Journey69 wrote:strangegrey wrote:texafana wrote:Who gives a rat's ass about stage presence. When he starts singing Faithfully, Open Arms, etc, the chicks will melt, plain and simple. And seriously, do we really think he sounds EXACTLY like Perry? Cmon!!!! It's not even close, Arnel has a much more raw, powerful sound, where Perry was much more relaxed, softer, especially on the higher notes. Arnel is a gifted singer, no one who enjoys "melodic rock" can deny that. And as far as "melodic rock" goes, he just might be the best singer in this category in a long time.
Obviously not you...and not Assoff and the rest of the idiots responsible for decissions in Journey.
Sadly, the fact that stage presence is as important as singing ability, will become painfully obvious to them when they parade arnel out in front of actual fans.
It is the single most important thing for a singer to have. I don't care how wonderful his voice is. If he delivers it from behind a music stand, looking like a deer caught in headlights...he's going to turn away 3/4 of the fans within the first 12 bars.
You don't need my word to know this is true. I encourage you to wait until this tour goes flopsail within 4-5 dates. These days, it doesn't take an entire tour for a band to gain or destroy a live reputation. With youtube, it can be done in a few days. as soon as youtubes of Arnel reading off of a teleprompter get out there, it wont take long.
The very medium that Fucka and Fro used to find their singer will be the same medium that destroys the band. mark my words...
You can teach stage presence..Give me a break,I'm sure they have a pro helping him..Until we see them in concert..STFU! Oh that's right,about 3 of you won't support them anymore. Probably the 1st 3 who will own the new album.. Where is your avatar?
Totally agree with Frank here. You can't teach charisma, you either have it or you don't.....no matter how many pro's you have helping you.
You can have the greatest voice in the world, but if you don't have the charisma, confidence and emoting ability to pull off a great delivery, then it really doesn't matter. To me anyway.
Seriously?? Arnel has more raw and powerful vocals than Perry? You're kidding right?
