Finally, a JRNY/JSS boot

by **McNeil** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:09 am

Seems that Deen is now the guy/voice that is holding this whole package together....

...lets hope he doesnt get any better offers :wink:

like joining Tall Stories !!! :twisted:

by **NealIsGod** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:10 am

SuperAugeriFan1 wrote:Here's my take after a few quick listens. I have two shows coming up next week, so I'll have to see it in person to make a total judgement.

I, too, am not sure what to think of this pairing. It appears to me that JSS does struggle on some high parts, although I know people here have said he doesn't have any trouble with the high notes.

Listen to Lights. Ouch.

by **Moon Beam** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:11 am

Thank You Barb!
You just made my day.
Thanks to all the others who tried to help my
stupid self in hearing these tunes.
I adore Neal's Star Spangled Banner version.
That man has lightening in his fingertips.
I hope you are blessed with some tremendous kindness
today lady like you have shared with all of us.

by **NealIsGod** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:16 am

This would even make bin Laden fly the flag. :lol:

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a ... A97E541636 (Star Spangled Banner)

by **danthecdman** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:17 am

If you're having problems listening and/or buring the Journey boot to cd, simply download and install Yahoo Music Engine to your pc. The program will play the concert and also allow you to burn to cdr, and it will automatically convert the flac files for you when it burns to cdr.

by **finalfight** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:24 am

danthecdman wrote:If you're having problems listening and/or buring the Journey boot to cd, simply download and install Yahoo Music Engine to your pc. The program will play the concert and also allow you to burn to cdr, and it will automatically convert the flac files for you when it burns to cdr.

Or use the free FLAC plugin for Nero available with instructions here -

http://www.bitburners.com/Software/Down ... o_Plugins/

by **McNeil** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:25 am

Jeez.... thought there wld be more postings now the JSS stuff is freely available

Guess its bed time in a large portion of the good ole USA ???

Its 8.24 pm here in England

Come on you guys... lets hear more comments..... fave trax...worst trax etc etc

by **Barb** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:26 am

I'm in California, and it's only 12:30 in the afternoon here. Everyone is out and about, I suppose!

neilmaclookalike wrote:Jeez.... thought there wld be more postings now the JSS stuff is freely available

Guess its bed time in a large portion of the good ole USA ???

Its 8.24 pm here in England

Come on you guys... lets hear more comments..... fave trax...worst trax etc etc

by **Clasicrockldy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:26 am

NealIsGod wrote:Ahhhhh... now we're talking. Chain Reaction. Nice job.

I totally agree NIG ! Wooohoo...... I am liking this boot !

by **Clasicrockldy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:28 am

Barb wrote:I'm in California, and it's only 12:30 in the afternoon here. Everyone is out and about, I suppose!

I'm in Cali too, Barb, but I am not out and about ! It is too damn hot here !

by **McNeil** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:29 am

Hi Barb

thanks again for taking the time and effort to put up those files!!! esp when its prob hot n sunny where you are..actually its hot n sunny here too(for a change...lol) in Liverpool

by **NealIsGod** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:31 am

WTF happens at 1:38 into Only the Young? Did Ross goose JSS's ass or something? :lol:

by **Barb** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:31 am

No problem -- I'm glad I could figure it all out. I've never downloaded a bit torrent before! It's a beautiful sunny day today, but I'm being lazy and sitting in the house anyway! :lol:

neilmaclookalike wrote:Hi Barb

thanks again for taking the time and effort to put up those files!!! esp when its prob hot n sunny where you are..actually its hot n sunny here too(for a change...lol) in Liverpool

by **finalfight** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:39 am

Just try to remember when listening to the recording that JSS is by all accounts putting on quite a performance and covering a lot of ground on stage. I am sure it is a whole lot easier to stay in tune when stood (or sat) fairly stationary whilst singing. To be honest though I would almost rather he did stand still though so that we could get a better grasp of how he sings the songs. He is probably sooo excited to be up there that he can't keep still!

Perhaps someone will be kind enough to upload the four Journey tracks that JSS recorded in the studio and reportedly hid on his website for download before they went AWOL.

I think I need to see a show before being able to fully comment on the pairing of Journey and JSS but that is in no way knocking Soto's singing of these songs. I just want to see the showman in action.

Hope Steve A is well and on the road to recovery.

by **aorgeneral** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:47 am

First off I want to say that I am a huge JSS fan and own every cd he has ever been involved with, from Biker mice to Talisman to eyes etc. Secondly I would like to say that I am old acquiantance of Steve Augeri, so it is with great sorrow that I read some of the negative comments made by ignorant so called fans about the current state of Steve's involvement or future involvement in Journey.When I heard that Steve was being "temporarily" replaced by JSS I immediately thought not a great fit, vocal style does not suit the music, then I figured if I say this people will say your just sticking up for your friend, so I avoided comment until I was lucky enough to hear this boot featuring JSS. There are times when this is downright painful! One listen and any Augeri doubters will have to realise the great job Steve has done to allow this band to tour and sound well for the past 8 years. JSS is a great vocalist in his own right, just not for Journey, my pick for temporary replacement would have been Tony Mills, one listen to Sunset and Vine and you'll be convinced! Get Well soon Steve!!

by **Moon Beam** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:48 am

NealIsGod wrote::shock: WTF happens at 1:38 into Only the Young? Did Ross goose JSS's ass or something?

Oh man that didn't sound to good, definitely missed that note Jeff.
Needs some practice on this one but I believe he'll get it right.

by **Blueskies** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:55 am

[quote="neilmaclookalike"]think in a live situ... people get carried away with how the singer behaves on stage... if the guy is "animated" like JSS obviously is... it takes yr concentration off the sound of the vocals...its only when u hear them later in isolation..in the comfort of yr living room..that you begin "hear" it properly ...warts n all!!

Augeri was knocked by some for being too laid back whilst on stage...personally i preffer laid back and in tune(pre tapegate) to manic and...erm.... slightly flat!![/quote I totally agree with you and I also think they enjoy anything after a few beverages :lol:

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:16 am

finalfight wrote:Just try to remember when listening to the recording that JSS is by all accounts putting on quite a performance and covering a lot of ground on stage. I am sure it is a whole lot easier to stay in tune when stood (or sat) fairly stationary whilst singing. To be honest though I would almost rather he did stand still though so that we could get a better grasp of how he sings the songs. He is probably sooo excited to be up there that he can't keep still!

Perhaps someone will be kind enough to upload the four Journey tracks that JSS recorded in the studio and reportedly hid on his website for download before they went AWOL.

I think I need to see a show before being able to fully comment on the pairing of Journey and JSS but that is in no way knocking Soto's singing of these songs. I just want to see the showman in action.

Hope Steve A is well and on the road to recovery.

man u said a mouthfull!!!!!! this is a new energetic entertainment package!!! small stage in front of 15k ,, loud as heck!!, neal is improv-ing again like a monster!! most of his solos here have something additional ,, this isnt journey of old,, its different,, its great too!! u have a singer running around and stepping up with no prior rehearsal that we know of and nailing very difficult songs,, has he played a dozen yet??? this is a heavy journey,, on steriods,,, imagine a well agueri and jss in the band together ,, with deen! oh man ,,

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:17 am

Barb wrote:No problem -- I'm glad I could figure it all out. I've never downloaded a bit torrent before! It's a beautiful sunny day today, but I'm being lazy and sitting in the house anyway!

neilmaclookalike wrote:Hi Barb

thanks again for taking the time and effort to put up those files!!! esp when its prob hot n sunny where you are..actually its hot n sunny here too(for a change...lol) in Liverpool

wow!! thanks barb, u did good , i am jamming out ,, feel like,, uh,, 27 again,,, ugh!

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:45 am

sorry for the 3 post in a row, im just pumped,, neal is going to wear out that floyd rose wham bar!! hes over the top on this one!! i dont think wheel in the sky sounded that stellar,, but jss sang the chorus the same each time , maybe he wanted it to sound that way,, love that longer version of that song,, open arms was the best of the entire lot,, deen,, wow,, however,, i must say jeremy nails that one too,,

by **RossValoryRocks** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:46 am

I like it, it is different from Perry or Stevie's vocals...but not bad...I kind of like some of the gruff sound to JSS's voice...it provides and interesting counterpoint to the backround harmonies.

I am seeing them live in Indy so I will have more to say after that I am sure.

Favorite has to be Deen singing either Open Arms Faithfully.

Favorite by JSS is Separate Ways.

by **Eric** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:54 am

Thanks Barb....

My first impression is I'm a little dissapointed, but I'll give a full review after a few listens....

by **conversationpc** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:58 am

I've only listened to the first three tracks so far...Soto sounds good on "Any Way You Want It" but I'm not very impressed with him on "Ask the Lonely".

by **JrnySuxBalls** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:05 am

neilmaclookalike wrote:Augeri was knocked by some for being too laid back whilst on stage...personally i preffer laid back and in tune(pre tapegate) to manic and...erm.... slightly flat!!

I must missed that era of the Augeri legacy. Except when the tape was rolling of course. :wink:

by **RubyTequila** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:06 am

Holy Shit!!! Deen rocks on Open Arms!!!

Thanks Barb for putting this up...Im still trying to download Faithfully.

by **Ms_M** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:09 am

It took awhile for me to figure it out, but it was worth it! Thanks so much for posting this.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:25 am

NealIsGod wrote::shock: WTF happens at 1:38 into Only the Young? Did Ross goose JSS's ass or something?

Maybe Ross squirted him with his squirtgun ! :lol:

by **Phreedom** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:32 am

There are times when this is downright painful! One listen and any Augeri doubters will have to realise the great job Steve has done to allow this band to tour and sound well for the past 8 years.

I totally agree with the above comment. JSS is a fantastic singer in his own right but JSS+Journey just doesn't work.

I admit I had high hopes for JSS but those hopes were quickly dashed listening to this boot.

Journey is really in a catch 22. I can understand the desire to take the band in a new direction with a new singer and harder sound but it's a long shot and they can't abandon their catalog when they tour because nobody will buy tickets.

On the other hand, if they get someone who sounds like Perry, they'll be forever branded a karaoke act.

Honestly, the only way I ever see Journey having any chance at some meager commercial success again is reuniting with Perry, even if his voice is shot which my personal opinion it is.

Sadly, I think their days are numbered. Perry isn't coming back. The blood and relationship between Perry and Neal is beyond repair. Perry doesn't need the money which takes away the biggest incentive for them to reunite.

by **McNeil** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:34 am

OK

Played it all thru a couple times now!

I guess there is hope with JSS.... Im not too sure about having a lead singer in Journey whose range ensures he can never reach those really high notes..like in Seperate Ways... "Promises we made were in vain etc etc" ..yes I know Deen subbed in for Steve A when his voice had "gone" ,,but Steve A could reach those notes for the majority of his tenure with the band... JSS just cant get there... but. Im sure he will sound great in a studio set up... I actually think Journey should re record a couple of their classics with JSS..put em on their site... to shut people up..and give him a fair listen.... maybe those "wavering" in their opinion..like me..wld be better served.... it wld allay a lot of fears... but hell...the band never seem to bother communicating to the fans effectively..so why wld they possibly bother now!!

Heard some mention about 4 re recorded Journey songs being on JSS's site at one time... anyone know anything bout em??

cheers

Neil

by **swepett** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:55 am

neilmaclookalike wrote:its obvious Jrny will have to "tune down" a semi tone to help the guy out... and please do it fast guys..save JSS's embarrasment (this is of course much harder to do if "backing tapes" of vocals are involved...

Ah, of course! Why didn't I think of that. If they still are using pre-recorded backing vocals, they can't just meet at soundcheck and decided to transpose a couple of tunes.

MR

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