Steve Augeri new single 'Photograph'

[knox]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

Go to a show. Youtube never gives the true picture. Rock is not about some light in the loafers guy being pitch perfect (even with Journey)

Now why would I pay money to watch someone sing with a cracky, off pitch voice?

I am not about the "concert experience". I am about the talent.

[knox]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

Are you serious with that question Knox? I mean is it as open-ended as it sounds meaning you've yet to hear a single clip of Steve sounding great? Or, do you mean a recent clip of the song in question? 'Cause, if the former is true, get ready to be bombarded with clips providing proof positive that SA has/had the ability to sound incredible.

Recent clips. I have heard him sound pretty good in the past. I always thought he sounded thin and hoarse, even when he first arrived in Journey. But at least he was on pitch and didn't crack every other line.

[AR]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

I'm not saying this is perfect (rock shouldn't be). You tell me you couldn't enjoy this live? Free show at a Casino from a former lead singer of Journey for free.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sCFk6q4 ... re=related

Steve is playing weekend warrior and playing a far more interesting setlist than Journey is.

[MCC620]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

vids from his time with journey? back in 2006 and before?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7WVoiw_ ... re=related

this is solid in my opinion, but i was there for it and know it sounded better than this and i was rocking with 10,000 other people who were having a blast and loving every minute of his show. The people who run the Hamden Arts Council were blown away by the reception Steve and his band got.

[Deb]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Did you listen? That dudes got some serious good vocals, refreshing old school soulful sound........amongst all the pop crap you get for the most part on those shows.

[JRNYMAN]

Frozen and Crazy .... the new Canadian National Anthem?

You betchya! Always been a little crazzzzy and with winter coming in...........frozen is quite appropo. Was listening to that the other day, and was thinking.....daaayum, Jeff and BJ's vocals sound GREAT together there at the end of Frozen, their vocals mesh extremely well on that.

Winter....?? What is this "winter" you speak of woman?! Today was the first day in 143 days that the temp didn't reach at least 100 degrees - only hit 78 today! Ahhh.... t'was nice too!

[AR]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Did you listen? That dudes got some serious good vocals, refreshing old school soulful sound........amongst all the pop crap you get for the most part on those shows.

Not turning in my man card to watch any A.I. At this point I'd rather hear Motorhead just so I don't have to hear pitch perfect anything.

[knox]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

I'm not saying this is perfect (rock shouldn't be). You tell me you couldn't enjoy this live? Free show at a Casino from a former lead singer of Journey for free.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sCFk6q4 ... re=related

Steve is playing weekend warrior and playing a far more interesting setlist than Journey is.

SEE!? Even with crappy sound, you can tell his voice sounds better here than most clips I have seen.

It's NOT the crowd, or the Youtube, or venue. Steve is not cracking here, he seems to be in good form.

For this video, I GLADLY stand corrected.

Good find.

[MCC620]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

Go to a show. Youtube never gives the true picture. Rock is not about some light in the loafers guy being pitch perfect (even with Journey)

Now why would I pay money to watch someone sing with a cracky, off pitch voice?

I am not about the "concert experience". I am about the talent.

then go buy yourself an awesome bose surround sound system and have a blast.....seriously knox i know you are just cracking my chops but come on.....

[Deb]

Frozen and Crazy .... the new Canadian National Anthem?

You betchya! Always been a little crazzzzy and with winter coming in...........frozen is quite appropo. Was listening to that the other day, and was thinking.....daaayum, Jeff and BJ's vocals sound GREAT together there at the end of Frozen, their vocals mesh extremely well on that.

Winter....?? What is this "winter" you speak of woman?! Today was the first day in 143 days that the temp didn't reach at least 100 degrees - only hit 78 today! Ahhh.... t'was nice too!

I'm in Canada, and yep.......the temps are starting to dip.

[MCC620]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

I'm not saying this is perfect (rock shouldn't be). You tell me you couldn't enjoy this live? Free show at a Casino from a former lead singer of Journey for free.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sCFk6q4 ... re=related

Steve is playing weekend warrior and playing a far more interesting setlist than Journey is.

SEE!? Even with crappy sound, you can tell his voice sounds better here than most clips I have seen.

It's NOT the crowd, or the Youtube, or venue. Steve is not cracking here, he seems to be in good form.

For this video, I GLADLY stand corrected.

Good find.

oh i see now! you were just too lazy to go look for anything new and made us do the work for you......

[JRNYMAN]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

Are you serious with that question Knox? I mean is it as open-ended as it sounds meaning you've yet to hear a single clip of Steve sounding great? Or, do you mean a recent clip of the song in question? 'Cause, if the former is true, get ready to be bombarded with clips providing proof positive that SA has/had the ability to sound incredible.

Recent clips. I have heard him sound pretty good in the past. I always thought he sounded thin and hoarse, even when he first arrived in Journey. But at least he was on pitch and didn't crack every other line.

I kinda figured that's what you meant. Ane yeah, his voice is not the crystal clear, sharp as a tack type. He's always had that scratchy/breathy/husky... whatever you want to call it quality to it - even with Tall Stories but that in and of itself is certainly not a bad thing, unless of course, the scratchyness, et al is due to destroying the vocal chords through abuse and insufficient care and then it's a different story.
Sorry to jump into your conversation with Maria. Your question just puzzled me there for a sec.

Steve

[knox]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

vids from his time with journey? back in 2006 and before?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7WVoiw_ ... re=related

this is solid in my opinion, but i was there for it and know it sounded better than this and i was rocking with 10,000 other people who were having a blast and loving every minute of his show. The people who run the Hamden Arts Council were blown away by the reception Steve and his band got.

Maria, he sounds pretty good here!

Another good find. He sounds more relaxed, except on the higher notes.

I always thought he should stick to the lower registers, as in Kiss Me Softly. His voice was spot on in that song.

[Deb]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Did you listen? That dudes got some serious good vocals, refreshing old school soulful sound........amongst all the pop crap you get for the most part on those shows.

Not turning in my man card to watch any A.I. At this point I'd rather hear Motorhead just so I don't have to hear pitch perfect anything.

It's not A.I, Ed............Sharon Osbourne, Howie and Pierce are totally diggin' it. Had the place on their feet.

[knox]

No worries, Steve. Thanks for having me clear that up!

And apparently, I am being proven wrong.

Not a bad thing at all. Happy that Steve appears to be getting better at what he loves to do.

[AR]

Maria, I am MORE than open to be proven wrong. Link me a live clip where Augeri sounds great.

This is NOT personal. I have nothing against Steve. I just have a problem with blind followers of ANYTHING, denying problems when they are clearly on display.

For all I know, the guy could sound GREAT right now. I just have too many vids at my disposal proving the opposite.

vids from his time with journey? back in 2006 and before?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7WVoiw_ ... re=related

this is solid in my opinion, but i was there for it and know it sounded better than this and i was rocking with 10,000 other people who were having a blast and loving every minute of his show. The people who run the Hamden Arts Council were blown away by the reception Steve and his band got.

Exactly.

All this youtube, A.I. stuff infuriates me.

I can appreciate a good vocalist, but the obsession of pitch perfect replications of old tracts is annoying as fuck. Crank up the amps and lets rock.

When an original singer leaves a band, truthfully I want to hear what the musicians can do with a different voice, not a clone. Although I really do understand not wanting to deviate too much from a certain sound.

Any guy that religiously watches American Idol is a ************************** (Censored).

[knox]

When an original singer leaves a band, truthfully I want to hear what the musicians can do with a different voice, not a clone. Although I really do understand not wanting to deviate too much from a certain sound

Which is why I was excited for JSS to be in Journey.

[Deb]

When an original singer leaves a band, truthfully I want to hear what the musicians can do with a different voice, not a clone. Although I really do understand not wanting to deviate too much from a certain sound

Which is why I was excited for JSS to be in Journey.

+1 on both counts.

[AR]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Did you listen? That dudes got some serious good vocals, refreshing old school soulful sound........amongst all the pop crap you get for the most part on those shows.

Not turning in my man card to watch any A.I. At this point I'd rather hear Motorhead just so I don't have to hear pitch perfect anything.

It's not A.I, Ed............Sharon Osbourne, Howie and Pierce are totally diggin' it. Had the place on their feet.

I can't watch any of those shows Deb. Not saying some on them aren't talented. I want to hear original music that will interest me, not karaoke. I can see that at my local bar any night. Some of those people are talented too, and it's ruined me getting up there. Every bar has it's own little American Idol thing going on.

[AR]

When an original singer leaves a band, truthfully I want to hear what the musicians can do with a different voice, not a clone. Although I really do understand not wanting to deviate too much from a certain sound

Which is why I was excited for JSS to be in Journey.

Me too.

[AR]

No worries, Steve. Thanks for having me clear that up!

And apparently, I am being proven wrong.

Not a bad thing at all. Happy that Steve appears to be getting better at what he loves to do.

Yeah, I mean he is not trying to be the lead singer of Journey anymore. He takes his band out every now and then, and I'm telling you I had a blast seeing it a few months ago.

[Deb]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Did you listen? That dudes got some serious good vocals, refreshing old school soulful sound........amongst all the pop crap you get for the most part on those shows.

Not turning in my man card to watch any A.I. At this point I'd rather hear Motorhead just so I don't have to hear pitch perfect anything.

It's not A.I, Ed............Sharon Osbourne, Howie and Pierce are totally diggin' it. Had the place on their feet.

I can't watch any of those shows Deb. Not saying some on them aren't talented. I want to hear original music that will interest me, not karaoke. I can see that at my local bar any night. Some of those people are talented too, and it's ruined me getting up there. Every bar has it's own little American Idol thing going on.

It's not karaoke, it's original. Ed, just watch the damn thing already and give me your opinion, ya dumfuck.

[knox]

It's been fun, but time to hit the sack.

Work comes early in the morning...

[MCC620]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Did you listen? That dudes got some serious good vocals, refreshing old school soulful sound........amongst all the pop crap you get for the most part on those shows.

Not turning in my man card to watch any A.I. At this point I'd rather hear Motorhead just so I don't have to hear pitch perfect anything.

It's not A.I, Ed............Sharon Osbourne, Howie and Pierce are totally diggin' it. Had the place on their feet.

I can't watch any of those shows Deb. Not saying some on them aren't talented. I want to hear original music that will interest me, not karaoke. I can see that at my local bar any night. Some of those people are talented too, and it's ruined me getting up there. Every bar has it's own little American Idol thing going on.

It's not karaoke, it's original. Ed, just watch the damn thing already and give me your opinion, ya dumfuck.

DEB GET THE HELL OUTTA MY AUGERI THREAD WITH YOU JSS AND GRIMM STUFF!

i like grimm a lot btw

[Deb]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Did you listen? That dudes got some serious good vocals, refreshing old school soulful sound........amongst all the pop crap you get for the most part on those shows.

Not turning in my man card to watch any A.I. At this point I'd rather hear Motorhead just so I don't have to hear pitch perfect anything.

It's not A.I, Ed............Sharon Osbourne, Howie and Pierce are totally diggin' it. Had the place on their feet.

I can't watch any of those shows Deb. Not saying some on them aren't talented. I want to hear original music that will interest me, not karaoke. I can see that at my local bar any night. Some of those people are talented too, and it's ruined me getting up there. Every bar has it's own little American Idol thing going on.

It's not karaoke, it's original. Ed, just watch the damn thing already and give me your opinion, ya dumfuck.

DEB GET THE HELL OUTTA MY AUGERI THREAD WITH YOU JSS AND GRIMM STUFF!

i like grimm a lot btw

[Deb]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Um no.........that would be REO Speedwagon.

[AR]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Um no.........that would be REO Speedwagon.

Kevin Cronin has lost all testosterone. No arguing that!

[Rick]

One thing those shows do, whether you like it or not, is showcase pure vocal ability. No tricks. They can either sing or they can't.

True dat! Sometimes some great talent comes out of those shows...........like this dude.

Friggin killer soulful delivery...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldp_KWe9gao

American Idol is the feminization of rock music. It's also a lame fake version of Star Search, where they at least showcase BANDS not karaoke crooners.

Um no.........that would be REO Speedwagon.

Kevin Cronin has lost all testosterone. No arguing that!

[george_g]

That was his last show with Journey! 5 years ago...he was sick!

are you kidding me that you are using that to tell me that, today in 2011 he can't sing!??!?!

I don't think that was his last, it says so at the tittle, but as i remember his last was on Def Leppard tour and Deen took over the lead vocals in the middle of the show? Isn't that how it happened?

[knox]

then go buy yourself an awesome bose surround sound system and have a blast.....seriously knox i know you are just cracking my chops but come on.....

Have you listened to Departure with a good set of over the ears head phones? They guys said they recorded it to be enjoyed that way, and it makes all the difference in the world

Hope I didn't crack on you TOO much. All in good, fun debate and conversation. Never personal.