David Archuleta in Queen Creek, Arizona

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.

 

David Archuleta's "BEGIN"

David Archuleta continues to be one of the most dynamic and versatile recording artist today.  His brilliant new album offers a mix of rearranged favorite covers as well as a new song musically penned by David himself. He has given us some mighty impressive stuff here

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Each time I play this album I enjoy it even more. I’m writing in a state of bliss after listening to these songs. He’s really so good, isn’t he? 

His “Be Still My Soul” comes deep from the depths of his spirituality, his voice shines and soars and drives straight to the center of your heart. He sings with a conviction of his place in heaven, and perhaps his place in singing history.  The emotions David’s arouses and masters with this song establish his connection to his music and his faith.

His voice is indescribable exciting, and forever a wonder to behold.  Does it get any better than this….I think not.  David’s vocals are exquisite and his renditions capture the intensity while keeping the integrity of the originals.

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” is a favorite of mine and has always been associated with hard times and great emotional beauty.  David’s strikingly pure vocals put to shame every other singer attempting this song.  His fabulous version has depth, power and great sincerity. His voice soars and then pulls you back for the next flight of genius and after he is finished you are exhausted emotionally and in awe of his powerful performance.

With “Angel” he gives the song great respect.  This song is able to be interpreted by so many people in so many different ways.  It can mean that some people are somewhere that they don’t want to be in and don’t want to stay in.  It’s also about choices and the power of Angels. The quiet softness David adds to this song leaves you breathless.

“Broken” masterfully illustrates his musical gift writing.  I recall several months back him sitting at a piano playing with those ivory keys and saying he was just trying something out.  What a beautiful intense and hopeful song.

This next song “Everybody Hurts” just blew me away.  David’s vocal delicacy and tenderness conveys the theme of this song, that we are not alone.  He is amazing and evokes so much emotion, this is really great music. 

 

“True Colors” is true love, “Beautiful” is beautiful, “Pride” and “Don’t Give Up” succeeds in showing us the heart of David Archuleta, and “Somewhere Only We Know” busted out at the seams and revealed David as an outstanding great songster.

I challenge anyone who says David Archuleta can’t articulate his feelings.  He has emerged as a young man, an artist with purpose and a mission of determination and hope. 

Begin brought David an avalanche of publicity less than a month before its release.  Fans are enraptured by his new album.

David continues to demonstrate that he’s among the truest, brightest talent to come on the scene in quite a while.  He seamlessly flows between pop, R&B, and now inspirational without ever breaking a sweat and has given us an excellent selection of strong and passionate vocals.

Begin is an album that can be enjoyed and appreciated by listeners of all ages. This is good music, no this is great music.  Soak every bit of it up, remember it, enjoy it and share these great songs with many.

Thank you David for your beautiful music.

Always know David we feel your heart………….and always know you hold our hearts forever.

My Cover choices for David Archuleta's "Begin"

David Archuleta has a beautiful voice of pure sincerity that reaches straight to heaven.

His music helps people get to a special place bringing them hope and inspiration. Positive messages simply can’t be ignored and in celebrating the spirit of self-reliance it reminds each of us we are morally responsible to help the less fortunate among us.  Music is God’s perfect form of communication because what comes from the heart, soul and spirit touches and reaches everyone.

Life is the sum of individual experiences and on his mission he will be searching for new experiences from which to draw inspiration for his music, songs that motivate us and trigger us into action.  Songs that remind us the beauty of life and lifts us up when we’re down and remind us who we are.

David’s new album “Begin” is to be released August 7, 2012 which will consist of covers of songs we all know and have enjoyed.  Cover songs cover all the bases.  Some artists obliterate the original but David has always managed to put a new sheen on any song while remaining faithful to the original arrangements.  He inventively revives every original and “Begin” should be no exception.

  

Hearing a cover song done right can be goose bump-inducing, heart rate-spiking and soul feeding. With hundreds and thousands of great songs out there, it is challenging to narrow down the list.

David voice doesn’t only express expertise and style but also reflects the soul; it’s a sounding board for thoughts and feelings.  He sings the perfect sound, his inner voice singing our hearts desires.

When you start listening to him one of the most important things is he keeps you relaxed his voice has this kind of quality to it, it’s like some kind of magic spell is being cast.

I have compiled a few personal choices of covers that might fit in with David’s intension for his new album. My hope is that one day I will be fortunate enough to hear him sing one of these lovely choices.

August 7^th can you please hurry?

 Reach - Gloria Estefan

Music of My Heart - N'Sync & Gloria Estefan

I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly

A New Day Has Come - Celine Dion

The Prayer - Celine Dion & Josh Groban

I'm Alive - Celine Dion