“That Magical Moment” – How Nad Became New Fan
of David Archuleta Forevermore

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And Then I Became a Fan

by “Nad” Ronald  R. 

The beginning-music

 I am a music lover. In fact, for me, without music, life could be so boring. I believe music is one of the greatest creations of God. Why? I found the three aspects of life – faith, hope and love in music. Through music we could express our praise and our faith to Him. Through music, God uses the singers to bring hope to those who almost give up in their life. And through music, we can feel the love and comfort of God. Then I have to say music must be for God and it shouldn’t be distorted. That’s the reason I choose singers whom I admire carefully. Singers that have a great personality and never use music to do things that are not pleasing to God. And this is the root of why I became a fan of David.

At first

At first I didn’t know anything about David or his songs. Only I knew was he is a singer. I learned about him from my sister who is a fan of him since American idol. I just ignore it because I’m not a big fan of international singers. Most (not all) of the foreign singers today always connect lust in their music that’s why I just focus in patronizing Filipino singers although I have favorsite foreign songs. So back to David, even my sister is a fan; it didn’t catch my interest to know him more. I never get a chance to listen carefully to any of his songs. And the worst is I bullied my sister for being so fanatic to him. So that happened for four years since he became famous in AI.

That magical moment

I always believe for a turning point moment. Sometimes, things you always ignore before became your interest to be treasured of. Last May 2012, I got a chance to watch MYX daily top 10. Part of the top 10 is the “Forevermore” rendition of David Archuleta”. Forevermore is one of my favorite love songs so it got my attention. That was the first time I listen carefully to the whole song of David and to my surprise he nailed that song more than anyone else who sang it. I was amazed with his wonderful voice that really soothes your heart and soul. It’s the first time that I heard a singer connecting to the heart of the listener without watching him live! His powerful vocals are given but what I really admire to his singing is the life he gave in every songs. Many singers can sing, but I could count those singers who could give life to what they sing. And that’s the start of my interest to this wonderful singer. I said to myself, there is something good behind this person why he sings like that. I’m sure this person has amazing character. Because that’s what I believe in every singers that their personalities reflect on how they deliver the song to their listeners. In fact he had quoted this in COS- “The bottom line is that while you’re performing it’s hard to hide who you really are. It’s all about the interpretation of the song, not just the song itself.” Page 198

Hei! I’m now a huge fan!

It’s my tradition that before I admire a singer, I always check first his/her personality. Why? First, I don’t want to be influenced by a singer who will lead you to the dark path. I tell you, a lot of foreign singers are like that so be careful on choosing your idols. Second, I don’t want to waste my money for a singer who is not worth spending because of his/her personality. So after that magical moment of hearing Forevermore by David, I’ve done research about David’s life, career and personalities for me to prove my instinct on the character of this person. I read a lot of articles, interviews, biographies and even comments about him.  I watched some of his performances.  I was wowed because I never read or heard any negative things about his personalities. And then I learned of the Counting David’s Character site. This site really overwhelmed me about his personality. I never knew an artist with this so genuine character. I am right to my instinct. That time, I said to myself that from now on I am a certified archie.  It’s funny that I am surprised that he is already in his mission when I became fan but I’m really proud to his decision. Choosing to serve God first is not that easy for being a successful singer like him. I really admire him on that decision. Another thing I admire on him is he rather sticks to his principle and purpose in doing music than compromising and following the flow of worldly music. He could be so famous if he follows the steps of those top rating singers but he always believe on his real purpose why he is doing this. And that’s what you called a great singer! Then I buy his book, Chords of Strength, to know him further. That book really changed my life. I can’t measure the impact of David’s life to mine. He’s so awesome. I had read someone’s’ life but only his turned me to cry.  I cried not just because of his inspiring life but most of all because his life convicted me. I couldn’t imagine this person is almost perfectly nice having that amazing character that mine is so far behind his. Being inspire with his life, I decided to go back to church again. For, me David’s life should be an inspiration to all so that this world could be a good place to live.

Currently and I believe it’ll be forever, David is my most favorite singer of all. He might not have those 20 millions of followers in twitter, multiplatinum awards on albums, no. 1 spot on billboards and most viewed in youtube but I know he has the most important thing that many artists miss nowadays. And that’s tha anointing of God! That’s a big reason to become a big fan to him! I might be too late for being a fan but I assure to all I’m the one of those last people who will stand for him.

I want to leave one of amazing quotes of David in COS that really made me cries.

“As I said, I strongly believe that fame brings with it the opportunity to help others people. You can use your name for the purpose of doing good, as opposed to just being tabloid material all the time. You can actually make difference. I feel that all celebrities should take this responsibility seriously and take advantage of their position to spread positive messages. I hold this as a top priority as I move further along in my career; whatever “status” I have will be as much for others as it is form myself, BECAUSE FAME IS NOTHING WITHOUT GENEROSITY AND KINDNESS” –David Archuleta ~ Chords of Strength page 236 (emphasis added)

To all his fans, I would like to encourage you not just to follow his music, but also to follow his character!

I would like to have some archu-friends! Please follow me on twitter @iamnadruiz

God bless.

~ Nad