David Archuleta - Season 7

[calamari]

Originally Posted by TopCatDC

I'll wager that David's fans are people that are moved by melody; that we cry when we hear the slow plaintive violin in Shindler’s List and can’t stand still when we hear in Irish band pulling out the stops in a pub.

However, other people are more in tune with a song’s lyric; its message. If you’re a lyric person, you ain’t gonna like li’l David. David is… I was going to say he’s terrible at interpreting a lyric, but that’s not it. He has the good sense to stay away from overworking a lyric and taking it in the wrong direction. He just tends to pretty much deal with the lyric as little as possible and concentrate on making his beautiful music.

Have I told you lately how brilliant you are? IMHO, you are exactly right in this part and have put together a much more coherent and musically literate explanation of what I've been griping and whining about for all these weeks.

Since pop music involves lyrics, I don't think I'd ever get on board for a theory of music that allows for ignoring or downplaying their meaning, but I enjoyed the insight from your point of view.

[Google]

 

[waspylookin]

I don't have time to read all 63 pages of posts here on Archuleta, but has anybody commented on the fact that he consistently gets down into kind of a tense, crouched, stomach-crunch position when he trying to hit the notes out of his reach? Every time it ends up being a cringe-inducing moment too, because he typically can't hit the note, as much as he's trying. Maybe in a few years of maturing.

In contrast to David Cook who hits those difficult notes with his head up HIGHER for the more difficult notes out of the usual range, and confidently nailing the note.

Just something I've noticed.

[Uncle David]

Originally Posted by TopCatDC

I agree… and I’ll expand on that.

An attempt to specifically ascribe motive to a group to which you do not belong is a fool's errand. Although it was an admirable attempt, I can tell you that you were off the mark as far as this David A fan is concerned. One example...

I happen to love lyrical content. For instance, I don't care for Country music. However, I loved the lyrics to the Rascal Flatts song that Carrie Underwood sang in her season. Would I buy the album based on the lyrics? No! Am I able to listen and enjoy the song based solely on the lyrics? Yup!

My appreciation for David A's ability as a musician is only one factor. I happen to like him on many other levels. The fact that you don't agree with my opinion doesn't lessen my opinions validity. I enjoy listening to, and watching, David perform, but I hate liver and cooked spinach. To each their own.

ETA:

Originally Posted by waspylookin

In contrast to David Cook who hits those difficult notes with his head up HIGHER for the more difficult notes out of the usual range...

David C. has to hold his head up higher because he screams the high notes. A fact that, were he a woman, would be noted in every other post. (i.e. Carley, Syesha, etc)

Let me say that the only AI song I have purchased from iTunes was Billie Jean. Clearly I have nothing against David C. In fact, I rather like him, and wouldn't be sad if he won this season. But, what say we have a little gender equality around here and admit that, controlled or not, he screams the high notes.

[shanskill]

I agree with you Uncle David. I have liked David A. for the entire season. I not only enjoy hearing him but enjoying watching him perform too. Every one of them have had some weird little quirks that are distracting at times but when you enjoy a performer, you are able to ignore it. The "goshes" and other mild-mannered actions he has are endearing and are a welcome change from other teens I come in contact with. The bottom line is...he's got a great voice. I also like David Cook and will be happy with either of them winning which is a first for me. I generally have a clear favorite but I don't this season.

[bee stung lips]

Originally Posted by Just Sayin

He doesn't have the "IT" factor whatsoever that is needed to really excel and sell records.

This is exactly why I can't figure out why Simon et al. are singing his praises much as they are. Simon is the one who has always claimed that the Americal Idol winner should have that "it" factor. Well David A isn't anywhere in the running as far as having the "it" factor is concerned. Nice little voice, but zero performance skills, zero charisma, zero maturity level, zero personability.

He's far to awkward and immature to win this contest. This kid has yet to even puberty.

[Veruka]

Originally Posted by bee stung lips

This is exactly why I can't figure out why Simon et al. are singing his praises much as they are. Simon is the one who has always claimed that the Americal Idol winner should have that "it" factor. Well David A isn't anywhere in the running as far as having the "it" factor is concerned. Nice little voice, but zero performance skills, zero charisma, zero maturity level, zero personability.

He's far to awkward and immature to win this contest. This kid has yet to even puberty.

Simon also said in a Blender magazine interview that he thinks David Cook deserves to win. So perhaps he is taking the X factor into consideration.

[Broadway]

Originally Posted by Uncle David

My appreciation for David A's ability as a musician is only one factor. I happen to like him on many other levels. The fact that you don't agree with my opinion doesn't lessen my opinions validity. I enjoy listening to, and watching, David perform, but I hate liver and cooked spinach. To each their own.

If I might add my own concession in here...I would have to say that, if I had absolutely zero knowledge of who this kid is and if I did not watch him on screen, I could more easily acknowledge that he has a good voice. (How's that for a backhanded compliment? ) In fact, I have said quite often in my posts that I think he does have a great voice when he is singing louder or in a higher register. I just happen to think his lower register stinks. I just think he needs more time and a bit more development as a performer. I might absolutely ADORE the kid in 3-4 years. There's a great potential in that.

And I don't much respect nor care for him as a person. I think the poor kid has been emotionally stunted by a controlling parent and he comes across as 12 years old instead of 17. People keep making concessions for him being "so young", but c'mon... the kid is 17 years old and should be nearly going out on his own. My 9 year old nephew is more articulate than this poor kid who cannot put together a sentence to save his life. The "oh my gosh"es that came out of his mouth in his hometown video were embarrassing for a kid of his age. I can understand him being overwhelmed and nervous, but when you place his reaction next to fellow teenagers like Jordin Sparks, Kevin Covais, John Stevens, Diana DeGarmo, Jasmine Trias, etc... he is miles and miles behind in terms of maturity. And I feel sorry for him... I don't hate him. And I certainly don't disregard or intend to disrespect those of you who do like him.

David C. has to hold his head up higher because he screams the high notes. A fact that, were he a woman, would be noted in every other post. (i.e. Carley, Syesha, etc)

Let me say that the only AI song I have purchased from iTunes was Billie Jean. Clearly I have nothing against David C. In fact, I rather like him, and wouldn't be sad if he won this season. But, what say we have a little gender equality around here and admit that, controlled or not, he screams the high notes.

I can acknowledge the above, but with a disagreement on the comparison. I don't see it as David Cook screaming as much as he is singing loudly. I don't know how to explain it properly, but Cook doesn't lose the quality of tone nor substance in his voice like a lot of the women do when we (the collective "we", of course..heh) complain of their screaming and screeching. Syesha's voice, unfortunately, would get incredibly tinny, sharp, and piercing when she would sing loudly. Cook's voice is louder because he's putting the rocker edge to it. We've seen through his falsetto that it isn't a matter of him attempting to hit a note that he cannot reach.

That's just my unbiased opinion.

[bee stung lips]

Originally Posted by Veruka

Simon also said in a Blender magazine interview that he thinks David Cook deserves to win. So perhaps he is taking the X factor into consideration.

Perhaps. But it seems he was pulling for David A over Syesha, when clearly Syesha had it all over him as for as the "it" factor goes.

[mbcrowder]

Originally Posted by Uncle David

A fact that, were he a woman, would be noted in every other post.

If he were a woman, the fact that would be noted in every other post would be that horrid facial hair.

[Veruka]

Originally Posted by bee stung lips

Perhaps. But it seems he was pulling for David A over Syesha, when clearly Syesha had it all over him as for as the "it" factor goes.

On the right night with the right song, I'd agree that Syesha has the it factor far more than David. However, on the other nights, not so much. Let's not forget that prior to the ALW week, Syesha was in danger of going home because she had a nice voice but was so painfully boring.