Close encounters of the David kind

img_0547Where do I begin? How do I find the words to describe these last few days? I’m not a prolific writer and I write pretty much the way I talk. I tend to ramble on and on if someone doesn’t stop me, except around David.  I am completely incoherent and either can’t say a word or I say something silly or off the wall,  as I did at the VIPs in Providence and AC, but I digress … See what I mean?

Like everyone else who had tickets for the originally scheduled shows, I was anxiously awaiting these shows. That is until the Christmas Tour was announced. Then I questioned whether I should go at all. Silly me!

You see, it’s not JUST about David anymore.  He is of course, the main reason we make all these travel plans months or weeks in advance, sometimes without a second thought.  He is our focus.

Our own meet & greet
But somewhere along the way, along with David, the socializing, the get-togethers, luncheons, dinners, the camaraderie with others who feel the same have become almost as important to us as our David.  Because of David we have forged great friendships, some of them long lasting, with wonderful people.

ManchesterOpenHand

Photo courtesy of our own Annie Leibovitz: djxox

I spent the last several days with three lovely ladies I met “in person” at David’s solo finale in Utah, SandyBeaches and Snow Angelz, TOfan and refnaf.  And I finally met “in person” so many others I had been looking forward to meeting for so long, so I could put faces to their words: happy, djxox, river, dawn, abrra, bebereader, marlie, Terry (from Tampa), Sunshine, Zoe, ninaf, conditioner, and so many others I had met at previous concerts.  It has become almost as exciting to meet with each other as it is to see David.  And I love it!

Providence is kind of a blur. I do recall before and during the VIP, I was a nervous wreck. You would have thought it was the first time I would be in HIS presence.  Sure enough, I became incoherent when it was my turn for the picture. He asked me where I was from as he had forgotten, and it seems I answered, turned and walked away as he supposedly was still talking to me. That’s what I was told. Abrra showed me video proof though, so I guess it’s true.  I didn’t mean to just walk away.  I just spaced out. We were allowed to take photos and video of the entire VIP, which was very cool.

Manchester Sneaks

..."sneaking" these in....

It’s show time
As for the concert itself, David exceeded my expectations.  He was on fire! It was worth the wait all these weeks. I knew I made the right decision to come to Providence and AC and regretted not going to Manchester as well.  I was very anxious for the AC concert.  TOfan, refnaf, SB and I flew out from Providence to Philly then drove to AC the following day.  It was Halloween and there was a party atmosphere in AC that night.  The four of us had dinner with KT, Lorna, John, Karin, Monica (starrynites), and Trish. It was a fun night! So many people “dressed up” and some were very interesting.

The day of the concert, we had brunch with KT, Lorna, and three ladies I have looked forward to meeting for a long time, bebereader, ninaf, and happy!!!  (If truth be told, meeting “happy” was one of the reasons I didn’t cancel my plans.)

Personal shopper
The VIP group was huge. Over 100 fans. It was held in a nice meeting room, nicer the than the previous VIPs I had attended, but again, no acoustic session. Instead we were herded (yep, like cattle) to the concert hall to hear David do his sound check. I was close to the end of the group and as we’re going in, I heard several fans tell David they like his T-shirt. He was up on stage looking fantastic. (See proof on the “sound check” videos).

As I got closer, I thought to myself, “Well, I’ll be &%#!” It’s a T-shirt I gave him! I knew it was a while ago, and I remembered it was in Albuquerque.  I bought it last minute when I was in Target the day before that concert. I liked the colours and smiley faces and I guess he liked it too.  Does he even realize how it makes us feel when he wears a shirt or scarf we pick out especially for him?  He certainly didn’t and couldn’t know I gave him that T-shirt. But it feels good anyway.

We were herded back to the meeting room for pictures.  I knew what I was going to say to him this time. I was determined to say something that made sense. As I was in line for the pics, a couple of people told me to let him know he’s wearing a shirt I gave him. I say oh no, I’m not going to do that!  My turn came up and of course all the “deep” thoughts I had, all the things I wanted to say to him just flew out the window.  I walked up to him, and I whispered “I like your shirt.”  He whispered back, “Thanks.” I asked quietly without moving my lips, “When did you get it?” He whispered back without moving his lips cause he’s trying to smile for the pic, “I don’t remember,” probably thinking what the heck is wrong with this woman? I just said “Oh.”

The picture was taken, and I turned to him and said, not whispering this time, “I’m so glad you made it here safely, but you really should have come with us on our flight!”  He chuckled and said, “I know!”  I’m sure he thinks there is something seriously wrong with me!  I don’t blame him in the least!  And I walked away embarrassed, thinking I wasted another opportunity to tell him how much I love and enjoy his Christmas From The Heart.

I had a great seat for the concert … dead centre, 10th row! He was beyond awesome. He was spectacular!  He is The Voice after all!  I could not take my eyes off  him.  He is so totally mesmerizing!  Sometimes I can’t believe I am there and he’s on stage. It’s almost a surreal feeling. Then it was over and I knew I would  “crash” in a few hours.  Coming down from the euphoric high after seeing David live on the stage larger than life is so hard, which is why we can’t wait for the next fix, the next concert.

ACmagnet

"SF must be out there ... I feel the pull of her magnetic force field!"

Fly the friendly skies … with David!
OK, so I guess I should explain my comment to him about “flying with us.” I get teased about being a “David magnet.” On the other hand, I KNOW it’s coincidence when David appears unexpectedly where I happen to be before or after some of his concerts.  I laugh at the comments, but when it keeps happening, it makes it hard to explain. (I really think it’s coincidence though, because it doesn’t happen at every concert.)

This time was very weird the way we had this passing encounter with David.  We got to the Providence airport and were checking in our luggage. I could not find my licence and the delay took about 10 minutes. Finally, the four of us got through security but at the end, as we waited for SB while security searched her “contraband,”  I got a tweet from David on my phone about how nice the security person was!   I KNEW he had to be coming through security. We looked over at the other line, saw Mike, then Kendra, and DAVID!! Then Ray.  We could not believe our eyes!

We all said hi to them. I think I said something like “fancy meeting you all here!”  We wished them Happy Halloween and we’ll see them in AC. I was totally focused on David, not quite believing we were looking at him!  We thought they may be on our flight. We were so excited, shaking and our hearts were beating a mile a minute on the inside! But on the outside, we acted cool, calm and collected!   TOfan, refnaf and SB thought it was my “David Magnet” at work. I think it’s coincidence. But there were the small delays and if we had not had those little delays, we never would have seen David.

We would have known he was in the airport somewhere from his tweet, but we never would have seen him in the flesh.  Turns out they took a much later flight and just happened to come to the airport very early at just the right time for our encounter. They were still on the tarmac when we were already in a car and on our way to AC.  That’s what I meant when I said they should have flown “with us.”

“David Magnet”? Nah! I would just say I have been very lucky!

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50 Responses to Close encounters of the David kind

  1. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    From Trish0400, prev. thread:

    I found you !!! 🙂 Took me forever to remember my wordpress user name and password, but YES persistence pays off !!

    Wanted to pop in and say HI and thanks !!! Had a great time in Atlantic City meeting TOfan, refnaf, sandybeaches, Silverfox, for dinner, hope I didn’t miss anyone !!! it was a blast and the concert of course was amazing !!

    Glad everyone made it home safe !!!
    I don’t know why I always have airport drama on my way home from concerts. I had to run from terminal B to terminal F in Philly, got off when the bus driver said US Airways…who knew there were 2 US Airways bus stops !!! Oh well I made it was the last one on the plane 🙂

    It’s always great seeing friends and making new ones at David concerts 🙂 Look forward to seeing you on winter/Christmas tour !!

  2. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    Trish!! *waves & hugs* So great meeting you in AC. Glad you made it home safe after your airport drama! 🙂

    SF, wow, thank you for sharing your amazing story … LOVED reading every word.

    Not sure what you can attribute your “magnetism” to, but it is undeniable and David is surely powerless to resist it (I’m feelin’ it myself! LOL).

    {{{power hugs}}}

  3. refnaf's avatar refnaf says:

    (((SF)))
    The entire weekend experience will be a treasured memory for me. Many parts of it were so surreal. Hearing David sing live is something that I will continue to do as long as I am able!!

    “somewhere along the way, along with David, the socializing, the get-togethers, luncheons, dinners, the camaraderie with others who feel the same have become almost as important to us as our David. Because of David we have forged great friendships, some of them long lasting, with wonderful people.” Amen to that. This part of being a fan has been the most surprising to me, and I am so thankful. It is like my entire world has been opened up, new places, new people, new experiences, and I have David to thank!

    Seeing David at the airport, after just talking about you being a “David magnet” seems more than coincidence to me. I really believe his heart connects to yours. thanks so much for sharing your heart with us. (((hug)))
    LOve the pic of David in your tshirt. haha

    TOfan, can’t believe you got those sneakers in there!

    (trish) **waves**

  4. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    SF – Fantastic recap & as only you can tell a story. You are quite “attractive” so I do believe in your “magnetic” properties. 🙂

    ref – I do so love TOfan’s sneaks here. It makes this story have “sole.” LOL….yeah, lame, I know 😉

  5. Angelica's avatar Angelica says:

    SF – Hope you are feeling much better. I read you were ill. Am still home with a fever myself and just loved reading your recap! How awesome and epic was that delayed concert trek for all of you! Worth the wait indeed.
    I agree totally about much of the joy of going to a David concert is derived from interacting with his close-knit fan community. Looking forward to meeting refnaf and YJfanofdavid in Cleveland! I still have lunch once a month with another nurse I met online and have driven to several concerts with. We have a blast and since we live in different cities, would never have met otherwise. All for the love of David!

  6. djafan's avatar djafan says:

    SF…

    I love your recaps! And I hope you’re feeling better. As much as you want to call this a coincidence…hmmmm I don’t know. I know I’ve told you before that you also have a magnetic personality, you have a certain vibe about you I felt when I met you in Del Mar, that may be the reason behind these encounters..who knows. I loved talking to you and hearing about this encounter over the phone. I have Bebe to thank for this, sharing her experience and her phone allowing me to talk to so many of you over the phone. You all sounded so excited and so friendly…it made my day. Hope you can all make it to the west coast for a David event someday.

  7. Dustin's avatar Dustin says:

    Awesome recap! I always love reading about run-in encounters with David. Thanks for sharing!

    – Dustin (=

  8. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    SF loved reading your recap! It took me there, especially at the airport with that nice security person.

    Sneaky TOfan sneaky

    djafan – west coast you say. My hubby and I are flying down for the Santa Rosa and San Francisco Christmas concerts… will you be going?

  9. djafan's avatar djafan says:

    awestruck….

    darn…I’m southern west coast, I’m going to Anaheim. Not able to make the the northern ones 😦

  10. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    Welcome, Dustin!!

    djafan, it was great to talk to you on Bebereader’s phone … a coast-to-coast call! lol

    Here’s a pre-interview sneak peek from the Salt Lake Tribune:

    I just got off the phone with David Archuleta, who will perform at Abravanel Hall in Utah on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.

    I will wait to write the article until next week, with the hopes of having it published here and in print on Nov. 15 or so.

    But here are a few tidbits from Utah’s favorite son. (Sorry, Donny. Maybe if you win “Dancing With the Stars,” but not until then.)

    David, who is learning guitar to go along with piano, is spending all this week and next week writing songs with producers as he works on an album with an unknown release date. He spent some time in Nashville several weeks ago and also wrote while he was there. “I’m learning how to become a songwriter,” he said.

    He has goals for his next album, though. “I just want my personality to come out,” he said. “I want this music to have some character — my character. I want my stories to be in here.”

    As for Halloween, he didn’t dress up. He was stuck on the tarmac with Demi Lovato for more than three hours.

    Rest here:

    http://bit.ly/3z6yg3

    Stuck on the tarmac … you’re right SF, he should’ve taken our flight! 😆

  11. beebee's avatar beebee says:

    {{{SF}}} LOVED your recap! (I love the way you write, btw, and always have. So there!) I think it’s high time you accept the fact that there is an invisible magnety voodooey thangy goin’ on between you and David and jez ROLL with it. (: “I’m not asking for an explanation…” *jump*jump*jump* (:

    Omyheck! “I’m learning how to become a songwriter” YES, David, let us hear YOUR stories! ❤ ❤

    … "guitar", new titles, extended songwriting in Nashville, NY songwriting, LA songwriting, plus upcoming concerts, caroling at mtv (gobsmacking formerly clueless "critics" along the way~yes, take THAT Mister Jeffrey Christ) writing a BOOK (fer pete's sake!), SPEECH, all this news of tv appearances, groovy interactive online concerts with 5 camera angles, interviews, hearbeatcafe … Just GOSH, already. *hyperventilates*

    PS: TOFan, (& Happy, wherever you are!) I love seeing you guys here at Snow Angelz. Gives me an acute case of the warm'n'fuzzies. (:

  12. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    some day djafan some day we will make it happen!

    beebee – “… “guitar”, new titles, extended songwriting in Nashville, NY songwriting, LA songwriting, plus upcoming concerts, caroling at mtv (gobsmacking formerly clueless “critics” along the way~yes, take THAT Mister Jeffrey Christ) writing a BOOK (fer pete’s sake!), SPEECH, all this news of tv appearances, groovy interactive online concerts with 5 camera angles, interviews, hearbeatcafe … Just GOSH, already. *hyperventilates*”

    wowza, when you write all down it’s quite amazing at how much he is doing!

  13. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    {{{beebee!!}}} warm fuzzies seeing you here too!

    … “guitar”, new titles, extended songwriting in Nashville, NY songwriting, LA songwriting, plus upcoming concerts, caroling at mtv (gobsmacking formerly clueless “critics” along the way~yes, take THAT Mister Jeffrey Christ) writing a BOOK (fer pete’s sake!), SPEECH, all this news of tv appearances, groovy interactive online concerts with 5 camera angles, interviews, hearbeatcafe…”

    Hey, you forgot “stalking SF” 😆

  14. djafan's avatar djafan says:

    yes awestruck some day for sure!

    beebee – “… “guitar”, new titles, extended songwriting in Nashville, NY songwriting, LA songwriting, plus upcoming concerts, caroling at mtv (gobsmacking formerly clueless “critics” along the way~yes, take THAT Mister Jeffrey Christ) writing a BOOK (fer pete’s sake!), SPEECH, all this news of tv appearances, groovy interactive online concerts with 5 camera angles, interviews, hearbeatcafe … Just GOSH, already. *hyperventilates*”

    My head is spinning!

  15. none's avatar silverfox says:

    Wow! I had no idea my post was going up so soon! I do like to go on & on! Kind of red-faced here!

    I have to say something to “The” beebee! Dang it, woman! I have missed you and your very cool way with words!! No one, I mean no one can surpass you when it comes to the way you describe any & every thing David! 😆

    Please say you’ll be back again & again!

    {{{hugs}}} & thank you TOfan & refnaf and everyone else!

  16. happy's avatar happy says:

    SF- I am so very glad that you didn’t cancel your plans! What a pleasure it was to finally meet my blogging inspiration, the warm and lovely Silverfox. 🙂

    Beebee- I have missed you!!!!! {{{{hugs}}}} 🙂

  17. KT's avatar KT says:

    SF: loved your recap. I like to refer to you as David’s lighthouse. He is drawn to those silver locks whenever you both are in the same vicinity. I had such a great time with all of you.

    Oh my heck…beebee…it is so good to see you here…I love your posts they make me smile. Please come back several times a day and give me a shot of beebeeisms.

    I am so glad my friend Trish made it over…come back Trish!!!!

  18. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    New MTV Interviews with Jim Cantiello about songwriting:

    Part 1:
    http://bit.ly/12n1bU

    Part 2:
    http://bit.ly/39Kajn

    Part 3:
    http://bit.ly/3n3Zfp

    My favourite part:
    “Things you may not get to talk about typically, you get to talk about in a song … because if I started a random conversation of something I’ve been thinking about, it might be a little awkward. But when it’s in a song, it isn’t as awkward …

    “You know, it’s like, [if I turned to you and said] ‘Let me pour out my heart and soul to you right now,’ it would be kinda weird … I think I’ve been able to do that more. I think people will get to know me better with this … with these songs.”

    Such a quixotic lad is he.

  19. Jukevan's avatar dawn65 says:

    SF .. my lovely lovely.. ever beautiful SF .. my dreams have all come true meeting you.

    I’m thrilled to read your recap. I’m glad you took the time to write it all out.

    Your close encounters of the David kind.. will forever go unmatched.

    But I CAN attest to your nervousness.. and it confused me SO much.. it was like you were meeting him the first time, when in reality, you’ve probably had more conversations with David then all of us combined.

    I love you always xoxo

  20. Angelica's avatar Angelica says:

    It’s been so fun reading about the fanvention that took place this past week. I would love to meet all of you someday.

    New video. I posted the inspiration behind it on TDC and had written the gist of it here but got kicked out by WordPress somehow when posting. So, rather than retyping it all, refer to my comment on TDC. 😆 Hope you enjoy.

  21. marlie7's avatar marlie7 says:

    SF: What a wonderful recap. It was so good to meet you (finally!) and to see all the other peeps there, too. A Brunch of very cool, intelligent ODD stricken women LOL

  22. marlie7's avatar marlie7 says:

    What is up with my avatar…..sheesh – off to gravatar to figure out the mixup.

  23. none's avatar silverfox says:

    Feeling good today, so off to work I go!

    Dawn, I didn’t understand it myself HE is the only person in the world who turns me to mush. I can’t explain it exactly, but I’m starting to have a little bit of an understanding of why. It has to do with these little unexpected passing encounters. 😉

    KT, {{hugs}}!!!

    Marlie, You are just as I pictured you! We will meet again and really would love to sit & talk with you more about our “deep” conversation & thoughts while we waited in the VIP line.

    Angelica..you are amazing! 😀

    Happy, meeting you (& kizzi) really was the deciding factor not to cancel my plans. so thank you! I was sad Kizzi couldn’t make it, but there’s Foxwoods to look forward to. 😆

    Thank you Snow Angelz, for allowing me to go on & on & on & on……

    Have a great day! See you later!

  24. Abrra's avatar Abrra says:

    Sf

    Did it ever occur to you that you are David’s guardian angel? That would explain the off stage encounters. Don’t they always involve some kind of transportation?

    Elevator, bus, airport……….keep up the good work. The prayer is keeping him safe under your watch. Will you be posting it over here?

    Abrra

  25. refnaf's avatar refnaf says:

    BeeBee!!!, what a whirlwind, this guy is!!! Can we keep up? I’ll die tryin’!

    Hi Dawn, Dustin, Marlie!!! Newbies FTW

    The new interview> can he be any more happy? Interesting that we now get a glimpse of how much pressure he was under for album #1. Can’t wait to see what story he will tell, how he will be expressing himself. I’ll start praying now that lots of his own material gets on album #2

    Whoa, Angelica, another awesome vid, very smooth operator he is.

    Abrra, me thinks you are on to something..

    Good day to all!

  26. SandyBeaches's avatar SandyBeaches says:

    Hey there, good morning. I have had company and therefore little use of the computer and that made me restless!

    It is great to see everyone and hear SF’s story and relive the adventure at least the part from Providence to Atlantic City.

    Seeing David in the airport was fun and having the first choice of seats on the new airplane I didn’t know what to do! We thought that he might be on the plane and where would they sit? So I started out in row one and moved to the back when the others came on board. Dang it he was on another flight and it was said in the rumor mill that he sang “Imagine” on the tarmac while they waited endlessly to leave…If it was true then lucky them.

    Anyway, we were blessed to be everywhere that we were and I am sure that the adventures will only strengthen the friendships on our sites….

    I believe that it was the meeting of the ‘on earth’ guardian angels…laugh all you want and call me crazy!

    SF, that shirt has made it to the BIG time!

    Bye for now,

    SB

  27. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    KT, I like your “lighthouse” comparison … SF is def. a beacon for us as well … it’s so cool to see other fans recognize her from youTube or elsewhere and rush over and get all flustered to meet her (almost as much as you know who) … hope I’m making you blush, SF! Feel free to go on & on & on whenever you like!

    *waves & hugs to marlie7, dawn65 & Abrra and SandyBeaches* wonderful to get to spend such “quality” time with you guys in person! ♥♥♥♥

    Angelica, drats, have to wait till I get home to watch your vid *drums fingers*

    Refnaf, so true about getting a glimpse of the pressure David was under to finish the first album. I’m pleasantly surprised he’s been given the space to take his time on this one. I honestly didn’t think he’d be allowed that luxury for another few years.

    Having the Christmas CD out there likely takes the pressure off having to get #2 out in the marketplace at lightning speed.

    And the encouragement and mentoring David’s getting with songwriting tells me Jive is not as clueless about his brilliant potential as we once thought.

    Let’s face it, his light shines so brightly, you’d have to live on the dark side of the moon not to see it.

  28. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    Happy,

    congrats on your Yanks winning!!

  29. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    Marile – {{{waves}}} Sorry I couldn’t get to AC to meet you.

    TOfan – A BIG AMEN to:

    And the encouragement and mentoring David’s getting with songwriting tells me Jive is not as clueless about his brilliant potential as we once thought.

    KT!!! Sorry I missed you in AC. Are you going to any Christmas Concerts.

    ref – I thought those 3 clips from the MTV interview gave alot of insight. I was very intrigued when he said he wanted songs that he writes and has the time to write, songs that he “likes,” songs more about him and his experience on his next album. That’s a huge bit of ALL RIGHT.

    And TOfan, I’ve been thinking he’s been giving the GREEN light to GO GO GO in many areas. His journey of growth in his career continues and we get to see it – HECK he tweets several times a day sharing it with whomever is out there.

  30. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    SB – Thanks for the wonderful note at TDC. I had a fabulous time getting to have a a warm, cozy chat with you last Thursday – Geeezzz, only 1 week ago. What Christmas Concerts are you attending?

  31. knotliser's avatar knotliser says:

    Greetings Snow Angelz!

    I am enjoying reading reports from people I got a chance to spend time with and those I hope to meet in the future. Many thanks to Kizzi for creating a warm, wonderful environment in Manchester to meet and get to know other devoted David fans. As much as each David concert I go to is as good as it gets, the wonderful thing is to know also that the best is yet to come.

    TOfan, many thanks to you, not the least of which is for sticking with me. The seats were great for experiencing the full on force of the Archuleta train. Everything is more with him: more confidence, more killer song variations, more volume and more screaming fans all of which make it more impossible not to keep coming back for more!

  32. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    off topic – Kaleidoscope (Thanksgiving Day show) has David on their Cast page. What a great write-up.

    David Archuleta is an amazing singer/songwriter. At the ripe old age of 10 he won the Children’s Division of the Utah Talent Competition. At 12 he won the Junior Vocalist Category of Star Search. At 16, he was one of the youngest contestants and runner up on the 7th season of American Idol. In September of 2008 he released his Self-Titled album on Jive Records, and his first single “Crush” debuted at #2 on The Billboard Hot 100 charts. He was listed as Forbes Magazine’s #2 Breakout Artist of 2008. That same year he won multiple Teen Choice Awards including “Best Love Song” and “Best Tour”. David toured the UK this year opening for McFly, sold out his headlining spring tour, and toured with Demi Lovato this past summer. In September David won an Alma Award for “Breakout Artist”.
    He’s appeared on iCarly and Hannah Montana, dueting with Miley Cyrus on “I Don’t Know Why”.

    http://www.womenandcancer.com/thecast.html

  33. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    knotlister – “Everything is more with him: more confidence, more killer song variations, more volume and more screaming fans all of which make it more impossible not to keep coming back for more!”

    Oh yeah, and for me life is more.

  34. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    Knotliser – It was wonderful to finally meet you. I enjoyed our chat. And Noni told me all about your wool and weaving discussion. I love fabrics and weaves.

    Off Topic: Jim Cantiello just left a comment at MJ’s Blog where they are discussing the information that is out about songs on his new album whenever that happens (hopefully next year.) —–> http://bit.ly/1euRA8

    jambajim
    11/05/2009 at 1:27 pm
    “Hi guys – Archie isn’t working with Mat Kearney. Just his producer. I think it’s an awesome fit. I love how Kearney’s last album sounds. I described it to Mat as “underwater rock.” (He had a good laugh about that, but finally conceded and understood what I meant.) It has a very nice dreamlike feel to it. Yet still sounds clear and analog-y. I HATE how pop/rock albums are now mastered within an inch of their lives and it just sounds like a wall of digital noise. Kearney’s stuff always sounds clean. I hope we get to hear those songs. Would love to hear David’s voice on a really well-produced song.”

    His comment is like #19 (but comments aren’t numbered).

    JambaJim ROCKS!

  35. TOfan's avatar TOfan says:

    Kizzi, thanks for the Jim Cantiello quote:

    “I HATE how pop/rock albums are now mastered within an inch of their lives and it just sounds like a wall of digital noise. Kearney’s stuff always sounds clean. I hope we get to hear those songs. Would love to hear David’s voice on a really well-produced song.”

    I think I want to marry this guy.

  36. refnaf's avatar refnaf says:

    Knotliser, “everything is more with David” perfectly said. That describes it!

    This Jim Cantiello guy has certainly seen the Archumagic, woot!

  37. refnaf's avatar refnaf says:

    Sending condolences to (((pastel))) who lost her husband. Here is a group card link

    http://www.groupcard.com/c/kgto_2OHf9i

  38. Abrra's avatar Abrra says:

    ref
    Thank you for alerting us to the card site. When one of our online family hurts, so do we all.

    Abrra

  39. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    ref – thanks for the link.

    Wishing Peace, Prayer and Blessings to all.

  40. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    thank you refnaf for the link

  41. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    Yes, YEs, YES – Sean Daly of the St Pete Times is NOT a David fan. He is a Christmas music aficionado extraordinaire. He is very over the top snarky (well maybe plain mean) about David but he LOVED CFTH.

    Go here: http://www.tampabay.com/features/music/cue-the-christmas-cheer-give-these-seasonal-selections-a-spin/1049309

    GRADE: B+

    David Archuleta

    Christmas From the Heart (19/Jive)

    Quick, somebody punch me in the face! I must be going soft, because there’s something about the American Idol Muppet’s Christmas album that . . . I really like. Archuleta comes off as some sort of Disneyfied castrato, a cherubic eunuch. Over robust synths, the kid absolutely nails such churchly standards as Joy to the World and Angels We Have Heard on High. It’s quite lovely, actually. That said, the ridiculous album art features Archie sporting one of his classic who-me smirks, as if he’s just peeked at his first Playboy. (Hey, I liked the disc. It’s a start.)

    Ah, this is sooo sweet: The haters are lovin’ the music.

  42. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    Kizzi – another one bites the dust

  43. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    Looks like a quiet news day. Most excitement was David’s tweet:

    “Soup’s On!” And his 268,520 followers all tweeted back at once…or, hmmm…it seemed like that. Didn’t know there were so many different soups in the world.

    Mmm-Mmmm Good!

  44. refnaf's avatar refnaf says:

    lol about that review …. they just can not deny that David cans sing!!!
    The album art is lame… so he got that right too.

  45. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    David’s latest tweet – “Bah, those stinkin’ little brain farts. No fun to have while writing a song. Haha.”

    He just cracks me up!

  46. awestruck's avatar awestruck says:

    Oops this is his last tweet – “All right, finished writing for the day. I feel like dancing now. Too bad I can’t dance.”

    Oh yes you can David, I know you have it in you.

  47. none's avatar silverfox says:

    Can you believe David thinks he can’t dance? He’s Latino, so of course he CAN dance! 😆

    Good night & sweet dreams Snow Angelz!

  48. SandyBeaches's avatar SandyBeaches says:

    What great reading here tonight.

    Kizzi, I will be attending the November 24th concert in SLC and the finale in Westbury. How about yourself?

    SB

  49. Kizzi's avatar Kizzi says:

    Hi SB:

    I’m going to Mashantucket (Foxwoods), Montclair and maybe SLC on 11/24 (have business trip tentative in that neck of the woods). Maybe I’ll see you there – I’ll be taking the red eye east after the concert if it works out.

  50. none's avatar silverfox says:

    There’s more leaves to mulch with the mulch mower so off I go “cruising” with the mower while listening to David. Makes any chore more fun!

    Have a great day Snow Angelz! See ya later!

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