I am glad that you have enjoyed my articles and I hope that other readers will click on over to your site and read your fine work as well.

It would be a pleasure to meet you and, with any luck, it will be while attending a David Archuleta concert. I know you love him so, as do I, so here’s to the future and all that it holds.

Thanks for your caring patience.

Thank YOU all so much for being such gracious and supportive readers. You have all been just wonderful and your company during this Idol journey has been such a memorable experience for me.

This site has grown so much because of your enthusiastic participation in the daily blogging events and I will be forever grateful.

Bizzee- that video is beautiful and I will add it a bit later as a separate blog topic. It deserves to be seen and yours is still stickied as well. It is truly special.

Janey – that extra link of Angels is gorgeous. MMMMMMmmmmmmm

Rereader- I haven’t forgotten about Jason’s other two numbers. I was busy with family visitors so I will review them tomorrow. My eyes are starting to close here.

And, Lynn, let’s hope that “Think Of Me” becomes a numero uno hit! It has to be part of the plan – this song arrangement is spectacular and a Broadway song hitting the Billboard charts with David’s stamp (and Richard’s as well) would be so thrilling.

I want to add to the standing “O” for MCL!!! What a ride this was, and I am so glad I hoped on with everyone (although, I didn’t post often – my name is the reason for that..ha!)

I eagerly look forward to next season and to what our Idols from this season have in store for us…yippee!!

Thanks Everyone!

What a beautiful way to start my day. Thank YOU all so much from the bottom of my hearts for this wonderful morning greeting.

You have all been so thoughtful and so supportive and so you deserve a standing “O” from me – a long and hard one. A blogging site neads consistent, informative and caring readers and you definitely fit in to all of these categories.

It’s been so much fun to read you commentary and view the video links each and every day. But, now we begin another journey with David – watching him emerge as a bestselling recording artist and enjoying the development and transformation of this young adult into an established adult.

Every aspect of his being will change – his voice, his physique, his interpretive skills, all so presently refined and sophisticated, will move to greater heights. How exciting that we can watch this process unfold in the coming years!

However, one thing will never change, because it doesn’t need to change – his lovely, gentle, caring and sensitive persona. This will always remain at the core of his identity and this is the reason we love him so.

Thanks again everyone – from the bottom of my hearts! Love MCL!

MCL is one classy lady all around.

I have learned so much these past few months. I am enjoying listening to music again and now with a whole new perspective.

While we wait for David’s and Richard’s contemporary “Think Of Me” to make it back on iTunes and then radio play — back to figuring out how to download MUSIC VIDEO = Crush off of iTunes!!!

A standing ovation to you for your wonderful work!

(I’m aka daisychain)

Thank you for your wonderful work and your tireless support of our David. You are both…Master Class!!

MCL, if you’ll bare with us for just a moment, we’d like to take this opportunity to give you, Masterclasslady….

!!!!!!!! A STANDING OVATION !!!!!!!!

A Full 2 minutes…just for you!

Bravo Masterclasslady! You reviewed everything we threw your way with tireless energy and enriched our musical experience with your knowledge and expertise. To borrow a phrase from a very wise 17 yr old…if we thanked you now until forever, it wouldn’t be enough.

To Tom Suzuki – hello again and thanks for your kind comments. And i will visit the TUlsa YoTube page many, many times. Thanks for sending the link. It was very thoughtful of you.

Janey79 – thanks for this extra version of WYSYLM. No such thing as too many versions of that or any song by David.

Uploaded by Susanna0825

Performed by David Archuleta

When You Say You Love Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1hpfYs7fqg

Listen to the cheers after “Stand By Me”. David is giggling and excited and just enjoying the moment, relishing the results of his enormous musical efforts on this stage for 2 and a half months. He is so spontaneous in his dialogue with the audience, just having a great time with his fans.

And, as he introduces this beautiful number, he tells the audience that he loves to do songs with messages and this song, through David’s prodigious vocal instrument, certainly delivers the message loud and clear.

He looks so relaxed and truly angelic as the song begins its short introduction. What a beautiful picture this is. And then, he starts to sing and the picture takes on another dimension of beauty, one that is truly spiritual and transcendent.

He grabs every word and applies his expressive vocal and physical technique to communicate the phrases in a meaningful and inspiring way. The words, once buried deep within his soul, are now transported to his appreciative and loving listeners. They have found a new home and now the bond is firmly established between donor and recipient.

I have always smiled when he, unconsciously or not, took a quick breath before the word “breathe” at the 2:5 1 mark. It seems so appropriate considering the fact that he says: “I can hardly (inhale) breathe. Normally, I caution my singers to avoid taking a breath before the final word in a phrase, but this time, it just seems to work, considering the context in which the breath occurs.

And look how expressive he is with his arms and hands – all of this adds so much credence and authenticity to this landmark performance. And, the physicality of this performance encourages him to vocally soar when he sings his first “fly” note. It is like a fly ball – his sustained voice moves through the air at break neck speed and we are all wearing the catcher’s mitt.

And now, he is really pumped as he moves toward the final quarter of this song. Oh my –loved the vocal pirouette on “words” – that’s new! And he is now rhythmically conducting the emotion from his body as he moves toward his landmark “alive” in all its resplendent glory. How absolutely magnificent he sounds and those arms – out to the side – is a picture I will never forget.

And now those heartfelt “oos” that seem to significantly increase in warmth and tenderness in tonight’s performance. Beautiful, And when he sings the final line: “Do you know how I love you?” you can see the heart warming sincerity in his face. And , he is near tears, but restrains himself, but I can sense that David is suffering a brief sense of remorse that this stage of his career has ended.

But, where one door closes – or in this case, a curtain – another opens and we are in this for the long haul aren’t we Archie fans? You betcha!

He thanks everyone once again for their support and then someone throws a huge sign at him – asking him out to dinner. It’s a hilarious exchange – true David all the way. I love it. It doesn’t get better than this.

This is the kind of song that I feel that David is destined to sing in the future – a song that exposes the stellar beauty of his voice. He is a mature, sophisticated vocalist and he needs to find songs that speak to his enormous talent.

Great arrangements of covers – like “Stand By Me”- are something else for him to consider down the road. Basically, a song with style and substance and let’s not forget that beautiful rendition of “Think Of Me”. Let’s get this song on the radio and make a number one hit of an Andrew Lloyd Webber song. Even ALW wouldn’t have envisioned this.

Bravo Mr. Archuleta. The Archuleta Artistry is now a worldwide phenomenon.

Discovered by Castrocopia

Uploaded by breezyinok

Performed by Jason Castro

Over The Rainbow (partial) http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=cZuK0S6xL_c&eurl=http://www.castrocopia.com/

Is it just me or is Jason breathing in a deeper fashion tonight? I rarely hear Jason breathe during his songs, so maybe he wants to finally take advantage of that air for his vocal support.

He establishes a nice, relaxed tempo – a little slow, perhaps, but, let’s see if he can phrase his music more efficiently with that increased air supply.

However, he still sounds pretty congested and what I thought was increased inhalation is the sound of chest congestion. The poor kid! He is really fighting a nasty virus. And,yet, he sounds very good -the nasal congestion is actually contibuting a brighter timbre to his vocals.

Wow – that was short – just under 2 minutes. I will post some more about Jason in just a bit. There are longer versions of both “Daydream” and “Crazy”