Arnel Pineda So Far

[Rick]

Arnel gets 90/100 the guy has progressed to the point vocally and stage presence wise that he is the Journey Front Man! That is to say that the Band revolves around him now. I haven't seen Journey like this since.......

I wasn't a big fan of his quasi break-dancing moves.

I agree that he jumps around to much. It bothers me vocally more the anything else. But by stage presence I meant that he owns the songs and the performance.

Meh,,,,I don't see it. I think he tries too hard.

Explain please! Seriously, what does that mean? Arnel is a performer and thats what he get paid to do. SP ran all over the place and did his little circle dance, which is cool Was he trying to hard ? SA moved around a little bit, was he not trying enough?

I'll tell you what. If Steve Smith's drumset was a chic, it would have filed a restraining order against Perry. He spent half his time on stage staring at that damn thing rather then the audience. I understand he's a recluse but it irks me that people always fawn over his stage presence which to me was the weakest part of his act, and in the same breath take Arnel to task even though he physically interacts with the audience.

I think he's fun to watch. He's loving the hell out of his new roll and the response he's getting from the audience. As someone mentioned to me about the Dallas show, Ross at times would stand still like a statue because he was afraid Arnel was going to run him over.

[Enigma869]

As someone mentioned to me about the Dallas show, Ross at times would stand still like a statue because he was afraid Arnel was going to run him over.

Or maybe Ross is just really fucking old, and too tired to move, anymore Ross has always been the one member of this band who looks like he has about 8 million miles on him!


John from Boston

[StoneCold]

With Arnel - one can see he still has to work at it, which is fine, but long-term he must master singing technique to survive.

Arnel has the God given talent to do this, he just needs the time to master the technique... just like the man he's being compared to had time to.

I think most believe that's not going to happen (time to master technique) unless AP does it on his own somehow. They're not looking at the long haul. AP is the Golden Goose and they need those eggs now.

AP will be remembered and respected for giving Journey new life but there's not enough time or opportunity for him to rival Perry's contributions.

[Natalie]

He also gets bonus points for re-energizing the band to the point where Neal does 720's and Friga actually demands audience participation. What Jon did in Dallas was priceless, man!

Interesting that this is exactly what everyone was saying about JSS just two years ago.

I never saw it. I saw a band that had returned to pre-tapegate form, but nothing like they are now. The Soto infusion was merely relative to going to from the long faces and stress filled nights they had in the last Augeri days to their normal by the numbers routine once Soto came in. Neal wasn't doing 720's, wasn't wireless, Friga wasn't encouraging the audience, stopping til they participated and their was not sold out show after sold out show. You're way off base here.

I don't know how I missed this POS post earlier but....no, I am not way off, this is indeed, nearly word for word what people were saying about JSS. Now, you may see a difference in the band that you didn't see in JSS, but this is what people were saying. SO, take you mouth off Arnel's.....well, whatever you have your mouth on...and kiss my big toe!

[ScarabGator]

arnel is a fucking hottie

[Natalie]

arnel is a fucking hottie

I had to quote this so tomorrow when he edits it we have proof that he said it!

[stevew2]

arnel is a fucking hottie

Grab Friga while you re at it.

[Natalie]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

[stevew2]

its okay to be gay,You know "turn down the world tonight" was towards Friga new flame

[ScarabGator]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

[Natalie]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

[ScarabGator]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

[stevew2]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

are you trashed?

[Natalie]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

Good idea....the sun does set in the west!

[ScarabGator]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

are you trashed?

fuck yaeh, Im wasted. totally fucking gone.

[Natalie]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

are you trashed?

You couldn't tell????
HEHE!

[stevew2]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

are you trashed?

fuck yaeh, Im wasted. totally fucking gone.

good job, just be able to walk, that can be a callenge, and dont worry about spelling, fuck that

[ScarabGator]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

are you trashed?

fuck yaeh, Im wasted. totally fucking gone.

good job, just be able to walk, that can be a callenge, and dont worry about spelling, fuck that

oh ha ha ha ha ha!!! lets all make fun of the drunk well endowed guy....

[stevew2]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

are you trashed?

fuck yaeh, Im wasted. totally fucking gone.

good job, just be able to walk, that can be a callenge, and dont worry about spelling, fuck that

oh ha ha ha ha ha!!! lets all make fun of the drunk well endowed guy....

shits gettin deep

[ScarabGator]

I've noticed alcohol makes SG gay! That wasn't a hot chick throwing paper at him-it was a guy....probably one from the Philipines!!

come to think of it i think she said her name was manuel....nah, it was mandolin, no shit, it was mandy. thats it her name was mandy. I remember thinking barry fucking manilow.

You misunderstood, her name was "RANDY" hehe!

actually, im feeling a little randy myself......may head back to the sunset......

are you trashed?

fuck yaeh, Im wasted. totally fucking gone.

good job, just be able to walk, that can be a callenge, and dont worry about spelling, fuck that

oh ha ha ha ha ha!!! lets all make fun of the drunk well endowed guy....

shits gettin deep

and longggggg.....

[stevew2]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

[ScarabGator]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

[Natalie]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

But not a hottie?

[stevew2]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

You are drunk, you are loving friga, yes he is a great musicin/composer, but a dick head

[ScarabGator]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

But not a hottie?

Goddamn, I am drunk!!! Im defending cain!!!

[annie89509]

Having seen Journey 4 times on their current tour I can honestly say that Arnel has improved each show. To many, the Chile show was marginal at best. There were audio problems with the live feed, but more importantly he seemed to shriek a bit at times and seemed a bit overwhelmed by his surroundings at others. That said, he has progressed to the point now that I thought he would somehwere toward the end of the tour. He's confident, strong, comfortable and seems to have found his way as a frontman. His voice has remained strong and he has learned to cut a lot of the notes short rather than trying to impress by oversinging. His diction continues to improve as does his phrasing and timing in and out of songs. All in all, I think he has done an amazing job and has stepped into the role of Steve Perry's replacement and being the new original vocalist in a professional and dignified manner. I hear is work ethic is second to none and he realizes how important the legacy is to the fans. Shit, if it was not important to us, we wouldn't be here beating the shit out of each other!

Anyway, I decided against a poll because I think it gives people an easy way out. You can vote that he's a "10" or vote that he's a "1" without logically giving your reasons. This way, you have to substantiate your claims or stay on the sidelines like a little bitch. As of right now, all things considered, I give Arnel Pineda a 91 out of 100 and Journey as a whole a 90...both an A-. Anyone else?

One question, SJ. What do you mean by "being the new original vocalist"?

[stevew2]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

But not a hottie?

Goddamn, I am drunk!!! Im defending cain!!!

You are to far gone, get some help please

[ScarabGator]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

But not a hottie?

Goddamn, I am drunk!!! Im defending cain!!!

You are to far gone, get some help please

Im fixing to get help by collapsing on my serta perfect sleeper.... If only my Gator brothers could see me now!

[Natalie]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

But not a hottie?

Goddamn, I am drunk!!! Im defending cain!!!

You are to far gone, get some help please

!!
Maybe he needs a nurse.

HEHHEHE!

[ScarabGator]

and hard Frigaaaaaaaaaaa

you know cain is a hell of a musician, right????

But not a hottie?

Goddamn, I am drunk!!! Im defending cain!!!

You are to far gone, get some help please

!!
Maybe he needs a nurse.

HEHHEHE!

I do need a nurse...just not a rectal thermometer....