Comments on: “Give back” those two minutes of our lives, David Cook!

By: leonie

leonie — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:12:37 +0000

june 7,2008
The finale was a long time ago but still reading about DC. I have to wait for his cd’s to come out. I hope for his long career in music and that his God-given talents will be shared by many.

By: Cole

Cole — Tue, 27 May 2008 04:24:42 +0000

I like David Cook. I like his outlook on things, and the way he remains open to whatever may come. I love the way he said that he may be like Bice or Daughtry, but he doesn’t really know ‘coz people may see him as Fantasia and such, which kind of shows how much substance he has. ^^ I’m happy that the Idol title was handed to him, even if it’s just a title.

On his being a “self-respecting rocker”, though… I doubt we really need stereotypes to listen to music. I would worship anyone who can tell me what “real music” is… What’s a “rocker”, anyway? And why wouldn’t it be “caught DEAD on American Idol”?

I believe Cook’s business is his own. Whatever his musical style is will either be bought or not bought, but really… How can anyone not deserve respect?

On musical styles and “copies of copies”… I think everyone has influences. The world is really old; whatever you find “original” is probably already an innovation you probably never thought someone already put into realization. If Cook sounds like someone else, then think, “Why do we have genres?”. Of course, he will sound like someone else. He sings in a particular style someone already thought of naming so we can “classify” these things and “define” it. Like someone talking about “real rockers” and such stereotypes and definitions that lead to othering. At least, Cook was decent enough to try and look for non-popular versions of a version that would keep things interesting and, most likely, spotlight the art and the artist that realized it.

Besides, I think what he did is “research” and not just “copy”. There’s a difference. Researching allows you several options and thus, several bases. Copying is criminal if you don’t give rightful credit to a work’s master.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:48:05 +0000

I am just Cook’s fan, watching him since audition, far from his country. We should admit, in the very very beginning, he is a bit snob. (like many people with brain). Most of the time people will say the same thing about me. LOL LOL. But after those “alright Now” moment, when he claimed himself as a “wordnerd’, and he with simon who shot him with amck “having no kharisma”, He changed. He becomes very humble, never argue back, and admit that he is like going into a rock school with AI. He confessed that he didn’t know a lot of things he thought he did before AI. I guess, he is very human after all. Need to go through things and that makes me even like him. So you guys in US, vote for David Cook!! He is a real “music” it is. He is the only contestant in 7 season, who always think ‘what can I do to please and surprise the audience’. He has fan base in many countries in Asia too, including where I am

By: kathy

kathy — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:06:06 +0000

Those of you who think David Cook is arrogant are so off-base. In high school and beyond, he has excelled at many things: forensics, performing in musicals, and playing baseball come to mind. I have NEVER seen him behave in a cocky way. Whatever you see in him on American Idol that makes you think he is arrogant is a misconception and a misperception. David is personable, humorous, and friendly. The only arrogance I see is your harsh judgment and insistence that you alone have insight into David’s personality from a few hours of television viewing!

By: Pepper

Pepper — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:52:10 +0000

Though not a fan of much of the generic musical talent showcased by AI (save a select few), I feel truly grateful for the opportunity to witness a real star in the making -David Cook! What an amazing, engaging performer with the most beautiful voice and tone. I’ll be looking out for this fellow. From what I have read he is also a down to earth, good man. Makes me proud.

By: Shawna

Shawna — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:12:38 +0000

Wow, there’s some hating going on here. Caring and love have nothing to do with cults. Cults are controlling and full of greed and malice. I mean, if you don’t like him, y do you even care so much? Is it your goal to get everyone else to hate him? Just because you don’t like him, no one else can?
You act like you know him front to back, but you’re just making judgements (hmm religion?). Oh and saying that he has no confidence isn’t enough? you have to make fun of his appearance “balding combover.” Do you have the right to make fun of someone else? Are you perfect? It’s much easier to knock someone down than it is to pick them up.

By: Get Read

Get Read — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:48:46 +0000

Oh dear god… Never thought I’d say it, but you people that support, or defend, David Cook sound like your straight out of a southern baptist cult. You can cry all you want that he is not arrogant or pompous, but your just lying to yourself because you don’t want to believe that you’ve been suckered by an egomaniac with no self confidence… sound like an oxy moron? Unfortunately, there are David Cooks EVERYWHERE! Just go into any hipster/Emo hangout in your town. Same attitude, same clothes, same style, same vocal inflections… just another eddie vedder wannabee… and above all, same haircut!! With the exception of David Cooks artful balding combover. PATHETIC!
If you have any brains or even just a little common sense, you’ll see that he has lived in that world for a very long time… obviously he’s gotten very good at hiding his lack of self confidence and getting you all to believe he’s a talented, unique, and sensitive artist.
Any self respecting rocker wouldn’t be caught DEAD on American Idol. They could win this pathetic show a million times over, but they’ll never get any respect. Not from real music fans… just from radio listeners. There’s a HUGE difference.
Pathetic…

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:16:49 +0000

I’m thinking David Cook might actually have set the bar too high for himself, after a long string of terrific rush-right-out-to-itunes-to-buy-it-the-n ext-day performances. Really, he turned in a good performance of a poor song choice (one that was chosen from his heart without regard to how it would further him in the competition). Would anyone have even noticed if, say, Michael Johns had picked the wrong song and gave a not-quite-fantastic rendition of it? Michael after all has been doing so poorly for weeks that we only take notice when he finally turns in one good performance (the blues number he did on country night). Even the fan favorite David A has set the bar fairly low for himself, continually only doing the same kind of song well and having some major stumbles along the way. Yet David C. has one performance that isn’t up to his usual sky-high-makes-headlines-the-next-day in his whole run and guess what? It makes headlines the next day. Why? Because it’s a shock. And I actually really love him all the more for this little stumble. It proves he’s human enough to sometimes make the wrong choice when following his heart. Our Lady Peace isn’t my favorite band by a long stretch, but there’s something about this guy choosing to sing his favorite song by his favorite artist in spite of the fact it was not the smart choice that really resonates with me. I think the reason that so many people are shocked at David C’s off-night is evidence of how brilliant an artist this guy really is. At the beginning of this season a lot of people were saying ‘He’s good, but David Cook is no Chris Daughtry’. Well more and more I’m beginning to think maybe Chris Daughtry is no David Cook (Actually I’m kidding; they’re both brilliant and would love to see them on tour together… hopefully it will happen soon after David C. wins Idol).

I also think he got unfairly tagged as ‘arrogant’ early on by a comment from Simon and now that reputation has somehow stuck to him despite ample evidence to the contrary. The guy is obviously a humble and genuinely nice guy (he doesn’t even try to self promote his good deeds to get points with the audience; I stumbled across an article online that explained the orange wristband he wears and why). He just is not afraid to take charge of the stage when he’s performing and fearlessly performs with passion. That kind of confidence and true heart is intimidating to petty people who are afraid to live their own lives with passion and so spitefully and jealously cry out ‘how dare he!’ I feel sad for people like that, and I hope David C. continues to ignore the petty insults and pour his heart and soul into every performance.

Also for Jill and her malicious, spiteful and hateful anti-David comments: I honestly don’t see David C. as balding (maybe I’m just not looking close enough? I swear I really don’t see evidence) but really I don’t care and I don’t see how it matters. The dude is awesome, looks terrific on stage and his brilliance shines through on every performance. I don’t see how his hair plays into it, and your comments reflect very poorly on YOU, not on him. You sound like a very ugly, miserable and unhappy person, and I pity you.

By: Nan

Nan — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:07:38 +0000

Jill, that is called stage presence. David Cook has it and some other contestants should learn it. They look like gaulky ducks on stage. David is in it to win and good for him. I never fault a person for putting their best foot forward at all times. That’s the only way a person can get ahead in life. Good luck to David. You go dude!!!

By: Nan

Nan — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:48:33 +0000

David Cook is the best this season has to offer. I liked Michael Johns too, but he’s gone now. I think David Cook is very gracious and he doesn’t back-talk the judges like some other contestants do. I wasn’t crazy about the “Innocent” song, but he delivered it very well as always. He never has a pitch problem and he knows how to arrange a song. Simon calling him pompous is like the pot calling the kettle black. God bless David and I hope he wins.