Do I have a shot? (at an audition)

[STORY_TELLER]

I'd say you hit the song about as well as Augeri did. That being said, I didn't think Augeri had the talent level to be in Journey. JSS has better pipes than Augeri. Just more sophistication in his delivery (which comes with the better chords).

Don't get me wrong, you're hitting the notes, but it feels lifeless. You have no vibrato in your delivery, no subtle feathering to your vocals (like perry). Just hard, on point notes. I'd cheer for you at a karaoke contest or in a cover band. But being in Journey? Sorry brother, it's just not there. They need someone with some serious vocal talent to front that band or it's over.

Sounds harsh in the written word, but I'm not trying to slam you. Just being honest.

[JourneySinger]

No one can even think of matching Steve Perry's emotional delivery on those tuines because they came from his perspective and his emotions. Man does he know how to convey them through his voice. Listening to sweet and simple just rolls my joint ! Wish there was a karaoke track of that one because I would love to take a stab at it now that my voice is getting back in shape.

I couldn't agree more...

Steve Perry IS Steve Perry... just like Ryan Chistopher IS Ryan Christopher...

I just hope I did the songs enough justice to keep ANY member of Journey from holding their ears and screaming... LOL

[JourneySinger]

I'd say you hit the song about as well as Augeri did. That being said, I didn't think Augeri had the talent level to be in Journey. JSS has better pipes than Augeri. Just more sophistication in his delivery (which comes with the better chords).

Don't get me wrong, you're hitting the notes, but it feels lifeless. You have no vibrato in your delivery, no subtle feathering to your vocals (like perry). Just hard, on point notes. I'd cheer for you at a karaoke contest or in a cover band. But being in Journey? Sorry brother, it's just not there. They need someone with some serious vocal talent to front that band or it's over.

Sounds harsh in the written word, but I'm not trying to slam you. Just being honest.

And THIS is EXACTLY what I was looking for... Constructive Criticism... Thank you for sharing your opinion...

And I agree, the "subtle feathering" and "vibrato" are two things I am working on...

Just for the record, I've never had a vocal lesson in my life... what you are hearing is years of tested and tried experience in various cover bands from Top 40 to Alternative, to Classic Rock, to Journey tribute... I have a lot of work ahead of me...

Although, I also believe that a lot of the delivery of a song has to do with who wrote it... I can't hold a candle to Perry because those words he's singing are straight from his heart... A good example, to prove my point, is to go back and listen to the music that Steve Perry didn't write and simply performed. It too is lacking, from that emotional delivery standpoint... imo.

Again, I appreciate your criticism and hope to improve as time progresses... Perhaps with future recordings, you may change your mind...

Thanks again!

[Liquid_Drummer]

Dont take that last comment too much to heart. You are better than the singers in a shitload of bands out there making it big. Journey fans are all insane and suffer from OCD and like Rush fans they notice every little nuance of everything. If Ross farted on stage during Chain Reaction someone would write a review of the show and then a review of the fart !

[JourneySinger]

Dont take that last comment too much to heart. You are better than the singers in a shitload of bands out there making it big. Journey fans are all insane and suffer from OCD and like Rush fans they notice every little nuaince of everything. If Ross farted on stage during Chain Reaction someone would write a review of the show and then a review of the fart !

ROFL!

That was hilarious LD... thanks for the laugh!

[justmeagain]

Dont take that last comment too much to heart. You are better than the singers in a shitload of bands out there making it big. Journey fans are all insane and suffer from OCD and like Rush fans they notice every little nuance of everything. If Ross farted on stage during Chain Reaction someone would write a review of the show and then a review of the fart!

Ok guys. First post here. That was too funny!! And this is coming from an OCD Rush fan!

[PROPERRY]

Dont take that last comment too much to heart. You are better than the singers in a shitload of bands out there making it big. Journey fans are all insane and suffer from OCD and like Rush fans they notice every little nuance of everything. If Ross farted on stage during Chain Reaction someone would write a review of the show and then a review of the fart !

[whocares]

if you want to be considered, then the first thing you have to do, is stop communicating with us, and not post at all on this forum. (you'll figure out what it means)

[JourneySinger]

if you want to be considered, then the first thing you have to do, is stop communicating with us, and not post at all on this forum. (you'll figure out what it means)

Oh, I understand where you're coming from... although I come from a different 'school'. I've never been a 'holier than thou' type and if joining any band (pro or not) means screwing over family, friends, or fans, I'm not interested... and I'm not afraid to communicate this.

Lead Singers need more than good chops in a band... they need heart, soul, conscience, and devotion...

I enjoy this site and it's opinions but I can handle RAW opinions and it gives me perspective on what fans of Journey are looking for...

Thanks for the reply!

[whocares]

np, I'll have a listen to the songs in a bit. But i trust that if a few other people here liked them, that they must be decent.

[JourneySinger]

np, I'll have a listen to the songs in a bit. But i trust that if a few other people here liked them, that they must be decent.

And even if they aren't (in your opinion), don't be afraid to let me know...

I'm open to all criticism... you never know what you may learn about yourself...

But I don't take ALL of it to heart, only the views that I find are shared among the MANY or those that I've seen while looking in the mirror and reflecting...

[whocares]

ok, so after listening to Oh Sherrie and Seperate Ways, Admittedly on low(ish) volume, because i didn't want to wake my daughter, I'd have to give you props for doing a damn fine job. I wouldn't audition for the band, if you wnat to keep your dignity and or voice, but good job. Will listen later when I can crank it up louder.

[JourneySinger]

ok, so after listening to Oh Sherrie and Seperate Ways, Admittedly on low(ish) volume, because i didn't want to wake my daughter, I'd have to give you props for doing a damn fine job. I wouldn't audition for the band, if you wnat to keep your dignity and or voice, but good job. Will listen later when I can crank it up louder.

Thanks WC! I know the routine, btw... when my daughter's sleeping, I have to pull out the trusty headphones and resist 'singing at the top of my lungs'...

I'm looking forward to your 'full-volume' review...

[AR]

Steve Perry IS Steve Perry... just like Ryan Chistopher IS Ryan Christopher...

You have just been forever disqualified from an audition for referring to yourself in the 3rd person.

[AR]

Actually go record this with Nora's lyrics and post it here!!!!!!!!

"Lame Reaction" (to the tune of "Chain Reaction")

I bet you, Neal's the one
'Cause now his, Band is DONE
Those changes
He puts you through
Down 3 Singers?
Oh Man, they're SCREWED!

I bet you, Frig likes to say
"Make phone calls? Not me; NO WAY!"
He's not sure
If the Band is done:
But, Steve Perry sang "Lights";
From Journey, he runs....

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
They won't surrender, or lose control

So now it's, not a mystery
Jeff Soto is
Their latest casualty
They mumble, "You'll take the fall
Just like the last time
But, maybe we'll call..."

In motion, it's on its way
Neal wants The Spotlight;
Somebody's got to pay!!
Those changes
He puts you through
Down 3 Singers?
Oh Man, they're SCREWED!

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
They won't surrender, or lose control

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
Jon's "The Friga"
And Neal's "The Fro"

So now just where will they go?
Tell me where

Down down
down down down down down down down down down
DOWN!!
DOWN!!
DOWN!!!!!

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
They won't surrender, or lose control

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
Jon's "The Friga"
And Neal's "The Fro"

(c) 2007 Rocktober Music

[WIX]

you need to know only four things to get the gig if you can sing.


tell me were to stand
tell me how to dress
tell me what to say
tell me what to do

other than that, don't say a god damn thing AND YOUR IN ! WELL for a few months anyway !

[JourneySinger]

Steve Perry IS Steve Perry... just like Ryan Chistopher IS Ryan Christopher...

You have just been forever disqualified from an audition for referring to yourself in the 3rd person.

LOL... I guess you're right... well, back to the tribute I go... LOL

[JourneySinger]

:idea:

Actually go record this with Nora's lyrics and post it here!!!!!!!!

"Lame Reaction" (to the tune of "Chain Reaction")

I bet you, Neal's the one
'Cause now his, Band is DONE
Those changes
He puts you through
Down 3 Singers?
Oh Man, they're SCREWED!

I bet you, Frig likes to say
"Make phone calls? Not me; NO WAY!"
He's not sure
If the Band is done:
But, Steve Perry sang "Lights";
From Journey, he runs....

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
They won't surrender, or lose control

So now it's, not a mystery
Jeff Soto is
Their latest casualty
They mumble, "You'll take the fall
Just like the last time
But, maybe we'll call..."

In motion, it's on its way
Neal wants The Spotlight;
Somebody's got to pay!!
Those changes
He puts you through
Down 3 Singers?
Oh Man, they're SCREWED!

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
They won't surrender, or lose control

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
Jon's "The Friga"
And Neal's "The Fro"

So now just where will they go?
Tell me where

Down down
down down down down down down down down down
DOWN!!
DOWN!!
DOWN!!!!!

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
They won't surrender, or lose control

Lame reaction, to Singers with Passion
Jon's "The Friga"
And Neal's "The Fro"

(c) 2007 Rocktober Music

All I can say is W.O.W.!!!!!!

You may want to forward that Weird Al... you may get a decent response and some royalties... LOL

[CatEyes]

OK sorry but I must do this:

When JSS joined, he came onstage to "we Won't Get Fooled Again"

You could enter to "Lasst Train to Clarkesville"

ok ... shoot me now

Oh P.S. - enjoyed the music - great job.

On Jeff's next tour, he should take the stage to "Take This Job and Shove it!".

Excellent!!!

[AR]

All I can say is W.O.W.!!!!!!

You may want to forward that Weird Al... you may get a decent response and some royalties... LOL

Not my work.

Seriously, if you record it that way and post it here, you will be a hero!

[JourneySinger]

Oh P.S. - enjoyed the music - great job.

I forgot to comment on this CatEyes...

Thank you!

[JourneySinger]

All I can say is W.O.W.!!!!!!

You may want to forward that Weird Al... you may get a decent response and some royalties... LOL

Not my work.

Seriously, if you record it that way and post it here, you will be a hero!

I'll tell you what... IF I get an audition, get into the band, then fired in the first year... I will... LOL

[CatEyes]

Lead Singers need more than good chops in a band... they need heart, soul, conscience, and devotion...

OMG! You're a deadman!

**at the audition**

Clarkesville: (quoting the above) Well, Mr. Schon-Guitar, in my opinion, lead singers need more than good chops in a band... they need heart, soul, conscience, and devotion...

Response from short-one: Hey this is my band and we won't tolerate that attitude around here.
****************************************
ok

stick a fork in me

I'm done.

Cat

[JourneySinger]

Lead Singers need more than good chops in a band... they need heart, soul, conscience, and devotion...

OMG! You're a deadman!

**at the audition**

Clarkesville: (quoting the above) Well, Mr. Schon-Guitar, in my opinion, lead singers need more than good chops in a band... they need heart, soul, conscience, and devotion...

Response from short-one: Hey this is my band and we won't tolerate that attitude around here.
****************************************
ok

stick a fork in me

I'm done.

Cat

LOL... It's like Mystery Science Theatre.... HEHEHE

Thanks Cat! That made me laugh out loud... HEHEH

[JourneySinger]

THANKS TO ALL for the conversation and the honest opinions today!

I'm off to Band Practice....

See you again soon!

[Rockindeano]

THANKS TO ALL for the conversation and the honest opinions today!

I'm off to Band Practice....

See you again soon!

Now THAT sounds gay.

[Jeremey fan forever]

I think you sound good enough to audition for sure, I like your voice. You sound a bit more like Augeri than Perry--the strong version of Augeri from his Tall Story days, not weaker one who fronted Journey for 10 years. To be honest, to me its more important what you sound like doing your own songs to hear what you could bring to the future music rather than just doing a decent job covering the hits. Do you have any samples of your own stuff?

[WalrusOct9]

Nice, dude.

Wanna come sing in my band? I've been looking for 3 years in Chicago for one non-geezer motherfucker who can actually sing like a rockstar, and all I've found is crappy indie rock.

[ohsherrie]

OK sorry but I must do this:

When JSS joined, he came onstage to "we Won't Get Fooled Again"

You could enter to "Lasst Train to Clarkesville"

ok ... shoot me now

Oh P.S. - enjoyed the music - great job "Oh Sherrie".

OK, I guess I should listen to this then.

[ohsherrie]

Ryan I think you have an incredible voice. I doubt that Journey is open for auditions, but don't let that stop you from finding a place to use your talent. The way Journey has been going, there are much better gigs out there for someone who can sing as well as you.