In his pre American Idol days David Archuleta was a young
artist very involved in music and recorded two songs written with Merrick
Christensen a young man the same age as David.
Both songs “Angels in The Alleyway” and The Most Beautiful Part About
This Is” reflected personal and family struggles Merrick had, and with his fears
of letting himself and God down.
The songs gave Merrick faith, inspiration and hope as he
turned to God and realized his support was present. By David recording these songs with him it
has had an incredible impact on him and his family’s life.
Music can reflect our actions and give us guidance,
direction and carry messages of inspiration.
Faith is built and strengthens by songs of many artists today one of
which is David Archuleta. Many songs are filled with messages about appropriate
and inappropriate attitudes and actions toward morality.
No matter how much music may be different in various
cultures, it seems that music serves a general common purpose; to bring people
together. David leaves a resonating
sound for all listeners and illuminates passion for meaningful music.
David’s creative interpretations of touching songs give way
to his productive future and his dedication to poignant melody’s will continue
to give listeners the promise of a devoted singer in the music industry.
A struggle for power in the music industry causes conflict
when many artists leave their music label in order to attain greater artistic
freedom or better contracts. The
industry and producers have the ability to control messages, influence lyrics,
build specific fan bases and promote artists most likely to make money leaving
less desirable but sometimes more talented artists in the shadows.
Radio play is essential and much more effective at selling
music than print reviews. David could
certainly use more radio play; his talent deserves more attention.
So the question as to labels for David on his return, very
well may depend on his choice of the direction he wishes to take his music and
if he feels a need to compromise his values.
Falling into that well of dark discussions and decisions doesn’t seem to
be in his character. There will be
choices for David and many of them I have no doubt, and upon his return a more
life experienced and mature young man will find a place for his music.
No one knows the rhythm of our hearts better than David
Archuleta and the following two songs proved that at his early age music was
food for his soul, and as it turned out he is food for our soul.
http://youtu.be/IHxtf7Ndtns
