What a year 2010 has been!
I want to thank everyone for your love, support, and loyalty this year. I'm definitely excited to see what 2011 has to offer, what with a new record and tour on the horizon, and I can't wait to experience all of that with all of you!
So, from me and mine, to you and yours, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! (note: If I could train Dublin to don a santa hat and sit still, as opposed to spazzing out and invariably eating the hat, I would have posted a picture of him with the title "HAPPY HOWLIDAYS". Oh well... maybe next year...)
~D
Fan Club Oficial de David Cook en Argentina y Latinoamérica creado en Junio 2008
19 dic 2010
8 nov 2010
Video: David Cook saluda a Argentina!!!
Ahhh, gracias a Ivonne, David nos saluda y dice que espera venir pronto!!! =)
Gracias LightOnForCookie por el video y por todo!!!
Gracias LightOnForCookie por el video y por todo!!!
7 nov 2010
Nuevo tatoo de David Cook
Bansky's "Girl with the red balloon''
Photo by http://theanthemic.tumblr.com/post/1504550133
5 nov 2010
David Cook entrena para el evento de mañana!
Qué reves Cookito! =P
Foto de http://www.bocaratontribune.com/chris-evert-pro-celebrity-tennis-classic-kicks-off-in-boca-raton/
21 oct 2010
David Cook....Lie...IMPRESIONANTE!!!
Planos no aptos para cardíacos, audio inigualable y nuestro Cooko de siempre no puede ser más lindo!!!
Shhhh.... y yapa :)
X beaminbabi98 <---thank you!
Shhhh.... y yapa :)
X beaminbabi98 <---thank you!
20 oct 2010
10 oct 2010
David Cook antes del juego de los KC Chiefs
3 oct 2010
28 sept 2010
Nueva entrevista a David Cook
David habla de la salida de su nuevo CD el año próximo, del tiempo que tuvieron para dedicarse a escribir, de Idol, Simon y los nuevos jueces y de una ''posibilidad'' de ser mentor en el nuevo Idol....y Dave, por favor, no te digas ''No sé qué les diría?'' :)
David Cook asiste al evento 'Pink Party' en Los Angeles
27 may 2010
Nuevo video blog de David!
David compartió con sus seguidores en Twitter este nuevo video contando qué hacía en esa cancha de golf, con quiénes estaba, y qué es lo que sigue en su agenda (en especial la grabación de su nuevo CD a principios de Junio). Para nosotros, los fans de latinoamérica, la mejor parte fue cuando le pidió al pequeño Marshall que diga 'Hello' a la cámara y terminó diciendo 'Hola' y David lo repitió con alegría.
Este es el video:
David's new vlog
Este es el video:
David's new vlog
23 abr 2010
David Cook en Idol Gives Back
David habla y muestra su emotiva visita a escuela Biruh Tesfa en Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Video x CookieNookie77
17 abr 2010
David Cook y su compromiso con la lucha contra en cáncer
El video recuerda la importancia de comprometernos y luchar contra esta enfermedad que de un modo ú otro nos afecta a todos
El próximo 2 de mayo en Washington DC, se correrá la maratón de la cual David forma parte y esperamos que todo aquel que pueda ayudar, ya sea donando ó estando presente, lo haga
Sitios oficiales:
Race for Hope - DC:
SU2C
Si no puedes donar dinero a SU2C colabora en tu país del modo que puedas
Muchas gracias!
C'sM
David Cook promociona Idol Gives Back
Luego de su viaje a Etiopía David formará parte de Idol Gives Back el próximo miércoles 21/4 en American Idol
David conoció y formó parte del projecto de Naciones Unidas llamado Biruh Tesfa (Bright Future) El mismo ayuda y educa a las niñas africanas.
Video de la cadena Fox- Link de Brazilian Word Nerds
David conoció y formó parte del projecto de Naciones Unidas llamado Biruh Tesfa (Bright Future) El mismo ayuda y educa a las niñas africanas.
Video de la cadena Fox- Link de Brazilian Word Nerds
9 abr 2010
David Cook cena con compañeros de Idol 7
Tweets:
@ACookOfficial – Dinner time with @realbrookewhite, @davidarchie and @thedavidcook. FOOD!!!
@thedavidcook – At dinner with @acookofficial, @davidarchie and @realbrookewhite. When you wish upon a tweet… Haha.
@ACookOfficial – http://twitpic.com/1e81t3 – Stinky Quarters!!!
@realbrookewhite – http://twitpic.com/1e85tc – @thedavidcook David Sandwich! @davidarchie #reunion
@davidarchie – Fun night getting together! RT @realbrookewhite http://twitpic.com/1e85tc – @thedavidcook David Sandwich! @davidarchie #reunion
@thedavidcook – That just happened! #reunion http://yfrog.com/euipfj
Aw, it look like Archie might have had a little too much fun:
@davidarchie – I’m not a fan of this not being able to fall asleep thing happening tonight lol. Maybe I ate too much during dinner.
Foto por Brooke White
7 abr 2010
David Cook cantó el himno en juego de los Royals
Impresionante....esa voz Cookito!!!
5-4-2010
Video de cinmc
Foto de Chris Goes
5-4-2010
Video de cinmc
David Cook y su viaje a Etiopía con 'Idol Gives Back'
Photo de Stuart Ramsom, UN Foundation
''...this has been one of the most enlightening and fulfilling experiences I have been able to be a part of.''Artículo completo: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/04/david-cook-ethiopia/1?POE=click-refer
Gracias PaulaG por el artículo y las fotos
Vlog de David en África:
28 mar 2010
David Cook en evento a beneficio con BTE
Strike!!! :)
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Absolutely Still
x LightOnForCookie
Gracias PaulaG x la foto y link video
David Cook y Neal Tiemann en español LOL
Neal:Es un escandalo. I'm at ribs USA!
12:24 PM Mar 26th via Twitterrific
David:@nealfingtiemann EL POLLO CON DIENTES!!!
12:35 PM Mar 26th via web
Y de yapa, Neal le contestó a Flor!!!
RT @FlorMascaro @nealfingtiemann Say Hi to me too Neal!!! :) - hi.
12:24 PM Mar 26th via Twitterrific
David:@nealfingtiemann EL POLLO CON DIENTES!!!
12:35 PM Mar 26th via web
Y de yapa, Neal le contestó a Flor!!!
RT @FlorMascaro @nealfingtiemann Say Hi to me too Neal!!! :) - hi.
21 mar 2010
''Aryentina''? ''Argentinas''?
Como dijimos en el post anterior, David Cook y dos miembros de The Anthemic (Andy y Neal) visitaron la casa de If I Can Dream. Acá les dejamos un video que hizo una chica de Argentina con las partes en donde nuestro país es nombrado...y algunas cosillas más :)
David Cook, Andy Skib & Neal Tiemann in the If I Can Dream House
David Cook, Andy Skib & Neal Tiemann in the If I Can Dream House
19 mar 2010
David Cook nombró a Argentina!!!!
David Cook visitó The Dream House (Tipo Gran Hermano) anoche e hizo una entrevista en Twitter donde respondió preguntas de sus fans
Nuestras Libby y Paula tuvieron la suerte de que les contestara!!!
Y mencionó al país en varias oportunidades =)
Pau: ''David les dijo a la gente de la casa que Andy quería comer mas, jajaja''
Libby: ''Y veo que Andy y David empiezan a mirar por la ventanita, escucho algo de 2am, blabla, y empiezan a saludar a las camaras. Y despues empiezan a debatir como se pronunciaba el nombre del pais, y yo me moria. Aryentain, Aryentina, demasiado gracioso! Nos habran nombrado como 10 veces, y despues seguian saludando''
Dave: Es Aryentina... Andy: No, Aryentain!
Pau: ''En verdad al único pais que nombraron fue al nuestro!!! Bingo por nosotras!!! ''
Neal y Dave: '2am...que Cooketas más lindas estas dos'
Libby:
''Ahi a mi me agarro el ataque, y mando otro tweet, que jamas pense que iban a leer que decia: "Guys, you just gave Argentina a heartgasm. #iicdhouse". Y ahi veo que los de la casa me retwittean eso tambien. Y ahi empece a rezar para qu NO lo vieran, porque me daba verguenza! Pero si, lo vieron, y David lo leyo en voz alta, y, gracioso como siempre, dice "What is a heartgasm"?''
Carita de loco al leer a Libby
Pau: ''Ver a los chicos tan sueltos (...), ver cómo se comportan entre ellos, en fin, verlos en la normalidad (no en un espectaculo/presentación/entrevista) me dio mucha alegría e hizo que los quiera y admire mucho mas que antes.'' ...
Pau: ''Me muero de risa cada vez que me acuerdo de algo! Anoche no me podia dormir! Esas voces diciendo Argentina venian una y otra vez a mi cabeza, me taladraban el cerebro''
Saludando a Libby y a Pau jeje----->
Como bien dijo Pau, cada día los queremos y admiramos más!!!
Vengan a Latinoamérica!!!!!
Practicando para: David Cook & The Anthemic vs Cookies' Mosqueteers....coming soon
Photos by CookieLover_65
En este momento las genias de Libby y Pau se encuentran en el cardiólogo =)
David Cook dá cátedra en American Idol 9
Cantó Jumpin Jack Flash de Los Rolling Stone y una vez más.....la rompió! :)
17-3-2010
X CookieNookie77
David va a viajar a Africa para colaborar y formar parte del evento 'Idol Gives Back'
17-3-2010
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David va a viajar a Africa para colaborar y formar parte del evento 'Idol Gives Back'
4 mar 2010
David Cook en Abbey Road, Londres
Más contento que nene con chiche nuevo! =D
Qué loco más lindo!!!!
3/3/10
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Qué loco más lindo!!!!
3/3/10
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28 feb 2010
David Cook y nuevo show con Sorpresas!
Todos los derechos reservados Photo de superpii http://www.flickr.com/photos/46504111@N02/4393990031/
Morongo Casino Show - 27-02-2010
Cantó 'Barracuda' con su amiga y ex-compañera de Idol, la genia de Carly Smithson
Y nos regaló una nueva canción!!!
''You and I''
X Susiew523
Gracias PauG x los links
25 feb 2010
David Cook y MWK juntos otra vez!
En una noche para el recuerdo David y sus amigos y miembros de su banda volvieron a juntarse para tocar los temas de MWK, los fans más que agradecidos y contentos!
Anodyne Tulsa Febrero 18, 2010
Más en http://www.youtube.com/user/CougarsLoveCook
Gracias a CougarsLoveCook
Anodyne Tulsa Febrero 18, 2010
Más en http://www.youtube.com/user/CougarsLoveCook
Gracias a CougarsLoveCook
8 feb 2010
Entrevista de EW a David Cook
Muy buena entrevista (Inglés) donde David habla de su gran amor: la música
David trabaja en su nuevo álbum junto a talentos como Raine Maida, Chantal Kreviazuk, David Hodges y Brian Howes. También colaboran Max Martin, Claude Kelly, Tommy Hedrickson y Ryan Tedder.
David reveló los nombres de algunas de las nuevas canciones: “You and I” y “Tonight is On Your Side” co-escritas con David Hodges. “With Me Empty” escrita junto a sus amigos y miembros de su banda Neil Tiemann y Andy Skib; una canción que seguramente adorarán sus fans y los de MWK. “Boomerang” escrita con Brian Howes durante su estadía en Vancouver.
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http://ew.com/idolatry
David trabaja en su nuevo álbum junto a talentos como Raine Maida, Chantal Kreviazuk, David Hodges y Brian Howes. También colaboran Max Martin, Claude Kelly, Tommy Hedrickson y Ryan Tedder.
David reveló los nombres de algunas de las nuevas canciones: “You and I” y “Tonight is On Your Side” co-escritas con David Hodges. “With Me Empty” escrita junto a sus amigos y miembros de su banda Neil Tiemann y Andy Skib; una canción que seguramente adorarán sus fans y los de MWK. “Boomerang” escrita con Brian Howes durante su estadía en Vancouver.
X EW - BWN
http://ew.com/idolatry
3 feb 2010
Último Vlog de David Cook
Lo hizo mientras se encontraba en New York
Se puede escuchar un poquito de una de las nuevas canciones!!!
2-2-2010
X OfficialDavidCook
Se puede escuchar un poquito de una de las nuevas canciones!!!
2-2-2010
X OfficialDavidCook
31 ene 2010
David Cook ormó parte de Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Un show de por si emotivo donde David habló de su cercana experiencia con la enfermedad de su hermano Adam y se involucró de lleno para ayudar a la flia. Cowan
10-1-2010
1º Parte
2ºParte
3ºParte
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16 ene 2010
Champagne Super Nova de Oasis por David Cook
Esta bella canción tiene un espacio aparte dentro de los covers hechos por David, una vez más Cookie hace magia....
30-12-09
X CougarsLoveCook
8 ene 2010
David Cook y su deseo de venir a Sud América
En una entrevista a Zap2it David hace referencia a sus ganas de hacer un tour por Europa y Sud América para presentar su próximo album
'''American Idol' David Cook on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' Ellen DeGeneres and more
By Hanh Nguyen
January 7, 2010 2:11 PM
"American Idol" winner David Cook may have just left his tour bus behind, but he's decided to climb aboard another bus for TV.
The singer is the latest "Get on the Bus" celebrity volunteer on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," appearing on the show Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Xzibit returns for a second time to volunteer as well.
The episode centers on the Cowan family, factory workers who have four children. The youngest, 12-year-old Kori, suffers from a debilitating congenital blood disease. On top of that, it seems that the mold infestation in their house has caused Kori to develop painful polyps in her nasal cavity and behind her eyes. Despite all these problems, Kori works to raise money for the American Cancer Society to honor her friend, a girl she met a the blood clinic.
Cook, who is currently in British Columbia working on songwriting for his next record, took the time out to talk to Zap2it about his experiences on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
He also discussed his vision for his new album, how he thinks Ellen DeGeneres will do on "American Idol," the whereabouts of his dog Dublin and a possible future in acting.
Enjoy, all you Cookies!*
"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION"
How did you get involved with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"?
Cook: I had met Kori and the Cowan-Brown family prior to all of this. They had come to a show with some of my family. I have family in a town very close to where they're from in Bunker Hill, Indiana. We met, and I got to hear Kori's story and was really moved by it, to see anybody, let alone a 12-year-old girl, deal with their own struggles and still have that resolve to make the reality around them a better place. That's awe-inspiring. So when ABC and "Extreme Makeover" asked to be involved, it was kind of a no-brainer. I had actually met the family before "Extreme Makeover" had come along.
What was your favorite part of being on the show?
Cook: The end result really. I really don't feel like it's about me being involved or about the show. It's about the family, to see a family that has struggled a long time with various issues and to see them get a boost in the right direction. That's awesome. So to be privy to that and be there, that was a big honor.
Do you cry when you watch "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"?
Cook: I do a little. (laughs) They got me in one of the interviews I think. I held it together for the most part. Maybe you'll get to see that.
How was it working with Ty Pennington, and is his hair as cool as it looks?
Cook: Ty's rad, man. He's just got this real chill SoCal vibe to him. He has more energy than I'd know what to do with. But the hair is legit.
Which bus is cooler: Your tour bus or the "EM: HE" bus?
Cook: Oh, theirs! Ours is way smellier for sure. Theirs is like, all real nice leather, all these decorative pieces. Ours is like, "Hey look, there's an empty can. That's awesome."
But you have Dublin.
Cook: We do have Dublin, yeah, so maybe he's the equalizer.
Was he there for your "EM: HE" experience?
Cook: He wasn't, no. (laughs) The backstory on that is Dublin was out on the road with us when we did the "Good Morning America" performance in Central Park with Kris [Allen] and Adam [Lambert]. Dublin stayed at the hotel and got a little fidgety because I wasn't there and ate some bedding. So we had to send him home. So he's been in Kansas City being watched by my brother Andrew.
Are there any skills you learned from being on "EM: HE" that you might use later?
Cook: Um, I learned how to carry drywall. (laughs) Actually, there's one thing about the whole process that I really enjoyed: Setting the decorative stone on the front facade of the house. I don't know why, but I actually really enjoyed it. So, if the whole music thing doesn't work out ...
What would you like people watching the show to take away from it?
Cook: I think the lesson to be learned is really from Kori. Again, to see this little girl have the resolve to not only deal with her own issues but also to deal with others'. I'm 27-years-old and sometimes I have problems doing that. I think there are a lot of lessons to be learned from her. So that's a reason to tune in. This girl is amazing, and I think anyone watching the show will definitely concur.
Have you kept up with the family to see what's going on with them since the show?
Cook: I have. We were lucky enough to have them come out to a show and we got a chance to talk to them, hang out with them, eat dinner together. We still kind of keep in touch through emails and stuff. A great family. I'm really happy and proud to be involved and to have them around.
Will we hear any of your music on "EM: HE"?
Cook: I honestly don't know. I think it's a possibility for sure.
SONGWRITING AND MUSIC
How is the writing going for the new album?
Cook: We're really just in building material mode. It's been good so far to really get back into the creative process and to get off the road and to focus. I'm really excited with what's coming out. I'm writing differently in some cases, really trying to concentrate on everything coming from an honest place, which is therapeutic and scary and all of that stuff.
Will you be co-writing some of these songs?
Cook: Absolutely yeah, so far it's all been co-writes and I've gotten the chance to sit down and write with the band a bit, which has been great. It's exciting to see everything come to fruition with this next record and see the evolution from the first record.
Will Brian Howes produce the next record?
Cook: We haven't really discussed producers yet. Having written with Brian here for the last couple days, he seems like a chill dude, so I certainly wouldn't mind it.
Any duets planned?
Cook: Nothing planned, but then we're still in the infancy. The topic has been discussed. I'm not opposed to it at all.
I enjoyed your covers, especially "Shattered Dreams" ...
Cook: By the way, I saw that [story you wrote about "Shattered Dreams"]. Thank you. I brought it up at a couple of shows. I tried to skew the numbers a little bit.
Oh wow, thanks! So, are you looking at any new covers for the upcoming album?
Cook: As of right now, there are no talks of doing covers on the record just because I really want there to be as much opportunity as possible to get new music out there. I'm really proud of the covers that we do. We have fun with them. At this point though, I like those just being live, kind of YouTube gems.
Is your songwriting easier or more difficult this time around?
Cook: It's harder this time I think, only because I'm really putting a premium on this stuff. I want everything we come out with to be the best thing ever. So the lines I've set for this writing is lofty for sure. I'm setting the bar high.
Are there any plans for "Analog Heart" like a re-release or boxed set?
Cook: I've been asked that a lot and that's really flattering. It was all kind of thrown together and they were originally written as demos for my old band Axiom. There's really not talk of it. That's not to say those song won't turn up somewhere in the future. But as far as re-releasing "Analog Heart," that was a moment in time, and I'm not really into looking back too much.
Any advice for someone who is trying to teach him/herself guitar?
Cook: It's going to hurt when you start. The finger calluses, those aren't fun at all. For me it was a really slow climb. I've been self-taught my whole life. But the gratification of getting over the hump and being able to write and all that stuff, that's well worth it.
Who would your ideal musical mentor be?
Cook: I kind of pick and choose from my favorites a lot. I love the passion and the resolve for public awareness that Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace brings to the table. I love the whole "I take my music seriously but not myself seriously" mentality from someone like [Foo Fighters'] Dave Grohl. So I kind of find what I like about certain performers and try to adhere to it. I'm a conglomerate I guess. They've got a permanent spot on my music list.
What are your latest musical favorites?
Cook: The last three band records that I bought were all "A" names: Ann Boleyn, Acceptance and The Almost.
Any plans on swinging by Germany in the future for shows?
Cook: I was really bummed that we didn't get to Europe and South America. It was really just the schedule more than anything, but hopefully with this next record process I'll be able to get out there. There's a lot of the world I want to experience. I'm open to anywhere. I've got a passport for the first time in my life and I want to fill it up with stamps. I need to get busy with that.
"AMERICAN IDOL," VLOGGING AND MORE
What do you think about Ellen DeGeneres becoming an "American Idol" judge?
Cook: I'm excited about it. I've been fortunate enough to be on Ellen's show a couple times and really got a chance to talk with her. She's a knowledgeable fan. She gets the process. I think she's going to surprise a lot of people. Of course, I was really bummed to see Paula go. She was a big part of the process for me and a lot of other people. But you know change is inevitable.
Do you have any opinion on Adam Lambert's American Music Awards performance or is that done?
Cook: I was surprised, yeah sure, but at the same token, it's done, it's over. At this point to me, it's like the Kanye [West] thing. It's old and time to move on.
Are you and your family participating in the Race for Hope this year?
Cook: Absolutely. I've started training for May 2nd. I believe my family will be involved. My dad will be a timekeeper, but I think everyone's going to be involved.
Random question: Do you have a favorite font?
Cook: A favorite font? Um, wow. The only one I can think of is Wingdings. I'll go with Wingdings. Why not?
When's your next vlog post going to be?
Cook: Actually, with us being off the road -- my rhythm guitar player Andy was our main video editor -- so I've got to try to get enough footage to give to him and find time to go over it. So hopefully soon. But I'm thinking about starting something new. I think "Pork Beans" is an on the road thing. We'll come up with something else for the record process.
Do you find you're thinking differently because vlogging is a different creative outlet?
Cook: Absolutely. I remember getting ready for the record and the label wanting me to do vlogs, basically, "Hey this is David. This is what I'm doing. Thank you so much. See ya." I felt like we could do more with it. That's kind of where "Pork Beans" came from. Let's have fun with it. Let's make things entertaining. That's really what it turned into. I love it. It's a chance to step away from the day-to-day of being on the road ... after a while that can get monotonous. It was a nice chance to really wrap your head around something else for a minute.
After doing the fun "Pork Beans" stuff, would you consider a recurring role on TV?
Cook: Absolutely yeah. I actually just saw my good friend Carrie [Underwood], she just got a gig on "How I Met Your Mother," which is awesome. I'd love to. Obviously I'm a musician first and all that, but I like the concept of being creative, so whatever avenue I can get that done is something I'm absolutely stoked about. I'd do any of it. I'll play a cadaver on "House" if they'll have me. I can sit really still.
Do you have any New Year's resolutions?
Cook: Yeah, my resolution is to make a better record and put together a better tour than this last one.
What do you think? Will you tune in to watch David's "EM: HE"?
*A huge thank you to the David Cook fans/ Zap2it readers (too many to name!) who submitted great questions via Twitter for this interview.
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Gracias Jules x la info
'''American Idol' David Cook on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' Ellen DeGeneres and more
By Hanh Nguyen
January 7, 2010 2:11 PM
"American Idol" winner David Cook may have just left his tour bus behind, but he's decided to climb aboard another bus for TV.
The singer is the latest "Get on the Bus" celebrity volunteer on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," appearing on the show Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Xzibit returns for a second time to volunteer as well.
The episode centers on the Cowan family, factory workers who have four children. The youngest, 12-year-old Kori, suffers from a debilitating congenital blood disease. On top of that, it seems that the mold infestation in their house has caused Kori to develop painful polyps in her nasal cavity and behind her eyes. Despite all these problems, Kori works to raise money for the American Cancer Society to honor her friend, a girl she met a the blood clinic.
Cook, who is currently in British Columbia working on songwriting for his next record, took the time out to talk to Zap2it about his experiences on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
He also discussed his vision for his new album, how he thinks Ellen DeGeneres will do on "American Idol," the whereabouts of his dog Dublin and a possible future in acting.
Enjoy, all you Cookies!*
"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION"
How did you get involved with "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"?
Cook: I had met Kori and the Cowan-Brown family prior to all of this. They had come to a show with some of my family. I have family in a town very close to where they're from in Bunker Hill, Indiana. We met, and I got to hear Kori's story and was really moved by it, to see anybody, let alone a 12-year-old girl, deal with their own struggles and still have that resolve to make the reality around them a better place. That's awe-inspiring. So when ABC and "Extreme Makeover" asked to be involved, it was kind of a no-brainer. I had actually met the family before "Extreme Makeover" had come along.
What was your favorite part of being on the show?
Cook: The end result really. I really don't feel like it's about me being involved or about the show. It's about the family, to see a family that has struggled a long time with various issues and to see them get a boost in the right direction. That's awesome. So to be privy to that and be there, that was a big honor.
Do you cry when you watch "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"?
Cook: I do a little. (laughs) They got me in one of the interviews I think. I held it together for the most part. Maybe you'll get to see that.
How was it working with Ty Pennington, and is his hair as cool as it looks?
Cook: Ty's rad, man. He's just got this real chill SoCal vibe to him. He has more energy than I'd know what to do with. But the hair is legit.
Which bus is cooler: Your tour bus or the "EM: HE" bus?
Cook: Oh, theirs! Ours is way smellier for sure. Theirs is like, all real nice leather, all these decorative pieces. Ours is like, "Hey look, there's an empty can. That's awesome."
But you have Dublin.
Cook: We do have Dublin, yeah, so maybe he's the equalizer.
Was he there for your "EM: HE" experience?
Cook: He wasn't, no. (laughs) The backstory on that is Dublin was out on the road with us when we did the "Good Morning America" performance in Central Park with Kris [Allen] and Adam [Lambert]. Dublin stayed at the hotel and got a little fidgety because I wasn't there and ate some bedding. So we had to send him home. So he's been in Kansas City being watched by my brother Andrew.
Are there any skills you learned from being on "EM: HE" that you might use later?
Cook: Um, I learned how to carry drywall. (laughs) Actually, there's one thing about the whole process that I really enjoyed: Setting the decorative stone on the front facade of the house. I don't know why, but I actually really enjoyed it. So, if the whole music thing doesn't work out ...
What would you like people watching the show to take away from it?
Cook: I think the lesson to be learned is really from Kori. Again, to see this little girl have the resolve to not only deal with her own issues but also to deal with others'. I'm 27-years-old and sometimes I have problems doing that. I think there are a lot of lessons to be learned from her. So that's a reason to tune in. This girl is amazing, and I think anyone watching the show will definitely concur.
Have you kept up with the family to see what's going on with them since the show?
Cook: I have. We were lucky enough to have them come out to a show and we got a chance to talk to them, hang out with them, eat dinner together. We still kind of keep in touch through emails and stuff. A great family. I'm really happy and proud to be involved and to have them around.
Will we hear any of your music on "EM: HE"?
Cook: I honestly don't know. I think it's a possibility for sure.
SONGWRITING AND MUSIC
How is the writing going for the new album?
Cook: We're really just in building material mode. It's been good so far to really get back into the creative process and to get off the road and to focus. I'm really excited with what's coming out. I'm writing differently in some cases, really trying to concentrate on everything coming from an honest place, which is therapeutic and scary and all of that stuff.
Will you be co-writing some of these songs?
Cook: Absolutely yeah, so far it's all been co-writes and I've gotten the chance to sit down and write with the band a bit, which has been great. It's exciting to see everything come to fruition with this next record and see the evolution from the first record.
Will Brian Howes produce the next record?
Cook: We haven't really discussed producers yet. Having written with Brian here for the last couple days, he seems like a chill dude, so I certainly wouldn't mind it.
Any duets planned?
Cook: Nothing planned, but then we're still in the infancy. The topic has been discussed. I'm not opposed to it at all.
I enjoyed your covers, especially "Shattered Dreams" ...
Cook: By the way, I saw that [story you wrote about "Shattered Dreams"]. Thank you. I brought it up at a couple of shows. I tried to skew the numbers a little bit.
Oh wow, thanks! So, are you looking at any new covers for the upcoming album?
Cook: As of right now, there are no talks of doing covers on the record just because I really want there to be as much opportunity as possible to get new music out there. I'm really proud of the covers that we do. We have fun with them. At this point though, I like those just being live, kind of YouTube gems.
Is your songwriting easier or more difficult this time around?
Cook: It's harder this time I think, only because I'm really putting a premium on this stuff. I want everything we come out with to be the best thing ever. So the lines I've set for this writing is lofty for sure. I'm setting the bar high.
Are there any plans for "Analog Heart" like a re-release or boxed set?
Cook: I've been asked that a lot and that's really flattering. It was all kind of thrown together and they were originally written as demos for my old band Axiom. There's really not talk of it. That's not to say those song won't turn up somewhere in the future. But as far as re-releasing "Analog Heart," that was a moment in time, and I'm not really into looking back too much.
Any advice for someone who is trying to teach him/herself guitar?
Cook: It's going to hurt when you start. The finger calluses, those aren't fun at all. For me it was a really slow climb. I've been self-taught my whole life. But the gratification of getting over the hump and being able to write and all that stuff, that's well worth it.
Who would your ideal musical mentor be?
Cook: I kind of pick and choose from my favorites a lot. I love the passion and the resolve for public awareness that Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace brings to the table. I love the whole "I take my music seriously but not myself seriously" mentality from someone like [Foo Fighters'] Dave Grohl. So I kind of find what I like about certain performers and try to adhere to it. I'm a conglomerate I guess. They've got a permanent spot on my music list.
What are your latest musical favorites?
Cook: The last three band records that I bought were all "A" names: Ann Boleyn, Acceptance and The Almost.
Any plans on swinging by Germany in the future for shows?
Cook: I was really bummed that we didn't get to Europe and South America. It was really just the schedule more than anything, but hopefully with this next record process I'll be able to get out there. There's a lot of the world I want to experience. I'm open to anywhere. I've got a passport for the first time in my life and I want to fill it up with stamps. I need to get busy with that.
"AMERICAN IDOL," VLOGGING AND MORE
What do you think about Ellen DeGeneres becoming an "American Idol" judge?
Cook: I'm excited about it. I've been fortunate enough to be on Ellen's show a couple times and really got a chance to talk with her. She's a knowledgeable fan. She gets the process. I think she's going to surprise a lot of people. Of course, I was really bummed to see Paula go. She was a big part of the process for me and a lot of other people. But you know change is inevitable.
Do you have any opinion on Adam Lambert's American Music Awards performance or is that done?
Cook: I was surprised, yeah sure, but at the same token, it's done, it's over. At this point to me, it's like the Kanye [West] thing. It's old and time to move on.
Are you and your family participating in the Race for Hope this year?
Cook: Absolutely. I've started training for May 2nd. I believe my family will be involved. My dad will be a timekeeper, but I think everyone's going to be involved.
Random question: Do you have a favorite font?
Cook: A favorite font? Um, wow. The only one I can think of is Wingdings. I'll go with Wingdings. Why not?
When's your next vlog post going to be?
Cook: Actually, with us being off the road -- my rhythm guitar player Andy was our main video editor -- so I've got to try to get enough footage to give to him and find time to go over it. So hopefully soon. But I'm thinking about starting something new. I think "Pork Beans" is an on the road thing. We'll come up with something else for the record process.
Do you find you're thinking differently because vlogging is a different creative outlet?
Cook: Absolutely. I remember getting ready for the record and the label wanting me to do vlogs, basically, "Hey this is David. This is what I'm doing. Thank you so much. See ya." I felt like we could do more with it. That's kind of where "Pork Beans" came from. Let's have fun with it. Let's make things entertaining. That's really what it turned into. I love it. It's a chance to step away from the day-to-day of being on the road ... after a while that can get monotonous. It was a nice chance to really wrap your head around something else for a minute.
After doing the fun "Pork Beans" stuff, would you consider a recurring role on TV?
Cook: Absolutely yeah. I actually just saw my good friend Carrie [Underwood], she just got a gig on "How I Met Your Mother," which is awesome. I'd love to. Obviously I'm a musician first and all that, but I like the concept of being creative, so whatever avenue I can get that done is something I'm absolutely stoked about. I'd do any of it. I'll play a cadaver on "House" if they'll have me. I can sit really still.
Do you have any New Year's resolutions?
Cook: Yeah, my resolution is to make a better record and put together a better tour than this last one.
What do you think? Will you tune in to watch David's "EM: HE"?
*A huge thank you to the David Cook fans/ Zap2it readers (too many to name!) who submitted great questions via Twitter for this interview.
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http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/01/american-idol-david-cook-on-extreme-makeover-home-edition-ellen-degeneres-and-more.html
Gracias Jules x la info
6 ene 2010
David Cook despidió el año en Pechanga
El 30 y 31 de diciembre fueron los dos últimos shows del ''Declaration Tour'', muy emotivos por cierto
Ahora David se encuentra escribiendo nuevas canciones para su nuevo album!
A Daily Anthem
Ahora David se encuentra escribiendo nuevas canciones para su nuevo album!
A Daily Anthem
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