And Channel [V] joins in greeting David on this milestone

To commemorate the 1M milestone, Kari released a new avi for David

A Special Mission to Archies & “Lambing” from Ivory Records

Lam-bing (noun) def: a caress, a tender request

On March 31st, the Forevermore Music Video will be unveiled simultaneously in MYX and during the fan gatherings with Astroplus (The Block, SM North EDSA) and Odyssey (SM Mega). Something is likewise in-store for international fans.

So, Ivory asks of Archies worldwide — can we propel the MV to the #1 spot on Pop MYX and the WAIT MV to #1 of MYX International Top 20, at the same time? Ivory believes that this will be a wonderful gift to David who has worked extra hard on this project.

Here’s a teaser of the MV

SO, CAN WE ARCHIES? CAN WE? DO WE? MUST WE? Whatdyathink?

Let me end this with something Jeff said about his Forevermore experience

I wish all artists can be like David Archuleta! Our time schedule for this project was crazy! It was Murphy’s Law till the end! But working with someone like David made it all worthwhile. Not only is he one of the best musicians we have ever worked with, he is probably the nicest, kindest artist. Working with him upclose, we now understand why his fans love him so much. He truly deserves the respect and accolade given him. We look forward to working with him again. And for the Archies out there – watch out! We have more goodies for you!

~ Jeff Joson, Ivory Records

From the OS

FOREVERMORE VIDEO PREMIERE
On April 1, 2012 catch the premiere of David Archuleta’s newest video “Forevermore” on MYX. Keep on watching MYX or visit MYXph.com for more details. Get a dose of David Archuleta’s “Forevermore” video, only on MYX. Your Choice. Your Music. Starting April 1, 2012 you can vote for “Forevermore”, just visit MYXph.com to vote for the video.

For fans outside the Philippines, you can catch the online premiere on April 1, 2012 (Manila Time) on Yahoo! Philippines. Check Yahoo! Philippines for more details.

Check out the teaser for the “Forevermore” music video here:

Video: Ivory Music & Video

DAVID ARCHULETA FANS DAY
On March 31, 2012 there will be David Archuleta Fan Gatherings in select partner music stores in the Philippines (see below). Fans who visit the designated stores on March 31, 2012 will get the chance to be one of the first to view David’s newest music video “Forevermore”. Lots of exciting activities are in store for fans who visit the designated stores on March 31. There will also be exclusive freebies, lots of fan interaction and of course – the Forevermore album! Keep checking Ivory Music & Video’s Facebook page for updates.

Astroplus The Block – March 31, 2012
Unit A & E 229 2nd Flr., The Block,
SM City North Edsa

Odyssey Megamall – March 31, 2012
SM Megamall , Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong City,
Metro Manila, Philippines

Did IT really ALL happen? David Archuleta in Manila for 38 days – acting, singing, modelling and everything else in between? I feel like am just waking from a wonderful dream….

Given that his 2-year hiatus from his showbiz career is set looming in the near horizon, spending that much time outside his home turf is nothing short of amazing – and puzzling to most.

Trust TheArchuletor

But the set of opportunities and collateral benefits generated from David’s latest and longest stay in Manila dispelled all anxieties about his decision. The stream of appearances and extent of exposure is like manna from heaven for fans who are already bracing for his long absence. And what David has achieved in all these 38 days in the Philippines is something all of us should be proud of.

And the HAAAARDWORK! The effort he dedicated to make those 38 days matter, I cannot even… I have seen it upclose. Have talked to people who worked with him. I have covered almost all major events. Just for the sheer passion of making things happen in the best possible way and accomplishing SO much in the time he had chosen to spend here — my hats off, David.

Sure, at the start, the news about the acting part was a bit iffy to most fans. Let’s face it, we have known David to be the master musician. But as an actor? In a mini-series at that, that could possibly rival the gripping angst, over-the-top melodramas and unbelievable twists and turns you usually find in Mexican or Asian telenovelas? (and that’s why they are that popular worldwide!)

Fast forward and here we are, all mesmerized and hooked into following the live streaming of Nandito Ako – even if majority of us do not understand half of what’s happening on screen, LOL.

Then consider the OPM album, the PyroPalooza guesting, then the Bench endorsements… WHEW!

But am getting ahead of myself.

Am writing this hours after David left Manila. You’ve seen the Send-Off of Well Wishers. You’ve seen the TeamAirport welcome. And I – along with my partners in crime in Archuleta Philippines – Kricket, Lorma and Naree – have tried to bring you as much coverage of David Archuleta’s Journey in Manila (DAJIM) 2012.

What’s left are the BTS stories and shenanigans… Oh we have TONS! So please allow me some indulgence as I go back and reminisce where it all began…

When Josh Bradley Invaded Manila

With the official confirmation from the man himself, Filipino Archies started preparatory work for David’s arrival. LOL, we all know the drill by heart. Reconnect with contacts, rally the troops, and marshal resources for a grand airport welcome! Now, I know that a lot of international fans are incredulous at how we can get some information that fast and that solid! I also understand that some of what we do here cannot literally be done in some places. Well, I suppose that’s why it is [enter shameless plugging here] “More Fun Here in the Philippines”!

Pushing the Envelop, Spreading the Love

One of the things that I learned in life: there is really no harm in asking! Like I knew I would get VIP access for his arrival, thanks to a guardian angel that will forever be not named. But then I thought, we may not have the same chance again… a lot can happen in two years…

So I pushed my luck and asked if it were possible to have more VIP slots, primarily so I can have some of the hard working Archies share the VIP access experience. So at 1st, I was given five (5) slots. Then my forever favorite girl, Kricket of Archuleta Philippines had this brilliant idea to raffle off one slot to the general fanbase, use it as incentive to pump up online voting for WAIT MV @MYXph. Genius, right? So that became the 2nd reason to optimize the opportunity — and ended up getting seven (7) precious slots!

Aileen, the winner of the Grab Your VIP Access Promo had her dream come true that day!

At the VIP Lounge with Jasmine & Eula, the 4 AP Archies who helped Team Airport this year + the VIP promo winner (not in the pix: Naree who was taking he pix & myself cos I was talking with Perci at this time)

In the Wee Hours of the Morning

There were other Archies I would have loved included in the VIP group but the timing of David’s arrival put a damper on some Archies’ plans. I mean, how do you tell your parents or kids or spouse about getting up early and trooping to the airport. Here’s an example of an imaginary conversation with an Archie go-getter:

Archie: Dear, am heading out very early tomorrow…
Family: Why? And how early? (looking suspicious now)
Archie: To welcome DA… Time: Ooooh, about 3 or 4am… (making furtive glances…)
Family: Let me get this straight: so you go to NAIA, at an ungodly hour to welcome David.
Archie: Yuuuup
Family: But you really, actually DON’T MEET him, right?
Archie: Maaaaybe… So what’s your point?

(Chuckling) Somehow, somewhere that exchange may have happened. Buuuut, am not saying which household

Given David’s ETA, that means most Archies will be trooping to the meeting place (Wendy’s, right Kari?!) as early as 3am. So we didn’t expect too many Archies to join us – two vans at the most. But on the eve of David’s arrival, the request to join came pouring in, which brought the total count to 85 pax, requiring 5 vans!

Anna (@ascphil) and Lorma (@lorms) and the car rental (LOL) scrambled for more vehicles pronto, especially since I needed the vehicle details for the special vehicle pass. I was just able to arrange for 3 vehicles earlier. And we were to add 3 more for security clearance — at the last minute?!

But everything else went like clockwork. For last minute preparation, the Team Airport movers spent the night at Lorma’s pad. And we girls had some fun

Naree & I were the advance party. We left for the airport at 4am and the rest of the girls went to Wendy’s to meet the rest of the Team Airport contingent.

NAIA 2 – An Archie’s Paradise

Let me tell you, if I could only request David which terminal he should use every time he visits, let it be NAIA 2 please! Like it was built to support an Archie’s dream! (1) easily navigable from immigration to exit; (2) VIP Room almost viewable from the the hall walk-way & curb; (3) Greeter’s Area right in front of VIP Lounge and (4) most understanding security group!

Security assisted us in every way possible. Our group was properly endorsed as all security personnel had a list of the vehicle details and my name. The parking space allotted to us were exactly where David will come out.

After securing our passes, Naree & I were immediately ushered to the VIP Room so we had plenty of time to relax. While Naree and I were fixing the banners inside the VIP, Eula & Jasmine came in. Naree decided to stay in the VIP Room and befriended a couple of people in Jasmine’s & Eula’s
& entourage. Me, I set off to meet the Team Airport contingent. As the vans rolled in, I opened each van, greeted the Archies and ushered them to where we were allowed to line up. While organizing, press people swooped on them and took their respective coverage of Team Airport

My hats off to the NAIA 2 Security personnel. Thank you for the wonderful treatment the fans received. Once again, thank you dear sweet friend-who-shall-not-be-named for all the help!

My Conversation w/ Perci as we Wait for David

At 5:55, the airport blared the good news. David’s plane finally landed! Suddenly the atmosphere changed – became electrically charged. I decided to go out and talk once more to Team Airport. Lorma, Ferj and I discussed the tactic for videotaping. So Lorma handled the UStream on behalf of Archuleta Philippines while Ferj and I tagged team for the video recording, making sure different angles were caught.

I positioned myself in the immigration gate to wait for David. Then I noticed that I was standing side by side with Perci, VP for TV5′s Creatives & Entertainment. Serendipity? What else can I do but talk to him! Here’s a gist of our exchange:

PressCon – You see at that point, we had no idea how we could get attend the presscon. So I asked Perci if we can we be allowed access. I mentioned that Archuleta Philippines which covers anything David, is the lead for Team Airport and am a blogger for an international fan site – and that should count for being with the press, right? Result: I got invited and got three slots for Archuleta Philippines Thanks Perci!

Interesting bit after he approved of the access, he whispered back, “Just help us from the fan war, ok?” I needed time to take that in. Now, where would he get such an idea? This was the first time we met and the only Archies he had met so far, that I know of, were those involved with the TV5 Online interviews. As far as I know, Naree and Lorms weren’t able to talk to him…

UPDATE: who could forget this?

TRIVIA: Still waiting for David, this guy came out of immigration and out loud told to no one in particular “He is there. The kid is there. I sat next to him….” I wonder who was he referring to, LOL. Oi, we know of course

As soon as David appeared in the horizon, the surroundings changed yet again. Somehow it reminded me of antlers, all standing in attention when they sense something coming. And when he emerged from immigration, one had to ask: how the heck could anyone look that refreshed after a 16-hour flight?! No offense to the guy who declared he sat next to him but the latter had jetlag written all over him. But David? Noooooooo. All smiles, all fluffy hair and all international heartthrob to behold!

Thank you to local Archies — from Archuleta Philippines, Pinoy Archies, Archienoys, Architects and all other Archies from different fan groups – for pulling together to make a grand welcome for our guy

Just a side note: A day before David’s arrival, I learned that someone was campaigning against the Team Airport effort. I was told that this person claimed that it was useless and a waste of time because the Archies do not even see David for more than a minute. That it was best that they do not join anymore. Funny thing is that you see this person lording it over during the airport welcome. Well, what can I say except that there are some people who really don’t get it. That at times, it is not about us… right?

The PressCon and A Surprise Fan Session

From NAIA, we proceeded to EDSA Shang to attend the presscon. On the way there, people kept texting us where we were. Found out people were starting to converge at EDSA Shang, like the vans literally followed David’s car, LOL. Well, the arrangement was for the vans to take Team Airport back to the meeting place or alight at any point in EDSA that was convenient for them. So I had to tell them that they needed to go home.

Meanwhile, Naree was on the driver’s seat as we were enroute to Shang. The girl was driving while spazzing. Yet, it was taking us forever to get to Shang cos she kept on letting all the cars pass us by! I said “Naree! We may not make it to the presscon! And she was, “♬ La-la-la-la-la♪”. Repeatedly I sang “♪ ♫ Am trying to be like Jesus…♬ ♪” while Naree went her merry-driving-way!

Last month, I uploaded a video of the presscon, totally forgetting that I have the other half unposted. I have split that video into two parts which you can find below. (Part 3 is the original video posted in January.)

PART 1 – 1st PressCon in Manila – NEW POSTING!

PART 2 – 1st PressCon in Manila – NEW POSTING!

PART 3 – 1st PressCon in Manila

So that completes my documentation of the 1st presscon David attended during his more than one-month stay in the Philippines.

But that’s again, getting ahead of the biggest surprise that I got that day. While waiting for us to be called into the presscon (Yes! Naree & I made it with hours to spare, LOL), I got an interesting call from TV5 informing me that David wanted to meet the Team Airport movers after the presscon. Naree and Lorma got separate invitations to meet David for their participation with TV5′s online interview.

Still in shock, Naree and I called a couple more Archies who helped with Team Airport but could not be included with the NAIA VIP. You can just imagine how rattled we all were with the turn of events! I mean, I couldn’t thank Perci enough for allowing us to attend the presscon but to even get the golden opportunity of meeting David that early into his Manila journey? PRICELESS!

Re-posting that impromptu fan session below, in case anyone missed it -

Moreover, Myk of TV5 offered to videotape the event for me or take pictures for me, so I could join the group. But I decided to do it myself. Told Myk that I’d rather that others get their chance to have their pictures taken with David. I got that wonderful opportunity during the 2010 round table presscon. I’d like to onpass the thrill of that experience to others. That was the whole point of bringing in as much Archies that we could to various events. And this was one of the best times ever!

The group’s initiative to livestream and ask David to give a shout out to international fans at the airport and during the fan session were moments that made the events of David’s 1st first day in Manila a real-time global experience.

Seven minutes of pure, unadulterated bonding moment with David Archuleta, shared worldwide. HEAVEN!

Hello everybody! Hope you’d been enjoying just my answering questions!

LOL. Shouldn’t David know by now that he could just ramble all day and we’ll still be enthralled?

Starting and Ending the Day with a Clear Purpose

Immediately after the special fan session, Naree and I looked for one of the TV5 executives to discuss some possible fan activities for David.

Now it can be told that Archuleta Philippines and ARCH (Angels Reaching Out w/ Caring Hearts) were planning to pay David a tribute. We didn’t know if this would even be possible because we had to assume David’s schedule would be hectic. All we knew was that we have a message to deliver, we have TV5′s willingness to listen and we really, really wanted to give back something to David while he was here. So what do we have to lose by trying to suggest or asking for a chance?

On Naree’s initiative, details were discussed and it was agreed that Naree will submit a formal proposal to TV5.

It was a good thing that the proposal was discussed at an early stage. Because the succeeding days proved to be quite hectic! The first week were marked by a harried pace of David building the foundation for Josh Bradley. From promo photoshoots, recording of the OST, story conference and 1st day of shooting – you’d be amazed where David gets his stamina.

You can take a peek of TDC’s documentation of David’s 1st week in Manila in the following threads:

lnternational Heartthrob David Archuleta: Back in Manila!

David Archuleta – Day 02 in Manila: The JOSH Journey Begins…

Day 03 – A Day of Rest for David Archuleta: But the Media Buzz Continues

David Archuleta: Lights! Camera! Action! Day 04 – First Day of Shooting & Beyond

So, we started Day 01 of DAJIM 2012 (David Archuleta’s Journey in Manila) with a purpose. We ended it with the same gusto and spunk. Sometimes, all it really took was simply asking. At times, we also needed to push the envelop A lot of dreams and wishes were fulfilled on this day alone. And we learned a lot more things to brace for in the coming days as David plunged straight into the world of Josh Bradley.

Not a shabby start, right? And a Friday the 13th at that!

Let me end this with a Week 1 Recap in action –

from Paparazzi on 22 January 2012

from theofficialarchuleta YT channel

from TV5

~ jackryan4DA

PS – Watch out for BTS tales part 2, as I take on #FollowArchuleta LITERALLY – stories of our Week 2 shenanigans as we track down mall tours, tapings, shootings, bloopers, comedy of errors and what have you’s… all for the love of Josh, I mean David!

Photo Credit: InterAKYSON

Fresh from his Nandito Ako Press Launch / Cast Party, David left Manila at dawn to fulfill another Asian engagement, this time in the Lion City.

TV5 Interaksyon reports:

MANILA, Philippines – He dressed so simply, moved so quietly, that fans nearly missed singer-songwriter and TV5 contract star David Archuleta when he left for Singapore early morning Sunday to take a quick break and meet his legion of fans in the Lion City.

His departure from NAIA Terminal 1 surprised passengers and some airport personnel who barely recognized the American Idol sensation as he arrived in a casual getup of jeans and green-and-black-striped round-neck T-shirt.

The 21-year-old star, who had been busy the past days taping for the TV5 miniseries “Nandito Ako”, and recording the theme song, checked in at the Singapore Airline business counter with his road manager and two Filipino assistants.

His Filipino road manager politely declined requests for photo ops and interviews with the young singer, who was looking tired after having only a few hours of sleep and an early morning airport call.

Only a handful of airport observers recognize the teen star, and after passing through the immigration formalities, he then excused himself and proceeded to the airport VIP departure lounge to freshen up.

By the time news broke of his impending departure, airport fans missed him entering the restricted Singapore Airlines lounge prior to his boarding the flight to Singapore.

But the singer, who wowed local fans with his flawless rendition of “Nandito Ako” in unaccented Tagalog, had a different tune: “I will be back” were the last words he uttered to security personnel manning the final security check prior to his boarding the flight.

[VIDEO: David Archuleta sings his full version of 'Nandito Ako', live at the launch of his TV5 teleserye]

Archuleta, who had three Manila visits prior to this one – the last of which was in July 2011 for a solo concert – had earlier signed up with the Kapatid Network to do a 3-week mini-series with local teen stars Eula Caballero and Jasmine Curtis.

Earlier, he met celebrity couple Regine Velasquez and singer Ogie Alcasid in a recording studio for the final recording session for his miniseries’ title song, “Nandito Ako (I Am Here)”, which was originally popularized by Alcasid.

AIRPORT GREETING FROM SG ARCHIES

josh bradley airport sg 2/4/12 11:38AM PST

josh bradley airport sg 2/4/12 11:44AM PST

josh bradley airport sg 2/4/12 12:08PM PST

CD SIGNING @ HMV

PERFORMANCE DURING CD SIGNING

WAIT thanks to DArchVids

SLB thanks to DArchVids

PHOTOS

Photo credit: archroxx

Thanks Kari!

AUTOGRAPH SIGNING SESSION @ THE MARINA, 07 FEB 2012 posted @ OS

WHAT’S NEXT?

Live Chat with David Archuleta

Date – 7 Feb 2012
Time – 12 noon

Make a date with American Idol singer David Archuleta! Be the first in Singapore to do a live chat with them. Drop us your questions on twitter via hashtag #ArchieinSG

Don’t forget to tune in to American Idol S11 exclusively on STAR World Ch 501 every Thursday and Friday, via satellite at 6pm and primetime encore at 8pm!

Please note:

This event is only open to Singapore and Malaysia fans of StarHub Entertainment facebook page.

This app is not mobile compatible.

If you experience an error during streaming, please check your network connection.

You will need to have the latest version

NOTE: kari twitted that the chat video will be posted laterHere you go!

DA INTERVIEW W/ XINMSN Entertainment

Singer-actor David Archuleta turns missionary

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TO READ THE REST – http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/celebrity/buzz/asia/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5850862

“I’m not giving up [on music],” he said. “Before I leave, I’m going to try to record as much as I can so that even though I’m gone, I’m going to be releasing songs for my fans. I don’t want to leave them with nothing…I’m going to miss them.“

DAVID IS SET TO DO AN ACOUSTIC SET TONIGHT! @ AVALON

Tonight @ Avalon cr @Salamahafifi

@JoshBradleyTV5 Josh Bradley
In Avalon now, drinking & winking at the Singaporean beautiful ladies here. They’re HOT! Woohoo!!!

Photo credit @masuncion

Nandito Kami (We Are Here) Adaptation

Coda:
Kami’y nandito… (We are here)

The AVP pojected on screen while AP was singing to David.

AP performance tat made David Cry (GFD, SM Megall Mall, 04 Feb 2012)

Too bad that version was cut-off accidentally siiiigggghhhhh cos the vantage point was perfect! The good news is LENESEE was able to record the whole thing

Archuleta Phiiippines handed David a copy of the lyrics, a CD copy of the AVP above and the Adoption Tree certificate for 21 trees named after him thru AP and ARCH.

CONGRATS ARCHULETA PHILIPPINES FOR A HEARTFELT GIFT OF LOVE FOR OUR GUY!

AP head Kricket presents the Tree Adoption Certificates

My favorite girl got her much-deserved moment

The look of love for his archies as we were saying goodbye leaving the stage

Kapatid.
Trees.
And your Archies.

May babalikan ka pagka’t
(You have something to come back to because)

Kami’y Nandito
(We are here)

~ Archuleta Philippines, Grand Fans’ Day, 04 Feb 2012

MORE VIDS FROM GRAND FANS’ DAY,
SM MEGAMALL, 04 FEB 2012

DA SINGING MKOP UPCLOSE @ GRAND FANS’ DAY, SM MEGAMALL

UStreamed DA SINGING MKOP HD

DA INTERVIEW W/ EULA & JASMINE @ GRAND FANS’ DAY, SM MEGAMALL

UStreamed DA INTERVIEW W/ EULA & JASMINE HD

PREMIERE SHOWING OF NANDITO AKO TRAILER @ GRAND FANS’ DAY, SM MEGAMALL

UStreamed PREMIERE SHOWING OF NANDITO AKO TRAILER HD

The Pinoy Archies (TPA) TRIBUTE TO DA @ Grand Fans Day

TEACH ME HOW TO DOUGIE – A CLOSER LOOK

MORE PHOTOS

01 GRAND FANS’ DAY PIX!

~ more pix to come! ~

… one large aspect about following David’s career includes the relationships developed through fan interactions. The fan community has truly become an extended family and I am grateful for the friendships I’ve cultivated. In my off-line activities, I lead a very busy life with a professional job that is frequently stressful and totally cerebral. I truly treasure the fan community that has given my life another necessary outlet of joy and fun.

- Freofan, An Evening of Joy: David Debuts Band in Myrtle Beach

To be a part of the David Archuleta fan community is indeed some kind of experience. It has served as a veritable refuge for a lot of Archies.

Some Kind of Wonderful

Found yourself temporarily isolated from families and friends who are unable to appreciate or even begin to understand your fascination with David? Go to a David fansite and immediately you feel better. In fact you heave a sigh of relief discovering you’re sane and not alone with the cra-zeh-ness. Suddenly you find that all is well with the world, right?

Who would have thought that by merely following an artist, you would reap friends beyond your own borders and establish virtual spazz-mates, like you have known each other for a lifetime?

Or that you find yourself sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings about a young man who has enthralled millions with his music – with people you have never even met!

And then you rely on and are thankful for people who would share stories, recorded footage of his performances or glorious photographs — people who sacrifice their personal experience just so a whole lot more can enjoy David as if they were there with him.

What about the heartwarming stories on the generosity of Archies being spread across cities and continents to help out other Archies with their ODD? The help can run the gamut of so many forms — from CD/DVD/book gifting, to memorabilia sharing or concert ticket sponsoring or even air mileage sharing!

However, for every upside, there is a downside. Consider these:

• What if there are Archies who have the penchant for spreading rumors for their own enjoyment, cyber-bullying and ridiculing other Archies on subjects they have no business of?
• What if a couple of fans use the name and resources of an established fan group to advance a fan activity and when finally securing the much sought after activity, make it secret, create its own club and exclude the very same established group from participating from it?
• What if there is a fan club who sells materials from other people’s work? And that the owners of the materials have no knowledge of such merchandising?
• What if there are Archies who are skilled in twisting information with unsuspecting Archies to make others look bad?
• And what if all of these “what ifs” are associated with a single group who claim to represent the Archies even to David’s Team, who they are wooing for a project?

Am sure you will ask – WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?

Kindness, Honesty as the Ultimate Currency

For me, the prime currency running within this community is kindness and honesty. Having David as the crux of our fandom seems to require that, right?

You go to another country just so you can see David perform live – not knowing anyone personally – and BAM! You are given a warm welcome, treated like a family member and have the time of your life because you are among “your people” LOL.

You share a little of what you know about some technical stuff online and SWOOSH! People you do not even “talk to” on a regular basis suddenly send you tokens and gifts!

It is not all paradise of course. Like any organization or family, we have our “misadventures”.

If there are misunderstandings, they are threshed out as sane and responsible adults. In private. If you make a mistake, you take corrective measures carefully keeping everyone’s dignity still intact. Hopefully.

So fan sites and fan bases co-exist cordially. This is what I have witnessed for the past three years.

But since we come from different backgrounds and persuasions, entwined by our love for David and his artistry, then there is indeed that chance of falling into a false sense of security with the fandom.

For if the above “what ifs” actually transpired, then having David as an artist and a person to emulate does not necessarily translate to Archies being like-minded and kindred spirits.

And IF we indeed have this situation, should the community care? Should other Archies be alarmed? Is there anything that should be done in the 1st place? Do we just let time heal the hurts? Risk the misunderstandings and misinformation fester and damage people’s reputation based on ill-talks? Or do we just pray and hope for the best?

If we regard this fan community as an extended family, how do we deal with such scenarios if they come to pass?

My take is that if there are personal animosities among the Archies (and am sure there are in every fanbase!), that cannot be helped. But the friction should not spill into David’s business. Moreover, I will take exception when actions – especially those that involve pulling a fast one over another fan club – are done deliberately and that further actions are made with malice and with an abject sense of propriety or decency.

Thank you ODD Enablers!

I am sure that a whole lot more of kindness and just deeds go untold and are not made public. They are the unseen generosity that do not expect any ROI, except for the simple joy it delivers for both the giver and the recipient. I hope we get to learn more of these exemplary acts.

So for these unsung heroes or shall we say ODD enablers (chuckles), my esteemed regard and appreciation!

Meanwhile, what do you think of the foregoing? I look forward to your feedback as I leave you with this old poem from Netherlands (author unknown).

What if nobody really cared, would you still do what you do?
What if nobody had a big fancy car, would you still struggle to get one?
What if religion would not exist, would you still believe?
What if life was only a game, would you still play safe?
What if the world was not about you, would you still think so?
What if you were in love with an animal, would you become a vegetarian?
What if nobody had designer clothes, would you pay so much for yours?
What if mankind had destroyed the planet, would you feel sorry too?
What if you were meant to die this morning, would you be grateful for today?
What if everybody was equal, who should we discriminate?
What if your life was a bucket, would you still fill it with unhappiness and complains?
What if everything came in drops, would you catch the poisonous ones on purpose?
What if you only lived once, would you still wait?
What if it is all over, before you really started?
What if you know, but you don’t act?
What if you knew, but you didn’t act?

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?

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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.

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

So we are all waiting for the least bit of information about what David is up to. We read his tweets and speculate about his songwriting, hope for a tour and watch for any sign of an upcoming appearance. We are making ourselves a little crazy. So while we wait and wait and wait, maybe we could rejoice in the gifts and skills of David’s fans.

Recently, while wandering through Youtube, I noticed a large number of David Archuleta Tribute videos created by fans, and very good ones at that. The time and love put into these videos is obvious, and the range of styles is indicative of the fanbase itself – diverse!

Ranging from those that use David’s own songs to those that play something that speaks to the producer’s heart, many musical genre’s are represented. Some fans use still photos and produce a wonderful montage of David. Others play with splicing together pieces of performance videos in such a way as to capture all the glorious or cute or intense moments David gives us on stage.

So in tribute to those fans – I’m posting a few here to get started, but I’d love to see your favorites, too.

I must start with the Tribute video that has gone a bit viral on the internet by KylieWyoti – The Elevator Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19fZHdS8BeY

Next, I stumbled across this Tribute by pabuckie and loved the combination of song and photos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5vjyHvEzys

Here’s a high quality video to Who I Am” by MaryLoveArchie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZjUm4x7fGA

Searching back in time, one of my all-time favorites is The Vulnerable Man by StrangerPhilosophy (otherwise known as Angelica)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9j_sKLt6k

What is your favorite Fan Tribute? I know I missed many new ones, so let’s give some props to the producers among us!

is BACK!!

In May 2010, with the support of David’s fans, we were honored to be able to give 2 students a $2500 scholarship each to further their music education dream (you can read about the recipients on our website!).  This year, with David’s blessing we will be honored and excited once again to offer Murray High School student/s the opportunity to continue to study music in higher education through The David Archuleta Music Scholarship.

Remember this?

We all know how much David loves and appreciates his High School.  He has done so much to give back to his community as well as worldwide.  Here is an opportunity to show David how much we appreciate HIM and do what we can to GIVE BACK as well!  What a wonderful way to honor David and to help others!!

How can YOU be involved?  Please visit our website at http://www.thedavidarchuletamusicscholarship.org/index.html to learn more and donate.   In David’s own words: ‘I feel honored! So glad people are supporting a kid’s future life in music!’  I hope you’ll consider being that support and while you’re there please check out our website!  You’ll find a LOT of great information about The David Archuleta Music Scholarship there as well as a bio of David, guest comments from last year and even a ‘David’ quote of the day!  Don’t forget to leave your own comment on our Guest page! J

NEW THIS YEAR: We now have a donor page where the names of our donors are listed.  When making your donation via PayPal, please ask us to add your name to the donor page using the link Add your note to the Scholarship which is on PayPal and your name along with your state/country will be added.  If you do not ask us to add your name when you submit your donation, you will be listed as ‘anonymous’ with your state/country listed.  Donation amounts will not be listed.

THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF A ‘KID’S FUTURE LIFE IN MUSIC’!!!

David’s Fans J

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It’s $5 FRIDAY!!!

We are excited to report that in less than a week we are nearly $2,000 towards our goal of $5,000 and we ONLY have 3 WEEKS left to raise the remaining $3,000 so today is our first $5 FRIDAY!

If you can, please donate and help us reach our goal.  Just $5 from many can add up quickly and get us closer to that goal.  Just go to http://www.thedavidarchuletamusicscholarship.org/index.html

Let’s help deserving MHS students further their education and continue to HONOR David by giving to this scholarship in his name.

HG has been a respected blogger and fiery fan in ArchuWorld for as long as I can remember. Never one to mince words, she has opened topics that others would avoid, while maintaining her fierce love of David. We at TDC consider her a long-time friend…. a soul sister in more ways than one, and congratulate her for over 700 postings at Soul David.

~marlie7