Steve's Voice

[madsplash]

.[/quote] You re cool,dont pay any attention to 90 %of the knuckel heads on here. Just watch your spelling and you ll be fine[/quote]

Thank you. But isn't it spelled knuckle? I already love this place!

[Angel]

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You re cool,dont pay any attention to 90 %of the knuckel heads on here. Just watch your spelling and you ll be fine[/quote]

Thank you. But isn't it spelled knuckle? I already love this place![/quote]
WOO HOO, you're already quoting like stevew2 also-nice, very nice.

[Don]

buttplug {if you no what i mean}lol

[Since 78]

buttplug {if you no what i mean}lol

Now thats how you derail a thread!!

[Don]

Purely an accident, I assure you.

[DSHinMICH]

Purely an accident, I assure you.

Stop watching Lawrence Welk and you won't have that
problem!

[Babyblue]

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You re cool,dont pay any attention to 90 %of the knuckel heads on here. Just watch your spelling and you ll be fine

Thank you. But isn't it spelled knuckle? I already love this place![/quote]
WOO HOO, you're already quoting like stevew2 also-nice, very nice. [/quote]

That was really cool

[Uno_up]

Thank you. But isn't it spelled knuckle? I already love this place!

IP check

[brywool]

Frontiers and after, he only got more toasted. Escape and prior, his voice was the shit. Hell, it was the shit after Frontiers too, but those wondering why he doesn't sing anymore only need to follow the progression AF (After Frontiers). It steadily decreased in range and clearness. He definitely still had the lock on passion, but as for range and clarity, AF stuff doesn't hold a candle. The fact that Steve lowered the keys on all his tunes for his FTLOSM tour and the also the fact that he didn't finish the tour, speak volume for anybody listening.

Yeah, yeah I know "But let's talk about his hair..."

[stevew2]

buttplug {if you no what i mean}lol

I spelled it that way on purpose, one word runs right into another ,just like a 'buttplug'

[Michigan Girl]

Thank you. But isn't it spelled knuckle? I already love this place!

IP check

[Purrkat]

Wow, I didn't mean to aggrivate anyone on my first post! I'm really sorry. The info that I have was told to my sister by her friend of 20+ years, who worked as a sound engineer in 2 studios in the San Fernando Valley. He said that he was told by 2 producers that they have been working with SP on new material in his home studio and in another local studio. He was also told by one of the producers that SP had work done on his voice and sounded better than he had in 25 years.

I'm just an SP/Journey fan like everyone else here who happens to be related to someone who has a friend in the industry. I trust it to be reliable, but until something happens, we won't know for sure.

I promise that I won't post anything else that I'm told unless I know it to be complete fact. I didn't meant to make anyone think that I was trying to give hints and not say more. What I said is the extent of what I know.

Again, sorry to any that I offended, I won't do it again. This is, by far, the most educated and enjoyable Journey forum around and I'm happy to be here.

Oh, silly. You didn't offend me! I was just agreeing with the poster that anyone who claims to have information that they say is legit, that they need to fess up with the details! We MUST have details!

[stevew2]

Fuck it, im starting my own dictionary, fuckers

[Babyblue]

Fuck it, im starting my own dictionary, fuckers

[Michigan Girl]

Fuck it, im starting my own dictionary, fuckers

I thought you already had
SWebters2.....and I like it!!!

[stevew2]

Fuck it, im starting my own dictionary, fuckers

I thought you already had
SWebters2.....and I like it!!!

Ill send you the first copy, COD of course lol we can work something out [if ya know what i mean]

[Jana]

Rob Dickinson in UltimateGuitar.com said he had written a song with Perry. This was an August article. He said that Steve was looking to write with other people. But he didn't know if or when the music would see the light of day. I don't know. I think he likes the creative process, but I wonder if he still has the drive to do what it takes to promote an album and the rigours of being on tour. It's just odd to me he hasn't wanted to sing in 12 years, so I don't know if it has to do with his voice or drive or maybe his voice would do fine on an album but couldn't handle a tour, or maybe he hasn't been offered a good enough deal. Who knows and may never know if he doesn't come out with something new.

[MBPL]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

All right, now, be warned, there is just a bit of rambling babble coming ahead. I recently found this website and unlike other forums that I have looked at you people seem a bit more vocal and less neurotic about what you say. First, I don`t think there is anything wrong with a man liking Steve Perry`s voice. I am a fair-weather Journey fan, although, I saw a Journey concert back in the 80’s even took pictures, but I was not obsessed with them. Did not buy albums or t-shirts, I was a Jackson Five kind of gal. Matter of fact, it wasn’t until recently that I even knew all the Journey men’s names. I am going through personal pain, who isn’t these days, so I listened to Journey, their music is healing to me, and for a moment I felt better. When I needed Journey and Steve Perry after not having heard them in years they were there for me. I am also a bit of an artist, so while I listened to Journey I wrote my feelings down. In between writing I looked up Journey and Steve Perry online, did a bit of research, but unfortunately what I found on their part was bitterness, resentment, countless articles and hate-fuelled mentions especially about Perry, how sad. I had no idea those men ended on such a sour note. I was annoyed after watching the VH1 Behind the Music special on Journey back in 2001 now that I think about it. Of course the video was edited, nonetheless it made me sad and resentful that Journey ended so poorly and left their fans to deal with it. I was especially upset that Perry dropped off the face of the earth leaving his fans hanging while his ex-comrades continued on, “the hell with him,” was my motto. Then I realized Journey weren`t just artists they are human beings. So, I came up with my own way to help cope with the loss of the five men whose music I enjoy. First I wrote a book about Journey and the elusive Perry. Then I made You Tube videos to go along with it. Silliness, but whatever. Then I thought about a couple of things regarding Journey and Steve Perry that helped me not personalize their breakup. Keep in mind, writing one`s feelings and thoughts is not interpreted the same as what you read on paper or computer screen. Try not to over-analyzed what you see before you. Here we go...
1. A marriage of equals can lead to emotional bankruptcy; I said this somewhere else online. And all the men involved with Journey were equally talented, ambitious and believed in themselves. While I hate that these like-minded artists may resent each other, or whatever the hell is wrong with them, I accept that they parted; after all I was not involved in their “marriage” I was just a fan who listened to their great music. I am sure one day before they are too old or dead they will be friends again, if they aren’t already.
2. If Perry retired, good for him. He had his fun and left a great voice to listen for years to come. Why he walked away does not matter, there is no point in wondering why if he does not want people to know why. If Perry is trying to make a comeback, fine, perhaps he will be good enough to tell the world. Right now, I see Perry as an older man living life like anyone else. Don`t need to see him, don`t care to get his autograph or photo because his vibe and how he lives his life is exactly what he gives off, private. So, I leave him to his privacy.
3. I believe Neal Schon never approached the level of success he wanted, meaning, he is not quite a one-name wonder like Clapton; Santana and Escovedo. I think therein lies a bit of resentment on his part towards Perry which might have to do with some of the bitterness if he is in fact resentful. Can happen, artists are human. Besides, everyone knows the lead singer tends to get the attention and feelings can get hurt. I was so mesmerized by Mike Jackson`s talents it took me years to notice his brothers were on stage with him!
4. Perry is coy about his comeback, silly, I hate being dangled on a thread, but maybe he is coy because he is and always will be an artist and artists can be tormented. The good news is artists will forever create because they have to, it is an emotional necessity as far as I am concerned. Then again, maybe Perry left a legacy that he probably feels he cannot live up to as he is getting older. He is probably a perfectionist who seeks perfection where there isn’t any. I expect Perry wants to come back, but does not feel he may appease his fans. Just my thoughts. But, Perry CAN sing, he is talented and he is an artist, that much we all know. And if Perry does return to singing, and he should hurry as we none of us are getting any younger, great I will purchase his cd.
You all still there? Well, I guess everyone has an opinion, that is what these forums are for. Thanks for listening to my babbling mess. For whatever reason( s) Journey no longer exists in the five men I once knew, Cain; Schon; Smith; Perry and Valory, I am happy to have cds, dvds and YOUTUBE. I LOVE that Houston DVD. I know there are people out there who appreciate the quality of Journey and Perry’s music as much as I do and who are convicted and emotional enough to speak online from time to time. Nothing wrong with that. Back in the day when I was into Journey no one I knew appreciated them, I felt like such an outsider. Now, wow, I had I had no idea there were so many fans! And, since Perry has not sung in so long I was amazed he had fans or forums! I can write a hundred books and do a thousand foolish videos trying to jokingly “heal” him and his ex-comrades, but it is only a bit of fun on my part, nothing more. I am a fan, albeit fair-weather, but those five men are helping me heal and that is all that matters to me right now. (my mom is dying, nothing new to most of us, I am sure). BTW – I won’t be able to offer my Journey/Steve Perry book to the public because I have taken certain liberties with fan blogs and excerpts that I have not cleared. But, if you are in need of a wicked foolish tickle, and good-hearted, smart-ass humor you can hear excerpts on my You Tube channel. Actually, I did send drafts to a Bay Area fan club per a friend’s advice, but did not want to because those people are not agents or managers for Journey and Perry, they did not need to be made privy. But, I sent it anyway with handmade gifts and a cover letter and suffice it to say I never got a “thanks, or “what the hell...” No stress on my part. But, I am getting positive YOUTUBE feedback from fans which is very kind. So check if you would like. Until then, all the best, you people have good taste in music. MBPL (Mocha Bus Pass Lady – also my You Tube channel name)

[Since 78]

I am at a total loss!! And, I have a headache!!

[StoneCold]

:shock: I am at a total loss!! And, I have a headache!!

'78, that was a great epsisode of the office. Schrute in fine form. Pee bottle is so him.

I LOVE Holly, what a cutie pie. She's from the Future!

[StoneCold]

MBPL, welcome aboard. Wow, that's some first post!

(For those that want to read it with more paragraphs, I took the liberty of reposting it on Page 4.)

Hope you stick around. We can use some thought provoking posts.

So have you given Revelations a listen yet?

Just watched your first vid about Journey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrSOUYxOmsY&

3:20 was funny. "Perry, what is he 70 or 80? He doesn't have to push the poor guy from the phillipines off the stage.

[Purrkat]

:shock: I am at a total loss!! And, I have a headache!!

No headache, but I agree with a lot of it.

The only people who keep resurrecting Steve Perry's comeback are those who refuse to let what he ONCE was, die.

He is 60 yo and like the rest of us only has so much time left on this earth. So, if he doesn't want to sing again, more power to him.

[Michigan Girl]

Fuck it, im starting my own dictionary, fuckers

I thought you already had
SWebters2.....and I like it!!!

Ill send you the first copy, COD of course lol we can work something out [if ya know what i mean]

awww, I have no COD!!! How about some Bass, or White Perch?

[Michigan Girl]

:shock: I am at a total loss!! And, I have a headache!!

If you read that, please sum it up for me later....my eyes aren't working!!!

BTW, Welcome MBPL!!!

[SusieP]

Wow, I didn't mean to aggrivate anyone on my first post! I'm really sorry.
The info that I have was told to my sister by her friend of 20+ years, who worked as a sound engineer
in 2 studios in the San Fernando Valley. He said that he was told by 2 producers that they have been
working with SP on new material in his home studio and in another local studio. He was also told by one
of the producers that SP had work done on his voice and sounded better than he had in 25 years.

I'm just an SP/Journey fan like everyone else here who happens to be related to someone who has
a friend in the industry. I trust it to be reliable, but until something happens, we won't know for sure.

I promise that I won't post anything else that I'm told unless I know it to be complete fact.
I didn't meant to make anyone think that I was trying to give hints and not say more.
What I said is the extent of what I know.

Again, sorry to any that I offended, I won't do it again. This is, by far, the most educated and enjoyable
Journey forum around and I'm happy to be here.

You re cool,dont pay any attention to 90 %of the knuckel heads
on here. Just watch your spelling and you ll be fine

Yeah and maybe get stevew2 to make you an avatar.

[EightyRock]

Holy crap! Buy a paragraph. Edit and double space, dude. My eyes are bugging out!

[SusieP]

If you can't be arsed to read MBPL's post.......try these........

Ep 1 part 1
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NrSOUYxOm ... re=related

ep 1 part 2
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw9CRC7Au ... re=related

This is a Hell of a publicity stunt for a book.

WIX, you got competition!

[finalfight]

Holy crap! Buy a paragraph. Edit and double space, dude. My eyes are bugging out!

Agreed. That post was a mess. Did someone mention a book...? Let's hope they have a patient editor.

[WIX]

[quote="madsplash"]Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual
quote]


Good Day, I find this statement very intriging along with your user name.

I am not a Loon
Nothing Sexual
Just a One Night Mad Splash years ago

Hmmmm

I am surprised Stevew DIDN'T GRAB THIS STATEMENT and go gay gay over it !! bwahahahahahahaha

Welcome.


Dictionary: Mad Splash, George Michaels episode in a lavatory was called a weak attemp at a "Mad Splash" a dive when no KY Jelly was used surely to cause a tear, thus MAD !!!

[madsplash]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual
quote]


Good Day, I find this statement very intriging along with your user name.

I am not a Loon
Nothing Sexual
Just a One Night Mad Splash years ago

Hmmmm

I am surprised Stevew DIDN'T GRAB THIS STATEMENT and go gay gay over it !! bwahahahahahahaha

Welcome.


Dictionary: Mad Splash, George Michaels episode in a lavatory was called a weak attemp at a "Mad Splash" a dive when no KY Jelly was used surely to cause a tear, thus MAD !!!

Yuck! My username is because I'm a drummer and love splash cymbals. Nothing more and really nothing to do with gayness or George Michael. Not that there's anything wrong with it! (Can you tell that I think Seinfeld is the greatest show ever made)?