no-matter-how-far-billboard-listening-party-audio.htm
http://cartermatt.com/53677/american-idol-notes-adam-lambert-david-archuleta-phillip-phillips/
David Archuleta album preview – Finally, a quick announcement for all David fans out there: if you want to preview his entire new album “No Matter How Far,” you can do so over on Billboard. We’ll have some more in-depth coverage of the disc soon, but for now we just have to applaud everyone close to the season 7 alum for finding more and more ways to keep him in the spotlight, even though he is currently going still on a Mormon mission in Latin America.