Comments on: Michael Sarver’s New Single, “You Are”

By: Ladyguard

Ladyguard — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:19:08 +0000

I like it….very country feeling. I think he could do very well in that genre. The biggest problem with AI is everyone gets caught up in their favourite (in my case Adam) and close their minds to the competition….at least I do. Mike has a great voice. I missed that in the show. I hope he has the career that he wants because he is very talented.

By: Nina1

Nina1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:15:56 +0000

A wee bit long but very, very nice. I’m happy for you Michael.

By: ShellyBean11

ShellyBean11 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:56:08 +0000

AMAZING! I love hearing him sing and can not wait for his album!!!!

By: marg

marg — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:09:41 +0000

There is potential there….someone pick him up & guide him!

By: Squirrely

Squirrely — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:02:34 +0000

This has potential – I do like his voice but the song needs some tweaking. I like the high parts.

By: GetaFINclue

GetaFINclue — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:41:54 +0000

Needs a lil tweaking. Needs to stick country the whole way thru, he was throwing in some R&B vocals that kinda fell flat and didnt fit. Its got a nice vibe, and i like the simpleness of it. With the fixes i could hear this on a radio rotation.

By: sunchick

sunchick — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:16:43 +0000

While I can appreciate the effort that went into penning a simple, sweet love song (aww, Sarver’s a softie), he lost me at kerosene. Cuz technically, kerosene doesn’t light fires. You can have a whole gallon of kerosene sitting there and while it’s highly flammable, it will not burn without being ignited by a match or spark producing device, etc. “The kerosene that fuels my fire” would have been better, though personally, I don’t find being metaphorically likened to a noxious, stinky gas to be particularly romantic. Sorry dude, but I’m sure your lady knows it’s the thought that counts. ~humming~ you’re the toaster oven that warms my bread, the room service that makes my bed….you hold the charge, that jump starts my heart…

By: sanfrangirl21

sanfrangirl21 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:30:38 +0000

I agree with mistyluv7… It is ok but needs work on song and delivery. His voice sounds nice but I don’t think he has the “IT-factor”. … I liked it better when I just listened to him and didn’t watch the video part. And the song is too long for radio…

By: mistyluv7

mistyluv7 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:25:15 +0000

It’s Ok but needs work. He still doesn’t have good stage presence. I was getting dizzy watching that mic go from hand to hand. He def. needs a vocal coach and a stylist to work with him. I really wasn’t that impressed. There are dozens out there that sound like him. Sorry…but that’s my opinion …..

By: jill16

jill16 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:43:22 +0000

I think it’s a little lengthy, it needs to be cut down a little, but I like it! I hope he has success with it.

By: alwaysintrouble

alwaysintrouble — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:47:54 +0000

nice song!

By: revcat

revcat — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:16:10 +0000

I was not a Michael Sarver fan on Idol, but he is really sounding good here and it is obvious the song is heart felt. I think he will have a future in country music based on this. Some said it is too wordy, but isn’t that kind of the hallmark of country music? I mostly like rock and pop music, however I do like some country, but am not a true country fan. From what I know about country music Michael fits right into that genre. The fact that he can write songs (whether or not he needs help in this arena via collaboration with professional song writers I’ll leave to the experts) is a big, big plus. I hope he does well.

By: ianaleah

ianaleah — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:08:14 +0000

I think it’s beautiful, and Michael has a nice voice for country, but I do think he loses pitch and that some more vocal lessons and practice will be well worth it in the long run for him and his career. Best of luck to Michael. Songwriting is a great gift.

By: LoveDaRocker

LoveDaRocker — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:38:53 +0000

I think its good. Just too many words at parts. It could use some editing for sure. On the other hand, you feel his connection to the song. Wish him the best.

By: steph6449

steph6449 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:29:59 +0000

I’m not totally positive it’s a deal for a full album release although that would be great for Michael if so. It may be for a single and some other tracks to see how it goes.
And I still kinda think this may not be the deal Michael was previously mentioning about a country music album. Dream Records has done well though with some other artists, so good for Michael in any event whether this is his primary direction or an alternate one to something else he had in mind that fell through.