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New Albany Classic – New Songs!
Posted by djafan on Sunday, September 26, 2010
David performed today singing old
and new songs. Here is his setlist.
1. Something ‘Bout Love
2. Stomping the Roses
3. A Little Too Not Over You
4. The Other Side of Down
5. My Kind of Perfect
6. Elevator
7. Falling Stars
8. Zero Gravity
9. Crush
David going on stage!
Betsy keeping us updated!!!
Betsy texts:“OMG I see them all lined up to go on!”
“Water bottle placed onstage.”
Betsy’s tweets:
I see them offstage ready 5 minutes ago via txt
Huge pics of david! 16 minutes ago via txt
Band onstage now:) david chants
Screams are deafening!
David’s on!
“Something ‘Bout Love” (audience singing along)
“Stomping The Roses”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Betsy’s text: “He’s stomping all around!”
Here are some screencaps to hold us off while we get more pictures and videos of David’s performances.
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bebereader said
Bringing this over from the last thread…
The sound on Karin’s twitvids is amazing! Thanks Abs!
Bliss: And thank you, for your insight. Two ODDers in one house! Is that even legal? haha
SBL (New Albany)
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bebereader said
Guess what’s at #1 now on Musiqtone?
Keep voting to keep SBL in the lead!
http://musiqtone.com/music/thecount/
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djafan said
Karin’s twitvids! They’re all amazing!!!
My Kind of Perfect
http://www.twitvid.com/M4W74
The Other Side of Down
http://www.twitvid.com/7JGCM
Falling Stars
http://www.twitvid.com/WFHWX
Stomping the Roses
http://www.twitvid.com/BRTSB
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Abrra said
djafan
OMG! Awesome post!! A feast for the eyes and ears!
Abrra /sits at the table to feast
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djafan said
My Hands MGR..incredible!
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djafan said
Thanks Abs!!!! Feast away!
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djafan said
My Kind of Perfect!!!!!
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djafan said
The Other Side of Down!!!!
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Abrra said
(Partial) ALTNOY
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SandyBeaches said
David’s new album definately has the makings of a wonderful concert set in a theater with lights, instruments and an ambiance that amplifies the wonder of each new song.
SB
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djafan said
SB, I keep watching one and then another, I love them all! This album has the making of 12 hit singles!!!!
The dancing on TOSOD,ayayayay!
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djafan said
Stomping the Roses!!!!!!!
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annmargaret said
Hi everyone. I don’t have a computer @ home currently so I have to make do with my phone. Unfortunately it won’t let me see the twitvids. Rats! I don’t know if any of you have looked on Youtube & seen the full studio version of My Kind Of Perfect. It’s the first time a song made me cry just because it’s so sweet, poignant and David’s voice is just devastatingly perfect. Listening with headphones you get every nuance. That boy just does me in!! I can picture him singing it on a Broadway stage in a play written for David, starring David. I’m certain it would be an instant hit!
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emmegirl said
dja 11, I’ve been thinking the same thing. They are all so fresh and vibrant and interesting (for lack of a better word)… the melodies, the lyrics, the twists, his incredible vocals, the background vocals with his crazy improvising skills.. I just love it all!
Annmargaret, 🙂
Sandybeaches, yea, think the tour is gonna be something else! I’ve been thinking too this is going to be a great workout cd (he motivates in ways he can’t even imagine!)
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emmegirl said
Oh that TOSOD, lovin that song…and the stuff at the end, from about 2:32 on… icing on the cake!
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djafan said
Emmegirl, “Fresh and vibrant” like this very much 🙂
Hey Annmargaret, hope your computer gets well. “Listening with headphones you get every nuance.” Best way to listen to David, headphones are a must.
Falling Stars!!!
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bebereader said
“Zero Gravity”!
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bebereader said
“My Kind of Perfect” with banter at beginning!
So bee-yoo-tee-full!
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bebereader said
“Elevator”
“So alive, so alive!”
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SandyBeaches said
Emmegirl…
I absolutely love “Good Place” and I would love for as many of us as possible to be together in a theater somewhere when he sings this song. He is not the only one who can dream. It has been a bit of a long journey in the last few months and this song brings it all home…Of course there might be a few tears, lots of applause and a standing ‘O’…The lyrics are fabulous as they are in the others.
SB
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bebereader said
“Other Side of Down”
(better sound on this one than the one above)
“…so I put one foot in front of the other no no nothing’s gonna break my stride…”
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SandyBeaches said
On October 3rd gets lots of sleep…On october 4th but at midnight, which is actually now Oct 5th, download the new CD on your ipod (if you don’t have one then quickly save for one checking all pockets and sofa cushions for change if you must), and go to bed.
I promise you that you will have a fabulous sleep! 😉
SB
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bebereader said
SandyBeaches#20 I saw the lyrics you posted to “Good Place” on the last thread. I only listened to the song once and no surprise it was love at first listen. I must go back to it. I’m stuck right now in the “Falling Stars” and “My Kind of Perfect” vortexes. Both songs are playing in my head at once, vying for space! There’s no room for another song right now. hahaha
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bebereader said
Something ‘Bout Love” with intro!
Love the fanfare!
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blisskasden said
Bebereader, I’m sure David loved hearing your husband saying to him that he wished he had 100 students like him in his class. David wants to be appreciated primarily as an artist. The celebrity “thing” is something he accepts as “coming with the territory”. Kudos to your husband for that moment with David.
As I watch David becoming more comfortable on stage, and his voice soaring with ever increasing confidence, I am struck by an undeniable fact. David’s talent and charisma has outgrown his modesty.The case he tries to make that he’s not “all that” now holds no water (actually it never did)and would be thrown out of court.
We’re in for quite a treat on this upcoming tour.
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betsy said
Hi guys!!!!
I hardly know what to do first. Sorry my updates got fewer and fewer but I was hypnotized. Will recap later on – maybe write it tonight. I cannot keep this wonderful time to myself.
I LOVE DAVID ARCHULETA SO MUCH. ♥
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silverfox said
Gotta be honest..I have not been a fan of the radio promos & fairs David has been doing because I feel David is above these kinds of promotional gigs & events. I still do. But I realize too, that if not for all these appearances we wouldn’t have had a taste of what’s in store for David’s solo tour. I realized listening to his awesome songs is one thing, but listening & watching the videos of David singing the songs that are so obviously close to his heart, his “babies”, is such a huge gift to us. Every song on TOSOD is special because David says they represent HIM and David is so very special.
I have a question. The band today was different than the band from Wichita, right? Were they local musicians hired for the concert today? I know some solo artists do hire local musicians for different venues. Just wondering if that’s what David has to do.
Anyway, David fantastic today. He’s fantastic with or without a band. His voice is the only instrument he needs & HE is the reason we are still here. We are so blessed…
Dear Lord,
Please take care of David. Watch over him, protect & keep him safe from harm.
Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
Give David the courage to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
Surround David with people who will love and support David unconditionally as his Archangels do.
Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
Give him rest when he’s weary and stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
Give him assurance when he feels doubt and give him joy when he feels sad.
Keep him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey.
And please Lord, give us and his new management the wisdom to do right by David always.
Help us and his new management in the way we support David so that it’s in his best interests.
May he continue to encounter goodwill and happiness wherever his journey takes him.
Most of all, keep David and and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny.
Though we may be unworthy, we humbly pray.
Amen.
David, Buenas Noches! Sleep well 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! Please TAKE CARE.
Good night.
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Angelica said
Finally got a chance to watch all the videos from the New Albany Classic. Still haven’t listened to the album yet, (I will tomorrow with the AOL stream 🙂 ) so this was my first time hearing TOSOD, STR, and MKOP. LOVE THEM ALL!!! MKOP is a beautiful, sincere ballad and STR is a whole lot of fun. TOSOD___if this song is not a hit I’ll eat my red kiddie cowboy hat! That funky island groove, the beat, the
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dooooooowwwwwwwwwnnnn, doooooooowwwwwnnnn! It is the best new song I have heard in a very, very long time! Love the little jig he does in it too when he goes, “I put one foot front of the other…” It’s brilliant, hip, fun, awesome, delicious, bubbly, pop!
It was worth the wait wasn’t it? Mr. Archuleta does NOT disappoint.
Still have more new songs to hear!! Life is great!
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stenocruiser said
Oh, I love everything I’ve heard and seen of these songs. The album is obviously a beautiful work of art and every song and every performance deserves the greatest respect for the genius that is David. I would hope the tour planners are looking at mid-size venues and that there will be some kind of elegant staging worthy of David and this wonderful music – perhaps not on the level of the Christmas tour décor but something more than a plain stage. It would also be my hope that MKOP not be in the regular setlist but saved as the encore, thus doing away with the band members returning to the stage while David is still singing – rather distracting. I can picture a darkened stage when he finishes his set, a standing ovation, and then he returns to sit at the Nord (better still, a baby grand) and is bathed in the glow of a single spotlight while he sings the poignantly beautiful MKOP. Oh my, not a dry eye in the house but certainly another standing O. Gosh, hope I can be at one of those performances.
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djafan said
Awwwww Steno, what a visual, hope it comes to pass. I’m still hoping against hope that he gets some promo out here in the west.
Though I’m so excited because my granddaughter was at Best Buy with parents and called me and said listen, I hear SBL!!!!! She said it came on the sound system throughout the store and had to let grandma know 🙂
SF, they were the same band members with the addition of Toad, the keyboardist. David is practicing and testing the waters with his new music in these settings. So by the time tour comes we will be blown away. What is so frustrating are the stations that have him and still don’t play his music..grrrrrh.
Angelica, I’m not even going to try to pick favorite they’ve all gotten under my skin, but TOSOD’s visual of David moves, that beat give me the chills.
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emilyluvsarchie said
Oh my gosh guys , I’m back! I have been without internet for 3 weeks! A lightening storm took out our internet but when we returned home from New Albany a little bit ago, The internet was working! Yay! As you already know, David was fabulous today, I’ve managed to upload The Other Side of Down and My Kind of Perfect on Youtube if you want to see anymore vids, haha. I love all the new music, but I’m REALLY loving My Kind of Perfect. It just suits David’s voice and, well, gahhh, its just gorgeous!
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djafan said
More here from Samantha Hollingsworth..
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djafan said
Joner was there today! Here is STR!!!
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Abrra said
I put up a set of today’s concert videos From New Albany. There are 9 videos that will replay continuously for your viewing pleasure 🙂 I will replace some tomorrow, as I can see better quality videos are showing up.
http://www.livestream.com/thevoiceunplugged
Good night to all
Abrra
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emmegirl said
SB 20, I looved Good Place from the first little snippets we heard, you could just tell it was going to be an amazing song. His new music, HIS music, helping you through a rough time, he would be so blessed to know that.
I love your idea about a special time, special concert for as many of his die-hard fans to get together. It would be unforgettable!
Joner’s StR, oh yeah!
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djafan said
Emilyluvsarchie hi!!!! Sorry about your internet and thank you for the video!!!!
TOSOD!
My Kind of Perfect
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Angelica said
Thank you Emily! Glad you have internet again.
Just watched Joner’s crystal clear STR. He growled you guys.
Growled and stomped!! 😯
Oh dear, we are in a bit of trouble, aren’t we? 8)
I like Toad. I liked him on keyboard during MKOP.
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emmegirl said
Emily, always love your vids! Your descriptions are epic.
Angelica, I am a Toad fan already too… and a TOSOD fan, love that song.
(“red kiddie cowboy hat”, is that the infamous Red Hat Club cowboy hat)
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djafan said
Betsy and FG, can’t wait to hear your concert stories!!!
Here’s Elevator!
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Angelica said
Emmegirl,
Yes that be the one. 😛
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bebereader said
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Bliss#25 “Bebereader, I’m sure David loved hearing your husband saying to him that he wished he had 100 students like him in his class. David wants to be appreciated primarily as an artist. The celebrity “thing” is something he accepts as “coming with the territory”. Kudos to your husband for that moment with David.
Bliss, I stood there and watched as the two men shook hands. I couldn’t hear what they were saying but noticed that my husband was the recipient of David’s million dollar smile. At the time, I was so envious. I thought…I was the one with ODD and he gets the smile! haha But little did I know… 😀
It’s all good, Bliss. It was a moment I’ll remember forever.
Betsy #26 Welcome Back! Thank you for keeping us updated at the show! Looking forward to your recap but first get some rest!
#27 Silverfox “….David singing the songs that are so obviously close to his heart, his “babies”, is such a huge gift to us. Every song on TOSOD is special because David says they represent HIM and David is so very special.
I was thinking the same thing. These songs are his creations, his masterpieces and not only is he eager to share with us but also generous to share what goes on in his head. Yes, we have been blessed.
Angelica#28 Re: TOSOD “Love the little jig he does in it too when he goes, “I put one foot front of the other…” It’s brilliant, hip, fun, awesome, delicious, bubbly, pop!”
ITA! Awesome jig!!!
Emilyluvsarchie#31: Glad you’re back! I always love your videos.
Loved the huge pics of David on both sides of the stage!
A self-confessed dork? He doesn’t look like a dork to me!
Djafan: YOUR SCREENCAPS ARE AWESOME!!! AWESOME! YES I AM SHOUTING!
Please put your sig on them. They are worthy of your ownership!
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Gayle122890 said
That 4th pic. from the top…OMG, that has to be what angels look like. And that Glory Note! It’s got me dizzy! 🙂
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SandyBeaches said
Hi Emmegirl!
Quoting back to comment #35…the rough time I wrote about was his not mine as seen in the song “Good Place” especially when he sings…”I don’t want to waste another summer”.
My summer was actually great seeing him twice and I know that I was spoiled with that…right SnowAngelz TOfan & refnaf? Their recacps will be great to read!
On to another day,
SB
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emmegirl said
SB, lol, glad to hear it!
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betsy said
SB – I agree. I am loving Good Place. It is an amazing song, not just because of the lyrics which are insightful and lovely, but the melody is killer. I am HOOKED.
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betsy said
I can clear up one ridiculous rumor, not that it matters one way or the other. Jeff didn’t have an earring. I was standing next to him and looked, as I had seen the rumors already.
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djafan said
AOL New Music Release, listen to The Other Side of Down all day, all week!!!!
http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/1
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djafan said
@davidarchie tweets…
“start where you are, make the best of whatever.”
about 2 hours ago via txt
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jackryan4DA said
I just have this to say about this sophomore album:
If this doesn’t rate or sell or play well in the US, I dunno what to say anymore about this market. Seriously, this album rrrrrrrrrrrraaakkkkkkkkkks. It is light-years ahead of the 1st album I could not even want to compare.
Mr. Archuleta, stop selling yourself short (no pun intended). You are one mean artistic chameleon.
Bowing to your awesomeage.
ps: Are you guys listening now to AOL? 🙂
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blisskasden said
Bebereader, I have been a counselor and Social Worker in NYC for decades. I have encountered every kind of person and have looked into the eyes of thousands of people. The first time David looked me right in the eye, the sheer magnitude of his goodness and sincerity made my knees buckle. More men need to get on board with David. I’m glad your husband did, for his sake, and for yours.
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bebereader said
I just finished listening to TOSOD in full on AOL for the first time. I tried to do some work while listening but it couldn’t be done. Like a magnet, the songs kept drawing me back.
JR I totally agree with you ….”light years ahead of the last album.”
TOSOD….. Weave your way into the hearts and souls of people in lands I can’t ever imagine existed.
YOU. ARE. PURE. MAGIC.
*sigh*
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djafan said
How am I suppose to work today?
These songs are all works of art, magnificent!
JR, I agree, if they don’t respond there is definitely something wrong with American society.
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betsy said
This music is – I can’t even – never mind. I can’t talk right now. Am speechless.
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bebereader said
Bliss: Thank you! I appreciate your comments! I’m truly blessed that my husband is one of David’s fans. But I’m no dummy; I realize that his line of work enables him to recognize talent which helps him put aside my madness and see things more clearly than other men who are having a harder time with their wives’ ‘addiction’.
I remember so clearly that evening in January 2008…
My husband was never as interested in AI as I. He tuned in when they were down to the last four or five contestants. But that night was different. I was in the livingroom, watching the San Diego auditions and he was in the other room when David sang “Waiting For The World To Change”. When David finished, my husband called out to me “Who was that?” I wasn’t at all in ODD mode yet and answered “Oh, a cute kid named David something, from Utah. I can’t pronounce his last name. [shame on me LOL] Why do you ask?”
He said “That’s your winner.”
He was absolutely right.
I’ve been a concert junkie and music lover my entire life. Music has always fed my soul in good times and bad. I’ve been to M&Gs, VIPs, helped out on the street team of other artists but I have never in my life encountered someone with a voice, a heart, a soul and a character as beautiful as David’s all wrapped up in one person. Some may call it madness. I call it magic.
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bebereader said
{{{{{{{{{{GROUP HUG}}}}}}}}}
I think we’re all feeling it today.
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goodkarmaseeker said
Oh my gosh, I must be in heaven!!!!! This Cd is amazing and it IS David. You know as much as I think we thought we knew him, we know him better now. And guess what I bet we all love him even more.
#50 Bliss I trust your vision of goodness, the beauty you saw in David’s eyes.
#51 Bebereader – “Weave your way into the hearts and souls of people in lands I can’t ever imagine existed”. I love this. What the world needs is to see and hear this VOICE.
#52 Djafan – Yes, these songs Are works of art!
#49 Jackryan4DA – I join in bowing to David’s awesomage.
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jackryan4DA said
DJAFAN – how to work? There is only one way to do it – groove and sass while the trax play!
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jackryan4DA said
If anyone is interested – my take on the lyrics of the 12 trax
http://www.mediafire.com/?c12uuuonapbg9bk
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SandyBeaches said
#45 Betsy…the melody of “Good Place” is beautiful, I keep coming back to the computer any chance I get to hear it again…and that is only one song wth many more to follow!
Ah Bebe, I too have a husband who follows David closely, but then he has little chance to do otherwise. I ask him questions sometimes when I just ‘can’t figure’ (usually in regards to lack of radio play), then we have a good conversation. I have never heard him be able to explain things about another person as deeply as he can about David, really strange but wonderful. The album is a compliment to his devout fans, a huge compliment because some of the songs seem to be addressed exclusively to his fans to listen to. He did want to tell us about himself and that would be to the people who really care.
Back to the “Good Place” for just awhile.
SB
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jackryan4DA said
MJ has this to say about TOSOD the album:
“Just finished listening to the entire album. The Other Side of Down is another step–no a huge leap–toward a self-assured adult-oriented sound for David. The album holds together as a work in a way the 2008’s debut did not. A big evolution for David, for sure. I am really impressed!”
🙂 –> “something u can’t put on paper” or on screen but my smile is truly a mile wide
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djafan said
Bliss,
“The first time David looked me right in the eye, the sheer magnitude of his goodness and sincerity made my knees buckle.”
He left me like a giggling fool after this look. Know exactly what you’re talking about, never before has anyone had this effect on me with a look. You feel his goodness wash over you. I know, it sounds weird.
A review of TOSOD, don't agree with some but gave a good overall
Idolwild 2010
Summing It Up
Archuleta still possesses the most inspirational instrument the show has seen: It’s now up to his management to pick uniformly excellent songs to show the world just how awesome he is.
Grade: B+/A-
http://idolwild2010.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/album-review-%E2%80%98the-other-side-of-down%E2%80%99-by-david-archuleta/#comments
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SandyBeaches said
#60…Hey, I like that review! Big smiles from us all the way around. 😉 😉 😉
SB
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djafan said
JR,
I saw that over at MJ’s, can you believe it?! I almost spilled my tea!
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djafan said
SF!!!!
Thank you so much for the prayer last night!!!!
@jambajim tweets!!!
@Batya11394 Don’t you worry. He’ll be coming to town to promote his album soon & I’m guaranteed to get a good chunk of time with him. YAYAY!
6 minutes ago via web
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Suzy-Q said
#45 Betsy, So happy for you that you got to go to the concert. Thank you for deleting the rumor about a earring on Jeff. LDS men and women are discouraged from body piercing and tattoos. Women are only to have one piercing in each ear lobe. You will never see David with a earring or a tattoo. It’s not a sin that will send you to Hell but it is considered a mutilation of the body and can give a wrong message. If a person already had tattoos before becoming members of the LDS church they are not asked to remove them. David is not going to hire someone for his band or crew just because they have tattoos or an earing but he might not want someone having a piercing on their lip or eye brow during a performance. Mike K. has an earing. I hope that none of you are offended by this but I just thought that some of you might want to know.
#50 Bliss, I love what you said about David. Your writings are like poetry to the ear. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
After listening to the new album, I have picked my favorites. First, Falling Stars, then, Things Are Going to Get Better, next, Something Bout Love and then My Kind Of Love. I guess I am a sap.
I can’t say that this album is better than the first because I loved all the songs and how David performed them.
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Abrra said
Its been a busy weekend trying to keep up with all the posting and uploading. I just now realized we have a new poster! From the last thread, I want to welcome MandaGrace!
We are so glad you decided to comment here. Please come by often!
Abrra
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djafan said
Any bidders?
K92’s Up close and personal live appearance with David Archuleta 9/30/10 in Roanoke, VA. This is an opportunity for you to be on stage during 2 of David’s songs. This is a charity event, net proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen For A Cure (Breast Cancer) & The Taubman Museum of Art.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170546003124
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Pabuckie said
Suzy-Q!
Just have to say that your freudian slip of calling “My Kind of Perfect”….”My Kind of Love” brought a smile to my face.
It might as well be called his kind of love! 🙂
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silverfox said
I think I must have died & gone to HEAVEN. I am in HEAVEN! Listening to the entire TOSOD for the second time since I got home from work! It’s a magnificent work of art! I am in awe!
My dear David!
What you have created IS YOU…dorky? Awkward? AS IF!?
It IS YOU all right..GENIUS, pure genius just like YOU! I am so overwhelmed, so in love all over again with The Voice singing these great songs, with the lyrics, & the melodies, everything about TOSOD…I love it. And I really didn’t expect to LOVE the entire album at first listen but I did, I DO!
Everyone has a right to their opinion, but whoever doesn’t like this album, at least some if not all of the songs, must be tone deaf or just plain deaf! 😉
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bebereader said
Pabuckie#68 “It might as well be called his kind of love!”
So true! Beautiful song, whatever the name, it’s been playing in my head the entire day, with a side order of FS. And a little TOSOD for dessert! 😀
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bebereader said
Silverfox#69 I hear you and am in total agreement! Each song is a masterpiece of its own. I trust David’s musical genius because any song he has ever recommended to us has turned out to be something I really liked. A lot. This album, with it’s optimistic lyrics and melodic tones has such an upbeat feeling and that feeling transfers to anyone who listens. I am so in love with it I can barely think straight today. 😀
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djafan said
Suzy Q, “After listening to the new album, I have picked my favorites. First, Falling Stars, then, Things Are Going to Get Better, next, Something Bout Love and then My Kind Of Love. I guess I am a sap.”
Well then we must all be a little sappy 🙂
SF, “What you have created IS YOU…dorky? Awkward? AS IF!?”
Him, yes him!
“It IS YOU all right..GENIUS, pure genius just like YOU! I am so overwhelmed, so in love all over again with The Voice singing these great songs, with the lyrics, & the melodies, everything about TOSOD…I love it. And I really didn’t expect to LOVE the entire album at first listen but I did, I DO!”
This sounds so goooood and true just had to repeat it!
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SandyBeaches said
Story time!
Many years ago when I was very young, we had one telephone in our house as did everyone else. My first memory of a telephone was that you had to call the operator to tell her what number you were calling and often people had to share the lines (called party lines) and take their turns. Still, there were musicians who had their hits on the radio. Our parents bought their jazz, rock and roll and stage band albums. Into the sixties we were able to dial our telephones with a number, but we still had one phone and calling in requests was limited in most families. So, how did the stars get their music on the radio without our undying assistance? Was it not accomplished through record sales? Did the radio stations/djs count on us to call the shots by the requests? So why now must fans be so responsible to make it happen that a singer’s songs are on the air? Stars were introduced on The Ed Sullivan Show, American Bandstand and many singers became popular through their acting in movies. We do not only buy the cds but in order for the djs to take an artist seriously, we must be go-getters and feel the responsibility of voicing our requests or it might not happen.
I have been thinking about this because of the radio station touring that David has been involved with and after each visit it is not guaranteed that they will even play his songs. Fans have become frustrated. We fell in love with Elvis and the Beatles and every other singer after we saw them on television and heard them on the radio. New fans appear after they have seen David in live concert, or on television, so why has the responsibility shifted to the fan to make so many requests or it just won’t happen? Album sales and the selling of concert tickets should be of much more importance, IMO.
There needs to be a change, perhaps going back in time to see how it can be done. One person voting 100 times a day for two days is still one person requesting, not 200 people honestly. So, who are they trying to fool by having this as a method of placing a star’s music on the radio?
SB
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djafan said
Warning!!! Muldurs MKOP & TOSOD
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djafan said
No bids yet for the auction to sit on stage with David.. 😦
http://item.ebay.com/170546003124
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emmegirl said
SF, perfectly said.
Listening to this album leaves my heart feeling full…
of love, hope, joy, and thanks.
🙂
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MandaGrace said
@Abrra Aw, thank you for the welcome! You all are right, David’s fans truly are the greatest. 🙂
I just discovered this site about 3 weeks ago…decided it was about time I stopped “lurking,” haha
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SandyBeaches said
I brought this news over from Soul David incase there are some like myself who have not surfed everywhere finding the details of David’s new management. Perhaps it is well worth repeating!
This news from ‘Kizzi’ that tells us a more complete story about David’s new management team and how they will work with him:
“Over at AFS it was reported that Johnny Wright of WEG is David’s manager, signed as of yesterday. Melinda Bell works for WEG and she will probably be with David on tour, meet & greets, etc., and act as personal liaison between WEG and JIVE. She’ll also probably be his “contact person” for any appearances as well. Note probably. Melinda Bell is reportedly EXTREMELY LOYAL and is the type to really fight for the artist.
Good news indeed!”
SB
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djafan said
SB, I like the sounds of that. Maybe that’s why she’s been tweeting with the fans, to get a feel since we will be seeing her out on the road.
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silverfox said
SB,
Good to hear more about David’s new management team. David’s album is a GEM & David is like the rarest of Diamonds, with nary a flaw, IMO, even if HE doesn’t agree. Let’s hope his new managers keep in mind that Davi’s fans L O V E him, are loyal & protective & expect them to ALWAYS have David’s best interests as their first priority. I expect WEG, Mr.Wright & Ms.Bell to work as long & hard for David as David does for his fans. If they do that, we will get along just fine.
😉
Don’t know where David is tonight, but he will be traveling to Little Rock AR tomorrow, so…
Dear Lord,
Please take care of David. Watch over him, protect & keep him safe from harm.
Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
Give David the courage to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
Surround David with people who will love and support David unconditionally as his Archangels do.
Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
Give him rest when he’s weary and stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
Give him assurance when he feels doubt and give him joy when he feels sad.
Keep him always in your protective arms during this time on his journey.
And please Lord, give us and his new management the wisdom to do right by David always.
Help us and his new management in the way we support David so that it’s in his best interests.
May he continue to encounter goodwill and happiness wherever his journey takes him.
Most of all, keep David and and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny.
Though we may be unworthy, we humbly pray.
Amen.
David, Buenas Noches! Sleep well 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! Please TAKE CARE.
Good night.
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blisskasden said
Suzy-Q, thank you for those kind words. Everything about David is a total joy for me, including writing about him. David has my unconditional love and support, along with my admiration and respect. Life is full of doubt. My feelings for David are the exception. I have no doubt about that.
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Tawna21 said
SB #73….I completely agree with your comments here. I have the same questions. I remember that calling in and requesting was done basically on Friday and Saturday nights during certain times and they were usually dedications to someone (your crush of the week!). IDK, maybe these calls did help promote the artist, but I do know that I didn’t call in to try to get the song played more. I just called in because I wanted some guy to hear a song that I had dedicated to him—l.a.m.e I know, but that was just the way it was a very looonnnngggg time ago.
I’ve found it verrrryyy frustrating that even after he performed for B98.7 here in Utah, and Todd and Erin flailed the way they did over him, his songs still are not played any more than they were, and yet Taylor Swift had a new one on there this morning (it’s a typical TS song–nothing new, no new sound to it 😦 ).
*sigh* I don’t know how we can do any more than just love and respect David and hope that his new management will get things moving.
Tawna
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blisskasden said
Goodkarmaseeker, thank you too. My heart knows the real deal when it’s looking me right in the eye, and so do my knees. They don’t buckle easily.
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bebereader said
djafan Thanks for the warning on the videos in #74. Watching that TOSOD up close…wowsa! David is letting loose! He’s almost there. Give him a couple more performances of these songs and he’s going to be moovin’ and grooovin’! The question becomes “Can we take it? LOL
MandaGrace#77 Welcome to The Voice. So glad you decided to join us. For whatever reason you decided to delurk, I’m glad you did. 😀
SB#78 What a relief to finally hear something concrete about David’s management team. I like that Melinda didn’t waste any time and started communicating directly with the fans on Twitter. That she knows where to find us and is willing to talk to us says a lot. Before, when we had a concern, it felt like we were talking to ourselves or each other with no results. I’m optimistic that good things are to come of this.
Silverfox: Thank you for the prayer.
There’s a good article called “David Archuleta Artist Picks: Napster Playlist” at this link.
http://blog.napster.com/napster/2010/09/david-archuleta-artist-picks-napster-playlist.html
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jackryan4DA said
OK I made a PDF version of the lyric sheet cos some archies cannot open the doc file
http://www.mediafire.com/?a87e9xvxo3d907d
Just to clarify, this is not the official lyric sheet 🙂
I just realized, they will be launching this w/o a hit song… I hope the whole album will be received with more than average response.
For sure on TV he will sing SBL… I hope he gets to sing one of the slower-tempo like FS or MKOP cos the full beauty of his voice is really showcased in these pieces
But don’t get me wrong – I like STR too and my fave of all the trax is WIA. But GP is heart rending, an ode to his fans or at least that’s how it gets me. Complain is so David. TOSOD is to die for. PANDA – the strings! that was a lovely surprised
O *&^%$#@)(*&^%$## – am getting a headache (a good one actually – if that is even possible, LOL) with this album. I think you would have to kill me if I am asked to choose one!
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Mandi said
OMG! Listening to David’s songs just put me into a trance. It is so AMAZING! With agressive promotion on the part of his management, this album is going to make it to the top of the charts. I am hoping for big things to happen with this album right here. It is womderful.
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emmegirl said
Love to hear that about Melinda, she was a little feisty, like that.
Gads, still listening, the voice just puts you in that place.
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GG_doorsfan said
David Archuleta Live Chat
Join the American Idol Alum on Tuesday, Oct, 5 at 4pm EDT! (local time)
Ask questions ahead of time!
z100 live chat w/david on cd release day – omg!
http://www.z100.com/pages/chat/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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jackryan4DA said
TOSOD is also streaming here:
http://www.jsyk.com/2010/09/27/listen-to-david-archuletas-new-album-the-other-side-of-down/
And they have a small poll at the end of the album, you might want to put in your votes.
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nanaweize said
I have been reading all the comments and looking at all the videos…Oh My..I probably won’t sleep tonight!!!!
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bebereader said
JR: Thanks for the lyrics sheet! So helpful until we get the legit one! I have so many favorites and they keep changing by the minute. What a gift this cd is, what a gift he is!
I’m still spazzing over FS and MKP, with TOSOD and STR fighting their way into my head. And SBL is always hanging around. Sigh What sweet bliss!
Mandi: “With agressive promotion on the part of his management, this album is going to make it to the top of the charts.” <<<< That's what we're hoping!!
GG! Thanks for the GREAT NEWS! So glad Z-100 (my local station) is coming through for him!! YES!!! 😀
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bebereader said
Nana: I haven’t haven’t slept for a week! haha
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Mandi said
Good Place is tugging at my heart strings right now. Why does his voice make me cry?
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djafan said
GG, thank you for bringing over that great piece of news!!!
TOSOD has me spazzing, in a little while it will be one of the others. They seem to be taken turns in my heart and soul, I’m by passing the brain because it’s mush at the moment.
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djafan said
Mandi, IDK why his voice makes one cry, just know for sure that you are not alone…I cry too.
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djafan said
Make sure to post a question for David, only 30 questions so far.
http://www.z100.com/pages/chat/archuleta/
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bebereader said
Mandi#93 “Why does his voice make me cry?”
Mandi: I was just thinking that, too! His voice has been making me cry ever since American Idol. But this album…this album is really doing a number on me….various parts of almost every song have a profound effect on my tear ducts…lol I laugh but it’s the cha-ruth.
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bebereader said
For anyone else obsessing over MKOP, here’s another from New Albany, relatively close-up with good sound.
credit sparklystephhh
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