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In the Melting Pot with David Archuleta ~ Pocoelsy’s Recap & Arizona
Posted by djafan on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
- Photo credit Pocoelsy’s daughters
As some of you may know, I went to his concert in Kuala Lumpur, so I just want to share with you all how he and the whole thing made me feelโฆ.here we go…
We started out journey at about 9 am. Two and a half hour drive to my eldest daughterโs campus to pick her and her friends up. Oh my daughter, she won 4 tickets from flyfm the week before. Hoping to get meet and greet passes but itโs not meant to be ๐ฆ I was listening to fly with my younger daughter then and heard her nameโฆ. the next thing I knew, I heard her screammโฆ screeching so loud for the whole nation to hear her love for David, Iโm so proud of her haha all excited lol! We never won any competition on radio before haha. It was fun but we had our tickets already so she gave away those tickets to her friends, one of them couldnโt go cause the mother didnโt want her to miss any classes, but GOD moves in mysterious ways… all the classes were canceled that day !!! so they didnโt miss anyโฆso my good reputation as a mom is still intact!! lol.
We went to pick up the tickets at flyfm. When the girls saw the tickets they screamed their high pitch again haha..help building โthe moodโ for concert โฆ.Oh my poor hubby haha lol. We checked in at our hotel and gave an extra ticket to one of the staff there. She was so happy, I could tell from her smile โear to earโ as she thanked us nonstop. Had lunch and freshened up, then we went to the stadium.
When we arrived at the stadium about 4pm, a lot of people were already there, some were like usโฆ waiting to go in for soundcheck, some were so excited and just happy to be there and listening to the soundcheck from the outside yeah! When we arrived David and the band were doing their private soundcheck, had he not skipped some difficult notes to save his voice for the show one might think they were playing his cd. My โentourageโ haha just go WOW ald&6%$0>::}
In we went at about 4:45 pm waiting for our Prince Charming to show up lol and he did, swiftly walked in .. didnโt run as usual, he looked a bit tired though. We greeted him with longgg and louddd screams and clapping our hands till it hurt lol.. many of us were stunned I believe. He smiled back at us with the sweetest smile ever, die haha. My first impression of seeing him for the first time is on the left side bar above, thank you admins for giving me that honor ๐ and may I add now about his physical appearanceโฆ ok. He actually glows as you all knowโฆ not because heโs fair. The โglowโ was from the inside cause when I saw him heโs a bit tan, not too much but tan he was, he had some nice pink color on his skin especially his scratchy cheek. ๐ Heโs a muscular young man, I tell you lol I thought Iโd see a small and thin guyโฆ nope heโs not, he looks as healthy as a 20 year old man can be. My daughter said โmust feel very sturdy when one gets to hug himโ and I agree.
Oh sorry this is sooo looong and Iโm not even half way through my โstoryโ yet, when it comes to David I can talk for hours haha.
I need to talk about his skin for a bit, I was so fascinated at how it looks so glowy, porcelain like and flawless especially on his forehead. When he flashed his pearly white mega watt smile his whole face was all lit up and we just couldn’t help ourselves but to smile back and feel sooo warm and good, it’s mutualย and so genuine.
Sitting there listening to him sing “Love Don’t Hate” and other songs live with minimum screams was pure bliss,ย his voice is just so tender yet powerful. Itย filled up the whole venue, the way he sang the chorus was so sweet. While he strolled confidently and very relaxed on the stage like he was walking in the park, he said hello and thanked all of us who came out to see him, sang “Touch My Hand” hitting every notes with ease. He asked us if we had any song we wanted to hear. The answers were too many, haha. He ended up singing “Crazy” to us and before he started on the piano he said “Ok….oops I haven’t practiced this one…ok alright here we go ummm…” and I swear…he smiled his shy and mischievous smile for a second lol… then went on to belt out the most powerful, emotional, passionate right from the bottom of his heart with his soaring voice filled up the whole venue (again hee hee), that was the most incredible “Crazy” I’ve ever heard!!! I literally had the hair on my neck and arms standing up,ย man… it was out of this world…
“Anymore songs you guy wants to hear?” Again the response was overwhelming, then someone said “Someone Likeย You” (I think)ย he hesitated for a bit,ย knock a few notes on the keyboard and said “I could do acapella for you guys…” yayyyy…ย ๐ but we got cut off by Sony CEO ๐ฆย It’s time to move on to questions,ย stop yaying…and start NOOOO…OOOย ing. David in hisย nicest way said “Oh sorry, umm yeah I guess I have to save my voice for tonight, hee (insert his sheepish adorable smile here). Ok David (and Adrain) we forgive you, and come to think of it I don’t mind really cause poor David must be very tired; the Malaysian (Asian) schedule was so punishing.
The questions I remember were the first one, “David, will you marry me?” haha. David just grinned his awkward grin and we laughed our awkward laugh lol. Adrain to the rescue nooooย nooooย new question please lol. That’s an adorable moment. The next question was Sanjana asking him to sing a birthday song to her cause it’s her birthday, so he did as you all know. The way he sang her name was soooo sweet and while he sang this it was as if he sang just for her you know!! like there’s only him and her…. he pointed his hand at her throughout the song, and said “Happy birthday.” At the end I think she cried… tears of joy…who wouldn’t, what a lucky girl!!! and so that’s about it, we said good-bye, “See you tonight guys! ” “See you Davidddd!” That’s all I can remember about sound check, good time.
The concert !!!ย ๐
After sound check we had our dinner outside the stadium, ha, didn’t notice that we were so hungry during sound check… time flies when you’re having fun is so right, so we filled up “our tank” and went back to the stadium. It’s about 7 something pm. Sooo many people there, hanging around, some still buying tickets !!! We saw some people went in, so we did too.
Me and my family had to sit separately from my daughter’s friends since we had 4th row seats and their seats were somewhere in the middle. Bye have fun girl, see ya if we’re still breathing after the show haha. We found our seats, it was so close OMG and almost center OMG. We’re gonna be able to catch his shoe(s) or if we open our mouth too wide while ecstatically screaming our heads off the shoe might land in there haha…if he didn’t tie it properly and if he kicked hard enough while he “puts one foot front of the other” lol and then he can continue his show without his shoes hahaha. Ok I spotted many familiar faces from YouTube that AAM posted from the ticket launching day. In fact, we sat beside the cute twin girls from the vid who said they needed the meet n greet passes so badly (and they did get the passes) ha!they’re so lucky and as cute as can be.
While waiting for David… I looked around and.. my.. my.. I saw the mix of audience. All ages and all races like Chinese, Malay, Indian, Thai, Caucasian ect…it’s like an Archie melting pot of fans, the power of the Archuleta indeed that binds us together! A lot of GUYS too, young and old, I think they made up almost 35% of the population there lol ohhh… maybe they had to come.. accompany their kids!!! I saw lots of college-goers too, but surprisingly not too many teens or tweens as it should be, ohhh cause it’s a school day and they had to rely on their (strict) parents, so that must be the BIG reasonย ๐ฆย too bad for them,ย it’s a shame…it’s a crime…. I think about 80% of the venue was filled up.. not bad at all considering it’s a working/school day!!!
Singing SBL ect.. and screaming at the slightest movement on stage while waiting was a fun way to kill the time and help build up “the mooood”.
Finally the light was dim, cheering/ screaming, opening act was on, they were pretty good and very entertaining and very short….only 1 song !!! oh well… we were here for David Archuleta remember lol..hee hee.
Waiting for another 5 long minutes it’s like forever so we chanted Daviddd! Daviddd! Daviddd! Finally the band was out, another cheering-screaming so louddd eeekkk then……. Kaboom…… The one and only Davidarchie zzooommmed out on stage bouncing, flashing his trademark million dollar smile…. man…the screams, squeeees, whistles this time were deafening loudd and longgg, my my where’d those hands come from suddenly? There were thousand of hands up in the air haha and he burst out “Wasting time just going mindless”….people were up on their feet with excitement…Whattt? I can’t see him! In a flash I (had to) stood up (never-mind the small boys behind me lol, sorry little ones, aunty had to see him, didn’t pay this much to watch people’s backside right!!!?)ย So didย my daughters and almost everyone else. My hubby couldn’t cause there was a group of children, I think about 20-30 of them sat right behind him. I assume they were sponsored by Sony and David, I dunno. We never got to sit down for the whole show!!!
David looked stunningly gorrrgusss,ย happy, hyper and handsome and sounded sooo good and confident and handsome (did I say that already? haha) There’s no trace of the shy, awkward, childlike guy we saw this afternoon during the sound check. This David was so full of energy, confidence, in command and friendly!!haha I wonder what Sony people fed him for dinner, lol must be something he ate!!!
Those guys whom I assumed were accompanying their kids….ah… man was I wrong!!! While I couldn’t take my eyes off David, I spied some “dads” up on their feet cheering, punching air, singing along and believe it or not, at some point jamming/jumping their behind off… rofl… it’s really fun to see hahaha! Even the security guard who’s in charge of the corner of the stage couldn’t help but watch David in action once in a while. He tried to pull the “guard’s face” without success, smile was readily on his lips !!! haha
David sang STR, TOSOD, and ALTNOY continuously as you all know. His voice was (is) out of this world, pitch perfect, sweet and powerful. And I noticed that his voice and tone changed according to the song he sang. Sometime it’s fun and cheeky like in “Elevator.” Other times like in “Everything and More” he used his sweetest, most passionate voice ever…that was the best sound…sweetest song live… I’ve ever heard! Oh and have to add “Love Don’t Hate” too. Talking about “Elevator”..for me it was the most fun song of the set; David was sooo animated, his facial-body expressions were soo cute and adorable (I shouldn’t say those words, haha, about a 20 year old man but that’s the truth; couldn’t express it any other way, it’s all his fault!!) The way he put his feet together when he sang “and in my dream last night” and hophop hop hophoppp with the tune was sooo cute it hurt lol. And the part where he stood there gesturing with his hand “elevator goes up…” all of a sudden at “till the feet are back on the ground” he skipped backward, shook his whole body all at the same time and sprinted forward head first with the tune! Didn’t know that a human being could do that until that nightย haha….man… who needs the dance guru, this was so raw so natural, just can’t blink not even 1 second otherwise will miss his cool adorable moves !!!! The band intro was as fun as the song itself, everyone was outstanding, and the salsa moves from the boss man caught us by surprise! It was smackxeyyyhh haha he could moved those urrr…ย hips and swirl like nobody’s business as you prolly saw from the vid, I heard a lot of “thuds” in the venue there !!!
Photo credit PeaceLoveDavid-tumbler
Finally, the last song… what David… you just performed 13 songs noooo no wayyy haha! That’s how we felt, every song he performed had something extra (hope you know what I mean) something special on its own,ย Zero Gravity was no exception, soo electrifying, dancey and everybody just singing and jumping like there’s no tomorrow lol! Then “Terima kasih Malaysia, bye, thank you sooo much you guys!” and off they went… gone behind the curtain ๐ฆ We’re not gonna let him go so easily haha, so we chanted “David! David! We want more! We want more!” We were pretty good at it now, lol. It worked, he’s back, “Ok I’m back …. I’m gonna do a couple more songs for you guys.” Geezzz David, you don’t understand, you can do 50 more songs and we won’t be angry with you or complain not one tiny bit…. so we got the emo-driven powerful “Heaven” and Crazy” and another intensely electrifying “Crush” haha. It’s so intense that he had to hop sideways at one point to keep his balance… sometimes watching him I had to hold my breath cause he could have stumbled or fallen flat on his face at any given moment, this young man is truly the definition of the word “dangerous” haha. The wildest “Crush” evahh! The band was crazeeh and David came out for the last time ran around bowing, blowing kiss(es)!!!! said “thank you” to us profusely and went on to do this “air drum” thing, haha that was hottt and fooling around with Steven’s drum for a bit before he left the stage. The band still banging their instruments for another good 2 minutes haha crazy crazy, they really enjoyed themselves there.ย ๐
David’s stage presence and command of the stage were as brilliant as his singing. It’s so captivating, and the way I felt was that I was not watching the concert, not just as an audience but I was a big part of it, this was how David could reach out to us, make us feel like we’re long time friends who are having fun together, and I think everyone there felt the same. Now I understand when people said that it’s as if he sang directly to each of us individually !!! The lady in front of me and about the same age as me was dancing jumping singing along throughout the whole concert. So did the boys behind me.. no need to mention about the twins beside us…they had the time of their lives! lol
You all probably watched all the YouTube vids by now.ย I have to say that to witness David through my own eyes and ears was the most memorable and fun concert I’ve had in ages or ever.ย David must be naturally gifted or he was well rehearsed with the band or both cause he’s so in-tune with the drum beats and such, how he pumped his fist, whipped his head until you can see his sweat dripping, how he rolled his shoulders, andย doing his little footwork each time it was so precise and effortless!!! To me the most rewarding thing was to see his joy, how he’s in tune with the music doing what he loves to do the most. The sparkling in his eyes and the genuine, gentle smile that never left his face said it all and that made me happy.ย ๐
Sorry this is wayyy tooo looong, longer than I expected, but yeah that’s how he made me feel. LOVED every minute of it.. I’m in good company.
Pocoelsy
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Abrra said
Pocoelsy
I have patiently waited for your recap. It is a pleasure to read the reaction of a fan’s first “up close David encounter”. You hit all the marks. ๐ He is quite a vision to behold in person. You got caught in the Archuglow.
“I need to talk about his skin for a bit, I was so fascinated at how it looks so glowy, porcelain like and flawless especially on his forehead. When he flashed his pearly white mega watt smile his whole face was all lit up and we just couldnโt help ourselves but to smile back and feel sooo warm and good, itโs mutual and so genuine.”
“David must be naturally gifted.” This is what everyone who sees him perform realizes. The moment he opens his mouth, you know something special is about to happen. It’s what we mean when we say he never disappoints.
The pictures taken by your daughters are just perfect for this write up.Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with your fan friends around the world. ๐
On another note, I was looking on twitter this morning and found some sound check vids from Hanoi. They were interesting to me as they show the “off stage David” relaxed and just singing to no one in particular. The 2nd time I watched with the sound off, if only to focus on David’s moves. But do listen to STR at 2:17. He sings Wait Wait Wait!
Stomping the Roses
And 2 of Elevator He has no mic in the first. Just watch him move to the music like Pocoelsy said “its a gift” ๐
all videos credit dreamskyhigh
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Heidijoy said
Poelsky, Loved your recap! I felt like I was right there with you. How thrilling to be there with your whole family!! I once had the opportunity to bring 10 family members ages 10-70 with me. I cherish that memory. Of course other times I went by myself and shared the experience with other fans and those are great memories too!
Angelica, Love the way you presented the daughters photos.
Abrra, Enjoyed those Soundcheck videos. Thanks for picking up on the Wait Wait! Yes he does have the music pouring out of his veins and he moves so naturally as he feels the music.
Nice way to start the day!!
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Heidijoy said
oops Pocoelsky!! thanks again!
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Suzy-Q said
I love love this recap!!! Pocoelsky, you made me feel a lot of the joy that you felt while watching David perform. It’s one thing to watch David up on that stage having so much fun and showing us his joy but he makes us feel it too. I am so glad that you were able to witness this live. Thanks for writing the recap for us!
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pocoelsy said
#1 Abrra,
Thank you for all your kind words :). I still thanking (is there such word ?) my lucky star that Sony and David decided to come to Malaysia !!! my family enjoyed the concert to the maxxx, my hubby was not really a fan but he likes David alright, after the concert he has all the good things to say about David and the Band, one thing I remember was that “WOW this guy can really sing eh !! he had such a powerful vocal” and my hubby said that sooo many times, and I don’t mind haha.
Heidijoy,
You’re welcome, Wow 10 family members must be fun and loud lol, I’d like to go to his concert with other fans too must be lots of fun hope he come back here one day.
Suzy-Q
Thank you glad you enjoy it. Nothing’s like watchin David perform live.
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betsy said
Pocoelsy I LOVED this recap. Like you are chatting to old friends. ) Great detail. Thanks for writing it!
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betsy said
May I quickly commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the Grand Rapids solo show?
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sweetonDA said
Pocoelsy, so special to read your recap and feel your excitement. There’s nothing like seeing David in concert. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
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lct said
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Please go over and leave a comment!
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bebereader said
Pocoelsy,
Your recap was a pleasure to read, so full of humor and warmth and details. I watched all the videos from your show and they were awesome! I so wish David would do the same show here for his US fans.
I love the way you explained how David changed his movements for each song. The videos only show so much; you really can’t see it all. I would loved to have seen this:
“The way he put his feet together when he sang โand in my dream last nightโ and hophop hop hophoppp with the tune was sooo cute it hurt lol. And the part where he stood there gesturing with his hand โelevator goes upโฆโ all of a sudden at โtill the feet are back on the groundโ he skipped backward, shook his whole body all at the same time and sprinted forward head first with the tune! โฆ who needs the dance guru, this was so raw so natural, just canโt blink not even 1 second otherwise will miss his cool adorable moves !!!!…”
Thank you for taking the time to share your incredible night with us. Thank your daughters too for the amazing pics!
Have another look at David’s vlog from yesterday:
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Marylee said
“To me the most rewarding thing was to see his joy, how heโs in tune with the music doing what he loves to do the most. The sparkling in his eyes and the genuine, gentle smile that never left his face said it all and that made me happy”.
Poelsky ~ What a lovely recap! I truly believe that it’s his love of music & sharing it with us that generates the most heartfelt/unforgettable concert experience for his fans. Seeing him live is undeniably out of this world.
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sunny said
Wow, Pocoelsy! Thanks for the amazing recap of David’s concert. Wish I could have been there!!
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skydancer1x said
Pocoelsyโฅ I think your recap is awesome! You made me laugh out loud talking about your front and center seats!
this:
“Weโre gonna be able to catch his shoe(s) or if we open our mouth too wide while ecstatically screaming our heads off the shoe might land in there hahaโฆif he didnโt tie it properly and if he kicked hard enough while he โputs one foot front of the otherโ lol ”
LOL as I am picturing that ever happening!hahaha! Love love LOVE those leg kicks and arm swings he does in TOSOD!
and this:
“Davidโs stage presence and command of the stage were as brilliant as his singing. Itโs so captivating, and the way I felt was that I was not watching the concert, not just as an audience but I was a big part of it, this was how David could reach out to us, make us feel like weโre long time friends who are having fun together, and I think everyone there felt the same.”
ah yes. Captivating indeed. He just draws you into his performance, grabs you by the heart, and holds you there, doesn’t he?
Isn’t it amazing?He is a hypnotizing ,mesmerizing, bundle of energy!
Thank you for sharing so many details.Loved it. So happy you all got to go and experience David together! The pictures are amazing, please thank your daughter for sharingโฅ
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Abrra said
David mentioned another photo shoot in his vblog. It occured to me he MIGHT be considering re releasing the CFTH with a better cover? Or a US edition rework of the TOSOD.
A girl can dream ๐
Abrra
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pandasmama said
Pocoelsy,
Thank you for sharing your incredible concert experience with all of us. I loved every description, every detail that you gave us. Made me feel like I was right there with you. I know how hard it is to write up a summary of an ArchuConcert. Mine have been insanely long but I have discovered something over the last three years. There is no such thing as a too long or too detailed recap of a David Archuleta concert experience or even a simple Archu-signing. Each and every time fans encounter “The Man” there is something new and wonderful to share with the rest of the fandom.
Thanks for your contributions to this amazing tour experience. We in the states have lived it vicariously through all of our fan friends on the other side of the world. It is so amazing to be able to do that.
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MT said
pocoelsy,
Such a great and fun recap! I absolutely loved hearing every little detail and sharing in it all with you.
David’s concerts in Asia were so amazing. The photos and videos from this tour were brilliant and we are so grateful for them. And comments and recaps like yours add so much to it by giving us a sense of what it felt like to be there.
Thanks for sharing that feeling with us and helping us to feel a little of what you felt. I’m so glad you and your family had a such great time!
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archiesfan4life said
pocoelsy,
Wonderful recap – enjoyed every word – thank you!
Abrra #14 – I like your dream:)
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Jan said
Great recap, Pocoelsy! Happy that you and family were able to see and enjoy David live in concert. Your description was so vivid, like being there with you. Nothing is too long when it comes to David…loved every word.
I have a small day to day book of inspirationals that I read each day and today’s goes like this:
When you’re in the presence of an inspiring person, you know that something is happening energetically. Even though you can’t see, touch, smell or hear it, you know that you’re experiencing a shift that makes you feel incedibly good.
That, to me is the way David makes us feel with his gift of inspiration, spirituality, great voice and good looks. Quite a gift from God. Like Simon said, “that’s not a bad place to be, is it”.
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silverfox said
Now THAT IS A RECAP! Thanks Pocoelsy. Very happy you were able to experience being in the presence of true future greatness…even if some people don’t know that’s what he is destined to be.
Having said that, many of us here in the USA will also be in his presence very soon in AZ!
BTW, dear Admins, is there a link up to go to the AZ info for those who are still needing to know what they need to do to get the wrist band for David’s concert in AZ?
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dakgal said
Pocoelsy— It’s always such a treat to read re-caps and how other people feel about their first encounter with David–seeing him and hearing him live for the first time. It is easy to relive your own experience reading your words, you make everything become so alive–with your descriptions. LOVE IT!!!
All that you wrote is so descriptive—this is my fav
“who needs the dance guru, this was so raw so natural, just canโt blink not even 1 second otherwise will miss his cool adorable
moves ”
And that is the tah-ruth!!!
He’s just somethin else!!!
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emmegirl said
Pocoelsy, what a wonderfully funny, heartwarming recap of your family’s concert experience!
Loved it all, first word to last. And especially this “itโs like an Archie melting pot of fans, the power of the Archuleta indeed that binds us together!” And your last 2 long paragraphs so beautifully describe him and what he is about musically and personally.
Then a perfect ending, “To me the most rewarding thing was to see his joy, how heโs in tune with the music doing what he loves to do the most. The sparkling in his eyes and the genuine, gentle smile that never left his face said it all and that made me happy.”
Your daughter’s photographing is just stunning. She has a talent. Would love to see more if she cares to share!
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tawna21 said
Pocoelsy, thank you a million times for your super re-cap! Your descriptions are so full of life and flavor that I felt as though I was really right there with you. I have to laugh at me when I find myself smiling at my computer screen because I’m so happy for the person inside the computer–and I don’t even know her–that is half-way around the world from where I live. I’m so glad you were able to experience the Archuglow–it’s breathtaking, to say the least. Your re-cap was truly worth waiting for. ๐
Abs #14–keep that dream in focus…we can only hope!!
Tawna
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SandyBeaches said
Pocoelsy…You had a marvelous experience and it seems the same excitement and wonderment comes with him wherever he goes!
“One month from tonight” we will be excited all over again. David will take to the stage and all of the new people who have heard so much about him lately, will become his newest fans. I remember how many men stood in amazement in SLC during the standing ovations at the MoTab Choir Christmas concerts. He has men fans in suits and ties and some in jeans and tshirts. Well then there is David Foster all the way through the lines to Brad Paisley who have sent compliments his way.
So, in just a few weeks there will be for everyone, new videos, live streaming and plenty of twit pics. probably followed by a chat into the early hours.
One month and counting…
SB
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emmegirl said
Still looove this. Audio isn’t the best, but the end is killer!
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emmegirl said
Vietnam loved him. A fistful of rock star moves here, including 2:39, 6:29. His confidence was busting out at the seams. (the only thing more I could hope for is a little Sayerville shoulder action) ๐
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emmegirl said
I was cleaning. Came into the office to vacuum….and I got sucked in.
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pocoelsy said
Hello everyone,
Thank you for all your kind words !! I’m soo happy that you all enjoyed my “story” . It’s a challenge to me to write the recap especially when all of you are very good writer yourself ๐ It’s intimidating to say the least since English was not my strong subject in school lol.
I have to thank the Admin and Angelica for even consider putting this up and help me correct my spelling and such and also put my daughter’s pictures up there too, the sepia version was Angelica’s work and they’re so niceee.
Most of all “thank you David” who inspired me to get up and do this all the way through without giving up; like he said “if you want to do something “just go for it”, haha at the age of 50 I still learn a lot from this remarkable young man, I’ll keep doing it.
Love you all,
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skydancer1x said
26. Emmegirl, LOL!
so did the vacuum suck you in, or did you get sucked into the vacuum? hahaha
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Abrra said
Pocoelsy
I want to thank you for participating in the process that keeps this fan site alive. It means so much that fans of David step up to share thoughts or an experience. Sharing the special time you spent gives us all a chance to sit beside you in the 4th row. Whenever I read that someone plans to attend a concert, I ask if they might do a recap for the site. You came through in a big way. Pushing through your doubts, you gave us all a well written article.
Having fans contribute here is part of the vision we have for the site. It’s a fan site for and by fans. If anyone has something they feel strongly about. Start writing. Send it to thevoiceda@gmail.com and we will help you to get the article published.
Abrra
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Abrra said
#19 Silverfox
Yes! there is a link to the Arizona info on the right sidebar and also Angleica added it at the top of the current article ( until the show happens). Click the picture to go there.
We encourage all fans to check that page often for any updates on what is happening. You can also use the comments section to make plans to meet up. We are happy to assist in exchanging email addresses. Just ask and we can hook you up.
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gina said
hello there! this is my first time to post, i’m usually a lurker…can’t help but comment on pocoelsy. i was smiling and laughing (at the office) while reading the recap! i read it three times already….that’s how good your story is pocoesly. thank you for sharing! and if i may add, you are a great writer!…it’s only twice that i saw david performed and i’m eager for some more. too bad arizona is too far from california, or i would have been there in a second!
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gina said
lol, love the HEART! thanks for the warm welcome!
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Angelica said
Pocoelsy,
This recap is so intensely descriptive and for someone for whom English is not your first language, I am seriously impressed. You conveyed the pure adrenalin and excitement of being at a David concert with such unreserved immediacy. I have not read such a vivid, visceral recap since Djafan’s “Pomonapause.” lol. Loved these descriptive passages…
“…we chanted Daviddd! Daviddd! Daviddd! Finally the band was out, another cheering-screaming so louddd eeekkk thenโฆโฆ. Kaboomโฆโฆ The one and only Davidarchie zzooommmed out on stage bouncing, flashing his trademark million dollar smileโฆ.”
“…he skipped backward, shook his whole body all at the same time and sprinted forward head first with the tune! Didnโt know that a human being could do that until that night hahaโฆ.manโฆ who needs the dance guru, this was so raw so natural, just canโt blink not even 1 second otherwise will miss his cool adorable moves !!!!”
“David must be naturally gifted or he was well rehearsed with the band or both cause heโs so in-tune with the drum beats and such, how he pumped his fist, whipped his head until you can see his sweat dripping, how he rolled his shoulders, and doing his little footwork each time it was so precise and effortless!!!”
“He ended up singing โCrazyโ to us and before he started on the piano he said โOkโฆ.oops I havenโt practiced this oneโฆok alright here we go ummmโฆโ and I swearโฆ he smiled his shy and mischievous smile for a second lolโฆ then went on to belt out the most powerful, emotional, passionate right from the bottom of his heart with his soaring voice filled up the whole venue (again hee hee), that was the most incredible โCrazyโ Iโve ever heard!!!”
“…this young man is truly the definition of the word โdangerousโ haha.”
He disarms you with a smile, knowing full well he is about to slay you.
Everyone, please keep Pattirae in your prayers as she has her final surgery tomorrow, (Thursday.) She has been through so much and is nearing the finish line at last!
Emmegirl,
You HAD to bring up Sayreville shoulder action, didn’t you. You know what’s coming, don’t ya?
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kaycee said
Pocoelsky, Loved your recap! Loved all the little details!…
“Itโs so captivating, and the way I felt was that I was not watching the concert, not just as an audience but I was a big part of it, this was how David could reach out to us, make us feel like weโre long time friends who are having fun together, and I think everyone there felt the same. Now I understand when people said that itโs as if he sang directly to each of us individually !!”
Emmegirl 24, 25…wow, you weren’t kidding about the rock star moves! And I loved: “I was cleaning. Came into the office to vacuumโฆ.and I got sucked in.” Haha! Yep, been there, done that!
About yesterday’s vlog…I had waited so patiently (yeah, right!) and was so excited about the possibility of hearing about upcoming tour dates, or news of new music, or possibly some singing…but no, David put it all into perspective with the majority of his vlog being about Marius. Isn’t it great to be a fan of such an awesome young man!
Welcome Gina!
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bebereader said
Emmegirl,
Thank you for sharing videos today. We were blessed with so many from this Asian tour I found it impossible to get through them all in real time. Receiving them in batches on youtube, weeks after the tour lets us savor the memories bit by bit.
Do you think you can take one more “Heaven”? Dreamskyhigh had a great seat and gets extremely close at the very end. Don’t miss it. Because it’s so close, you can catch nuances that are easy to miss from a long camera view. Every bead of sweat, every sly smile…you can see it all here.
At 1:59 David kills us with a HUM.
The audience reacts strongly. He’s well aware of his power.
At 3:52 he does one of those I don’t know what you call them but you’ll know what I mean when you hear it. The nerve!
Then at 4:30, the loooong note, “We’re in Heaaaaaaaven.” Wait for the extreme closeup at the very end!
Credit dreamskyhigh with this beauty from Hanoi.
Gina, Welcome to The Voice!
Prayers to Pattirae, on her surgery. We will be thinking of you, Patti, and sending prayers, love and positive energy your way.
I’m happy to say that I have had contact with Emifriend and she is doing very well! So well that she couldn’t make it to chat last Saturday night because she and her family were celebrating her progress!
Request David to perform on the Alma Awards!
http://www.almaawards2011.com/sweepstakes/voteTV.aspx
email: info@almaawards.com
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pocoelsy said
#29 Abrra, #34 Angelica,
All I can say is you inspire me ๐
#31 Gina,
I’m glad I can make you laugh, thank you so much for reading my “story”, just express how I felt when I witness the greatness of David, I’m sure you felt that too when you watched him. Be careful your boss might be watching !!! hee hee.
My prayer goes to Pattirae, hope her surgery goes well , and a fast full recovery :).
Can’t wait for Arizona.!!! woo hoo
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betsy said
Bebe #36, that video is quite a find. Beautiful. The close ups… and the sound is great. You picked out some good moments. 3:52 is… idek. That heartbreaking sound.
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SandyBeaches said
Good morning…Thanks for the update on the hotel Angelica! It Is time to send Djafan $25, I am so slow that the closing date will be here!
#30 Oh Abs, those little eight words on the sidebar can’t quite match shouting a performance of David’s from the roof tops! Just like the recaps all show, they are priceless. We are honored to prepare for his concert in any way that a fan can.
SB
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skydancer1x said
36BeeeeeBeeeee! good grief! what a video.Wonder if she still has her camera, or if it went up in flames after that performance.
I hope he decides to keep Heaven in his repetoire,repotiore repetoire can’t spell it ……his ‘setlist’ for future appearances. ๐
Admin.
Dja: I emailed you for address,not sure now if you got it? Got my money order, just need to know where to send it.:)
Angelica, thanks for that info also..
ok, painting baseboards and got stuck in the vortex for awhile, so back to work! at least till I walk by the computer again! haha
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djafan said
Hi Sky,
Here is the email address….
thevoiceda@gmail.com
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djafan said
Good Morning everyone!
Pocoelsy, Love’d it! I feel your excitement. Here you are on the other side of the world and the emotions, the joy we feel through David doesn’t have any borders, it’s the same world wide. In my book this is the perfect setting for an International Star in the making. Your daughters pictures are beautiful!
I’m curious Pocoelsy, how are you feeling now?
Angelica, Pomonapause, you pulled that one out of me lol. Maybe you could pull another out when I have a little time ๐ And thank you for the Arizona link! It’s also on the right sidebar.
SF and SB,
Thank you for the link request!!
*Addendum 8/17/11*
The San Tan Legado is a new hotel and they are giving great discounted rates for this event. Their number is 480-809-4051 talk to Sharon or email sharon@santanlegado.com Tell her you are coming for the Constitution Fair for the discount. ๐
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djafan said
The 25 Most Beautiful Latino Stars Under 25 in Latina!!!!
Really like the blurb!
http://www.latina.com/entertainment/25-most-beautiful-latino-stars-under-25?slide=19
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djafan said
David!!!
38E-10 David Archuleta @ eTVmsia feat on Malaysia PressCon & Concert (08 Aug 2011)
Credit JR
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gladys said
Hi girls, I’m a little calmer and I’m not angry. I apologize for my last comment, but I felt insulted and defended myself. But that moment is gone, now I’m gladys mic or gladys jeans again.
Pocoelsy, I thank you for your post. I feel like I’m sitting next to you, looking at David, thank you very much. I admire your post in English and I congratulate you. I realize the effort to write in a language that is not your own, but the girls in this blog are great and help us. I hope to visit your place someday, and to tell everyone about David’s concert in my country is my dream.
Something funny happened to me (my life is not always serious) ..
I printed a calendar with photos of David and stuck it on the wall to see how he has matured.
I have my wallpaper at the forefront of David’s face, he is singing Heaven.
In my personal folders and files, here in my office, is also David.
To speak politely, David has invaded my life.
And besides all this, on my iPod and the music of David is everywhere.
Yesterday, the owner of the studio went up to my office and asked me for some folders. When she opened a folder, guess who was inside?
Then she looked at my calendar and guess who was smiling? Then she looked at my CDs and she asked me, who was the singer?
Finally, she listened to my ipod. Then she laughed and said:
Gladys, what about this guy so young?
I can not answer this question.
I believe the answer found her, when she saw my computer wallpaper.
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bebereader said
Gladys, Is the owner of the studio a fan yet?
David tweets!
Doing promo for the tabernacle choir CD/DVD today. The release is getting closer and closer!
5 minutes ago
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djafan said
Here are the links to Amazon.
Interesting little thingy here.. Jonerz linked on twitter.
We’re low in the comments area as a fanbase. I’m sure we could do something about that lol.
http://nextbigsound.com/14617/stats-David-Archuleta#14617-fans
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gladys said
Bebereader: not yet, but I’m trying.
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bebereader said
Found on tumblr
caption: โDavid was holding a Biblical book in his hand so I guess he went to a church in Hanoi that morning (the concert day) cause it was Sundayโ (from
davidarchuletavn.com)
Vote on the Q102 poll to get David to the Jingle Ball this year: http://t.co/npuJa02
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djafan said
Interesting tweet ๐
AmericanIdolZon American Idol Zone
DAVID ARCHULETA SHIRTS – DAVE ARCHULETA T-SHIRTS – DAVID ARCHULETA CRUSH BABYDOLL TOPS – AMERICAN IDOL TEES is.gd/ozRlZZ
http://carubull.com/americanidolzon/david-archuleta-shirts-dave-archuleta-t-shirts-david-archuleta-crush-babydoll-tops-american-idol-tees
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djafan said
WOW!
DavidArchie David Archuleta
Signing 5000 copies of the Glad Christmas Tidings CD that was with the choir. Phew! Haha I’ll let you know how to get one!
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Abrra said
Angelica
Some Sayerville love from Djxox. She emailed them to me.
She wrote:
Abs, yes they are mine from my ZG shoulder roll vid that Angelica is sweet on….lol…feel free to post. I hope to be back with ya’ll soon. I try to keep up when I can on my phone. I miss the fun and all you ladies.
Abrra
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Abrra said
#51
Haha It takes 2 ladies to “help” him sign booklets? ๐ Where do I get that job?
Abrra
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SandyBeaches said
Ok getting away from the obvious, does anyone have any news in regards to David going to Japan alone without his band? Is there any new news about the concert there?
SB
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Abrra said
SB
I heard he is jogging to Japan with a GPS. ๐
Abrra
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SandyBeaches said
Well, is seems that we have to live by rumor alone and that can drive one CRAZY…But being Crazy with David then that is OK…probably. Are we having the time of our lives? Bless your souls, you are probably crazy just like me. I do love that song.
SB
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bebereader said
SB#54 Haven’t heard any news yet. Will bring it here as soon I do.
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emmegirl said
Pattirae, you are never far from our thoughts, best of luck on your surgery and continued recovery.
Angelica, counterpunch:
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betsy said
After having a Project Runway party by myself, I am now having a DTE Clarkston show party.
The pounding backwalk with a halfturn at .32 gets 10 from me. ๐
I wish there were better videos from this show.
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poof said
Pocoelsy
Everyone has said it so well. You not only made me feel I was sitting right there in the concert, but sitting and giggling away right next to you! You have a gift for writing and it seems, for living. ๐
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pocoelsy said
Hi Guys, Kaycee, Poof
Thank you for the compliment. I’m glad I could make you feel the way I felt about the epic concert. I really dream of going to David concert with you all one day so then we can literally giggle together, must be an experience of a lifetime.
#42 Djafan, Yes you are right David is an international Star from the look of the mix of the audience there some even flew in from other country I believe, talk about dedication !!!! And since you ask “how am I now” let me put it this way – last night I dreamt that after the concert FlyFm. play all sort of David’s songs, old and new on the radio for weeks it was so real to me, like I really heard the songs then I woke up I realize it’s just a dream cause I only listen to the radio when driving for my daughter and upon her request, if not.. I only listen to …you know who …heehee no exaggeration whatsoever and it’s funny that you asked and I dream what a coincident!!. As for my 13 yr old daughter, after the concert she stops listening to the radio she only listens to David now haha she crazies about “Notice me”. She proudly wears the David tour T-shirt to public places almost every time we go out and still gushing about how “cute and handsome David is” everyday lol , now that’s how I-we feel haha.. we’ve got it baddd.
#45 Glady
Thank you for the encouragement you sent my way, ha you definitely understand what I’ve gone through writing the “recap”!!
I wish my English teacher could see this and may be she could “see me in different light” and be proud of me just a little more!!! but yeah I love all of them cause without them I wouldn’t here chating with you all. I hope one day David will have concert in your country, you’re such a big fan you deserve it.
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emmegirl said
Betsy, uh-huh. Pounding backwalk with a halfturn…a solid 10.
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refnaf said
Hey Voice peeps (((hugs)))
Pocoelsy>>> Thanks so much for this beautiful recap!! The details and descriptions of David are so well written…. great job and I appreciate you sharing with us!!!
off topic eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemail from Deseret books saying my MOtab DVD has been shipped eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
**runs to wait by mailbox**
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Fiona said
Hi everybody!!! Lovely recap Pocoelsy – you made us feel the excitement! Refnaf, I was just about to post the same thing! So excited to get that DVD!! ๐
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betsy said
Interesting tweets last night:
MakeupByLaurie Laurie Vukich (NK)
Any David Archuleta fans??? It’s official–he’s a cutie, just said hi to him back stage
When asked where/what, she tweeted this:
Laurie Vukich (NK)
@MakeupByLaurie Laurie Vukich (NK)
an NBC 9/11 taping ๐
David doing an NBC 9/11 show.
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ray said
#63,64 ME TOO
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Abrra said
Betsy
I saw that tweet late last night. I wondered how he can be signing 5000 CD covers in Utah late afternoon and then be in rehearsal in LA a short time later. Must have been in LA the whole time. Or they filmed him in Utah singing with the choir for the 911 special. Makes my head spin!
I need to get my DVD ordered , STAT! http://tinyurl.com/3nz4z7k
Amazingly good news about Pattirae!
Read here: http://tinyurl.com/3hg5vky
Abrra
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ray said
ant no grass growing under his feet
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Angelica said
Yay for Pattirae!! Go leave this beautiful, valiant lady some love! Hope to see her in Arizona now. Keep praying she recovers quick!
Djxox, thanks for the Sayreville pics! Miss you too.
I am jealous.
I need to get busy and order my MOtab cd/dvd now!
Well, off for the day and going shopping. I have a red hat to buy! 8)
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TXNancy said
Tear of joy this morning….1st to hear how well Pattirae’s surgery went yesterday, an answer to a lot of prayers!
More JOY….my 3 MoTab DVDs have been shipped by Deseretbook!!! Christmas is coming even earlier then Sept. 6 !!!
Pocoelsy…THANK YOU for every word about your beautiful David experience with your family….inspiring to read!
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SandyBeaches said
Angelica, we never told the story about buying our lovely sun hats in MB…They were everywhere as they are in hot sunny places! My DVD’s and CDs have been ordered for Christmas presents and NOW we hear about early shipping so I have to, just have to order one more DVD. The oohs and aawwws form REFNAF and TXnancy would be too much!
SB
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Abrra said
Tweet!
DavidArchie David Archuleta
Another meeting this morning that went well. Now to the orthodontist.
1 minute ago
Abrra
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skydancer1x said
Thanks to SB,Emmegirl and Betsy I got sucked into the vortex late last night and stayed till my eyes couldn’t stay open any longer!I was all over the map in there!
Great news about Pattirae. After what she went through with the last surgery,I am so happy things went so well yesterday! Would sure love to get to meet her in Arizona!
66. Ray “aint no grass growing under his feet”
Ray, he’s everywhere!he’s everywhere! haha yep,busy young man!:)
Betsy,
an NBC taping? 9/11 show?
David on our TV’s again?
71.SBโฅ ok spill,Mrs.! ….I would love to hear the MB hat story ๐
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Abrra said
I have looked at NBC’s web site for any mention of David or any musical program around the 911 Anniversary week.
Nada, zilch, zero mention.
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/nbc-announces-911-programming-plans_b81166
Abrra
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bebereader said
Haven’t seen anything either, Ab.
More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nguyentruong/5998874054/in/photostream/
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skydancer1x said
76. oooh! โซโซโชreach out to youโช touch my haaaaaannnnnnd!โชโซโซ
man, look at those fangers!
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djafan said
Pattirae!!! So glad to hear.
Emifriend, I hear you’re doing awesome too!!!!
Hope to hear from both of you soon โฅ
9/11 NBC Concert. I found this.
Enrique Iglesias, Alan Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, and Al Green are among the performers confirmed to appear at the Concert For America, to be broadcast Sept. 11 by NBC as part of the network’s coverage of the one-year anniversary of terrorist attacks on Washington, D.C., and New York. Josh Groban, Renee Fleming, Placido Domingo, and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by music director Leonard Slatkin will also appear.
The event will be taped Sept. 9 at Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with First Lady Laura Bush serving as honorary chairman. NBC’s broadcast will be hosted news anchor Tom Brokaw.
“In addition to honoring the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, the special will also use words and music to reflect on the year that has followed since the terrorist attacks, and the spirit of unity that has emerged across the country,” the network said in a statement. “Featuring the voices of everyday people, as well as famous figures past and present, the special will remember lives lost, and celebrate the resiliency of the American spirit.”
At present, no tickets are available to the general public, but updates will be posted on the Kennedy Center’s official Web site in the coming days.
http://www.billboard.com/news/stars-to-grace-9-11-concert-for-america-1619259.story#/news/stars-to-grace-9-11-concert-for-america-1619259.story
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skydancer1x said
thanks Dja. wonder if David will have a cameo appearance? Interesting..
btw, did you get my e-mail concerning Constitution week? Know you are very busy, just don’t know what address to put on my envelope to get my 25 dollar money order off to.โฅ
ahh time for work now.whaa
just came from listening to this.nice closeup. but do think all that sweat had to tickle, or burn his eyes. he needs to keep a few little towels around to dab his sweet face. I will volunteer to do it for him.:)
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skydancer1x said
credit to zerogravity111A for the above video.
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djafan said
Hi Sky,
I don’t know your email name so I’m not sure if I received it. Could you please send it again?
Thank you!!!!
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djafan said
David tweets!!!
DavidArchie David Archuleta
If you didn’t catch the video blog from earlier this week, you can check it out here! ——-> youtu.be/1fb5H_1kfiM
And
Confirmation of band in Arizona!!!
Shell_eeeyyy
@StevenJRob @MarkNilanJr Will you guys be with @DavidArchie in Arizona on Sept 17?
MarkNilanJr
@Shell_eeeyyy yep!
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Susie said
Dajfan:
Sorry to bust your bubble if you thought you’d see David, but if you read the article carefully – it is the first anniversary of 9/11 and Laura Bush, the First Lady – was serving as honary chairman.
Can’t imagine that NBC would be filming in Utah. He was home because he went to his mom’s performance. He signed MOtab CD’s, and went to his orthodontist?
He surely is our little Ninja!!!!!
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Marylee said
Pocoelsy ~ PLEASE FORGIVE ME! I was reading over some of the comments just now & realized I misspelled your name..how embarrassing! I wasn’t even close nor can I claim it was late at night when I posted! lol
Nevertheless, I truly DID enjoy your recap..thanks again for sharing your remarkable archu-experience with us! โฅ
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Susie said
Sorry for spelling – honorary.
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betsy said
Susie, I have been reading ton about this (other articles too) and haven’t seen D listed either. However, I believe he has recorded something for it. I really do. ๐
He probably hasn’t told anybody yet. I can see it now.
“Oh mom, you should really watch this special. I am in it.”
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SandyBeaches said
David can’t say what he is doing often until he gets the green light that everything is in order to do just that. Often choirs and soloists accompany scripts for documentaries or stories that are told.
This little ninja guy that you talk about to me is a nearly 21 year old musician and much more accomplished and worldly than most guys his age.
SB
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Heidijoy said
Wouldn’t it be neat if they showed David singing for those Fireman after 9/11 and then showed him now singing some Patriotic song with the Motab choir in the background. Kind of like they did for the Stadium of Fire show.
There are programs that they’ll be showing Sept.5 on throught Sept 11. Like Betsy,SB and Djfan I’m thinking there is something in the wind. We can dream and dreams really do come true. Think positive. After all we have a clue that the makeup artist saw him backstage at a taping for an NBC special for 9/11.
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skydancer1x said
80. Dja.I just sent it again and wrote “to Djafan from Skydancer1x” in the subject line.
haha.duh, sorry about that.my brain is toast. Thanks โฅ
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Shawna said
So happy about Patti๎:)) Her husband texted me from her phone this morning and told me she is doing great, sends her love๎ and gets to go home๎ถ today!!!! Can you believe that woman๎? She is amazing and so deserving to have this surgery go so well after the ๎ horrible traumatic one last February!!!! She wants to go to Arizona so bad, and I think she just might make it:) We already have our plane tickets and I sent DJA money for 7 fan passes yesterday for Claudia abd her sister, Patti and her daughter and grandkids, and for me!!!! eeeeeeeek, less than a month away now!!!!
Loved this recap pocoelsy:) sounds like u had a super fantabulous time. so happy for u๎!
Anxiously awaiting my email saying my MoTab CD and DVD has been shipped, but have a feeling since I live in Utah I may be one of the last to get mine cause Deseret book is based in SLC Snd they r probably sending out those out of state or country first.
Live you all and can’t wait to see u all in Arizona who r going๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎๎
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bebereader said
Two new videos!
credit JR
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Shawna said
Okay excuse all the errors!! Wrote that comment from my iPhone and in bed!!!! good night and LOVE you all, not live you all๎
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Blueberry Ice said
Pocoelsy; Wow! I savored each vivid detailed description of your amazing David experience as it brought to mind my wonderful memories of what itโs like hearing and seeing the joy of David singing live. You are so right when you pointed out how David captivates, engages and reaches out to involve his entire audience … itโs like he taking extra care to make sure you know how much it means to him and you can feel how much he is giving back from his heart. Thank you for sharing such a wonderfully written post! Your daughter did a great job taking pictures especially for how much David moved on that stage.
Pattirae; So glad to hear that your surgery went well and hoping for your complete recovery back to doing all the things that you love. I have been touched by your courage and positive attitude in all that youโve been through.
Thank you all for posting so many wonderful videos on this thread as Iโm thoroughly enjoying them but thereโs nothing like a vlog from David. Gosh, it certainly reinforces why we are his fans for life! Plus we got MoTab CD/DVD, Arizona, Okinawa and possibly more exciting events ahead! Yipeee! Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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sweetonDA said
It’s late but I had to come and give my best wishes to Pattirae. It’s so great to hear you are doing well after your surgery. I’m praying for a speedy recovery so I can see you in Arizona, along with Shawna and the rest of those from The Voice and other fan sites. It’s so great to meet everyone and put faces with screen names. One month and counting! So glad the band will be coming too. We are going to rock our little section at the concert!!!
Didn’t get an email yet that my MoTab was shipped, but so glad they are coming earlier than posted. I need to see that smiling face and listen to all those wonderful songs he sang. Oh the memories…
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embe86 said
Hello to all of you lovely Voice-people ๐ You always seem to be on top of everything, so can you tell me how I can order the MoTab dvd and the Asian Tour edition of TOSOD? Since I’m in Finland, I’m not quite sure what the best place to buy them would be. Any help is greatly appreciated – as I’m learning to adapt to my new life as a mum, I’ll need something to watch while feeding my daughter lol. And of course she’ll fall for David in the process ๐
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pocoelsy said
Hi everyone,
Aw Thanks guys for liking my recap glad I can make you feel what I felt there, David’s everything I witness and more!!.
#83 Marylee,
Please don’t worry about it, I always do that too hee hee ๐
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Angelica said
Embe,
Hi! How are you doing little Mama? Bet you’re having a ton of fun with your sweet daughter!
I called Deseret Book for you. The lady said she didn’t think the DVD was available in Finland yet but then she checked and said YES! She said you can just go online and order now. The link for the site is
http://tinyurl.com/3nz4z7k
and their toll free phone number is 1-888-846-7302
I just ordered my own while I had her on the phone! Whoot!
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Angelica said
Embe,
I didn’t see the part in your comment about the Asian tour edition.
I have 2 extra copies of that. One autographed and one not. Let me know and I will send one if you want. Call it a belated Baby shower gift. ๐
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kaycee said
Pattirae…so very happy for you! Heart-felt wishes for continued improvement and health!
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pocoelsy said
Hi,
Nice to hear good news about Pattirae, hope she’ll be able to go to Arizona.
#94 Embe 86,
Hi Embe I think you can order Tosod Asian edition from CDwow I think many folks in the US. ordered there, but I don’t know about Finland!! I’m in Malaysia so it’s easy for me to buy from a cd store just let me know if you have difficulty buying one I could send to you, consider it’s a gift for your baby ๐ I like it when you say ” she’ll fall for David in the process” !! she’ll be his fan for live literally :). As for MoTab dvd, I myself also don’t have a clue where to order look like Amazon have just the CD. I’ll wait for more news that will come up somewhere, I need that dvd too haha.
Thank you posting all the vids love them all, need time to catch up though !!
Oh talk about Tosod Asian edition I heard they’re selling well in Thailand too this is a very good news consider the minimum promo there.
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Abrra said
I have Embe’s current home mailing address. I can send it to whoever is mailing her a CD. Just let me know here.
Abrra
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Heidijoy said
Good news from Pattirae!! Congrats again Embe!! Glad to hear you’re still enjoying David’s music and now are introducing your daughter. Never too young and I know you started prenatal.
Angelica, Thanks for checking re: International sales of the DVD. Many are asking over at the official site too. Will pass on the information.
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betsy said
Pattirae, so glad your surgery went well. I’ve been praying and sending good thoughts to both you and Emifriend.
Embe, congratulations on your little girl. โฅ
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Jan said
Great news, Pattirae! Such an ordeal to have to go through. Bless you as you recouperate.
Embe, congrats on your daughter and new life as a mum…you’re raising her right with David’s music. Sweet music to her ears!
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Gayle122890 said
Just saying HI!
Pattirae, so happy for your continuing recovery ๐
This is like chocolate pudding in a voice to me (Thanks for the mp3, Abrra!). Anyone care for some?
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Abrra said
You are welcome Gayle! Lots of sweet treats in that jar ๐ Summer tour folder is one of my favorites.
Abrra
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emmegirl said
Thanks Gayle, chocolate pudding happens to be one of my favorites.
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dakgal said
Just stopping by to say HI!!
Don’t ya just love the way he smiles at the end of a song–with the look on his face of ” See what I just did? Did you like it?”
I’m so happy to hear that Pattrae is doing well—Have a feeling in my bones that she’ll be at the concert getting some great medicine.
Gayle—chocolate pudding—Yum
that voice–Yum
that face –Yum
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Angelica said
Gayle,
What a great description…”chocolate pudding in a voice..”
What is that echo to his voice at the end? I keep rewinding that for another taste. Can’t get enough. Must be the whipped cream on top served with a smile.
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bebereader said
*waves to dakgal
David tweets:
I love cereal. This cascadian farm cereal my mom got is amazing.
2 hours ago
(my pic, not David’s LOL)
http://www.cascadianfarm.com/products/Product_Detail.aspx?cat=8
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tawna21 said
Embe and Pocoelsy–I ordered the MoTab cd and dvd from Amazon because the price was better. They will not be shipping early like Deseret Book, but I’m okay with that (yeah, I love w.a.i.t.i.n.g, I have more patience than one person should have—not)
Here is the link I used.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_12?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=glad+tidings&sprefix=glad+tidings
Tawna
ps–I’m so glad that Pattirae’s surgery went well. Wishing you the best my friend. ๐
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emmegirl said
Definition
reยทsilยทientโ โ[ri-zil-yuhnt, -zil-ee-uhnt]
1. springing back; rebounding
Synonyms
1. tough, strong, hardy, buoyant, feisty
Pattierae, you personify the word. So happy to hear you are doing so well.
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djafan said
I have never heard of that cereal, added to list to try.
I’d never seen this video, “EYEBROWS” ๐
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Gayle122890 said
Angelica, never enough! BTW, I just got my Asian Edition TOSOD. My Goodness, those photos… And I’m really loving EAM now. Sometimes it just pops into my head unexpectedly! LOL!
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dakgal said
Thanks Dja—–Of course one thing leads to another ๐
How about this little lovely!!
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bebereader said
Love those Ann Arbor videos!
Here’s “Zero Gravity” with an orchestra!
credit urvoiceismagical
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djafan said
Has anyone got the Glad Tidings DVD????
Here’s a play by play from @NanDeeAy Nan…I love it already and haven’t seen it ๐
Well. Just finished watching the DVD. David is magnificent! That is all. Very spiritual experience.
The DVD was definitely edited with a David slant. He really shines and his songs make up a majority of the DVD.
The audience is shown at different times after his numbers. Their appreciation for him is so evident. Silent Night was magnificent!
@lindy590 Sorry I skipped by Michael. They have a bonus feature – backstage with David. He has twinkly eyes during the interview
I loved a few things David said in the interview on the DVD. He compared singing with the Choir and his AI experience: “It’s quite a …
Here’s the link if you don’t want to know yet lol I can’t do that and don’t want to haha
http://twitter.com/#!/NanDeeAy
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betsy said
Annnnnn Arbooorrrr.
Thanks for posting, ladies.
Maybe he’ll come back here for Christmas.
I am so glad that there were ninja videographers there. Brave souls.
And I know there are more. When I was walking out, I talked a couple who were on cloud 9. They told me that they recorded the whole thing. They were two guys who were huge David fans, and lived in Ann Arbor.
Dang. I wish I had gotten their names.
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Abrra said
http://www.livestream.com/thevoiceunplugged
Abrra
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dayzee said
So good to hear Patti is doing well! Great news!
Pocoelsy, loved your recap. You had me feeling that crazy glow.
It is Christmas at my house today. Received the DVD Glad Christmas Tidings and the performance is even better than I remembered. It is truly a thing of beauty. David did a fantastic job! Funny how I am still needing to see this program on PBS. Never get enough.
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Angelica said
Has this beauty been posted? By puriduaenam. omgosh.
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emmegirl said
#120. My heavens….”there’s no turning back at this point.”
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bebereader said
David tweeted en espanol!
Voy para el concierto de Los Tigres Del Norte esta noche aqui en Utah.
32 minutes ago
Haha in English, going to the Tigres Del Norte concert tonight here in Utah. Gonna watch my mom sing who’s going on earlier ๐
28 minutes ago
See you in Unplugged!
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tawna21 said
Angelica #120—omgosh!!!! doesn’t even cover it! the emo in that song just rips my heart out…that has seriously become a fav that gets repeated over and over ๐
emmegirl… ‘there is no turning back at this point’….so true—not that we want to! lol
Tawna
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betsy said
Thanks for posting the video, Angelica. Being a scholar of EAM videos, (I KNOW IT’S SAD, DON’T REMIND ME, LOL) I can say that I don’t believe that has been posted.
(I have threatened to make a blog about that song alone and every video of it just so I could talk about it all the time.)
p.s. The comment was a joke, I never would do that, it just shows how sunk I am. ๐
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embe86 said
Thank you all so much for your help! You guys are amazing โค I just placed my order for the MoTab dvd and I'm so EXCITED!!!
Angelica, I'd love it if you sent me a copy of TOSOD ATE (or whatever the abbreviation is lol), but I'd feel bad 'cause I couldn't pay you for it, since it must've cost a lot. Is there anything I could do in return? And like Abrra said, she has my address if you need it.
You're like angels, I swear.
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Abrra said
Last night David’s twitter account was “hacked”. Someone changed his password and tweeted some information that was not true. Fans knew very quickly that the tweets were not sent by David. They came from other sources , not by “text” as he had tweeted earlier from the concert he was at in Utah. They came from mobile web and iphone.
The false tweets were deleted from his twitter page once David became aware that something was going on.
David found out and tweeted this:
@DavidArchie
Someone changed my password and so I can only tweet from my phone right now. If it’s not from my phone sorry for whatever is said
then this:
@DavidArchie
Phew figured that problem out and back into my account. Sorry everyone for the fake me. Weird having your space invaded sometimes lol.
and this:
@DavidArchie
Ok so that last tweet was really me back in my account haha. If anymore tweets come tomorrow or from an iphone it’s not me.
Then, overnight there were more “hacked” tweets. I know this because they are on my phone. He has deleted them from his page, again. I will not be specific about what was tweeted because I do not have proof that it was who they say they are. I am sure there was much drama on twitter over night. I checked tweetdeck and saw that Sunny Hilden had alerted him.
She tweeted:
@SunnyHilden
Sometimes you just have to call your friend at 1 o’clock in the morning…….
@SunnyHilden
I’m on the phone with the nicest angel ever…ever…ever…
@SunnyHilden
After a long time on the phone helping my friend, a tear rolled down my cheek. An angel shouldn’t need a zillion digit password.
Until he says things are under control, maybe we should not post any tweets to avoid drama. Let’s give him some time and space to sort this out.
Abrra
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I said
I’m dizzy.
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betsy said
#126 Well said. Bravo. Thank you. David remained as cool as a cucumber (online anyway, lol) and we should do the same.
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bebereader said
Abrra,
Thanks for capturing those tweets for us. Going back and forth from chat to Twitter last night was a real challenge. We had a surprise visit in chat last night when djxox aka djbell popped in as her videos were playing on the screen. ๐
Here’s some eye candy for today from Malaysia, courtesy of Red FM.
He’s the man of a thousand expressions, each of them beautiful. ๐
More here: http://www.red.fm/gallery/david_archuleta.html
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betsy said
From last night. ๐
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betsy said
Wow those pictures Bebe.
Love that face.
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emmegirl said
Ik Betsy. From the sweet bit of puffiness under his eyes to the subtle dimpled chin to the squareness in the jaw to the smattering of moles to the character lines and more dimples that embrace his beautiful smile which causes wee wrinkles around his eyes to the… well, you get the idea.
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lorms said
Just droppin’ by to share some goodies from my friend Naree ๐
nareejo heart echoes
Here’s the “Other” interview bit.ly/n7fmRz ..David talks about Script at 3:35 mark..sings” Man Who would not be moved” at 4:20 mark
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Abrra said
Here is the full link to the mp3 audio to download the interview Lorms is posting about.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/rxwdim
from her twitter
@nareejo @archuletaphils here is mp3 of interview of Katt ..with David singing script and shout out to AP bit.ly/n7fmRz
Abrra
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pocoelsy said
Tawna21, thank you so much for the info and the link, I placed my order!! I’m waiting ng ng.
Angelica Thanks for EAM vid so beautiful, While I was watching the vid my hubby looked over my shoulder and said “You know when he sang this that night you had tears welling up in your eyes, one hand on your chest and the other holding the camera, you have “that smiley peaceful look” on your face, it was a special moment eh !!!”. Ha I didn’t even realize that, now it’s all comming back to me thanks to you and not just this song most of the ballad he sang that night, his voice and emotions just pierce through your whole being !!!
Bebe, Betsy… those pictures !!! and Emmegirl, You said it, and I do get the Idea ๐
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annie318 said
djafan~please contact me @ my email.
Thanks, annie318
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djafan said
Betsy and Emmegirl…yeah everything you said.
Lorms thanks for the link and thanks abrra. There are some many songs he can cover, love to hear him cover some more current songs.
Annie, you have mail.
Last night was crazy, just crazy.
LadyV, Alfredo, Ednita from Somos El Mundo tweeted him before David confirmed it wasn’t him There were a lot more because there was a spike on the Next Big Sound stats.
Glad Tidings is 20% off at Deseret Books.
http://deseretbook.com/Live-Concert-Glad-Christmas-Tidings-Mormon-Tabernacle-Choir/i/5060815
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skydancer1x said
Hi Pocoelsy,Abrra,Lorms,Emmegirl,Betsy,bebe,I said,Embe! Just getting here tonite, didn’t feel real good today..it happens.
Glad to see the twitter mystery was solved.Wasso great to finally ‘meet’ djxox aka djbell! Love that she popped in during her videos! :))
Bebe, thank you for todays eye candy.Sooo good for what ails me. He has the most expressive face everโฅ
Emmegirl, oh please, do go on.. I believe I know Davids face better than my own. Tend to look at his a lot more closely.
Was thinking about the upcoming Christmas tour this winter.Smart move to do that, on the heels of his PBS MOTAB appearance where he will still be fresh in PBSers minds who have maybe never seen him perform or never watched Idol and don’t know who he is.You know, those people living under a rock! great for ticket sales for tour.:))
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Sanjana said
Awww gosh i love your recap! I was reading and it took me down memory lane :))) gosh!
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FG said
I never got the chance to comment about your recap! Thank you so much for sharing all the wonderful details. I am so happy for you! ๐
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