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There have been countless comments by fans and non-fans, both here and overseas, about the Archuglow. It seems that David glows, has an aura, or somehow reflects light. Others have said that he exudes a calming force, and like Mcfly has said “he is like Yoga.” He has won over DJs, talk show hosts, and reporters and made them say things like “you are so radiant” and “you have the most beautiful smile and skin I’ve ever seen” and “there is something so special about you” and “are you glowing?” The Manila airport security guard said “this kid’s pull is really different, it is like he glows.”
But even more than I love the passion in David I love the purity- the purity of spirit that just radiates from him like a soft light (and YES, I know what a corny fool I sound like, but I’ve met the kid, and I swear he actually GLOWS!)
Posted by Laura A. SnarkyArchies September 2008
When the Idol tour started last summer, and reports started coming in from fans about this glow, I was very skeptical. These fans were obviously excited to meet David, and were simply starstruck. More and more people started to “see” it. Were they seeing it because they expected to? I hated to think that David fans were in fact crazy, because I was one of them, and I was worried that these reports would be further evidence of David’s “cult-like” fans.
Then I met him.
It was outside, after dark in July 2008. I was really nervous knowing that he was coming down the line towards me. I couldn’t see very well when he was far away, but it seemed as though there was some commotion and I heard people talking about a glow. I thought “Oh come on!” and then he got closer to me. It looked as if a bug zapper was moving down the line of people. If others were not muttering about it I would have had myself committed that night. As he got closer, the calmer I became. As he stood there, right in front of me, I knew that I was in fact seeing something glowing. Was it just his radiant skin? What was this that I was seeing? Was I imagining things? Had the previous reports of it clouded my perception? I had the pleasure of seeing him again at Ford Day, where I was able to watch him interact with fans for quite a long time. The Archuglow was in full bloom.
Upon deciding to research this topic of a glow, or aura, I didn’t realize I’d be opening Pandora’s box. This is the stuff of a doctoral thesis. There is an abundance of reading material, both supportive and skeptical about this. Many of these references are spiritual in nature, while others address metaphysics, optics, math and science. An effort to define “it” has a very long history, and is rooted in both well-accepted scientific theory and non-traditional approaches. Both sides of this subject seem to agree that “it” exists, but the points of contention are exactly what “it” is (light/energy or the spiritual), where “it” comes from (science or the spiritual), and whether or not “it” is actually perceivable to the human eye. “It” has been called by a long list of names throughout history. Aura, astral body, chakra, halo, etheric body, Qi, energy, mandorla. All major world religions depict “it” in art and literature.
Without going to into extensive detail, and based upon personal experience only, I’m going to say that David absolutely has “it” and in spades. The picture above with his 1st band is just one example of the Archuglow. It would appear as though he has a spotlight on him, or that he swallowed a light bulb. There are many video examples that show the Archuglow. How much does lighting, and clothing color play into the glow? I’m not sure. What about the quality of the camera? I have no idea. All I know is that I have seen a lot of videos and photos and concert footage in my time and I have never seen anything like this. That proves nothing. My intent is not to prove anything.
This tribute video is a great example of glowy David at his finest, as are the lyrics.
“He’s got a light around him, and everywhere he goes a million dreams of love surround him everywhere.”
Abbra’s MGR from Stroudsburg has a stunning moment:
Please share your stories/pics/vids of the Archuglow.
Do you believe?
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