Everybody Has a Smile!

By rascal

Since my video for “Somebody Out There” seemed to get such a powerful response, I thought I’d try my hand at David’s new one.

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Somebody Out There

By rascal

It might be impossible to say too much about this song, or else maybe words are entirely insufficient. David’s work is best appreciated, in my opinion, with as few accompanying flourishes as possible. David thrives in simplicity because his voice encompasses the universe. All the extras only get in the way. Without taking anything away from the successes on the rest of the release, I have to confess that this is the only cut that has been as fresh and as moving to me on the 200th play as it was on the first. It is a truly beautiful piece.

By way of acknowledgment to the amazing Amy and her must-read interview with Mike Krompass at Snarky Archies, and because it will undoubtedly be quite some time before we have a video of “Somebody Out There,” I decided to go ahead and produce a little idea of my own.

WARNING: Shameless emotional manipulation ahead.

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Update: It’s on YouTube here. Please feel free to post and share.

David is in a Relationship

By rascal

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…with the camera. Holy rockin,’ strummin,’ and smokin,’ talk about your mega-watt Archugazin.’ If the girls weren’t swooning before, they will be now. Very nice art direction. And, may I ask why Mr. Archuleta doesn’t wear baby blue more often? Terrific color on him.

To the ladies (and a few gentlemen) of notingDavid: Please arrange for a strategically-placed floor pillow so that you don’t hit your head on the way down. I’m already hearing thuds and thwacks all over Archuland; the Archulemergency room is gonna be crowded tonight…

Here It Is: Crush Music Video

By rascal

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Must say, it’s pretty classy. Just what Archie should have. Click the “expand” icon for full-screen HQ.