The intro package for the TV special says:
From American Idol to Mormon missionary, pop singer David Archuleta has come a long way. He shocked fans two years ago when he decided to put his career on hold to serve a mission for the LDS Church. KSL takes you to the streets of Chile to experience how the mission changed Archuleta’s life. Hear his plans for the future, now that he is home.”
KSL was so accommodating to fans who had a hard time watching the live streaming due to buffering or connection issues that they posted the documentary special just under an hour after its live broadcast. I was chuckling with all the angst and sighing of fans over at twitter because of the buffering problems. So thanks a bunch KSL. KUDOS!
CALLED TO SERVE LIVESTREAM HERE
Or on the static video on the KSL site:
But for those of who were unable to catch the broadcast or are still having buffering problems with the KSL upload, you can also watch it at my YT channel:
PART 1
PART 2
Be sure to leave a comment for the lovely people of KSL!
PART 3
PART 4
Here is another link where you can watch the FULL LENGTH DOCUMENTARY – DAVID ARCHULETA: CALLED TO SERVE FULL (06 April 2014)
“… Of course he was going on a mission! He’s David…”
~ Claudia, David’s older sister
SO HOW DID THAT GRAB YOU?
Maaaannnn… Tissues anyone?
So what do you think does the future hold for David Archuleta, given the just concluded documentary? Do you think that he will still pursue music as he originally intended? Or will he be more inclined to pursue a secular direction?
Will he pursue higher education as the rumors go? Will he settle down sooner than anticipated, especially now that more girls are after him post-mission (chuckling here)??
One thing is for sure. The mission has been his life-long dream; a call he cannot ignore despite the fame and fortune he was enjoying. And as you can see in the documentary, there is a certain confidence that our young Elder exudes that wasn’t there previously.
I am still overwhelmed with what I have watched, especially the last 4 minutes. So for now I will leave with you with these videos to do your own speculations and a couple of exclusive photos – all high-res – from the documentary. Thank you KSL!
Watch out for more exclusive photos from the Special which you will find only here in TDC 🙂
Have a blessed Sunday Archies!
~ JR
MORE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM THE DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL
Will post more later…
APRIL 8 UPDATE: MORE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM DAVID’s DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL
UPDATE APR 9: FINAL BATCH OF PIX!
NEXT: More homecoming pix but watch out for them in our Hello Elder Archuleta page, ok?
Enjoy the rest of the week! 🙂
Sorry I have to hit the road to go to work. Will post he pix when I hit my desk 🙂
Very enjoyable!! David follows his heart and give 110 % to everything he does. Looking forward to what the future holds. Hoping to eventually go to another Christmas concert!
Not going to speculate 🙂
Glad they included Dad and Daniel in a family picture at the end. They were there when he left!!
Thank you JR (and cutter!) -- there were parts I missed during the livestream because is buffered so much.
David has fulfilled something that he needed to fulfill -- and it made him so happy. As much as I am from such a different faith place, I admire what he has done and that he had such courage as he did to go on this mission.
I do think he is thinking hard about his future, but the involvement of Kari and Gina Orr in his day-to-day PR since he has been back encourages me. I do not think he would have them managing PR if he was going to hide away somewhere.
Might he go to college? Sure, but I think he’ll perform as well. Do I think he’ll pursue more religious music? No, except as he did before -- going to temples, doing church work in his private time. I think he will be back on stage within a few months -- not a tour, yet, but various performances. I would be willing to bet on a Christmas tour, though. What better way to combine the music of the pop genre and the music of his heart?
It really blessed my heart to see our Elder keep things so simple, so basic -- so musical. It helps me live in the “overlap of our belief systems. My heart was just SO proud of him -- as much as it has ever been of anyone. Just chomping at the bit for him to talk to US a little more, sing again -- the Spanish album. Yes, patience is the word. I feel so at peace… Just need some reassurance -- whenever he gets there -- that WE are still important to him!
Patricia -- I couldn’t agree more with your statement: “Just need some reassurance — whenever he gets there — that WE are still important to him!”
I suspect that this week we will see something. Conference is over, he’s officially done with his Mission, things should settle into “the new life” soon (hoping!).
From KSL
TO READ THE REST -- http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=29350800&nid=148&title=david-archuleta-and-mission-service-profiled&s_cid=queue-2
Thank you PATRICIA, MARLIE & CUTTER (from the previous thread) about your comments about what you guys think about what’s next -- possibly -- for David. I also like that you shared your concerns.
Possibly because I have a personal exchange with him when he was here in Manila and got a promise from him that he will be back to our fold -- that’s what keeps me going and believing that he will pursue a showbiz career. DESPITE ALL THE CRAZY RUMORS.
And you are right. Kari and Gina Orr tweeting for him and about him at this point? YUP that is a good sign!
Thanks JR!! for all the postings!!
http://warnesinchile.blogspot.com Reported on the Earthquake and Elder Archuleta’s departure and KSL.com feature.
New picture of the day they picked him up.
Warnes are the current Missionary leaders there and complimentary of David.
Jackryan. I just had to come here and tell you how much I appreciate you. I saw your comment on FOD about my comment wondering how you did the video so fast. I meant- I was just amazed at your abilities.- In a very excited and happy way. I should have expressed myself better. You are awesome and I quickly put the videos on my computer. Sorry I didn’t communicate my delight very well.
jeaniut: JR is our technical wonder LOL
And what do you think is going to happen next with David? I love hearing what people think after seeing the video. Do you think he is getting ready to go back to his music career? 🙂
Good Heart @yellow4good 16h
ARCHIES: Mr. Brett Atkinson, Gen Manager of KSL said there’ll be DVD on David’s CALLED TO SERVE. He’ll let me know information tomorrow. LOL
OK, I added a full length version of the documentary
David Archuleta: Called to Serve FULL (April 6… by jr4da
Thank you JR for making Called to Serve available so quickly. You really are a technical wonder!
I cannot help but to be very proud of David, that he decided to take a break from music and from being the center of attention to do this selfless thing, missionary service.
The life of a performer, by its very nature, is self absorbed as you work to perfect yourself and the craft and artistry to deliver your “product” to your audience. The Called to Serve video reminded me that David has been working as a performer and noted as a “talent” since an early age. This is why his decision to “do something that is not about me” was so compelling and gave me that “warm tingly feeling”; to borrow a phrase from David.
I’m very happy David is back. No doubt he will need his time to transition from mission life back to “normal” life. Ha, like David is “normal”…David is extraordinary! Talent such as David’s cannot be contained, restrained, or otherwise put on a shelf to wither. It is a gift that must be shared for it to be a gift at all!
What David will do next, I can’t guess. All I can do is what I have been doing…”waiting in the wings”. Perhaps that is what David will do as he works out what to do next. He’ll get ready…”waiting in the wings” for the right moment…and then David will hit the stage as a bolt of lightning! And we will all be there to cheer him on.
Meanwhile, I remain,
Ralph-“Waiting in the Wings”
Ralph: Welcome back to posting!
“Talent such as David’s cannot be contained, restrained, or otherwise put on a shelf to wither. It is a gift that must be shared for it to be a gift at all!”
There is so much truth in that statement. And David knows that this gift is meant to be shared, that it does move people and bring people together. I, too, will be “waiting in the wings” (and I’ve got a bag ready to go, money for tickets and a full tank of gas at all times, just in case a live concert is announced LOL)
Thanks Marlie7…I’ve missed posting, but I’ve always checked in to see what was happening.
And I thank you and JR for keeping TDC alive and sharing all good things David.
I just hope that I’ll get to see David live again if (when…I’m ever the optimist) he comes to NC, VA, or somewhere close enough for me to show my appreciation!
FFL=Fan for life.
jeaniut -- hehe I was just teasing you! Thanj you for taking time to visit us here at TDC 🙂
This is non-David related (which I have TONS to post) but I just have to share this. Just made my day!
RALPH! Hey welcome back! Love what you wrote.
I particularly like the imagery -- “Waiting on the Wings” -- after all we are David’s arch angels
🙂
JR! Welcome home from your journey. I trust all is well.
Yes, we are David’s “arch angels”.
I love “Don’t Let Me Down” on so many levels. The most endearing aspect, as an arts education advocate, is the interactive teaching of music to such a young, willing, and enthusiastic child. Who knows where this lesson and those similarly taught will take him… but, it will be colored with this experience in his creative development. And that is good.
JR -- I LOVE that! What a lovely connection for that father and his baby, too. Sweet little thing.
Posted in the main feature above, more HUGE & HI-RES photos from the documentary 🙂
It is midnight here. Still in the office…
I think I will upload one more set of pix later when I hit home.
Such great photos! I love seeing him in his daily life in Chile
Thank you so much for the videos and pix! Amazing.. as always!!
Thank you for keeping this site going during this 2-year intermission.
I can’t wait for David to get back on stage, which I think is exactly where he is headed. The thing that is going to be interesting is to see in which direction he heads. Will it be pop/rock, or more pop/adult contemporary? I’m sure he will keep some religious music in his portfolio -- that’s who he is. He may even release a completely religious album -- lots of stars do. The suspense is killing me. But, like the rest of you, I’m here for the long-haul and I will wait -- patiently. 🙂
Lol, JR, I have the most adorable video of my then 2-year-old son with his blonde curly mop, bopping up and down singing “Love Me Do” by the Beatles. That was before YouTube.
CC HALO -- please upload it!
OK, am done uploading all hi-res pix from David’s special 🙂 Thank you KSL for entrusting them to us.
I will post more pix from his homecoming over at our Hello Elder Archuleta page. Watch out for them!
Thanks JR!! Appreciate it!! There is also a picture in the Warnesinchile blog I posted above. The last picture before leaving according to Mrs. Warne. Didn’t know how to post separate. Click on the blog link if interested.
Don’t worry HEIDIJOY. It is in my next to-do list. The Hllo Elder Archuleta page badly needs updating!
A lot of talk, speculations going around about why Jeff & Daniel were not in the homecoming or documentary. Here’smy 2-cents worth:
With Lupe’s husband with her, perhaps it would have been awkward for Jeff to be also there. There are other ways for a father to welcome his son and it doesn’t have to be filmed.
With Daniel? I have not heard from him for a long time. I remember the tweet he sent out sometime in August, being upset with David going on a mission. That tweet has bee deleted since then and David’s team explained that Daniel’s account was hacked.
Well if Daniel didn’t feel alright about David leaving for a mission, then it would not be hard to imagine that his interest to welcome him, especially for a documentary, would be low right? If at all, Daniel may just be being consistent with his stand pre-mission…
Same with David’s Dad, there are other ways for the 2 brothers to have a warm reunion.
Since David came back, almost all his activities had been Church-related owing to the fact that he came back in time for the April conference.
So in all probability, he will probably be starting his decompression and re-adjustment starting next week only…
We survived being patient for 2 years. What’s a couple more weeks or months?
Thanks again JR!!
Hope David is getting time to relax!! Yes he came back at a busy Church time with lots of Homecomings etc.
Like your perspective on things and Your tech saavy etc. etc.
Thanks to you and Marlie for keeping TDC going.
Many are watching “This Christmas” today!! 🙂 Definitely a favorite of mine. (Was there for the SLC and Beaver Creek version) 🙂 Sweet Dreams
HE TWEETS, YAY!
David Archuleta @DavidArchie
I think I’m going to pick up the banjo. What do you think? Bluegrass band? 😉 pic.twitter.com/KPImWy7QuH
He’s too funny!
Put up a sidebar widget to pull David’s tweets -- makes it easier to find them!
It’s so comforting seeing David laughing and goofing around -- it helps me to know that that part of the David we have known is still alive and well. Can’t imaging how much change/adjustment he walked back into. Yay, goofy David! We love you!
It’s Lupe’s birthday!
Happy Birthday Mama Lupe!
And the loving son greets his mon
David Archuleta @DavidArchie 39m
Feliz cumpleaños a mi mamá!! Happy birthday to my mom. I wish you the best in this coming year. Gracias por todo que ha hecho!
I bet that tweet pic put all those people who were concerned if David’s going to continue with music minds at rest. 😀
Now, there is probably tons of people who are concerned over which direction his music is going. 😉
I have always liked how David has explored different types of music and artists. I have been introduced to different artists because of David.
After he finishes his bluegrass CD, I want a rock one, a spanish, adult contemporary, new age, techno pop, metal, country, grunge, blues, reggae, gospel, jazz, alternative, folk…… 😀
FROM BUZZ FINDER
TO READ THE REST -- http://thebuzzfinder.blogspot.com/2014/04/david-archuleta-completed-two-year.html#.U0Mi_9JL9ns.twitter
My goodness Jazzy looks so much like David!
VOTE @DavidArchie! @OnAirWithRyan http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2014/04/07/round-1-vote-for-your-favorite-american-idol-contestant-of-all-time/ …
Tweet from Shay Carl @shaycarl
Just had breakfast with the handsome and amazingly talented @DavidArchie!
David’s hair is growing out -- it is looking good!
And the plot thickens…
These two have had an interesting tweet exchange 2 days ago with Shay cautioning David re signing up with record labels & advising him to go the YT route.
And Shay’s tweet was followed thru by a tweet from our man!
@DavidArchie
An entertaining breakfast! RT @shaycarl: Just had breakfast with the handsome and amazingly talented @DavidArchie http://instagram.com/p/mnwLGuEIOs/
@DarcyJoanna
@shaycarl Remembering when Shay was at the David Archuleta concert and yelling to him from the @z103idaho van! rel="nofollow">https:// … …
FROM STARPULSE
You may want to check our HELLO ELDER ARCHULETA PAGE for some very interesting updates 🙂
https://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2012/03/hello-elder-archuleta-4
@DavidArchie
Mint brownies with some returned missionaries from our mission in Chile. Fun walking down memory lane 🙂 pic.twitter.com/ZnX8pRkGOx
@SairaPJ
My brother got to meet @DavidArchie ! 🙂 3 more months til I see my brother http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BlNrvjpCUAAOJ8n.jpg:large
Now this would be a sight to see!
@DavidArchie
I was just dancing to #Happy like you’ve never seen me with my family last night. @Pharrell is a good soul. http://elitedaily.com/music/pharrell-sobs-tears-of-joy-while-watching-the-world-dance-to-happy/ …
LOL, of course he would love that song!
Something to salivate about…
Nut★Ella † @DamionJobling
Dont tell anyone keep it shhh and we wont stop dreaming @DavidArchie nearly finished writing this #dreaming
Nut★Ella † @DamionJobling
You guys dont even have a clue whats coming #suprise #dreaming @DavidArchie
Nut★Ella † @DamionJobling
@archftw count down …? July 4th 🙂
Bonnie @archftw
Yea but do you? We’re good at #dreaming 🙂 “RT @DamionJobling: You guys dont even have a clue whats coming #suprise #dreaming @DavidArchie
@DavidArchie
Now understanding Spanish, I just had a great talk/interview with a great man: my grandpa. Thanks Papi Wili pic.twitter.com/UW4deRPFr4
@DavidArchie
Ahora que podemos comunicarnos en español, tuve una gran conversación con un gran hombre: mi abuelo. Gracias Papi. pic.twitter.com/MGhzGXS0BD
Our guy is getting some more tweets from interesting folks!
@stuart_edge
@DavidArchie Hey man, I saw you met with @shaycarl the other day. I do Youtube as well and am an RM, so if you ever need advice, hit me up!
JR you posted:
Nut★Ella † @DamionJobling
@archftw count down …? July 4th 🙂
July 4th!!!! I wonder what that is about -- makes me kind of excited.
This is interesting… What do you think?
In its ABOUT section —
Seventy3 Creative is the coming together of two amazing musicians who each also have outstanding music management experience. Sam Schultz and Jacob Jones became acquainted as Schultz assisted Jones’ band Fictionist to finish in the top 4 of a national Rolling Stone magazine band promotion contest. The contest ultimately lead to Fictionist signing a record deal with Atlantic Records.
…
This current project, combining the experience and passion of Sam Schultz and Jacob Jones, under the business named Seventy 3 Creative, has already captured the pursuing interest of many up and coming artists, as well as music executives on both the east and west coasts. They are aggressively taking on opportunities to work with bands like Fictionist, The Neighbors, David Archuleta, Megan Joy, David Osmond, Ryan Innes & Lindsey Stirling.he list of artists seeking them out to aid in pursuing their careers is growing daily.
Another article on Sam Schultz mentions David again…
http://universe.byu.edu/2014/03/25/owner-of-sammys-shakes-up-provo-music-scene/
So back in 2009, Sam & David have collaborated
MARLIE -- some are speculating that his 1st appearance might be for the July 4th festivities -- fairly safe gig for him.
There are rumors that he may sing for a wedding this Sunday 🙂
Hmmm, Stadium of Fire, maybe?
@DavidArchie
Visited some neighbors (and some fun ones at that!) at the Murray Greenhouse Foundation today 🙂
https://twitter.com/DavidArchie/status/457230130956337152/photo/1
It would appear that Kelli, the girl pictured with David at the 73website got considerable follow-through from some avid Archies. Par for the course, LOL
Kelli Sprunt @KelliSprunt
My twitter & FB have been blowing up since that David pic was posted. So for all you asking, gotta clear some things up. I’m just a fan!
Kelli Sprunt @KelliSprunt
I work for an artist development company called @Seventy3Music and my boss is a friend of David’s from years ago. Now you all can relax 🙂 ✌️
@thatvballgirl42
So uh @DavidArchie you met my mom a little bit ago…and I’m way jealous!! pic.twitter.com/8I7uyOIcTX
This one is posted over at DAVenezuela’s FB
@MietraAarabi 2m
First picture together since before the mission #ILoveWhenFriendsComeHome http://instagram.com/p/nKETimPVUG/
@DavidArchie
Jammin’ to oldies on a record player… good times 🙂 pic.twitter.com/njkfyMW7AP
There seems to be a lot of sightings of David lately. Some of them seems to bode well for us fans. 🙂
I hope there is a performance in there somewhere.
Disney Dreaming never fails to cover anythingDavid. Even his recent rip to the museum made their postings 🙂
24 May 2014
David Archuleta Visits The Museum Of Natural History
David Archuleta just paid a visit to the Museum Of Natural History! David has been keeping really busy since returning home from his 2 year Mission, and it sounds like he had a blast at the Museum!
David shared the fun photo below along with posting:
Looks like fun!
David has also been spending his time working on brand new music, including a new song he wrote in Spanish!
According to FB Chile -- David, shopping
JR!!! So glad to see you back.
I’ve wanted to post, to write an article, but I’m not sure about it. Anyway, welcome back!
Oh come on Marlie. WRITE AWAY! hehe