I think this is one of the best Angels (or am I biased because I was there?)
-And he hits that high B note again on the last Angels, this time while apparently suppressing a cough which he lets out at the end.
How does he do this???
MCL – is this high B the highest note he has done (and while recovering, slowly, from respiratory infection??? How does he do this?????????

Angels KC 8/30/08 Silverrete90:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSDAls9xs54

(((hmmm, I have a little cough, start of a col — who did I catch this from???)))

I do love Jason…I find myself really rooting for him. And let me tell ya, when he casually sauntered out on stage in Tampa, it was the biggest ovation of the night (pre-Davids of course). I hope he finds his niche in the market.

Jason and David have a nice rapport. I heard on an interview where Jason said to David how he reminds him of himself at that age, and David was then worried and hopes he doesn’t turn out “weird” like him. Too funny!!

Uploaded by TeresaRenee75

Performed by Jason Castro

Over The Rainbow http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=FtQgUeIDgyg

This is not the whole song, but still it is long enough for me to get a sense of Jason’s voice during this performance. He sounds very good and his voice is so clear and transparent.

Also, the pace of the song is a little quicker and I like it. It sounds more playful and it certainly has more drive and momentum. All of this adds energy and focus to Jason’s voice and certainly assists him with his breathing.

And, because his breathing is in control during this performance, the ends of his phrases have more continuity. This also diminishes the noticeable “silent spots” in this song, something that was very problematic for him during the earlier part of the tour.

Awww- listen to the vocal pirouette on the word “fly” (at the 35 second mark) – that’s new. Good for you my Jason.

And his voice just continues to amaze, doesn’t it? Listen to the clarity of his head voice when he sings his falsetto notes during the words “over the rainbow” – gorgeous. And nice clean sustained “ah” vowels in that nasty “eye diphthong in the words “fly” and “why”!

The bel canto approach, sustaining on those pure vowels, adds such depth and resonance to his voice and ensures and even, centered pitch throughout his melody line. Excellent work, Jason!

Crazy http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=mkeN9y2foj

Boy, he really pours his heart into this doesn’t he? And, once again, I think he has found a happy place with this song and rightfully so. It works so well with his vocal style, -the lyrics, the rhythmn, the arrangement is perfect for Jason.

Okay – that upper “crazy” was perfect. He sang the “eh” vowel and avoided all the vowels in the messy “aye” diphthong. He adopted a more British approach and MCL is doing a happy dance here. Both he and Archie are on a mission to perfect that “aye” diphthong and I am lovin’ it! Go Jason!

Now, wasn’t that beautiful? He needs to refine it more so, when he repeats the rest of the “crazy” words, but that will come. It is a huge improvement for Jason and, as a result, his voice sounds focused and resonant. It has real presence.

However, his “eye diphthongs, in words such as “time” and”life” are very pure and centered. He sustains his voice on the pure “ah” vowel and, asa result, his voice sounds clean and transparent.

And as he approaches the last refrain , he nails that word and note once again. I am so darn proud of this young man. Now round out your mouth Jason – it’s tough, I know, but you can do it.

Daydream http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=OXhb6gMm7m8

And he initiates this song with a relaxed tempo and a demeanor to match. This is always a joy for me to see and hear. He is truly in his element when he sings this song.

And listen to the upper note on the word “alright” (about 1:27)- gorgeous and with a hint of vibrato to boot. Wooo!

Please somebody good sign this young man to a recording contract. He needs to be heard and appreciated for a long, long time.

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Performed by David Archuleta

<Angels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm6wdIcK9hI

Janey originally said: Oh MCL, if David gets any better I don’t know how I’ll be able to handle it! Here from KC 8/29/08 is Angels. I’m blown away by the wonderful new “street”, the reoccurring final “it” and glorious last “angels”. Have mercy on us David!

So, let’s focus on her observations, shall we? I have been waiting to hear this performance all day, so let’er rip, little David.

Ooooooo – I love the planetary backdrop that is showcased so well in this video. Very ethereal and heavenly ans so appropriate for this song, wouldn’t you agree?

And David sounds so fantastic and that expressive voice is a real treasure indeed. Listen to the focus and clarity of his voice. And his articulation is so, so splendid; he grabs every vowel and thus ensures the forward continuity of his melodic line when he sings.

I am particularly impressed that he sustains his voice so cohesively on the “eh” vowel in the the word “Angels”. Many singers would close on the “l” consonant far too soon, thus hindering the continuity of the melody line.

But, David, always so studious and meticulous in his approach to the art of singing, understands the importance of all these fine details when he sings, for, when they all come together, the end result is a magical vocal experience.

And then, as Janey pointed out, he changes his vocal direction on the word “street”, first descending -which is normal – and then suddenly vocally ascends while sustaining the “ee” vowel. Another example of the vocal element known as Archuleta Artistry! haha. He deserves his own technical term, don’t you think? He’s more than earned it!

And his upper vocals are perfect in this performance – so clear and focused and centered. There are those sustained vowels again = ProtectiON” affectiON!”

And the ad lib “oh yeah” section is an unbelievable, “through the roof” experience. His voice is so strong and so powerful and he obviously is accessing powerful forces within him to create this level of projected vocal sound. The best I have ever heard and that is saying a lot given his stellar performance history on this tour!

And the final upper note “it” – perfect, centered and finally so liberated. Anothr Janey observation! I can feel and hear his heart and soul just bending and weaving the phrase line with outstanding vocal dexterity.

Oh – be still my heart! Janey – the last “Angels” – I was not ready for that upper note in the first syllable of “Angels”. That vowel has been plaguing him at times and it just seems that David tackles any challenging vocal glitch with determination and resolve. That was an extremely gutsy, risky vocal – a high B, I believe.

Wow – and he sang that with full voice, but the head voice component added the necessary ring and clarity. Outstanding! I am at a loss for words.

And Kariann and ArchieFan – glad you like the Media Blitz. I am having a blast with it as well – like a kid in a candy store. Thank heavens for Google Alerts.

Which reminds me, I better add today’s entry.

Welcome back – ArchieFan – glad you enjoyed the concert and don’t worry about the video. I had some great footage and then my computer accidentally corrupted the DVD. What can you do? Just enjoy your personal video and thanks for adding these links.

And, ReReader – finally some Jason. I agree, Jason and David are always together it seems, so it’s natural that they both became ill. They still sound great though.

Will look at the links a bit later. Have to add the Media Blitz for Monday.

Bye for now everyone:)

All three uploaded by TeresaRenee75:

A nice piece of Over the Rainbow

Crazy

and Daydream

Glad to hear David C. got a wonderful welcome home! So pleased that Jason is just getting better and better with each city. “Stand By Me” still remains my favorite of David A. What an awesome voice.