Be honest!

by **bluejeangirl76** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:22 am

As I post this, AWYWI is on the radio.

DON'T want to hear a new recording of it from Journey.

THIS ONE WILL DO JUST FINE! :evil:

by **Rocker Chic** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:27 am

I probably would because I have almost everything that he's ever done. :oops:

It's his voice/delivery/vibe that I love so much, so it would be a real plus for me if it sounded more like Jeff and less like Perry.

I wouldn't look upon Journey's choice to re-record them any more favorably with JSS than them doing it with Pineda, though. I think re-recording them in any way to re-sell them to the same audience is uncalled for. Sell the audience a live recording/video, but not another GH with someone else! :evil:

Debbie

by **Journey69** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:00 am

Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes..I'm assuming that wasn't going to happen..I just think people are biased.. I think a few have met Jeff,and its like a girl meeting a hot Football player from the cowboys,when she's a redskins fan..Now all of the sudden she is a cowboy fan..Stupid.. Why don't we take the wait and see approach before crucifying anyone for re recordings,that may or may not be released to the public.. I just want to know why JSS is so special and Arnel isn't.. I would buy it just out of curiosity to hear what they sound like compared to Perry..I think a lot of people are scared some of the songs might sound better than they are..I could understand that..

by **Journey69** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:26 am

finalfight wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Perhaps Jeff should consider releasing his own Journey covers album including songs that came out of the bottom drawer when he was tour with them - Dead or Alive etc? This would certainly be popular and I would speculate maybe his best selling album?

There is the downside that Journey would receive some royalty payments though.

Kevin Chalfant did it, Freedom to fly... Check it out..

by **Journey69** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:28 am

finalfight wrote:
ohsherrie wrote:As much as I love JSS I still wouldn't buy any re-recording of the GH. Those are Perry's. I wouldn't be as disgusted with the band for doing it as I am now though because it wouldn't be a direct knock-off like this one is.

If it was part of a package with new music like this one is supposed to be, I would wait and find a way to get the new stuff without the GH.

There are two things that you can always rely on in the music business. There will always be cover artsits/albums and songs will often be re-recorded following a lead singer replacement. This happens all the time sometimes for the better but often for the worse. The only reason that there has been such a delay with Journey is because of the legal agreement that Perry had with the band to preserve the 'legacy'.

Now I love Perry's work but he is no longer a physical member of the band. I would guess that a move such as this not only makes financial sense to the current members on many levels but also allows them to attempt to find new markets without having people always look to the past and then engage in some new singer vs old singer negativity. Although I am sure they would want the royalties from the sales of past work Journey's money predominantly comes from touring so all things considered this is a positive move.

We will always have the original recordings - they aren't going anywhere. Steve Perry has his legacy and will always be remembered as being the voice of Journey. It's just more Journey music to enjoy, a refreshed take if you will. It will certainly be interesting to hear if the music has been adapted in anyway and the cobwebs blown off and I honestly think it will sell. At least I hope it does.

Well said.. where is the clapping emote..Man,someone has to send me a link to some good emotes

by **pinkvelvet** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:50 am

I will not buy any re recordings whether its Arnel's or JSS. I would buy the new material with Arnel on the other hand. Ive never
met neither of them, but judging from the clips, I like Arnel's version of Journey songs better. His voice is much more
powerful.

by **youkeepmewaiting** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:52 am

treetopovskaya wrote:don't they get tired/bored playing the same songs all the time? as an artist you would think they would be burnt already. i was thinking the other day about neal. i think he is an amazing guitarist... but is that just because he has played the same notes for so long... he can prolly play the dirty dozen in his sleep... and still nail it. so how good is he really? he just plays the same notes over & over & over again... for years! creatively speaking... you think he would be bored with it or want to write new music... and play new music. just a thought! }:C)

btw... i would/will buy anything jss did/does... in a heartbeat! i sewtoe! }:C))

They do write music, they never stop writing new material (fantastic new material!). But the casual fan doesnt want to hear it - so they dont play it.

by **Deb** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:16 am

Journey69 wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes..I'm assuming that wasn't going to happen..I just think people are biased.. I think a few have met Jeff,and its like a girl meeting a hot Football player from the cowboys,when she's a redskins fan..Now all of the sudden she is a cowboy fan..Stupid.. Why don't we take the wait and see approach before crucifying anyone for re recordings,that may or may not be released to the public.. I just want to know why JSS is so special and Arnel isn't.. I would buy it just out of curiosity to hear what they sound like compared to Perry..I think a lot of people are scared some of the songs might sound better than they are..I could understand that..

And your biased in the other direction. :lol:

I've never crucified Arnel. It's all about personal preference. I AM taking a wait and see approach, time will tell. All I've mainly said is the uniqueness (JSS) and excitement of being a Journey fan is gone for me. Who knows I may like it. He's got a great voice, it just doesn't grab me like my other 3 favorite vocalists. I was a fan of JSS's before I ever met him, same with EM/SP. I met a few other (hot - as you put it :lol:

) artists at MRfest that I am no more a fan of now than I was before, so that doesn't fly. Everybody's got different vocal and singer preferences.....some people don't like EM's voice, whereas I absolutely love his delivery and vocal tone. Believe me, I'm not scared AP is going to sound better than Perry, some have come close, but I have yet to hear a voice that knocks Perry out of my #1 all-time favorite vocalists.

by **Michigan Girl** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:22 am

[quote="Deb. Believe me, I'm not scared AP is going to sound better than Perry, some have come close, but I have yet to hear a voice that knocks Perry out of my #1 all-time favorite vocalists.[/quote]

AMEN!!!

by **sniper16** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:09 am

i was never a fan of tribute albums, which is what this would be.
a song here or there would be ok maybe, i would rather them do a cover album.
although i answered on the fence, a couple of days ago i was listening to a new classic rock public station(www.classxradio.com) and they were playing seperate ways ,and i noticed something slightly different about it, the dj said it was kevin chalifant, and i really didnt expect that.(i love his voice but didnt pick up fly to freedom at the concert because i would prefer to listen to the originals).

by **finalfight** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:24 am

Journey69 wrote:
finalfight wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Perhaps Jeff should consider releasing his own Journey covers album including songs that came out of the bottom drawer when he was tour with them - Dead or Alive etc? This would certainly be popular and I would speculate maybe his best selling album?

There is the downside that Journey would receive some royalty payments though.

Kevin Chalfant did it, Freedom to fly... Check it out..

Had it since launch - like it a lot.

by **RedWingFan** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:24 am

Hell no. "Winds of Freedom" was enough for me.

by **Ms_M** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:06 am

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:tough question. hmmm. I don't see the point of re-recording really so probably no.

in addition, I'll go with this--if it meant that Jeff stops what HE is doing, no way. but then again, i'd buy Jeff singing the obituaries so then I gotta say yes.

i dunno. I'm stumped

I'd buy him singing the Yellow Pages...

If they'd re-recorded classics with him, I'd have bought it.

by **Andrew** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:13 am

Journey69 wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes....

Yes indeed. 4 tracks...very special.

by **Rick** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:29 am

In a heartbeat. I'm a big JSS fan.

by **Indyjoe** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:31 am

In a heartbeat.

by **mistiejourney** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:13 am

Andrew wrote:
Journey69 wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes....

Yes indeed. 4 tracks...very special.

Any chance of those showing up in the XTRA area (she whispers quietly)?

by **texafana** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:52 am

"If JSS was still in Journey and they re recorded the hits,would you buy it?"

NO.

by **(Crazy)Dulce Lady** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:53 am

mistiejourney wrote:
Andrew wrote:
Journey69 wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes....

Yes indeed. 4 tracks...very special.

Any chance of those showing up in the XTRA area (she whispers quietly)?

i was thinking the same thing......

by **(Crazy)Dulce Lady** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:00 am

Journey69 wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes..I'm assuming that wasn't going to happen..I just think people are biased.. I think a few have met Jeff,and its like a girl meeting a hot Football player from the cowboys,when she's a redskins fan..Now all of the sudden she is a cowboy fan..Stupid..

not true for me. give us chicas some credit, por favor.

I got on the JSS bus at the Soul SirkUS stop and have every intention of staying on. he is my favorite vocalist in his genre, i.e. EVERYTHING.

meeting him was extra and changed my vote in no way. he's just awesome. his Journey songs are awesome. not better not worse. just awesome as they stand.

Perry is Perry and he is the best in his genre--PERRY. (I am indeed a loon, fo sho, eh Deb?)

by **STORY_TELLER** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:24 am

Andrew wrote:
Journey69 wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes....

Yes indeed. 4 tracks...very special.

I know better than to ask you to post the full tracks, but could you post some 30 second clips? Just samplers? I'd be curious to hear them.

by **Andrew** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:39 am

STORY_TELLER wrote:
Andrew wrote:
Journey69 wrote:
Andrew wrote:I'll pick buy it - simply because I have heard JSS on a few studio takes done on the Journey classics. Blew me away...

Did you get a copy of the studio takes....

Yes indeed. 4 tracks...very special.

I know better than to ask you to post the full tracks, but could you post some 30 second clips? Just samplers? I'd be curious to hear them.

Mmmmmm....

by **Indyjoe** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:01 am

Journey69 wrote:
...I just think people are biased.. I think a few have met Jeff,and its like a girl meeting a hot Football player from the cowboys,when she's a redskins fan..Now all of the sudden she is a cowboy fan..Stupid.. Why don't we take the wait and see approach before crucifying anyone for re recordings,that may or may not be released to the public.. I just want to know why JSS is so special and Arnel isn't.. I would buy it just out of curiosity to hear what they sound like compared to Perry..I think a lot of people are scared some of the songs might sound better than they are..I could understand that..

OR...

Perhaps it is because Jeff is an AWESOME talent. Perhaps he has fans because he has been in this business a long time, has an incredible voice that can sing anything, writes amazing songs - plays a few instruments too, btw. Perhaps it is because he has a voice that moves people. Perhaps it happened when people(die hard Perry fans even) saw him on that stage with Journey and they were absolutely blown away by him.

You should check him out sometime.

by **texafana** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:14 pm

Journey69 wrote: I think a few have met Jeff,and its like a girl meeting a hot Football player from the cowboys,when she's a redskins fan..Now all of the sudden she is a cowboy fan..Stupid.. Why don't we take the wait and see approach before crucifying anyone for re recordings,that may or may not be released to the public.. I just want to know why JSS is so special and Arnel isn't.. I would buy it just out of curiosity to hear what they sound like compared to Perry..I think a lot of people are scared some of the songs might sound better than they are..I could understand that..

I think JSS is more popular on this website because JSS actually does visit this site and reply once in a while. He also seems to have a few very vocal friends here that back him up. He'll be 43 this year and he has a long history, performing with Yngwie Malmsteen, Soul Sirkus and Talisman. I love his vox on the RockStar movie soundtrack. "Stand Up And Shout!"

However, I do think it's obvious Arnel is going to be more popular (in both good and bad ways) simply because Journey has chosen to record and release new material with him. Arnel is going to get the chance to be the next voice for Journey. I personally think Journey made the right choice vocally going with Arnel, but only time will tell if Arnel can connect with the audience in a live setting. JSS obviously could, but Journey felt a need to get back to their classic sound, hence the move to find another vocalist.

Right now it's too easy and fun to bash Journey. We'll know soon if it's time to stop laughing and take this seriously.

by **Andrew** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:32 pm

texafana wrote:
I think JSS is more popular on this website because JSS actually does visit this site and reply once in a while. He also seems to have a few very vocal friends here that back him up. He'll be 43 this year and he has a long history, performing with Yngwie Malmsteen, Soul Sirkus and Talisman. I love his vox on the RockStar movie soundtrack. "Stand Up And Shout!"

However, I do think it's obvious Arnel is going to be more popular (in both good and bad ways) simply because Journey has chosen to record and release new material with him. Arnel is going to get the chance to be the next voice for Journey. I personally think Journey made the right choice vocally going with Arnel, but only time will tell if Arnel can connect with the audience in a live setting. JSS obviously could, but Journey felt a need to get back to their classic sound, hence the move to find another vocalist.

Right now it's too easy and fun to bash Journey. We'll know soon if it's time to stop laughing and take this seriously.

I really wanted to argue with this post - simply because of the start of the second paragraph. But in the end, I couldn't fault it....so I guess that's all I have to say

by **(Crazy)Dulce Lady** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:07 am

Andrew wrote:
texafana wrote:
I think JSS is more popular on this website because JSS actually does visit this site and reply once in a while. He also seems to have a few very vocal friends here that back him up. He'll be 43 this year and he has a long history, performing with Yngwie Malmsteen, Soul Sirkus and Talisman. I love his vox on the RockStar movie soundtrack. "Stand Up And Shout!"

However, I do think it's obvious Arnel is going to be more popular (in both good and bad ways) simply because Journey has chosen to record and release new material with him. Arnel is going to get the chance to be the next voice for Journey. I personally think Journey made the right choice vocally going with Arnel, but only time will tell if Arnel can connect with the audience in a live setting. JSS obviously could, but Journey felt a need to get back to their classic sound, hence the move to find another vocalist.

Right now it's too easy and fun to bash Journey. We'll know soon if it's time to stop laughing and take this seriously.

I really wanted to argue with this post - simply because of the start of the second paragraph. But in the end, I couldn't fault it....so I guess that's all I have to say

no, you still have something to say. the link for those 30 second clips. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

by **mistiejourney** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:12 am

Indyjoe wrote:
Journey69 wrote:
...I just think people are biased.. I think a few have met Jeff,and its like a girl meeting a hot Football player from the cowboys,when she's a redskins fan..Now all of the sudden she is a cowboy fan..Stupid.. Why don't we take the wait and see approach before crucifying anyone for re recordings,that may or may not be released to the public.. I just want to know why JSS is so special and Arnel isn't.. I would buy it just out of curiosity to hear what they sound like compared to Perry..I think a lot of people are scared some of the songs might sound better than they are..I could understand that..

OR...

Perhaps it is because Jeff is an AWESOME talent. Perhaps he has fans because he has been in this business a long time, has an incredible voice that can sing anything, writes amazing songs - plays a few instruments too, btw. Perhaps it is because he has a voice that moves people. Perhaps it happened when people(die hard Perry fans even) saw him on that stage with Journey and they were absolutely blown away by him.

You should check him out sometime.

That 'bout sums it up!

I can't wait for Jeff's new album/CD! Savin' my money for a road trip when he hits the states!

by **Deb** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:42 am

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:not true for me. give us chicas some credit, por favor.

I got on the JSS bus at the Soul SirkUS stop and have every intention of staying on. he is my favorite vocalist in his genre, i.e. EVERYTHING. meeting him was extra and changed my vote in no way. he's just awesome. his Journey songs are awesome. not better not worse. just awesome as they stand.

Perry is Perry and he is the best in his genre--PERRY. (I am indeed a loon, fo sho, eh Deb?)

The best kind darlin! :lol:

MR

Be honest!

If JSS was still in Journey and they re recorded the hits,would you buy it?

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