Snippet Heaven Here!
The Mothership was kind enough to provide an easier embeddable soundcloud player. Make sure you share your comments on the OS. BTW, did you notice, we now have 5 snippets now? – ANGEL and BSMS is up!
For mobile device users – This soundcloud link will play all 5 snippets on repeat! HERE Enjoy!
A Note on Highway Records
So the BEGIN. will be released by Highway Records, formerly known as Lightwave Records, is a subsidiary of Shadow Mountain . Wiki indicates…
Excel Entertainment Group
On November 15, 2004, Deseret Book announced that it had acquired Excel Entertainment Group, a 10-year old company particularly known for its LDS cinema productions and record labels (Highway Records, Embryo Records, Joyspring Records). Jeff Simpson, the founder and president of Excel, became the merged company’s new executive vice president. Both companies are privately held, so terms of the deal were not publicly released. However, Deseret Book management assures that it will take a hands-off approach to managing Excel. Although some Excel employees were relocated to Shadow Mountain music at Deseret Book headquarters, most remained at the separate Excel headquarters in Salt Lake City. Shortly after the merger between the two record labels, many of the recording artists on the new Shadow Mountain label were dropped from their contract.[4]
This is such a cool GIF from iheartarchie:
~ JR
ps: Reposting the promo videos I made for the 1st 3 clips
SOWK + TC + DGU
ps2: We are halfway through! Here’s the promo vid for the 5 clips!
SOWK + TC + DGU + ANGEL + BSMS
ps3: BOTW + EVERYBODY HURTS
ps4: PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE)
ps5: BEAUTIFUL promo vid
And since we are on the topic of beautiful…
ps7: 10-CLIP PROMO VID
Nice gift!! Yes leave a comment on Official Site too. I think if David has any time to look on his Day off, it would be a quick look there.
Thanks for always keeping us up to date JR.
BEGIN. available at Best Buy, too!
http://bit.ly/L0mdE5
That makes pre-order available in
Deseret Books
WalMart
Barnes & Noble
Best Buy
WOWHD
Others should follow
For mobile device users -- click on the link to the OS then click on the word BEGIN and the SoundCloud link will play all 5 snippets on repeat!
Ok,
“my aaaaeeeyyysss down below…”
is now officially eclipsed by
“may you faaa-e-yyyand some comfort here…”
thud
FOR MOBILE USERS….. 😀 to hear the snippets seamlessly
http://soundcloud.com/officialdavidarchuleta/sets/begin-4
So the BEGIN. will be released by Highway Records, formerly known as Lightwave Records.
From Wiki
SNIPPET BUZZ
http://www.jasonthegleek.com/2012/07/07/american-idols-david-archuleta-previews-his-upcoming-album-begin-mp3-listen/
Even BENCH promotes David!
bench/ @benchtm
“@DavidArchie: Hey guys if you have not heard the BEGIN. snippets head to David’s Official SoundCloud here —> http://t.co/4Cb55EbL (ks)”
I am loving all the buzz BEGIN. is getting. I really hope it does well. Kicks some you-know-what!
Rickey posts snippets:
http://www.rickey.org/david-archuleta-begin-mp3-previews/
We are halfway through! Check out this 5-clip promo vid. Made while cooking lunch -- I can’t resist, LOL
I wish Kari would post the whole set of the trax. Am almost done with ideas for the promo vid, lol
It would appear that Amazon JPN is ready to accept pre-orders for BEGIN. A friend from Japan emailed me, teasing me about it, hehe
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Begin-David-Archuleta/dp/B008FVZHEK/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1341647001&sr=8-22
MORE SNIPPET BUZZ
http://reynthology.blogspot.com/2012/07/david-archuleta-new-album-begin-mp3.html
@gemzone
Finally @DavidArchie ‘s Touch My Hand has 1,000,009 views!!! We have finally got him over ! million!!!
More Buzz Snippet:
http://www.emusicality.com/2012/07/david-archuleta-begin-album-previews.html
Buzz continues 🙂
http://www.mjsbigblog.com/david-archuleta-5-song-begin-preview-audio.htm
Listen to 5 snippets from the upcoming album of covers from Season 7 American Idol alum, David Archuleta.
Yes, that’s right. David is in Chile right now, serving on a Mormon mission, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t stock up the goodies to serve to his fans while he’s away!
BEGIN, an album of covers, is set to be released on August 7.
Have to give props to Kurt Bestor for keeping David’s voice front & center. If we go by the snippets, there is no heavy handed production which is as it should if you have a voice like David.
This album will be epic! Thanks so much David for being always thoughtful
This is so cool. Promo vid for SOWK using
new footagecr quinnblairwaldorf--> OK uploader said that the new footage is not David, that she got it from another indie artist.
Make sure you watch in 720HD!
MORE BUZZ SNIPPET:
http://cartermatt.com/25983/american-idol-notes-david-archuleta-carrie-underwood-and-more/
MOOOARR 🙂
http://www.justinbreathes.com/music/david-archuleta-begin-previews-tracklist/
WOOT!WOOT!
Kurt Bestor@kurtbestor
We just finished mixing David Archuleta’s new CD “Begin.” Will miss working daily with such a great talent. La paz y la buena suerte, David.
The last sentence means -- “Peace and good luck, David!”
Ok, BEGIN is now available for pre-order in amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Begin-David-Archuletta/dp/B008FVZHEK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341820036&sr=8-1&keywords=begin+david+archuletta
Spelling of his name is wrong. Twitted them about it, hehe
JR -- I agree about Kurt Bestor’s production of these songs -- it seems like they took their time and the mix is perfect -- the music complements the voice. Can’t wait for the album to be released!
Snippets 6 & 7 -- BOTW and EH are up! Look up!
MAJOR WARNING!
7 clips out, 3 more to go
Beautiful
Pride
Broken
What are the odds that my most anticipated songs are the last to be previewed, LOL.
Dear Kari, you do realize that we are all dying to hear the lone original song from BEGIN. right? Pls don’t leave us BROKEN for too long, ok? 🙂
One things for sure: by August 7, we’re toast, folks!
Promo vid for 6th & 7th snippets
GREAT INITIAL STANDING
suttygal
@kariontour @DavidArchie It’s Sooo good to see BEGIN. in the #1 spot selling at @DeseretBook #2 @walmart also @WowHD #3 !!! :)))
MORE REPORTS ON CURRENT STANDING IN OTHER OUTLETS
@janey79
RT @djafanTheVoice:BEGIN. by @davidarchie snippets > http://soundcloud.com/officialdavidarchuleta/sets Best Seller #1 @walmart #12 @amazon #3 @wow_hd #1 @DeseretBook
#12 in amazon, despite the wrong spelling of his name, LOL
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Music-Easy-Listening/zgbs/music/67171/ref=zg_bs_nav_m_2_37#1
LMAO over this comment @ MJ’s
David has such creative fans
@archuletaphils
WOW!!! RT @ChelseaBreeann1: I Made This! @kariontour @DavidArchie http://pic.twitter.com/zSSZGPyH
The world is also spazzing andbuzzing over BEGIN.!
Brazil
http://www.americanidol.com.br/noticias/ouca-uma-previa-de-somewhere-know-de-david-archuleta/
Germany
http://archuletafansgermany.com/tag/soundcloud/
Malaysia
http://itsarushworld.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/
Poland
http://allaboutmusic.pl/david-archuleta-powraca-z-nowym-albumem-begin/
Vietnam
http://vov.vn/Home/Me-man-voi-album-sap-phat-hanh-cua-David-be/20127/216391.vov
hey guess what? BEGIN is no #1 Easy Listening at Amazon!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/music/67171/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_m_1_3
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
PRIDE is up!
http://davidarchuleta.com/home/?p=4734
I planned to just wait the last 3 snippets and make a 10-clip promo vid. But Kari teases, LOL and unleashes PRIDE, GAH!
So here is the promo vid
A beautifully written piece by TOfan
@snowangelzz
http://snowangelzz.com/2012/07/09/somewhere-to-begin
JR -- thanks for the link to Tofan’s article -- it is so right on!
Loving all the clips and buzz!! Love all the You tubes presenting each song.
Thanks for Snowangelz article. Like Marlie I find it so meaningful and heartfelt. It is nice to see the Fans more at peace with David’s decision for his life.
Blessings to you gals for keeping the Archives and the Fan site going. I really appreciate it!!
American Idol Forum @idolfanforum
David Archuleta: ‘Begin’ Album Preview! – Just Jared Jr.: Just Jared Jr.David Archuleta: ‘Begin’ Album Preview!J…
http://www.justjaredjr.com/2012/07/10/david-archuleta-begin-album-preview/
Archies -- great fans!
@TheKidsChapter
Video from Crush Kids’ Cancer: The Kids’ Chapter team! http://www.thekidschapter.org/2012/07/video- …
#8 @ Top 10 Vocal Pop
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Music-Vocal-Pop/zgbs/music/406646/ref=zg_bs_nav_m_2_37#1
He was #23 yesterday 🙂
Deseret Book @DeseretBook
YES! RT @toocute4words @DavidArchie I’m so excited & can’t wait for BEGIN.!!!! Will it be available in all Deseret Book Stores too?
physical copies!
WOW HD Yesterday 10:04 PM
Still amazed by how naturally he can move through different pieces like this!
Just thought I’d let you guys know that BEGIN. is available to pre-order on all of WOW HD’s sites with free shipping 🙂 http://www.wowhd.co.uk
WONDERWALL is featuring David’s BEGIN Previews, too! On their homepage 🙂
http://wonderwall.msn.com/music/David-Archuleta-682.celebrity
@DeseretBook: We’re asking on the DB Facebook page which @DavidArchie song you like best on #BEGIN Chime in! http://on.fb.me/MZpjxA
David Archuleta: ‘Begin’ Preview!
http://teenstarsworld.com/2012/07/10/david-archuleta-begin-preview/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
http://davidarchuleta.com/home/?p=4633
We are Beautiful!! David said so!! loving all the clips!! and Buzz!!
Do you think we’ll hear a clip of Broken?? Not sure if I want a clip of that or not.
Anxious to hear the Whole Song and see what our David wrote.
Anticipation………………….
You know this is coming!
“BEAUTIFUL” promo vid
I dunno what’s wrong with the soundcloud widget but everytime I paste it, Beautiful is still not included
But you can find it here
http://soundcloud.com/officialdavidarchuleta?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter&utm_content=http://soundcloud.com/officialdavidarchuleta
Loving Beautiful and the You tube is great!!
Good news!
Forevermore now up in the following iTunes store! – Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
Posted a couple of close-up pix — just look up 🙂
Loving the Close-ups!! Oh My Those Green Eyes. Referred another new fan on Twitter to TheDavidChronicles. Some gal remarking she just discovered David!
Oh my goodness Heidi. She JUST discovered David? Did you tell her she needs a defib while unearthing the amazingness of David?
Heaven help her!
Oh, it is Beautiful! And so are those pics -- he’s just…gorgeous.
@jackryan love your BEAUTIFUL promo vid.
David is beautiful inside and out.
And those eyes (pic above)… Ahhhh, WOoOoOoWWW!!!
Truly, these snippets are killing us softly.
Been sleeping late lately, waiting Kari to post the snippets. But still, waking up in the morning feeling “Beautiful”. All Archies are Beautiful. David said so. 😉
One more song to go…
The most anticipated song…. “BROKEN”
Super excited… Think I’m gonna cry for this one.
Oh Dear JR Forgot to tell her about a Defib!!!!!!!!!!!! You may have killed her off already with that Close Up Photo of those beautiful Green eyes!! ha!
To Snippet or Not??? With Broken. I have not Willpower.
Thinking positive thought about David’s Devotional Concert July 15. So hope everyone is respectful, so they do more during the next two years!! Prayers!
Oh no HEIDI! She might be lying somewhere!!!! Hope she comes so we know she’s ok, LOL
OK BROKEN is up… Beware the weak of hearts. The kid is really out to slay us!
@DavidArchuleta BROKEN the 1 u wrote? IS beautiful I know it’s just a snippet but IT IS A SNIPPET OF A GLORIOUS EMOTIONAL HIGH. TY so much!
BROKEN…
it soars
it slays
it fills your lungs with glorious anticipation
it is all good and more
WE’RE TOAST COME AUG 7
Have I mentioned I LOVE Broken? LMAO
This will be the death of me, I think…
I think his stint in Manila, especially the sessions with his acting coaches did David a lot of good in opening up his creative juices and touching his inner sense -- as the sessions are meant to.
And we become the beneficiaries 🙂
SEARS also has pre-orders of BEGIN. and it is just $8.99
http://entertainment.sears.com/david-archuleta-begin/783027022926
From the OS,
Wow!Loving Broken!! Yes all of David’s acting and experiences have definitely just opened his creative juices flowing. There is no stopping him now. And of course all the experiences he is having now during his Mission will give him that much more Life experience!! So glad he is getting to sing and left us so much.
Goodnight JR and Marlie if you are lurking!!
The last single promo vid -- BROKEN
I truly wish BROKEN will released as a single… Am wishing it so badly like when I was a kid and looking at a star at night…
I love me some Cook, such a good sport LMAO
https://twitter.com/dayly_ent/status/223674826722775040/photo/1/large
I’be been traveling, but I got a tweet with the link for mobile users and, of course, listened to Broken about 99 times in a row.
I can’t wait for this album to release. Sales look good! I also hope Broken becomes a single. Some radio play would be good!
Coming out of lurkdom to say hello and add my wishes for Broken to get on radio. Can’t wait to hear the entire song. His voice moving up and down and through the notes is killing me over and over. ha ha you would think I would want to get off this ride. Heck NO!
Hello RAM! Welcome to TDC. Great that you delurked finally 🙂
Yes BROKEN is divine and this is one heck of a ride!
More on Coook on Archie
http://orangemagazinetv.com/2012/david-cook-exclusive-interview/
Orange Magazine TV: Do you still get in touch with David Archuleta?
David Cook: Uhm, you know, it’s been a while. Archie (David Archuleta’s nickname) just went on his two-year mission a few months back and I just haven’t got a chance to talk to him since then. But before that, you know, we did stay in a pretty steady contact… and a lot of us in Season 7, I think we all had a good year and everybody got along with each other and so, to this day, we still talk to each other as a group and just awesome. I love this guy and I’m so glad that I got to experience it with him.
It took some time but here you go — a 10-clip promo vid for BEGIN.
JR Love the video with all 10 clips and beautiful pictures!! Thanks for putting this together and the Promo!! Sweet Dreams!
Hey Ram! Haven’t seen you in a while. I’m with you, this is a roller coaster that I never want to get off!
More from Cook on Archie
“She’s so good and what’s scary about it is she’s young. It’s Archie [David Archuleta] territory, honestly,” he says with a laugh. “Archie is so good at such a young age… I think of Jessica the same way. She’s just really, really good…”
(Manila interview of David Cook http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/365855/david-cook-on-first-manila-visit-i-almost-got-forcefed-balut)
Just basing on the 19-sec clip:
Imagine if David is here, BROKEN can be released as a single — and he will have a hit!
The sound, the melody, that voice. BROKEN sounds fresh, relatable.
JR -- I love the promo vid!!…and can’t believe how you put something like that together so quickly……a talent I don’t have, but glad you do!! Have watch it a ton! Thanks!!
BYCHANCE -- I had fun doing them as am learning in the process. Thanks for liking them 🙂
Am so stoked for this album. Great songs. Fantastic vocals and great great original song — and we’re just talking of snippets! LOL
Just uploaded footage of David’s airport arrival, Jakarta cr kiosdai
David Archuleta @DavidArchie
Hey Guys! Would love to let David know what you all think of BEGIN. after hearing all the snippets. Do you have a favorite? (ks)
I replied to Kari/David that just from the snippets, for now, my fave are Broken, Pride, Don’t Give Up & SOWK
But that could change come 07 Aug, LOL
It is Josh Bradley’s bday today!
And MyDearWriter, too 😉
OS says:
New pic posted by Kari -- Young and grown-up Josh
https://twitter.com/kariontour/status/224470608883359744/photo/1/large
Cook on Jessica & David
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/15/12/david-cook-holds-successful-concert-araneta
Cook mentions David again!