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David @ Back-to-Back M&G

jackryan4da — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:20:32 +0000

♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♭ ♮ ♯ IN YOUR EYES...♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♭ ♮ ♯

Two back-to-back M&G, separated by a re-routing road scheme due to the taping of Bourne Legacy and you bet there’s bound to be bedlam in the metropolis!

The Archuletor was SOMETHING ELSE! If some quarters have not been bitten by the Archu-BUG, this twin-set of M&G should do it. Am telling you, David was in his element. He looked so happy.

HAWT! ROCKIN’! and SUPER ADORABLE! And the fans. They were incredible.

Congrats TV5! Thank you for bringing such bubbly spirit into our shores.

SM SOUTHMALL M&G (11am 28 Jan 2012)

DA performing MKOP

DA INTERVIEW POST-MKOP

Q&A w/ FANS PART 1

THE DAY DAVID RECITED BODY PARTS N TAGALOG – SPECIAL CLIP)

Q&A w/ FANS PART 2

PHOTO OPP @ SM SOUTHMALL

CD SIGNING @ SM SOUTHMALL

EULA CABALLERO MOVING TO MICK JAGGER

~ MORE VIDS TO COME FROM PRE-DA APPEARANCE ~

SM MOA M&G (1:30PM (27 Jan 2012)

ENTRANCE & SONG #1-ALTNOY UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

SONG #2-CRUSH UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

RECITATION OF BODY PARTS IN TAFALOG REDUX @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

DA INTERVIEW @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

SONG #3-ANGELS UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

DA’s Q&A w/ FANS UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

PHOTO OPP SESSION w/ FANS UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

CD SIGNING SESSION UPCLOSE @ SM MOA M&G (28 Jan 2012)

DAVID ROLLS IN & OUT LIKE A RAWKSTAR! (SouthMall Entrance + MOA Exit, 28 Jan 2012)

MEDIA BUZZ

DA MALL TOUR FEAT (subtitled) @ Aksyon Linggo (29 Jan 2012

DA – 4TH PROMO VID FOR NANDITO AKO (started airing 29 Jan 2012

DA MALL TOUR FEAT (subtitled) @ Balitaang Tapat (30 Jan 2012

DA MEETING W/ REGINE & OGIE FEAT (subtitled) @ Juicy! (20 Jan 2012)

~ MORE VIDS TO COME FROM PRE-DA APPEARANCE ~

PHOTOS

01 PIX from SM SOUTHMALL M&G

02 PIX THANKS TO ZELLE

03 SOME PIX THANKS TO NAREE

04 GORGEOUS PIX from FERJ

Want some more?

Now how could he still look THAT good after making THAT face?!
(when his keyboard struck a bad chord at the start of MKOP)

~ MOOOARR PIX TO POST CYL… ~

David & TV5: In the Business of Value-Making

jackryan4da — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:59 +0000

Screencapped from TV5's FollowArchuleta page

The rumors started late last year. Then sometime in December, David himself started mentioning about returning to Manila very soon. But who knew it would be this soon, for real, and for this extended period? After all, he was here for his 1st solo Manila concert at SMART Araneta just a little over five months ago. I mean, could we in Manila be THAT lucky? And on the cusp of his impending 2-year sabbatical for his mission? Factoring all of these into consideration, this return trip has become more significant. Uber valuable.

val·ue (vly)
n.
1. An amount, as of goods, services, or money, considered to be a fair and suitable equivalent for something else; a fair price or return.
2. Monetary or material worth.
3. Worth in usefulness or importance to the possessor; utility or merit.
4. A principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable

~ http://www.thefreedictionary.com

An artist of worth

Value is undeniably something that David consistently brings to the table. Whether it be a performance, a charity event, an interview, a basketball game or a simple session with fans, David brings some “thing” to his engagement that makes it magical, unforgettable – a heightened experience. That there is something intangibly special around David is an observation commonly shared by those who spend time with him.

The only explanation I could think of is because not only is he an artist of worth, he is a person of substance. And he brings all that into a committed point in time. End result: you feel you got more than you expect or at times, more than you deserve.

You can see it in the way he treats others. In the way he regards an experience. In the manner he marks his moments. In the care when he chooses his songs. He does not just mouth lyrics to get a hit or to sound hip. He makes sure that the message of the song is at par with his artistic and ethical standards.

For when he is engaged, you sense that he is in it, full time (of course, except when there is a squirrel or chicken running around him, LOL) . That’s why you can also feel that he does not dismiss any encounter. To paraphrase what he once said, whether good or bad, every thing can be an opportunity to learn. So possibly the most random star in the planet is also the most deliberate in his choices. Such an enigma.

His most recent two decisions – (1) to go on a mission full time and (2) accept the TV5 offer – are perfect examples of choices sitting at the opposite ends of a pendulum. And that description covers the reactions of fans worldwide, as you can imagine LOL.

The depth of the word “Kapatid”

“Kapatid” is Tagalog for brother or sister or sibling. It is also used in church circles for a localized concept of church family life. It’s even used to send out messages of political unity.

Why the term “kapatid”? It is actually composed of two words–“ka” and “patid.”

“Patid” refers to the umbilical cord that needs to be cut during birth. “Patid” means cut from. When another person used or uses that same umbilical cord as we did in birth, he or she has got to be your brother or sister. When you share the same cord and were severed from the same, that makes you “ka-patid.” It means you shared the same womb. It means you shared the same life and same sustenance.

~ Juancho “Choy” Gaerlan
Philippines Insider

According to Wikipedia, “TV5 is a major commercial television network in the Philippines solely owned by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company headed by business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP). Its parent company, the Associated Broadcasting Company, also owns and operates other media properties, including the news channel AksyonTV, and news radio station DWFM in Quezon City.”

The surprise acquisition of David into TV5′s stable of talents is part of the network’s aggressive campaign to further boost its steady growth since MVP came on board in 2010. This was also the time TV5 adopted its new campaign, branding itself as the “Kapatid” (“sibling”) network.

David met with some of TV5’s top honchos in a contract signing held at EDSA Shangri-la to formalize his upcoming project with TV5. Present in the signing were TV5 President and CEO lawyer Ray C. Espinosa and Executive Vice President and COO Roberto V. Barreiro.

But as pointed out by Nestor Torre in his January 24 article in Inquirer, “Archuleta is only the latest in a long line of foreigners who have starred in local TV-film productions. Back in the ’50s, American Joan Page appeared in some local movies, as did Russian Nikki Ross … Beauty titlists from other countries who’ve top-billed Filipino productions include Johanna Raunio (who costarred with Chiquito in a mermaid movie), Amparo Muñoz, and most successfully, Dayanara Torres (once married to Marc Anthony), who not only acted with Aga Muhlach but also fell in love with him, and had her own local TV dance show, to boot.

So how will TV5 differentiate this project from previous foreign acts? Better yet, how will TV5 parlay the Archuleta brand to engage fans and spectators, thereby creating more value for its target audience and for its organization?

TV5 gets it

Since this is David’s 4th time to visit Manila, fans have extensive experience when it comes to dealing with the organizers that bring him in. And let me tell you, this has been the most welcoming, respectful and affirmative experience I have ever had with a David organizer. Sony Philippines, Ivory, Astroplus and Odyssey are of course notable for their inclusive approach when it comes to fans. Like them, TV5 simply gets it! Given our previous DALIM experiences, this is really a welcome change.

I am quite certain though that TV5′s treatment and reception of the fans’ involvement is in no small measure a direct reflection of Mr. Archuleta’s desires and wishes. And as such, the experience becomes uplifting and more meaningful. The Archuletor has spoken and TV5 is listening. Muchos gracias!

By their respectful and welcoming attitude towards fans, TV5 recognizes that Archie fans and spectators are a crucial support in producing their desired results. We play a meaningful role in value creation since fans are the “demand” and are able to drag or influence friends, colleagues, family, etc. to “Nandito Ako” events.

But not only are we the “demand”, Archie fans are the real activators of the potential demand of this project. We are the direct consumers of this type of service offered by TV5 and we assume an important economic value in achieving this project’s success.

This in part was one of the highlights of my talk with Sir Perci while at the airport waiting for David to arrive: why the TV5 organization, by word and deed, astutely puts a premium on fan involvement. A concert is a once-off event. You buy a ticket, attend the show and whether you are satisfied or not, you have contributed already in realizing the targets of the organizer.

That is not the case with “Nandito Ako”. As it is a tele-series, its triumph depends on a much broader and extended set of variables. Unlike a once-off concert, a tele-series requires a more enduring patronage for it to be considered a success.

Let’s face it, “Nandito Ako” is already a sensation as it is. No surprise in that. Fans here and abroad have consumed every morsel of news and rumors we can get our hands on. It has been covered by local and international media. #FollowArchuleta, #NanditoAko have trended worldwide.

The Archie fan community do not only support David by following his song releases or concerts. The support is well documented through the fan clubs and fan sites/blogs where we can speak our mind, our voices heard and contribute to promoting anything-David.

We interact with the the artist’s management or label and other stakeholders (publicists, official site representative, family members, coach, local distributors, DJs, site admins etc.), and somehow, we get involved indirectly in their strategic choices.

Hence, the fans play a leading role within the social network of an artist by helping to create value through commitment, collaboration and social participation. This makes us a key determinant for the value creation process within TV5′s and David’s social network.

I think TV5 sees this clearly. The challenge lies in sustaining these early wins.

#FollowArchuleta – not a sprint, it’s a marathon!

Which brings me to #FollowArchuleta. Huge kudos to TV5 for designing this campaign. It is informative. It is up-to-speed. It is quality news. It caters to the needs of media and other interested parties. It feeds the insatiable appetite of fans about anything David. Especially international fans who cannot participate in the local events. It is fast. It is furious. The updates at times leave me breathless like in a marathon #FollowArchuleta is of value.

Given that David Archuleta is an international star, there is high demand for the series’ DVD release, its subtitling or overseas showing. (Sir Perci and I also talked about this which I will discuss in the next thread.) A soap that has not even aired! If this is any indication that TV5 is on the right track in marketing this project, then its success looks extremely promising.

Hopefully, the excitement and goodwill generated by the current promotion will be sustained till the series’ conclusion. My fearless forecast of course is that the premiere will be a hit. Archie fan or not, people will be interested to see how David will come across in his biggest and highly unexpected career move.

The reluctant star, who once loath watching himself on-screen or even seeing his face on photos, plunges into his 1st ever dramatic acting project. And that’s after announcing his decision to go on a two-year full-time mission!

“Nandito Ako” – the glorious theme song

And there is the teleseries’ theme song! TV5 may be in for a loop when the “Nandito Ako” sound track is released. When David sings this live – and David should sing this live [ATTENTION TV5!!!] — it will be EPIC!.

The Kapatid network should leverage this competitive edge WHILE David is HERE in Manila. Aside from adding value to the project’s already impressive start, the live performance will deliver an emotional wallop that no promotional gimmick can ever match.

More importantly, it will be a big disservice to Archuleta himself if TV5 does not plan for him to perform “Nandito Ako” live before he goes back to the US. David is one of the few artists who actually sound a million times better live than a studio recording. And for him to sing this well-loved Tagalog song in the flesh, in front of Filipinos, is the best marketing tool for the teleseries.

Dear TV5, you have a goldmine that even non-Archies will be out to acquire. If there are any qualms about the song being downloaded if sung live prior to the official release in iTunes, you have another surprise coming re the Archie fan community. David is so much loved by his fans that a Gifting Program exists for fans who want a David song but cannot afford it or who are unable to purchase it from their own country. This is done to strike out illegal downloading that only reduces an artist’s potential earnings and ranking. And any self-respecting Archie or Arch Angel will not stand for that.

TV aficionados may regard this special project with David as another glimpse of greater things to come from TV5. It is not far-fetched to expect that in the grand scheme of things, TV5 is gunning for “Nandito Ako’s” inevitable success to translate to improved viewership and heavier patronage, not only for the tele-series but for other TV5 offerings.

If TV5 continues to apply the culture of “Kapatiran” and inclusiveness to their daily business dealings — other networks, be warned.

~ jackryan4DA

ps 1: Don’t forget to #FollowArchuleta or visit TDC regularly for more news feeds, video coverage and fan pictures You can also visit my 2012 YT channel. Check out my ever growing collection of videos (subtitled) related to #FollowArchuleta or #NanditoAko

ps 2: UP NEXT – A Cra-zeh BTS Recap of the Week That Was — stay tuned

David Archuleta: Lights! Camera! Action!

jackryan4da — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:53:32 +0000

@DavidArchie David Archuleta – JOSH, THE ACTOR tweets!
Monday morning here in Manila. Good morning! First day of shooting scenes for the mini-series today! Here we go

@reesespeezes Rissa G.
Just heard David’s version of Nandito Ako. OMG!!! We were so overwhelmed, we gave the laptop a standing ovation! #followarchuleta

@reesespeezes Rissa G.
@joyce_ap @archuletaphils You guys will luhrve the song! His Tagalog was so good, we couldn’t believe it wasn’t a Pinoy singing!

@reesespeezes Rissa G.
Can’t stop listening to the song. So excited to hear the final mix so everyone can finally listen to this! David’s voice is AMAZING!

And what better way to start this day than with a vlog from the new prince of TV5?

From the mouth of babes – How did David do for his 1st shoot or 1st weekend here?

Perci Intalan @percinotpercy 58m
Just visited the set of Nandito Ako. @DavidArchie is a natural. This is looking very, very good indeed Direk @macalejandre

Mac C. Alejandre @macalejandre 1m
Just listened to david’s’version of nandito ako. OMG ang ganda! And yes!!!!!!!! marunong syang umarte. Magugulat …

Translation – Just listened to david’s’version of nandito ako. OMG it is sooo beautiful! And yes!!!!!!!! He can act! You’ll be surprised …

@mac-alejandre (the director) "Ang guapo ng bida ko (My star is so handsome)"

MEDIA BUZZ CONTINUES

DA @ Kumare Klub Showbiz Chika (morning talk show) (16 Jan 2012)

Singing with David Archuleta! – “There’s Somethin ‘Bout love” – Isaiah Antonio

THE JOSH-ANYA HUG – Nandito Ako promo (subtitled) @ Juicy (16 Jan 2012)

DA TALKS, SINGS NANDITO AKO (subtitled) @ Balitaang Tapat Live Interview (17 Jan 2012)

DA STARTS SHOOT FOR NANDITO AKO @ Aksyon Journalismo (17 Jan 2012)

BTS NANDITO AKO’S 1ST DAY OF SHOOTING @ Showbiz Aksyon (17 Jan 2012)

DA – A NATURAL ACTOR @ Juicy! Top 1 Headline (17 Jan 2012)

DA Starts Taping for Nandito Ako (subtitled) @ Aksyon Journalismo (17 Jan 2012)

DA Impressed w/ Pinoy Co-stars @ Juicy! (19 Jan 2012)

~ more to come ~

PHOTOS

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 1 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta

It’s all about the HAIR cr pinantonio of CuttingEdge

@kariontour Early start day! (Day 02 @ taping; Day 04 in Manila)

@kariontour: Not too clear but a pic from a scene today!

@kariontour: Now interviews while they change the set up for the next scene.

@DavidArchie rehearsing lines with @kariOnTour

Loooking gooood! Caption this? thanks MYK for sharing

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 2 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 3 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 4 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 5 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

BTS TAPING PIX from the Mothership

NANDITO AKO BTS DAY 7 TAPING thanks to #FollowArchuleta page

David Archuleta – Day 02 in Manila

jackryan4da — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:10:31 +0000

Cropped image from one of the BTS photo posted @ TV5's #FollowArchuleta

David’s sojourn into a more in-depth action arena starts today with the photoshoot of the TV5′s mini-series, Nandito Ako (Here I Am). As Josh, David will be torn between two love interests. Here are glimpses of their photoshoot. What do you think?

Glimpse of Nandito Ako Photoshoot thanks to MYK!

David Archuleta – @ #NaritoAko Promo Photoshoot – PRACTICING SPIELS (14 Jan 2012)

DAY 02 Begins for David as JOSH. Thanks Ms. Rissa for the pix!

@KarinTour - You're killing us and it is not even midday! LOL So Josh-like

MORE PICS from NANDITO AKO (here i am) PHOTOSHOOT thanks to TV5 &

BATCH 01 – BTS OF PHOTOSHOOT thanks to TV5′s #FollowArchuleta

BATCH 02 – BTS OF PHOTOSHOOT thanks to TV5′s #FollowArchuleta

BTS PHOTOSHOOT OF PROMO VID & RECORDING thanks to OS

Rehearing some lines for Nandito Ako promo - caaannnt WAIT!

Girls, girls... don't shoot, am just the messenger, ok? Just think, it is just make believe...

THE PLOT
David’s mini-series is titled Nandito Ako. He will play an international singer born in the Philippines.

According to the plot, his character was five years old when a fire ravaged his home, separating him from his mother. He grew up in the United States.

Years later, he will come back to the Philippines to look for his family, and a girl he befriended during the fire.

ON WHY HE IS DOING THE MINI SERIES

Although he declined to say how much he was offered, he admitted that he agreed to do the project because he loves his Filipino fans.

“Even though I may not be a [professional] actor, I thought this would be a really great new experience to try.

“Especially in the Philippines because I feel very comfortable with the people and I feel the fans here are very warm,” he explained.

Dapper David, I mean, Josh

A new hair cut by @pinantonio of Cutting-Edge! And a new do for the photoshoot! Do you like it?

@dantenicogarcia The boy is so warm, humble and so well-mannered… It feels like directing my little brother… I just directed the plug of the mini-series… We just did a scene in a hotel staircase with two girls fighting over him.

… @Jana__OR: Slappy? lol! — ‘Slappy’ because @DavidArchie got slapped by a girl in the scene that I directed.

Nandito Ako director Mac Alejandre - Folks, I feel good that he is at the helm of the teleserye

MORE MEDIA BUZZ

DA Excited to Start Nandito Ako Shoot (subtitled) @ Juicy Top HL (14 Jan 2012)

DA – Nandito Ako Pictorial feat @ Aksyon Journalismo (14 Jan 2012)

~ Will add more later ~

David recording the mini-series’ title song “Nandito Ako”, Philippines, January 2012.

Da w/ Direk Mac Alejandre during Story Conference

TV5 Mini Series Confirmed

marlie7 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:05:37 +0000

American Idol star David Archuleta is scheduled to arrive in Manila on Jan. 13 to do a primetime series for TV5 with homegrown Kapatid stars Jasmin Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

According to InterAksyon:

American Idol star David Archuleta is scheduled to arrive in Manila on January 13 to do a primetime series for TV5.

In an official announcement posted on its website, the broadcasting network said Archuleta will “do a primetime series with homegrown Kapatid stars Jasmin Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.”

Archuleta, who turned 21 just last December 28, has been one of the most exciting young singer-songwriters in America since placing second in the 2008 running of ‘American Idol’, the hugely popular singing competition in the United States.

The signing of Archuleta is seen to further boost the attempts of TV5, currently the third biggest broadcasting network in the Philippines, to climb up the rankings. (InterAksyon.com is the online news portal of TV5.)

The network has aggressively been signing Philippine superstars over the past two years, in 2011 drawing up contracts for the legendary Nora Aunor and “Megastar” Sharon Cuneta. TV5 also earlier signed deals with, among others, actresses Ruffa Gutierrez, Maricel Soriano, Lorna Tolentino, and Alice Dixon, and actors Aga Muhlach, Edu Manzano, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and legendary actor-comedian Dolphy for a variety of entertainment programs.

Archuleta’s joining TV5 comes from left field, however. The signing of an international star of Archuleta’s youth and talent, arguably in his prime, is bound to shake up the Philippine entertainment industry

See the announcement here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7vllhDpPU4

David is leaving us a little more “video” to watch while he is gone. Thank you, David!

Jasmine Curtis-Smith’s blog

Jasmine Curtis-Smith article

Eula Caballero article

NEWS AND INTERVIEWS RE DAVID’S RETURN TO MANILA

COMPLETE, HD & SUBTITLED VERSION OF THE REVELATION @ TV5′s talk show PAPARAZZI (08 Jan 2012)

DA IS NOW A TV5 STAR! news feature (08 Jan 2012)

DA is JUICY’s Top 1 Headline of the Week (08 Jan 2012)

DA CERTIFIED KAPATID @ Dapul sa Singko (11 Jan 2012)

INTERVIEWS OF ARCHIES – LORMA & NAREE W/ TV5

JASMINE TALKS ABOUT THE PROJECT W/ DAVID

HOW THE PROJECT BEGAN

PRODUCERS’ OF TV SERIES

PHOTOS

Can anyone argue with the picture's caption?

From TV5 FB - David iArchuleta Kapatid Na! (David, a TV5 Sibling Now!)

David lords over TV5 website

New OS feature – David Archuleta on TV!

jackryan4da — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:36:34 +0000

I just love the professional treatment David’s OS is being given! Check its new feature – David on TV – to usher his forthcoming media blitz (at least 14 interviews in a day, yikes!) found below. But for updates, be sure to check out the Mothership’s David on TV page

~ jackryan4DA

David Archuleta & MOTAB’s Glad Tidings

jackryan4da — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:04:30 +0000

DVD Cover

During December 2010, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and Bells on Temple Square were joined by singing sensation David Archuleta in a series of concerts that gloried in the old-time pioneer Christmases of centuries past, thrilling a combined audience of more than 80,000 in the Conference Center at Temple Square. Through magnificent music and spectacular dancing, the audience was transported back to simpler times on the frontier, when Christmas evoked the glow of candles and log fires, the smell of fir trees, and the frosty wideness of star-filled winter skies.

In this live recording from the concert series, David Archuleta sings of those Bethlehem shepherds in magnificent new arrangements of “Silent Night” and “The Cat and the Mouse Carol.” He reiterates the angel’s jubilant message in “Joy to the World,” and repeats the shepherds’ call to “Come, let us adore Him” in the Christmas classic “Gesú bambino.” In a nod to his own Latino heritage, Archuleta brings youthful charm and enthusiasm to “Los pastores a belén,” a favorite Spanish carol about the Bethlehem shepherds.

Alongside these outstanding solos, the Choir presents an energetic opening processional based on “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks,” majestic choruses by Mozart and Vaughan Williams, a dancing interpretation of three European carols, and the serene stillness of “Away in a Manger,” one of the most popular American Christmas carols. With organist Richard Elliott’s spirited reinterpretation of “Deck the Halls” as a rustic hoedown, and the rousing refrain of “Angels, from the Realms of Glory”—the Choir’s signature finale—this recording enthusiastically celebrates the “good tidings of great joy” heard on the hills outside Bethlehem that first Christmas night.

The full concert is available on DVD. And continuing a Christmas tradition, PBS will broadcast a one-hour version of the show during the holiday season.

Source: www.MormonTabernacleChoir.com

CD Cover

Release date: September 6, 2011

Glad Christmas Tidings: Live in Concert (CD)
SKU (Deseret Book): 5060810
Price: $18.98

Glad Christmas Tidings: Live in Concert (DVD)
SKU (Deseret Book): 5060815
Price: ~~$24.98~~$19.98

Glad Christmas Tidings: Live in Concert (Blu-ray)
SKU (Deseret Book): 5070676
Price: $29.98

Glad Christmas Tidings feat David Archuleta and Michael York (Blu-ray)
Amazon.com
Price: ~~$29.98~~ $26.99

Tracks

* Processional: “A Christmas Roundelay”
* Joy to the World
* The Cat and the Mouse Carol
* Three Classic Christmas Choruses
– Gloria in excelsis” from Mass in C Minor
– Gesu bambino
– “Ring Out, Ye Crystal Spheres” from Hodie (Vaughan Williams)
* Los Pastores a Belen
* Silent Night
* Three Dancing Carols
* A Holiday Hoedown for Organ (“Deck Them Halls”)
* Sing, Choirs of Angels!
* Away in a Manger
* Luke 2: The Christmas Story
* Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Bonus Features
Go with us to the Conference Center soundstage and hear David Archuleta and Michael York describe their unique experiences in performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
# Backstage with David Archuleta
# Backstage with Michael York

Total running time: 65:44

HAVE YOU ORDERED? Have you? Have you? Have you?

For a sneak peek -

Wouldn’t you want to have one of these?

5,000 CDs signed - Do your wrists hurt, David?

Deseret News Ad, 16 Sept 2011, credit to Shawna of FOD

Don’t forget: you can order your copy of Live Concert: Glad Christmas Tidings from amazon.com and Deseret Books.

Looking forward to promo vids and interviews, weeeeeeeeee!

~ JR

Unveiling of the New David Archuleta OS

jackryan4da — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:01:12 +0000

For months, we were teased with this…

Whetted our appetite some more…

One day at a time… (‘fess up, you had one of these in your computer, hehe)

Is it just a coincidence that David has chosen to launch his new OS on Freedom Day?

So,

are

you

ready?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Preview

LIVE! UNofficially (read below)

ZOOM IN

We’re in sooooooooooooo much troooooouuubbbllle…

BUT WAIT! The one & only Mothership issues this clarification!

This site is the ONLY official David Archuleta Web site.

Unfortunately, yesterday our site was compromised before we were ready to reveal it. That set us back quite a bit because we had to deal with leak before we could go live.

We are working as fast as possible to get a fantastic new site up for all of David’s fans.

Tee-hee, the filename of this pic is "patience"

www.davidarchuleta.info is NOT an offical site and is not affiliated with this site.

Ok, now my head hurts…

FOLKS, THIS IS IT!

You’ve waited for months and it’s finally here, the new DavidArchuleta.com! We’re happy to be bringing you all the official news from David, some special opportunities, some content that hasn’t even been tweeted yet, and more!

No website is ever finished and we have even more planned for you. For now, be sure to sign up for our newsletter, read the FAQ, and “hang on, hang in for the ride of your lives!”

Happy 4th y’all!
-jackryan4DA

ps: Have you seen this?

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* “Jive-less Wonder” is a phrase coined by Becky Bain of Idolator

David Archuleta @ Utah Entertainment & Choice Awards – SLC, 20 May 2011

jackryan4da — Sat, 21 May 2011 04:34:10 +0000

The Salt Palace Convention Center

David Archuleta, Donny Osmond, and Daniel Bernhardt to be presenters at the 2011 Entertainment & Choice Awards May 20th, 2011 Live from Salt Lake City

American Idol’s David Archuleta, Matrix series co-star Daniel Bernhardt and Utah’s very own Donny Osmond are only a few of the celebrities who will illuminate Utah’s 2011 Entertainment & Choice Awards on May 20th in Salt Lake City.

“This is a Hollywood awards show combined with the hospitality of Utah,” show producer Doug Osmond said.

The Entertainment and Choice Awards (ECA) were created to spotlight those companies and individuals who have contributed to Utah’s entertainment and business communities. Nominees will be honored from a variety of areas including film, television, radio, community contribution and athletics. It’s anticipated this black tie dinner, comedy, music and awards event will draw more than 1,200 influential attendees who share the same goal of contributing to and expanding Utah’s entertainment and business infrastructure.

Notable guests include; Olympic Gold Medal Winner Derek Parra, NBA Star Shawn Bradley, former Governor Norm Bangerter, author Richard Paul Evans, theater and music star Debbie Gibson, So You Think You Can Dance stars, Ryan and Ashleigh DiLello, sports radio personality Melinda Prince, the Utah Jazz Bear, pro-racer Aaron Oliveraz, rap artist TJ Fredette, television news icon Dick Nourse and many more!

Considered the “Golden Globes” of Utah, the ECA show provides a unique spotlight of recognition for Utah’s entertainment industry and everyone is invited to attend this evening of dinner, comedy, music and red carpet awards event. Tickets are available at www.smithtix.com.

In keeping with Utah’s time honored commitment to service and benefiting the community, the ECA has partnered with the medical foundation Neuroworx (www.neuroworx.org); a company dedicated toward the research of spinal cord injuries. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to benefit Neuroworx’s rehabilitation facility located in Sandy, Utah.

For more details about the ECA, list of nominees, presenters and celebrity attendees, please visit our website: www.utahentertainmentawards.com.

Source: www. powerindustry.com

@ the Salt Lake Palace Red Carpet

It’s really nice to be able to come home and to be able to be a part of this just because it’s something that is recognizing local talent,” Archuleta said. “I just love getting to support my hometown.”

The Jive Strategy

marlie7 — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:48:18 +0000

This article by Rascal was originally posted on NotingDavid in November of 2008.

By virtue of their selections about what was included on the different issues of the CD, Jive tipped its hand about what it really thinks of David relative to the marketplace. The most telling example of this was their decision to relegate “Somebody Out There”–one of the most moving, one of the most David of the entire collection–to the most marginal release opportunity, a pre-order special on iTunes, now available to the public–oh, that’s right, nowhere.

This, along with their edition selections, make it clear what Jive considers priority in terms of David’s ultimate appeal, and have telegraphed in no uncertain terms their level of strategic sensitivity about him and his career: They either don’t get it or they don’t care. What we are seeing here is a quintessential short-term strategy. Get in, get out, go to the bank.

Exacerbating the insights gleaned from their product decisions is Jive’s marketing, which is turning out to look like a full-on, total teen strategy, with all the requisite TV shows, magazines, web sites, and appearances. It may not be Disney, but it’s only one step away. Given all indications, Jive would undoubtedly be thrilled to see images of David competing with the likes of Miley and the JB’s for cover and homepage real estate.

This would all be perfectly fine and thoroughly reasonable if David were any other teenage sensation, with prospects no more substantial than a goodlooking youth who can carry a tune and stand still for stylists. But David has more artistic legitimacy in his little finger than all the cutie patooties that have filled out the last ten years worth of Popstar Magazine pages put together. Is there a downside to this Total Teen positioning? Yeah, there is.

For the time being, the more legitimate and influential press have indicated that they are predisposed to accord David the credibility he deserves. Billboard, The L.A. Times, and the New York Times have all to one degree or another observed what we already know: that David should by all indications (and even despite Jive’s efforts to the contrary) be seen as an artist to be taken seriously. The potential problem is that the more David comes to be seen in the marketplace as a cover-boy teen dream, the more it will undermine his artistic credibility. Reviewers and cultural columnists will be forced to mine their courage in order to go up against the prevailing assumptions about teen idols to proclaim David’s real merits. Do we really want to rely on the courage of the press? Please.

I’m not suggesting that Jive should ignore the teen market, that would be foolish. But it is equally foolish, and ultimately against everyone’s best interests, to ignore or fail to leverage the more substantive and long-term value that David brings to the market. Some recognition, some degree of support in the marketing strategy, needs to establish David in somewhat more serious musical terms. Quietly book some small clubs in larger cities where he can experiment, play piano, have some fun, and get some write-ups in smaller pubs and blogs with some street cred, for example.

Given the ridiculous time-frame, maybe we can give Jive a pass for not recognizing what they had on their hands right away. But now that it’s becoming obvious that some of the best cuts on the album are David’s own, and that those who truly appreciate what he offers (and which will not be lost on the teen market, either) are crying “foul” on the edition selections, why not regroup and consider just exactly what this kid’s potential really is. Don’t make him have to make up for a year’s worth of superficial positioning with several years worth of re-establishing his serious musical credibility. Give him that chance now.