JOURNEY "Any Way You Want It" HAWAII '09

[Saint John]

I know I already said this....but a year ago in LV we saw what AP COULD be and it was exciting....he is now becoming "that" and these guys are on the cusp of something they may never have REALLY thought would happen again...

I agree. Arnel is very close to realizing his full potential and if he continues to progress as he has over the last few months he could really help them recpature some of their fame of yesteryear. If they keep supporting Revelation on the current tour they way they have been it should be double platinum by year's end. That's quite an accomplishment, especially considering that sales have been strong worldwide, also. They're taking their new music to all ends of the earth and I have a feeling it's gonna pay huge dividends with their next release. I expect a simultaneous worldwide release with their next effort so they can maximize sales and limit pirating. If they do it right they could see monstrous sales...relatively speaking.

[Maui Tom]

I know I already said this....but a year ago in LV we saw what AP COULD be and it was exciting....he is now becoming "that" and these guys are on the cusp of something they may never have REALLY thought would happen again...

I agree. Arnel is very close to realizing his full potential and if he continues to progress as he has over the last few months he could really help them recpature some of their fame of yesteryear. If they keep supporting Revelation on the current tour they way they have been it should be double platinum by year's end. That's quite an accomplishment, especially considering that sales have been strong worldwide, also. They're taking their new music to all ends of the earth and I have a feeling it's gonna pay huge dividends with their next release. I expect a simultaneous worldwide release with their next effort so they can maximize sales and limit pirating. If they do it right they could see monstrous sales...relatively speaking.

They have recaptured it here for sure....

Hawaii is ga ga over them.

[wednesday's child]

I know I already said this....but a year ago in LV we saw what AP COULD be and it was exciting....he is now becoming "that" and these guys are on the cusp of something they may never have REALLY thought would happen again...

I agree. Arnel is very close to realizing his full potential and if he continues to progress as he has over the last few months he could really help them recpature some of their fame of yesteryear. If they keep supporting Revelation on the current tour they way they have been it should be double platinum by year's end. That's quite an accomplishment, especially considering that sales have been strong worldwide, also. They're taking their new music to all ends of the earth and I have a feeling it's gonna pay huge dividends with their next release. I expect a simultaneous worldwide release with their next effort so they can maximize sales and limit pirating. If they do it right they could see monstrous sales...relatively speaking.

I disagree.
IMO, he's barely hitting 75% of all that he could do, unless we restrict assessment to covering old Perry songs.
If Neal and Jon ever find the stones to write new material specifically for Arnel's and Deen's strengths,
then we'll see the whole band truly reborn, and Arnel really shine.

Again, major kudos to Arnel for working to improve his performances, and to Neal, Jon, Ross and Deen
for freshening up how they play the classics, live.

[Saint John]

I know I already said this....but a year ago in LV we saw what AP COULD be and it was exciting....he is now becoming "that" and these guys are on the cusp of something they may never have REALLY thought would happen again...

I agree. Arnel is very close to realizing his full potential and if he continues to progress as he has over the last few months he could really help them recpature some of their fame of yesteryear. If they keep supporting Revelation on the current tour they way they have been it should be double platinum by year's end. That's quite an accomplishment, especially considering that sales have been strong worldwide, also. They're taking their new music to all ends of the earth and I have a feeling it's gonna pay huge dividends with their next release. I expect a simultaneous worldwide release with their next effort so they can maximize sales and limit pirating. If they do it right they could see monstrous sales...relatively speaking.

They have recaptured it here for sure....

Hawaii is ga ga over them.

They've been very smart in that they're targeting large Asian populations with their tour stops. The next album should sell incredibly well because of this. Summer of 2010 will probably see a full scale tour in support of that effort. The future is very bright again for the first time since 1983.

[Maui Tom]

I actually MySpaced the promoter of these shows Tom Moffatt and told him he could probably do a one shot stadium show with Journey/Heart and possibly someone else later on this summer...

[journel]

I actually MySpaced the promoter of these shows Tom Moffatt and told him he could probably do a one shot stadium show with Journey/Heat and possibly someone else later on this summer...

tom, if it pushes through...you should get something out of it...maybe a percentage?

[Jana]

I know I already said this....but a year ago in LV we saw what AP COULD be and it was exciting....he is now becoming "that" and these guys are on the cusp of something they may never have REALLY thought would happen again...

I agree. Arnel is very close to realizing his full potential and if he continues to progress as he has over the last few months he could really help them recpature some of their fame of yesteryear. If they keep supporting Revelation on the current tour they way they have been it should be double platinum by year's end. That's quite an accomplishment, especially considering that sales have been strong worldwide, also. They're taking their new music to all ends of the earth and I have a feeling it's gonna pay huge dividends with their next release. I expect a simultaneous worldwide release with their next effort so they can maximize sales and limit pirating. If they do it right they could see monstrous sales...relatively speaking.

They have recaptured it here for sure....

Hawaii is ga ga over them.

It's really nice to see the excitement over the concerts and more being added and the sellouts. And I agree with your statement above, Tom. Arnel starting out this tour compared to his first shows last year, the difference is night and day. He's so much more confident and the band has such an energy about them and it shows in their setlist and the changes to songs which allows Neal to really shine, and Arnel is really knocking it out of the ballpark. I'm happy for them and can't wait to see what this year brings.

[PowerChords]

I just saw the Honolulu SW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWAPtXb6 ... re=related
Check out @ 5:42

"And if he ever hurts you, true love won't deeeeeeee-sert ya ya you...!" Damn, I like this new spin they are doing to the DD's! So much power on Arnel's voice (tuned down or not).
Wondering if Arnel does this adlib or was it suggested by Jon, Neal et al?

[stevew2]

Here's "Open Arms" from the Maui concert on the 23rd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOAY-P0aJ6c

Edit: I really like this one, because it's close enough and quiet enough that you can hear the interaction between Jonathan and Neal in the prelude to the song. The acoustics echo Neal's guitar in a very impressive manner.

Man they lowered that song a bit.

Yep the whole concert was a half step flat

[Maui Tom]

Neal does his intro...the crowd is going nuts...then Arnel runs out as they go into NWA and it's total pandemonium...awesome.

[Don]

Neal does his intro...the crowd is going nuts...then Arnel runs out as they go into NWA and it's total pandemonium...awesome.

Are they doing the back in black intro like last year?

[Esc]

Here's "Open Arms" from the Maui concert on the 23rd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOAY-P0aJ6c

Edit: I really like this one, because it's close enough and quiet enough that you can hear the interaction between Jonathan and Neal in the prelude to the song. The acoustics echo Neal's guitar in a very impressive manner.

Man they lowered that song a bit.

Yep the whole concert was a half step flat

is that good or bad?
i mean a lot of people here, including myself was predicting that pineda's voice would soon be toast.
i guess the band is addressing that.

its all relative.
you may see it bad or you may see it as a good thing.

[Maui Tom]

Neal does his intro...the crowd is going nuts...then Arnel runs out as they go into NWA and it's total pandemonium...awesome.

Are they doing the back in black intro like last year?

Fuck I don't know...all I know is that it has been 4 days and this island is STILL buzzing....

[Don]

Here's "Open Arms" from the Maui concert on the 23rd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOAY-P0aJ6c

Edit: I really like this one, because it's close enough and quiet enough that you can hear the interaction between Jonathan and Neal in the prelude to the song. The acoustics echo Neal's guitar in a very impressive manner.

Man they lowered that song a bit.

Yep the whole concert was a half step flat

is that good or bad?
i mean a lot of people here, including myself was predicting that pineda's voice would soon be toast.
i guess the band is addressing that.

its all relative.
you may see it bad or you may see it as a good thing.

I guess the question would be, if they had did this a few years ago, would S.A. still be singing for the band? It may not have made a difference but maybe the lipsyncing wouldn't have happened. We'll never know.

[stevew2]

Here's "Open Arms" from the Maui concert on the 23rd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOAY-P0aJ6c

Edit: I really like this one, because it's close enough and quiet enough that you can hear the interaction between Jonathan and Neal in the prelude to the song. The acoustics echo Neal's guitar in a very impressive manner.

Man they lowered that song a bit.

Yep the whole concert was a half step flat

is that good or bad?
i mean a lot of people here, including myself was predicting that pineda's voice would soon be toast.
i guess the band is addressing that.

its all relative.
you may see it bad or you may see it as a good thing.

I guess the question would be, if they had did this a few years ago, would S.A. still be singing for the band? It may not have made a difference but maybe the lipsyncing wouldn't have happened. We'll never know.

I think it would have made a big difference night after night.id like to see if they tune back up to the orginal keys,i doubt they will do that now,they wont admit to anything anyway, Its just good to know the truth,if they can save his voice by lowering they key,so be it,I thought it should be known,I wasnt the first.

[Esc]

just saw a clip of WDILYL - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuf4Hb57nLI&feature=channel
i was wondering how this piece is doing on a LIVE audience?
anyone seen/heard this one Live?

its a rocker that has the riffs and progression like SW.
does it have what it takes to become DSB?
i think journey has to "sell" it more to the listeners like what they have done with SW and DSB.

or is it the lead singers' job to "sell" a song for a crowd to love it?

[DrFU]

just saw a clip of WDILYL - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuf4Hb57nLI&feature=channel
i was wondering how this piece is doing on a LIVE audience?
anyone seen/heard this one Live?

its a rocker that has the riffs and progression like SW.
does it have what it takes to become DSB?
i think journey has to "sell" it more to the listeners like what they have done with SW and DSB.

or is it the lead singers' job to "sell" a song for a crowd to love it?

This is my favorite song on Rev ... saw them do it live a couple of times last year ... audience was about the same as they were with all the new material ... polite.

This may change as we roll into the second year after the album's release and given that it seems like they are doing something different with live shows beyond phoning in the DD and tossing in a couple of new tunes.

[BobbyinTN]

enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD6ZxvyIKd8

Is that the original key?

[xfactor]

Backstage look/scene with few clips of songs performed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHoVTf8r4Jo&fmt=18

[Esc]

Backstage look/scene with few clips of songs performed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHoVTf8r4Jo&fmt=18

looks like pineda is having fun now.
not the "homesick" guy we saw last year.

nice james blunt mimic there.

[stevew2]

enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD6ZxvyIKd8

Is that the original key?

Nope it was in G,I have the music in my hands, They are playing it in F sharp Bobby TN,everything you hear at that concert is a 1/2 step flat, you can quote me on that,they wont retune Frigas shitty piano for one song

[Rick]

Stevew2, I'm bringing a friend in here, so be nice, ok?

[stevew2]

Stevew2, I'm bringing in a friend here, and if you fuck with her, I'll cut your nuts off.

You have friends??? I have nuts, you and friga will not have access to them ,ill let your freind touch them, but thats all

[Rick]

Stevew2, I'm bringing in a friend here, and if you fuck with her, I'll cut your nuts off.

You have friends??? I have nuts, you and friga will not have access to them ,ill let your freind touch them, but thats all

You were too fast. You caught my post. I'm busted.

[Don]

Stevew2, I'm bringing a friend in here, so be nice, ok?

[BobbyinTN]

enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD6ZxvyIKd8

Is that the original key?

Nope it was in G,I have the music in my hands, They are playing it in F sharp Bobby TN,everything you hear at that concert is a 1/2 step flat, you can quote me on that,they wont retune Frigas shitty piano for one song

I thought it sounded lower. Honestly, I think it's about time they started tuning down for live performances. I'd like Arnel's voice to last at least another two years. LOL

[kbo]

Not sure if this was already posted.. Faithfully @ 4:33 is remarkable, gives me goosebumps.

[stevew2]

enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD6ZxvyIKd8

Is that the original key?

Nope it was in G,I have the music in my hands, They are playing it in F sharp Bobby TN,everything you hear at that concert is a 1/2 step flat, you can quote me on that,they wont retune Frigas shitty piano for one song

I thought it sounded lower. Honestly, I think it's about time they started tuning down for live performances. I'd like Arnel's voice to last at least another two years. LOL

I agree with you

[stevew2]

Stevew2, I'm bringing a friend in here, so be nice, ok?

This is what real frreinds do around here

[Saint Basement]

I know I already said this....but a year ago in LV we saw what AP COULD be and it was exciting....he is now becoming "that" and these guys are on the cusp of something they may never have REALLY thought would happen again...

I agree. Arnel is very close to realizing his full potential and if he continues to progress as he has over the last few months he could really help them recpature some of their fame of yesteryear. If they keep supporting Revelation on the current tour they way they have been it should be double platinum by year's end. That's quite an accomplishment, especially considering that sales have been strong worldwide, also. They're taking their new music to all ends of the earth and I have a feeling it's gonna pay huge dividends with their next release. I expect a simultaneous worldwide release with their next effort so they can maximize sales and limit pirating. If they do it right they could see monstrous sales...relatively speaking.

They have recaptured it here for sure....

Hawaii is ga ga over them.

They've been very smart in that they're targeting large Asian populations with their tour stops. The next album should sell incredibly well because of this. Summer of 2010 will probably see a full scale tour in support of that effort. The future is very bright again for the first time since 1983.

...so you're comparing this version to 1983??? What's sad is that you believe it...YEESH!!!!