Rainbow Remix Video

Rainbows are one of the most beautiful spectacles nature has to offer and each observer sees a different rainbow, they inspire countless fairy tales, songs and legends.  A rainbow is regarded as lucky, a symbol of peace, and on occasion for making wishes, it is sometimes said to mean good news coming.

Rainbows look like pure magic, breath taking to behold and David Archuleta’s new video Rainbow is no exception.  It has me smiling from ear to ear.  David’s voice is silky smooth, addicting and has an appeal that explodes your heart with his sizzling hot voice. Drink in the screen shots they will give your heart a flutter.  Note to self…get a bigger computer screen.

Technology is a wonderful thing; multiple split screens, fast fade ins and outs.  Found is difficult to stop and write a review I couldn’t keep my finger of the repeat play button.  David steals your heart with flirty dance moves and a melody that’s upbeat and exciting. 

David raises temperatures in his hot new video with smoking good looks.  It offers fans another look at what David has in store for us in the future.  We can all swoon now.  He is suave, cool, elegant, playful, and that twinkle of cheekiness in the eye gives us all kinds of sexy within this giant video of gorgeousness.

I am at a loss for words, he’s full of emotion, eyes full of promise, video was beautifully crafted, the song beautifully sang.  Women and girls will melt in a collective puddle, smitten by the sound of his voice.  This video will win many hearts.

He has something truly special to give to his fans; this goes above the typical attributes like his talent, songs, voice or even his looks, sound and image. There is something truly infectious at the core of him that simply makes us feel good when we listen to him; it makes us dream a little. 

 

This video is clearly marketed for those who like a dare I say a sexy David with a mystique. He hits the mark remarkable well just being who he is and let me say this is one of the hottest videos David has given us so far.

A rainbow’s beauty simply says that even after the roughest storm things will get better.  Beauty will appear in a person’s life again. Rainbows are not just colors in the sky they are promises for your heart.

David loves creating and sharing good music.  He is passionate and improves our quality of life through songs.  Thank you for sharing your gifts of time and talent.

 

Gift David’s Forevermore Expanded Edition this Holiday Season!

Christmas from a Distance

We have to show our love from a distance but no distance is too far, no time is too long…..to celebrate our love for David Archuleta.

Never in a million years did I think I’d meet someone so utterly and completely perfect, someone who would make me happier than I ever dreamed I could be, someone that would touch my life so profoundly and just give me a whole new reason to breathe.

My Christmas memories of him are like snowflakes each one beautiful, unique and gone too soon.  His Christmas tours were nights of songs wrapped in a blanket; it warmed all hearts and filled them with melody that would last forever.

The power of his voice is beyond description.  His music never ceases to open my heart.  His songs are a way of caressing people with his voice and I am missing his presence this holiday season.

David’s music is so spiritual that it easily becomes a part of our celebration of the Christmas spirit. Christmas means a joyful time of the year and will always be a time to reflect on Jesus. It means giving happiness to others and allowing happiness to be given to you.

Let’s close our eyes and listen for the bells, imagine the snow falling softly in the glow of the evening and David voice taking us on a journey.  You’ve arrived at a place somewhere between your heart and soul; it is the world of David’s rich musical gifts of Christmas songs.

Sometimes all we need is a little inspiration and motivation in our lives, his music can open your eyes, make you think deeply, energize you, and encourage you to face another day.  It can bring comfort just knowing that he understands where you are and how you feel. With music he is serving others with a loving heart.

His music is echoed in our daily lives as an instrument of God’s love, if you ever want to get anybody in touch with God, have David sing to them.

David is using all his gifts and talent concurrently, to touch and reach out and serve those on his mission, and ultimately work on his personal relationship with the Lord.

His music is enjoyable and real, personal and heart touching and will be a source of encouragement to all who hear him.  David is an extraordinary and gifted musician, but more than that, he is centered, sharing the love of the Lord in all he say and does.

This Holiday Season an Angel will sing, a star, a radiant light will still surround me with all his “ooh’s and aah’s; I will play his music he gave from his heart.

So my message to David this Christmas year is…….Even though we’re miles apart, Christmas Magic is in my heart.  You have to know you’ve given me the gift I most adore, the many memories I have of yore.

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nine: Little Drummer Boy

By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic

 

Pamela Pike’s Recollection

The “Little Drummer Boy” originally known as “Carol of the Drums” was written by the American Classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis in 1941.  It was recorded in 1955 and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry S. Simeone Chorale, arranged by Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone.  It’s been a perennial holiday favorite ever since then.
    

The singers lyrics relates how, as a poor young boy, he was summoned by the  Magi to the nativity where, without a gift for the baby Jesus, he played his drum with the Virgin Mary’s approval, remembering, “I played my best for Him” and “He smiled at me”.

David’s take on “Little Drummer Boy” was an ambitious choice considering many had already laid down a definitive version of the song.  So what did David bring to the table, restraint for one thing, maintaining the traditional feel of the original standard that we’ve grown to love?

A beautiful voice packed with emotion, soul and vulnerability, poignant.  The music is kept in a traditional style, but David’s performance was quite spirited and lively.

David puts his own original spin on everything he does.  His 2011 Christmas Tour version features lots of drums and lots of interesting vocal nuances to make you truly appreciate his need to be original.  It’s an unexpected yet amazing match that catches you off guard.

Music producer, Dapo Torimiro released a Christmas album called Dapo & Friends Christmas Volume 1.  He collaborated with a lot of amazing artists remaking many of the Christmas classics.  One of them was David Archuleta with their version of “Little Drummer Boy”. It is deeply affecting and touching.

We all love singing the Christmas Carol “The Little Drummer Boy”, a beautiful song lyrically and melodically.   Our hearts swell as the poor boy offers his best, meager gift to the Baby in the manger, and we smile in joy as the infant Lord graciously smiles His Thanks.

The unmatched phenomenal voice of David so beautiful and controlled, mellow and mature sends chills down my spine.  Such a humble entertainer, such an overwhelming talent!

You are guaranteed a satisfying, meaningful, and somewhat nostalgic Christmas Music that even your boy band listening kids will love.

God only made so many perfect singing voices and David Archuleta surely got one of them.

http://youtu.be/Nh69_q0U7Ag

Rosanne Simunovic's Recollections

I must share a very cute story involving my 16-month-old grandson and David's performance of "The Little Drummer Boy". 

Back in December 2011, my grandson, who was 10-months-old at the time, was mastering the art of standing and walking through the support of furniture located around the house. He couldn't quite get there on his own but, daily, his little legs were getting stronger and stronger.

Then one afternoon,  I decided to play David's video performance of "The Little Drummer Boy" on my IPad. Well, to say that my grandson was mesmerized by David's voice would be an understatement.

He intently watched David as he sang through the first three verses with his signature style - passionately communicating the music and lyrics in own special way. It was a special moment between Grandson and Grandmother.

But then something truly exciting happened. When both the percussive background and David's inner rockstar started to kick into high gear, my grandson became incredibly  excited. He left my side, went to the middle of the floor and started to bend and stand to the rhythm of the music. And wouldn't stop to come up for air!  It was one of those "oh my goodness" moments!  Where did this come from?

Here he was - bending and standing on his own, spurred on by the intense passion and drive in David's voice. And he matched the rhythmic tempo as well. I just couldn't get over it! 

This scene was re-enacted all afternoon, becoming stronger by the minute. And, because he heard me say "You did it, Yay!" each time he showcased his new developmental trick, he decided to speak those words as well.  Speaking and standing at the same time? The miracle of David's voice? I like to think so. There is no other explanation for this metamorphosis.

When his parents returned from work that evening, they were treated to quite a spectacle. It was an early Christmas gift, thanks to David and his innate ability to inspire and motivate!
David's performance of this song was absolutely brilliant. How he came up with this unique concept for this song is inexplicable and testament to the depth and maturity of David's musical gifts.   

It has to be one of my favorite Christmas performances by David.  My hope is that it will find its way on to a recording at some point in time.  I feel that it is destined to be a classic - timeless and true, like its vocal artist - David James Archuleta.

"Bravo David and thank you for helping my grandson (whose middle name is David - another great coincidence)- move closer to the walking stage before he hit the 1-year-old mark!  Hopefully, this indicates that my grandson has somehow inherited your love and passion for music. One can only dream!