Funny story:

I was walking through the Wilkinson Center with my little sister, doing advertising for an a cappella concert we were in, and someone asks me to sing into a microphone. I made it into the finals of their singing competition and they asked me back to record a music video.

I did a pre-recording with a friend, singing "Skyfall" by Adele - the theme for the newest James Bond movie by the same name. My first rendition was pretty similar to Adele's - intense, with a lot of just voice. Great for backing up a movie scene. Here's a link to the audio for it:

 I sent the recording to the producer and his response was "Awesome." Then I got into the studio at Art City Records (Springville) and the fun began. After singing it once, he stopped me and said, "Hey man, this isn't working for me. This isn't the reason why I brought you in here. Do you have another song?"

Apparently, he wanted something brighter, bolder, and higher. That's great, except that I had been practicing Skyfall for weeks and definitely did not have another song ready for performance. So I suggested... trying it again.

And this is the video we created. Make sure you watch from 3:50 to the end.

I'm one of many people participating in the contest - the Art City will produce an original song for the winner after the final round. It was posted to Facebook and YouTube and voting begins today - you can vote once a day per device (computer, smart phone, etc) through the Facebook link here: http://bit.ly/ZtipCH

I hate voting for people in popularity contests. But obviously everyone doesn't share my sentiment (hence why people win them). And I've never done a video for (Gay) Mormon Guy... so I thought I'd go for it.

1. Click the link http://bit.ly/ZtipCH (it will take you to Facebook, the exact address of the contest)

2. Click "Vote"

You may need to Like "Art City Records" on Facebook or give Offerpop (the entity they use to run the voting) permissions to access your Facebook Likes.


If you're on a mobile device, it may take a little more. Two options:

1. Click the link http://bit.ly/ZtipCH
2. Click "Log In" on the page that tells you the contest is just for fans
3. Log in to allow Offerpop to access your Facebook "Likes"
4. The screen will go WHITE. Click Back.
5. Click the link again -  http://bit.ly/ZtipCH
4. If you haven't already done so, Like Art City Records.
5. Vote for me.


1. Go to your Facebook App
2. Search for me - David Peterson
3. Click on the post that says "David Peterson - Who is the best Singer" via Offerpop
4. Allow Offerpop to access your Facebook "Likes"
5. The screen will go WHITE. Click Back.
6. Click the link again -  http://bit.ly/ZtipCH
7. If you haven't already done so, Like Art City Records
8. Click Vote
 (you'll only need to allow permissions the first day - each day after that you can just click).

 

And if you like clicking a ton and don't want to click the bit.ly link, here's how to find the contest itself (doesn't work on a mobile device (you have to use the bit.ly link):

Go to the "Art City Records" Facebook page

Click the "Vote on 4/30" Button

Click "Vote" at the top

Find my picture and name - David Peterson - and click

Click "Vote"

Also, you can see who is currently winning the contest by looking at the order of the pictures at:
https://apps.facebook.com/offerpop/Contest.psp?c=346952&u=1189779&a=177914495580579&p=422665351132570&rest=0&v=View
The first place person is first, followed by second, third, etc.

Right now (as of this post), I'm winning. Thanks already to everyone who's voted.

I'd love your feedback either way.