Comments on: Washington, DC AI Live! Show – TomK’s Recap

By: reinharv

reinharv — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:52:46 +0000

Well, ike the T shirt says if the music is too loud, youÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re too old.

I was seated on the floor about 20 feet from the middle of the stage. This post menopausal woman loves rock and if the music is too loud for me, I will unfortunately concede and check myself into a seniors home and stare out the window with glazed eyes, talking to myself or watch my age spots spread.

Sorry, but Washington, D.C. was “David Cook” territory. Everyone went nuts when he showed up and people stopped being “polite” so as not to block anyone’s view during his set because the entire floor stood during all of his performances (except for a few here and there) and when he came on stage–the place exploded for him. People loved Cookie. Except for those nosebleed seats way up there in the clouds tucked too close to the front, the place was packed. They were there to see the winner. It was obvious. Archie’s fans loved him and there were fans for every idol and some didn’t care becaue they cheered for everyone.

I loved the show and time flew by. Every single person on that stage deserved to be there. Since I was 20 feet away from the stage, I heard all of them clear as a bell and the sound mix was perfect and I didn’t have to plug my ears (but since I’m old, maybe I’m deaf lol) . They all did great and I was entertained and I had a great time.

My young daughter who is married with 2 kids probably screamed the loudest. It was truly impressive. I always knew she had a “big” mouth but I was impressed by how loud and how long she held her fan scream astounding everyone near by. She’s also a David Cook fan but she gave everyone a cheer–scream–whatever but she reserved her finest and loudest and longest shrill scream for Cook.

Are they tired? Well wouldn’t you be, hopping on the bus traveling from place to place zig-zaging all over the map, singing the same songs over and over and over again wearing the same outfits and following the rules–keep it moving. Cook especially is dragged here and there and he never gets a moment of peace. Does he complain, do any of them complain? No, because this is something they’ve always dreamed of doing and when it’s over some may never ever experience this again to this degree if at all.

Cook went out with a few of the other idols prior to the show around 2:30 or so and he spoke 45 minutes to one fan who didn’t ask for an autograph, just talked to him. He could have taken a nap, but he went out and spent that much time with one fan alone. She reported that if you think he’s a nice guy from what you’ve seen on TV and heard–then multiply it by 100x and you’ll get close. Does he ask people to cheer him–no–it’s not for him it’s for the show and to build energy. That’s what you do at a concert. You are there to scream, stand, wave, and do all that stuff because otherwise, just lie down in your EasyChair, lean back and listen to your stereo. You’ll have money and not have to deal with traffic or crowds and most probably, you’ll soon fall asleep.

These are kids who not so long ago lived their daily lives and nobody would have critiqued them, criticized them, noticed their clevage and posted it on the internet or felt they were watched every single minute. They are still the same but their lives have changed but they still have feelings and get hurt. They all have great voices and I for one had a great time at the Verizon Center, but people have different perspectives and expectations and impressions. My favs are Cook, MJ, and Carly; however I loved them all that night and I got my money’s worth. I was never bored.

By: john_socal

john_socal — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:00:46 +0000

kathryntx,

Let me make it very clear. I think Cook is the greatest overall artist of my lifetime in every way. And believe me, I’m not the only male. Spend some time on david-cook.org and you will see amongst the 14,000,000 plus hits on the site!

By: JOJOSIE

JOJOSIE — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:00:50 +0000

There are also some like me who don’t particually like Rock, but still am a big Cook fan. Most concerts that have a band are loud. :rolleyes_wp: If the musics good, loud doesn’t bother me and I hate to admit my age but I’m way,way past menopause. I only wish I was able to get to a AI concert this year.

By: Mia

Mia — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:26:02 +0000

Thanks for the recap. It is good to hear a different point of view. As fans we too live in a bubble. Sometimes recaps that are not the most flattering remind us that, that is what is going to happen in real life. It’s something all of them will have to face and overcome.

By: aly

aly — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:56:07 +0000

I wonder why you even went to the show. Didn’t sound like you liked
it at all. Guess it was to see Brooke.

Brookes set was a drink and bathroom break. Otherwise I would have
been bored to tears.

By: Zeppelin

Zeppelin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:43:47 +0000

LOL – that description kind of cracked me up.

I love rock, I love Cook’s voice, his laugh, wit & intelligence…..I just hope that wierd routine subtly subsides lol. I doubt it would even bother me if I didn’t like him so darn much. Ha.

By: pingu

pingu — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:58:39 +0000

It’s clear as day Jason’s having the time of his life His face lights up and his voice is full of excitement everytime he’s asked about the tour. He has always said going on tour was the dream, the reason he entered the show to begin with and he’s “having a blast!” He loves it and he loves the audience. He’s always outspoken on his genuine adoration for music & touring and his appreciation for not just the immense amount of love his fans give him but for every audience at every venue.

Jason is a master minimalist. There are no choreographed moves, no smoke, no special lighting; no bells and whistles. Just a guitar, a microphone, some cool tunes and an amazing vocal. He does his thing & you either get it or you don’t.

Although he’s modest and unassuming, he has an inner confidence, is eloquent and has a hilarious spontaneous bubbly attitude (judging from recaps, reviews, fan videos and his vlogs). But that confidence sometimes doesn’t come across onstage on this tour. His banter is often mumbled and nervous. A few people misinterpret this and the fact he doesn’t stand there soaking in the applause, the cheers and the adulation as “not wanting to be there” when it’s obvious he still sometimes finds it all very overwhelming. A more intimate setting would be perfect for him. That way he’ll feel like a musician amongst friends rather than a numbered act onstage performing a quick 3-song set for millions. And he won’t feel like he’s giving a speech every time he opens his mouth to talk lol. His banter will flow easily.

Gah. I can’t wait to see him tour solo XD

By: kathrynTX

kathrynTX — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:54:38 +0000

Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…â€œOf course, 10000 women and girls would disagreeÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and DEFINITELY this guy!
John

So, John, does this mean you’re a guy who LIKES Cook, the rock guy artist Cook? Cool. :lol_wp:

By: kathrynTX

kathrynTX — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:53:23 +0000

Clarifying my comment too…. I was talking about the complaints about the VOLUME of Cook’s set. In my experience, most “rock” concerts are LOUD. Maybe that’s part of the definition of “rock,” I don’t know, seems like it though! I realize every one who goes to the AI shows, who watched AI, who did not watch AI, who does not go to the shows…that not every one is going to like the same artists for the same reasons. Fine with me, really. I like who I like, other people like who they like. I long ago stopped trying to talk someone into liking something she doesn’t like. Doesn’t matter to me!

By: 123abc456

123abc456 — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:12:37 +0000

Clarifying my comment, I was refering to him complaining about the loud music when I said I did not think he was a rock fan not David Cook. I love rock but not all rock groups, although I do love David Cook.

By: SpenserJ

SpenserJ — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:53:24 +0000

IÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve said this before but I also find the Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹IÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not worthy *hangs head down, then proceeds to shake it in disbelief* but keep the applause comingÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ and the *pause for cheers*, *pause for more cheers* thing so annoying, ha.

LOL – that description kind of cracked me up.

I have a feeling that you are not much of a Rock fan I could be wrong.

Yeah, maybe you havenÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t been to many concerts and donÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like much rock?

I know this is going to sound crazy, but I actually think it’s possible for someone to like Rock, yet not be a Cook fan. I like rock – but not all of it. Just because someone doesn’t like a particular artist, doesn’t mean they dislike the entire genre. That’s a big leap to make.

I like David Cook, but I’m not surprised that some people don’t. No one is universally beloved, and lots of people walk out of concerts with different opinions.

TomK, thanks for the amusing review. Glad you enjoyed KLC for the eyecandy, as I imagine that in a concert setting, that’s pretty much all she’s good for. :lol_wp:

By: capami

capami — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:33:45 +0000

Well, ike the T shirt says if the music is too loud, you’re too old. =)

By: kathrynTX

kathrynTX — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:47:26 +0000

I do like reading all the reviews. And there don’t seem to be many written by male type people. “Post-menstrual” cracked me up though, TomK! From this review, the entire experience and show sound really boooooooooooooring zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz….oh sorry, fell asleep on my keyboard. Yeah, maybe you haven’t been to many concerts and don’t like much rock? If you thought David Cook’s set was loud, you should’ve been with me at AC/DC or perhaps Van Halen, where I sat right next to the dang speakers. I finally learned to bring some cotton with me to concerts. Ummmmmmmm…I guess that’s it for my comments on this review, except too bad you were so bored!

By: 123abc456

123abc456 — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:59:34 +0000

Doesn’t sound like you liked the concert much, I have been to a lot of rock concerts and they are always loud which explains cook’s set. I have a feeling that you are not much of a Rock fan I could be wrong. I find it funny how you and others who have reviewed the concerts have different takes on the idols, you notice things about DC “like the strange stare” which I didn’t notice in Portland, or he is too arrogant or he is too grateful or Archie’s “persistant chuckling”. I think that they are all learning how to perform on the “big” stage because even if they have been performing for a long time it is nothing like this concert series and I think they will all get better and work out the tics.

By: brie200

brie200 — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:29:17 +0000

I fully respect your opinion, but I have to disagree on Jason. I agree with whoever said that Jason does what Jason does. People get him or they don’t. He sings his mellow songs and talks briefly and that’s that. I don’t think it’s an issue of not wanting to be there. If you watch his vlog, he’s having the time of his life. But he would be way more comfortable in smaller venues and his fans would enjoy the personal connection more in such a setting.

It’s hard because he’s not going to rock out or throw t-shirts to pump up a crowd or even beg for applause (ahem KLC). He runs off stage as soon as its over and while some interpret that as not wanting to be there, I interpret it as he’s still not comfortable with the cheers and the adulation.