Friday, January 25, 2013

David Archuleta - Whispers Music





Music whisperers recognize a layering of influences by different contemporary musical styles that soothe the human heart, enlighten the spirit and help express feelings and emotions.  They compose music for the senses.

Music has popularity been defined as the harmonious blending of sounds, aimed at giving contentment, solace and happiness to people.  Music enters the layers of emotion that are encouraged by our soul, the spirit within us that breathes life into our bodies.

David understands the soul’s musical significance it whispers secrets so strong that it continues to inspire him. 

He seems to make it a point to try and find something he enjoys in every style of music and somehow the very central essence of him.  His music is what feelings sound like, and his music is the speech of Angels. It will grow and mature with you and last forever.

Using a simple formula of understanding, compassion and respect David has learned the language of music. David has showed us that establishing a connection with music can be gratifying and often become a metaphor for life.

His music is about how it’s up to us to shape our lives and he pays homage to those gone before him, while looking eagerly towards the future. 
   
He can create vocals of both emotions and beauty, and as he matures as an artist he just keeps getting better.  In 2014 it will be exciting to see; as David says - the person he has become.  He will be a better songwriter because he is an observer of himself, of those around him and everything else related to his surroundings.  He is so real, his music comes from deep inside and life’s experiences will provide him with new perspectives and perhaps a better understanding of who he is and who he wants to be.

If the measure of a successful musician is the influence they have on their devoted fans then David is high on the list.  He seemingly breathes music with devotion on creating good music with passion and meaning. 

His melodies give a great feeling to the ears.  He can sit alone on stage and captivate an audience with his voice of power and overwhelming charisma. David singing with just an acoustic guitar showcases his vocal talents more than instruments, giving the overall feel of the soul of the song.  I don’t have to understand why David’s music can make me feel better, it just does.

The flame of inspiration often flickers out but David always reminds us it’s simply about following your heart and living your dreams – no matter what.

To love David is to learn the songs that are in his heart……. 

Sunday, January 20, 2013

The Sounds of David Luncheon & Fan Mixer

Remember Yellow M&M interviewing David a few years back? Well guess who is coming to our Luncheon and Fan Mixer??? Yes, his brother Orange M&M! He will be there April 6th 2013.
He wants to celebrate David's music with us and help raise funds for ChildFund and CMN Hospitals...
 
Orange M&M three foot character and our David Archuleta standup art work will be available to take pictures with fans!
 
Don't miss out and get your tickets today.....http://freelancedesignpros.com/Soundsofdavid/Information.html

Free photo to all fans!

Yellow M&M says Hello!

 
 

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Luncheon & Fan Mixer Information






Sounds of David Event Announcement

It’s one day closer to #DA2014 and one day closer to share his music with fans and friends.

The Sounds of David will be holding live and silent auctions at our Luncheon & Fan Mixer.  Many items have been donated by generous fans and we thank you for supporting this special event.

All funds raised from these auctions will go directly to Child Fund International and Children Miracle Network Hospitals to support children and families in need.  We will have representative from these charities available for questions about their programs and the children they support.

All donations need to be by check and made out the respective charity attached to your basket or live auction item.  Credit cards will not be accepted.

Please be advised we will be providing our guests with a video of the entertainment program of our event for a postage fee of $2.00.  You can pay that fee at our registration desk when you check in.  It will be mailed out a few weeks after the event. Please make sure you provide us with your mailing address.

We are excited to provide you with this special event and look forward to seeing many new and old friends.


This page and its contents are meant to be for charitable and non-profit purposes.




Program subject to change | No refunds 



Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Sounds of David Luncheon & Fan Mixer

We are pleased to announce that Dean Kaelin will honor us with a special video appearance at our Luncheon and Fan Mixer on April 6, 2013.

 

Please join us on this special occasion!  Get your tickets today!




http://freelancedesignpros.com/soundsofdavid/Information.html

Notes The Sounds of David Notes
Luncheon and Fan Mixer
Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 12:00 to 4:30 PM

In honor of - David Archuleta and his Music
MARIOTT
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview Hotel
500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach, California 92660


$45.00 per person – Buffet Luncheon Included

Limited space/reserve early

Entertainment
Sunny Hilden – Songwriter/Singer
Michael Orland – Music Director from American Idol & Dorian Holley
- David’s coaches from Season 7 (subject to availability)
Mariners Elementary School Choir of Newport Beach
Newport Platinum Dance Academy

Special appearance by
Rosanne Simunovic (Masterclass Lady) Voice Instructor
LDS Missionary Guest Speaker - President Bowen
Kelsi Johnson - Special Musical Number

Charities Benefited

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
CMNH

Child Fund International
CF
Slideshows
Free Drawings
Silent Auction
DJ Music by Hipolito "Peter" Rodriguez
Free Photo Op
Video of Event provided with pre-paid postage (SASE)

Contact Information:
Daytime Phone PST: (310) 710 - 2889
After 5PM PST: (626) 533 - 1379
Event Information Email:
pikepss@yahoo.com

*Program subject to change
No Refunds

Friday, January 4, 2013

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eleven: Climb Every Mountain



By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic

http://youtu.be/T-bbhDaItP8



Pamela Pike’s Recollections

It is a show tune from the 1959 Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music and the movie with Julie Andrews in 1965.  It was themed as an inspirational piece, to encourage people to take every step towards attaining one’s dream.

The muse behind this song was Sister Gregory; the head of Drama at Rosary College in Illinois who wrote to Hammerstein after reading his lyrics and described the parallels between a person’s choice for a religious life and the choices that humans must make to find their purpose and direction in life.  In doing so, she said the song, “drove to the Chapel”, because the lyrics conveyed a “yearning that…ordinary souls feel but cannot communicate.”

So is this where the saying, “you took it to church came from?  The American Idol judges use this quite often in reference to commenting and judging many of the contestants.

David Archuleta takes every song he sings to church and give us a yearning our souls feel but can’t communicate.  I have always dreamed of hearing David sing this song with his stunning voice, his passion for the lyrics and his version on how he could add to the song.

In his My Kind of Christmas tour in 2011 he purposed “Climb Every Mountain” for the charity Child Fund as an inspiration and prayer of hope for the future of these needy children all over the world.  And when David lets loose with this song, I almost just lost it.  He delivered an outstanding rendition with cascades of technique and his connection with his audience was spectacular.

My eyes watered as the emotions built up within my soul and his unbelievable notes struck every corner of my being.  My soul was consumed by the overtones and the depth of his emotional performance.

There are moments where a gift comes along packaged with a soulful voice, this is David Archuleta who is a reminder that true artists survive under the scrutiny of the industry and still finds the strength to carry on the message of passion to all.

It can confidently be said of this incredible artist, is that his predecessors would be proud, and that one day in the future, he will be noted with the greats.


http://youtu.be/D61F_fHtSl8


Rosanne Simunovic's Recollections

This beautiful and inspiring song from Rogers and Hammerstein's "Sound Of Music" never grows old. It is a song that touches the heart and gives one hope for the future against all odds. It speaks to our inner determination to surmount life's obstacles, giving us encouragement and enlightenment to follow the path to freedom and righteousness.

So, even before I heard David's performance of this number, I knew that, given his positive and uplifting nature, built on a spiritual foundation of love and faith, this rendition was going to be a powerful one.

Also, given his past ability to re-invent show tunes by giving it a distinctly current feel (e.g. Think Of Me), I was excited to see how David would phrase and mold this exquisite melody.

From the outset, David grounded his voice with superb focus and clarity.  This song requires great range - both vocally and expressively. The first part of this song sits very low and, if the words are not properly articulated, the vocal sound loses energy and meaning.

However, this was not a problem for David, for he always treats his lyrics with respect, making certain that the delivered message resonates long after the song has ended.

I was extremely impressed with the length of his phrase lines - how he was able to draw out the final words in every phrase so that the song had continuity.  There was a lovely forward momentum in this number that I so appreciated.  This was bel canto singing at its absolute best.

And when he easily sang over that top note in the word, "live", I smiled at his relaxed, open jaw and the placement of the "ah" vowel in the center of the word.  This approach was exactly correct, enabling him to sustain that upper note with resonating freedom. 

It helps to add a little bit of the "ah" vowel to every vowel, thus ensuring the even placement of one's voice throughout a song. Additionally, it reinforces the circular position of the mouth which is so necessary for the pitch-centered clarity of the voice.

However, technical mumbo-jumbo aside, what was at the heart of this performance - and every performance - was David's heartfelt, passionate, soulful  rendering of this beautiful song. He digs so deep and comes up with vocal gem after vocal gem, delivering his message with purpose and drive.

For, with David, the song is the message to inspire change in the world and his voice is the vehicle, carrying us all on the right road to hope and peace..

In the final moments of this song, at the 2:34 mark in the first video, the camera caught some of the reactions of some of the audience members. They were noticeably flabbergasted by the powerful sound of David's voice.

In fact, one male viewer dropped his jaw in disbelief. It really is a cute moment in the midst of such a compelling performance.

This was a distinctly David performance and his soulful take on a classic musical theatre selection was beyond memorable - it was singular and extraordinary. Bravo David!  And God Bless The Children!


Rosanne Simunovic
http://www.masterclasslady.com
http://www.granniethegeek.com