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KRAKATOA IN RANCAGUA ~ My Second Trip to Chile ~ David Archuleta
Posted by gladys1961 on Monday, November 5, 2012
Translated from Spanish to English by Djafan. Scroll down for Spanish version below.
This second trip to Chile didn’t start two weeks before October 13th, it started July 15th, the day of the first Devotional. That day I saw the announcement on the temple doors that said “Pop Concert with Elders Coello and Archuleta.” That day I began to plan my second trip to Chile.
The pop concert announcement on facebook listed the age and residence restrictions in order to attend. The message was clear, only singles between 18 and 30 years of age and you had to live in Rancagua. As time passed my prayers for a miracle became more intense. I knew I had 3 months to try everything and I did.
Every institution whether commercial or religious is like a pyramid, there is always someone at the head, the one in charge. So I sent an email to the head in August. I told them the truth about my age, where I live and who I planned to attend with. I immediately received an autoreply in acknowledgement. August ended, September came and went and it was now October. I filled out the registration form on Rancagua Jas Center Facebook page. I hadn’t received a confirmation and was feeling down but remembered that David says that good things come to those who wait. I tried but I was getting anxious.
One Friday afternoon I wrote to the Rancagua Jas Center on their facebook’s chat to initiate a conversation. I asked if the confirmation system was having problems and they said yes but not to worry they would be sending out confirmations shortly. I thanked them and told them I would be waiting impatiently. They asked for my information and told them they said I didn’t meet the requirements. (my heart has very little resistance since I saw David live). I told them I was aware but since I had gone to the previous Devotional I thought there would be a possibility to attend this concert too.
This person then introduced themselves as the one in charge of …. (this is confidential) I apologized and began addressing him/her as Mr. He said he was sorry that an exception couldn’t be made in my case because if they did they’d have to make one for all the emails they’d received from all over South America.
My heart was torn. I told them that miracles exist and that I was expecting a huge one. I said goodbye and told anyone who would listen my woes.
I think I must cry very loud because every time I would approach someone they’d cover their ears, I think my cries could be heard on the other side of the continent. It was a sad week but something kept telling me, Gladiola, miracles exist. You may not believe this but I knew I’d see David again and that this time it would be different. October 4th was my birthday and made a wish and on the 5th it came to pass.
That day I received an email, remember the head of the pyramid?
“We have received your registration, you are welcomed to attend by special invitation. We will be expecting you on October 13th”
It was signed by the person in charge and there was no question about it, I was invited.
Could you imagine my screams? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! I’m going to Chile, I’m going Chile!!!!!! And it began again, the plane, hotel, reservations and finally David. As you read you will see that this time it was different.
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I’ve taken a few days to sort all these ideas and images which are still bouncing around in my head. Maybe nobody has noticed, but in a place in Chile, in a town called Rancagua, specifically Jas Center, the earth moved. I don’t know to what degree, but it happened, I witnessed it. It was caused by David and three actions that are hazardous to the public health. He shadow boxed, sang and knelt in front of the stage wearing a white hat like Chaplin wore, he danced Salsa a la Celia Cruz, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
But that was not the worst of it. Several of us lost our jaws as they dropped from our mouths hanging open. (I almost lost a rib going after the hat David threw to the public!!! Silly me!!!!, fighting over a hat at my age)
Now that my head and mind are rested I can put what I lived through on October 13 beginning at 7:30pm all on paper. I just hope that my words are faithful to all the events of that day. I’ve decided to welcome the person that changed right before my eyes.
LONG LIVE THE NEW DAVID.
My Arrival
My arrival was somewhat tumultuous. I arrived at Chile late, at noon (left Buenos Aires on October 13, at 7.35 am, with a stop in a province of my country). My hotel reservation was not firm. The buses to Rancagua were due out after 4:5pm in the afternoon for a two hour trip. The event as everyone knows is on Greece Street #319 and the bus left me at 800 . If someone in Chile says that they saw a lady running 5 blocks and praying that the hands of the clock not advance beyond 6.45pm, yes, that was me.
When I arrived the door was closed; I felt a knot in my stomach. A man approached me and told me, “Welcome to our Center!” He opened the door and there were people already waiting in the hall. He told me to take a seat, that they’d be calling me soon because they first accommodated the people who had signed up, like me.
When my turn came, I approached the table where we were to check in. I said say my name but I was surprised that it wasn’t on the list. The lady in charge told me I had to fill out a form and wait to enter. I insisted that I had been invited, but she spoke to me in English and I was desperate. I remembered I had printed the email sent to me by President McKinley and showed it to her. She called over a Chilean member and she understood me. When she saw my name she said, “Ahhhhhhh you’re Gladys from Argentina, come with me.” She took me to another larger room and sat me in the 4th row. As we walked I told her I had pleaded for a seat, she smiled and said, “I know, we know you.!!!!” What a relief!!!
The entire row was empty so I chose the best seat with no one covering my view. I had a direct view of the stage, I was in paradise. I could see two pianos arranged forming an L. I think one was an organ. Then came a group and they sat all around me, I was in center. One said, “Lady could you move a little so we could sit together?” I said, “NO” and I think that startled them, hahaha. It was a definite no. (Remember I ran 5 blocks.)
The Wait
The room was large. It had ten chairs on each side with an aisle in the middle and 20 rows back. The place gradually filled up and bustle was getting louder. The stage was small. There were two pianos, a microphone stand and a music stand. They had arranged screens on the sides of the stage. They were showing different images while we waited. They showed a bullfighter and I remembered David dressed as bullfighter in blue. I think running does me good; it accelerates my memory.
A young man stood before the microphone and told us we could not take pictures or videos, no screaming, okay to applaud. He spoke of the activities of the Center and invited everyone to participate. He then asked us to say a prayer together. After the prayer he left and the same presenter from July 15 appeared. He made some jokes about whether to sing or not, but said that he left that to the talented.
He greeted President McKinley, welcomed us all and told us to enjoy the event. He introduced Elders, Archuleta and Coello.
Elder Coello took the stage and sat at the piano. He played a beautiful song called Granada. I was amazed at his piano skills, he could be the perfect companion for David in the future. And then ……..
DAVID
Elder Coello introduced David. He came with a big smile, said hello, took the microphone and started to sing “You Raise Me Up” in English. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Someone said that David just has to open his mouth and he has us in the palm of his hand, they were right. It had been so long since I’d seen him, my God, how I had missed him. Seeing him there so close singing that beautiful song, he hardly closed his eyes, he looked at us and he looked so happy.
When he finished the crowd cheered and screamed as David left the stage. Then a member of the church said that only applause please, to remember where we were.
He reminded us and I think he was right. This was no place for screaming. So we complied … for a while.
(With great joy I can tell you that I have received the list of each of the interpretations sung by Elder Archuleta and Coello. They’ll be listed below.)
Then Elder Coello played a beautiful melody.
David made his appearance again with a completely clean and refreshed face. He had a hymnal in his hand and sang two hymns in perfect Spanish. Again David was in a world of his own. His eyes closed and totally connected. When he finished he placed the hymnal on the floor. David took the microphone and approached the center of the stage and began to speak. It was not a speech. It was something he had to share. He said he felt comfortable in Chile, that the decision to do this mission had come from his heart. That he loved what he was doing and loved music. That it had been a very difficult decision to make, but he knew he had to.
David then sang “What a Wonderful World.” Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that David would sing this song. My dad loved Louis Armstrong. I still have his records. David sang the final note, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, the way the Great Satchmo ended the song. I hope someone knows what I’m talking about. David smiled all the time while looking at us; I think he was watching our reactions. I was on the edge of my seat trying to be a sponge. I wanted to absorb every detail, every little movement, every smile. At the end of the song he said, “Thank you” and we all applauded but could not quell our cries of admiration.
David left the stage and Elder Coello continued on the piano with three performances. Waltzes and I think Viennese. I’d never heard a pianist like him, he was incredible.
David returned to the stage and sang three songs, one of which was a beautiful Christian song. He then did a pop one then came two more songs that were specifically pop. Ahhh I forgot one small detail, the three songs were sung in perfect Spanish.
Our loud applause and cheers could no longer be contained. David just laughed and he looked really happy. He then sang two beautiful hymns. Then he said, “Elder Coello is a capo, right? (capo-awesome) I don’t play as well as he but I’ll play a song I really like.” He then played “A Thousand Miles” on the piano. I sang with him the entire song. It was a dream for me to hear this song for the first time live. No one could take the pleasure away from me of singing with David. Even if I was the center of some looks, I waited four years for this. And David was here, he was not facing the audience but he turned to look at us and smiled as he sang.
At the end as always he thanked us. Elder Coello played two jazz pieces, very fast, his fingers flew across the keyboard. It is incredible that David has found the perfect partner in another part of the world.
How can I explain the feeling in the air? It was like when a volcano is getting ready to erupt. You do not know when (we know where) but there is something in the air that tells us that we must prepare for shocks and the fact that it’s imminence is close .
The ERUPTION
When David reappeared he had the microphone in his hand and said that he would like to dedicate this song to a married couple who have worked (harto/hard) in organizing this concert. He looked at Mckinley’s. The first piano chords reminded me of an old tune that I had heard in a film of Al Jolson’s many years ago. It was “Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody.” David was singing a very old song. It brought me to my childhood when I was watching TV with my dad!!!!! Ohhhh David, you will always have my heart!!!
David then became a jazz singer and he moved around the stage. Suddenly he was back beside Coello. They sang a verse together both wearing white hats. David then came to center stage and began to do a little dance. He knelt as Al Jolson did and pointed towards the back. He got up and finished the song with Coello. The two of them went to the center of stage and threw their hats to the audience.
What happened to the old David? Where is he? Any David is fine with me, but this David ………… my gosh. David’s smile illuminated everything. He was so comfortable. He exuded great confidence and masculinity. The Richter scale was broken for a while. The sensations meter could be measured by looking at my seat mates, one of them had been able to catch the hat that David threw to the audience and said and I quote – “It is hot” and the other said “I’m shaking” and I thought AMEN.
(If this was something like the eruption of Krakatoa, imagine the eruption of Vesuvius in Pompeii.)
THE CALM BEFORE
To appease the ravenous beasts (us) David stood in the middle of the stage as Coello played the first chords of “Imagine.” You could hear everyone’s ohhhhhhhhh “Imagine there’s no heaven …..” I thought, I must have done something good in this life that God has gifted me this moment. (Perhaps this first verse brought confusion to believe that he sang “Heaven”). David sang the whole song, there he was, almost in front of me. It was a dream to see him sing “Imagine” live. I saw him many times on YouTube. This was truly a memorable gift.
…………………. EYE OF THE TIGER. (Deserves special mention)
If you remember the song, it has a 50-second intro with many cymbal crashes. These were the most amazing 50 seconds, more extraordinary, more revealing, more ahhhhhhhhh. David began to move his arms back, then flexing and throwing punches forward with the sound of the music. Suddenly he lifted his leg and kicked the air as if he was doing kick boxing training. He then began to sing …………….
The song has many sound effects and David acted out each of them. As he sang his voice and his body emphasized each note. His left hand was never still. It was out of this world see David completely free of shyness. The entire stage was his, he left no area untouched.
When he finished he laughed and looked toward President Mckinley and said in Spanish, “Misioneros, uhhhhh.we don’t do this, I apologize President.” I think the President was as mesmerized as us. After all this, can there be more?
By now we were in a comatose state. We thought we had seen it all but David knows no bounds. (A question, do you read or pay attention to the lyrics of this song? I do not know, but it was like he was referring to someone. It’s just a personal observation)
After this experience I think I was having an out of body experience. Hahahaha sorry, just had to say. What did David do? What could he have said???
Answering the first question, I will describe the situation. David was perspiring but he never took off or unbuttoned his jacket. Sweat was running down the side of his face and as usual he ran his hands over his face to wipe it. Then to top this off he said: “Uhhhhhhhhhhh “It’s caliente (hot). He meant that the place was very warm (hay calor). It was really warm but hot isn’t the term that is usually used. The Center was quite large and pleasant. I suppose there are situations that do not merit explanation, right??
David then sang “Hero”, the Spanish version Mariah Carey sings. He had such sweetness in his voice, caressing each note. His Spanish was perfect and he received a standing ovation and never stopped smiling.
I have no VOLCANOES NAMES left.
He asked, “Who wants to dance with me?” We all raised our hands and heard the first chords of “Life is a Carnival” by the great Celia Cruz. David started singing in Spanish!!! And started dancing!!! He did the basic steps of Salsa we know but we were all standing and clapping. Suddenly he put his other hand on his stomach and began to move and laugh. He looked down at his feet every so often while he continued singing. I hope all of the Archies of world can one day see this. Nobody should stop us from witnessing such a sight. Please David repeat this song in your welcome home concert in 2014.
When the song ended he said, “I like everyone to dance with me. In the U.S. they all stay still in their seats.”
SOMEDAY
It is a beautiful song in David’s silky voice. He sang in English. Throughout the concert he almost never closed his eyes. “Someday” is something worth listening to. He puts all of himself when he wants to convey something. The highs and lows of his voice have deepened considerably when singing a high note. There are no shadows on his face, no signs of effort, everything happens naturally. David has changed his stance when he sings too. There are times when you do not know how to describe. Hopefully I can find the words for the right time.
Like thousands of times before when reading a recap of some fans or watching a video of a concert, I was trying to get into their heads and feel what those people felt. So here I’m trying to do the same, trying to describe every little moment so you can see the grandeur of what I saw.
When “Someday” ended he received a standing ovation. We stood. The South Americans are very demonstrative and David knows this. He said, “I have to say goodbye, but when I say this, people usually say ‘one more, one more‘. How do they say in Spanish?”
One more, one more, one more, one more ………….
David said “Ok, ok, I will sing two more songs.”
“Thanks to life”
This song is very beautiful and is almost an anthem in my country. It was made famous by a famous a singer who has died, Mercedes Sosa. It was written by Violeta Parra, a Chilean artist, a great Chilean artist.
When the first chords played (Coello is amazing), I could not believe it. It’s only 17 seconds before the words start but I being from Argentina know this song perfectly. I do not know if I’m doing something good in this life, I just know I am getting many unexpected gifts. I closed my eyes and listened to David singing a song almost from Argentina. At the moment I came out of my trance I saw David smiling and looking at the music on the stand, he was afraid of forgetting some lines. When he finished I was sitting, I didn’t applaud, I wanted to freeze that moment forever. David said, “Uhhhhhhh seems that some of you know this song.”
David took his hymnal and sang the last hymn. There were no signs of fatigue, no heavy breathing, no lines on his face. He just had a great peace about him. He stood to the left and sang with all the emotion we know that David has, he closed his eyes and it was like he was telling us a prayer.
When he finished he came to center stage alongside Coello and thanked everyone. He said a few words, but I think I got lost in the moment. I only looked at David and my heart already began to miss him.
The same girl who assigned me my seat thanked all those present in the center Then she asked to give a hand for the Elders, for the President, Madam President and all those who had helped organize the concert. She invited us to participate in the Center’s activities. Meanwhile David and Coello remained standing behind her, not knowing what to do. She turned around and told them both to get off the stage and David laughed and left the stage. When he came into the room all the Elders present surrounded him. There was no way to approach him. They led him toward the exit and I could not follow.
Personal observations. (Very personal)
When David came on stage he wore a black suit, white shirt, black shoes and turquoise tie. His hair was combed back. An incredible vision.
When David the boss asked the question: Who wants to dance with me? (Not a simple question) we all stood up instantly, he did not insist and we danced with him.
This is for Archies worldwide, not only for American Archies. When David asks you to do something, it’s just that, a desire. And what mortal can deny David anything?
My only criticism is, David why didn’t you take off your coat?
I think if he did I would have missed my flight.
I just wish that my words reflect what I lived that night. I hope to have conveyed some of the feelings, happiness, amazement and astonishment. I know my mom did not put me through literature classes in the summer in vain.
Thanks to all and hope you enjoy.
See you soon David.
13 OCTOBER 2012 LIST OF SONGS
“GRANADA” – ELDER COELLO
“GO THE DISTANCE” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“FANTASIA IMPROMTU” BY CHOPIN – ELDER COELLO
“¿DÓNDE HALLO EL SOLAZ?” HIMNO #69 – ELDER ARCHULETA
“QUÉ FIRMES CIMIENTOS” HIMNO #40 – ELDER ARCHULETA
“WONDERFUL WORLD” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“THE BLUE DANUBE WALTZ” BY STRAUSS – ELDER COELLO
“THE PETIT CHEN WALTZ” BY CHOPIN – ELDER COELLO
“YOU RAISE ME UP” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“UN MINUTO MAS” (JUST ONE MORE MINUTE) – ELDER ARCHULETA
“GOD SENT HIS SON” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“I’M TRYING TO BE LIKE JESUS” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“A THOUSAND MILES” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“TAKE FIVE” (JAZZ) – ELDER COELLO
“TAKE THE A TRAIN” (JAZZ) – ELDER COELLO
“ROCK A BYE YOUR BABY WITH A DIXIE MELODY” – ELDERES COELLO Y ARCHULETA
“IMAGINE” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“EYE OF THE TIGER” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“HERO” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“CARABAL” (SALSA) – ELDER COELLO
“LA VIDA UN SES CARNAVAL” (SALSA) – ELDER ARCHULETA
“SUENA” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“GRACIAS A LA VIDA” – ELDER ARCHULETA
“PARA SIEMPRE DIOS ESTÉ CON VOS” HIMNO #89 – ELDER ARCHULETA
En Espanol
Este segundo viaje a Chile no comenzó dos semanas antes del 13 de octubre, comenzó el mismo día del primer Devocional, el 15 de julio. Ese día vi un cartel en las puertas del templo que decía “Concierto Pop con los Elderes Coello y Archuleta”. Y desde ese día he planeado mi segundo viaje a Chile.
Ustedes sabrán sobre los avisos en facebook acerca de éste concierto pop, allí habían restricciones de edad y de residencia, para estar presente en ese concierto. El mensaje era claro, el concierto sólo era para jóvenes entre 18 y 30 años y para los residentes en Rancagua. A medida que pasaba el tiempo mis ruegos por un milagro iban en aumento. Yo pensé -tengo 3 meses hacia delante para intentarlo todo- y así lo hice.
Por mi experiencia yo se que toda institución, sea comercial, religiosa, etc es una pirámide y por lo tanto siempre hay una cabeza , que es el responsable máximo. Yo me dirigí hacia la cabeza, y envié un e-mail (en agosto). Dije toda la verdad, mi edad, donde vivo y con quien pensaba ir y el e-mail fue contestado enseguida -pienso que por una cuestión de sistema, están preparados para contestar automáticamente-, mi petición fue recibida y sería contestado a la brevedad.
Terminó el mes de agosto, comenzó septiembre y empezó octubre.
En la pagina del Centro Jas de Rancagua en facebook, se emitieron formularios para llenar y ser enviados, luego el mismo Centro nos confirmaría la invitación. Por lo cuál nuestro nombres estarían registrados en listas.
Yo no había recibido ninguna confirmación y realmente estaba triste, pero como dice David, siempre hay que esperar lo bueno. Y asi lo hice.
Pero mi paciencia se estaba agotando. Un viernes por la tarde vi en el cuadro de chat de facebook, el usuario Centro Jas Rancagua y escribí para iniciar una conversación.
Me presenté y le pregunte a la persona que estaba en ese momento en el chat, si había habido problemas de sistema con los envíos de confirmación y él me dijo:
CJR -sí, hubo problemas pero tú no te preocupes, pronto recibirás la tuya-
Gl. -gracias por atenderme y esperare impaciente.
CJR. – dime tu nombre, por favor.
Gl. -(le dí todos mis datos)
CJR. -pero Gladys, tu no cumples con el requisito de edad ni los de residencia.
Gl. -(mi corazón tiene poca resistencia últimamente, desde que vi a David en vivo). Ya lo se, pero como fui al Devocional anterior, pensé que tenía una chance de presenciar este concierto también.
En resumen la persona se presento como Jefe de la ………., (no puedo dar mas datos), yo por supuesto le pedí perdón por tutearlo y empece a decirle señor, hahaha, así soy yo. Él se disculpó por no poder hacer una excepcion conmigo, pero si la tenía que hacer conmigo, tendría que hacerlo con todas las personas que enviaron sus e-mail desde toda Sudamérica.
Mi corazón estaba lleno de agujeritos (como decía una telenovela de adolescentes de mi país). Como pude le escribí a éste señor y le dije que los milagros existen y que yo esperaba uno muy grande. Me despedí y con el corazón acongojado le conté mis penas a todos los que quisieron escucharme.
Creo que lloro muy fuerte, por que cada vez que me veían se tapaban las orejas y mis lamentos se deben haber escuchado hasta el otro lado del continente. Fue una semana dolorosa, pero había algo que me decía, -Gladiola, los milagros existen-. Ustedes no van a poder creer, pero yo sabía que vería nuevamente a David y que ésta vez sería distinto.
El día 4 de octubre fue mi cumpleaños y pedí un deseo y el día 5 se cumplió.
Ese día recibí un e-mail, (de la punta de la pirámide, se acuerdan?)
“hemos recibido su reserva, usted es bienvenida a asistir en calidad de nuestras misiones especiales…………………..la esperamos el 13 de octubre, ………….”
Por supuesto, firmaba la punta de la pirámide y era una invitación incuestionable.
Se imaginan mis gritos, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!me voy a Chile, me voy a Chile !!!!!!!! y así comenzó nuevamente el circulo, avión, hotel, reservas, etc y finalmente David.
Por todo lo que ustedes leerán a continuación, sabrán que no me equivoque al pensar que ésta vez sería distinto.
He tomado unos dias para acomodar todas las ideas e imagenes que todavia rebotan en mi cabeza. Quizas nadie se dio cuenta pero en un lugar lejano de Chile, en un ciudad llamada Rancagua, especificamente en el Centro Jas, hubo un movimiento, no se de que tipo o de que escala, pero lo hubo, yo lo presencie. Lo causo David con tres movimientos peligrosos para la salud publica, pelear y boxear contra unas sombra, cantar y arrodillarse frente al publico usando un sombrero blanco, estilo Chaplin y bailar salsa al estilo de Celia Cruz, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Pero eso no fue lo mas grave, varias de nosotras perdimos nuestras quijadas, de tanto tener la boca abierta. ( y yo casi pierdo una costilla por agarrar el sombrero que david tiró al publico, !!!!!!!! que vergüenza!!!!!!!!!!, peleando por un sombrero a mi edad)
Mi cabeza y mi mente están ahora descansadas y puedo volcar en papel (!!!!! que antigüedad!!!, quise decir escribir en la computadora) lo que viví el 13 de octubre a partir de la 7.30 pm, solo espero que mis palabras sean fieles a todos los acontecimientos de ese día. He decidido darle la bienvenida a un persona que cambio delante de mis ojos.
LARGA VIDA AL NUEVO DAVID.
Mi llegada.
Mi llegada fue algo tumultuosa, llegue a Chile muy tarde, a las 12. del mediodia, ( sali de Buenos Aires el mismo dia 13, a las 7.35 am, con escala en una provincia de mi pais), mi reserva en el hotel no estaba firme, los micros hacia Rancagua salían despues de las 4.15 pm de la tarde y son dos horas de viaje. El evento como todos saben es en la calle Grecia nº 319, y el micro me dejo a la altura del 800. Si alguien de Chile les cuenta que vieron a una señora corriendo 5 cuadras y rezando que las agujas del reloj no avanzaran mas alla de las 6.45 pm, sí, esa era yo.
Cuando llegué la puerta estaba cerrada, se me hizo un nudo en el estomago, pero se acerco un señor y me dijo !!! buenvenida a nuestro Centro !!, él me abrio la puerta y pase, ya había gente esperando en el salon donde se hizo el evento del 15 de julio, me dijo que me siente , que pronto iban a llamarme, por que acomodaban primero a las personas que se habían anotado, como yo.
Cuando llego mi turno, me acerque a la mesa donde estaban todas las listas, di mi apellido, pero con asombro vi que no estaba anotada. La señora encargada de las listas, me dijo que tenia que llenar un papel y esperar para entrar, yo le insistí que había sido invitada, pero ella me hablaba en ingles y yo estaba desesperada. Me acorde que había impreso los e-mail que me envió el Presidente Mckinley y se lo mostré, cuando la señora vio la firma llamó a una miembro chilena, la cuál me entendió y cuando ella vio mi nombre dijo:
-ahhhhhhh vos sos Gladys de Argentina, ven conmigo- y me llevo a otro salón mas grande y me sentó en la 4 fila. Mientras caminabamos, le conté que yo había rogado, suplicado, pedido por un lugar y ella me sonrió y dijo otra vez: – si ya lo se, te conocemos-
!!!!!!!!!! QUE ALIVIO !!!!!!!!!
Toda la fila era para mi, asi que elegí el mejor lugar, sin cabezas grandes delante de mí, con una visión directa hacia el escenario, estaba en el paraiso. Podia ver dos pianos, puestos en forma de L, en realidad eran dos pianos, creo que uno de ellos era un órgano. Luego vinieron un grupo de miembros de la iglesia, eran muchas y se sentaron a mi alrededor, y yo en medio de todas ellas, yo creo que molestaba un poco, luego me dijeron:
– Señora se podria correr un poco, asi nosotras nos sentamos todas juntas???
– Yo dije NO, jajajajaj creo que las asuste, por que fue un no rotundo (acuérdense que corrí 5 cuadras )
La espera
El salon era grande, tenia diez sillas en cada costado con un pasillo en el medio, y 20 filas hacia atrás, el lugar se llenaba poco a poco y el bullicio era cada vez mas grande.
El escenario era pequeño, ademas de los pianos, habia un micrófono de pie y un atril. Habían dispuesto pantallas a los costados del escenario para pasar imágenes. Una de las imágenes mientras esperábamos, era la de un torero, y yo me acorde de David vestido de torero, con un traje de color azul. Creo que me hace bien correr, me acelera la memoria.
Un señor muy joven se paro delante del microfono y nos dijo que no podiamos tomar fotos ni videos, tampoco gritar, pero si aplaudir. Habló de las actividades del Centro e invitaba a todos a participar, luego pidio que rezaramos una oracion todos juntos. Al termino de la oracion se fue y vino el mismo presentador del 15 de julio. El hizo algunas bromas sobre si cantar o no, pero dijo que ese trabajo se lo dejaba a los talentosos.
Entonces vino a saludar el Presidente Mckinley y nos dio la bienvenida a todos y dijo que disfrutaramos del evento y que ahora daba paso a los Elders Coello y Archuleta.
Subio al escenario el Elder Coello, se sento al piano y toco una hermosa canción llamada Granada. Me asombró su ductilidad en el piano, podría ser el perfecto acompañante para david en el futuro. Y luego ……..
DAVID
Un Elder lo presento y David entró con una sonrisa amplia, dijo -hola-, tomó el microfono y se dispuso a cantar ” You raise me up ” en ingles ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, alguien dijo que con solo abrir la boca, David ya nos tenía en la palma de su mano, y tenía razon. Hace tanto que no lo veía, dios mio, cuánto lo extrañaba. Verlo allí tan cerca cantando esa hermosa canción, el casi no cerro los ojos, nos miraba a todos y se veia feliz. Cuando él termino la gente aplaudió y grito y David se retiró. Entonces se acerco un miembro de la iglesia y nos dijo que solamente aplaudieramos, que no gritaramos que recordasemos donde estabamos.
Practicamente nos reto como a niños, pero creo que tenia razon, no era lugar para gritos, y asi lo hicimos, …por unos momentos.
Luego el Elder Coello, toco el piano una hermosa melodia.
David hace su aparición nuevamente con un semblante totalmente limpio y descansado, tiene el himnario en la mano y canta dos himnos en perfecto español. Otra vez David estaba en su mundo, con los ojos cerrados y totalmente compenetrado. Cuando termino cerro el himnario, lo dejo en el piso, tomó el microfono y se acerco al centro del escenario y nos hablo. No era un discurso, era algo que nos tenía que contar. Él dijo que se sentía comodo en Chile, que la desicion de hacer ésta mision habia salido de su corazon y que él amaba lo que éstaba haciendo y amaba la musica. Que había sido una desicion muy dificil de tomar. Pero sabía que tenía que hacerlo.
A continuación cantò What a wonderful world, nunca ni en mis sueños más locos imaginé que David podría cantar ésta canción. Mi papá amaba a Louis Armstrong. Todavía conservo discos de él. David cantó la nota final yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, que sólo el Gran Satchmo hace. Espero que alguien sepa de lo que estoy hablando, el sonrio todo el tiempo y nos miraba, creo que observaba nuestras reacciones. Yo estaba al borde de mi asiento tratando de ser una esponja, quería absorber cada detalle, cada minimo movimiento, cada sonrisa. Al final de la canción dijo -gracias- y todos aplaudimos, no pudimos aplacar nuestros gritos de admiración.
David se retiró hacia un costado detrás de unas cortinas y el Elder Coello siguió en el piano con tres interpretaciones, eran valses, y creo que eran vieneses. Me saco el sombrero antes semejante pianista, increible.
A continuacion David volvio al escenario y cantó tres canciones, una de ellas era una hermosa canción cristiana, creo que él hizo un arreglo pop, luego vinieron dos canciones más, que eran especificamente pop, ahhh me olvidaba un pequeño detalle, las tres canciones fueron cantadas en perfecto español.
Nuestros aplausos y gritos ya no podían ser contenidos de ninguna manera, David solo reía y él realmente se veía feliz. Siguieron dos hermosos himnos. Luego David dijo del Elder Coello, – es un capo- verdad ?- Yo no se tocar tan bien como él, pero voy a tocar algo que me gusta mucho-. Thousand miles fue lo que él toco en el piano, yo canté con él todo el tiempo. Era un sueño para mí escuchar por primera vez esta cancion en vivo, nadie me iba a quitar el placer de cantar con David. Aunque fuese el centro de algunas miradas, espere 4 años para ésto. Y ahi estaba David, él no estaba frente al público, el piano estaba de costado, pero él al cantar nos miraba y sonreia.
Al terminar como siempre dió las gracias y se retiro. Vino entonces el Elder Coello y toco dos piezas de jazz, muy rapidas, sus dedos volaban por el teclado. Es admirable que David haya encontrado al compañero perfecto en la otra parte del mundo.
Como puedo explicar la temperatura del ambiente, es algo asi como cuando un volcan va a hacer erupcion, no sabemos cuando (sí sabemos donde) pero hay algo en el aire que nos avisa que nos preparemos para las sacudidas, la inminencia del hecho esta cerca.
LA ERUPCIÓN.
Cuando reaparecio David, él venía con el microfono en la mano y nos dijo – queremos dedicar ésta cancion a un matrimonio que ha trabajado “harto” en la organización de éste concierto- Él miró a el matrimonio Mckinley y ………..
Los primeros acordes del piano me hizo recordar a una vieja melodia que yo habia escuchado en una pelicula de Al Jolson y !!!!!!!!!!!!! David comenzó a cantarla !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fue hace tantos años, era Rock-a- bye your baby with a Dixie melody. David estaba actuando una canción muy antigua, me traia a mi niñez cuando yo miraba la televisión con mi papá, !!!!!!!!!!!!! ohhhh David, siempre tendrás mi corazón !!!!!!!!!!
Él en ese momento era un cantante de jazz, se movía por todo el escenario, de repente fue hacia atrás, al lado de Coello, cantaron una frase los dos juntos y ambos se pusieron sombreros blancos, entonces David vino al centro del escenario, empezó a hacer unos pasos de baile y se arrodillo como lo hacía Al Jolson y señalo hacia atrás, luego se paro y termino la cancion junto a Coello. Luego vinieron los dos al centro del escenario y tiraron sus sombreros al publico. ¿ que paso con el otro David? ¿donde está?, no importa, cualquier David está bien para mí, pero éste David ………… my gosh. La sonrisa de David iluminaba todo, estaba tan cómodo y exudaba confianza y mucha masculinidad.
La escala de Ritcher ya se había roto hace rato. El parámetro de sensaciones se podía medir mirando a mis compañeras de silla, una de ellas había podido tomar el sombrero que David arrojó al público y dijo, textualmente – -uffff tengo calor- y la otra dijo – estoy temblando- y yo pensé AMEN.
(Sí ésto fue algo parecido al la erupcion del Volcan de Krakatoa, imaginense la erupcion del Vesuvio en Pompeya.)
LA CALMA ANTES DE …………
Para aplacar a las fieras voraces (nosotras) David se paró en medio del escenario y Coello toco los primeros acordes de Imagine, hubo un ohhhhhhhhh general ……….imagine there´s no heaven………., en ese momento pensé, yo debí haber hecho algo bueno en ésta vida, para que Dios me regale éste momento. (quizas éste primer verso trajo confusión de creer que él cantó ” heaven “). David cantó la canción entera, ahí estaba él, casi frente a mí, era un sueño verlo cantar Imagine, lo vi tantas veces en youtube. Realmente fue un regalo inolvidable.
.…………………EYE OF THE TIGER. (merece una mención especial)
Si ustedes recuerdan la canción, tiene una intro de 50 segundos con muchos golpes de platillos. Éstos fueron los 50 segundos más asombrosos, más extraordinarios, más reveladores, más ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
David empezó a mover sus brazos hacia atrás, luego a flexionarlos y a dar golpes de puño hacia delante con los acordes de la música. Y de repente levanto las piernas y daba patadas en el aire como si estuviera haciendo entrenamiento de kick boxing y luego comenzó a cantar…………….La canción tiene muchos golpe de efectos, y david hizo cada uno de ellos. Mientras cantaba, su voz y su cuerpo hacía enfasis en cada nota fuerte, su mano izquierda nunca estuvo quieta. Fue algo fuera de éste mundo ver a David totalmente exento de timidez. Todo el escenario era suyo, no quedo un solo lugar sin pisar.
Cuando termino, él se rio y miro hacia el Presidente Mckinley y le pidio disculpas, él dijo- uhhhhh nosotros los msioneros no hacemos ésto, le pido disculpas presidente-
Yo creo que el presidente estaba tan hipnotizado como nosotros. Después de ésto que más puede haber??
Para éste momento ya estábamos en un principio de estado comatoso, nada podía mejorar lo que habíamos visto, pero se sabe que David no tiene límites.
(una pregunta, ¿ ustedes leyeron o prestaron atención a la letra de ésta canción? yo no se, pero es como que se refería a alguien? ok, es solo una interpretación personal)
Después de ésta experiencia, creo que yo estaba fuera de mi cuerpo, hahahaha perdon, lo tenia que decir. ¿Que pudo haber hecho David, que pudo haber dicho???
Contestando la primera pregunta, voy a describir la situación, David estaba transpirando, por que en ningún momento se sacó el saco, tampoco lo desabotonó, la transpiración le corría por el costado de la cara y como de costumbre él se pasaba la manos por la cara y se secaba. Luego para coronar ésto, él dijo:
-uhhhhhhhhhhh que caliente – él quiso decir que el lugar estaba muy caluroso.
Realmente el ambiente estaba caluroso pero no por que hiciera calor alli dentro, el Centro era bastante amplio y agradable. Supongo que hay situaciones que no merecen explicación alguna, verdad??
After this experience I think I was having an out of body experience hahahaha sorry, just had to say. What did David do? What could he have said???
Acto siguiente cantó ” hero ” en español, la versión de Mariah Carey, había tanta dulzura en su voz, acariciaba cada nota. Su español era perfecto y recibio casi una ovación. Nunca dejo de sonreir.
YA NO TENGO MAS NOMBRES DE VOLCANES.
Él preguntó ¿quien quiere bailar conmigo?, todos nos levantamos la mano y sonaron los primeros acordes de ” La vida es una carnaval “ de la gran Celia Cruz. David empezó a cantar en español y !!!!!!! empezó a bailar !!!!!!!!, hizo los pasos básicos de la salsa que ya conocemos, pero todos estabamos de pie batiendo palmas y de repente puso la otra mano en su estomago y empezo a moverse, y a reirse. Él se miraba los pies cada tanto y seguía cantando. Espero que todos los archies del mundo alguna vez puedan ver ésto, nadie tiene derecho a prohibir semejante visión. Por favor David repite ésta canción en tu concierto de bienvenida en 2014.
Cuando termino la canción, él dijo – me gusta que todos bailen conmigo, en Estados Unidos todos se quedan quietos en sus asientos-.
SOMEDAY
Es una canción hermosa para escuchar en la voz sedosa de David, él la cantó en ingles. Durante todo el concierto casi nunca cerró los ojos.
Someday es algo digno de escuchar, el pone todo de sí cuando quiere trasmitir algo. Los altos y los bajos de su voz se han profundizado notablemente, cuando canta una nota alta, no hay sombras en su cara, no hay ningun razgo de esfuerzo, todo sale naturalmente. David ha cambiado su postura para cantar, tambien.
Hay momentos que no se como explicarlos, ojala encontrara las palabras, para el momento adecuado.
Como miles de veces antes, cuando leía una recap de alguna fans o miraba un video de algun concierto, yo intentaba meterme en la cabeza y sentir lo que esas personas sintieron. Por eso aqui intento hacer los mismo, tratar de describir cada pequeño momento para que vean la grandiosidad de lo que yo ví.
Cuando terminó esta canción el recibio una ovacion, algunos nos pusimos de pie. Los sudamericanos somos muy demostrativos y David lo sabe.
David dijo:- tengo que despedirme, pero cuando yo digo ésto, la gente generalmente dice……………, no se como se dice en español?
UNA MÁS, UNA MÁS, UNA MÁS, UNA MÁS…………………………………..
David – ok, cantare dos canciones más.
GRACIAS A LA VIDA.
Es una cancion muy hermosa y es casi un himno en mi país, aquí la hizo famosa una cantante que ya ha fallecido, ella era Mercedes Sosa. Ésta canción la escribio Violeta Parra, una artista chilena, una inmensa artista chilena.
Cuándo empezaron los primeros acordes (Coello es increible), yo no podía creerlo, solo son 17 segundos antes de la letra, pero yo como argentina conozco perfectamente ésta canción.
Yo no se si estoy haciendo algo bueno en esta vida, solo sé que estoy recibiendo muchos regalos inesperados.
En ese momento yo cerré los ojos y escuche a David, cantando una canción (casi) argentina. En algún momento cuando salí de mi trance, vi a david sonriendo y mirando las letras en el atril, por que tenía miedo de olvidarse algunas lineas. Cuando termino, yo seguía sentada, creo que no aplaudí, quería que ese momento se congelara para siempre.
David dijo: – uhhhhhhh parece que conocen ésta canción-
Luego tomó su himnario y cantó el ultimo himno, no habia cansancio, no había respiración fuerte, no había lineas en su cara, solo había una inmensa paz. Él no se paro en el centro sino hacia la izquierda y cantó con toda la emocion que sabemos que David tiene, cerro los ojos y era como si estuviera diciendonos un plegaria.
TERMINO. Vino al centro del escenario, dió las gracias junto a Coello, dijo algunas palabras, pero yo creo que me perdí en ese momento, sólo miraba a David y mi corazón empezaba a extrañarlo.
Subio al escenario la misma niña que me asignó mi lugar, ella agradecia a todos los asistentes en el centro, pidió un aplauso para los Elders, pare el presidente y Señora y para todos los que habian colaborado en la organizacion del concierto. Y nos invitaba a participar de las actividades. Mientras tanto David y Coello seguían parados detras de ella, sin saber que hacer. La joven se dio vuelta y les dijo a ambos que bajaran del escenario y David rió. Y se fue. Cuando salió hacia la sala, todos los Elders presentes lo rodearon, no hubo forma de acercarse, lo llevaron hacia la salida y yo no pude seguirlo, tome un pequeño video, pero eso es todo.
Nos vemos en navidad nuevamente David.
OBSERVACIONES PERSONALES. (MUY PERSONALES)
Cuando david apareció en el escenario, vestía un traje negro, camisa blanca, zapatos negros y corbata turquesa, su cabello estaba peinado hacia atrás, increíble visión.
Cuando the boss David hizo la pregunta : ¿quien quiere bailar conmigo?, (no era una simple pregunta) todos instantáneamente nos pusimos de pie, él no tuvo que insistir y bailamos con él.
Éste pequeño acto es para los archies de todo el mundo, no sólo para los archies norteamericanos. Cuándo David pregunta algo, es más que eso, es un deseo y, ¿qué mortal se puede negar a un deseo de David?
Mi única critica para David es una pregunta ¿por que no te sacaste el saco?
Yo creo que sí lo hacia, yo perdía mi vuelo de regreso.
ok. Sólo deseo que mis palabras reflejen lo vivido esa noche. Si logro trasmitir algo de las sensaciones, felicidad, estupor, asombro, sabré que mi mamá no gastó en vano en clases de literatura que tomaba en los veranos.
Gracias a todos y que disfruten la lectura.
Hasta la vuelta David.
The Voice David Archuleta 
Tonette (@tonette913) said
Thank you very much Gladys for your wonderful summary of what happened in Chile! Your descriptions were so brilliantly done it was as if I was there too! I have been checking The Voice looking for your summary for the past several days and got lucky to be the first to read it (“,) I hope one day that I too will be given the chance to watch David perform live. God bless you always!
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Rubi_DA2014 said
Thank you once again Gladys for sharing your fantastic experience in Chile. I’ve been waiting for this recap in days and excited to know the full story of David’s amazing performance last October. Your recap is absolutely wonderful. I felt like I was there watching the show too. I hope I could see him dancing salsa and throwing punches one day. Hahaha. Love you David so much.
Thanks djafan for the translation. Team TheVoice thank you too. 🙂
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afro said
A million thanks to Gladys and The Voice team! 😀 Enjoyed this recap immensely!
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kimak said
WOW! Thank you for this fabulous recap.. I felt like I was there too!
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NorthCarolinaGirl♥Marylee said
Thanks so much Gladys for your in-depth recap of your experience seeing David once again. It was almost like being there and I felt your happiness & excitement. One thought that I know is shared by many of David’s fans over here in the States…we’ll be on our feet SO READY to dance with this remarkable young man every chance we get ~someone hold back the body guards..lol 🙂 #DA2014
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NorthCarolinaGirl♥Marylee said
oops…guessing “security guards” is more like it once we get into the venue! Any way you slice it…they’ll be some serious dancin’ going on! ☺
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Abrra said
Gladys
You have done a wonderful job of capturing a magical night of music and song. It means so much because the entire fan base is missing David terribly. To know that he is being given the opportunity to share his gift while he is doing service to Heavenly Father, is a great comfort.
I see some new names coming in now to our site. Let me say this to all who visit 🙂
Be sure to check out Abrra’s Candy Jar near the top of the left side bar. Grab a handful mp3’s of David’s live performances for your iPod 😉
Abrra 508 days
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poluck8 said
Thank you Gladys, You made my day!
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funfee said
Ah this is fantastic, Gladys! Thank you so much! How wonderful to hear how well David is doing and how happy he is!
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Spirit said
Gladys…..Thank you so much for your AMAZING account of the concert!!! It was wonderfully written and you described every detail so perfectly. I really appreciate your generosity in sharing this beautiful experience with all of us.
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sandritangel said
Thanks for sharing your experience!!! You were very lucky to have there!!!
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Bychance said
Oh Gladys, I’ve been waiting for this day! I’m so happy you got to be there, and that you brought us all along with your fabulous recap! Thank you, thank you!!
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rooster said
thank you gladys
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TOfan said
((((((Gladys)))))) thank you so much for this! (and dja for translating!!) I have a feeling I will be coming back to read this over and over… and over! … I read this today and it really stuck with me: “God blesses us so that we can bless others.” love & hugs to all! ♥
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stenocruiser said
Thank you, Gladys! Fabulous recap — sounds like David is so well and happy and is doing just what he wants to do at this stage in his life. God bless him, and God bless you for taking us there with your descriptions and feelings. I am glad this article appeared after I arrived home from my cruise — can’t imagine what other cruisers in the very quiet internet cafe would have thought if they had seen me laughing and crying in front of the computer. Many thanks also to DJA for her translation.
Off topic — Our flight home was delayed a little — pilot announced he had been trumped by the President. Yes, Air Force One landed on the Fort Lauderdale tarmac not too far from us. Of course we didn’t see President Obama but my 7-year-old great-grandson had a good view of the plane — and added to all the other experiences on the ship — this will be an interesting entry in his Grade 2 journal.
One of the things I did when I got home was to immediately download Marlie’s book. Can’t wait to read it!
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mlpb3 said
Gladys – Your recap was wonderful! I really felt like I was there, so detailed and clear. I was re-living it with you! It is apparent that David is comfortable in Chile, he and his voice are rested! He is among family and happy as he should be! I am so happy for him! What a blessing for you to be able to witness this and in turn bless us. We are blessed to be a blessing!
Djafan – Thanks for the perfect translation! It is appeciated!
No problem, I WILL be dancing when David asks!! Martha 🙂 🙂
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mlpb3 said
Gladys – su recapitulación fue maravilloso! Realmente sentí que estaba allí, así de detallada y clara. Yo lo fui revivir con usted! Es evidente que David es cómodo en Chile, él y su voz se descansaban! Es entre familia y feliz como debe ser! Estoy tan feliz por él! Una bendición para que pueda testificar a esto y a su vez nos bendiga. Hemos sido bendecidos para ser una bendición!
Djafan – gracias por la traducción perfecta!
!No hay problema, yo se bailar cuando le pregunta a David!! Martha
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gladys1961 said
sorry for the Spanish, but my English is progressing very slowly.
Dja: que puedo yo decir ademas de gracias. Tu has perdido horas de sueño por mi culpa, nosotras hemos estado en linea hasta la madrugada para que ésto salga perfecto y asi fue. Tu has revisado cada minimo detalle y encontraste las palabras perfectas en ingles. Yo se que tengo expresiones muy argentinas, pero vos has encontrado el punto perfecto para que sea universal.
Yo se que soy extravagante en algunos parrafos, pero vos me conoces bien y vos sabes interpretar mis pensamientos. Algun dia espero conocerte en persona y abrazarte.
Angelica, Abrra y bebereader, muchas gracias por el espacio, ningun sitio me ha dado carta blanca como ustedes lo han hecho. Eso es algo que no tiene precio.
Mi amor, mi compromiso y mi fidelidad siempre sera DE USTEDES, no tengan dudas de ello.
Gracias por dejarme contar mi experiencia y gracias por publicarla en español, tambien.
GRACIAS.
(Admin Edit) ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
Dja: What more can I say besides thank you. You’ve lost sleep because of me, we’ve been online until dawn for this to be perfect and it was. You’ve checked every detail and found the perfect words in English. I know I have very Argentine expressions, but you’ve found the perfect way to make it sound universal.
I know I’m extravagant in a few paragraphs, but you know me well enough to interpret. Someday I hope to meet you in person and hug you.
Angelica, Abrra and Bebereader, thank you very much for the space, no site has given me carte blanche as you have done. That is something that is priceless.
My love, my commitment and loyalty will be yours forever, have no doubts about it.
Thanks for letting me share my experience and thank you for publishing it in Spanish, too.
THANKS.
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poof said
Thank you Gladys! We can always feel your heart (and your humor) each time you post, but you outdid yourself! I, too, had been waiting for this and it was sure worth the wait! Thank you so much Dja for the wonderful translation.
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loulou said
Thank you so very much Gladys ! I loved it !!!!!!!
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bebereader said
Gladys,
“You’re da bomb!” That’s another English idiom for you to learn. In the Urban
Dictionary of Slang Expressions, “da bomb” means “great, wonderful, remarkable, outstanding, excellent, desirable, pleasing, glorious, dazzling, magnificent, marvelous, wonderful, terrific, sensational, superb, amazing.
SPANISH TRANSLATION:
maravilloso gran, extraordinario, excepcional, impresionante, excelente, deseable, agradable, gloriosa, deslumbrante, magnífico, maravilloso, maravilloso, increíble, sensacional, estupendo, magnífico
Yes, you’re da bomb, Gladys, for being brave and taking a plane alone for the first time, for going to an event that had age requirements, for coming to The Voice Unplugged and sharing all the details with us in real time, for writing an awesome recap for us to read. We’re your captive audience and we appreciate all your efforts! Muchas Gracias, mi amiga! ((((abrazos))))
Steno: WELCOME HOME!
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bluesky said
“David then sang “What a Wonderful World.” Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that David would sing this song. My dad loved Louis Armstrong. I still have his records. David sang the final note, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, the way the Great Satchmo ended the song. I hope someone knows what I’m talking about. David smiled all the time while looking at us; I think he was watching our reactions. I was on the edge of my seat trying to be a sponge. I wanted to absorb every detail, every little movement, every smile. At the end of the song he said, “Thank you” and we all applauded but could not quell our cries of admiration.” ”
Thank you, so very much Gladys for taking the time to share all of this with us! You are a gem and totally deserved to have a seat there at the center to hear David for us. I am so very glad that you took the chance and were able to go. Thank you to you and to all those who help you to connect with so many of us here at the Voice!
As I read your recap (I can just start with this small bit… sooo very much is there to make me wonder!) I was first struck with this quote from you above. As I understand it, this “Wonderful World” was the first song DA sang that was “crossing-the-line” as it were between genres a little bit. I mean, you have “You Raise Me Up”, then some classic piano, then two hymns… and then Satchmo. Now, Mr. Satchmos’ Wonderful World could have been sung kinda like: You Raise Me Up. But you say he was watching the audience…. oooooooh my. I know that look. Testing the waters. He knows he has some dynamite coming up and he is checking the response: are we awake? will we notice that he may shift gears on us? How much can he get away with? (Let’s face it: everything!!) Just how much fun can he allow himself to have with us? (Erm… Dear DA: we have no idea. You pass every boundary. We have died and come back so many times that we have decided that you are the human incarnation of NDiamonds “Traveling Salvation Show”.)
I LOVE it when DA gets that look that he gets when HE is watching US! (stupor: us, I mean ((Here we thought that we came to watch him and by the time we find out differently…. it is too late.))…. “I see a light… I feel HaPpY…. *_* ((Finding Nemo)) )
So when you say that you got the feeling that DA was “watching you all”… yup. Got it. And I would LOVE to have heard/seen him sing that last bluesy note you speak of, that yeaaaaaahhhhhhh, at the end of Wonderful World.
Sounds to me like he was mildly testing the waters he was gently backing you all into. It is just that with DA – it never feels like there is a “wading pool” or “shallow end”. How do you call for help when the gentleman you thought was the life-guard is the one smiling at you in the deep end?
I guess you feel that, after all – It’s a Wonderful World.
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jans11 said
Gladys, so loved your recap!♥ It was worth the wait. It was just like I was there with you watching our mega international singing star!!! And thanks to you, Djafan for the translations. You are such a dedicated fan that works hard to help all us fans to read the best stories ever!
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bebereader said
Hahahaha Bluesky#22,
I just love your way with words!
“How do you call for help when the gentleman you thought was the life-guard is the one smiling at you in the deep end?” <<<<
This, this, THIS is the power of David Archuleta!
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bluesky said
Bebereader ((((((total hugs))))))) !!!
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bebereader said
One of my most favorite songs EVER, “Go The Distance” from the Disney movie “Hercules” was originally sung by Michael Bolton. I intentionally went for Regine Velasquez’ version since she is one of David’s favorite singers.
Gladys, You are so lucky to have been witness to David singing this song. I have hoped for years (well, five years lol) that he would sing this. I can only imagine how it felt to sit in that audience.
Lyrics below. I think this song was well chosen and indicative of where David is in his life right now.
Lyrics
I have often dreamed, of a far off place
Where a hero’s welcome, would be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer, when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I’m meant to be
I’ll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way, if I can be strong
I know ev’ry mile, will be worth my while
When I go the distance, I’ll be right where I belong
Down an unknown road, to embrace my fate
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
And a thousand years, would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime, but somehow I’ll see it through
And I won’t look back, I can go the distance
And I’ll stay on track, no, I won’t accept defeat
It’s an uphill slope, but I won’t lose hope
Till I go the distance, and my journey is complete
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
For a hero’s strength is measured by his heart
Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I will search the world, I will face its’ harms
I don’t care how far, I can go the distance
Till I find my hero’s welcome, waiting in your arms
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mlpb3 said
Bluesky – “We have died and come back so many times that we have decided that you are the human incarnation of NDiamonds “Traveling Salvation Show”.)” EXACTLY lol! Martha 🙂
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Heidijoy said
Oh My What a Celebration!! Thank you Gladys for sharing your memories of preparing and going to David’s concert. It was thrilling that night of the concert when you stopped by the Chat and now to give us all the details of being there and giving us the list of songs again. I appreciate DJfan for doing the translate it for us.
Loved your responses Bluesky and Bebe with the You tubes. Yes Bluesky I know what you are talking about when you you refer to Louie’s “Oh Yeah”. Thanks for adding “Go the Distance”
I love David’s depth and how these songs fit in with his thoughts and of course his Talent.
Like others, I’ll be re reading this more than once and checking out You tubes of all the songs.
Blessings to Gladys, Djfan, the Voice and all the fans.
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angelofdja said
Gladys, you’ve taken me on your journey as if I had a front row seat! Thank you so much for every word!
It is so good to hear how happy David is performing again! Makes my heart swell thinking of 2014…
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stenocruiser said
22. Bluesky —– hmmm, could this be the equivalent of out-of-town tryouts that Broadway shows do? Fascinating and I love it! What will happen in 2014? Can’t wait!
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Colleen said
OMGosh…thank you to Gladys for sharing, and for all the work in translating. Soooooooo much fun to read this! #DA2014 concerts are gonna be unbelievable! LUV Gladys’s remark…”I have run out of names for volcanoes!” 🙂
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bluesky said
30 Steno:
Ooooooooooo…. I like the way you think! ^_^
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emmegirl14 said
Just a quick “hang-in-there” to everyone affected by Sandy and its’ aftermath, thinking of you.
Gladys, your perseverance and determination paid off, and we are the lucky recipients. I’ll love reading this over and over. You have been a much needed conduit, and we are so grateful.
As I read from one paragraph to the next it seems like you must have dreamed it – it couldn’t have been real. I just can’t imagine being right there, in front of him, and witnessing it. I would have stumbled out of there dazed and bruised from pinching myself.
(an official song list – very nice!)
bluesky, “Sounds to me like he was mildly testing the waters he was gently backing you all into. It is just that with DA – it never feels like there is a “wading pool” or “shallow end”. How do you call for help when the gentleman you thought was the life-guard is the one smiling at you in the deep end?”….lol, loooove this!
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bluesky said
Emmegirl14: you always make me smile. ^_^
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mlpb3 said
Bebereader – Go The Distance is the perfect song for him right now. How great that he sang it;hope we hear it when he returns. Martha
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bluesky said
Martha…. (((hugs)))!!!!
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Abrra said
I have noticed some saying they have had a problem with logging into this site. Usually it is around the times when WordPress does maintenance. I want to suggest that you use the “forgot my password” feature and follow the directions. They should send you an email with a link to the page where you can create a new password. Once you have your new password you should be able to get back to commenting. If you still have a problem, email me at thevoiceda@gmail.com I will try to help.
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mspoohbear said
Thank you Gladys for the detailed recap of your wonderful journey and Djafan for the English translation. I’ve been anxiously waiting for this moment. As always, you have brought us with you in the center of Elder Archuleta’s world to get a glimpse of his life as a missionary. It is definitely comforting to know that he is in such a good place, happy and enjoying what he loves to do most. Am looking forward to another adventure with you in December. Hint! Hint!
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thefictionfreak said
OMYGAAAWSH THANK YOU SO MUCH GLADYS! What an amazing recap! It’s so detailed! Thank you! AAARRRGH DAVID IS SO AMAZING I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS LIKE EVER.
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betsy said
Gladys, you lovely writer you!
Thanks for all the details. I can see and almost hear him through your words. ♥
I’ve been having issues getting onto the site (not logging on, just loading the site) or I would have commented earlier.
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fenfan said
Gladys you are the most amazing woman ever!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Thank you for taking us to Rancagua with your vivid description punctuated with humour and the requisite fangirling. I believe you were David’s special guest and he sang Gracias A La Vida especially for you.
Muchas gracias Gladys for writing this recap, thank you Djafan for translating it and thank you The Voice for posting it. I will be reading the recap over and over again!!!
I will now go youtubing for all the songs listed so that I can imagine David singing them as I watch the videos.
Looking forward to the Christmas concert in December and to our reporter extraordinaire telling us all about it!!! Videos please!!!!
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kaycee said
(((Gladys))) Standing ovation for your amazing “literary performance”! What an amazing gift to all of us. Thank you for all the little details and descriptions…it really made us feel like we were right there beside you.
Djafan, kudos to you as well for all your hard work.
And Bluesky, the whole pool, lifeguard, deep end analogy…brilliant!
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tawna21 said
Oh Gladys! Thank you a million times and more!! Your recap has put me right there with you on Row 4, Center. I just can’t imagine being there! I would probably find myself still there in that seat trying to figure out what just happened. Kind of like the volcano’s lava turned me to stone and there I sit. I can’t even fathom hearing David’s silky, lower register, flow out ‘It’s A Wonderful World” ♥
#DA2014
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Angelica said
Gladiola,
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for all the love and hard work you put into this much anticipated recap. I think maybe the President prayed about it after your conversation with him and received an answer and that’s where the miracle came. By blessing you, He has blessed us all. I just have to say right here and now that I am so proud of David I could almost burst! He has so much courage and heart! ♥ It was thrilling to read about his confidence and joy on stage too! I had a sappy smile on my face the whole time I was reading and I bet I’m not the only one. We all would have made a dive for the hat, I think.
He definitely keeps us young and just WAIT till he gets home….we will show him we are dancing fools! haha. I want “What a Wonderful World”, and lots of Spanish songs and Salsa and please, please, let him sing and perform boxing moves to “Eye of the Tiger” cause I think that would just about make my LIFE! Oh my.
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marlie7 said
Gladys – thanks for the lovely recap. It makes me long for David to come home and get up on the stage and sing his heart out! I’m just glad he is keeping that voice in shape while gone. That was one of my worries – not any longer!
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Rubi_DA2014 said
Abrra, thank you so much for the mp3’s of David’s live performances. 🙂
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Abrra said
Rubi_DA
You are most welcome. I am always happy to make an mp3 of any live performance on YouTube. Don’t see what you were looking for? Just leave a link and I will make the mp3 and add it to the folder.
Abrra 507 days
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Rubi_DA2014 said
Abrra – that’s so nice of you, thank you. Most the songs I’ve been looking for were there. Oops, except for WYSYLM. LOL. But don’t bother, I’ll try to make my own. Thanks again. 🙂
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Abrra said
Rubi
I’ll be happy to make a copy. Just post the performance you want. It takes 5 sec. Lol. Thank you for noticing it was missing. I tend to throw things in the jar as they are requested. I have a ton to add once I decide to get organized. 🙂 There is a folder on my desktop that has a few things I will be adding.
Abrra
I blame all errors on my iphone
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bluesky said
Gladys:
I think I have already read your article about 10 times. Just sayin’
^_^
“By blessing you, He has blessed us all. I just have to say right here and now that I am so proud of David I could almost burst! He has so much courage and heart! ♥ It was thrilling to read about his confidence and joy on stage too! I had a sappy smile on my face the whole time I was reading and I bet I’m not the only one.”
Ditto to all that…. Majorly.
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bluesky said
Ooops… I thought I posted your name next to your quote (above), Angelica!! *_*
I have no iphone to blame all my errors on. : p
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Angelica said
Bluesky, thanks. Loved your comment about the deep end of the pool too. And we generally all just blame errors on Abrra’s iphone. 😉
I don’t want to know who or discuss it here but…
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djafan said
Gladys, Gracias por tus lindas palabras, es un labor de amor. Tu manera de expresarte es preciosa y estoy aprendiendo a mejorar mis traducciones por ti. Ojala un dia se nos compla darnos ese abrazo ♥
Gladys, Thank you for your lovely words, it’s a labor of love. You express yourself beautifully and my translations skills are improving because of you. Hoping that someday we have that hug ♥
This makes me soooo happy. Recieved emails from “all” over South America??!! Love this.
Bluesky, Your words are something else…Thank you.
Gladys from Argentina Rancagua experience is being read all over the world. David’s Archangels are happy and not going anywhere 🙂
I want to thank Angelica, Abrra and Bebe for their hard work in putting this all together. This was truly a team effort.
Just so you all know Christmas is coming and rumor has it that it’s going to be epic in Chile 🙂
Love the videos posted. I listened to IAWF by Armstrong and cried at the thought of hearing David sing this live.
This one will need David fans to prepare to dance! David singing and dancing LVEUC has to be requirement for his DA2014 tour. The lyrics to this song make it a perfect David choice. I put them below the video.
Lets get ready!!!
ENGLISH:
Everyone out there that thinks that life is unfair,
Needs to know that’s not the case,
Because life is beautiful, you just have to live it.
Everyone out there that thinks they are alone and they are unhappy
Needs to know that’s not the case,
Because in life no one is alone, there is always someone
-Oh, there’s no need to cry, because life is a carnival,
-It’s more beautiful to live singing.
-Oh, there’s no need to cry,
-For life is a carnival
-And your pains can be alleviated through song. (x2)
Everyone out there that thinks that life is always harsh,
Needs to know that’s not the case,
That there are just bad times, and it will all pass.
Everyone out there, that thinks that this will never change,
Needs to know that’s not the case,
The bad times will turn, it will all pass.
-Oh, there’s no need to cry, because life is a carnival,
-It’s more beautiful to live singing.
-Oh, there’s no need to cry,
-For life is a carnival
-And your pains can be alleviated through song. (x2)
-Carnival
It’s for laughing
-There’s no need to cry
For enjoying
-Carnival
For having fun
-One must live singing
-Carnival
Life is a carnival
-There’s no need to cry
Everyone can sing
-Carnival
Oh, men
-One must live singing
-carnival
Everyone out there that thinks
-There’s no need to cry
that life is always harsh
-Carnival
Will never be alone
-One must live singing
God is with him
For those that complain forever.
For those that only critisize.
For those that use weapons.
For those that pollute us.
For those that make war.
For those that live in sin.
For those that mistreat us.
For those that make us sick.
ESPAÑOL (Spanish):
Todo aquel que piense que la vida es desigual,
tiene que saber que no es así,
que la vida es una hermosura, hay que vivirla.
Todo aquel que piense que está solo y que está mal,
tiene que saber que no es así,
que en la vida no hay nadie solo, siempre hay alguien.
-Ay, no hay que llorar, que la vida es un carnaval,
-Y es mas bello vivir cantando.
-Oh, oh, oh, Ay, no hay que llorar,
-que la vida es un carnaval
-y las penas se van cantando.
-Oh, oh, oh, Ay, no hay que llorar,
-que la vida es un carnaval,
-Y es mas bello vivir cantando.
-Oh, oh, oh, Ay, no hay que llorar,
-que la vida es un carnaval
-y las penas se van cantando.
Todo aquel que piense que la vida siempre es cruel,
tiene que saber que no es así,
que tan solo hay momentos malos, y todo pasa.
Todo aquel que piense que esto nunca va a cambiar,
tiene que saber que no es así,
que al mal tiempo buena cara, y todo pasa.
-Ay, no hay que llorar, que la vida es un carnaval,
-Y es mas bello vivir cantando.
-Oh, oh, oh, Ay, no hay que llorar,
-que la vida es un carnaval
-y las penas se van cantando.
-Oh, oh, oh, Ay, no hay que llorar,
-que la vida es un carnaval,
-Y es mas bello vivir cantando.
-Oh, oh, oh, Ay, no hay que llorar,
-que la vida es un carnaval
-y las penas se van cantando.
-Carnaval
Es para reír
-No hay que llorar
Para Gozar
-Carnaval
Para disfrutar
-Hay que vivir cantando
-Carnaval
La vida es un carnaval
-No hay que llorar
Todo podemos cantar
-Carnaval
Ay, Señores
-Hay que vivir cantando
-carnaval
Todo aquel que piense
-No hay que llorar
que la vida es cruel
-Carnaval
Nunca estará solo
-Hay que vivir cantando
Díos está con él
Para aquellos que se quejan tanto.
Para aquellos que solo critican.
[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/la-vida-es-un-carnaval-lyrics-celia-cruz.html ]
Para aquellos que usan las armas.
Para aquellos que nos contaminan.
Para aquellos que hacen la guerra.
Para aquellos que viven pecando.
Para aquellos nos maltratan.
Para aquellos que nos contagian.
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Spirit said
I wanted to add my appreciation to djafan and the voice staff for all their assistance in bringing Gladys’ concert recap here for our enjoyment. In my dazed state, I neglected to do that the first time!
Hmmm…..just wondering. When did David have time to learn and practice the beautiful inspirational songs that he did at the concert?….It’s a Wonderful World……Go the Distance…….Could these be some additional songs that were recorded for a BEGIN 2? Don’t know when he would have had the time to record even more music before he left on his mission, but the thought is intriguing. Keeping my fingers crossed for new music in 2013….even though I feel greedy saying that!
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Spirit said
Just watched the salsa video at post #53. Would love to see David’s smile and hear his laugh if we all did a routine like that at his first concert! Haha!
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mlpb3 said
Spirit #55 – Thats a good idea! I’m up for it! 😆 Martha
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bebereader said
It’s Election Day in the U.S.
Also…
Join us tonight!
http://www.livestream.com/saragirl
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foddonna said
Gladys, Me encantó leer tu diario. muchas gracias!
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pocoelsy said
Glady, thank you for the great recap 🙂 your happiness and excited jumped out from my screen 🙂 , so happy for you and thanks for taking us along, so good to know David is happy and in his element, God bless 🙂
Dja, thank you for taking your time to translate it for us, you make us who don’t know Spanish very very happy. You made such a good team 🙂
The Voice, thank you for doing this and everything else for the fans 🙂
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djafan said
Good Morning!
Enjoyed Nandito Ako so much last night. I usually don’t make it so it was so nice to hang out watching our favorite guy.
Vote!!!
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ram said
Thank you Gladys for sharing your experience with us. You are a fab super duper mega fan!
Thanks too Dja for your translations. Reading in both English and Spanish doubled my fun. lol
Congratulations to President Obama! Let the words “compromise and cooperation” be in our future vocabulary. 🙂
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MT said
Gladys,
Sorry it took me so long to comment here.
Your story is wonderful!! I loved how detailed you were about what happened, and how you felt. I am so happy for you. I would love to quote my favorite parts, but I would have to include it all. What a blessing for you to be there to dance and sing with David!!
You have a beautiful way of telling your story. I could picture it all as I read. Thanks again for sharing … and for bringing us to Chile with you. ♥
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emmegirl14 said
Betsy, glad you were able to finally make it – wondered where you’d wandered off to.
dja, Gladys witnessed (and experienced) standing o’s, screams, shaking and tears – and now rumor has it, you say, we are in for something EPIC at Christmas – whaaaaat?!!
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collegemom said
I had the great pleasure of having dinner with Gladys in Buenos Aires tonight! We had our own 2-person fan event (plus Mr. Collegemom).What a wonderful, loving&fun person!
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emmegirl14 said
Collegemom, Gladys
I ♥ David fans.
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gladys1961 said
collegemom, the pleasure was mine. the whole time I was sitting next to this lady, I look into her eyes and I saw so much sincerity, sweetness, ahhhhhh and besides being a beautiful lady, she understood my Spanglish jajajaj.
Mr. Collegemom is fun, he listened with much love everything she said. A beautiful couple.
At the end of dinner, we hugged and I kissed her on the cheek, I will miss her.
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stenocruiser said
Gladys and collegemom — How wonderful for both of you (and Mr. CM). Isn’t it amazing what happens because of David? You must have had the very best chat about our guy and probably a ton of other stuff too. This is so heartwarming!
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Heidijoy (@Heidijoy5) said
Collegemom and Gladys!! So happy you got together. Nice to have Mr.Collegemom too :)) Just thrilled you made this connection.
Still enjoying re reading your experience Gladys.
Thanks Djfan for the Salsa video and Carnival lyrics. will practice 🙂
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bebereader said
Gladys and collegemom speak two different languages but that wasn’t an issue because they understood each other through their love for one special young man who has no idea how much good he brings to the world each day. Bravo for fanventions, no matter how large or small. Bravo for David fans!
There’s an e-card for Kari circulating the net. If you’d like to thank her for all she’s doing click here: http://www.groupcard.com/c/nKkspH12Nbx/&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=signer&ec=woaji3V6bwp
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skydancer1x said
Oh Gladys!♥ what a beautiful recap!!!♥ I was reading, and smiling, and getting goosebumps, all at the same time! Thank you for sharing in such wonderful detail! It is so wonderful to know how well and happy David is.
So happy you got to meet up with collegemom♥and Mr Collegemom:))) too That is so awesome
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hazel said
Awww Gladys! Thank you for your wonderful recap! And also to the translators! I have been lurking around the archu-world and this is my first time to comment because I just have to thank each and everyone of you for keeping the flames burning for us. I hope I will also meet David in person someday… Hugz & kisses!
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hazel said
Ok so this is my 2nd comment. Haha. I love David being MORE MASCULINE. Oh God, I might die if I see him like that… Now how to imagine?! Hahaha *-*
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Abrra said
Collegemom and Gladys!
Miracles continue ! I would love to hear more details of your visit.
Hazel
Thank you for posting, please make it a habit? 🙂
Abrra 505 days
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Abrra said
@DavidArchie We all need “a little’ Rainbow right now. Here is a preview of the Rainbow MV —> youtu.be/UtU4ywcRpfc (KS)
Published on Nov 8, 2012 by David Archuleta
We all need “a little’ Rainbow right now. Here is a preview of the Rainbow Music Video that will be available on the upcoming Expanded Edition of Forevermore out SOON in the Philippines and available for import to most areas.
Abrra
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bluesky said
72 Hazel:
I just watched the vid clip above. I think this might give your “imagination” a shove in the right direction. (or off a cliff *_*)
Erm…. thanks, Abrra. Kari… I must sign that Thank You card!!! (soon as I climb back up to the desk …. and take a minute to swallow.)
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mlpb3 said
Disney Dreaming article on Sneak Peak:
http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/11/08/david-archuleta-rainbow-music-video-sneak-peek/
Love it!! The Eyes….!!
Martha 🙂
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palmtreephan said
Abrra, is we’re really, really, really good…..might it be possible to have one of your wonderful MGRs???? I think this one is MORE than worthy!
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bebereader said
Yikes, Bluesky, that’s no lifeguard in the Rainbow video clip! 😉
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bluesky said
(Bebereader… bluesky cannot respond at this time… she is practicing her underwater breathing exercises.)
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bluesky said
I count at least 4 different camera views.
Is there a place to send Thank You donations to the NA film crews, director, et all for their very kind contributions to the death of DAs camera phobia?
I am willing to write a check. Now.
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emmegirl14 said
Hazel, when Gladys said he put his hand on his stomach while salsa-ing, my first thought was “rut-roh.”
bebe, yiiiikes, and I can’t swim!!
Anyone have the link to order the Expanded Edition of Forevermore????????
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angelofdja said
That is 33 seconds of pure GORGEOUSNESS! Oh my heck! David is looking so…I don’t know…grown? He’s so clean! Sharp! Classy! Handsome! As Hazel has stated so fittingly…Masculine! Indeed!
To cool, Gladys and Collegemom and Mr. Collegemom were able to meet! Warms my heart!
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bluesky said
R.I.P.
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emmegirl14 said
bluesky, I have pen in hand.
(when he sang “the best is yet to come” he wasn’t kiddin’)
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djafan said
Hazel, Welcome to The Voice!!!
Holy Guacamole!!!! David is calling me to the deep end!!!!! lol Bluesky that comment lifeguard comment was sooooo good 🙂
Twitter is going nuts with this sneak peak. Love all the outpouring of David love ♥
credit sam
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emmegirl14 said
Just watched (5 times) again.
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djafan said
Gladys, Collegemom, Mr Collegemom so happy you all go to meet up!!! Who would’ve thought all this would be happening. I’m sooooo happy for you guys 🙂
Lets keep Everybody Hurts up on the charts so Rainbow can join it!!!
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mlpb3 said
“Adult contemporary music prince David Archuleta….”
http://www.rickey.org/david-archuleta-rainbow-2-0-sneak-peek/
Nice description!! Martha 🙂
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skydancer1x said
eeeeeeek! 0–I——<
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bluesky said
Well… I had been led to believe that DA performed without: flames, fireworks, flashes of lights, pyro-technics, and earth-thundering rhythms.
Guess – (happily), I was wrong. ^_^
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bebereader said
Bluesky, Glad to see you’re out of the water. LOL
Just checking up on Skydancer….Earth to Skydancer! LOL
The consensus of opinion is that David is killing off his fan base in 33 seconds flat.
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kaycee said
I had no idea that such happiness awaited me here today! Absolutely loving the clip so far…while safely wearing my floaties, haha!
How can just seeing his face inspire such happiness?! Three Davids at once…happiness overload! Maybe we can enlist one of those Davids to be the lifeguard…i sense a lot of drowning today!
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djafan said
Show your support for BEGIN. tomorrow!
Georgette Makk @geomakk
REMINDER: #EverybodyHurtsMusicVideo tomorrow at 7 pm Utah time RT PELASE!!!!!!!! Let’s show David our support.
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bluesky said
Kaycee!!! Floaties for-the-world!
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djafan said
Martha, love Rickeys description!
AI!!!
American Idol Watch @A_Idol_Watch
#CelebrityNews #AmericanIdol David Archuleta – Rainbow 2.0 Sneak Peek http://dlvr.it/2S7Gq9 #TeamFollowBack AINews
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djafan said
hahahahaha
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Abrra said
#77 Palm
I did make one a few months ago when they leaked it. It was so fast that I wanted to slow it down. I had to change the song because slow motion drags down the speed of the original audio.
If there was a different section you wanted for a MGR, I will need the time stamp from the video.
Abrra
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djafan said
RYAN SEACREST, WHAT????!!!!!!!!!!!
Ryan Seacrest Gossip @seacrestupdate
David Archuleta Gives Fans A Sneak Peek At New Music Video Rainbow 2.0 http://i.rsfz.co.uk/2S87XL via @OnAirWithRyan
14m On Air/Ryan Seacrest @OnAirWithRyan
.@DavidArchie gives fans a sneak peek at new music video ‘Rainbow 2.0’! Who missed the @AmericanIdol alum? http://bit.ly/Z7OPUr
10m Danny Blythe @DanaelBlythe
@OnAirWithRyan @DavidArchie @AmericanIdol After my first psychotic episode, I thought I was gonna marry David…lol But nah #SoGifted though
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palmtreephan said
Oh, Abrra…..I don’t even know…..was just thinking maybe the whole dang thing on a nice long loop of, say, 45 minutes or so??? LOL
How bad is it that I just know that lead picture is from djbell’s recording of “The Christmas Song” at Irving Plaza? One of my favs of all time, for sure!
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Abrra said
Here you go Palm. 10 times enough? 🙂
Abrra
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mlpb3 said
If you can, go leave a comment 🙂
“Who needs a pot of gold when you have David Archuleta…”
ryanseacrest.com/2012/11/08/dav…
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mlpb3 said
Sorry, here’s the link: http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/11/08/david-archuleta-gives-fans-a-sneak-peek-at-new-music-video-rainbow-2-0/
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djafan said
I’VE ORDER MY FOREVERMORE EXPANDED EDITION!!!! I want to see the MV’s on my TV 🙂
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mlpb3 said
MJs
mjsbigblog Watch a preview of David Archuleta’s “Rainbow” Music Video –> http://bit.ly/TbofXn
Martha 🙂 Love the buzz!
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djafan said
Great Martha! I’ve seen it in various other places. Please leave a comment on MJ’s. I hate seeing her put up a post about David with no comments. 4 right now 😦 (two are mine lol)
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mlpb3 said
djafan – I left a comment! So happy to see all these sites creating buzz for David! Martha 🙂
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MT said
O.M.G.! What have I been missing? That Rainbow MV is gonna be sending the fanbase over the edge. He is gorgeous in it. Gorgeous times three! I don’t know which David to watch. And I like the drum beat of the song.
I’m with Sky. eeeeeeek! 0–I——<
Abrra,
Muchas grasias for the MGR. 😀
I can't believe Ryan Seacrest's tweet. But I LOVE it.
Don't mind me, I'm just … *chair dancing with David*
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palmtreephan said
Abs, I love you. ❤
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PattiNC said
Gladys thanks so much for the very descriptive recap of your Chile experience! Wow you got to hear some amazing songs….Wonderful World is one of my favorites!! Lucky lady!!
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funfee said
Abrra, #100, I love you too!!!!!! AAAAAH! Wonderful! 🙂
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stenocruiser said
Google translation — Christmas shows in Chile — my goodness, looks like a mini tour!
Chile Rancagua Mission invites you and your whole family to a Christmas Musical Devotional especially for families with Elders Archuleta and Coello, a choir, and his friends. The devotional will be held at the following locations and times:
Saturday 1 December – Parish Center San Fernando, Spain Av 345, San Fernando at 20:00
Sunday December 2 – Stake Center Rancagua, Ibieta 8 Rancagua at 19:00
Friday 7 December – Buin District Center, Errazuriz 40, Buin at 20:00
Saturday December 15 – Stake Center Forest, Alejandro Guzman 147 (whereabouts 37 Grand Avenue), El Bosque, SK at 20:00
We hope you and your entire family to come to this free Christmas Musical Devotional and invite their friends and families.
Because many people will participate, PLEASE, TO BOOK A PLACE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FAMILY, need to register using the form provided below. After filling, Buton PRESS “SEND” and Roden insure themselves BELOW FOR NOT HAVING ERRORS AND SENT OUT YOUR RESERVATION.
NO RESERVED SEATS, BUT PLEASE JOIN THIS SITE so we know who’s coming. THANKS
Hope to see you and be with you to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Booking Form, Musical Christmas Devotional
Family Name *
First
Last
Choose the center where they will attend *
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stenocruiser said
Sorry — the link:
http://chilerancaguamission.org/devocional-navidentildeo.html
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bluesky said
Stenocruiser…. fun times! Thanks for posting this!
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gladys1961 said
I fill out the form for all concerts!!!!!!!
(maybe I should write to the tip of the pyramid again)
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mspoohbear said
Wow! It’s like a mini-Christmas tour. Thanks for posting Steno.
I’m not a Mormon, so please forgive me for asking this question. Do Mormons really do this kind of musical events during their missions? Or are they only doing this in Rancagua because Elders Archuleta and Coello are over there? Sorry if it sounds “Duuuhhhh”! :-))
….and the Rainbow remix snippet….Uuuuugggghhhhh! Bebe you’re right…David is killing off his fan base in 33 seconds flat!
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mspoohbear said
Way to go Gladys! I hope and pray you get to go to all events! Am hoping that maybe this time around, they would allow, if not videos, pictures at least. Good Luck!
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Heidijoy (@Heidijoy5) said
So excited for you Gladys!! David’s Christmas concerts are the best 🙂
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bluesky said
115 Mspoohbear
Hi! Every mission is different, because every mission has a different Mission Pres., is in a different country, has different resources, etc.
My sons friend served a mission in a South American country a couple of years ago. He is a talented pianist. His mission president allowed him to give a couple of concerts for members and their friends (always free of charge). One of the political leaders in the country heard about the concerts. He suggested that the missionary be allowed to go to several areas around the country and give concerts to the general public – because he thought it would be good for the youth of the country to see this type of person/example. I do not know the details, but I was told that an agreement was made between the official in charge and the mission president. My understanding is that he gave several concerts.
Of course that was always with approval and always with a companion. But I do know he had a lot of fun!
There are probably many talented young men and women out there on missions. But it would totally depend on the particular situation and Mission Pres. as to how or if their talents might be used in this way. I believe the Rancagua mission is amazing with what they are doing. It could be difficult to balance the costs/benefits (not money-wise!) for the missionary. The Pres. wants to share the message of the gospel, but he also needs to care for the safety and well-being of the missionaries in his charge. He must think DA can handle it. ^_^
LDS really support music and the arts. And… it may not be a “coincidence” that Elder Coello is there at the same time as DA. Would DA be able to do all this so easily w/o such a great partner? Or the support of the other missionaries? Anyway you look at it – it is amazing!!
I almost can’t believe his and our good fortune!!
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jans11 said
#100 Abrra that is 5:29 of Some Kind of Wonderful!!♥♥ Thank you..thank you! I have tried to preorder the new cd and can’t. When I click on “preorder”, it takes me to a whole new page where there is nothing about David Archuleta! I’ve tried about 10 times to no avail! What am I doing wrong??
Collegemom and Gladys…it is so much fun for fans to get together to talk over old memories and make new ones. David has the greatest fans!
I need to win the lottery so we can all go to Chile!!!!! This Christmas will be awesome again, even if I can’t be there this time!
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mspoohbear said
Thanks Bluesky for your explanation. As a Mission President, it makes sense to use the talents of your missionaries to share the message of the gospel. Why not? Right? They become positive role models for other people, too. I’m really happy that David gets to do the two things he love most…mission and music! Whooaahh! That sounds good! Maybe, David should use “Mission and Music” as the title of his comeback concert in 2014. LOL!
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Abrra said
Jan
I just went to WOW HD and had no problem. Make sure you have logged in to your account. That might be the problem?
Abrra
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jans11 said
Abrra, I did log in and still had the same problem. I sent a comment to customer service and they are to get back to me. I have never confronted this situation before..very puzzling (and maddening!) Thanks so much.
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mlpb3 said
So glad David will be doing multiple concerts at Christmas. Wonder if he’ll sing “This Christmas”. Would love to be there, but I know our sweet Gladys will and will let us know all the details! If word is getting out about these two talented elders, they may have to add performances!! I don’t believe it was a coincidence that Elder Coello ended up in the same mission as Elder Archuleta!
Martha 🙂 🙂
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jans11 said
Finally, I got my order in! Now it can be released just ♫♪any ole time♫♪!!! haha David you are so good to us fans!!♥
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mlpb3 said
“South Border’s ‘Rainbow’ is David Archuleta’s newest single”
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/11/09/12/south-borders-rainbow-david-archuletas-newest-single
South Border has a good version. Martha 🙂
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MT said
Can I say AGAIN how much I love that Rainbow clip? LOL I can’t get enough.
When do we get the rest of it??????
I have been reading comments everywhere. It’s so good to see the spazzing in the fanbase even after him being gone so long. How awesome is that!!
One more comment … haha … that is one Good Looking Guy!!
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betsy said
Just wanted to stop in and say hello to everyone. So HELLO everybody!
(working a few crazy overnights, unusual for me. I don’t know which end is up)
Enjoying Rainbow. More than his original. That scratchy beginning is gone. It drove me crazy. 🙂
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djafan said
Nice write up Martha 🙂
MT you can repeat as many times as you like 🙂
Betsy you’ve been missed!!! lol the scratchy beginning. I was ok with it but I trade that in a heart beat for David humming ♥
Gosh everyone misses him ♥
Myk @mykapalaran
My driver is sharing with me his @DavidArchie story. David went to Cebu (via private plane) to eat pizza and visit their church.
Bonnie @archftw
@mykapalaran @DavidArchie “To eat pizza” lol! He loves his food. Ugh! I miss him!!
Myk @mykapalaran
@archftw @davidarchie I miss him to. I am riding the same van he used months ago
Don’t forget WWTT Party!!!
Georgette Makk @geomakk
REMEBER #EverybodyHurtsMusicVideo TONIGHT AT 7 PM UTAH TIME! TWEET IT!
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sweetonDA said
Gladys, I know I’m late, but just want to thank you for your wonderful recap. I loved every word and loved living it through your eyes. He is missed terribly, but it’s so great to hear he is happy and being able to use his talents while he is away from us.
My life is crazy right now, but It’s good that I can come here and get to smile with the rest of you on what’s happening with DA. Can’t wait to see the full video of Rainbow. I’ve got me CD ordered and will be so glad when it shows up in my mail.
((((((hugs)))))) to all!
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skydancer1x said
ryan seacrest? Ryan? well I’ll be!
Just loving Rainbow remix so much, and thanks abs!
Dja♥
Myk @mykapalaran
My driver is sharing with me his @DavidArchie story. David went to Cebu (via private plane) to eat pizza and visit their church.
via private plane? hmmm interesting huh Dja?
SweetonDA, “My life is crazy right now, but It’s good that I can come here and get to smile with the rest of you on what’s happening with DA.” Ditto Sweet! {{hugs}} back to you!
Gladys, you lucky duckie! Christmas with David, so happy for you!
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Blueberry Ice said
Hola Gladys! You did such a fantastic job in summarizing such an incredible experience! ♥ I was spellbound by all the mesmerizing details and didn’t want it to end! So glad you got to meet Collegemom. Aren’t fan gatherings just the best? Thank you so much for sharing!
So nice to see new names & of course everyone else too! Well I meant to comment a lot earlier but couldn’t pull myself away from a certain snippet. I blame all mental daze on that man in a certain Rainbow MV, lol!
Betsy; Sweet; Sky; Can certainly relate to crazy schedules … thank goodness that David has left so many surprises for us!
Is it just me or does You Tube not keep accurate count of the number of views? My views alone should cause those numbers to increase exponentially, haha!
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bebereader said
Hey Blueberry Ice, I’ve been noticing that about YouTube videos too. I don’t think they update very often, or as often as we’d like.
I have to say that I’m so used to David being around at the holiday season for the last three years and was feeling kinda gloomy at the thought of him being away this year. Call me spoiled, it’s okay. I know he left us with not one but two glorious Christmas albums to feast on. But now the holiday season is starting to look better this year with the news of the mini tour in Chile!
Regarding the random tweets about David, he sure leaves an impression on people wherever he goes, not that I’m at all surprised. 🙂
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bluesky said
Unintentional validation?
I have no idea how YouTube selects the vid links that it displays as “related” in the window after a video ends. Sometimes “random” doesn’t even do it justice. However, it seems that after a vid gets several thousand ‘hits’ a more defined pattern begins to emerge.
So it was with both relief and a sense of amusement that I noted this change to the links at the end of DA’s new Rainbow 2.0 sneak peek, on YouTube: out of the nine links displayed, six are links to other recent DA videos that were made just before his mission. That is appropriate and nice.
The other three made me smile: One is a link to Miley’s bacherette party depicting a couple of hunks w/o shirts. The other two? One is a link to Battle Star Galactica and the other is a Star Wars vid.
Whether intentional or not, I think we can all agree that DA is looking rather grown up and more or less out-of-this-world.
^_^
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skydancer1x said
Hahaha! Blueberry, that snippet had me at the first second !He has some nerve, looking right smack dab into the camera like that!!(can we get a ‘snippet’ screamcap?)
Bebe, this mini tour is going to make the holiday season so much sweeter, knowing David will be singing the music he loves,
I can’t imagine anything else better than that for the holidays ahead, for David and those who will be there listening to him like our. GLADYS! woo hoo!
Gladys,
Did you ever dream you would be our ‘on the ground” reporter? ,our foreign corespondent? What you have shared with us of your experience has given excitement and joy to David Archuleta fans, all over the world.. I am happy beyond words that it turned out to be you ♥ love you Gladys.
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Angelica said
Great news about the Christmas concerts in Chile! So happy for Gladys. And us!
I love the Rainbow video teaser but Abrra’s mgr is useless to me. I can’t get past the first nano second. Frozen by the Archugaze.
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emmegirl14 said
Excited and beyond for the MKOC/Chile version tour.
My moments of madness include the second half of Angelica’s first second – head down/dancing, :04 the from the eyelids down shot, all three beautiful frames :21-:22 mark. And then there is the humming.
(and my special thanks to the genius who gave us the 3-frame bodyshot/headshot/closeup format)
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Abrra said
http://www.livestream.com/thevoiceunplugged
Abrra 503 days
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mlpb3 said
“Jackryan4DA@jackryan4DA
You can also use these links for voting — @DavidArchie – Breakthrough Perf http://polldaddy.com/poll/6680329/ For NA – Fave TV Drama http://polldaddy.com/poll/6658964 “
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MT said
Emmegirl,
“(and my special thanks to the genius who gave us the 3-frame bodyshot/headshot/closeup format)”
You can send him my thanks with yours. 😀
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emmegirl14 said
Rockstar.
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emmegirl14 said
Well, must have gremlins – trying to post a video from MKOC and then the Jakarta concert but the same one keeps coming up. Maybe their trying to tell me something – after 2 hours of being stuck in the vortex, time to call it a night. Night all.
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Abrra said
Today in the USA we pause to honor those who serve, or have served and given their lives, so that our country will remain free.
The tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C.
The Bravest Man I Know
by Amanda Whitney
The bravest man I know.
Is a man I’ve never met.
He’s a man who risks his life
To save a friend,
Not only to save a friend,
But to save a nation.
Risking his life
For those he does not know.
Stepping up
Leaving loved ones behind,
So that somewhere,
Someone else won’t have to.
He is a man who follows orders
Even though he knows he might die.
The bravest man I know.
Is the man who would rather die,
So one more person could go home
To see his family again.
The man who stares death in the face,
But never blinks.
The bravest man I know.
Is the man who risks his life
So one day the world may be a better place for his children.
Or any man who goes against his biggest fear.
DEATH
Just to save someone he loves.
The bravest man I know.
Is the man who fights
So another man can have the taste of sweet freedom.
Not fighting only for his own benefit,
But for many others all over the world,
Fighting to make this world a better place.
That’s the bravest man I know.
Abrra 502 days
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TXNancy said
It means so much to hear David sing this today…..
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MT said
Abrra,
Thanks for that beautiful and touching poem. I am fortunate. I married the bravest man I know. ♥
Many, many, thanks to all those who serve or have served ♥ to secure the freedoms we all enjoy, to live in freedom, without fear.
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jans11 said
It always gives me goosebumps when I hear David sing this song and watch the actual video! Love this version!♥
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MT said
Okay, this is a VERY random David connection, but I had to share.
I was watching the movie “Raising Helen” and there was a guy who was a model. He was wearing BUBBLE WRAP! He said it was to make him look “buff”. haha
Wonder if David has ever been bubble wrapped? LOLOL
JK!
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mlpb3 said
Thanks American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest for the mention!
American Top 40@AmericanTop40
.@EdSheeran is the latest Top 40 male born in the ’90s, like @SeanKingston, Phillip @Phillips, @DavidArchie @SouljaBoy & @JustinBieber.
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bebereader said
Thanks, Abs and TXNancy for the lovely Veteran’s Day tributes.
This is probably my favorite performance of our country’s National Anthem, from The Stadium of Fire, one year ago. From the beginning of the song to the very end, David’s voice on this gives me chills and makes me proud to be an American.
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mlpb3 said
From Twitter:
Ashley @Palrice8
I was pretty happy to see this in the new M Magazine 😀 @DavidArchie @SU2C @pecanpie @pastelpastel pic.twitter.com/UE3Rxemx
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mlpb3 said
Twitter link to M Magazine tweet:
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cq#DA2014 said
Been away on a great cruise and am catching up with all the wonderful David Archuleta fansite. What a treat to read the great recap from Gladys, thank you.
So excited to come back to a sneak peek at the fun Rainbow mv remix.
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betsy said
Hi all. 🙂
Abs, I loved your Veterans tribute. ❤
(I spent all day with my veteran, watching movies (love, love, loe Moonrise Kingdom) and the Band of Brothers marathon, his favorite.
I also looked through some of David's newest followers on Twitter. Was surprised to see how many
self described "one directioners" are following him. 🙂
I know this was a strange thing to do, but I couldn't help it. I can NEVER load this site on my computer (or it takes 20-30 minutes to do so) anymore, not for the past month or so. 😦 If I comment, it's via my phone. I've cleaned up files so that's not the issue. I didn't even have a lot since last spring's computer meltdown. I guess I'm just saying that I might not be around, but I really am around. That, and I see a new computer in the future. 🙂
I blame everything on the PC.
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bluesky said
Betsy!!! Stay…. stay…. stay…. ^_^
bluesky
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emmegirl14 said
Betsy, new computer – maybe an early Christmas present? Hope it can get resolved. You are missed.
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betsy said
Aww bluesky & emme ❤
I'll be here, I just don't like commenting with my phone. Too many typos escape my notice! And then I am horrified and can think of nothing else.
Maybe an early Christmas present to myself (and husband) (lololol at that) is in order.
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jans11 said
140 Thanks Emme for all the great videos. Don’t know if it helps my ODD or makes me miss him more! Just “hanging in there” Have to wait whether I want to or not!♥
142 Abrra Very nice Poem. Hope everyone had a relaxing Veterans Day! My dad was in the Navy and my late hubby was in the Army. Our 1st daughter was born while we serving in the 2nd draft where Pres. Kennedy called all reservists in because of the Berlin/Cuban crisis.
146 MT I love “Raising Helen”! So funny. But I doubt if David ever bubble wrapped! haha
148 Bebe So love this one too! David has a way with patriotic songs doesn’t he?!♥
151 CQ Welcome Back! Glad you had a good time and didn’t meet up with Hurricane Sandy!
152 Betsy Hope you get a new computer soon! 20-30 min to get in here is just not right!
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marlie7 said
Abrra and Betsy,
It’s photobucket. If you load those sidebar photos directly into your WordPress Media library, the whole site will load 10 times faster. I watch photobucket loading, loading, loading. I can load the site, but photobucket is still doing its thing even after I can start commenting.
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Angelica said
Marlie, thanks. I emailed the other admins about it and will try to resolve the issue asap. Sorry for the inconvenience to Betsy or anyone else.
New post>>>
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