What a wonderful way to end a crazy year, indeed!!!

Posted on 12/11/2020 by TOfan

It really is like Christmas every day! A David Archuleta StageIt concert last Saturday, another one tomorrow night, a bunch of interviews, podcasts and videos… oh my!

And now THIS AMAZING SONG!!! It makes my heart happy. The sweet simplicity, the memories of pre-pandemic Christmases, and HIS VOICE! Beautifully front and centre and sounding like dark chocolate with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Love this video too… cool to get a look at what goes on in the songwriters’ room, cats and dogs and all, lol.

And can we talk about his Covid hair?? Miss it tbh hahaha. It may need a post of its own! 🙂

So how about you guys??? Thoughts?? Flailings?? Bring. It. On.

p.s.

Here’s David’s upcoming concert sched (courtesy of the lovely & amazing Janey):

–Dec. 12: StageIt with Lyceum and Choir, CLICK HERE.

–Dec. 14: Temple Square Light the World performance, CLICK HERE.

–Dec 16: BYUI Center Stage (rebroadcast of past David performance), CLICK HERE.

–Dec. 23: Maverick Center one-night-only live concert, hopefully they’ll be videos!

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Other recent goodies!

Hour-long podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-archuleta-ep-467-the-cultural-hall/id459622595?i=1000501806276

35-minute Interview where David “Talks Millennial & Gen Z Issues of Finding Happiness, Stress, Therapy Sessions”

30-minute virtual concert in Studio 5, SLC https://www.facebook.com/9283064321/videos/710804636218195/

5-minute Studio 5 interview where he talks about taking ’90s hip-hop dance lessons (!!!!)… video taken by the lovely Shirley!!

Dec. 11th Good Things Utah appearance (this page has two videos, an interview & David’s live performance of Christmas Every Day): CLICK HERE.

David Archuleta & Paul Cardall, My Heart Beats For You

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How awesome was David Archuleta’s holiday show last night??!

Posted on 12/06/2020 by TOfan

Yes, that is a rhetorical question BUT PLEASE DISCUSS!!!!!

(My hubby watched with me… or I should say, put up with me leaping up to dance like a crazy person during Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & CED and bawl my eyes out during Silent Night, OHN and Winter in the Air (it’s just soooo beautiful!!!)… and his comment afterward was, “that seemed really short”… that’s Guy code for, “that was awesome!!” 🙂 )

What did you guys like the most?

How incredible David’s voice sounded?? The awesome band?? That cool camera work, like back on Idol days?? The setlist?? That he was able to still squeeze in his stories?? That he was reading our comments even before the show?? (Hope he saw me say, “It’s not Christmas until David sings.” 🙂 ) His cool haircut?? And boots?? 🙂

Soooooo, what did you guys think???

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIcPD6nnybl/

p.s. I do wish StageIt would make the show viewable for ticket holders for 24 or 48 hours (like some of the other platforms)… there’s too much awesomeness to process in just a single viewing of a David Archuleta concert!! Plus, if peeps have a work conflict, or something. #justsayin

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Therapy appreciation post

Posted on 11/02/2020 by TOfan

Since there’s not much else going on this week 😳 … I thought I’d share my appreciation for David Archuleta‘s Therapy Sessions – The Lost Sessions, in particular the song Therapy.

 

Where do I begin, though?

The understated way it opens, like David’s just chatting with you about how it’s goin’?

That voice…?

The way he hits you with killer lines like “When I look at you I wanna see forever”? I mean, COME ON!!

Or when the beat picks up and this delicious groove slides under your skin and starts your shoulders shimmying…

And before you know it, you’re gliding around the living room, arms swaying in the air like a wheat field… like hypothetically, I mean….

And that voice…

Or when the chorus kicks in… “imma need some therapy” and you realize he’s so smitten with this person (yes, I did just use the word “smitten”) that he doesn’t want to ruin it all again, that he’s willing to get the help he needs to try and make it work this time because that is how much he cares.

CUE FLOODS OF TEARS!!!!!!

And that voice…

And through it all there’s this super cool vibe and infectious percussion — and rhythm is a dancer (to quote legendary ’90s Eurodancers Snap!) — so you must DAAAAANCE!!!!

And then my favourite part:

I guess I always build fences around me
But I want to build a gate and let you in
So we can lay on the grass and be happy
It’s a beautiful life

CUE MORE FLOODS OF TEARS!!!!

Then the layers of grooviness continue to build until there’s only one inevitable thing to do:

INSTRUMENTAL WITH DREAMY VOCALIZATION DANCE BREAK!!!

Did I mention that voice?

And then it’s all over even though it feels like it just started and without realizing you’ve done it, you must have it the replay button so it never really does have to be over.

This time I don’t want to break break… up

Um, I clearly need some therapy. 😳

How about you guys??? Thoughts?! Ramblings?!

p.s.

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First virtual Archupalooza was real-life amazing!

Posted on 08/22/2020 by TOfan

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Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

And did I mention, Wow!?

How awesome was David Archuleta’s virtual StageIt show last night??!!!! There’s nothing like D’Arch live… even when he’s in his living room and you’re in yours, lol.

I did have some technical difficulties however. Not with my tech but my brain. I kind of squinted through the whole thing then realized I hadn’t switched to my distance glasses. #archubrain in full effect.

He did SOOOO many of my faves!!! Paralyzed! Patient!! (I may have screamed when he read my “it’s my jaaammmmm” comment… okay, full disclosure, I did scream, windows may have rattled)… ELEVATOR!!!!!!! Def. screamed at that one! 

And I’m sure I’m not the only one who turned on their phone flashlight and waved it through tears during Glorious. Right? RIGHT??!!

And he blew us all a kiss at the end… what??!!!

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PLUS, sooooo great that he did an encore and answered a couple of questions.

I have always wondered what his favourite colour is!! 😉

Seriously though, what a thoughtful and helpful answer about depression… “be compassionate to yourself”… I love that and will remember that. And am very happy David’s going to do that for himself, too. Because he deserves all the happiness and love and I so wish he could’ve heard us all screaming and cheering. Hopefully he felt that through the tsunami wave of comments rolling across the feed!

It was so cool to see so many concert buddies in the chat, and fans from around the globe.

Here’s the setlist courtesy of Archuleta Philippines:

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And we’re getting a deluxe version of Therapy Sessions! And a Switch video!! … Okay, we kinda knew all that but it was still amazing to hear David say it out loud. 🙂 

Sidenote: I had planned to watch the show on my computer, which has a huge screen, but my hubs kept insisting on hooking up my laptop to our TV using a cable… I told him I didn’t mind watching on the computer but then I clicked in when he sat with me and was glued to the whole show, hahaha. Turns out, he wanted to watch it too, “but I’ll probably go get some things done” and then he never left the room. lololol *busted* 🙂 🙂 🙂

The Power of The Archuleta!!!

Some great clips from the show on insta from:

Tara here

and

Kristine here

And the lovely and amazing Melissa shared some tidbits from the VIP afterwards on her insta, here.

And from Team Archie!

Lisa:

And our beloved Kari!!!

SO HOW ABOUT YOU GUYS???!!! What was your favourite part???

 

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David Archuleta goes all out!

Posted on 08/13/2020 by TOfan

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Putting this here in case anyone missed it. And you CANNOT miss this!

Their hashtag #davidarchuletagoesallout was perfect!!! He even showed us his muscles! *DEADDDDDD*

This whole interview was pure GOLD!!!

“It’s dark because it’s night time”??!!

“What are you Willy??”

And I totally lost it when he pulled out the whiteboard. omigosh he is some kinda wonderful.

And at the end, David getting distracted by a floating hair, and then frightened by the dog at his leg, was CLASSIC David… reminded me of some his vlogs from back in the day. (Falling off the chair, anyone? 🙂 )

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Also love that Brady Bills was watching and posted these clips!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDz5YIYh9J4PEezvgcZgt3xiDa52T-UtkXBlhw0/

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Buffchuleta

Posted on 08/05/2020 by TOfan

Wow, this video has inspired me to toss my M&Ms and start working out!

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A little glimpse into how exercise has helped me stay not just physically, but mentally healthy (especially during pandemic life, where Cory and I would meet at the park). I have a hard time committing to things so it’s been important to have an accountability partner in working out with @cory_grant_adams80. When I’m traveling on the road, I find accountability from friends, band members, or even YouTube videos that keep me focused and on a routine. I’m not perfect with it, but the effort to improve and discipline myself has paid off and I feel much better for it! What ways can you get on a routine and find accountability? If you’ve already found ways share what has helped you!⁣ ⁣ 🎥: @joshflintstone

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bahahaha… sorry, just checking to see if you’re still with me! 🙂

Seriously though, if anyone could inspire such an event to transpire, it would be David Archuleta.

I mean… come ON! Don’t these motivate you to start screen capping, I mean, exercising??! [Some ace ones here on the lovely & amazing @rhiminee’s Tumblr, by the by.]

I do walk every day, does that count?? A smidge?

And his video did remind me that I’d missed lunch, so there’s that.

Whatever keeps our guy on track for good physical and mental health is OK, All Right by me.

And I’m totally with him on the loud noises thing… I am so sensitive to having the radio or TV turned up too loud, or people with scream-y voices… I think it’s because my mom’s Italian and she yelled her way through my childhood, lol… in a loving way, but still. 🙂

So what did you guys think?? Are you heading out to flip tires? Find a guy named Cory? Scarf fries? No judgment here, my friends.

p.s.

Here it is on YouTube.

Views be multiplying. 🙂

p.p.s.s.

Thought David deserved one of these. 🙂

DA_2020

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David on Jennette McCurdy’s podcast… I. am. not. okay.

Posted on 07/29/2020 by TOfan

 

omigosh this podcast

THIS. PODCAST.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empty-inside/id1524250628

I think I cried my way through most of it.

How brave of David (and Jennette) to open up like this… to share his experiences with his dad, and talk about Jeff’s abusive behaviour and how it scarred him, in the hope it will help someone else.

It’s a miracle to me that David didn’t just crash and burn and leave the industry altogether, like so many other young performers who are thrust in the spotlight at a young age by overbearing stage parents who continue to try and control them.

I admire so much that he sought help, and is still working hard to slay all those demons… and that he’s so compassionate towards his dad that he’s tried to better understand him.

I’m listening to Therapy Sessions now and, boy, do those songs ever take on even more meaning.

In David’s last Christmas tour, he talked about dealing with negative voices… I guess now we know where those come from. 😦 😦 😦 😦

How about you guys??? Thoughts???!!!!

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Couldn’t you listen to David talk all day??! (rhetorical Q)

Posted on 07/06/2020 by TOfan

Run, don’t walk, to this amazing podcast interview with David!

Listen HERE.

Loved the whole thing but especially near the end when David talked about how happy he was to have fans who are kind.

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*SOBS*

Congrats to the lovely and amazing Kristin for winning the contest and sending in that great question about trust… wow, talk about deep thoughts! Love what David said about finding those people with “light” who will listen without judgment or trying to control you. GREAT advice!!!

How about you guys??!!! What was your favourite part??!!

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New songwriter session is up!

Posted on 06/18/2020 by TOfan

I’ve been Patient (*hides*) and finally got to see the songwriter/producer Zoom chat session for my top fave song of the album (of the new songs, that is 🙂 )… PATIENT!!! … with the LA team of Chantry Johnson* and Kyle Neal.

(You can also watch HERE on D’s IGTV.)

Spoiler: Turns out Patient is about David and relationships. Did NOT pick that up from the song itself, lol. (David you are a sly one.)

Cowriter Chantry let that slip early in this chat and I swear you can see David blush when he mentions it. 🙂

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Loved when David played the sections with the birds tweeting in the background… HAD NOT NOTICED THAT!!!

And to think that he was still adding ad lib vocals as recently as early March???!!! Just before lockdown???!!! Omigosh, it really hit me how fortunate we are that he finished this album just in time or it would not be blessing our ears right now, when we need it most!!!

And not that I’m psychic but just yesterday I tweeted about how the Patient background vocals were blowing my mind! (Still are!) 🙂

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Sidenote: WHO ELSE NEEDS TO HEAR THE UNRELEASED SONG “I’M NOT ALONE”???!!!!

Just putting it out there that since Therapy Sessions is only 10 songs (for comparison, Postcards in the Sky was a very generous 16)… wouldn’t it be great if David released a DELUXE version of TS next year (since COVID-19 totally stole his promo thunder this year 😦 ) with a few additional unreleased songs?? (Like he did with Winter in the Air??)TM

So, what about you guys?? Where does Patient rank in your TS faves list?? What was your favourite part of this songwriter/producer session?? Inquiring minds (MINE!) need to know!!!

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*btw David’s face when Chantry was adjusting his car, or phone, or whatever, was priceless!

p.s.

Also loved David’s insta live with Marie Osmond for The Talk (watch HERE). One part that stood out to me was when Marie asked him about how his anxiety and mental health issues were faring with everything going on in the world right now. It almost looked like David got a little choked up when he said that he’d been feeling overwhelmed, having panic attacks…

…and he said, “you feel the pain that everyone else is going through and I had to let myself just let it out, get my emotions out and shed a few tears to feel the pain we feel in the world right now, and I think you have to let yourself feel that, so you can be more understanding to everything going on, and make room for opportunity to…” and then Marie cut in… it struck me that he just released this whole album about his mental health struggles and so I’m glad he knows when to practice self-care and take a step back from social media, even if we miss him when he does. ❤

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Dr. Archuleta is now in session….

Posted on 05/20/2020 by TOfan

… with the cure to quarantine blues!!!!

YOU GUYYYYYYSSSSSSSSS!!!!! THIS ALBUM! THESE SONGS!!! THIS ALBUM!!!!

 

Download/stream it now HERE.

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Confession: I was expecting this record to be good but nowhere in my wildest dreams did I imagine it would be this good! For real!

He does things with this melodies and rhythms and lyrics and building the songs and HIS VOICE! that I didn’t even know were possible.

When will I ever learn not to underestimate The Archuleta?! 🙂

He subversively takes the inner struggles of his mind and the dark places we all go and spins them into infectious, rollicking bops! Who would think that would be such a magical, uplifting, life-affirming combination, BUT IT IS!!!!

(Sorry, not sorry, for all the all caps… IT’S THAT KIND OF DAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!)

I don’t want to dissect every song because I feel that takes some of the magic away, but, of the brand new songs we hadn’t heard yet, I will say that my first gut reaction, puts Patience as my fave for now (I am a sucker for that soulful pop, R&Bish vibe), closely followed by The Good in the Bad (THAT CHORUS!!!!!), and a tie between Future Self/Brave/Switch/You Worry. 🙂

Fave lyric so far: “Fear is like a magnet, keeps pulling you down” (Good in the Bad)… like, whoah, lightbulb moment!!

HOW ABOUT YOU GUYS??!!!! THOUGHTS??!!!

p.s.

AND HOW AWESOME WAS THAT ACOUSTIC LIVE???!!! HIS VOIIIIICE!!! Okay, I’m done, lol… I’m dying to know what you guys think!!!

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