Comments on: A Masterclass Review Of David Archuleta’s New CD

By: DA David Archuleta Song of the Week

DA David Archuleta Song of the Week — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:04:57 +0000

[...] MasterClassLady, Canadian Vocal Teacher & Blogger Extraordinaire 5 December 2008 Read more: MCL reviewsHow I love the absolute beauty of David’s voice at the beginning of this song! And, at the .42 [...]

By: DA David Archuleta Song of the Week

DA David Archuleta Song of the Week — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:43:15 +0000

[...] MasterClassLady, Canadian Vocal Teacher & Blogger Extraordinaire 5 December 2008 Read more: MCL reviewsI love the lovely acoustic guitar introduction in this song, followed by David’s heartfelt [...]

By: DA David Archuleta Song of the Week

DA David Archuleta Song of the Week — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:12:46 +0000

[...] MasterClassLady, Canadian Vocal Teacher & Blogger Extraordinaire 5 December 2008 Read more: MCL reviewsAnd this is the song that has all the fans a-buzzing on all the message boards and blogs. Scheduled [...]

By: David Archuleta Song of the Week

David Archuleta Song of the Week — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:11:37 +0000

[...] MasterClassLady, Canadian Vocal Teacher & Blogger Extraordinaire 5 December 2008 Read more: MCL reviewsI love the unbridled enthusiasm that David displays in this opening track and he was very wise in [...]

By: Alyssa - Howard, PA

Alyssa - Howard, PA — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:14:38 +0000

MCL – Thank-you for your review on David Archuleta’s Album and I was interested and love hearing your thoughts and favorites of his album. I love most of his songs and read to what you wrote, it made me like the ones that I wasn’t into more. However, I have to disagree with what you wrote for BARRIERS. I love that songs and I feel it demonstrate a lot of him voice and it shows a lot of variety. I even have my sisters(3), my mom, my brother(1) – (I’m the oldest of nine), and my one cousin hook on David Archuleta and they absolutely love BARRIERS!!!

I love your review and they’re are sooo true about David! Such excellent words to describe his album! He’s voice is one in a million!!! I love his voice ever since he sang Heaven!!! But what caught by attention was his first song – Shop Around and then Imagine. I’m following with David more and more b/c of His voice and his personality and his values!!! His voice is amazing!!! AND I LOVE O HOLY NIGHT – soooooooo breath taking and amazing!

Thank-you for the review and your thoughts!!! Wish you a great week and enjoy!!! Have a good one and take care!

God bless,
Alyssa

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:33:59 +0000

Rosanne
What excellent words. I love all the review. I like Barriers. I love To be with you. I would like to know your review of the songs on the iTunes deluxe version.
I particularly like “Somebody out there”

What are your thoughts on that one.
Dorothy

By: ArchieFanDoc

ArchieFanDoc — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:13:43 +0000

Thank You MCL for your review — I was particularly glad to hear your thoughts on Touch My Hand which was one of my favorites from the get go – while everyone else was in to My Hands and Barriers. I think that TMH is perfect for his voice and the lyrics appropriate for his age.
I also enjoy the songs that David wrote or co-wrote — I am so excited for a future album when David will have more time and hopefully allowed to have a great hand in the final productions.

Thanks janey for all your links! you have been busy.

By: janey

janey — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:09:54 +0000

Oh Holy Night with better audio than the one I posted above…

MCL…sorry, I posted this in the other thread as well.

By: janey

janey — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:22:28 +0000

MCL I wanted you to have these for your Sunday enjoyment. No review necessary but you may find yourself compelled to write a few words…

Oh Holy Night…

and Silent Night…

By: Mary1NYS

Mary1NYS — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:35:44 +0000

Thank you so much MCL for this review. I love reading your reviews. I too love “A little Too Not Over You” and “You Can”

BUT please MCl can you do a review of David’s latest “O Holy Night”? It is giving me chills! I hope he does a Christmas Album!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d6hHb8-cA0

By: janey

janey — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:48:15 +0000

MCL…I was initially concerned when Jive announced that Touch My Hand was going to be the next single.

OMHeck! After hearing it in concert last Wed. I finally GOT IT! We now know that Jive has changed it’s mind but man is that song ever incredible in concert!!!

By: supergrandjudie

supergrandjudie — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:50:05 +0000

Masterclasslady- So refreshing to read a critique from someone who truly appreciates great music. You have hit the nail on the head when you said David has such clarity and emotion. His whole album sears your soul. David James Archuleta , in three short months, has created a “Vocal Masterpiece”. Never have I enjoyed so many songs all at once. I’m going on 66 yrs. young two days after David’s birthday. Thanks for your review.

By: masterclasslady

masterclasslady — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:20:23 +0000

I look forward to hearing “My Hands” and Barriers” once again but, truthfully, these songs did not “grab” me at first listen and I thought the production value of these two songs were not as stellar as the other songs.

That being said, I am sure David will convince me to love these songs when he performs them live. I know from experience that some recorded songs gain in value when performed live – especially when the performer is David Archuleta!

Keep the comments coming everyone – both “yeah” and “nay”

By: Meagan

Meagan — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:03:07 +0000

Hi Rosanne! I saw your response on our first media blitz on FanBlast & I thought I’d respond.

But before I do, let me clarify something: I’m responding in an UNOFFICIAL capacity, as a fan of your site & a longtime reader. What I’m about to say doesn’t in ANY way reflect the beliefs, opinions, etc. of the team on FanBlast, nor do I claim that they do. Now that that’s out of the way, onward!

I’ve always loved your opinions: I find them extremely well-thought out & full of vocal tips to help the singers. As I’m a singer myself, it’s doubly beneficial for me.

I was actually surprised to see that you didn’t really like “Barriers” & “My Hands”. I found “My Hands” to be very complicated breathing-wise & the fact that David doesn’t have a problem in this recording really shows his vocal prowess. “Barriers” I thought was excellent, but then you already said that in your review when you said it began to grow on you by the second verse.

For “Desperate”, while I absolutely am in love with the track for the very same reasons you’ve mentioned, I thought David sounded like he was sick (especially in the first verse). Maybe I’m hearing things, which is quite possible, hehe. Other than that, I thought it was pure genius.

I look forward to your next entry, “MasterClass Lady”!

Meagan

By: Minna (AKA minja)

Minna (AKA minja) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:18:09 +0000

hey, MCL. You have done it again! Your vocal reviews are always such an inspiration and so very much appreciated. Kudos to you. When are we going to meet at a David Archuleta concert!?

By: MasterClass Lady reviews another Master’s CD.

MasterClass Lady reviews another Master’s CD. — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:08:32 +0000

[...] SOURCE: MCL reviews David’s debut album [...]

By: maxie2go

maxie2go — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:59:06 +0000

Palm to Heart

MCL, your review of David’s work brought tears to my soul. I am not a student of music, so to hear the opinion of someone who is goes far beyond cherished. Especially when she gives such an honest review.

Many people would like to have all David’s fans/supporters say the album is the best ever, whether it is or not. However, that does nothing to advance David’s skills. He needs constructive criticism always, in order to grow as a musician and a human being. I know, we see little room on both fronts. But David is the type who as you said, “Digs Deep” and finds another level of improvement. Something I absolutely adore about him.

I told some people that David has caused me to futher enhance my walk with God. And he has. David is so far beyond this earthly plain, yet he is right at home being a part of it.

His music, his delivery of it, the way he makes us a part of it. Breath-taking doesn’t even come close. I would suspect that many singers will shun David because he will cause them to look at their own body of work and see their shortcomings. Same as with music critics; they don’t know how to properly critique David James’ work because they have never known anything like it. There is nothing to make comparison. He is a definite “ONER”.

Thank you MCL for your tremendous review. I hope David gets the chance to read it. It is extremely instructive. Not that David James needs that much intruction, but he is a learner, and I think whould learn a lot from this.

Always a pleasure MCL. And I do look forward to seeing you on live chat again. Have a blessed Holiday Season and most prosperous 2009.

Btw, sorry to be so long-winded, but all the Fanatics know that I can’t just say two lines about “My Sweetie Pie”.

Palm to Heart

By: wellda

wellda — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:35:54 +0000

MCL you MUST see the close-up video from the Sacramento Jingle Ball when David sang “YOU CAN”! on you tube. It will melt your heart – GUARANTEE! It’s one of my favorite song on the CD. I can’t stop watching it AND you won’t either!!! Then tell me if you agree! It’s just beyond words! Take Care

By: hollyre

hollyre — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:03:30 +0000

Thanks again MCL for your insightful reveiws. Can you please review the bonus songs? I’d be especially interested in your thought on Works For Me.

By: --bianca

--bianca — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:10:12 +0000

Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to treat us with your review of David’s CD. Isn’t it wonderful the variety that he achieved, the joy and angst and everything in between?

I was privileged to see the first Jingle Ball (with Janey!!!) and will see 3 more and never, ever can I get enough of David Archuleta live. But this CD does satisfy for the in-between times.