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Thrilling tour finale performance of “Angels” in Tulsa. Wow, David. Just wow.
Update: Thanks to ronaldsf for the new video mix.
Whoever thought David was inarticulate hasn’t been paying attention. Bittersweet is certainly the word, even for us.
Keeping in mind the fact that they do get their pound of flesh first, last, and always, I do have to credit the whole Idol machine for at least one thing when it comes to our boy. David does not strike me as the kind of artist who would have had the gumption, the temerity–perhaps even the ambition–to have carved out on his own anything like the kind of career he is likely to have now. Sure, any artist is going to get a major boost of an opportunity from Idol, but many of those artists might have also found ways on their own, eventually, to make their mark. I’m not so sure about David. I almost hate to say it, but someone like David may have needed American Idol’s Borg-like indoctrinations more than most. There’s a reason why he grew up on it, why he was destined for it.
More, even, than for a ready-made public, David needed Idol for himself. I think it might have been Justin Guarini who said that American Idol is like a hyper-intensive master class of all things entertainment. Like the Hollywood studio system of old, the immersion into everything from production to press to legal that the top ten contestants experience helps them learn in the span of a year what it takes most other performers five or ten years to absorb–and that’s if they pursue it with zeal and have a lot of luck. David is a fast learner (the improvement in just his public demeanor from a year ago is unmistakable), but he is not a spotlight-seeker. I wonder if he would have insinuated himself into situations that offered anywhere near the analogous experiences he’s had as a result of this mixed-blessing of a show.
On the one hand, I couldn’t be happier to see him leaving AI behind (gosh, I just dread seeing his clips–or, God forbid, him–showing up on cheap syndications of American Idol Rewind). On the other hand, David may never again be in a position to be so available to his public and so protected and supported by his peers at the same time. He’ll be on his own, now.
Well, maybe not entirely. He’s got us.
Yup, downloaded the new vid. And I can confirm that there were no edits since the hi-def version was posted to the director’s site a week ago …
Juliebug #150, that is too cute! He’s becoming such a tease! 🙂
Hi everyone! Just dropping by…
CRUSH is now #2 most searched lyric on Yahoo
And if anyone is interested, the music video is now available in iTunes 🙂
Show the love guys, that’s where we are good at right?
CYL!
ps: FREO -- may I PM you?
Just bought my copy. There’s an ad for it on the front page of iTunes! Go Jive!
We were all schooled in how to give a final performance after watching the Tulsa performances. David sang Angels like Robbie Williams was some distant relative. He owned the song. Someone has said that the background singers applauded after the performance. He poured his heart into every run, every yeah, yeah, yeah, every Archubounce. all the way to the final crescendo. He raised his hands in total exhilaration and emotional exhaustion.
After seeing all the Tulsa performances on video now, WYSYLM is, by far, in my opinion, the most powerful he has done. The fact that he was fighting back tears, but fought through that to deliver a standout memory, shows his professionalism.
But what also blew me away was his composure during the preamble, as well as afterwards. He was a bit more serious, and very elequent, I thought. He said exactly the right things when presented with the sign and dinner invitation. He surely has come a long way.
What hasn’t change, though, is that I can’t take my eyes off of him while he is performing. I want to see when he is serious, when he laughs, when he shuts his eyes, when he says “whew”, when he giggles, how he is going to flirt during the “your love” part, how powerful “fly” will be, etc. etc.
I’m gonna really really miss this.
Wahoo! I also just downloaded the Crush video.
Wow it is amazing how much you have to read if you are late one day.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents. That Tulsa performance is extraordinary, supreme. David was feeling every single note. He made me feel like bouncing on my seat too, like grabbing his voice and melting myself in it. I am not musical gifted at all, and it still amazes me how he can do a different version every time. I swear! I enjoy every performance.
I am just so happy for him. Love all the updates, the cookies conversions, the international efforts, the rising charts, everything.
I hope he gets a good rest, at least for a couple of days, you know, doing the normal things a 17 year old would do. His siblings must
miss him too.
Panamom,
If I was him, I’d lock myself in my bedroom, turn off the phone, lay down in my own bed, snuggle under the covers and not come out for 4 days, except to eat and pee. LOL!
Guys, has anyone heard from SILVERFOXE? Last she posted, she & her son would work on her videos, right?
Am just concerned she may have over-ODD’ed or something… In other words, I MISS YOU DEE! Haha.
Care for some on & off-stage wacky moments of the best top 10 AI ever produced? Check out this best of tour tribute -- cool!
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Enjoy!
pastel on #155 Re Angel’s and the response of the backup singers, try to re-visit the video and look closely at the right side corner of the video -- at 3:47-4:00 -- you can clearly see how amazed they were! 🙂
David gets a frog to go with the Beta fish…that sadly he had to give to Michael Johns family.
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I’m glad the topic at hand is graduation. Because graduation is a time to look back and reminisce, and though Rascal, you have made me admit that alot of good has come out of American Idol, I’m not telling them!. lol First, I have been introduced to 12 amazing people. As I have watched American Idol, I have seen
some of the best of humanity. I have seen acts of compassion, like when Chikezie immediately grabs Danny and hugs him when Danny was voted off, or of the time Syesha hid David A from the cameras because David was so upset during Brooke’s farewell. I have seen discovery, as Carly finally broke out of her shell and took control of the stage. There was support; when David C came and joined David A in a sit out (?) during the idiotic “chose who’s safe” situation. Tenacity, as Syesha and Kristy Lee again and again ended up in the bottom, but still giving their best and improving with each performance. And, there was courage. When Brooke defended Kristy Lee and David A defended Jason. As I look back at season 7, there are so many wonderful memories, and I wish the class of ’08 the very best in the years to come.
cutter12#162, I completely agree: this was simply the best top 10 we’ve seen coming off AI. Their group dynamic was the most impressive and the most likeable. I wish them all well, and I imagine one of the reasons we haven’t seen much blogging from any of them, post-tour, must be that they’re all a bit down from having said goodbye to their friends. That, or they’re all catching up on sleep.
I can understand feeling down, because that’s how I’m feeling in a way. Just a certain sadness. It doesn’t help that this sadness is compounded by 1) the eventual economic collapse of our country, and the ridiculous turn our presidential campaigns have taken in not addressing this in meaningful ways and 2) some personal issues (I recently did a follow-up to a breast biopsy exam and awaiting the results). Six months ago, the results brought back good news, and I’m hoping all is still good.
It’s thinking about all this that I had a certain epiphany about David. Earlier this year, around the time that Heath Ledger, an actor whom I admired, died, I had my first mammogram. Because I revealed that I had a sister who had breast cancer, the medical staff got overly rigorous and basically put me through a lot of stress. Each time, the results came back, I had to do one follow up after another. When they finally announced that I had to have a biopsy, I was in anxiety overdrive (I’m a natural worrywart, so these kinds of things don’t help). Anyway, I am remembering now that it was that evening -- after being told about having to do this procedure -- that I was aimlessly watching TV and came across David for the first time singing “Heaven” (which is why I had to use that particular avatar -- “hello, gorgeous!” and all that). One star falls (Heath), another one is born (David).
Those of you who already know about my discovery of David won’t know I had discovered him while there was certain turmoil in my life. It all happened for a reason, I like to think. I imagine Jeff would say, “Somebody up there must have wanted you to hear David sing” because I did swear I wouldn’t watch American Idol after season 6.
I’m so glad I had his voice to listen to, and nothing matched the exhilaration of getting negative results from the biopsy. The rest of the season for me was all positive thinking and optimism and hope (and, yes, getting carried away with Obama’s hope train too). So, here I am, once again, dealing with this issue, but this time dealing with it as David moves into a different phase, and I’m hoping for myself the follow-up exam will bring back good news. I’m vaguely worried but not as much as I was going through all this the first time.
Anyway, as I said, I have a certain epiphany, just from the calm that David’s voice has brought to my life. If our nation, and by extension the world, is on the brink of economic and political collapse, who are we going to need to listen to for comfort and calm? David is coming to us and entering the entertainment world at a time when we’re going to need him with his “message songs”, better yet, when those message songs need to be delivered by a voice that already suggests something of the divine.
As Americans, we all thought we were “too cool” to need such a beacon of light and hope (why David eventually didn’t win the title), but we’re seeing David appear now on the scene for a reason. We’re going to need him to be our calm in the storms that are on their way.
I’m grateful for this year for many reasons, and David is one of them.
Thanks for hearing me out.
Hello Gorgeous {{{hug}}} I would hear you out any day on any topic. I am so sorry you’re going through this.
Anxiety itself is hell! And your current personal concerns on top of all the OTHER mess…aauuggh! (Eminent economic collapse!) Just worrying can be dangerous!
Do continue to take in all of the healing vibe that listening to David perform can give you. (And just watching David being David! It’s all so powerful. It amazes me.) Silly for me to even say that, because I know you will.
You are in my prayers and all my fingers and toes are crossed for you.
hello gorgeous, there is never any need to thank us for hearing you out. Thank you for sharing. You already said exactly what I wanted to say in the hope of soothing your anxious heart. “It all happened for a reason, I like to think.” I really do think that way. As bad as things are sometimes, you know there is a reason even if it’s not apparent right away. And we all know that is also how our wise beyond his years David thinks. You are in my prayers as well because there is power in praying. Hug from me too.
beebee and vermeer (((hugs))) thank you so much for your well wishes!
Hello Gorgeous, you are not alone, the whole world is worrying about the current economic situation, but just as David once said during the AI “you have to keep going, always have to concentre on the positive side of everything” ….and ….”despite what you are going through there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Don’t worry too much about the result of your breast biopsy exam. The more important part is how you will handle it whatever the outcome. Hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst.
Your present pessimism could be because you are missing David, I reckon. I have been feeling very sad the last two days although it should be the most happy and exciting two days, I got to spent some time with my distant relatives and I heard “CRUSH” playing on radio for the first time.
So you take care, be brave!
Hi vermeer, thanks for the link (#123). That’s funny--even tho’ he’s outdoors instead, I seem to be capturing “the life for me”--or so he says! Sure, when it’s further along, I’d be happy to share, but don’t hold your breath, this one’s a huge canvas, and likely to take months. Ironically, I aspire to give it a Vermeer-like quality--one of my favorite painters--yours too I presume!! For now, a little experiment with the gravitar, if it works, you’ll see my “self portrait”.
HoustonRufus -- So glad to see you back, and having fared relatively well through the hurricane.
hello gorgeous (#163) -- all best wishes for your results, I’m very familiar with that angst-inducing scenario, and hope all continues to be good news.
hey rascal, iTunes has no reviews of the Crush vid -- who better than you for the job?!
anyone? -- Speaking of the Crush vid, did I get a bum version? It stops and lurches a lot. The director’s cut runs smoothly, the larger iTunes file is *annoying*. (Maybe it’s the program, which was just upgraded?)
OK, the gravatar experiment didn’t work! That’s not my self portrait, unfortunately! hahahahahaha
Hello Gorgeous {{{hugs}}} from across the seas. Yes things happen for a reason. Just think of positive things and great that you are religious in whatever medical exam you need to go through. We are here to listen.
After party video from Tulsa -- remember the pix I posted above re pokemon and post it notes?
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Poor Ray: “Do you not understand you’re not on the line” hahahahaha
Hello Gorgeous, You are in my thoughts and prayers. And, I am so glad that you have found comfort in David’s singing. I hope you find comfort here also, there are many people who are wishing you the best. I too get so exasperated over how the current political arena is being played out. My co-workers are about 70-30 split on the candidates and I keep thinking to myself “HOW CAN YOU BE SO BLIND!” . I know that 30% is probably thinking the same thing, lol. But, as Diana #167 reminds us, concentrate on the positive and there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. Please keep us informed. You are in my prayers and my fingers are officially crossed.
Caseydog -- #143 -- huge hugs to you my friend! Huge… It’s nice to see you 🙂 🙂
E!!!! So glad to see you-I’ve been away delivering my baby to college…my house is now ODDly quiet, but it’s a peaceful quiet -- she’s in love with Charlotte NC! And so I am at peace 🙂
We’re in the next phase of our journey with David Archuleta and I’m ready! Bring it on!!
Thanks, everyone! I’m feeling better already!
Of course, finally getting some sleep helps.
Diana#167, how perceptive of you to realize that my present feelings are a reaction to missing David. See what a light he is, and how once he’s gone, we’re left to wallow in darkness?
I guess I’ll be stopping by here regularly for my ODD fix.
I will be thinking about you hello gorgeous as you await the news of your test results.
hello gorgeous, you said: “David is coming to us and entering the entertainment world at a time when we’re going to need him with his “message songs”, better yet, when those message songs need to be delivered by a voice that already suggests something of the divine.
As Americans, we all thought we were “too cool” to need such a beacon of light and hope (why David eventually didn’t win the title), but we’re seeing David appear now on the scene for a reason. We’re going to need him to be our calm in the storms that are on their way.”
No one can tell me that David should have come on the scene any sooner or any later than he did. He did exactly what he needed to do at exactly the right time. I know it. Thanks for articulating.
And as a seriously laid back person, I’m sending some calming energy your way and to any other ‘worry warts’ out there. Send your David-love outward today instead of keeping it inside! It’s amazing what happens.
I mixed the 2 best videos from Tulsa together to better preserve this awesome performance. It’s at:
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Beautiful work, ronaldsf! Thanks for doing this! 🙂
Hello Gorgeous -- Positive energy and thoughts to you as you await your news.
Ronaldsf -- great mix -- thanks!
I am scouring stores for the J-14 Oct Issue which will have a spread of David -- supposed to be released today. Geez--I am reliving my tween years again -- lol!
Silverfoxe -- we miss your joy!
Dang it Ronaldsf, what are you doing to me? It is most assuredly not a good idea for me to be seen crying at work!!
By the way, I thought of doing the exact same thing (I think you and I have waaaay too much in common — check your YouTube subscription comments). Hope you don’t mind if I replace the embedded video here with yours.
Thanks, my friend.
(((((((((((((Hello Gorgeous)))))))))))))))
I hear ya. And I wish you all the best.
Hello Gorgeous -- I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers.
Hi Rascal!
Sure, of course, no problem if you embed the video! I *really* liked those closeups of David gritting his teeth, looking up in the air at “I look above!”, etc., etc., and totally FEELING the song, and I really wanted to put this together! Does it help if I upload the original 20MB to Mediafire or not?
And P.S. rascal -- not only am I “subscribed” to barbralove -- I AM barbralove! Whodathunk?
highervibe- I just purchased my I-tunes copy of the CRUSH video and it is very choppy and out of sync. I had also just loaded up the “supposedly” better quality version for I-tunes uploads. Hmm. What’s going on here?
rascal- the new look for notingdavid is beautiful and so easy to read. Thank you so much for all that you do for David and for us, his fans.
I just viewed the remix with tears in my eyes and my heart just ripped open. He is believing every word as he is singing this and now I do, too.
Thank you for this wonderful remix. It is one for the ages.
What really gets to me in the new video is — well there’s several parts actually — but especially during the bridge when he’s belting out the long note. He’s feeling to intensely and he brings you *with him.*
Pure joy, pure pathos -- so terrible in its power. It gets me every time.
ronaldsf,
Great work on the remix. If you don’t mind, please upload and link it for us.
Well…You know, I’ve been doing pretty good lately. David has inspired me to be better at “watching my language.” So forgive me….it’s David’s fault….HOLY SHIT! That remix is incredible!
Robbie needs to have a warrant put out for David’s arrest…for theft of song. Or at the very least a restraining order so that he’ll not do anymore covers of Robbie’s songs. LOL! For that matter, so should Ryan, Sam and Josh. tee hee…
Here’s the video, for everyone to download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzhwweqayzm
I wonder how the general public would view David if he had “let loose” like this throughout AI (before Finale Night, that is), and if he had been able to play the entire “Angels.” This really is a song that needs to build up.
But of course this is all theoretical, because it took AI for David to get to this point. And we WILL see David’s fame, talent, and power grow in the months to come.
Thank you Ronaldsf. Also purchased my CRUSH video from iTunes. Loved seeing David’s picture for his premiere video on the front page, top center of the iTunes store. Makes my day!!!!!
I didn’t download the director’s cut. Is the itunes version exactly the same or did they re-edit?
Ronaldsf -- Kudos and thanks for the *awesome* video remix!!! Wow, David, indeed!
ram -- I figured out that the iTunes version plays OK if no other programs or windows are open. None. I have a ton of memory on this PC, so I don’t get why that would be, but it’s a workaround.
archu_adorable -- no, it’s the same as the director’s cut. It’s a larger file size, so the iTunes version doesn’t play smoothly for at least two of us so far.
ronaldsf: the remix is stunning. This song is so powerful, I can hardly breathe.
hello gorgeous: I send you a hug and the words: “And down the waterfall, wherever it may take me, I know that life won’t break me;
when I come to call, she won’t forsake me.”
notingDavid family: I love you guys!
Thanks Ronaldsf . I think the experience of David is as much visual as aural. His facial expression in the most moving performances says, “Pay attention! This is important!”
thanks ronaldsf for the link…Awesome. What can I say that hasn’t been said?? I need his voice; that sums it up for me>
Hugs to you hello gorgeous- I have played that waiting game as well. Peace.
thanks ronaldsf for the link…Awesome. What can I say that hasn’t been said?? I need his voice; that sums it up for me>
Hugs to you hello gorgeous- I have played that waiting game as well. Peace.
oops!!!
By now I am probably one of the few people who has not heard Crush on their local radio stations, but I live in a very small town and I figured it would take them foreeevvvrrr to play it. Well, I was in a store today and Crush came on the radio! I said (more like screamed) -- Oh my gosh, that is David Archuleta! As another customer (whom I know) and the clerk looked at me strangely -- I think silverfoxe is rubbing off on me:)
The clerk asked me, “Who is it?” Soooo that led to my gushing all about David and she said, “Oh, my sister liked him -- she went to see him in concert”. She also said her sister thought he should have won. Soooo that led to more conversation about how my online friends (all of you) would assure her sister not to worry -- David is doing just fine.
Please excuse my excitement -- I cannot believe how this 17 year old has taken over my life! I truly felt such a “rush” when I finally heard Crush being played on the radio! David is keeping me young at heart for sure!
ronaldsf, what a great idea to merge the two videos taking the best part from each, audio from one, visual from the other. Brilliant! Thank you for helping preserve this awesome Tulsa performance.
highervibe, if you don’t mind sending me your self-portrait you tried to put up here, here’s my email: [email protected]. I can send you mine!
RonaldSF: Thanks so much for your skill in synching up these two videos. Wow, David lipsynching with himself. I’m guessing your efforts were pretty much a labor of love. The combined version is just fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Rascal: I loved your comment “He is learning how to be simultaneously lost in the song (allowing the universal to flow) and present for his audience.” As I watched the video, I thought I noticed that his eyes were open much more frequently than in past renditions. It also looked like he had a bit more of a joyful expression on his face (versus the more serious earnestness in past performances). He just totally radiates the essence of the song.
hello gorgeous: I’m sending lots of love your way. May you experience peace.
Thank you SO much, ronaldsf, for this keepsake. It takes my breath… love the little smile he can’t contain when he nails the high note. Each time I watch it I notice my pulse racheting up as the song builds.. and this after watching ALL the show videos and 3 times in person. What astounding growth as a performer and what a gift to us all. Mari
if it hasn’t been mentioned, stop by ETOnline or FOD where the video of behind the scene for the filming of Crush is available. David conducting a tour of the set and talking with so much more assurance now. He’s our guy.
Hey.. Entertainment Tonite just broadcast the segment at 7:35 ET.. interspersed with some of the actual video clips. Nice job, David!
Thanks again, guys. I really am in a much better mood and not dwelling on things as much. Just goes to show what staying up in the wee hours of the morning will do to you! I do appreciate all the well wishes here.
On another note, it’s encouraging to see David’s pic all over the Internet -- Jive is really promoting the single, and Access Hollywood and ETOnline have covered his blog! I even saw somewhere that he’s on the list of celebrities invited to the Emmy Awards; how cool would it be if he and Cook presented?
Hey Juliebug! When you said “Robbie needs to have a warrant put out for David’s arrest…for theft of song. Or at the very least a restraining order so that he’ll not do anymore covers of Robbie’s songs.” Love the sentiment behind that! But it occurred to me (stand back folks, pea brain has coherent thought) that if it’s true that “Angels” will be on David’s CD (I’d heard Jeff A. told a fan that this is likely) whether it’s a conscious intent or not, that would certainly be a very nice way for David to “repay” Robbie (after all, he’d get royalties) for the opportunity to sing it throughout the AI Tour (so freaking brilliantly—read: usurp it and make it his OWN, like he did WYSYLM and drive us all mad with ecstasy!). I’m thinkin’ any artist whose music David Archuleta chooses to cover can only be way good news for said artist. (er, well, his Beatles via Stevie Wonder WCWIO *incident* notwithstanding, lol but…) My point? If “Angels” winds up on his debut CD, I’m thinkin’ Robbie Williams should be sending David Archuleta a dozen ROSES every week for the foreseeable future! lol!
General Question: Who wrote “When You Say You Love Me” anyway?
refnaf! Hiya!
True, Beebee! Maybe they should be praying for him to do a cover of their songs. LOL!
beebee -- a song title can’t be copyrighted, and there are various songs with that title, but the “Groban” version of that song--now and forever known as ***David’s**** version of that song… appear to be HAMMOND, MARK FORD and SCOFFIELD, ROBIN A, according to ASCAP.
I wonder when the site will update their database to show David as the performer. Hmmm.
I think like Star Search David needed a vehicle to make him get out there-he loves to sing but like many artists of all media you have to sell yourself also. David only wants people to buy the record if they like it. He took back seat in most of the interviews with Cook who is the word nerd. He is only 17 though and has accomplished and grown so much. He was so amazing with the fans. Do you suppose he is going to miss that contact?
I do hope he really can spend a few days of family time. I know how much it means to me just to have all the family sit down to dinner together. He listens to his fans so well his brother and sisters have to have missed him. And he will want to catch up on their lives. I imagine for a little while he wants to be just David-son, brother and friend.