http://www.notingdavid.org on the artistry of David Archuleta Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:18:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am thrilled for David that he will get an opportunity to broaden his horizons, but the two things I really like about the McFly tour are the clear indication that David's management is not as narrow-minded and unimaginative as previous decisions might indicate, and the sheer showmanship of McFly ... http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/peace-love-cred/ McFly guitarist Danny Jones   Now this looks like a good fit. A credible, successful, talented London pop-punk band formed in 2004 and already on its sixth album, McFly's reputation is "not just a boy band" but one with "serious musical skills" and "genuine likability" that has also proved themselves to be endlessly ... http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/european-tour-with-mcfly/ The only reason to put up a resistance is if you think there is still hope. At this point, I am inclined to give in to the mounting evidence that decisions have been made to take advantage of the most obvious and immediate opportunities, regardless of their impact on the nature ... http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/david-does-disney/ 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. [MEDIA=18] http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/everybody-has-a-smile/ http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/luaus-and-sitcoms-and-bears-oh-my/ After capping off several weeks of malls, parking lots and pizza joints with an appearance on Nikelodeon's iCarly, I have to acknowledge that my earlier speculations on David's marketing strategy were all wrong. Mea Culpa. Jive is clearly not marketing David to teenagers. They are going after ten year-olds. And really, ... http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/marketing-strategy-revealed/ With characteristic resistance, self-dismissal, humility and embarrassment, David sings along with the great Jason Mraz track, "I'm Yours" (we get to hear it a capella) and provides a pretty exciting glimpse of what's in store when the material matches his talent. I love hearing him do this, but I have to ... http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/im-yours/ Dwelling in kindness, a monk with faith in the Awakened One's teaching, would attain the good state, the peaceful state: stilling-of-fabrications ease. Monk, bail out this boat. It will take you lightly when bailed. Having cut through passion, aversion, you go from there to Unbinding. -Dhammapada, 25, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu http://www.notingdavid.org/2009/02/in-the-light/