David, David, David… Yes, he’s amazing, freakishly talented, über-adorkable. But, what I want to figure out is, how has he created this remarkable community of new old friends just by singing a few nice songs?
On Monday, I pondered this riddle over the 14 hours it took me to get home to Toronto from Salt Lake City.
I spent three days there and I still feel hung over, partly from the blinding beauty of the mountains — which are so close they smack you in the face with their majesty every time you turn around — and partly from the magnificence of the concert itself. To describe it, I’d need to resort to Klingon, however, because all English words fail me.
But most of all, I’m still a little too not over all the incredible fans I met and talked at length with. This is a phenomenon we’re part of folks, and it’s truly remarkable.
To start things off, on Friday and Saturday, Refnaf and I were thrilled to be able to meet up with amazing justDaviders Awestruck, SandyBeaches, (and their husbands), Sweetonda (who kindly drove by Murray High!), SilverFox, and their lovely sisters, Knotliser, Peru, Mike, davidfanLIZ, Vermeer, as well as fans from all the other sites.
The concert itself? A dream. A beautiful dream. The moment that will stay with me forever is the vision of David bounding onto the stage, smile as big as all Utah. For TMH he practically bounced out of his shoes with excitement. So did I. And that was just the first five minutes.
One of the surreal ArchuMoments of the trip was realizing that many months ago I watched a YouTube of a silver-haired lady driving around a parking lot blasting Crush. Now, here I was sitting right beside SilverFox, my now e-friend, at a David Archuleta concert … doing the wave.
Each David concert has brought more wonderful strangers-I-feel-I’ve-known-forever friends into my life. And this trip was no exception. In fact, it felt more like a family reunion — one where everyone gets along.
Especially Saturday night — it was … sorry, might have to resort to Klingon again.
That night, Refnaf and I were fortunate to be included in a gathering of 30 or so fans from several sites at ThisIsYourMotherSpeaking’s house. At one point, Karin from SnarkyArchies suggested that, for fun, we go around the room and, one by one, each person share their favourite “David moment.”
These ranged from hilariously funny “meeting David” stories, complete with reenactments, to incredibly moving examples of how David’s music had turned lives around for the better. It was one of the most profound shared experiences I’ve ever been a part of. I’ll never forget it.
After we left, it started to sink in that, for me, this whole tour has gone beyond hearing David sing live, as wonderful as that is. Hearing the impact his music has had on so many people and feeling the powerful connection with so many virtual strangers, I began to appreciate why this is happening.
David’s music may be brilliant and beautiful but like all great art, it also stands for something. He stands for something — hope, truth, honesty, but most of all love, pure love.
That’s what draws us in, connects us together and keep us there, song after song. What a powerful force for good in the world.
I flew home knowing deep in my heart that I need to honour that. And I will.
— TOfan
SF -- Thank you for your prayer with new wishes for what lays before him on this new journey. Teared up a bit -- it does feel like your child has left for a far away trip. Love that you seem to have that special connection which was validated when he held your hand. Oh, to be you!
Part 3!!!!
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Angelica -- what’s the link to Pacmee?
Ok… I gave up…couldn’t figure out how to rotate, so I uploaded it sideways. Maybe somebody will rotate like they have for others.
Pomona Barriers
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For anyone who has a Zune account, you can burn right from that account. Just drag songs to CD icon on bottom left. When it’s complete then double click the icon. Most of my CD-R’s are 80 min. so they’ll cover the SLC starrynites.
Also made up my own deluxe version of DAVID ARCHULETA to include all the bonus tracks -- including WFY, Falling, LMG, SOT, WFM, STD and the Blast off Crush. The only studio song I’m missing is Zero Gravity. Didn’t want to put the partial one on.
Betsey -- if you go to where your computer lists what is in your computer, there should be a music folder. You can copy & patse songs from one folder to another, as well.
I did pay for the original Deluxe Version (2) of DA CD. Just added the bonuses from different folders/albums/website downloads. Just wondering, when they count his sales of CD/downloads, do they seperate the different versions -- regular like from Amazon, Walmart, itunes preorder, itunes deluxe? I know itunes & Zune list the refular & deluxe seperate on their charts. I don’t believe Cook had more than one album & it only had like 10 or 12 songs. Not that it matters, I guess.
djafan -- love that video, good HD quality -- too bad it’s sideways. Who was it that said you can watch it when you go thud? Didn’t someone here turn a vid -- maybe beebee?
hey ya’ll, yes I can flip it. I am saving it out right now. Best way for me to deliver is prolly to upload it to YouTube. (Or I guess I could start a megaupload acct. Prolly won’t do either tonite, tho.)
Radio station twitters about playing Zero Gravity: The Ralphie Radio Show, 97 BHT. http://ralphieaversa.blogspot.com/
“OH-MY-GOD, look what i started by playing a new david archuleta track on my show tonight… http://tinyurl.com/d2chps”
97 BHT now has ZG as the “daily download” at http://www.97bht.com/ Go to the top, right and look under “Podcasts”
Fandaforever, Iwas also hit by the virus and spent almost the whole day at Office Depot trying to get rid of it. It is so sneaky -- I clicked on a link and it practically took over my web browser. Anyway, it better now.
debra5354 April 2, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I am so sorry about your mother (a loss that I can certainly relate to); but I am very glad to have you back here with us.
I checked the link that I used to download the full SLC concert yesterday, and it no longer seems to be available. However, I did notice that later Abrra said she could make a CD of that concert for you. Thanks, Abrra!
Following up on my remarks yesterday about ALTNOY and the WYOY audience charts, I noticed this morning that it is ranked #73. And Cook’s “Light On,” which had been at or near #1 daily for the last few weeks, seems to have disappeared entirely. These charts are a mystery to me.
A 10 minute video of David’s performance in Pomona, CA
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pretty good sound.
He is leaving this morning? There’s one flight to Hong Kong from LAX earlier today. Oh, god, I am just awful, aren’t I? Honestly, I am so excited for him and I checked so I could be thinking of him at that time. I remember my first time traveling so far abroad.
fandaforever48…Thanks for the notice…I left the site quickly after the warnings and will stay away because that is where the viruses creep in…so dangerous…
So, David is leaving in just a few hours…I can see tracking beginning today…Take Care David…
betsy April 3, 2009 at 1:09 am
Did you look in the Troubleshooting section user help on the media player?
I have version 11, it’s the most recent.When I had issues in my RealPlayer, I had to uninstall then reinstall. The mediabase (songs etc) were not touched but i got a box that said I had to repair. I clicked the box and everything worked after repair. Not familiar how WMP works,but maybe something similar is in help.
olemr2001 April 3, 2009 at 6:49 am
Yes I do have a CD of SLC made for debra5354. Will include it for her when requesting begins for Tour CD.
Abrra
I think we can be thinking of David at 3 p.m. local time in LAX today. So excited for him! I remember the excitement I felt when flying to Australia and Asia for the first time!
Good morning everyone! I just woke up from David Dream #11. Must have been the earlier discussion on the Snarky girls (who would make excellent journalists if this is their professional goal) because I dreamed I was mentoring some young female students on their journalistic and multimedia skills and “just for fun” and practice, it seems that I hooked them up with an interview with none other than David Archuleta. Don’t remember how I made this happen, but somehow it happened!
And David was so nonchalant and friendly, and so my students -- who first were awe-struck -- calmed down enough to do an interview with him. There were three of them -- one to ask the questions, one who was audio-recording, and another who was video-recording. I was there to supervise but also to “fangirl” myself. ha ha!
It looked like the interview took place in a nice swanky little apartment (David’s or a friend’s? Not clear really). Anyway, of all the things he said, I only remember one comment in response to the question: “how famous do you want to be?”
David’s reply: “Well if fame means living on main street, I think I want to live like 10 blocks away.”
Hmmmmm. I’m still pondering this.
Oh boy! Is David on his way to Asia or is he already there? I wish him safe travels and a very successful overseas tour! 🙂
Ebonyangel, radio stations picking up or considering picking up ZG is music to my ears (no pun intended).
I just saw on a Singapore site that BMG refused his flight and hotel information fans were eagerly looking for…
I also noticed that his songs are doing better on the charts there then in the US…lost the site but I believe that ALTNOY is #1 with another #3…
We will learn along with him how much he is adored by their fans and a good reason why he is going there…they are excited…
Angelica : 2:08
“Looking forward to flying out tomorrow morning! this will be my first ever visit to Asia! first stop will be Singapore. by david on 11:28 AM 3 April 2009″
I am soooooo…. excited to see that…OMG !!! counting the days, I am going to see him on 7 April. David will be here , walking on the same soil, breathing the same air !!! I just cant believe this !!!
debra 5354 at 8:49 am
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Welcome to the club nobody wants to be a member of. Glad you’re back here!
Sandybeaches2009 at 8:43 am I happpened to download the SLC concert from a Snarkies or FOD link. I can’t recall which now. It plays beautifully and when I ran a virus scan on it, it came back clean. If you want a copy, I’d be glad to email it to you.
Ebonyangel Thank you for those twitter links! Hearing ZG on the radio put a huge smile on my face. 😀 Looking forward to more radio plays!
Wishing David a safe journey and a successful tour in Asia!
junnie4dja at 9:16 am
Welcome: I can hear the excitement in your voice and am so happy that you’re going to see David! Take good care of him!
As you can see, we absolutely adore him!
sandybeaches2009.
Yes, we have been trying so hard to get his flight details but unable to !!!!
Yes, we are VERY VERY EXCITED that he is coming, we have made t-shirts, design by fsteven, some of you may be familar with his previous poster design on David’s song.
We have made a big banner to welcome him and we are going to show him how his international fans LOVE him.
I was prepared to fly up to Malaysia to see him again on 11 Apr as he was scheduled to perform there but was very very disappointed to find out today I was unable to get hte album which has the pass to the gig, all the albums were sold out within the day !!
junnie4dja April 3, 2009 at 9:29 am
Welcome! I hope you don’t mind if we impose on you to be our eyes and ears for the Asian trip? We want LINKS to everything he does. Sometimes a regular fan on on the ground has access to news that doesn’t get picked up beyond local media.
We are feeling a bit protective of our STAR traveling half way around the world. You will finally get a glimpse of how gentle and kind he is, not to mention “that boy can sing”.
Abrra
bebereader
Thank you !
I look forward to sharing my experience with you guys and also share with you David’s excitement and joy when he is here next week.
Abrra April 3, 2009 at 9:29 am
Thank you and no I dont mind at all, in fact, I will be delighted to share my joy with all of you here just as I have enjoyed reading all your posts on this site. Except, you may have to excuse me for I will not be as eloquent as most of you guys here are .
No worries, pictures speak a thousand words, I have prepared myself to take tons of pictures and hopefully videos as well ! I have taken a day off day on 7 Apr and will be there in the morning to get a good spot !
junnie4dja, No worries about speaking eloquently on this site! Some of us are just “plain ole gushers”! (like me). Happy to have you join this “slightly irreverent” group!
We are all looking forward to WHATEVER David related “stuff” you can bring to us! Thanks in advance!
It is scarily not hard to find out flight information from the most likely final departure airport, and just do some educated guessing. He will be so touched when he meets the international fans!
Here is a lovely visual for everyone this morning.
Lost -- David Archuleta
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song called “Lost” by Anouk
Liz..teaser! 😉 , The visit with President Monson was very different and very special this time according to someone who was there and told someone else about it, who then told me and brought me to tears when I heard about it. It was very different than the “homecoming” visit.
emmiegirl 1:06..WOW! Thank you for the compliment! It’s very easy to love someone like David. It’s as natural to me now as breathing. 😆
The anticipation and excitement in Asia for David is being felt even here in the U.S.
Please Ray, be ever vigilant in protecting David. There may be mobs of fans wanting just to touch him! (Remember the mob at the high school running after him in the rain, no less, in Columbus?). I think this will be what David will be encountering in Asia.
So Ray! Take extra precautions for David. Keep him safe from his adoring fans who would never intentionally hurt him. Who just simply want to touch their beloved World Idol. Who can blame them? But we expect you to bring David home safe & sound!!
fandaforeverti48 -- thanks to my daughter, I couldn’t have held anything in my hands.
beebee -- I’m uploading WFY this one is complete, thanks you. I’ll post the link when done. I will LEARN how to do…I need new software. The free software blocks me from rotating and sends me to the buy this. VLC player lets me rotate while viewing, but when I close and re-open it’s side ways again.
junnie4dja -- yes…we’d greatly appreciate your eyes in ears. About the writing, don’t even think about it. That held me back for months.
freofan April 3, 2009 at 8:47 am
I think we can be thinking of David at 3 p.m. local time in LAX today.
It’s a date!
djafan,
I don’t have the link to pacmee. I found that posted on another site last night without the link but it was posted by a moderator.
Freofan,
You checked the LAX flight plan? Haha! I love it! We are such mamas and papas this weekend. They better treat our baby good over there.
SF, tease. Can you not say more about what made it special? Hmmmm? If you were told not to say, that’s OK.
pabuckie April 3, 2009 at 10:22 am
Here is a lovely visual for everyone this morning.
Lost -- David Archuleta
To early for tears…
djafan -- sorry, you’re right but it is beautiful.
Snarky iterview part 3 up.
djafan, great, glad you’re all set. (I thought it was Barriers Pomona you were after.) Whatever it was, sounds like you’re happy now. It’s all good.
Lovin’ the snarky interview.
abrra-- how about a SLC cd--I can’t find in VLC how to make one. Patience is not my strongest virtue--especially with tech stuff. I’m always afraid I’m really going to mess something up. BTW--the megaupload file is gone.
HG, what a dream! ““Well if fame means living on main street, I think I want to live like 10 blocks away.” I can so hear David saying that! haha
Bliss, no, twas not I in NYC, unfortunately. I would have loved to have been there that day, though, and to have met you, as well!
Abrra, thanks for the mp3 link, I won’t be able to download it till I get home tonight (if it’s still up that is!)… will also have to wait to watch the end of the Snarky Three-quel, dang it!
TOfan, thanks. It was a longshot. You would have loved that day, but there have been and will be so many more.
I love David’s quote about fame. He knows the difference between fame and fulfillment, and realizes that fame is an ego driven illusion worthy of keeping his distance. (10 blocks is about right). I think we are finally nearing the end of the “lettuce boy” era of interview questions. Expect more of that piercing “Michael Buble” glare if David gets asked any these inane, disrespectful questions in the future.
junnie4dja…On this site and on the others here we have expressed our admiration so effectively that anyone in the world who can understand English can understand how much we care for the young man from Utah…and we of course have concerns and hopes that he will be shown the greatest of respect. We would be concerned about that wherever he would travel…
So, that will be good to have any reports that you have and we look forward to them…
Jokingly of course…if need be to check anything that is amiss…we will charter our own plane…silverfox will be behind the wheel (with her hands gripped ready for take-off) and we will draw straws for the co-pilot chair…First stop will be Halifax to pick me up…many overseas planes stop here for fuel anyway…hopefully that will not be needed…
Cheers
Oh, there will be quick stopovers in Toronto and New York if need be…that would take care of TOfan and refnaf, awestruck you may need to get to Toronto from Calgary (they have the Canadian flags) and all others here…
First, pabuckie makes me cry and now
sandybeaches2009 has me in stitches!!!
What great way to start the day all for David.
lol sandybeaches 2009.
No need for that ! Rest assured he will be well loved and taken care of over at this part of the world.It is indeed many many thousands miles away and it is his first trip away , on his own ?!
tawna21 April 3, 2009 at 11:50 am
Happy to make one for you. Can send it along when things get going. Soon-ish.
Abrra
Update to 12:42 pm…in detail…the United plane is now on standby…onboard music does not need to be questioned BUT POSITIVELY THERE WILL NOT BE “JUMPING UP AND DOWN IN THE AISLES ALLOWED” as this may be silverfoxe’s first solo flight …knotlister!!! She will be preparing in advance “nutritional food” in several picnic baskets…she is quietly trying to convert me to a healthy lifestyle!
The plane is big enough to accomodate all jD people if necessary as we have been on a long journey together already and everyone may want to come along…Have your bag by the door as there will be one call and one call only…
Yes, I will now return to reality…or is this reality??? hahaha!
Miss him already…
ToFan did you do anything with Richard on Sunday?
HG -- where can I see that interview with the question about FAME to David?
Pabuckie, that “interview” was in my dreams! 🙂
ToFan I meant to ask if you did anything with Richard on Sunday while you were in SLC. Sorry my bad.
HG loved your dream. You should be one to interview David though. 🙂
Great article in Malaysia magazine about “Our” David. They really “Get” him over there. I’m soooooo happy reading this.
http://archuletafanscene.com/2009/04/03/david-archuleta-in-malaysias-galaxie-magazine/
gemzone, rotflmao. Scary thing is, you didn’t have to clarify, I knew exactly what you meant! But no. Sunday, Refnaf and I toured downtown SLC, Temple Square, the Conference Centre, then took in a beautiful all-Spanish mass with amazing music at the historic Cathedral of the Madeleine. Very cool.
And Betsy, hope you didn’t lose all your files!
HG -- duh! I should have known/realized David would never have answered that way…but I loved it.
gemzone -- HG had some dream… realistic. I have nominated Angelica,HG, and SF.
Hopefully it can come to pass.
pabuckie -- it did sound very real to me too.
Don’t you love that they call him “KING OF THE ROAD” in that magazine.
A picture of the “Mall of Asia” and the seating plan.
http://archuletaphilippines.com/?p=8411
Regarding Part 3 of the Snarkies interview, did David really glare at the mention of Michael Buble’s name? I didn’t notice and I watched it several times.
I hope David remembers to vlog or blog us when he gets a chance after his plane lands. Been thinking all day about how brave he is to fly all those miles to see more of his adoring fans. What a hero! From all the articles it’s so clear how much they love him! Sitting on pins and needles all day until that plane touches down. Ouch!
Bebereader -- Just look at his “eyes” when they say Michael Buble’s name -- it’s an intense stare at them. But, not sure what it “means?” But, it looks like “don’t you dare say that..” but no one can really know what the look meant.
Bebe, “glare” may be a bit extreme, but if you stop the video at that moment, there is definitely a “look” on his face. Of course, every look on his face is cause for micro evaluation by all ODDers (me included), so who knows? He (and we) definitely does not want to be next Michael Buble, although MB is very good at what he does.
HG, Bliss -- if you look at that video again right when the girl asks the question “Which of these careers would you most like to have? David actually gives that “Look” right there only not as intense -- I don’t think he really liked the question or thought it was an Odd question. He doesn’t like being compared to anybody, whether it’s singing, careers….I don’t think he minded it but the look is definitely there like “What kind of question is this?”
So, he actually gives “the look” at the question and again, at Michael Buble’s name.
I think the look was just him being distracted and trying to figure out what they were talking about.
I’ve been trying to keep really busy today, I mean REALLY busy! Cuz I’m a nervous wreck! David is in the air..literally for 20 hrs or more and I will breathe easier when we hear the plane has touched down. Call me cra-zeh, I don’t care! I can’t help it. I know it’s sounds silly, but it’s what it is and I can’t help it..oh I already said that. Course, it’s a perfect opportunity for David to sleep and rest while in the air, no?
I’m listening to “DESPERATE” right this minute. My gosh! What a VOICE! I wish David would add Desperate to his set for the UK and his next U.S. tour. I want to hear him sing this song so desperately! I also happen to love “Let Me Go”, but no one ever mentions that song. It’s really good..course David makes any song sound good. I’m rambling…gotta go get busy again!
pabuckie,
That Mall of Asia pic…I thought this was just a promo tour, nothing much but radio and interviews and small venue stuff. That place is HUGE.
I have an extra megaupload from starrynites of SLC burned to a CD. I have no idea how I have it. I did it last night and when the CD was finished I saw something that said put in a blank CD so I did. So now I have 2 complete concerts. If anyone would like one let me know, I think someone up there said the megaupload link was gone now. I did a scan and mcafee found nothing this morning. The only thing is, the CD was burned as one track lasting over an hour, so if you try to fast forward, you just get the first track again. Other than that it sounds great. I don’t know what I’m doing, I only learned how to do any of this stuff a year ago for David out of necessity. 😳
There is a long post on Snarkies worth reading about the interview with David addressing the fan jealousy, complete with the Buble glare.
Is he in the air already? Freofan mentioned 3:00pm out of LAX. Trying not to worry…
Watching those interviews over and over, he is really good at not answering what he doesn’t want to without seeming like he doesn’t want to. He is SOOOO smart, and COOL even though he doesn’t know it… he doesn’t need sun glasses for that.
I also have the SLC file downloaded and can make a copy for anyone.
SF—Desperate, Let Me Go, and Falling are on my top my five from the get go. I was so looking forward to him singing Falling when I saw it on the list. Maybe next time. It was nice to hear him mention it on the interview, he’s must be getting feed back about it.
I don’t know if this has been posted, over at FOD there’s a message from Ralphie, the nighttime DJ:97 BHT,Wilkes Barre (Eastern), Pennsylvania
http://www.97bht.com/Article.asp?id=868908
regarding him playing Zero Gravity on air. It’s interesting read and didn’t want to bring it over due to the length.
Silverfox -- I also really liked the song “LET ME GO”. Didn’t know why this song has NEVER really been mentioned at all. It reminds me of an uptempo song and a good radio song like “ZERO GRAVITY”. I can only imagine the dance moves David would have done with this one.
Angelica -- I went to read the Snarky post but didn’t find anything where they explained the Buble “glare”. I really don’t care about it -- I just thought it was funny the look he gave was pretty intense. Nothing David does bothers me -- but I love how we all intensely find every nuance, look, nook and cranny, hand movement, gesture, finger point, dance move, FASCINATING! It’s great knowing how much we all look so closely at him isn’t it?
pabuckie,
They don’t explain it, they screen capped it with the cation, “Michael Buble? Really Amy, how dare you mention that amateur in my Archu-presence?” lol. I don’t know what he was thinking there either, but David has a very expressive face. When he sings, his expressions convey exactly the emotions he feels, so maybe it’s not too much of a stretch to think it works that way in real life too.
Hello to everyone
Just having a breakie right now, Works for me ( reno version). Just after 9 am here.
Just read half of the comments, and will read the rest later after.
But before anything else.MSLV and Debra5354, condolence on your lost. My family and I are now preparing ourselves, my 15 year old niece is really just counting her days. Even with continues blood transfusion, her platelet count continue to go down.
Abrra, sent you an email. Thank you and Dawn65. I am now counting …….
Will be back soon…
pabuckie,
Yes, he is a fascinating creature to watch. I don’t care what he’s thinking really either but I like the way he thinks!
Hey Vee.
I wonder if he’s there yet? I should have found something to keep me busy like SF. I’ll feel better when I know he’s safely there. 😕
Now that ZG is being played on random radio stations, there can be no doubt that it will his next single. The version being played is nowhere near the quality or excitement of David’s stage performance, so I hope that any final released version will be more of a clone of what we saw on the tour. It is one of the catchiest songs to come down the pike in years, and is the definition of “radio friendly”. Look for David to showcase it on AI, and for it to be a #1 song immediately afterward.
I am serious with this request…would someone explain to me the reason for Buble’s great fame? I can’t get it,not wanting to be against another Canadian but I don’t know what it is that seems so fascinating about him…I know it must be just me because heaven knows he has a great many fans..but I just don’t get him so what am I missing?
Thanks to anyone who can answer that…
bebereader…thank you for the offer of a copy of the concert videos…very much appreciated and will be enjoyed…my address is mlynnehc@yahoo.ca
Thanks in advance…
bebereader…perhaps that should be .com instead of .ca
Angelica, yes, I agree how David is so expressive. Did you see those pics of him on Fans of David? Whoa! He has some look of passion on his face and what about just the way his body is moving?? Talk about art!!
and Bliss, I too don’t like the studo version of Zero Gravity…I wish we could get the word out to DJs somehow that if they only knew how David sings this song LIVE it is completely different sounding than that slow studio version…God, what they are missing in the PASSIONATE LIVE VERSION!!
SB, there’s no accounting for taste in this world. Look what happened on American Idol last May 21.
I know that I will rest easy when he is back on…US soil…travelling overseas is not easy although he is with Ray…right it is Ray?
A few years ago I had an employee who dearly wanted to take the time off and travel to Australia…I did not want to lose his talents forever as he was a great business person so I let him go for the months he needed…He is six feet tall, dark wavy hair, hazel eyes, quite often a five o’clock shadow and very good looking…extremly musical and athletic…So, as he told me, young North American guys are rather idolized in Asia…and much sought after on occassion…An Asian girl travelling in Australia showed up here in Nova Scotia months after his return but she was touring as well and he bowed out etc. etc…I saw the pictures, I saw the beaches and the concert halls…
How long is he gone for???????
bliss…Well, so true, but is it the crooning, the reminder of singers like Sinatra?
Just popping in to say that I loved the Buble glare…as brief as it was.
Not many things bring out the glare.
Personally.. I’m a HUGE fan of the glare.
David is very opinionated.. and I love him all the more for it.. as subtle as it is.. it’s easy to catch..because usually he’s just a ray of freaking sunshine.
oh vee ..
8(
I’m so so sorry.
((((((((((((vee)))))))))))))
bliss and pabuckie,
Oh man, wouldn’t that be sweet if he sang ZG on AI? It would be EPIC and you’re right, bliss, catapult that thang right into the number one pocket!
Angelica…Is there a date for David to be on AI yet??
SB, there definitely is a void when it comes to “crooners” in the music world. The days of Sinatra, Bing, Perry Como and Tony Martin are long gone. I don’t even think the word “crooner” is even used any more. David is not a crooner, although he can croon with the aforementioned legends in a heartbeat. Sinatra loved new talent, and he would have adored David, both as a singer and as a person. Sinatra was an enigma too. He was a fierce advocate for the underdog, and singlehandedly ended segregation in Las Vegas Hotels.
As for Michael Buble, I have friends who have seen him, and they thought he was good. Like you, I don’t really get him, but, hey, that’s just me.
http://www.97bht.com/Article.asp?id=868908
DAILY DOWNLOAD : David Archuleta -- Zero Gravity
97 BHT,Wilkes Barre (Eastern), Pennsylvania
From Ralphie, the nighttime DJ:
Hello Archie Fans,
My name is Ralphie -- and yes, I played “Zero Gravity” on my show tonight. For those who missed it, or would like to listen to it again, please click here: http://www.97bht.com/Article.asp?id=868908
I went through the thread started by Amy… wow, grew so quickly. Thanks for tuning in and for the support. Amy, thanks for posting that, even if you called me a dufas later in the thread
If you’re wondering, I’ve interviewed David twice. Nice kid, very genuine. Both interviews can be heard/seen here:
http://ralphieaversa.blogspot.com/2008/09/exclusive-david-archuleta-idols.html
http://ralphieaversa.blogspot.com/2009/03/exclusive-david-archuleta.html
His father Jeff is a great guy too, I met him the second time.
Thank you for the e-mails -- there were many -- I cannot respond to them all (thus this thread). But yes, I knew you were all big fans, even if some of you tried to “hide it” at the suggestion of others.
Okay, going to try and address some FAQs from the previous thread…
-- I did not receive the mp3 from the label, nor did I ask/seek their permission to air it. My segment, “The Daily Download”, is all about new and undiscovered songs that listeners might like. “Zero Gravity” met the criteria, although if Jive decides to shoot a “Cease and Desist” letter my way, I’ll definitely scan it and post it up! Haha.
-- I like the song.
-- Can’t say how I obtained the mp3, although it seems most of you are familiar with the version I played anyways, so that shouldn’t matter.
-- I do not know if the label will release this as a single. If I were all of you, I would push for a re-release of the CD, perhaps a “deluxe” or “special edition” version that included this track. Again, I don’t concern myself with label business when deciding what songs make the cut for the segment.
-- Your support of the song helps -- but I would hope that fans on a David Archuleta message board like the track. Songs need more than love from the core fan base, they need wide mainstream appeal. So spread the word.
-- If you want other radio stations to play the song, you need to grab the attention of music directors and program directors.
Okay I’m done, thank you all again, you certainly made my Thursday evening a bit more interesting.
Ralphie
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Thanks to FOD
SB
i sent you an email at .ca and .com maybe something good is coming soon?
Abrra
Just want to extend my prayers and thoughts to all of you who are going through such trying times, and vee60, I am so sorry for you and your family.
SF, I think Desperate would be awesome in UK too, and I would really like to see him do Let Me Go live!
dawn65 -- I loved the ‘look’ in the interview too! I could care less as to the why, I am just thrilled to witness it. He really is quite steely. He will need that as he navigates his way through this business.
SB,
I read on another site that Ryan Seecrest mentioned on his radio show that David will be appearing in May. Fans are speculating May 13th after he returns from the UK. Someone else may know something more definite.
emmiegirl,
“I loved the ‘look’ in the interview too! I could care less as to the why, I am just thrilled to witness it. He really is quite steely. He will need that as he navigates his way through this business.”
And did you notice how many times during the 3 interviews he pounded the table for emphasis? I hope he uses that occasionally when he is “negotiating” with TPTB. 😆
Thanks Angelica…wow he will have travelled so far by then and it will be so good to see what his travels do for his singing……
Angelica, I’ve been meaning to ask for quite some time now….what does “TPTB” stand for?
Angelica -- I justg figured it out
“The Powers That Be” . Is that right?
Angelica -- yep! Loved it! Passion! Determination!
pabuckie,
Yes.
There is a song that David interjected…”I want to save a life”…I believe it was in a SLC song…does anyone know which song it was ? I have heard it once but have lost the song…The wording may not be exact…
OH how I miss the e-family here!
TOfan, loved reading your article! I’ve been too busy with taxes to indulge my David Love! But I just stole a minute to peek in.
That’s it. I just wanted to let you all know how much you’re missed and that I do think of you guys and your sincere, wise and often hilarious postings here.
I’ll see you after April 15th!
Sorry to just pop in here like this but saw the comments on Michael Buble and had to chime in. I have seen him in concert and really think he has an incredible voice, different than David’s but also a huge talent. But, the most important thing about Michael Buble is that, like David, he very much cares about his fans. He comes down into the audience, encourages photos during his performance because he understands how fans are and when I saw him, he spent a lot of time after the show signing autographs, talking to as many as he could until his “people” had to pull him away… Sound familiar??
SB,
You mean DLG? He interjects a line from the Fray, “Had I known how to save a life.”
sandybeaches:
It’s in Don’t Let Go. Right after the lyrics: “Some days are cold but together, one day we’ll both change the weather and it gets better…” There is a pause and David adds a line from a song by The Frey. The lyrics are “Had I known how to save a life…”
Pabuckie, Angelica, Dawn, bliss, bebe. -- fun discussion on the “glare”.
bliss -- ……“glare” may be a bit extreme, but if you stop the video at that moment, there is definitely a “look” on his face. Of course, every look on his face is cause for micro evaluation by all ODDers (me included)…….” That would be me, too.
Angelica627 “I don’t know what he was thinking there either, but David has a very expressive face. When he sings, his expressions convey exactly the emotions he feels, so maybe it’s not too much of a stretch to think it works that way in real life too.”
So, what do you think the expression in the Holiday of Hope (jwipe) Imagine @ 2:54-:56,that brings tears to his eyes? I think I saw it again in JB Sacto You Can :36, 2:36,3:23, actually too many to note during that performance (verge of tears, again). Maybe his eyes are the windows to his heart & soul? Love those performances, along with Sayerville DLG.
mikesd -- A friend is a big Michael Buble fan she asked my sister and I to go to a concert with her. He really does have a beautiful voice and I enjoyed the concert. She is really over the moon for him (that also sounds familiar.) I would go to another concert if she invited me, but not seek out going on my own. I bought a CD, but just don’t listen to it that often.
He did seem like a very nice man.
SB -- actually, the first time he inserted that line was the Sayerville DLG. He included it most (though not all) concerts, after that.
Just another quick note, when she asked us to go to the Michael Buble concert, I hadn’t even heard of him and she was just gushing over him, and I remember thinking, “this seems a little extreme.” Needless to say, I have relearned a very valuable lesson!
He really is one of those performers who produces a great show, has a great reputation, is solid in his direction and his desire to preserve many of the great sounds of years ago… an all around great personality. To say that David could be the next Buble, in my opinion is a definite compliment. I think that Michael would think very highly of David (I can’t help but believe that Michael is already familiar with his work).
mikesd, emmmiegirl -- I like Buble, esp. his song “Lost”. I have the video -- very moving. The difference for me is the VOICE sings with so much emotion. Buble’s vid w/o the content & just his singing (and he does have a nice tone to his voice) would be just ok. David moves you with his voice, body & soul. The content would just throw you over the top. Like rascal’s vid of SOT. I can barely get through the first 10 sec. without a flood of tears. By the end, I am a total mess & done…………….
Here’s just my take on the Buble thing.. and yes.. he’s very talented.. I would never disagree.. My heart is just stuck right now.. and I don’t foresee anytime in the near or far future that it may get unstuck. David has ruined all other music for me.. especially when it comes to “vocalists”.. as is..Mr. Buble.
HOWEVER.. I believe Buble is a balladeer. And I think David not only doesn’t LIKE that label…but is working VERY very hard to shed that notion.
That may ..in part.. be some of the “look”. It hit “something”.. nonetheless.
It’s going to take ALOT of practice for David to effectively “disguise” how he may truly feel about something..because he’s easily read.
I’m well versed on the many expressions. (as are MOST here in my elite group of jDers.)
Like.. at the ending of With You.. on idol.. that look was all about.. yeah.. that kind of sucked..but at least I tried.
That’s why it’s one of my favorites. Awkward..and uncomfortable.. vocally ..nearly perfect.. but endearingly awkward.
I’m boycotting David now. I’m feeling very alone now that he’s on the other side of the world.
I’ll bear no picket signs… but I’ll protest in silence.
For me, David’s music is soulful pop. The covers are emotive R&B, passionate rock, tenderhearted….. Gads, not sure where this is going. Sorry. Back to work.
fandaforever -- Me too, I think Buble is very talented, along the lines of Groban. The same, but different. They just do not move me the way David does. He grabs you at the core and refuses to let you go. And this is at 18.
Cannot imagine another 10 years!
dawn -- yeah, I think the “balladeer” label from AI is one he definitely does not want to be identified with. And yes, his face is kindof like reading an open book, very emotive. I, too, am, as you say, ‘stuck’. This is it, from here on out, and I have no intention of releasing myself from its grip.
Extra, extra, read all about it! New post from Brooklyndawn just went up (new thread). 🙂
new post…..
Here’s the link to what I think is the David’s best performance of DLG in Sayreville..soulful, pleading, almost painful to watch, cuz he is so into it!
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I just watched part 2 of The Interview and there WAS a fleeting “look” when Buble name was mentioned, but it could have been simply that he was caught off guard cuz Buble is SO FAR from where David is going with his music right now. I think they could have chosen another artist to add to the mix. Someone who is “different from David” like Springsteen for example, or Timberlake, but not as different as Buble’. I wonder what David thinks of Bruce & Justin cuz they are so huge, or artists like Prince. We know he loves Michael Jackson’s music & performances. It’s just me that’s curious, that’s all.
The thing that really intrigued me about this interview is David’s ability to multitask..He seemed to be reading & texting for a good part of the time, which must have been very distracting to the Snarks. But still answered the questions with thoughtful intelligence. And he thinks he’s not cool?? He is cooler than the coolest, hippest 18 year old I have EVER seen.
I’ll chime in a bit about Buble, not that I’m a fan, but I respect his talent. I have liked some recordings but do not like to watch him perform. Can’t say exactly why. There is just no connection. David, on the other hand…. well I could illuminate NYC with that connection.
Just testing to see if my brain still works.