David Cook shaked the country. Millions of people around the country fell in love with rock belter David Cook while watching him make other people’s songs his own week after week on the seventh season of American Idol. David Cook won the competition handily thanks to viewers connecting with his rich, unfettered voice and passionately intense performances, not to mention his down-to-earth Midwestern charm. Now, with the release of his self-titled major-label debut, this gifted 25-year-old is eager to show those fans what he can do when he’s in the driver’s seat.
David Cook says “I went on Idol with a five-card hand and showed three of my cards, Now it’s time to put down the other two. There’s a lot I haven’t shown the world, just as far as who I am and what I’m about. I have several layers as an artist and those layers are out there on this record. I don’t see myself ever writing an autobiography; I’m just going to let the music speak for itself.” And it does — loud and clear.
David Cook is a statement-making album, filled with bold, keenly felt songs that showcase David Cook’s powerful vocal chops and considerable songwriting talent, as well as the versatility that made him a star on Idol. The first single “Light On,” with its Southern rock vibe, is light years away from the gut-wrenching ballad “Permanent,” which couldn’t be more different than the swaggering shredder “Bar-Ba-Sol.”
David Cook says “I wanted to make an eclectic album that went places, This is my first major-label release and that gave me some room to be a bit of a chameleon and try different things. So there’s a diversity of influences on this record. I wasn’t sure how we were going to tie everything together, when we were going through the process.” That job fell to producer Rob Cavallo, a veteran studio wiz who has helmed hit albums for Green Day, My Chemical Romance, and Kid Rock, among many others. “Rob did a great job of tuning in to who I am as a person,” David Cook says. “He really made the songs fit me, as opposed to tailoring them to fit someone else’s perception of me.”
David Cook also gives props to his songwriting collaborators, an illustrious list that includes former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell, Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik, Nixons singer/guitarist Zac Maloy, and Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida, one of David Cook’s longtime idols. David Cook co-wrote three songs with Maida, including “Heroes,” which he describes as an homage to his supportive family, and “Permanent,” a song addressed to his older brother Adam who is battling brain cancer.
David Cook recalls “We recorded ‘Permanent’ in two takes and everyone in the room was crying, I actually had to leave at one point because it was so emotional. As a musician, any time you can create something where the end result is exactly what’s in your head, well there’s a heaviness to that moment and it overwhelmed me. I’ve been writing songs for ten years and that was the first time I’d felt it. I think there’s an honesty throughout the record that culminates in that song.”
“Permanent” comes near the end of an album that is full of highlights, from the chiming opener “Declaration” (which David Cook likens to “me standing on top of a building and declaring my intentions for this album”) to the arena-friendly sing-along closer “A Daily AntheM,” and everything in between, including the propulsive “Come Back To Me” and the poignant “Lie,” both of which illustrate the album’s recurring theme. “It’s the idea of love amidst separation,” David Cook explains. “‘Come Back To Me’ is about loving someone you can’t be near, whereas ‘Lie’ is about being in a dysfunctional relationship that you don’t want to end because you still see the good in it.”
Then there’s “Life on the Moon” whose lyric “The life that I knew, it’s through…I’m alone in this crowded room…It’s like life on the moon” feels particularly fitting given how much David Cook’s circumstances have changed since he auditioned for American Idol on a whim back in August 2007. “What I like about that song is that it represents the last year of my life without perverting the last year of my life,” he says. “It’s written so that it could be about the whole Idol journey, but it doesn’t have to be.”
a little story
???? david cook, music, singer
profile david cook
David Cook, American Idol's 7th season winner, hails from Blue Springs, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. David, 25, graduated from Blue Springs South High School and holds a degree in Graphic Design from Central Missouri State University.
Name: David Roland Cook
Birth Date : December 20, 1982
Birth Place : Houston, Texas, USA
Height : 6' 2"
Nationality : American
Education
* Graduated from Blue Springs High School, Missouri, USA
* Attended University of Central Missouri, in Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
David Cook Family
Father : Stan Cook
Mother : Beth Foraker
Brother
Adam Cook (older, d. 2-May-09), Andrew Cook (younger)
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POMOSDA,, their travel in magazine wall contest 2008
Spectacular ideas continue to emerge from participants Honda mading War 2. Mading they show the jury made the team who did a road to school shaking his head. Like the previous day, yesterday's ideas still dominate the global warming. However, there is also the theme of education and future technologies.
The theme of the environment carried by the Papar district of East High School, SMAN Kertosono Nganjuk, SMA Muhammadiyah Kertosono, and junior Pomosda Nganjuk. While mading represented by the high school education-themed Pomosda Nganjuk, MTs Ulul Albab Nganjuk, and MTsN Cape Farmers Nganjuk. One school, junior high school 1 Prambon, futurustik with the background theme of astronomy.
In high school Pomosda, there is a giant replica of the four books that are stacked like a house. "If the role of education pursued in all aspects of life, ranging from the morality of the nation till the present environmental degradation," explained Yocta, mading Pomosda crew.
It is also appointed by the junior Ulul Albab and MTsN Cape Tani. Mading both were two-dimensional shape with simple appearance. This is their first appearance in the race mading school. Ahya Nevertheless, students of class VIII MTsN Cape Farmer admitted to not be afraid to compete with other participants.
Presented the students a unique appearance SMPN1 mading Prambon with futuristic themed. Mading unique because in addition they also display dozens of Honda motorcycles from year to year around mading, plus his umbrella girl. Meanwhile, mading triangle with the ornament on top of the solar system visible light with metallic colors. "This is a manifestation of our desire to continue to move towards a better future," said Dewi, seventh-grader who also became a journalist school.
Familiar themes: environment and global warming brought SMA 1 and SMA Muhammadiyah Kertosono Kertosono. SMAN 1 Kertosono showing the castle of the former mineral water bottles. His article was about the waste and the environment. While SMA Muhammadiyah comes with its green shaped home city. "We hope to pass the final even though the first time to come," said Endra, eleventh grade students who presented madingnya yesterday.
The theme of junior high school of Pomosda is water. With descriptions of three bare tree trunks. Complete with bird nests and dry twigs.
Meanwhile, SMAN 1 Papar combine education and the environment. Ornament-shaped desk with a globe covered with cigarette butts. "This is a symbol that cigarette smoke contributed to the increased heat of the earth," reasons Linda siswai class XI. They also made observations related to the pollution of water in rivers.
While giving thumbs-up, the jury also gave critiques and input. "Primarily mading is the writing, while the display serves to attract readers to come and read the writing in mading," he said Jauhar Yohanis, the jury Honda mading War 2.
Today, teams of judges will tour visiting eight schools in the town of Kediri. Namely, Junior High School, Junior Ar Risala, SMA Ar Risala, SMA 4 Kediri, Daha Pawiyatan SMA, SMK TI Pelita Nusantara, SMK Al-Huda.
sma pomosda, 2nd champions of school newspaper design contest 2008
In series 2 School Contest, you could say the school newspaper design contest is the most minimal participant. In total only 20 design participated. Both the junior and senior high school. this Minimal participant does not mean quality is also minimal. Design school newspaper this year even more varied and good in quality. Its news and contents or weighted.
Eleven finalists managed to escape. Newspaper design they exhibited during the Final Party (26-27/07) ago. Display with actual size, the paper praised the finalists deserved. Especially the third property winners.
Rony Setiyawan, the first winner of this contest smiled when desainya practically good. Student class XII IPA 4 was admitted for the first time following the design competition. Therefore, can be a champion for him is a surprise. Although small, Rony has a lot of expertise. Evidently, not only designs the paper. Rony also become a crew leader mading school. And managed to obtain the Best Performance by mading shaped pagoda.
This 17-year-old student was fond of drawing and designing. At first he knew of design in a computer program from the brothers, graduates of visual communication design. Then he began to study myself more deeply. Armed with experience designing and building a school Newspaper. He was finally brave show of skill when the contest began. Name of school newspapers is Metafo (Media News and Information). Green, Rony design is attracting attention.
Themed environment and global warming effects. Its main points are the subject of coral reefs. "Just happened to have lots of pictures of coral reefs, as well as concerns about the condition of coral reefs in Indonesia," he explained when asked why picked the theme. The photos she took at the coral reef of white sand area of Psychology last year. Not only that, he also talks about the forest area of lung Willis as the city of Kediri. "We can not stop global warming, we can do is slow down the process," he asserted. Therefore, Rony wish people would realize the effects of global warming. Also do something meaningful after reading the article in the paper.
Similarly, desired by Edward Surya Wijaya. The third winner of this contest, representing the SMAK St. Augustine. The contents of the papers about various things about FC so close and real. Edward did not play in making paper. Starting from doing reportage by Vice Mayor Bambang Edianto, Kyai Badrus, until the former Kapolresta Jayan Kediri I Putu Danu.
"I did the interview itself into a resource home," explained the students of class XII IPA 1 this. Eldest of two brothers this has indeed been used to cover the event. Because he was also incorporated in the school magazine.
This year is the second time Edward followed a similar contest. Last year he also became the second winner. Become the third champion this year, do not let her down. Only one thing could make it down is when the final. "I just knew there was something missing in my designs on display fitting, no dates in my newspaper," he regret it. In fact, before being submitted to the committee, Edward has been repeatedly examined. Even assisted by his colleagues.
School newspaper named Quelle. Derived from the Greek word meaning a standard or benchmark that that's for sure. "So, this reflects the content of school newspapers, that is certainly true beritanta not imaginary," continued the student who liked this design and photography. Would you like to participate again next year. Edward replied, smiling. "Nggaklah, next year would have trouble ngurus college, let another class aja brother," explained Edward who wanted to lecture in civil engineering. Edward is currently serving as Chairman of Student Council hopes next year the school could be better. "It could go all the contests and win," he argued.
Meanwhile, the second champion of the high school achieved Teguh Kurniawan Pomosda Nganjuk. Firmly seated in class XII IPA 1 displays everything about school. Starting from school activities, educational systems, and other trinkets. If Rony and Edward wrote his own article in his newspaper design. Not so with Teguh. He requested the help of his friends to contribute articles.
"Not too could write, I design it," said the student who was designing this hobby. He claimed to learn drawing and design from the older class. Also assisted with supervising teachers. When creating designs for the contest yesterday, Teguh'm not bothered by difficulty. "In addition to writing, there are technical issues such as formatting text and photos," she recalled. Fortunately, there is a tutor who can be consulted.
Another exciting experience is this contest is also the first race he attended. The first time you join and become a champion, Teguh also feel proud. "Yes, never thought, delighted," pongahnya. Participate again next year? Teguh also could not be firmly answered. Because, he must concentrate on final exams and college preparation.
pomosda and jurnalist school trip 2009
Hearing Makodim name, many people would think as a grim place. Synonymous with weapons and war. Therefore, people often think twice if they want to go into this military region. If no urgent business, the community most likely choose dissuade the military into the area.
But, if entered into Makodim 0809 Kediri, such consideration could be thrown away. This Military headquarters that located at Jalan Ahmad Yani Kediri, is far from sinister impression. Conversely, the headquarters which covering four hectares area, looks beautiful and comfortable. Although hundreds of military looks and guard heading in and out, not felt awesomeness as previously imagined.
This condition occurs because makodim is very beautiful. There are hundreds of different flowers in each corner of the complex. Starting from Palm Bottle until Wave of Love. Plants are arranged neatly in the park. In fact, every inch of ground in this place there are no empty spaces. Everything is used for crops.
If during the day, the military environment is far from hot air. Number of large trees there to make people could comfortably take shelter. While the flowers are short, will make a fresh eye.
Although overgrown with thousands of plants but the cleanliness is maintained. Hardly any leaves or twigs that had fallen. Every morning and afternoon, members of the Armed Forces based in this place is always clean.
'Reign' of ornamental plants and flowers not only in the yard or inch of existing vacant land. But also 'looting' till indoors. Included in the Non Commander Kodim (Dandim) Totok Arm Lieutenant Colonel Imam Santoso. Do not be surprised if the entrance to the room atmosphere that is reflected Totok is beauty.
"These flowers we get by buying in Kediri," said Totok.
Interestingly, despite a wide range of existing plants, all harvested from Kediri. Nothing is purchased from outside the city. Places like Ngadiluwih florists in Kediri regency became one of the Kodim 0809 earn interest.
Plants that are purchased are also not expensive. When purchased, the plants are still small. The price is only tens of thousands of rupiah. "Palm is only USD 70 thousand (without pots, Red)," explained Totok.
Interestingly, in addition to the flowers in the nursery, there was makodim Duren. Durian trees are still small number in the hundreds lined up on the north side of the room Totok.
Nursing flowers and plants delivered to all members of the District Military Command 0809. Begin fertilizing watering until the members themselves are handled.
Only, technically different watering. Adjusted for sex. Plants that do not require much water is only watered every other day. While that may one day need water twice. Morning and afternoon.
Care costs were not expensive. Although reluctant to mention, but Totok said maintenance costs are still able to be borne by the district military command. "Most just buy fertilizer," he said.
However, often reaching into koceknya Totok own to meet the needs Makodim flowers and plants in 0809. He hoped the flowers can flourish and multiply.
In addition to developing interest in the land, Kodim 0809 also uses hundreds of pots of various sizes. Pots containing flowers dijajar neat. Make it unsightly eye.
Besides the cultivation of various flowers, Totok also interested in dragon fruit plants. Therefore, it is also planted in the park Makodim dragon fruit. "I want to know if the dragon fruit will be fruitful or not," he said, pointing to the direction of the Dragon fruit trees.
With so many flowers and neatly trimmed gardens in Makodim it, TNI headquarters Totok hope it becomes beautiful and comfortable. So that residents and visitors who were there could be comfortable and breathe fresh air. Air pollution can be reduced.
Beautiful and comfortable conditions that made 0809 Makodim frequented by various circles. Ranging from kindergarten students / elementary to high schools often hold events there. Activities undertaken as outbound.
Including 27 participants communal Journalist Radar Kediri School Trip (SJT), the incoming Class Two also took time to visit there January 20, 2009. Twenty-seven participants were also able to feel the fresh garden Makodim. "Makodim 0809 turned out to be clean and beautiful," said Ahmad Zainul Abidin, Pomosda VIII class student who became one of the participants SJT.
pomosda and school journalist 2009
Things continue to find new and exciting school journalists who became members of communism Radar Kediri Journalist School Trip (SJT) 2009. Yesterday for example, they are not only a chance to interview the cellular business, but also had time to practice as a customer service officer (CSO) at the XL Center on Jalan Kediri Joyoboyo.
This STJ Participants is not only a practicing CSO course. By the XL, for the willing to do that given the benefits package attractive. So, do not be surprised if school journalists from different regions in the territory of ex-Kediri residency were all fighting this act. Among the conduct that is Dahlia Nurlaila, eleventh grader Pomosda Nganjuk SMA. "Last try to be customer service, not too understand but he did bother to serve our customers easier," said the veiled female students of this.
Meanwhile, the arrival of school journalists directly connected to the XL Center branch manager Oki Kurniawan Kediri. With the assistance of several staff, Oki presenting materials about mobile in general, and specifically about the XL. After that, participants are welcome SJT around the office. Conduct several interviews with the staff and employees.
For the participants, the trip yesterday to make them understand the workings and subtleties of cellular operators. "It's fun, so know about the work of marketing, tips facing competition from mobile operators," explained Mega Dwi Cahyaningsih, female students of class XI Science V SMA 2 Pare. Mega is also a vice pimred school magazine was also admitted to getting a lot of science in a day.
Meanwhile, Zulhilmi, class XI student of SMAN 1 Ngronggot Nganjuk, other participants, admitted happy to meet with many friends at the event this time. Interviewing experience became a new experience for him. "Fun is also a journalist, could be interviews with various parties," he said, smiling.