David Cook: American Idol

May 23, 2008 People, music

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It’s been about 17 hours since David Cook was announced as the American Idol. I don’t normally blog about entertainment news, but I’ve got to say, I’m really pleased he won. I’ll be the first to admit that his performances during the finals weren’t his best, but I still think he deserves to win, on the strength of the whole season. This isn’t meant as a put down of Archuleta, he’s got a great voice, but I don’t think he’s ready yet.

There are two main things that set David Cook apart from Archuleta, in my opinion. And they are things we can all learn and gain from, even if we aren’t in the entertainment business.

The first thing that David Cook has over Archuleta is stage presence. He’s got more confidence on stage, and carries himself better. Archuleta’s movements on stage still seem very awkward. David Cook, on the other hand, looks right at home on stage. He looks really comfortable there.

Secondly, and more importantly, David Cook is original. His originality set him apart from every other contestant this season. If you need proof, just check out his version of Mariah Carey’s “Always be my baby“, and compare that to the original. He heard things in songs that nobody else heard. He re-arranged songs in ways nobody else did. And to me, that’s what sealed it for him.

Two lessons that can be applied in all walks of life. Your presence – your confidence in yourself, how comfortable you are wherever you may be – makes a difference. And more importantly, originality has great value.

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  • Derrick Kwa

    Stacy: Yeah, I read about him borrowing some arrangements. Even then, some credit should go to him for taking the time to explore and choose the arrangements. But yeah, credit to Whitesnake and Chris Cornell for the arrangements in the first place.


    Jim: Chill, man. I did say he wasn't at his best on the final day. And I did say that Archuleta has a great voice. I said I don't think he's ready YET. I don't doubt he's got a future.

  • jim dandy goodness
    Oh, the expert on the world of music speaks.  Cook has that stage presence, hey Dork, Archie is only 17 and with pipes like that he is half way there, with the proper people in his corner, this guy is going places.  Unlike that Nickleback clone, Cook.  The judges were right and I wish Simon wouldn't have appoligized to Cook because he spoke the truth the first time.  Archie knocked him out.

    Hey music douch bag , rock is only one genre.  Before Cook butchers another classic, have him stick to Mariah Carey crap and maybe he can join the cast of those girls that sing and dance on bartenders tables, you know the Coyote Girls, now there is a place in the entertainment world for him.
    Screw you Cook, by 12M votes, something is fishy or just alot of music dummies out there.
  • I'm glad David Cook won as well! :) Though I have to say that a few of his arrangements were borrowed (like the one by Whitesnake and Chris Cornell). Still, his voice is perfect for rock.

    Stacys last blog post..letters to nowhere
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