Category Archives: Fan experience

In praise of @DavidArchie song leaks

Posted on 08/02/2013 by TOfan

Yes, I know leaking songs hurts the artist/songwriter (unless it’s intentional to build buzz)… that’s why I ALWAYS buy my music if it’s available for sale. But hey, sometimes it’s not. Does that mean we shouldn’t listen? You tell me. … Continue reading →

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You are the song playing so softly in my heart

Posted on 07/31/2013 by TOfan

A David friend asked me an interesting question yesterday … “Have you listened to David today and if so, which song/songs? Just curious :)” My first response was, “Have you met me???” And then I thought back to my bus … Continue reading →

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@DavidArchie and Sara *space* Bareilles

Posted on 07/17/2013 by TOfan

I know I did a previous post about Sara’s video for “Brave” but don’t worry, this blog isn’t morphing into a Sara Bareilles fansite. (Although she is pretty awesome.) I wanted to post this Idolator story on Sara because it … Continue reading →

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@DavidArchie lessons learned

Posted on 07/09/2013 by TOfan

“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.” ~ J.K. Rowling I’m posting this quote because … Continue reading →

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DA’s GBA: I love you like a love song, baby

Posted on 07/03/2013 by TOfan

A big Happy 4th of July!!!! to our dear neighbours in the U.S.! tbh, I didn’t really know any Americans B-D (before David)… and it’s been enlightening, horizon-broadening and downright fun to get to know some of you lovely peeps … Continue reading →

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Grading David duet partners

Posted on 06/26/2013 by TOfan

For a solo artist, David Archuleta is an amazing duet partner. That’s a tough thing for many solo performers to pull off. They’re used to singing alone in the spotlight and the sensitivity and ear it takes to blend and … Continue reading →

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The waiting game

Posted on 06/20/2013 by TOfan

I know we’re all about #DA2014 but what does that mean exactly? Does it mean David will step off the plane in 2014 and tweet, “in Utah”? Does it mean he’ll take a few months, or longer, to reconnect with … Continue reading →

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OHN soundcheck

Posted on 06/18/2013 by TOfan

Geez, yet another vid I somehow missed (probably ‘cuz I was still in Announcement shock when it was posted :shock:). Thx. @kimak for tweeting! It’s a rehearsal vid shot on a cellphone before the SLC MKOC show. Wow, just wow. … Continue reading →

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I wanna see you sing Brave

Posted on 06/17/2013 by TOfan

Love love LOVE this new Sara Bareilles song and can’t wait for David to hear it… and sing it! The music, the message, the whole enchilada. You can be amazing You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a … Continue reading →

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The lure of the dark side

Posted on 06/15/2013 by TOfan

In this time of David drought, we may find ourselves venturing to places online we swore we’d stay away from. Places that rankle us. Make us cringe. Places that bring out our dark side. We hate ourselves afterward, of course, … Continue reading →

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