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  • David Archuleta – His Taste in Music – Published September 02, 2010 by Pamela Pike

    Promoting All Music

    Arguing about taste is as fundamental as having it in the first place. We take for granted that different people enjoy different things–and that others feel as confident in their judgments as we do in ours.

    Our choices in books, music, art, and design go to the core of who we are. Taste can offer us a doorway into people’s lives.

    Even as a child, David Archuleta’s appetite for exploring music was insatiable beginning with Jazz from his father’s influence and salsa from his mother. Like many who seek out a wide range of art at a young age, David continued to be artistically open-minded. To this day he still seeks out new music.

    David is high in openness, the characteristic of creative, curious, and imaginative people, constantly sampling new music. Openness correlates to a great range of tastes. These individuals have a greater conception of what makes great music.

    He listens to other people’s music and pays attention to what is playing such as Oldies, Pop, Rock, and gives each song a chance. He goes to concerts and checks out opening acts that may not be well-known and recommends to his fans listening to their music.

    His recommendation of Ella Fitzgerald’s “Misty” from his latest blog shows great taste not only in songs but great singers as well. Being a great singer involves the ability to stay on pitch and convey emotion, the message of the song. They also should be as good live as they are recorded. Hearing a performer in concert tells the tale. The voice should be distinctly recognizable.

    Ella could not only make a song come alive, but she brought an element of sweetness to her songs. She was able to make you feel that you were right there with her in the emotion of the song.

    David has that ability, he understands music, he is young but his voice sounds experienced. He has a smile that will knock your socks off and draws you right into the emotions he is emitting. He also has the ability to enjoy himself when he performs and allows others to share in that pleasure.

    Music is his life, commitment, work, discipline, fun, sorrowful, joyful – it’s just all things in one, it’s the rhythm of life. Music is the link to his dreams. Music is also the thing that brings David the closest to God.

    His pen has been a fountain of joyful songs and I am longing to hear the results of all his hard work and dedication on October 5, 2010.

  • Why the hype? 28-year-old male: Archuleta craze not irrational

  • TONY POTTER apotter@uvsj.com

    Posted: Monday, June 21, 2010 10:57 pm | Updated: 2:03 am, Tue Jun 22, 2010.

    I'm a 28-year-old male. My musical tastes include Keane, U2, They Might Be Giants, Regina Spektor and Broadway soundtracks. I am not what I would have called a typical David Archuleta fan. And even though I have interviewed him twice, and met him twice more, I had never, until Saturday night, heard a single song sung by him.

    I interview a lot of artists and bands, and most of these interviews come with the opportunity to attend their respective concerts, take photos for the paper, etc. I rarely attend these events, mostly due to time. However, I so enjoyed my interactions with Archuleta this past week that I decided to take my wife to his concert.

    "Why did I do this?" I asked myself as I sat through a particularly not enjoyable pre-show. When the screaming started (true to Archuleta's own words, the loudest he's ever heard) I was even more outside of my comfort zone. Thankfully, I was "taking pictures for the paper," which made my front and center position less awkward and noticeable.

    But what was my surprise when this "American Idol" star, an accolade I often scoff at, opened with what I can only describe as a fun, truly enjoyable song. And lo, the second song was even better. My expectations of weak vocals and cheesy, teen-pop lyrics fled, and I sat back to enjoy the show.

    But more impressive to me than his performance were the traits he exhibited in our interaction during the week, the very traits that prompted me to attend his concert.

    Trait No. 1: He's a regular, even humble, kid.

    When speaking of the release of his new book, Archuleta had no assumption of his own great wisdom or experience. Instead, he said the publishers approached him, so he thought maybe, since he has been a teenager, his experience with trials and overcoming might speak to other teenagers and help them out. While I saw for a fact that many nonteenagers were buying his book, Archuleta held no illusions for himself of trying to be profound to an older audience.

    Trait No. 2: He's loyal to his fans. When I asked the manager at Deseret Book how long Archuleta would be signing books last Thursday, he told me it started at 6 p.m.

    "When does it end?" I asked.

    "When all the books are signed," he replied.

    The manager went on to say that Archuleta personalizes each book he signs, something most artists don't take the time to do. From the look of things, Archuleta has a strong enough fan base to get away with just signing books from 6 to 8 p.m. So why go the extra mile? I guess he really appreciates those that have made him who he is today, and hasn't forgotten it.

    Trait No. 3: It turns out he really can sing.

    What's the lesson learned here? I guess it's that hordes of young ladies and women falling over the pop icon with dreamy eyes and a magical voice can't always be counted on to be irrational and lacking in real musical inclinations. It turns out, every once in a while, the hype is dead on.

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    Life as a teenage celebrity has its perks–hobnobbing with Hollywood royalty, traveling the world and free clothes, to name a few. But for those who strive for more, just singing or acting won’t do it. They have to be die-hard self-promoters with albums, theater gigs, TV shows, movies, endorsements and charity work. In short, they have to be brand-building entrepreneurs. Here are 11 who are pulling it off.

    David Archuleta, 18

    Musician, actor, author

    Defeated in the seventh season of American Idol by David Cook, Archuleta went on to release a self-titled album on Jive records that reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts, and a Christmas album in October 2009. He even customized a Christmas singing game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. He has played more than 100 live shows since Idol. This year he released an autobiography, Chords of Strength, and last year toured with fellow teen star Demi Lovato. He's also guest-starred on Nickelodeon's iCarly and Disney's Hannah Montana.

They Can Hear Music, Sweet, Sweet Music

Posted by bebereader on Wednesday, February 3, 2010

David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks and The Starkey Foundation are on a mission this week.  Their goal is to fit over 100 hearing-impaired children with hearing aids in the Miami area.  People who can hear tend to take their hearing for granted.  But for these children, most of whom have been deaf their entire lives, hearing is a gift that will transport them through the looking glass into a whole new world.

Can the hearing-impaired experience music?  The answer is a resounding YES!  Beethoven composed his 9th symphony after he lost his hearing.  In the movie, “Mr. Holland’s Opus”, I remember that deaf people “heard” music by feeling the floor vibrations and from flashing lights that corresponded to musical notes.  By turning up the bass on a stereo so that the vibrations can be felt through the floor, deaf people are able to dance to the rhythms they feel.  Hearing-impaired people do enjoy music; they just understand it differently, by feeling rather than by hearing.

At a VIP in December, David was asked to consider having someone sign the lyrics at his concerts to enhance the concert experience for his hearing-impaired fans.  He said that he had never thought about signing but he thought it made sense.  He mentioned that he knew that the deaf can “feel” the music vibration from the sound system.

Later in the afternoon there will be a special performance by David and Jordin.

Something wonderful is about to happen to a lucky bunch of kids in Miami.  After being fitted with hearing aids, these children will be able to hear, rather than just feel music.  They will hear the angelic sound of David’s voice.  I think back to how I felt when I heard David’s voice for the very first time on American Idol.  Imagine their reactions when they hear his healing voice for the first time!  Imagine if that was the first sound you ever heard.

(now the ears of my ears awake and now the eyes of my eyes are opened) e.e. cummings

The event will be webcasted today, February 3, starting at 11:45 am EST and 8:45 am PST at this link:

http://www.ustream.tv/starkeyhearingfoundation

If you would like to get involved and give a child the gift of hearing, visit the Starkey Hearing Foundation at this link:

http://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/individual-gift.php

If you would like to have your hearing tested online, visit the Starkey Hearing Foundation at this link:

http://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/hearing-test.php

155 Responses to “They Can Hear Music, Sweet, Sweet Music”

  1. Abrra said

    Bebe
    Thank you for bringing this artticle here today. I do not know how I existed before hearing the Voice. I wish I could be there to witness the joy and excitement these children will share.
    Let’s hope that someone thought to bring many of David and Jordin’s CD’s to give to the new fans!

    Abrra

  2. TOfan said

    Great post, bebereader, thank you!!

    I was at the Stroudsburg VIP where a hearing-impaired young woman asked the question about having someone “sign” David’s concerts. The way he moved closer and spoke slowly and clearly so she could understand him was very touching, as was his explanation of how the monks used musical vibrations and tones for healing. It makes me very sad that there are people who will never hear his Voice … what a worthy cause this is.

  3. djafan said

    bebe…Wonderful post… The wonders David’s music does for me, his “Voice” to be exact is so healing, something about his tone, IDK, but since I seem to need it daily I can’t imagine not hearing sound at all. What a miracle that these children will be able to hear for the first time and Jordin, whether knowingly or not invited David “The Voice” to sing to these children. They will experience hearing and seeing David, a double blessing.

    Brought this over from the previous thread….

    jackryan4DA said
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Hey guys, VEE from Down Under (I believe she posts here) is in Manilla right now :) Will finally meet her tomorrow – yay!

    BTW have you see these vids – cracking me up

    Animated DA – A FAN ENOUNTER
    http://www.youtube.com/v/OMRbaXzch7I

    OK, fess up. How many of what the fan said hit a home run with you?

    Animated DA in an interview
    http://www.youtube.com/v/Uo9Ygdy03Gg

    bahahahahahaha!

    jackryan4DA said
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Hey guys, VEE from Down Under (I believe she posts here) is in Manilla right now :) Will finally meet her tomorrow – yay!

    BTW have you see these vids – cracking me up

    Animated DA – A FAN ENOUNTER
    http://www.youtube.com/v/OMRbaXzch7I

    OK, fess up. How many of what the fan said hit a home run with you?

    Animated DA in an interview
    http://www.youtube.com/v/Uo9Ygdy03Gg

    bahahahahahaha!

    Vee and JR are meeting!!!!! I met Vee and she is a sweet, fun lady who loves David.

  4. Angelica said

    How awesome that the video gurus from the other side of the world are getting together! I wish I could see those vids JR sent but will watch at home asap. I know of a couple of fans I’ve met who are going to the picnic today and are going to be giving updates and getting pictures if possible. This is such a good cause! Bebe the article you wrote really made me think about what a blessing the gift of hearing is and how bereft of beauty and emotion my life would be without it. You know David had plans to be an Ear, Nose, and Throat MD before we set him straight on that career goal, so this is something close to his heart. Plus it’s charity, and charity for children, so he has got to be loving the heck out of this whole event. Oh yeah, and it’s with his bud Jordin too. So I’m happy knowing he’s happy and these children are going to be helped sooo much!

    Factor into this happiness equation the certain knowledge of new pics and vids coming our way and my cup runneth over. Water to the thirsty in the midst of a prolonged Archudrought.

    Drink deep.

  5. bebereader said

    I’m watching the webcast now in real time along with 700 others. I’m so proud of David for giving his time for a most worthwhile cause! While the children are now being fitted for hearing aids, they are showing footage of The Starkey Hearing Foundation’s trip to the Dominican Republic, where children were given the gift of hearing.

    Back to the show….

  6. Angelica said

    Good Bebe! Keep us posted. Work just get’s in my way.

  7. SandyBeches said

    I am watching this with you Bebe…Isn’t it great to see David…live…again?

    SB

  8. bebereader said

    They just promised us that they would show some of the children as they are being fitted for their hearing aids. Meanwhile they are interviewing people at the event and discussing family members who have benefited from getting hearing aids.

  9. bebereader said

    Oh SB, So good to see you! Are you in the webcast chat too? Several fans are there now, with me. They showed David at the beginning when they introduced everyone. His smile should be bottled and sold because it lit up the entire room. (Oh, he’s wearing a short sleeved plaid shirt.) Did I mention that he is a sight for sore eyes?!

  10. djafan said

    Hey SB and Bebe…was in the ustream but got to go…. :(

    Did get to see him at the beginning a sight for sore eyes indeed. What a great event he’s participating in. Loved how when Jordin said singer friends she looked at David.

    BBL

  11. SandyBeches said

    Djafan…I missed when they introduced David because it froze for me but he was in the front row with Jordin and I had a great view for awhile…Hope they interview him soon…They did introduce him right? Such a sight for sore eyes today…

    SB

  12. SandyBeches said

    bebe…I always have trouble finding where everyone is…Which chat are you on?…Give me directions please…

    SB

  13. SandyBeaches said

    Dang it can’t even get my name right…have it now though…

    SB

  14. bebereader said

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    David and Jordin and others at today’s event!

  15. SandyBeaches said

    Well David slipped away from being interviewed but will be back later…Unfortunate for the hundreds of fans watching that they did not have David scheduled for a few words…BBL

    SB

  16. bebereader said

    SB The link for the chat is at the bottom of the current article.
    Here it is again: http://www.ustream.tv/starkeyhearingfoundation

    - They are now interviewing children who wear hearing aids.
    - Jordin did her soundcheck.
    - David did his soundcheck last night.
    - Hearing aids currently cost between #$3,000 and $10,000 each.

    Sandra66
    David and Lupe just passed by us. They both look great!! about 1 hour ago from txt

  17. bebereader said

    It was just announced that the concert with Jordin and David will be at 5:00 PM EST at the same link:
    http://www.ustream.tv/starkeyhearingfoundation

  18. SandyBeaches said

    Thanks Bebe, I had the address but kept getting error in communicating etc….

    There will be a lot of pics. and videos for everyone to see later…

    The pictures in your article are priceless…

    SB

  19. djafan said

    darn no david interview…. Nice pic .

  20. bebereader said

    See David in the front row?

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  21. bebereader said

    Apparently there’s a Meet & Greet with David and Jordin!

    JOHN_AF
    Waiting to go into the Teddy Bear Picnic. We will walk the Red Carpet and have our M & G with David and Jordin. half a minute ago from UberTwitter

  22. beebee said

    Somehow the notion of kids taking their brand new hearing aids for a debut concert spin via David Archuleta is absolutely the sweetest thing imaginable. I wonder what he’ll sing?

  23. bebereader said

    David just tweeted!

    DavidArchie
    First event is about to start pretty soon here! less than 20 seconds ago from txt

    (I feel like a journalist who is covering the event! Wish I was really there.)

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  25. Angelica said

    Somebody just paid $1000 for a ten minute phone conversation with David. Hahahahha!!

  26. bebereader said

    David sang “Crush” and “Apologize”.
    Now they’re auctioning off a ten minute private phone call with David! Someone got it for $1,000! Imagine talking to David on the phone for ten minutes! THUD!

    Here’s David singing, “Apologize”!

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  31. djafan said

    Can’t see none of this… :(

    Angelica…10 minutes for $1000! Lucky bidder to have those kinds of funds, but it’s all for a good cause

    Thanks bebe for all the pics!

  32. bebereader said

    Djafan: Oh no! I thought you’d be able to see it today! You know, you could have had a private cellcast!

    Thats David’s Mom on his left.
    A lucky fan had seats close enough to take this pic!

  33. djafan said

    CALL ME!!!! LOL

  34. bebereader said

    David and Jordin did a duet of Jordin’s song “No Air”!
    May I say….hot?! Okay I said it! LOL

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  39. Angelica said

    Bebe,

    Thank you for the updates and pics! I didn’t get home from work to log on till right at the start of Apologize. He was incredible, added a few new notes, and of course, obliged by sweating, (always a crowd pleaser). Did you notice how Jordin stopped between songs to turn around and wipe the sweat from her face with a towel? Would David do that to us? No.

    We are so blessed.

  40. djafan said

    Angelica….to much…lol

    Epic duet!

  41. bebereader said

    Angelica: We are blessed, indeed!

    Here’s David doing “Apologize”!

  42. bebereader said

    And “Crush”!

  43. Angelica said

    From neonlimelight:

    http://neonlimelight.com

    Remember when Justin Bieber filled in for an absent Chris Brown to duet with Jordin Sparks on their smash hit “No Air”? Remember how much your ears hurt afterward? Well, we’re not trying to start a rivalry or anything like that, but, uh, take notes JB.

    David Archuleta stepped in for Breezy to perform “No Air” with Jordin Sparks today (February 3) at the Jordin Sparks
    Experience event in Miami, Florida, and showed everyone how it should be done.

    The performance was clearly a bit unrehearsed, but Archie was still ready. His powerful voice soared over his verse and blended perfectly with Jordin’s. And unlike Bieber, he felt no need to overdo it or try to out-sing Jordin. OUCH! Sorry…flashback.

    Check out the performance above, and if you’re feeling lucky, click here for JB’s version to compare.

  44. SandyBeaches said

    David is fantastic in any setting and a perfect singer to do a duet with anyone, not wanting to showcase himself…

    Thanks David, you made a crazy day quite grand…

    SB

  45. emmegirl said

    Awesome cause! and amaazing duet! Great for David to have his first male/female duet with such a good friend. I hope we see more of them together.

    Heading back to youtube!

  46. silverfox said

    Well now! I feel sooooo much better! I was so in need of a “David Performing Live” fix! I didn’t even realize how much until I was finally able to see David in action when I got home. OH MY! It was so worth the anguish I went through at work today! The DUET OF THE YEAR (it’s a bit early in the year, but it’s going to be hard to top) was fantastic! I think David has almost met his match in amazing vocal range, in Jordin. One didn’t try to out-do the other. Of course for actual improvised vocalization, there is no other like David. :D

    I wasn’t going to bring this up because it’s one of those things I just couldn’t understand and it just makes me very sad..I heard Justin Bieber is going to be one of the singers on the remake of “We Are The World” (for Haiti). To be honest, I have never heard him sing so it wasn’t that I though he wasn’t “good enough”, it was that I KNOW David is better than good enough and so deserving of being asked to participate and I wondered why he wasn’t invited, as far as we know. BUT after listening to JB on that duet with Jordin, I am almost at a loss for words..I just don’t get it! Surely Quincy has heard David & knows his voice would more than do justice to “We Are The World”? Of course, it could just be a rumor that Justin was invited and if so, well, it’s not that I think he shouldn’t do it, it’s just that I think David should also be included.
    That my rant for tonight. :lol: Forgive me, cause today was a GOOD day for David’s fans who have been suffering miserably through this six week old drought causing some of resort to counseling and anti-depressants! (o r l y????) :lol:

    Good night all. For David,

    Dear lord,

    Please take care of David.
    Watch over him, protect him from all harm.
    Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
    Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
    Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his devoted Archangels do.
    Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
    Give him rest when he feels weary.
    Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
    Give him assurance when he feels doubt.
    Give him joy when he feels sad and never allow David to feel alone or lonely.
    Give us the wisdom to always do right by David.
    Help us support David so that it’s always in his best interest.
    CLOAK DAVID IN YOUR PROTECTIVE ARMS always and please keep David and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
    Though we may be unworthy Lord, we humbly pray. Amen

    David, have a good & restful night’s sleep with sweet & happy dreams. Thank you for all you do and for who you are. Keep with you all our love, support & prayers always. Contigo siempre! We will be with you always! TAKE CARE!

  47. silverfox said

    dozens of pics galore!!! ( hope the link works!)

    http://is.gd/7Ehon

    Sweet dreams!

  48. Tawna21 said

    Bebe, I was logged in and listening to the ustream this morning and ended up in tears a couple of times with the happenings that were taking place. The video of the children in the Dominican Republic required a make-up touch-up. The last speaker, I think his name is Bill (had white hair), made a comment that hit me right in the core of my soul. He said, “Poverty of spirit is the hardest kind of poverty”, referring to the broken spirits that come from having challenges like loss of hearing. There are so many different kinds of broken spirits and spirits in poverty that we can assist. We need to follow what one of the football players said, “find something you care about and are passionate about and become involved.” While we may not be able to become financially involved in something, we can always be willing to give our time and efforts to someone or something that needs help.

    Thanks bebe, for the beautiful words and pictures. They make me think about how lucky I am, and how much I take for granted. It’s time to ‘count [my] many blessings, name them one by one’ (from an LDS hymn “Count Your Many Blessings”.

    TW

  49. bebereader said

    Videos are trickling in….

  50. emmegirl said

    Sounds like there is video of David dancing on stage!!!

    Gotta get up early…who cares…need more caffeine!

  51. Angelica said

    Tawna, so true. We have so much to be thankful for if we only took a few minutes every day to count our blessings.

  52. Angelica said

    Another video with good audio of No Air by Sandra.

    http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/sdb66/?action=view&current=David-NoAir.flv

  53. djafan said

    Thank you Angelica….You are UP!

    Can’t get enough AIR!!!!

  54. bebereader said

    What a day and it’s not over yet. We’re still waiting for videos! Apparently David sang another duet of ‘No Air’ with Jordin tonight and he jammed with others on the song “Soul Man”.

    Thanks to everyone who left comments. I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed working on it. As a fan of David, I’m filled with pride that he contributed his time and talent to such a worthwhile cause. His good character and kind heart never cease to amaze me. And then he has to go and sing for us. One note out of him and whooooosh…out come the endorphins.

    Abs: Thank you for your help in this effort!

    TOfan: “It makes me very sad that there are people who will never hear his Voice.”
    I’m so happy that over 100 children can now hear The Voice.

    djafan: “They will experience hearing and seeing David, a double blessing.” And a wonderful gift!

    Angelica#39: “Did you notice how Jordin stopped between songs to turn around and wipe the sweat from her face with a towel?”
    I didn’t notice Jordin wiping the sweat off her face. Umm, I guess I wasn’t exactly watching Jordin. LOL

    SB#18 “The pictures in your article are priceless…”
    I agree; Angelica and Abrra find the best pics! *wink*

    SF#46 David is a breath of fresh air, a glass of delicious water in a very dry Archudrought.

    Tawna#48 I agree; we take too much for granted. Sadly, we don’t realize this until we lose it. It’s never too late to start counting our blessings.

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  55. djafan said

    Tawna…you’re so right as excited as seeing David perform and the surprise duet, what David and Jordin are doing is so admirable. Their hearts and minds are in the right place. Gives me hope that if the “Media and powers that be” would see that this is the way to go, who our youth needs as role models, things would definitely change.

  56. Angelica said

    What – is – that??? White shirt with very loose tie? Too blurry though. Focus people, focus!!

  57. Angelica said

    uh…I may be up a while.

  58. djafan said

    Very nice pictures here…

    http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/photo-gallery/357497/david-archuleta-jordin-sparks-thumbs-up-13/fullsize/

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  59. djafan said

    It’s up! Duet #2 No Air!!!!!!!

  60. djafan said

    Soul Man….David Dancing!!!!!

  61. bebereader said

    Angelica: Need some air? LOL

  62. Angelica said

    Bebe. *takes hit off O2* No, I’m good. ;)

    That was so worth the wait. Nitey nite.

  63. emmegirl said

    Bailed last night, but what an awesome thing to wake up to!

  64. munkmusic said

    I am not sure if you guys have the second video of NO AIR from last night. It is just plain awesome!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_Avi3Y50I&feature=player_embedded

    Hope this worked!

  65. betsy said

    Loved the post, Bebe. And what an exciting day yesterday was! The Starkey event was (from what I saw on Ustream) a heartwarming success.
    And the duet still has me spazzing. Day 2 of the spazz festival has commenced.

  66. djafan said

    Good Morning!

    Another No Air! From Kadeeballet

  67. djafan said

    Love this candid shot.

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  68. djafan said

    no words needed…lol

    Move that hips, David! Muy Suave! on Twitpic

  69. Angelica said

    Dja, why’d you bring that swivel hip gif over here? You know what his dance moves do to me. How am I supposed to get any work done today. lol. No word is right. How can you speak with no air? If he moves like that in the next tour, @%$^*(*)!!

    That reminds me of that animated video by salt up there of David being interviewed. He gets up and just has to move. “We will be sued for that. I just know it.” bwahhahahaaa!!!

    http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/5829759

    And that duet with Jordin last night was FINE! Are they going to do it again tonight?

  70. djafan said

    Hey Angelica…maybe this will help erase the gif image? Nah…won’t go away…lol

    Photobucket

  71. djafan said

    ARCHUSPARKS!

    Photobucket

  72. bebereader said

    Ustream has videos up from last night on their page:

    http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4427783
    Duet is at the 4:40 mark.

    Dja: You’re killing us with pics and gifs!

  73. bebereader said

    CBS News covered yesterday’s event!
    Jordin and David are interviewed in this clip.

    http://cbs4.com/video/?id=90766@wfor.dayport.com

  74. bebereader said

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  75. djafan said

    ummmmmm….Angelica….better view here…lol

  76. djafan said

    Bebe…for you…

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  77. bebereader said

    Image and video hosting by TinyPic

  78. bebereader said

    Image and video hosting by TinyPic

  79. bebereader said

    Djafan#76 “Bebe…for you…”

    OMGosh! David in a car! A dream come true!!!
    THUD@**&^&*^&^^&()&^&&*

  80. Angelica said

    He looks so happy with her up there. I love her so much! I voted for her and was overjoyed when she won AI cause he is right, she has some pipes! She is so sweet and talented and sparkly! And he is so sweet and talented and glowy! Book these two on a tour together NOW, Jive!

  81. Emi said

    Is Bebebebbebe speechless or is she documenting the first moment she saw David in a car forevaaaa?

  82. Angelica said

    Great photo here of David but it won’t let you copy and paste from the article. Check out the “surprising” *couph* reason he’s not going to the superbowl.

    http://www.page2live.com/2010/02/04/super-bowl-xliv-idols-jordin-sparks-and-david-archuleta-hulks-lou-ferrigno-team-up-for-charity/

  83. betsy said

    #75 dja.
    No I haven’t watched that 20 times, not at all.
    18 seconds in, watch, spazz, rewind, watch, spazz, rewind.

  84. bebereader said

    Emi#81 “Is Bebebebbebe speechless or is she documenting the first moment she saw David in a car forevaaaa?”

    Hahahaha It takes a lot for me to be speechless, but this oughta do it! There are more car pics from The Storms Media Group! Gaaaahhhh!

  85. FG said

    Hello. I am a useless person now. The duet has hurt me. The soul man jig. The pants, belt, tie. I am simply a shell of the woman I used to be. Jesus take the wheel. LOL

  86. Emi said

    Knowing David,
    He probably heard about the cost of those Superbowl tickets and thought.. hmmm two tickets to a 4 hour game or 3 hearing aids for kids or 2 weeks of food for 4 families in Haiti .. and then he made his choice. *

    (disclaimer: I made my equivalences up because I have no idea how much those tickets are or the cost for feeding people in Haiti..but I bet David knows..)

  87. Angelica said

    You knew it was coming, didn’t ya? You KNEW I had to do it. :lol:

  88. SandyBeaches said

    I vote for pic on #76…black car/black suit/tie…perfect don’t you think?

    SB

  89. SandyBeaches said

    Angelica #87…You should have a counter for this MGR…it would be interesting!

    SB

  90. SandyBeaches said

    I mean on this site alone…

  91. Tawna21 said

    We have witnessed it!!! Our Soul Man from Utah!! FTW. I am so dead and down after watching these videos and viewing all the pics. Just ‘tan me hide when I’m dead, Fred, and then bury me out back, Jack’. We’ve been replenished for a little while.

    I sure hope the Dr. can figure out what is wrong with David’s mouth. Hopefully, it’s not hurting him.

  92. SandyBeaches said

    I will now finish my one liners with this…David will grip your heart with his dancing (when he dances full out) in the near future, just as much as his singing already has…

    SB

  93. Tawna21 said

    Angelica #87

    It is all good!

  94. Goodkarmaseeker said

    Gotta come out from reading and I guess “lurking” and agree with #91 Tawna and #85 FG and say these (yesterday’s performances) have brought much happiness and hope from a dry spell. Don’t know how much longer we have to go but it will be difficult. Thanks Angelica for #87, that brings major joy.

    Have to say too, that this site is so amazing. I love all of you.

  95. emmegirl said

    Tawna21, SB – Hallelujah! and Amen! The duet AND the dancing have undone me! Hope your prediction about the dancing comes to pass and he gets jiggy-with-it next tour! Then all we can do is hang on and pray that we survive it!

  96. Vee said

    guys JR sent her love to everyone here in THE VOICE. Met her yesterday here in Manila, Philippines. We talked and talked for more than hours talking about the most important things happening in our lives …(filling the blank)….:) <3 As expected, people with ODD are wonderful, she is wonderful and lovely as our David.

    About the No air duet, lots of buzz like this
    http://idolator.com/5395242/who-needs-chris-brown-jordin-sparks-and-david-archuleta-perform-no-air#discus_thread

    Who Needs Chris Brown? Jordin Sparks And David Archuleta Perform “No Air”

    The third annual Jordin Sparks Experience kicked off in Miami yesterday. The charity event—benefiting Jordin and her brother P.J.’s “I’m M.A.D., Are You?” campaign—saw the Season 6 American Idol winner pair up with Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta to belt out “No Air.” And just how ably did Archie fill Chris Brown’s shoes? We say: Chris who? Head below to watch two duet on stage at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach hotel.

  97. djafan said

    new gif…lol

    David's hips don't lie - he can dance :) on Twitpic

  98. Angelica said

    #94 Goodkarmaseeker, thanks! Please pop in anytime and share whatevaah. We will enjoy. :lol:

    #92 SB, “David will grip your heart with his dancing (when he dances full out) in the near future, just as much as his singing already has…”

    If he dances full out, I will have a full out conniption fit. It ain’t gonna be pretty.

    He is fine as frog hair.

  99. Abrra said

    David

    Sitting

    In

    A

    RED

    Car.

    GAH!

    Abrra

  100. Emi said

    I am so glad David only danced like that for 4 seconds. I would have missed more than one appointment today if he had done it any longer! Yep, I sat here for an hour and half thru an appointment time waiting for the mgr ( I knew one would be imminent) and then watched it over and over again. When the merry go round started my whole world stopped!. Then when my appointment called me to tell me I had stood him up all i could say was ..”David, oh David! ” (it is a good thing his name is David…) and I could only APOLOGIZE And I ask myself IS THE WORLD READY FOR THIS? David is smart to reveal in small doses sorta like that man on the Princess Bride who drank the poison bit by bit so it would not kill him when he had the full dose…

  101. Angelica said

    Oh hey Vee! So glad you and JR got to get together in Manilla at last.

    Emi, I have so often thought that same thing.

  102. bebereader said

    Another red car pic! Mercy…I can’t take this!!! With a smile, no less!!!

  103. pabuckie said

    Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you guys know that I made my very FIRST VIDEO ever!! I am proud of myself as I really didn’t know what the heck I was doing but have been wanting to do one for so long to basically show my appreciation to David for bringing so much love and joy into my life.

    So, hope you like it — here it is – let me know what you think? (I am so happy!)

  104. Abrra said

    PA! You did a wonderful job. So proud of you. I added it to the
    site.
    http://www.livestream.com/thevoiceunplugged

    Abrra

  105. pabuckie said

    Thanks Abrra — I know it may not be as good as others but I really wanted to try!

  106. Abrra said

    I went full screen at the streaming of David’s Apologize in Miami.
    Finally put it up:

    Abrra

  107. archiesfan4life said

    PA – it is hard to believe that was your first video – it is just beautiful! Thank you and please keep making them – you are very good!

  108. SandyBeaches said

    pabuckie…well, that was the highlight of my David viewing this morning!! David needs to be sung about in this way more often. You did a geat job and have given me a little inspiration to make one as I have been wanting to go that way myself…terribly lacking in skills but wanting to try…

    Perhaps sometime on David Unplugged there could be a quick on line course for the pc challenged…at the beginners level…I just need to get started.

    Once again…good job pabuckie!

    SB

  109. Abrra said

    Sb
    There are tutorials on youtube to do just about anything. If I can find some I will post links. Try searching “Windows Movie Maker tutorial”?

    Abrra

  110. pabuckie said

    Abrra – you’re so funny! SB and Archiesfan4life – thank you so much. Tutorials – even they are hard to understand for the technically challenged like myself. I just kept looking at Windows Movie Maker and yes reading a little of the tutorials and really didn’t know what I was doing or if it would even work. Took me 3 days but really been thinking about a good song for months!! My first video and I love it! haha

  111. pabuckie said

    Now these are the kind of videos I like — I wish I knew how to do all this to a video but unfortunately I don’t.

    Here’s a very beautiful tribute video I found on youtube:

  112. djafan said

    Good Morning,

    David is a little crazy I think…small plane with only seven passengers…rollercoaster flight…nuts! I imagine his swelling is fine.

    Pabuckie…that was so beautiful…good for you. We have learned so many things cause of David.

    SB…Do it! The tutorials are little techie but it gives you the just of it.

    Abrra…didn’t know if you were going to post that Apologize. That is my favorite Apologize to date…IDK…something in the tone of his voice just mesmerizing. All the recent videos are up top on the left sidebar in one place…enjoy!

  113. bebereader said

    Vee#96: Another ArchuHookup! It’s wonderful that you and JR got to meet!

    Pabuckie #103 *applauds* You did a wonderful job! I remember “Looking Through The Eyes Of Love” all too well from the movie, “Ice Castles” (remember Robby Benson?) in 1978. Loved it back then and love it even more now! Thank you for a new gem to add to our collection for The Voice Unplugged. In addition, the tribute video you posted, “When You Say You Love Me”, is another favorite. Abs, do we have it uploaded in TVU? I hope David will eventually include that song as part of his repertoire.

    Djafan I have to say that “The Voice” site is looking mighty fine….so colorful and homey. Thank you for your superb decorating skills!

  114. Emi said

    Congrats PaBuckie on a great song choice and video! In so many of the pictures you chose I can actually see David looking thru his eyes of love. Ya done good!

  115. pabuckie said

    Bebe – Yes I loved Ice Castles w/Robbie Benson too! He was also charming to me :) Kinda shy like David too!
    I loved the song then and that’s why I used it! Thanks.

  116. pabuckie said

    Just want to thank everyone for your feedback! I never thought in a million years that I would make a video. Trust me. It’s all because of David — he really inspires people.

    By the way did u guys read all the comments under the NO AIR video — David’s LOOKS are getting a lot of buzz — we all knew he was well, SEXY, but looks like new people just can’t believe this is HIM! I’m getting a kick out of reading some of them.

    Someone said he should be on the BIG SCREEN and can picture him in WEST SIDE STORY!

    Other comments – well, can’t post you’ll have to read for yourself! haha

  117. Angelica said

    Pa!!! I have tears in my eyes and it’s not from David. Why do I feel like a proud mama right now? I don’t know, but I do. You guys, Pabuckie has spammed my YouTube account with song suggestions for months. It has gotten to be funny for us both, cause every time I would reply, nope, uh uh, too this, too that, but keep trying, lol! She always took it so well and kept saying, I’m not giving up. I asked her if she had ever considered making her own movies with the songs she’s sending me but she always said, no way, not me, I’m not techy enough to do that. Well you just proved you are too and I couldn’t be happier that you took a risk and succeeded so beautifully!

    Now maybe you’ll stop bugging me to death with suggestions. lol! Just kidding, ((((Pabuckie, sweetie)))) You did good!

    PS – I would have used THAT song. ;)

  118. bebereader said

    If you have any videos that you found on youtube that you’d like Abrra to play in The Voice Unplugged, please send them to her for consideration at alphawav@comcast.net. As long as they are visually clear, with good audio and not shaky, she will consider paying them.

  119. Angelica said

    OMGOSH, this is too funny. Whoever did this article obviously hasn’t been paying much attention over the past 3 years. And doesn’t understand the effect of a pair of nice, well tailored, dress pants on a guy who runs and works out and is changing from boy to MAN! :razz:

    http://www.tabloidprodigy.com/?p=10243

  120. pabuckie said

    Angelica – something inside me said “I bet she would like this song” – but then, because I loved it so much I was like why can’t I do this! Let me just try — I really, really want to make it myself.

    So, you don’t want any more suggestions? (only kidding, if I think of any I am sure to send them your way! haha) Hope you didn’t mind all the emails?

    This song not only fits David with the pics so well but it also describes how I feel about him and what he’s brought into MY LIFE!

    One of your responses to my many song suggestions cracked me up ya know — the one that said “I’m not feelin’ it!” But that didn’t stop me! lol

  121. Abrra said

    #119
    Booty-gate?

    Abrra

  122. djafan said

    Booty-gate? According to this person there’s evidence.

    Casey says:
    February 5, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    There is a 44 (!!!) page discussion on this topic (with photographic evidence) on idolforums dot com. That’s scary.

  123. pabuckie said

    Has this pic been posted?

    Photobucket

  124. pabuckie said

    Or this one?

    Photobucket

  125. djafan said

    David and Jordin are on toward the end….lovely…lol

    http://videos0.ordienetworks.com/videos/284e551abf/iphone_wifi.mp4

  126. djafan said

    Pabuckie … there you go….great pictures!

  127. pabuckie said

    Djafan – wouldn’t you love to be Jordin in that 2nd pic! Look at David’s face!!

  128. pabuckie said

    From the link you posted:

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X20IELE1WjI/S2xnGg-DCMI/AAAAAAAAAp0/tqJns3qFSKo/s1600-h/3.jpg

  129. Abrra said

    Love This!

    Abrra

  130. pabuckie – that is a beautiful tribute video, made me tear up…. Would imagine many can identify with that song – know I did. Thanks, a very nice gift.

    #124 Someone posted on that neonlights blog that there was no connection between david & jordin during the performance but this pic would blow that one out of the water….

  131. pabuckie said

    Thanks! Fandaforeverti48 — Whew! that’s a long name!

    Ok, don’t know how everyone feels about Lady Gaga – I don’t like her shenanigans but I do like some of her songs!

    P A P A R A Z Z I

  132. betsy said

    {{{Pa}}} You did an amazing job. I love this video. Great song choice too.

    Bebe, I cannot believe you referenced Robby Benson. I have loved him for forever. :) I just watched one of my favorite movies of his yesterday. “The Chosen”. Made in 1981. What a coincidence.

  133. Abrra said

    Betsy
    I read that book :) About a Jewish boy growing up?

    Abrra

  134. emmegirl said

    What, Robbin Benson fans! They filmed “One On One” at the high school I went to. There is a shot of my parent’s back yard in the movie! I thought he was sweet too.

  135. bebereader said

    Betsy: You had a crush on Robby Benson, too! haha It really should come as no surprise to us! I loved Robbie in the movie “Jeremy” and “One on One”. He was also the voice of The Beast in the Disney movie “Beauty and the Beast”. I believe he’s teaching acting and directing now at New York University in NYC.

  136. pabuckie said

    Hey Robbie Benson fans – did you know that he sang in NYC in the Village (I guess in the 80′s – and I went and saw him and got a pic with him). I loved him too – that shy, sexy thing going on.
    Hmmmm is there something to this? Since we all love David too! I chose that song because I loved him in Ice Castles when he said “We forgot about the flowers” when the girl fell on the skating rink.

  137. pabuckie said

    I also loved him in Death Be Not Proud.

  138. djafan said

    Ok I’ll confess I’m also a Robbie Benson fan…Ode to Billy Joe one of my favorites…I know it’s a sad one.

    Intersting…

  139. betsy said

    Yes Abrra! – he played an Hacidic Jew growing up in the 1940′s. That was one underrated movie.

    I love all his movies. Bebe! Beauty & The Beast ftw!
    Dja – Ode to Billie Joe – so sad but so good.

    Btw, I played Lynn Holly-Johnson’s role of the blind skater in high school. We did the play minus the skating. Chopped it up. :)

  140. pabuckie said

    Betsy – You did? Oh Wow!

  141. betsy said

    Yes Pa, that was the end of my acting days!

  142. pabuckie said

    I don’t know if this has been posted already — sorry if it was, but GAAAAH!
    I love the way Jordin looks at David from 8:37 on….

    This is the stream of NO AIR from that Starkey Hearing Foundation.

    http://ow.ly/13Rtn

  143. Angelica said

    Drum roll…. I’m eating shrimp. 7 hours ago

    I just noticed this tweet! Do you know what this does to my Louisiana heart, (born and raised in Baton Rouge) to know he’s trying seafood? Ah, David. There’s a whole world of delectable, healthy eating out there in the sea. And the mud. Aiyee!! I want to tol’ you something: if you don’ look out, you gonna suck da head and pinch da tail of a crayfish. haha!

    Who dat!

  144. djafan said

    Pabuckie….I love the way Jordin looks at David from 8:37 on….

    Sigh…..

    Angelica….Where in the world is David eating shrimp? Wonder if he liked it?

    And Bebe thank you!

  145. ram said

    #97 That gif! that gif! Can’t “splain” how he does what he does. He is tooo much.

    Pabuckie, Angelica, I need to get some skills. I am afraid mine is limited to the extent I can appreciate the awesomeage of this fabulous group.

    Is lurking a skill? lol

  146. bebereader said

    Betsy, You played Lynn Holly Johnson’s role! WTG! “Ice Castles” was such a cool movie! Good memories! Djafan, you, too?! I wasn’t going to say but you now, there is a similarity….both are sensitive and not afraid of being vulnerable on camera. Also check out Robby’s eyes.
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic

  147. Abrra said

    Dja
    Got a link for the later duet? I want to do my Flip camera/full screen magic.

    Abrra

  148. djafan said

    Abrra,

    They didn’t ustream the night duet…here’s the earlier one

    http://ow.ly/13Rtn

  149. djafan said

    Ram……Is lurking a skill? lol

    No… I don’t think so…lol

    We want you to join in the melee!

  150. Angelica said

    Ram,

    Only if you’re a stealthy ninja. :lol:

    I like the way you talk.

  151. ram said

    It’s great just walking around this wonderful world created in honor of the Voice and I will just save my skilz for dancing my *** off when David full out makes his move. It’s bound to happen sooner or later. He’s just making us wait so we can learn patience.

  152. ram said

    Hijole! The waiting for his next album .. single whatever we can get is torturous and only the strong will survive.

    Angelica- Thanks. Always wanted to make it down that way and I’ve always had a soft spot for the Deep South. Lake Charles is the furthest I ever made it out that way. Ever read “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?” Sumthin bout those moss laden damp smellin bayous and mysterious goins on. In a bit of a strange mood tonight.

    Goin back into utube for one more look see before hitin the sack. Nite all.

  153. djafan said

    Posting prayer for SF…

    Dear lord,

    Please take care of David.
    Watch over him, protect him from all harm.
    Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
    Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
    Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his devoted Archangels do.
    Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
    Give him rest when he feels weary.
    Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
    Give him assurance when he feels doubt.
    Give him joy when he feels sad and never allow David to feel alone or lonely.
    Give us the wisdom to always do right by David.
    Help us support David so that it’s always in his best interest.
    CLOAK DAVID IN YOUR PROTECTIVE ARMS always and please keep David and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
    Though we may be unworthy Lord, we humbly pray. Amen

    David, have a good & restful night’s sleep with sweet & happy dreams. Thank you for all you do and for who you are. Keep with you all our love, support & prayers always. Contigo siempre! We will be with you always! TAKE CARE!

    And SF hoping and praying all is well with you…God Bless you.

  154. Tawna21 said

    Pabuckie you did a great job on your video. I really, really love the pictures that you used. I definitely think the eyes have it! gah!

  155. jackryan4DA said

    Can you handle one more NO AIR duet?

    Here is the USTREAM VERSION of NO AIR (HD):
    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34utuoYN0DI

    I dunno why, but YT has some delays displaying my vids in the search results. Anw, enjoy the close-ups & the download link!

    PA – great job on your 1st vid!

    Re: ROBBY BENSON – count me in CRUSHing on (Mr.) One-on-One which was the 1st movie I ever saw. That was summer right after I graduated high school. Good times! And BETSY – what I coincidence indeed! My maiden name “Pinili” is Filipino for “The Chosen”

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