The excitement
from David Archuleta’s fans began around the front door before the show even
starts. Once inside the packed sold out
show screams appeared even before he arrived on stage.
As he ran on
stage he smiled happily, looking far more dynamic than any photo and then an explosion
of unforgettable music began with “The Other Side of Down”. It was lovely to see so many people of all
ages and gender in attendance. It’s his
sincere articulation of human emotion that’s attracted so many fans; earning
David a burgeoning collection of admirers who feel what he feels. Even without a new album yet David seems to
have time on his side.
He seemed to
explode with life and energy with each and every song. What a truly magnificent performer. His humor and enthusiasm seemed to bubble
over as he chatted back and forth, with his ever attentive audience clinging to
his every word and move.
David doesn’t
seem to fully grasp the significance of his emotional impact yet. At one point he marveled that after serving
his two year mission he wasn’t sure there would be anything to come back to and
not sure he wanted to continue music.
After a songwriting session in Nashville his feeling of numbness
resulted into a song “Numb” revealing his renewed feeling to continue with his
music.
His set list
included many of his popular songs and one special Easter piece “In Christ
Alone” at which towards the end his emotions came into play. It is clear that David doesn’t just want to
write songs; he is compelled to perform them.
The gifts he
shares will forever be dear to us. David
is humble and down to earth. In between
songs, she shared bits of his life both on and off the stage. David seems more comfortable on stage that he
even puts the audience at ease. He stood
before us as an entertainer, singer/songwriter, a role model and a legend in
the making.
David Archuleta
brings music to life which flows in your heart and enriches your soul. Music
the world wants to listen to, his appeal will outlast the years.
