When I read the name of the song David would be singing for the MDA Jerry Lewis Telethon, it triggered a little hitch in my heart. The name, “Things Are Gonna Get Better,” reflects what I consider David’s foundation attitude and belief about life, his optimistic outlook and glass-half-full view of the world. And I was hoping for a song that would truly highlight all that David is as a singer…a vocal master, a pop soloist, a soulful artist and a balladeer. Was I hoping for too much?
Apparently not!
“Things Are Gonna Get Better” seems to be able to support all the myriad vocal persona’s that combine so beautifully to give us David Archuleta. The song begins with David’s signature opening, the half hum, half “yeah, yeah” that warms up both David’s voice and the audience and which gives just a hint of “Soulful David.” The opening verse has that acoustic feel that straddles the fence between pop and ballad, and allows us to really hear the soothing dulcet tone of David’s voice.
The beat steps up for the refrain and David can’t help but involve his whole body in the music. But the real treat comes when the final verse begins – David reaches those high notes that will likely send a shiver up your spine, and marks him as a vocal master.
There are parts of this song that bring to mind David’s performances on American Idol. He starts out slow and builds up the song until the ending showcases the VOICE he is known for. More than any of his recent pop performances, this one feels like a David song.
Back when he was first starting to think about this album he talked about his love of acoustic music as a style, but when SBL was released, it appeared that David might have turned a little more toward straight pop. Now, upon hearing this song, along with Elevator, a quirky song that reflects David’s playful side, it seems we will get an album that will include something for everyone. Not a set of songs chosen just for that purpose, but a true reflection of the breadth of music which David is capable of performing, and which he loves.
Enjoy!
HD Version
Version with introduction
I loved everything about it.
Neon Limelight loves David:
David Archuleta treated fans to a little new music this morning (September 6) during his appearance on the Jerry Lewis Telethon. The singer dropped by and debuted the brand new song, Things Are Gonna Get Better.
Things Are Gonna Get Better is a gorgeous mid-tempo track that features inspirational lyrics. “Everybody’s got a time in their life when everything hurts and nothing’s right/But you gotta walk on, yeah you gotta walk on,” Archie sings on the opening line. The uplifting song was the perfect choice for the telethon, which aims to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Things Are Gonna Get Better is from David’s sophomore album, The Other Side Of Down. The set, led by the first single Something ‘Bout Love, is due in stores October 5.
http://neonlimelight.com/2010/09/06/video-david-archuleta-debuts-new-song-things-are-gonna-get-better-at-jerry-lewis-telethon/
baobabs: It’s really a perfect song for David, isn’t it?
Thanks Marlie for the HD version. I am loving the evolving clarity of David’s vision of his place in the world. This is a song that will win him many hearts.
Great review!!
What do I love about this? So much but just a few points:
the amazing tone- this song perfect to showcase! So distinctive.
Love how he sings the first two lines- what is the word- sincere- delicate? Like when you are talking to a friend and are are broaching a topic with love.
The repeated repeated cadence ( is that the right word?)
‘Cause I know it’s hard to have the strength
And sometimes all you feel is pain
But time keeps floating by on that river in the night
Also where the word love is repeated 3 times
‘Cause with a little bit of love
We can win the fight
With a little bit of love
We can see the light
With a little bit of love
It’ll be all right
And of course the
keep keep walking on at the end. 🙂
One inspirational song and one amazing voice.
raelovingangels: Yes! All those things, too! LOL. I love how we all pick out something different and share it. It makes me hear the song from a variety of perspectives. Thanks!
the soaring bridge sent myriad chills up and down my spine. This could be a perfect cross over song to the country genre. It could be an anthem for all sorts of occasions or traumas. This is a song that speaks to me in a very special way and I hope to many others for years to come.
River: I hadn’t thought of the country flavor of this song until Rae mentioned it, but it’s true. It has that country/pop flavor. Perhaps the influence of David’s Nashville friends?
“An anthem” -- perfect word choice!
So glad to see a new post today! And loving this very Davidesque song! 🙂
Hey Guys !
PREORDER is UP in ITUNES 🙂
Remember you can preorder too in AMAZON.COM
Davidarchuleta.com (Fan edition, deluxe edition and regular)
Newburycomics.com (Deluxe and regular with autographed Booklets)
And i like this song,i love the beat and the lyrics are full of love , like ‘River’ said this is the kind of ‘Anthem’ i was expecting David to do, i wish for him now a VERY GOOD publishing company to help him to put his music in TV shows film and events like support or backup music.
BTW idk about the country feeling, but for sure the gospel/pop is present there , i can picture a gospel chorus behind him in some parts.
Still loving more SBL like single though 😉 and hoping for a powerful ballad and some song with the low range of his voice 🙂
IDK if this videos were poste yet, but is the backstage on the MDA
Talking about his album:
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And with the Gibbs Sisters
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Hope the embed works , g’night 🙂
Just to remind you :
September
2 -- Taping PBS special with TCW ( David is her special guest) -- Nashville , TN
5 -- Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon
10 -- Cancer Stand Up (in the phones)
12 -- Delta Fair & Music Festival -- Memphis, TN
23 -- Channel 963: Pink Ribbon Performance -- Wichita, KS
24 -- WLAN-FM (97) , Birthday Barndance event at Penn State’s
26 -- Tween Brands/Family Day Concert -- New Albany, OH
28- Radio tour -- KLAL -- Little Rock -- AK
30 -- Radio tour- WXLK -- Roanake -- VA
October
1 -- Radio tour -- WKLZ -- Greensboro -- NC
2 -- radio tour -- WHTS -- Grand Rapids, MI
5 -- ALBUM RELEASE
8 -- Mentors International Gala -- Salt Lake City, UT
10 -- Taping: Skate For The Heart -- Youngstown, OH
11 -- TQ92’s Stripped Down Concert Series -- Canton, OH
Sorry but one more time :
PREORDER is UP in ITUNES 🙂
Remember you can preorder too in
-- AMAZON.COM
-- Davidarchuleta.com (Fan edition, deluxe edition and regular)
-- Newburycomics.com (Deluxe and regular with autographed Booklets)
Yay for a new thread!
Have you seen the final official track list?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Uw_M6ZbloQw/TIW4h38c04I/AAAAAAAAYlk/bFO1XSjQkfY/s1600/preorder.jpg
18 items all in all
-- 12 songs
-- 4 videos
PLUS on Pre-Order Basis Only
-- 1 digital booklet &
-- 1 bonus track -- “The Day After Tomorrow” --> wasn’t there a movie with the same title sometime ago?
Detailed listing
1. Other Side of Down
2. Something ‘Bout Love
3. Elevator
4. Stomping the Roses
5. Who I Am
6. Falling Stars
7. Parachutes and Airplanes
8. Look Around
9. Good Place
10. Complain
11. Things Are Gonna Get Better
12. My Kind of Perfect
13. Photoshoot -- Behind the Scenes
14. Something ‘Bout Love Music Video -- Behind the Scenes
15. Interview Q&A with David
16. Something ‘Bout Love Music Video
17. The Day After Tomorrow (Pre-order only)
Digital Booklet -- The Other Side of Down (Deluxe Pre-Order)
28 days to gooooooooooo, YAY!
It is such an ear worm.
“But I know things are gonna get better
And I know, things are gonna be fine
And I know, things are gonna get better
Life is gonna get better
Yeah, we’re gonna be fine
And I know there’s hope
I see it in your eyes
So take me, touch me
‘Cause with a little bit of love, we can win the fight
With a little bit of love, we can see the light
With a little bit of love, it’ll be alright
[MUSIC OUT; VOICE ONLY & AUDIENCE CLAP-SYNC (Ala- My Hands))]
I know things are gonna get better
And I know, things are gonna be fine
And I know, things are gonna get better
Life is gonna get better
Yeah, we’re gonna be fine
[MUSIC RESUMES W/ REPEAT OF CHORUS]
I know things are gonna get better
And I know, things are gonna be fine
And I know, things are gonna get better
Life is gonna get better
Yeah, we’re gonna be fine
Walk, walk, walkin’ by
And keep, keep, keep walkin’ on
Keep, keep, keep walkin’ on”
Re: italicized portion — well, that’s at least how I imagine it on tour 😉 Am sure you guys are effin’ jumping for a tour!
And I can hear this as a theme song for a movie or a TV show… Great work David. It really pays off when you do music from the heart 🙂
Things Are Gonna Get Better, 1 more time? 🙂
This is the vid that I tried uploading yesterday but work got in the way -- dang corporate stuff, hmmmp!
Anw, this HD VID includes the Opening, Intro, Performance, Interview & Telethon Result — just to give some context to the whole telethon experience 🙂
Thank you for the post Marlie! I appreciate the song even more now! It was the perfect song for the occasion. Knowing that he had to perform it using the wrong (demo) track, I can not wait to hear it with the correct (final) track. Of course his singing live is always special regardless, and I love the passion with which he sang it, all the hand and body movements. So much conviction. I just love this young man.
BTW, someone who in the audience said that David had to sing TAGGB 2x due to some technical problem. Here is the account of Michelle:
“-David starts to rehearse and realizes that it isn’t the ORIGINAL song! It’s the DEMO TRACK!
-So, they stop the music and David talks to the guys from the telethon and his dad!
-David says, “This is going to be on my album, but it’s not the right version.”
-So they play it again and David tries singing along to it, but he forgets the words because it’s not the original. He says something like, “I can work with this.” They stop the music again!
-Then they turn the lights off and David gets ready to perform!
-He SINGS and he gets through his song!”
He should also sing this @ SU2C if he is one of the performers.
”Things Are Gonna Get Better is a gorgeous mid-tempo track that features inspirational lyrics. “Everybody’s got a time in their life when everything hurts and nothing’s right/But you gotta walk on, yeah you gotta walk on,” Archie sings on the opening line. The uplifting song was the perfect choice for the telethon, which aims to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.”
http://neonlimelight.com/2010/09/06/video-…lewis-telethon/
” I’m not a big fan of those cheesy, run-of-the-mill inspirational songs, so just imagining what a song titled “Things Are Gonna Get Better” was gonna sound like wasn’t exactly thrilling for me, but David came through as usual & I really like this song! Surely he co-wrote this one… doesn’t it sound like him?!”
http://bringdabeatback.blogspot.com/2010/0…things-are.html
BTW, I also have the version of the TAGGB in HDTV w/ the intro (minus the opening & results segment of the previously posted vid) AND w/o the merchant markings onscreen. The better to see Archuleta with 😉
Some lovelies from MDA extras
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Next stop: SU2C 🙂
Re the country/pop question- I know country hits cross over to adult contemporary ( Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift come to mind readily) but does pop or adult contemporary ever cross over to country?
Guess we will have to hear the final mix-
Also, does anyone think Nigel mis-spoke saying that was the ‘world” premiere of the next single ( paraphrasing). I kinda think he did. He also got the name of the song wrong- lol. I thought we heard Elevator was the next single.
Hope the next round of radio stints gets SBL more air play. That is such a great song- if it could just be heard more.
Man- a song fighting for air time feels like a room that is too crowded with everyone pushing each other out the door.
RAEL — Some Pop & Rock Stars who successfully crossed over country come to mind w/ their corresponding country hit offering:
Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish -- Learn to Live
Kid Rock w/ All Summer Long
The Eagles w/ Long Road Out of Eden
Robert Plant of Led Zep w/ Raising Sand (collab w/ Allison Krauss)
Jewel w/ Perfectly Clear
Jon Bon Jovi w/ Who Says You Can’t Go Home (duet w/ Jen Nettles)
I seriously had my ODD under extreme control and only got on the computer for a few minutes to check up on all things David, but now, I have to listen and watch him sing this song at least 8-10x. HELP! I don’t know what I’m gonna do when his album comes out! This is the David that drew me in. I love everything about this song. I don’t care if it’s radio friendly or not. THIS IS DAVID. I also love Elevator because it’s David too. You can really tell when he’s totally feeling the songs that he sings and really believes in them and that’s the best part about being a fan of David, feeling what he’s feeling!!
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps! Got confirmation from Sony Phils today.
Just like Singapore and Malaysia, Manila will get TOSOD on October 4. And this is not to rub it in but since we are almost a day ahead of the western hemisphere, that’s practically 2 days of early spazzing.
The defibrillator -- stat international fans!
Examiner continues to cover the Telethon
The economy doesn’t stop MDA telethon donations to Jerry Lewis’ Kids
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Jerry Lewis admitted yesterday during his annual telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) that due to the struggling economy, he was advised to cancel the telethon this year. Towards the end of the 21.5 hours on air over Labor Day weekend, Lewis declared how glad he was that he did not take that advice.
“I’m heartened by the unique ability of Americans to help others in need, when they themselves are likely struggling financially,” Lewis said in an official statement. “People see the progress MDA is making for children and adults living with muscle diseases. I’m truly grateful for their caring enough to brighten the future for ‘my kids’.”
The telethon was broadcast live from the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas featuring a wide variety of performers including Barry Manilow, David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Feinstein, Maureen McGovern, John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting, and Charo; groups Lynyrd Skynyrd, WAR, OneRepublic and The Oak Ridge Boys; Las Vegas productions “Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil,” “Jersey Boys” and “Vegas! The Show”; Broadway segments from “Memphis,” “Rock of Ages” and “Million Dollar Quartet”; and the cast of the television show “Glee”.
…”
Awwww, the company he keeps. To read the rest of the article http://www.examiner.com/personal-finance-in-national/the-economy-doesn-t-stop-mda-telethon-donations-to-jerry-lewis-kids
Haha congrats JR and all Singaporian, Malaysian, and Pinoy fans! You can rub it in LOL!
Rae, it was nice of Nigel to introduce David recounting the Yoko Ono story but it would’ve been nice if he could get his facts straight too. Not so good when you get the name of the song wrong and declare it’s the next single or whatever it was. Based on a recent interview, I thought the next single would be the title track, TOSOD, but I guess it could be Elevator, but TAGGB? Speaking of which, funny how I never even heard anything country in it until someone on Twitter brought it up. Since I don’t really know what constitutes “country” anymore (or in general), I wouldn’t have picked up on it anyway LOL.
David is not a one-dimensional artist so with his upcoming album, I think we will hear a lot of different “David vibes”.
Some iTunes promo
#9 Pop; #43 Overall -- yay!
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uT1c_vbbMg0/TIZ0njSVqtI/AAAAAAAACu0/Gel92hYkUd0/s500/TOSOD+9.jpg
Scrolling banner ad
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Featured Pre-order
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So it looks like Elevator IS the next single, per Mike K’s tweet today. So title track is after that?
David wants to know your dream setlist
Hey Everyone, we’re happy to announce the official tracklisting for David’s new album, “The Other Side of Down” (Out October 5th). Check out the tracklist below and when you’re done, David needs your help with something. He’s playing a show in the near future and he needs help putting together a setlist. So, go through the tracklist below and create your dream set list.
We know you haven’t heard the songs yet, so just go by the titles. Use your instincts, come up with a list, and post your list in the comments section. David will choose the order of his set list according to your comments. Pretty cool right? Have fun and stay tuned for more.
1. The Other Side Of Down (3:13)
2. Something ‘Bout Love (4:22)
3. Elevator (3:24)
4. Stomping The Roses (3:01)
5. Who I Am (3:44)
6. Falling Stars (3:35)
7. Parachutes And Airplanes (3:33)
8. Look Around (3:26)
9. Good Place (3:25)
10. Complain (3:24)
11. Things Are Gonna Get Better (3:14)
12. My Kind Of Perfect (3:37)
Ok, goooooooo and have your way with it!
http://www.davidarchuleta.com/news/official-tracklist-other-side-down
VERMEER -- helloooooooooooooo! Received something from the mail today. Thanks so much.
IloveitIloveitIloveIloveitIloveitIloveitIloveitIloveIloveit!
IloveitIloveitIloveIloveitIloveitIloveitIloveitIloveIloveit!
IloveitIloveitIloveIloveitIloveitIloveitIloveitIloveIloveit!
OK, David in white shirt, tight jeans and too much coffee does that to me, too hehe
Telethon, SU2C aaaaaaaaaaaaand (I just realized)
Idol Gives Back!
TAGGB is the perfect song for that event w/ a full back-up gospel choir, please?
Of course after he sings SBL 😉
http://twitter.com/ClaudeKelly/status/23869675290
“2 dope songs on David Archuleta’s new album “Falling Stars” & “Complain”. Produced by @emanuelKiriakou Can’t wait 4 Archie fans to hear.”
Notes from Sunday night’s Telethon broadcast
About five minutes before the show, the audience was instructed to give Lewis a “warm” reception upon introduction. Someone in the crowd might not have thought to do that. … Longtime MDA board member Sue Lowden was in the audience during the first three hours. … Lewis heaped praise on the cast members of “Viva Elvis” after their dazzling performance to “Blue Suede Shoes.” “Screamingly magnificent,” is how he described the Cirque du Soleil operation and even appeared on camera with the dancers to praise their characteristically tireless work ethic. Cirque officials and performers were, shall we say, aware of Lewis’ comments earlier in the week criticizing the troupe, but those around Lewis said he spoke off-handedly and has a great deal of respect for Cirque. Whatever, it was a memorable moment as Vintage Vegas shared the stage with the city’s new order of entertainment. … Lewis laughed hard at comics John Pinette and George Wallace. He’s still a big fan of good stand-ups. … Sitting in the wings, waiting his turn to go on, was Richard Belzer. His fixated grin showed reverence for the show’s star. Documentary filmmaker Gregg Barson, working on a Lewis biographical project due out in the spring, noted the “eclectic” collection of performers in the show’s green room. At one point, “Idol’s” David Archuleta, Terry Fator, Jack Jones, Norm Crosby, former Frank Sinatra music director Vinnie Falcone and Matt Goss were all present.
… I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a kid more thrilled than when MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Abbey Umali met Archuleta, who caused the biggest stir backstage.
… Falcone, a longtime friend of, and collaborator with, Robert Goulet, wore a black tie given to him by Goulet’s widow, Vera. … From the stage, Lewis spoke of one of his telethon co-hosts, Tony Orlando, who was emcee of the show in New York. Orlando, Lewis said, weighed 300 pounds two years ago, causing an alarmed Lewis to tell him that if he didn’t drop weight, fast, he would not only risk his career but long-term health. Lewis says Orlando, who for years has appeared on the show, weighs close to 180 now. … Among Lewis’ pre-show visitors to his dressing room: “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” producer Nigel Lythgoe with Channel 3’s Alicia Jacobs. … The show continues today on KTNV Channel 13, closing at 3:30 p.m.
Source: http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/kats-report/2010/sep/06/mda-telethon-one-stars-show-someone-you-never-see/
More TAGGB buzz
David Archuleta debuts ‘Things Are Gonna Get Better’ on Jerry Lewis MDA telethon 2010
September 6, 2010 — David Archuleta put his voice into full swing last night to debut his new song ‘Things Are Gonna Get Better’ on the Jerry Lewis MDA telethon 2010. The song, was absolutely beautiful and he gave a performance that everyone walked away thinking -- ‘I got to buy that CD.’
David Archuleta was a runner up on American Idol, but the singing competition gave his career a jump start. With extremely loyal fans and good vocals, everyone (including Simon Cowell) thinks Archuleta is going to be a mega star.
The performance last night was the first time he sung the song on television, but the album isn’t out yet, so expect to hear it again sometime in the near future.
SOURCE: http://www.examiner.com/celebrity-headlines-in-national/david-archuleta-debuts-things-are-gonna-get-better-on-jerry-lewis-mda-telethon-2010-video
YUP! That is exactly the behavior we want the watchers to take after that performance.
JR!!! Hahahaha!!! Your telling me “IloveitIloveitIloveIloveit” is music to my ears!! LOL :)))
Skaters, ‘Idols’ to glide into Valley, perform for the heart
Joannie Rochette captured the hearts of the world in the Winter Olympics earlier this year, and now she wants to raise awareness worldwide for heart health.
The Canadian figure skater will perform in Skate for the Heart at Covelli Centre on Oct. 10. The event, which will also feature vocal group Straight No Chaser; David Archuleta and Ruben Studdard of “American Idol”; and 11 other skaters, will be taped and broadcast nationally by NBC from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 16.
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Rochette will perform throughout the show, including a solo number with Archuleta singing, she said.
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Ratings were strong for the 2008 show, and Ryan said the Jan. 16 time slot should draw about 10 million viewers. Skate for the Heart will also be rebroadcast twice on the Hallmark Channel, he said, including at least once during prime time.
To read the rest:
http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/sep/08/skaters-8216idols8217-to-glide-into-vall/?newswatch
But if you want to go:
What: Skate for the Heart
When: 5 p.m. Oct. 10
Where: Covelli Centre
Tickets: $36.50, $51.50, $69.50 and $89.50 at the arena box office; online at Ticketmaster.com; at select Giant Eagle and Macy’s stores; and by phone at 800-745-3000. Additional fees may be applicable.
Thank you for the new post! I really love this song and it is so uplifting. I will definitely be listening to it in the years to come when I need a little lift.
Hi Folks! Long time no talk! I’m excited to be going to the Stand Up to Cancer telecast on Friday in LA… David on the phones so I will be looking for him. A huge line up of celebrities being aired on all three networks at 8pm. No matter who else is there the most important one is, of course, David. Can’t wait to see him live again! I hope the new CD sparks a tour…!
I am loving this new song. Cheesy, some might say, but what it can do to your heart is not cheesy at all. David has the courage to “tell it to us” in the way that he knows how. This song has that ability to lift you up and so I say “Bravo David”. Just keep on doing what you are doing. I’m here for the long haul.
I am really curious as to what Stomping on the Roses is all about??? So how many days till Oct.5? 🙂
Hi mikesd! Good to know you’ll be in LA for the SU2C telecast. Still hoping for David to perform besides manning the phones! And yes, he is the most important one no matter who else is there!
Hi mikesd! Oh, do keep us informed abut the telecast. Like vermeer, I’m hoping David performs.
Ram: I don’t care who says it’s cheesy, I’m with you -- this song does things to my heart and I love it. I can’t wait to hear the “real” music behind the song rather than the demo tape version. I’m sure it will be richer and fuller and support David’s gorgeous voice all the more. Geez, do you think I’ve fallen in love with him all over again? This seems to happen quite regularly to many of us. 😉
This is my first watching/listening/swooning over this performance. I read some shaky reviews elsewhere that made me sad, but those people were wrong…oh soooooo wrong. Which confirms over and again how so many just do not “GET” David. This is my favorite David….the “I love the songs with a message” David. He is so unbelievably inspiring. The timing of my decision to finally watch this performance is perfect. Nothing like a joyful song sung by THE VOICE to lift my sagging spirits right out of the gutter and soaring high with renewed hope and joy. I will never stop shaking my head at how deeply this precious young man touches my soul. Oh My Heck….so very David, pure and simple. Perfect timing David, bravo!!
Fe, even in the end some people don’t appreciate his music and song choice and end up criticizing him, he will continue to do what he intends to, thankfully for those who “get” him! I suspect though, in time, more people will come to appreciate what he brings to people through his music. He is one special individual and artist.
Not for the money
Not for fame
Not for the screams
Though they will come, just the same
He will do his thing
As he only knows how
Cos music is his life
We should know that by now!
He can be spacey & random
And at times, such a tease
But trust in TheArchuletor
Cos he only aims to please 🙂
Not everyone for sure
Cos to target that is insane
He has his priorities aligned
And for that he’s got game!
🙂
ps: TOSOD deluxe pre-order is now # 7 in top POP albums & # 27 overall on iTunes -- regular version #50 in POP
Marlie--It sure is the right stuff! A home run! I sure hope TPTB are watching and listening! 🙂
More pix from AAKD Day 🙂
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artistapproach/with/4964599685/
Thanks for the wonderful new post & vids, Marlie!
How could things possibly not get better with David in the world, beaming songs like this?! Can’t stop grinning.
No leaks from the PBS taping yet?
Saw this from my inbox earlier
No idle time for ‘Idol’ contestant Dave Archuleta
On his upcoming third release, The Other Side of Down, due in stores Oct. 5, Dave Archuleta has a song he wrote called “Elevator,” that was inspired by a dream he had recently.
“In my dream there’s a huge building with all these different floors and elevators going to different places, and I didn’t know which floor to get off at,” says the 19-year-old singer, who performs Sunday at the Delta Fair & Music Festival. “The song is just reflective of life. How there’s so many different decisions, so many different things that can happen to you in your life. They may not always make sense, and it can be really confusing at times. But it’s an endless ride. Sometimes it takes you up. Sometimes it takes you down. But it’s the butterflies that keeping you feeling so alive.”
With its message of feeling overwhelmed by choices, the song neatly sums up Archuleta’s life over the past three years, a period that resembles a roller coaster as much as a bank of elevators. Though he was already a show business pro — he won the junior vocal division of the television talent contest “Star Search 2” when he was 12 — the Utah native was only 16 years old when he became one of the youngest contestants ever on the seventh season of “American Idol” in 2007.
TO READ THE REST -- http://www.commercialappeal.com//news/2010/sep/09/no-idle-time-for-idol-contestant-dave-archuleta/
JR- Love your rhyme! David is our inspiration. lol
Article title -“No idle time for ‘Idol’ contestant Dave Archuleta”
So now it’s ‘Dave’ Archuleta? 🙂
I’ve been uber out of stuff lately for various reasons, but just wanted to ask what the general opinion is here at TDC is of Elevator? I see it mentioned above as the new single…
I’ve only listened to it a few times, but just have to say that it strikes me as CRAZY catchy. It’s a good melody. Problem is, there’s something about the production that muddles the song imho. In the chorus, you can hardly hear the melody and what David’s saying. The guitar riff during the verses can potentially be the hook that gives it more mainstream success, but it needs to be a bit “tighter”, more distinctive, more staccato maybe, with more emphasis on the guitar than on the drums. (I’m thinking about Madonna’s “Don’t Tell Me”)
I confess I’m a complete amateur on this production stuff, but that just strikes me as a right. And the general, blah-ish guitar-strumming during the chorus makes me lose attention. David’s voice needs to be front and center in an indie acoustic track like this (I’m thinking about Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” and that recent song “Hey Soul Sister”).
I don’t know if it has major hit potential -- the fact that it’s not about boy-girl love is, let’s face it, a strike against mainstream commercial success. It has more of a casual, walking-down-the-street, feel-good vibe. Makes me think a little of Jordin Sparks’ “One Step at a Time”, which was a minor hit (I think?). With this, the lyrics are a bit obscure, and lacks a few “hooks” that can “ride” that very catchy melody.
Anybody and everybody, PLEASE go to http://www.davidarchuleta.com/us/home to watch David’s video. He gives a clip of TOSOD and talks about the stories behind this song and Elevator. I am dying. TOSOD is soooo good and it’s only a clip!! GAH!!!!
VERMEER -- just a clip but I love TOSOD! The song rawks. This album will RAWK!
RONALD -- I will email you something for better appreciation
Once again, my YT channel has been suspended — for a video that are up with other YT and yet their account or at least that particular vid is still up in their accounts.
I wonder if it has something to do with me being from Manila?
Oh well that’s life. TAGGB.
vermeer: Thanks for that notice and link! I love love love the clip of TOSOD. I am so excited for the album!
highervibe: Can’t stop grinning I know what you mean!
ronaldsf: Elevator is a quirky song -- I can’t decide if I like it or not. I am reserving judgment until I hear the album version a few times.
Marlie, you’re welcome. Hard not to share! (Plus I’m on vaca and have time LOL). TOSOD is so doggone good, in every way! Can’t wait to hear the whole song. I love David’s expanded explanation of his elevator dream too. I wonder which floor/manager he ultimately chose?? hmm.
Ronald, kind of strange but Mike Krompass tweeted that he was finishing working on Elevator and replied to someone that it sounds different from what we’ve heard on that radio station and that that was a “horrible mp3”. Why would anyone give a radio station a “horrible mp3”?? Makes no sense, does it? So we shall see how it sounds on the album.
I love Elevator. I know it’s being called in cyberspace a “polarizing” song. Some fans have expressed very harsh opinions of it, some not liking his falsetto, some saying very similar things to what you are saying Ronald. I myself don’t mind or even like what I hear as sounds not in synch or overlapped strangely, or not crisp (trying to remember what people said) maybe because I am not a musician and as a visual artist, I like messy, disjointed, ambiguous, unclear things sometimes 🙂 .
But I love love love what little of what we heard of TOSOD!
Totally a TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAASSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
That’s just what I have to say about it, hmmmp Mr. Archuleta Sir.
YT version -- the vid that is worth re-watching/reposting and must be seen by all!
From Newsopia.com:
David Archuleta The Other Side Of Down Album – October 5 Release – While his debut single was released not long ago, David Archuleta has just announced that he is currently putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album The Other Side Of The Down. Archuleta also unveiled the album cover, few weeks ago via his website.
A sober enough cover for David Archuleta, the new little prince of Pop music. The young singer debuted his new song “Things Are Gonna Get Better” during Jerry Lewis Telethon few days ago, the performance was well received.
http://www.newsopi.com/showbiz/david-archuleta-the-other-side-of-down-album-october-5-release/4186/
David on SU2C:
Congratulations to the Su2C Angels Team!
David must be beaming with pride of his arch angels involved in SU2C. One of the reasons why he is enamored with his fanbase and which drives him to work harder.
Congrats Pastel, PecanPie & company for making this happen!
BTW, here is the YT version of David Answering Fan Messages p1 -- I just love his laughter here
Untagged pix from SU2C thanks to http://www.david-daily.com/
Be warned of the glow 🙂
Any archies here affected by the CA fire?
Hope all is well even with those affected.
Here are my two cents on last nights SU2C event…carried over from SD…
Well, I had the good fortune to be at the event last night as well and will add my congratulations to those who put forth the effort to raise the money that they did. It was an amazing array of celebrities from all walks of life. I was a “seat filler” and was able to volunteer to be one of the people writing on the wall behind the phone banks during the show so I was on the stage behind Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, Jay Leno, etc. for a few times throughout the show. I saw David earlier in the day just outside wardrobe and was about 10 feet away from him and his aunt but couldn’t “break ranks” to go over and say hi. It was chaotic backstage to say the least! Saw him on the phone banks during the half hour internet segment at the end of the show but was on the other side of the room. He looked great, as usual. It was a sobering event with all of the people in the audience but an uplifting one hearing of the advances. It was also a very fun event and being on the stage (only one writing on the wall at about minute 27) was a blast!!
HD vid of David @ SU2C
SU2C Arrival pix. I find the intro funny:
DAVID Archuleta – the cute one from season seven of American Idol — attended the 2010 Stand Up to Cancer Benefit in Culver City, CA, Friday night.
To read the rest -- http://www.showbizspy.com/article/212611/david-archuleta-stands-up-to-cancer.html?pid=3118
MIKESD -- that must have been so exciting for you. I suppose excusing yourself for a quick photo opp or hug of TheArchuletor wouldn’t have worked? LOL
Thanks for sharing.
Meantime, here is an update from Pastel!!!! (from FOD)
“As many of you now know, I had the pleasure and honour of attending the Stand Up 2 Cancer performance at the Sony Studios in LA yesterday, representing ALL OF YOU in the Crush Kids’ Cancer David Archuleta Angels Team.
“It was an exciting but very emotional experience. Having lost my heroic husband Lawrence last year at the age of 51 to colon cancer, the day took on an entirely different meaning for me than an encounter with David Archuleta and his team, although that was an awesome and generous experience as well.
“The significance of Standing Up yesterday, after a cross country trip for me and my daughter, was even more poignant. It was truly an honour to be there.”
More on the entire day and some conversations we had with David to come.
Mary Lou”
DA w/ Mary
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/jackryan1/DJMA/la-011-1024x768-e1284226974215.jpg
mikesd: It sounds like a wonderful and meaningful event for you. I watched the broadcast and it was very moving. So many people touched by cancer and so many heroes still fighting. The doctors and teams were amazing, and the celebrity volunteers made it fun to watch. Great music, although, it could have been greater with one additional performance 🙂 Thanks for your view of the event!
JR: Pastel’s story is poignant and the whole Archies SU2C group should be very proud.
Yesterday, DA attended the premiere “Fred, the Movie”
Bahahaha re his reaction to Jennette.
Some pix
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BJwZVgJUeXQ/TIv5j1rsP5I/AAAAAAAAASY/4VH-V3tKs7w/s400/x2_2a87ceb.jpeg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BJwZVgJUeXQ/TIwui2kIBbI/AAAAAAAAAS4/Oto1RzxQ2e8/s400/x2_2a919a2.jpeg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BJwZVgJUeXQ/TIwRke9QOvI/AAAAAAAAASg/TdARFphSKec/s400/x2_2a8b8aa.jpeg
http://oceanup.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/zoom/gallery/fred-the-movie-premiere%20(5).jpg
http://oceanup.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/zoom/gallery/fred-the-movie-premiere%20(6).jpg
http://oceanup.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/zoom/gallery/fred-the-movie-premiere%20(7).jpg
And tomorrow/today(depending on where you are!), don’t forget David performs @ the Delta Fair Music Festival. He will be interviewed @ Q1075 Morning Show
Look what I found in my inbox from Amazon: the TOSOD Deluxe cover
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/jackryan1/TOSOD/TOSODDeluxeCover.jpg
I don’t think I have ever posted this interview with Raphie Radio Show,so here goes
It was just an audio interview so I set it to some fine pictures 😉
Just love this:
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/related_news/2010_Sep_12_su2c_teams
During the Stand Up To Cancer telethon on Friday, Survivor Africa winner Ethan Zohn appeared with So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley and The Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney to announce that the Fox and NBC shows, along with ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition were joining with CBS and creating fundraising teams.
As of Sunday night, the Survivor team has exceeded its goal of $25,000, raising $31,637. So You Think You Can Dance’s team has raised $1,506, The Biggest Loser team has raised $680, and Extreme Makeover’s team has raised $295.
To be fair to the other teams, Survivor started its team and fundraising about a month ago. And that team is getting its ass kicked by American Idol runner-up David Archuleta’s team, which has raised $68,058.
Ultimately, the teams are just a fun way to encourage donations, 100 percent of which go to collaborative cancer research. So, if you can, give something, even $1.
Beautiful! (Thanks to 8throwcenter)
Hmmm… the TOSOD description in one of the YT comments
“Sweet mother of all that is fine and delicious”
can also be applied to this GBA performance, in varying levels.
just sayin…
Thanks to 8throwcenter 🙂
DeltaFest’s ELEVATOR
DeltaFest’s SOT
SOT -- it is like being enveloped in the poignancy, plaintiveness yet delicious offering of life itself.
That Mr. Archuleta is what your voice brings out in a simple melody. BRAVO!
Again from the ever dependable 8throwcenter
MY HANDS
BDAY WISHES & TMH
SBL
This series of DelaFest vids are from YouCanCallMeTina:
GBA
SOT w/ the banana randomness
MY HANDS
CRUSH
TMH w/ BDAY WISHES
SBL
ALTNOY
ELEVATOR
Pix from the DeltaFest
http://www.q1075.com/joomla2010/index.php/q-photos?func=viewcategory&catid=239
Well, I captured the Memphis interview, uploading it set to the photos found in the link above. Now if only my home internet could kick up some speed!
On a lighter note, before David sang SOT, he was asking about the big bananas, well he eventually met them upclose
Finally I had a chance to listen to these. Jr, thank you for loading them up here. Fantastic! David seems to enjoy the acoustic shows as much as his full-band concerts. I don’t care which he does, I’m happy just to hear him sing! 🙂
One thing I noticed is that there is less screaming (thank you, God!) and you can really hear him, which is always a joy.
Okay, I’ll spam …
Crush up close thanks to 8throwcenter
MARLIE -- been away from the fansites fo a while. My Office crashed and I lost half of the repot & presentation am doing &^%$#@!)(*&^%. I wonder if uploading & downloading anythingDavid has anything to do with it? You think (whistling now…)
Anw, after 5 attempts in 18 hours, here is David’s interview with Q107.5/Q96.1 Memphis, TN -- I set it to pix from the Delta Music Festival which some of you may not have seen. Great to see how huge the crowd was -- enjoy!!!
AOLradio has added Elevator -- the “2nd 1st single” from his soon-to-be-released album.
David Archuleta, ‘Elevator’ — New Song
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, graces us with ‘Elevator,’ yet another hot single from his upcoming album, ‘The Other Side of Down,’ out Oct. 5.
Driven by an acoustic-laden guitar melody and catchy percussion, Archuleta sings of pursuing one’s dreams and accepting the journey — not always knowing the outcome: “It’s an endless ride / Sometimes it takes you up / Sometimes it tears you down inside / But it’s the butterflies / That keep you feeling so alive, so alive.”
The uptempo track was co-penned by Shelly Peiken, Archuleta, and his guitarist Mike Krompass. To hear ‘Elevator,’ which follows Archuleta’s lead-off single, ‘Something ‘Bout Love,’ head over to AOL Radio’s New Pop First station.
http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/09/14/david-archuleta-elevator/
And they have a new picture!
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.aolradioblog.com/media/2010/09/david-arch200.jpg
Some DeltaFair BTS
And the long lost BTS of Capitol4th!
Both vids were originally posted by Ms. Moore @ vimeo
PART 2 of TOSOD Preview -- SBL & Stomping the Roses
Loving STOMPING THE ROSES
And this is an update of the Memphis interview as more pix were released by Q107.5
Wow, the beginning of that STOMPING THE ROSES clip definitely gave me an 80s vibe! Not sure what I think about the rest of the preview clip, but again it’s just a preview.
Thanks JR for sending me the higher-quality ELEVATOR. I’m liking this version a lot better, and hopefully the production will get some more work before release!
Ronaldsf: I thought Stompin’ the Roses had a light rock feel. I like it so far. I’ve thought David could pull off a little more rock-ish music. Don’t Let Go is like that and we know what he did with that (gah!)
BTS SU2C, David @ mark 2:55
Part 2 of David Answering His Hotline Messages — WARNING, OK? Cos he is too much here!
Can I change my name to Kayla or Kia or whatever names those lucky girls go by. Can I? Can I? Can I? LOL.
Still uploading YT, for those with issues with this vid
Backstage Scenes from CFTH Tour from KENDRA LOWE
YT version PART 2 of DA ANSWERING HOTLINE FAN MESSAGES, 16 Sept
More gorgeous pix from DeltaMusicFest
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=519025&id=637955110&l=0be26335aa
David Archuleta
By Alyssa McKendrick
Bucks County Courier Times
“But I know this crush ain’t going away.” – David Archuleta, “Crush”
So it seems for all of the girls screaming: “We love you, Archie!”
Since finishing second on the seventh season of “American Idol” in 2008, David Archuleta, 19, has done concerts tours and has even written his own book, “Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance!”
Archuleta has recently finished recording his new album, “The Other Side of Down,” which will be in stores Oct. 5.
I had the chance to chat with him for a few minutes before he helped rock the house at the kickoff for the US Open at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in August.
Q: Why did you decide you wanted to be involved with Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day?
A: I actually got to come to the US Open last year, too, which was fun. It’s always great to do events that encourage family things. I think it’s great to see kids and their parents come out to the event and find something in common that they all enjoy and want to celebrate. People can enjoy the music – but at the same time, tennis – and kicking off the US Open.
Q: Do you have any advice for kids who want to pursue music?
A: Keep going for it. So many people feel like dreams are impossible and are not likely to happen. That’s not the case, though that’s what the world wants you to believe. People can be afraid themselves to do what they want, but you can really make a great impact if you follow what your heart wants you to do. You can also see how it affects other people, too. Don’t be afraid to take a risk.
Q: What is the biggest thing you have learned from your experience on “American Idol?”
A: That you shouldn’t say you can’t do something without trying it out. At first, I never thought I could do any of this. I tried it, and worked really hard, and surprised myself. You should always go for new challenges. If you are willing to work hard for something and feel passionate about it, you can surprise yourself.
Q: What are three things you always have with you on tour?
A: My phone, my journal and my computer.
Q: What is one song you never get sick of singing live?
A: I love singing “Angels” by Robbie Williams. It’s a great song to cover, and one of my songs on the new album “The Other Side of Down.”
Q: How would you describe your new album?
A: I feel like it’s a lot more of me this time. The music + I am still experimenting with, like the pop styles and sounds. The messages that the songs are talking about are definitely more of who I am.
Q: Can we expect a new tour soon?
A: Yes, with the new album, there will be a tour in the future. We are going to be setting it up soon and I’ll let everyone know when the tour will start
Source: PhillyBurbs.com
Glad that Jive at least puts David infront of its website
http://www.jiverecords.com/
And David is 3rd in the Hot Tracks list after Usher and Miguel. 🙂
Q102 Backstage Interview w/ Brian Douglas
hugs to David!
JR- I’ve been traveling so I haven’t had much chance to comment, but thank you SOoooo much for these videos. I loved how David just made up that song for those girls. So sweet!
And the CFTH tour video just emphasized that gorgeous voice -- something about David and Christmas songs -- magic!
Found this on FOD (thank you!) Cudos to Booklover1223 for the video!
For those of you who vote (oh, now, don’t tell me you don’s sneak around voting on teen sites LOL) David’s Something ‘Bout Love is now on Musiqtone -- so go vote!
http://musiqtone.com/music/thecount/
Nice clip of Stompin’ The Roses thanks to grapeexmagoo!
David impersonating Cher:
Sunday greetings to everyone! Thank you Marlie for isolating that Cher impersonation clip. Am I the only one who suspects that David was probably singing “Believe” before, while also working on his Jennifer Holliday and Alicia Keys impersonations? Well anywayz David should not be so modest and bust out his inner diva! 🙂
Does it seem like Elevator is getting more general promotion than SBL, or am I wrong? Weird, because SBL had the music video. Can anyone make sense of what Jive’s plan is? LOL
David and his brother, Daniel performing Elevator at Jordan Commons in Utah. Thanks to AirAlex1
Something ‘Bout Love…
Crush -- acoustic. Thanks to frejul10
1000 Miles
David talking to fans at 97.1 ZHT Private Patio Party-S.Jordan Utah thanks to pattycake04
Things Are Gonna Get Better
Something ‘Bout Love, Things Are Gonna Get Better and Crush at 97.1 session at Noah’s thanks to ccsic
Part 3 Preview of Who Am I and Falling Stars:
I love both of these from these little snippets!
A funny banter and Happy Birthday song.
Interview David Archuleta B98.7 Q&A Parts 1 -- 4
The Philippines loves David
David Archuleta -- Something ‘Bout Love #1 @ MYX:Daily Top 10, Philippines
Hmmmm, who is that standing over to the side? ‘nuf said.
Glowy skin -- gah!
Last one I’m posting for now
Things Are Gonna Get Better (close up -- be forewarned)
Thanks Marlie. Those interviews! Guhh, he can’t be real. He is so totally unique.
cb: I agree. I loved those interview videos. He’s so open, even when he isn’t sure of his own feelings and has to wend his way through them, himself, to get to an answer.
Oh, geez, David. What are you trying to do to us….he sure looks nice in this Matt Clayton picture!
http://davidarchuletavn.com/2010/09/21/matt-clayton-sneak-peek-photo-of-david-archuleta/
Pamela Pike from Associated Content is one of my favorite writers of all things David. She is without a doubt a fan exactly like us.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5819864/david_archuleta_what_matters_to_him.html?cat=33
Vermeer -- thanks for the link. Pamela is sooooooomuch a fan -- it’s nice to see a writer who actually hears what David has to say.
Well, here are some more views of that B98.7 private concert
A Thousand Miles
Elevator -- B98.7
Something ‘Bout Love -- B98.7
Read David’s new bio on his official site:
http://www.davidarchuleta.com/us/about
Hi everyone 🙂 A week w/o Archie -- it was like pulling teeth!
Anw, got an alert in my inbox & I noticed that Amazon posted an updated bio of David:
With budding maturity, David Archuleta captures two years’ worth of introspection and reflection, dozens of songwriting sessions, long days spent in the studio and nights in the air, all leading to The Other Side of Down, his highly anticipated second album.
Not only the follow up to David’s 2008 self-titled debut, it’s a reintroduction to the American Idol runner-up with the angelic voice who 30 million television viewers fell in love with during season 7—now older, wiser, with faith still on his side and an eternally optimistic wide-eyed outlook. Hence, the album’s title. “For me, it’s about moving forward and making progress,” David explains. “I’m heading towards ‘the other side of down,’ which is ‘up.’”
Actually, there are many sides to David Archuleta, all of which find a place on the record. There’s the youthful David, affectionately known as Archie, who often emerges on TV in the form of a mid-interview giggle; You can find him on the title track whose bouncy, island vibe vows that nothing’s going to break his pop stride.
Then you have David the inspiration and role model, who looks deep inside and up above for guidance on how to navigate the world around him—much as he describes on the track “Things Are Gonna Get Better,” which spots a silver lining in the darkest of clouds and enlists a full gospel choir to drive the point home.
And there’s the insatiably curious David, who doesn’t have all the answers but is resolved to keep searching for them. Look no further than the sugar sweet S*A*M and Sluggo-produced single “Something ‘Bout Love” for the sound of reach-for-the-sky bliss, and the hard-driving big chorus of “Complain,” written for David by EMan, David Hodges and Claude Kelly, which, despite its title, is an encouraging song beckoning the listener not to take anything for granted.
It’s a sentiment David is all too familiar with, not just from having reached second place on Idol, but seeing massive success straight out the gate with the song “Crush,” which charted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of its 2008 release and has since sold two million downloads. “I wasn’t expecting to be in the finale and I wasn’t expecting to get a record deal right after my interviews that night,” David admits. “My plan was to go back to school after the Idol tour so I wasn’t entirely prepared to make an album, which is why I was really surprised that it did as well as it did.” David also released “Christmas from the Heart” which debuted at No. 2 on the seasonal chart behind Bob Dylan.
While no stranger to pressure—he did sail through three months’ worth of intense competition on TV’s biggest stage—having a hit record under his belt meant defining his place in music beyond being a pop culture footnote. “I don’t want my music to have boundaries,” David declares. “It was so neat to see how positive fans were about ‘Crush,’ but with this album, my participation in each of the songs ties them together and they’re all me.”
Indeed, David had a hand in co-writing the majority of the album’s tracks, including two of its quirkier numbers, the bouncy “Parachutes and Airplanes” with Matt Squire and Lindy Robbins, and the irresistible ride that is “Elevator,” written with Shelly Peiken and Mike Krompass, whose lyrics—“Elevator goes up / Elevator goes down / Just go with the flow / Until your feet hit the ground”—literally came to David in a dream. “I had this visual in my mind of all these elevators going up and down and I’m trying to figure out which floor to get off on,” he explains. “The next day, we wrote it in, like, 30 minutes, not thinking anything would happen with it.” But proving that age-old musician’s adage that sometimes the best songs come out in the shortest bursts.
“A lot of writers say ‘dare to suck’ and you have to,” David continues. “Because not everything that comes out is going to make sense. That’s not how it works. You pay attention to how chords make you feel or you see a picture and you just start writing about it. I love when things are emotion-driven. It’s not always about how hooky it is. There are songs like that, but it’s not what I’m trying to do.”
Feeling a greater sense of purpose is nothing new to fans of the now 19-year-old Murray, Utah native who overcame vocal cord paralysis at age 13 while competing on CBS’s “Star Search.” The trying experience was chronicled in David’s 2010 book “Chords of Strength” and resonates in the overall message of The Other Side of Down. “Instead of acting like everything in life is so hard and confusing, look at it this way: the only way you can go from here is up,” he says. “It’s our decisions and how we handle things, even when they get rough. If we keep holding on, looking at things positively and working hard, we can improve our lives, help ourselves, and even help the greater good.”
Of course, with inspiration comes aspiration and David isn’t lacking in that department, either. He aspires to find everlasting love in the ballad “My Kind of Perfect,” assured that his time will eventually come but wondering when. “It’s about waiting and knowing that they don’t have to be perfect, they just have to be my kind of perfect,” he explains. And going beyond his world to address the harsh reality of war and natural disasters, David offers the hopeful “Things Are Gonna Get Better.” “It’s what people need to hear right now,” he says.
To that end, David’s current musical tastes run the pop-rock gamut, from acoustic guitar-driven singer-songwriters like Jason Mraz to the electronic sounds of female innovators like Imogen Heap and A Fine Frenzy. Surprising? Hardly if you consider David’s appreciation for the beauty of melody, a trait he displayed time and time again while performing on Idol. “It’s amazing how one song can change someone’s life,” says David. “It’s been done for me so many times and I want to give to my fans the same thing those artists have given me.”
Welcome back, JR!
HD VID OF DAVID’S ATM LIVE AT STUDIO B (89.7 SLC UT) thanks to B987MEDIA
And while writing this, SBL is playing on TV as it enters Manila’s MYX Hit Charts at #2 -- woo-hoo!
That is a beautiful write-up/promo for David!
This part jumped out at me:
“Things Are Gonna Get Better,” which spots a silver lining in the darkest of clouds and enlists a full gospel choir to drive the point home.
Wheeeeeee! 😀
David Archuleta on ‘The Other Side of Down’ and Friday’s show in York
“The Other Side of Down,” David Archuleta’s new album, is out in just two weeks.
And local fans will get a chance to hear some of that album Friday night, when David headlines that FM 97 (WLAN) Birthday Barn Dance at the Pullo Center at Penn State York.
Tickets are $18 and $25, and WLAN is giving some lucky fans a chance to meet the stars of the evening backstage. Other performers include Shontelle (check out “Impossible” and “Licky”), The Ready Set, Hot Chelle Rae and Runner Runner. Go here for details.
Meanwhile, David, still just 19, took time out of his busy schedule Tuesday to talk to Idol Chatter about his new album.
Idol Chatter: I interviewed you last December and, at that time, you said you wanted to put more of yourself in the second album. Do you feel like you accomplished that, and why?
David: I do, actually. I am actually really happy about that. The lyrics are just a lot more in tune with who I am as a person. I think (they will allow) a lot of people to connect with the more thoughtful and the lighter, goofier side of me.
…
To read the rest of the interview: http://ydtalk.com/chatter/?p=654
Finally! David on TV again
Wednesday, October 6
Jay Leno: Shaun White, Florence Henderson, Toby Keith
Craig Ferguson: Debra Winger
The View: Patrick Stewart
Regis and Kelly: Diane Lane, David Archuleta
Hope more TV appearances to come!
I’m going to have to find a way to work at home the week of October 5th. If David is going to be on TV, I can’t be sitting around some conference room conducting business! LOL
MARLIE -- you may have to take a week off then! LOL
PINK RIBBON PERFORMANCES -- twitvid thanks to KARIN
Fallin’ Stars
Elevator
Something ‘Bout Love
NOTE1 David was sick. He had the flu so he wasn;t able to make to the M&G.
NOTE2 -- Fallin’ Stars just slayed me
This album will kick some @#$%^&*(&&%%$#@!!
Fallin’ Stars is fabulous -- amazing -- perfect! I love it!
I remember 2 years ago -- worrying about whether David could reach the high notes in some of his performances. Now, no problem. He’s got that falsetto down pat!
He just loves performing, doesn’t he? 🙂 And we love it, too!
Part 2 of David Archuleta’s interview w/ Brian Douglas
Thanks to YouCanCallMeTina
01 SBL
02 ELEVATOR
03 FALLIN STARS
04 CRUSH
CRUSH SOUNDCHECK
Tina says she will try to upload higher quality vids tonight 🙂 Goodness I could not even thank her enough for putting these vids up so quickly.
Thanks Tina. And thanks David.
David may have a surprise hit with Fallin’ Stars. It’s the kind of song that you want to play, again and again while you just sit quietly, pondering…
Melody is haunting. Makes you think of the past. The song hits hard but ever so slowly.
I now understand why Eman asked David to change up his voice.
HQ of FALLIN STARS from YCCMT
Same set of vids, this time thanks to ShelleyFOD, HD & upclose
01 SBL
02 ELEVATOR
FALLIN’ STARS
TOSOD clips -- all songs
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004467T8W/
Of course the quality is blah but at least we can now here the other cuts 🙂
In case anyone is interested, hope I got ’em right
FALLING STARS
When you forget me
When you don’t remember my name
Not even a mem’ry
Somewhere in the back of your brain
I won’t be offended
Cause I always knew that the day
Will come when I’m not enough to make you stay
You tell me it’s not possible
No way that we could break
But nothin’ is illogical
Believe me
Like falling stars over your head
We were bound to burn out
Burn like crashing cars
I’ll never get over you, never over you
‘Cause you are so… beautiful… yeah
The world is turnin’
And time keeps on lingering on
The sun will be burnin’
Eventually you will be gone
I’ll always love you
Oh believe it or not
Baby that’s not enough to…
Not enough to stop
These falling stars over your head
We were bound to burn out
Burn like crashing cars
I’ll never get over you, never over you
‘Cause you are so… beautiful… yeah
Bridge:
When it’s all said and done, I’ll be
Just a speck in the galaxy
Floating far away by gravity
You tell me it’s not possible
No way that we could break
Like falling stars
Like crashing cars
Like falling stars over your head
We were bound to burn out
Just like crashing cars
I’ll never get over you, never over you
Cause you are so… beautiful
You are so beautiful, yeah
Wow, I think this is going to be a really good album. From the snippets on Amazon, I’m really liking Good Place, Who Am I, and Stompin the Roses. They all sound good, but I’m partial to those so far. I’ll have to hear the full versions of all the songs to really know, but right now, those have my thumbs up.