Comments on: American Idol Season 7 Top 2 Vocal Masterclass: David Cook, American Idol and David Archuleta,Runner-up http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: erin920 http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5972 erin920 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:30:56 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5972 I am so happy he signed to Jive...they know how to promote their artists very well. David A. is just one of those rare talents...to me, he is more unique than Cook, not to mention a much better singer. I am so happy he signed to Jive…they know how to promote their artists very well. David A. is just one of those rare talents…to me, he is more unique than Cook, not to mention a much better singer.

]]> By: masterclasslady http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5969 masterclasslady Tue, 27 May 2008 14:00:03 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5969 Thank you Kariann. Yes, I agree - Randy was really generous with his comments after David A.'s performances. I've never seen him like that and I was often wondering if he was, perhaps, flattering him in an effort to woo him into collaborating on a CD with him. Just a fleeting thought at the time, because he has since signed with JIVE in a big way. Thank you Kariann. Yes, I agree – Randy was really generous with his comments after David A.’s performances.

I’ve never seen him like that and I was often wondering if he was, perhaps, flattering him in an effort to woo him into collaborating on a CD with him. Just a fleeting thought at the time, because he has since signed with JIVE in a big way.

]]> By: kariann1 http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5968 kariann1 Tue, 27 May 2008 03:56:22 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5968 Oh my goodness! Please forgive my errors in the above post. Oh my goodness! Please forgive my errors in the above post.

]]> By: kariann1 http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5967 kariann1 Tue, 27 May 2008 03:54:43 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5967 MCL, I went back to read what you wrote when David C. sang 'Hello' and found Kelsey's post quite interesting. "I feel badly for David Archuleta in a way. I’m sick of all the hype about him, but that’s not his fault, you know? He’s not doing anything differently than anyone else is - the judges just happen to be heaping the praise on him, and the media decided to pick it up." Kelsey opinion is reflective of what ended up happening right to the end. Seeing Randy's jump out of his his seat after David's last performance made me feel uncomfortable. Why continue with that kind of pressure on David A.? There were weeks when he just with overboard with the praise. MCL, that column proves you know your business! Brava! MCL, I went back to read what you wrote when David C. sang ‘Hello’ and found Kelsey’s post quite interesting.

“I feel badly for David Archuleta in a way. I’m sick of all the hype about him, but that’s not his fault, you know? He’s not doing anything differently than anyone else is – the judges just happen to be heaping the praise on him, and the media decided to pick it up.”

Kelsey opinion is reflective of what ended up happening right to the end. Seeing Randy’s jump out of his his seat after David’s last performance made me feel uncomfortable. Why continue with that kind of pressure on David A.? There were weeks when he just with overboard with the praise.

MCL, that column proves you know your business! Brava!

]]> By: chaqueminute http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5961 chaqueminute Sun, 25 May 2008 07:03:42 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5961 MCL, I have a question that I have been meaning to ask for years now and I'm sure you probably already covered it - but the issue of the "upper register" and "lower register" still escape me. Is there an easy way to explain it? I don't think it is just high notes and low notes. As for the Davids-I've never seen so much graciousness on stage before. Watching them after the show ended has been more pleasurable to me than during the season. I would be proud to be the mother of either of these young men. David Cook was incredible gracious and inclusive to Lil David and Lil David returned the graciousness. Watching their exit interviews has been a lot of fun. David Cook is incredibly articulate and humble. Archie is sweet and will get better at interviews as he gets older. He has trouble completing his thoughts without giggling but that will come with time. I was amazed Larry King got DC to talk about his brother. That was a first. He is a fighter and I hope he can contine. Ten years with a brain tumor is a long time. I'm happy that Adam got to see his little brother on the stage. That, I'm sure, was a gift to him. David Cooks emblazoning his brother's initials on his guitar, his jacket, and a tatoo on his arm show me what a caring and loving brother he is. Also, the orange bracelets he wears for Lily Rose and another little girl, I think her name is Bailey show again how caring he is. I hope he never changes. He is a wonderful role model and someone for Lil David to look up to. There really seems to be a bond between them and I hope that it continues throughout the tour and beyond. Lil David will only get better as he gets older and has more life experience and the tour will give him an opportunity to stetch and to grow. I was a David Cook fan since he sang Hello and showed what an incredible, magnetic artist he is. Now, watching the both of them interact with such grace, poise, dignity, and caring makes me now want to purchase both of their cd's. It's funny to say because I don't personally know either of them, but they both make me proud with their actions. Congratulations Davids. I look forward to watching your post idol journeys. MCL,
I have a question that I have been meaning to ask for years now and I’m sure you probably already covered it – but the issue of the “upper register” and “lower register” still escape me. Is there an easy way to explain it? I don’t think it is just high notes and low notes.
As for the Davids-I’ve never seen so much graciousness on stage before. Watching them after the show ended has been more pleasurable to me than during the season. I would be proud to be the mother of either of these young men. David Cook was incredible gracious and inclusive to Lil David and Lil David returned the graciousness. Watching their exit interviews has been a lot of fun. David Cook is incredibly articulate and humble. Archie is sweet and will get better at interviews as he gets older. He has trouble completing his thoughts without giggling but that will come with time. I was amazed Larry King got DC to talk about his brother. That was a first. He is a fighter and I hope he can contine. Ten years with a brain tumor is a long time. I’m happy that Adam got to see his little brother on the stage. That, I’m sure, was a gift to him. David Cooks emblazoning his brother’s initials on his guitar, his jacket, and a tatoo on his arm show me what a caring and loving brother he is. Also, the orange bracelets he wears for Lily Rose and another little girl, I think her name is Bailey show again how caring he is. I hope he never changes. He is a wonderful role model and someone for Lil David to look up to. There really seems to be a bond between them and I hope that it continues throughout the tour and beyond. Lil David will only get better as he gets older and has more life experience and the tour will give him an opportunity to stetch and to grow. I was a David Cook fan since he sang Hello and showed what an incredible, magnetic artist he is. Now, watching the both of them interact with such grace, poise, dignity, and caring makes me now want to purchase both of their cd’s. It’s funny to say because I don’t personally know either of them, but they both make me proud with their actions. Congratulations Davids. I look forward to watching your post idol journeys.

]]> By: rereader http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5959 rereader Sun, 25 May 2008 04:09:23 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5959 Just wanted to add--if anyone missed it, the interview is up on http://mjsbigblog.com/ in several segments. Just wanted to add–if anyone missed it, the interview is up on http://mjsbigblog.com/ in several segments.

]]> By: rereader http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5958 rereader Sun, 25 May 2008 04:08:33 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5958 That Larry King interview was great--at least, the top 10 were great! (Larry King appeared to never have actually watched the show.) I loved how they seemed to, by and large, like each other so much. David Cook, especially, seems (charmingly) to have taken on the Daddy role, jumping in whenever he thought someone needed defending or help. That Larry King interview was great–at least, the top 10 were great! (Larry King appeared to never have actually watched the show.) I loved how they seemed to, by and large, like each other so much. David Cook, especially, seems (charmingly) to have taken on the Daddy role, jumping in whenever he thought someone needed defending or help.

]]> By: masterclasslady http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5951 masterclasslady Sat, 24 May 2008 13:56:51 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5951 Oh, I missed that "Freedom" number - I heard it, but was away from the TV. I will have to check it out on the internet. Maybe, David A was just tired? He was really giddy last night. He did well in the interview though, as did David Cook and the rest. Oh, I missed that “Freedom” number – I heard it, but was away from the TV. I will have to check it out on the internet. Maybe, David A was just tired? He was really giddy last night. He did well in the interview though, as did David Cook and the rest.

]]> By: kariann1 http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5950 kariann1 Sat, 24 May 2008 10:17:48 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5950 As always, we learn from your articles, MCL. Thank you so much! Did anyone noticed that David A. didn't connect with the brief singing of "Freedom" and Larry King asked him to join in? I was wondering what happened? Was it because he was laughing? He is adorable but I was a little disappointed. As always, we learn from your articles, MCL. Thank you so much!

Did anyone noticed that David A. didn’t connect with the brief singing of “Freedom” and Larry King asked him to join in? I was wondering what happened? Was it because he was laughing? He is adorable but I was a little disappointed.

]]> By: katherinesmom http://masterclasslady.com/2008/05/23/american-idol-season-7-top-2-vocal-masterclass-david-cook-american-idol-and-david-archuletarunner-up/#comment-5940 katherinesmom Fri, 23 May 2008 17:12:40 +0000 http://masterclasslady.wordpress.com/?p=213#comment-5940 I agree that both Davids were stellar! I was pulling for David A. to win but I think with a little more life experience, he will be a star. David C. is already there as he exhibited a more mature approach to his music. Don't get me wrong- Arch is astoundingly mature in his vocal timbre. I'm talking about the emotional experiences which allows an artist to bring more to his interpretations. Bravo to both Davids! I can't wait to hear their CDs. Ok, just a minor nitpick with both: David A. must work on his physical performance aka "the Archuleta hand" :) . (Arch called said that himself in an interview, lol!) David C.: MCL, I can't believe that scrunching up his eyes when he goes for big notes is good technique. I got tired of seeing picture after picture of him with his eyes tightly shut and his mouth wide open (sometimes in a round shape, sometimes not). Maybe he thinks it makes him look "angsty" and "rocker"? Enough with that- this season left me emotionally drained. The internet can be a pretty rough world to navigate. Next time, I'm only coming to this site! Brava to you, MCL, for balanced criticism that remained consistently and constantly positive. I agree that both Davids were stellar! I was pulling for David A. to win but I think with a little more life experience, he will be a star. David C. is already there as he exhibited a more mature approach to his music. Don’t get me wrong- Arch is astoundingly mature in his vocal timbre. I’m talking about the emotional experiences which allows an artist to bring more to his interpretations. Bravo to both Davids! I can’t wait to hear their CDs.

Ok, just a minor nitpick with both: David A. must work on his physical performance aka “the Archuleta hand” :) . (Arch called said that himself in an interview, lol!)

David C.: MCL, I can’t believe that scrunching up his eyes when he goes for big notes is good technique. I got tired of seeing picture after picture of him with his eyes tightly shut and his mouth wide open (sometimes in a round shape, sometimes not). Maybe he thinks it makes him look “angsty” and “rocker”?

Enough with that- this season left me emotionally drained. The internet can be a pretty rough world to navigate. Next time, I’m only coming to this site! Brava to you, MCL, for balanced criticism that remained consistently and constantly positive.

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