I’m done. That’s it. I’ve decided for David, and I hope he listens to me. “Forget the hype. Forget the fanfare. Lose the distractions. Do what you do, and leave the rest, because what you do is extraordinary.”
I understand that he is a young man. Young. I get that, and I am happy for him. Oh, the special joy of youth. And I understand that music is a business. I understand that shtick and little girls’ tee shirts sell. I understand that he is a charismatic performer capable of mesmerizing 100,000 fans at a time. I understand that Zero Gravity is a great dance tune and that it was my favorite song of the solo tour. Noted, noted, and duly noted. I understand that I prefer the lava bomb to the sunshine.
And I also understand that David Archuleta is a masterful artist. “Do what you do David. And leave the rest.”
TriBeCa’s P.C. Richard & Son Theater is my new favorite venue in the whole world. Not even my living room would have been better….the acoustics are no good…too much furniture…and the lighting is all wrong. But the lighting and acoustics at the PC Richard Theater were surprisingly good. David’s voice sounded rich and full and resonant. The half filled little theater was a pleasure to behold. I was fortunate enough to stand front and center…front, front, center, center. Close enough to tie the crisp white laces of his new converse. The venue was intimate. Absent was the frenetic vibe of the mosh pit born of the solo tour. Here I was moshing without the moshing. No pushing, minimal screaming and no ringing in my ears. I was able to really concentrate on David-the-man. David the man. The artist.
David-the-18-year-old-chit-chatterer was charming and darling. He talked about MS and hibachi, about lettuce and touring and twittering. He seemed relaxed and happy. He said he was happy to be performing before such a small and intimate audience in a small and intimate venue. His smile seemed genuine and the Q & A was delightful. There he stood before us, an ordinary boy talking about ordinary things. He even whipped out his cell phone and twittered like every other ordinary twitterer. But. He also sang. David-the-artist sang.
While David-the-twitterer evoked smiles of amusement on the faces of the audience, most notably the 15 year old girls I was sharing space with, David-the-artist conjured a very different reaction. David-the-artist made these girls shake. And scream. And reach out. Their excitement and joy was a pleasure to witness.
David the artist sat at his keyboard and sang Angels. A song he has sung countless times and which he said he never tires of singing. Angels and 1000 Miles. Here he was stripped of the distractions, of the nonsense of the business, and got to the business of his art. His voice was controlled and pure and beautiful. As I watched him and the sound of his voice filled me, it seemed he was saying to me, “This is what I do. I am a real live person; an artist; and I sing. We all do something. I sing and this is my gift to you. I hope you like it.”
For all of the gifts that David has to share with us, for me, this is where he belongs. Simple and uncluttered. The simplicity lifts the extraordinary voice. You do not need to embellish a rose. Its exquisite beauty can be most completely appreciated when it does not have to compete for your attention.
As David continues on his artistic journey, I hope he sees in himself what I see in him: the exquisite beauty of a perfect voice, full of the subtleties of human emotion. Forget the hype. Forget the fanfare. Lose the distractions. Do what you do David, and leave the rest. Because what you do is extraordinary.
~happy
new avi TOfan? I didn’t do well on your sneakers quiz but I recognize THOSE sneakers, lol….
just popping in with a nugget for all you Twittering peeps~
Happy, don’t worry, this is just a temporary avi until your sneaker shot comes in … via Twitter maybe? 😆
Oh, and did you reach out as far as you can during TMH? 😉
…and for those who never get tired of hearing David speak~
David’s lastest tweet?? this was random, or was it? e-harmony? Funny..like HE would need e-harmony! hahahahaha!!
so apparently eharmony commercial says they can find people you’re compatible with based on your facial features…. uh? little lost lol 4 mins ago
OK, I am officially going over to vote for David as the best twitterer evvvveeeerrrr. LOL! I could not believe my first tweet from him on my phone just now was about eharmony and facial features. This guy will be the death of me yet. Someday they will find me with my fingers rigor mortised to the keyboard of my laptop. Why…how…when…did he get to be so fun? What are we going to do with him?
ppphhhhhhhhttttttt. My old life ain’t never coming back. Might as well face it, I’m addicted to David. And loving it! 😆
Rapture #116
pecanpie at FOD may like to hear your comments about David inspiring your daughter to get tested. She did an article on melanoma screening, but her email address says much more. I believe she is a physician.
davidsavedalife@gmail.com
Abrra
Angelica
Imagine I missed you earlier today?
Abrra
New blog from David..
Hey folks! I just wanted to let you know about my week really quick, and I’ll really try to not make it so long this time lol. So first of all, I hope everyone had a great weekend and Memorial Day. I had the chance to spend time with my family for the weekend! It was a lot of fun. We actually got to sit down and talk about some of our ancestors, which was really interesting. I also got to go to a concert with my mom and sister Memorial Day. It was the No Doubt concert, and they had Paramore on tour with them. There was also a band called The Sounds that was the 1st opening act. No Doubt were really friendly, and everyone that worked with them on tour kept saying how they’re the nicest and coolest people you could work for. It’s always good to know that, and I thought it was neat how all their employees spoke so highly of them.
So watching the show, we sat in our seats for Paramore’s set.. but moved to the side of the stage for No Doubt’s set. It was a really good show though. Paramore was another really cool group of people. I couldn’t believe that they’re the same age as me! It’s always neat to be able to talk to people your age in the industry who go through the same things you do. You can talk about music, but also just normal stuff people your age talk about haha. But a bunch of really cool people in Paramore. Gotta give them props, and Hayley can freakin’ sing! My little sister was in heaven at the concert, because she loves Paramore lol. I’m really glad that everyone I’ve gotten to meet has just been really cool so far. I always hear about all these horror stories and jerks out there, but it seems like all these people that I run into and meet are totally laid back and friendly. Even people that I hear rumors about, so don’t always believe rumors you guys. Rumors are nasty things haha.
I got to go to Greensboro, North Carolina to participate in a charity dinner for the radio station 1075 KZL. It was a Hibachi Japanese grill restaurant, and I (unfortunately for those at my table) got to try and cook the food haha. I have learned that I am not that great of a chef haha. I actually like almost caught myself on fire, but it was fun! I got to wear an apron and chef’s hat. I appreciate everyone at my table for coming and being good sports about my lack of cooking skills lol. So thanks you guys! I kept burning the food too lol, but hey I like food a little on the cooked side!
After North Carolina, I went to NYC to perform at the PC Richards Theater for Z100 contest winners. It was a small theater, not that many people since you had to win to get in, and I loved it! I felt so comfortable up there and had a blast. Have to thank everyone for coming for that! It’s probably one of my favorite shows I’ve ever done just because it was so laid-back and I got to interact with everyone there. Fun stuuufff. Well I think I’m going to a concert tonight! So I better get going to that, and I’ll talk to you all later.
Song for the day: The Man Who Can’t Be Moved -- The Script
Just when you think David the Twittermaster is beyond amazing, he ramps it up with a blog chock full o’ wonderfulness.
My fave bits:
“moved to the side of the stage for No Doubt’s set”… so was he, like, moshing? Thanks for the visual, David.
“I got to wear an apron and chef’s hat.” Not sure why this cracked me up so much … also my favourite part of cooking, however.
“It’s probably one of my favorite shows I’ve ever done just because it was so laid-back and I got to interact with everyone there. Remember that private N.Y. nD concert idea we all got so stoked about? Sounds as though you guys got your wish. 🙂
WHERE IS EVERYBODY!! There’s a NEW BLOG from DAVID!!
Angelica, #143, “You say Lovato, I say Tomato. Let’s call the whole thing off.” ROTFLMAO … too funny!!
SF, I think everyone’s off joining eHarmony. 😉
TOfan, it’s been a very slow, weird day..no news from or about David since he left NY made what seemed like a black hole in the universe! 😥
He really knows how to keep us hungry with anticipation!
He gave no clue where he is or what concert he’s going to..very smart. If he tells us what concert, we’d know where he is. 😆
David’s blog: “I have learned that I am not that great of a chef haha. I actually like almost caught myself on fire, but it was fun! I got to wear an apron and chef’s hat. I appreciate everyone at my table for coming and being good sports about my lack of cooking skills lol. So thanks you guys! I kept burning the food too lol, but hey I like food a little on the cooked side!”
ROTFL! David forget about the kitchen and just keep “cooking”
on the stage. (And PLEASE be careful, dear heart).
SF #85, I am voting at that site for the Tweet Twitterer, thanks. They say you can vote evey 20 minutes, but I have to wait longer than that every time. (Tweeter dee, tweeter dum. ho hum).
A Shelby Abbott Crush parody. Never heard of him before but it’s pretty good. imo
Sacrilige!!!
Not sure I like that
I am ecstatic that 2 of David’s favorite shows are Sayerville and PCRichards and DJ and I were THERE. We knew it was magic and we haven’t stopped talking about it. I think her vids and photos really reflect the joy in his face and heart. I am not ever going to forget walking into that little studio and there he was. I’m still saying to myself, “what just happened..”
TOfan#163
“I think everyone’s off joining eHarmony.”
ROTFLMAO back at ya!
Good night all! For David..
Dear Lord,
Please take care of David. Watch over him, protect him from all harm. Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path. Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him UNCONDITIONALLY as we, his Archangels do. Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being. Give him rest when he’s weary. Give him the stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey. Keep David and and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born. And please Lord, give us, David’s forever fans, the wisdom to know when and how to do right by David. Open our eyes and help us in the way we support David so that it’s always in his best interests. May his positive and good Karma continue to attract those with positive and good Karma! May he continue to encounter goodwill and happiness! May he continue to be healthy and strong wherever his journey leads him. Though we may be unworthy, we humbly pray. Amen
David, hope you have a good night & sweet dreams. Keep with you all our love, prayers and warm thoughts! Take care and keep your cell phone with you at all times! Remember to tweet an SOS if you ever find yourself in need of help from your Archangels! We will be there for you in a flash! We will always love you madly!
Contigo siempre con amor!
From LisaMShepherd tweet of 35 min ago:
David Archuleta just joined REO on stage for a few bars. He was the crowd favorite helping sing “Keep On Rollin”
Hope it’s true and someone has video!
desertrat, it’s true!
David, “Styx and REO Speedwagon concert is over now. REO Speedwagon invited me onto the stage, and had an amazing time.”
dawn65#17 -- oohh dawn, love that you are so real. I too, am directionally challenged. Have been known to drive (walk) in circles, take the “scenic route”, not realized I traveled past my destination until I crossed the state line.
” flashes that amazing smile, and says Hi Guys. Allow me a moment of silence as I reflect on that moment, because it’s a feeling that washes over you, a peaceful loving warm embrace that puts this smile on your face that will not be denied. You will be happy and rejoice in his presence, he won’t have it any other way, and neither would I.” So don’t want to jinx my concert in July by getting too excited about it but this just about did me in.
Guys, am here, am back!
Am alive & kicking -- MISS you all a ton!
2 weeks away, I wonder how long will it take me to get up to speed with anythingDavid -- better start now right?
LIZ/HAPPY -- you got mail.
SF/JOSIE/LT- muwah!
JR!!!!! We have been worried about you! So glad to hear all is well.
Funny how we get used to a certain cadence in people’s comments and when they aren’t here we worry that they might be sick or having a family emergency something.
Now we just need to hear from juliebug!
FYI -- New song in the Song Series -- see the front page, Arts and Archutainment section for that post.
https://www.thedavidchronicles.com/2009/05/songs-in-the-key-of-david-3/
JR -- Good to hear from you. Missed you a ton too!
WELCOME BACK JR!! We missed you!. Thanks for the email. So now, do tell…..how was that little show? 🙂
@DavidArchie Mate! How are you? We’re in rio at the mo, missing having you guys on tour with us! Hope it’s all going well!
Tom, McFly 4 hours ago.
Aw! They’re mates now!
Now why didn’t you bring David over here with you, Tom? Why?
The Jonas were in São Paulo e Rio with Demi last week. This week it’s McFly. Can a middle-aged teenager dream of David coming here next? I think so!
JR -- great to hear from you. Dang it, that real life stuff just gets in the way sometimes doesn’t it? Please know that you were missed here. Lot of people asking where you were. No pressure, but we’ll enjoy having you back as time permits! 🙂
valbraz #179 “middle-aged teenager” LOL! Yeah, that pretty much describes it!