Michael Sarver’s New Single, “You Are”
Michel Sarver performed his new single, “You Are” at the Dream Center in Los Angeles on 10/30. The song will be released through the Dream Center’s record label via Universal Records in the near future.
The Dream Center recently named one of their programs in honor of Danny Gokey’s late wife, Sophia. Word is, both Danny and Michael did volunteer work with the faith-based organization during their time on Idol.
Michael has been writing songs since the age of 14, but I think the song meanders at bit. He could benefit, at this stage, from working with professional songwriters.
What do you think of Michael’s new song? Watch his performance, after the jump.
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Michael has a pleasant voice and with some tweeking this song could sound great. He definitely has some ability as a songwriter, but needs a little help like most.
Not bad at all!
Just went back up to take another listen, and get the message that “This video has been removed by user” I know it means it’s unavailable, but exactly who has removed it? Anyone know?
This one still works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfqW29Cr05g
I’m kind of meh about it. It’s not offensive, but there’s nothing about it that makes it stand out.
Thanks CathyMK
Listened again, still liking it pretty well. Live versions are not always my favorites anyway. This could clean up nicely in a studio.
Michael Sarver Signed With Dream Records/Universal Music Group
http://www.ainow.org/index.php/top-stories/1264-michael-sarver-signed-with-dream-recordsuniversal-music-group
AI Now has just got confirmation from Michael that he has signed a record deal! We are proud to announce that Michael has been signed to Dream Records/Universal Music Group! A formal announcement will be coming from the label “very soon.”
I have to admit, he really suprised me during the tour… He really did himself some good the way he performed. No doubt he was the biggest suprise. I’m a HUGE Adam fan… and I like Danny, Matt.. Anoop, but Michael will make it in Country.
I liked that. I’m a fan of alternative folk Christian music and I think he may fit in nicely in that genre. It didn’t have too much of a country twang. Dream Records may ramp up the production value, though. Their audience is youth and young adult mainly, so far.
Congrats Michael!
Ooh! I liked it. And his voice sounds really nice actually.
Idk I kind of assumed his songwriting would be crap but it’s not.
Wow, I’m very happy for him. I really like Michael Sarver, he seems like such a great guy. I wasn’t feeling this song though at all. Some have mentioned that the recorded version may be better and I was thinking that earlier, as well as the fact that he was probably pretty nervous performing his own song for the first time. I do hope they have someone working with him on the writing aspect for the entire album.
His voice is beautiful, he should have sang like this on AI
I’m not totally positive it’s a deal for a full album release although that would be great for Michael if so. It may be for a single and some other tracks to see how it goes.
And I still kinda think this may not be the deal Michael was previously mentioning about a country music album. Dream Records has done well though with some other artists, so good for Michael in any event whether this is his primary direction or an alternate one to something else he had in mind that fell through.
I think its good. Just too many words at parts. It could use some editing for sure. On the other hand, you feel his connection to the song. Wish him the best.
I think it’s beautiful, and Michael has a nice voice for country, but I do think he loses pitch and that some more vocal lessons and practice will be well worth it in the long run for him and his career. Best of luck to Michael. Songwriting is a great gift.
I was not a Michael Sarver fan on Idol, but he is really sounding good here and it is obvious the song is heart felt. I think he will have a future in country music based on this. Some said it is too wordy, but isn’t that kind of the hallmark of country music? I mostly like rock and pop music, however I do like some country, but am not a true country fan. From what I know about country music Michael fits right into that genre. The fact that he can write songs (whether or not he needs help in this arena via collaboration with professional song writers I’ll leave to the experts) is a big, big plus. I hope he does well.
nice song!
I think it’s a little lengthy, it needs to be cut down a little, but I like it! I hope he has success with it.
It’s Ok but needs work. He still doesn’t have good stage presence. I was getting dizzy watching that mic go from hand to hand. He def. needs a vocal coach and a stylist to work with him. I really wasn’t that impressed. There are dozens out there that sound like him. Sorry…but that’s my opinion …..
I agree with mistyluv7… It is ok but needs work on song and delivery. His voice sounds nice but I don’t think he has the “IT-factor”. … I liked it better when I just listened to him and didn’t watch the video part. And the song is too long for radio…
While I can appreciate the effort that went into penning a simple, sweet love song (aww, Sarver’s a softie), he lost me at kerosene. Cuz technically, kerosene doesn’t light fires. You can have a whole gallon of kerosene sitting there and while it’s highly flammable, it will not burn without being ignited by a match or spark producing device, etc. “The kerosene that fuels my fire” would have been better, though personally, I don’t find being metaphorically likened to a noxious, stinky gas to be particularly romantic. Sorry dude, but I’m sure your lady knows it’s the thought that counts. ~humming~ you’re the toaster oven that warms my bread, the room service that makes my bed….you hold the charge, that jump starts my heart…
Needs a lil tweaking. Needs to stick country the whole way thru, he was throwing in some R&B vocals that kinda fell flat and didnt fit. Its got a nice vibe, and i like the simpleness of it. With the fixes i could hear this on a radio rotation.
This has potential – I do like his voice but the song needs some tweaking. I like the high parts.
There is potential there….someone pick him up & guide him!
AMAZING! I love hearing him sing and can not wait for his album!!!!
A wee bit long but very, very nice. I’m happy for you Michael.