My god. To be dropped out of nowhere to front one of the most famous bands in the world and somehow be able to command the stage like this, this guys got balls AND an incredible voice.
That's true. But what people overlook, Arnel wasn't just some guy doing amateur gigs --he has been performing for 25 years in the band circuit in Manila and Hong Kong --doing it for a living since he was 15. He's got all the experience as a frontman and developed the skills and the moves over decades before the opportune moment when fate and destiny collided when Neal Schon saw that youtube video --Arnel was more than ready and had the talent to front a band like Journey. Cream rises. Mind boggling to think that a singer of that caliber couldnt make it in his own country. Real recognize real as they say and Journey saw that they had a diamond in the rough.
@@SomewhereinPhilippines music is an art each artist has his own rendition if that is your conclusion then you do not know how to appreciate art! You are basing it on race not on God given talent!
Ito ung pinaka astig niang concert...tlgang ang boses nia rito ayyy sobrang lkas ang ganda...pari galaw nia Sobrang ....astig... Fan ako ng journey day 1 plng ni arnel...mgnda pdin nmn boses nia ngaun pero iba na ang galaw nia ...isang buwan nlng 55 na xa...advance hpy brtday idol ingat
Man these guys still got it 40 years later I know people always compare Arnel and Perry but one thing that is not up for debate is both r ultra talented guys 👏 bravo!!
I've been a Steve Perry fan since 1981 and I admit that Arnel gets DANGEROUSLY close to how Perry's live vocals sounded in the early 80's and that is AMAZING stuff
Arnel is practically a national hero in the Philippines. My daughter's two best friends from college are Filipina. They day after I saw Journey live in 2011, I was on phone with my daughter telling her about the concert. She asked me how the new lead singer was, and in the background I heard her roommate asking excitedly "Are you talking about the guy from Journey?" Filipinos have a very strong sense of National pride, and they all adore their countrymen who become famous.
@@kazumi1315 you have no idea lol i can play journey songs and 80s if you may. dont get me wrong, im not bashing arnel. hes the closest thing to steve perry. the comment above is just exaggerating the filipino pride thing.
I hope this will shut all the haters up and those who keep comparing AP to SP and to the die hard SP fans who refuse to accept the fact that he's no longer the frontman. You all need to watch and listen to Steve's speech as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His speech was awesome and he graciously acknowledged Arnel, told him he loved him and thanked him for keeping Journey's legacy alive. These two amazing men have such mutual respect and admiration for each other. Steve obviously approves of Arnel being Journey's lead singer. Hell he's already been doing it for 15 years and counting. So please... Enough with the hate and comparisons already. Do you think Steve would approve of the hate and bashing? Of course not! It's getting old and boring. We should all be happy and blessed that we can still continue to enjoy the amazing legacy and new sounds of Journey with Arnel at the helm. The band loves and believes in him so we all should too. Arnel is so talented in his own right and continues to bring that soulful, emotional and legacy Journey sound that Neal and Jon were looking for for the longest time. Let's just enjoy listening and watching these guys and their iconic music while they're still alive. They will forever be legends. Don't ever stop believing...Long live Journey!
He may be the new front man and he’s good. I’ll give him credit but they have no new music. Just a cover band now. Steve Perry is Journey. Can’t change that. If they want to change it they should produce some new music instead of getting a guy who sounds like Perry. Can’t ignore that. He might be good he they are forcing him to seem like he’s trying to be Perry. It’s not the Perry fans who refuse to change. It’s the band who hasn’t changed anything.
Thia is an absolute killer version of this tune. Arnel's story is one of my favorites in rock n roll history. Excellent and inspiring. Well done brothers
@@samanthablacksabbath5804 a kid from manila who went homeless and started singing at the age of 15 just to be able to eat. Singing at funerals just so he could have coffee and bread. And a cocaine addict for 20 years lodt his voice in 2005. Recovered and his videos singing survivor, led zeppelin, journey, and other songs were uploaded on youtube, that's when neal schon found him. The rest is history
I'm an American and I gotta side with Arnel on the recent Steve coming back rumors. Arnel has carried the torch and done an excellent job for over a decade. He should keep the job
@@sparklesthecat6507 Exactly. I know this comment was made 2 months ago, but Steve has zero intentions of returning to Journey so I'm not sure why this is even a debate. Arnel has done a fantastic job carrying the torch and Steve's legacy remains strong. Both men should be proud.
You're buggin man and this has nothing to do with being an American it has to do with the music! Pineda got to go, I've seen them live and he's way too wide eyed animated. His spirit isn't there, he's performing too much, no feel. I really feel like I'm seeing a good tribute band. Perry is like top 2 of all time greatest singer. Pineda got too much vibrato too, Bring Perry back!!!
I happen to think that Arnel is a fantastic singer, and took an amazing opportunity with Journey. I grew up with Steve singing, and love his voice differently. Steve had some kind of magical power and gift that isn’t always explainable. Arnel was picked out for his incredible and awesome vocal ability, but was different than Steve’s very special voice. Love them both, but always pick Steve’s singing, back in the day. I’ve seen them both in concert, and both rocked me. Steve in the early days seemed to take me to another plane of existence.
Don’t get me wrong! I will always love Steve Perry, but this guy is very good. I see why the band picked him! He is really cool. Great voice. Much like a younger Steve in a lot of ways. Man, he sure does have a lot of energy. Journey is still a killer band! Peace.
@@einarabelc5- Actually, it’s a toss up for me! This guy is good, but my heart is still with Steve. Steve gave Journey that signature sound! They wouldn’t have made it big, at that time, without Steve’s killer vocals! I miss Steve Perry! What a amazing person he is! Peace.
Perry would have not lasted the whole 25 songs, Maybe 12 max 30 years ago. Who, in his right mind would just decide to disappear at the height of his career and literally leave his band in limbo for a decade? When he reappeared in 1998, he backed out and never to return again just before their scheduled concert tour, voice issues? Maybe, just like Augeri, he damaged his vocal chords. All we know is, he just did sporadic small gigs, recordings, & guestings as a solo artist.
@@jgreen3871 - Well, I get your point! However, people are allowed to do what they feel is right for their life. Sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to other people, but they still have the right. Personally, I feel, that Steve should have NEVER left JOURNEY. He gave them that signature sound, with his amazing vocals. Still, this is just my opinion. Through it all, Steve will always go down as being one of the very best male vocalist of a band. Whatever he is doing these days, I wish him the greatest success! Period! Peace.
@@monstajd “not even close” WTF you smoking man? Neil Schon, Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain disagree with you and I take their opinion over yours any day because they are professional musicians who have worked with Arnel for 10 years and you are... who?
@@markapeterson7159 Wow. That's pretty racist of you. No one cares that Arnel is Asian. He's just not Steve Perry. If Sevendust replaced Lajon Witherspoon with a white dude that's not as good people would be upset too. Or if Hootie and the Blowfish used a white guy to replace Darius Rucker. When it comes to music, the voice and sound are everything. Arnel is fine, but he's no Steve Perry and his range isn't as good. He's a good singer but not on Steve Perry's level.
Arnel has got an incredible voice and great stage presence. I watched a documentary about how he joined Journey. He seems like a genuinely nice guy who is one of Steve Perry's biggest fans and is so honoured to be his successor with the band.
I saw Journey live at the Meadowlands in 1982 (Greg Khin opened) and I will say that Arnel does the group justice. One of the best replacement singers ever.
My God... The multiple "eargasms' this performance gives me is beyond comprehension. I've already listened to this live masterpiece an unhealthy amount of times. These guys are true professionals in their fields and they came to SLAY big time! Arnel's talent is unbelievable and the emotion and passion he brings to each song is undeniably amazing. Close your eyes and you will be mesmerized. He has great stage presence and commands it and gets the crowd going and feeling every vibe. This is my favorite Journey line up ever. Neal is the man! He is so underrated. Jon on keyboards is pure magic and those intros he does is crazy. Ross is always super cool. And damn Deen... He came to SLAY! Love Steve Smith, but Deen brings power and sexiness to the band and the way he hits that drum kit blows me away, while doing a great job singing vocals too. And please... Stop the hate and comparisons. Steve will always be Steve and will always be a part of Journey. And Arnel is Arnel and he brought new life and an exciting resurgence to this iconic band. Please let's all just appreciate the fact that these guys love what they do and want to keep playing until they can't no more. Like they all say... The show must go on and Arnel helped do just that. He's phenomenal and also brings international appeal. His fellow Filipinos completely love and support him. I'm also a proud Filipina and have been a huge Journey fan since the early 80's. I'm 55 and I'm so thankful that I still get to enjoy all the magic that is Journey. Steve and Arnel both respect one another and we should take their lead. Arnel loves Steve and the band and what a blessing that he is now continuing Steve's legacy. I'm sure Steve is extremely proud. And I love happy endings. Such a heartwarming story about Arnel. A true Cinderella story for the ages and love it when good things happen to good people. And come on man, if Neal and Jon believe in him then who are we to judge and complain? They knew what they were doing choosing AP. Journey saved Arnel, but in all honesty, it was Arnel who saved Journey as they are enjoying a worldwide resurgence and love seeing this diehard band enjoying what they love and that's playing amazing music! Enjoy them while they're still alive. I know I am and will continue to love and support them until the end. Rock on Journey! Don't ever stop believing... 🔥❤️😎🤟
@@diway18 What are you on about? I don’t understand what you’re trying to even say. I wrote they as in the person who commented, I wasn’t just going to say he or she so “they” is neutral so I don’t assume their gender bc people get so heated ab that nowadays
@Steve Perry Hello Steve, you are not in the band anymore? Now it;s Arnel. But you were great too, in your day. I really like this song. you guys did a great job writing it.
THAT LAST NOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! A whole octave higher in full voice after singing that entire song and running around the stage!!!!
WOW! A TOTAL PERFORMER. You can't see or hear him catch his breath while singing despite his doing strenuous dancing, running and jumping. Too much energy and physically fit. Never loses air which their manager was afraid of when they first saw Arnel perform in Chile.
What I like about Arnel is that he sounds like Steve Perry .....he's not TRYING to sound like Steve Perry. They both have their beautiful voices in different and amazing ways
I disagree. He IS trying to sound like Steve Perry. Arnel himself has said that he models his vocal style after SP because he is his idol. So, yes, love, he ISSSSSSSS trying to sound like him. No shame in that though. Steve is AMAZZZZZZZZZING! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I just saw Journey in concert April 2022 was amazing. Thank you Arnel for sharing your gift and bringing Journey all together again. your an amazing singer
AP here is 42 years old (2009). The voice is incredible, crisp and power. Today 2016, listen to this voice and I think it's little by little diminishing but still very good to hear. I think AP should not abuse his voice by taking to many engagements beyond what he could have by taking time to rest to replenish the voice.
David Bronze I heard his voice is getting worse because Neil Schon doesn't let the band take breaks so they're constantly touring, not giving AP any rest
i really like this song. Arnel's voice is so powerful and he can hit those high notes while moving, runnin, jumpin on the stage. he's so energetic and doesnt look like he's on his 40's when he sang this
@@josephjoshua5882 he has asthma, he uses guide vocals/backing tracks only when he’s running around. Most singers these days use it, it’s not a big deal.
@@josephjoshua5882 say what you want but he uses guide vocals on the parts he’s running around. Not for the whole song. That’s what majority of bands do, you wouldn’t be able to tell when you’re in the audience anyway.
@@flightoffancylady4809 fart....prove it.A person who can accept makes a statement.So how about the Arnel singing with his band before Journey?he is running,dancing around.Is he using backing track also.Bullshit
@@mulusmonteclaro198 I don’t need to prove it, it’s obvious, you don’t even hear his breath when he’s running around and jumping and his lips don’t always match the vocals. 🤣Arnel has asthma on top of it. You obviously don’t go to live concerts, most bands use tech gimmicks like guide vocals and vocals tracks.
Both have amazing voices. Arnel has a lot of energy and a metal voice. Steve sings melodically and with a lot of harmony in the trebles. they are similar in a moment and end with different finishes.
General Hammond for me this is the best line for the Journey band. I miss deen with journey and arnel they harmonize each other so well. And the way Deen drums.
This Journey line-up slays!!! Deen is sexy hot on drums and slays! Arnel's killer vocals and energy wows the crowds and the original kings... Neal, John and Ross are epic!!! These guys are the epitome of beasts and the best of the best in their fields!!!
Maria Sullivan: I never been to any Journey concert but I am a die hard fan of them and I would love to come to one of their concerts and every once in a while I order Journey merchandise on Amazon and yesterday I ordered a shirt with the cover of their album captured and I have a phone case of the cover for their album frontiers and I have the original version of this song on ITunes and also the original version of Don't Stop Believin' and I love lots of Journey's songs I also like Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, Open Arms, Lights, and Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'.
Been a huge Journey fan since I was a kid. My brother through adoption is Filipino so I feel a unique connection to the Philippines. Arnel is outstanding. Incredible stage presence. Amazing vocals. Love it.
To be FAIR........Just MY ears.....I Saw Journey in 1983 on the Frontiers Tour and in 1986 Tour Raised on Radio......Steve Perry could NOT hit those high Notes LIVE.....I love them both, but Arnel carried the torch for one of the worlds Most loved bands.....Props to BOTH!
There is a difference when ythese guys are acting live to be recorded into a DVD, or if they re acting for a show, in a tour where they will need to deliver every single night, during a long period. Of course, in the second scenario, they do not reach nor deliver everything they have. They need to save their vocals for a long journey of shows. On the first case scenario, when live act but for professional recording, they rest more before the show(s) , and they have more time to rest after the show until the next live "tour". This means they can deliver almost all, even if they need more time to rest to recover volcals. You can see that on the live recording of Journey in Houston 81, for example. And in this example, as well, on this video. But you can check other shows, recorded by people on amateur cams, ,with both singers, in which they couldn't deliver all that much. Its normal!
I disagree with you , Steve Perry definitely hit the notes, this guy is awesome, no denying this, but either way please don't downplay Steve's vocals💓😍
First let me say Arnel deserves this win and when he was found and discovered on TH-cam it couldn't have happened at a perfect time he won the lottery big time and now he's living the dream all the very best to him and his family❤🇺🇸👍🏻
@@adelaidabazar7418 both of them are beautiful singers from the heart the voice came from the heavens and I'll say to you well set and spot on my friend👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎼🎼🎶🎶🎵🎵🎤🎙❤
Don't Stop Believing... Best song that describes Arnels life, he didn't stop believing. Incredible talent, i think those people who's trying to compare him to Steve should stop the issue and appreciate Arnel for what he contributed to these band. Journeys band member surely appreciates Arnel. Stop the hate and enjoy their music🔥🥃🥂🍺🍻
Milan Rapaic I never really listened to much Maiden. But with Journey it was basically the end (ish) of their career, at least where they wouldn’t be making many more albums, so it makes more sense to have a singer that can emulate it live, especially with a legendary singer such as Steve Perry. With like Black Sabbath, and even bands like Killswitch Engage, it was in the middle of their career, so they could afford a voice-style change
Milan Rapaic He said he was burnt out and didn’t want to make any more music himself. After that long, a band like this knows whoever they move on too fans won’t appreciate as much, so they may as well find a singer that is similar (which is really hard for Perry btw). It’s like if now Rob Hanford decided to retire and they had to find a replacement. Could you imagine them picking a singer with a completely different tone and range?
Uhhhh, but he DOES copy someone. THE GREATEST MALE ROCK VOCALIST LIVING, the one, the only, the AMAZING, the GOAT, "The Voice", STEVE PERRY!! Arnel Pineda himself has said that Steve is his idol and he mimics him, as in COPIES him vocally. Pineda even admits he is not in Perry's league. He IDOLIZES Steve Perry. THAT is who he copies, my friend. ;)
I am one of the biggest Steve Perry fans, but this version is the BEST Separate Ways version I've ever heard. If you think Arnel can't come close to Perry, your only listening with "biased" ears. Arnel can bring it and he shows it on this song. And even though Steve Smith is one of my favorite drummers all time, Deen drums circles around him.
Ehh, I wouldn't go that far. He's good, really good, but he can't hit the same notes as Perry for this song. But he performs them all REALLY well. But there's a reason why Perry's prime voice is considered legendary.
Steven Stambaugh you’re not the biggest Steve Perry fan, you’re the Arnel Journey fan. It’s nothing to do with bias about Steve Perry being the best rock singer on this planet because he is. Arnel is a very good cover singer but no Steve Perry. SP didn’t even use autotune or backing tracks like the Journey singers who replaced him.
@@fireice2999 You just went into full blown, over the top biased mode. Yeah Perry was an absolutely great singer. I say was as he hasn't done much of any singing in 20 plus years. But the best on the planet? You say that like there's no question to it. Bruce Dickinson.......Freddie Mercury......bunch of guys come to mind through the years that are just as legendary for their vocals as Perry.....if not more so. As for Arnel.....he does fantastic. And he wouldn't have to do it, were Perry to get off his ass and actually tour. But he won't.....
danimal097521 Deen Castronovo sings in the original key and is much better than Arnel vocally. Steve Perry is back with an album in 2018 and he’s still sounding amazing. I’m a new fan. There is a TH-cam competition between Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury and SP blows him away. FM was the greatest showman but Steve Perry is the best live singer that existed - didn’t even use backing tracks according to Randy Jackson who toured with Journey. RJ says himself that Steve Perry and Robert Plant are the best rock singers in history. There are many rock singers who sound amazing on the album but couldn’t reproduce that quality singing live. Stating the facts is not bias. Arnel is a good cover singer using autotune and in the same league as Kelly Hansen of Foreigner. The previous Journey lead singer Augeri was caught lipsyncing, so Journey uses tech gimmicks to sell tickets, no different than any other touring senior rock bands. Arnel totally sucked during the RRHOF performance. th-cam.com/video/nCy1puMM6q0/w-d-xo.html
I think this is *the best* recording of the song out there It’s not gonna get any better than this. This is perfect. They took an epic song with the original, made it even better with the Revelation version, then took that and put it on steroids to make this. The instruments sound perfect, Arnel sounds authentic and legitimate (Not saying Perry didn’t or the album releases didn’t either), the hype from the crowd, everyone’s enthusiasm, all of that comes together to make this the best version of the song, my favorite version of it, and overall my favorite song of all time.
wow it's amazing how Arnel can put on a perfect show, so much energy on stage and her voice so impeccable. The best version is this. Deen spectacular. One of the best concerts !!!
Amel Pineda was barely getting by singing in sketchy dive bars etc and then the band contacted him and offered him an audition after Steve left...this is literally a dream come true for Amel and I think it's awesome how he has brought the band back
With out Arnel Journey would have finished up 11 Years ago thank god they found this amazing singer, and front man for the band. Magic vocals and great stage present make them such a wonderful band with him in it. Steve Perry was a first class singer and the band would not have been as successful with out him, but with Arnel leading the way they will go on for many more years
Yeah right. It’s called music technology. He’s using backing tracks when he’s running around with that fake energy. Has in-ear monitors and sang 1 hour with Deen helping out lead vocals on many songs 2-3 nights a week, while on the other hand floor monitors for Steve Perry and singing 2.5 hours by himself 4-6 nights a week for 10 months straight. Much better modern concert official band video vs. Steve Perry concert live footage from bootleg videos in the ‘80s. Steve Perry always sounded much better live and is called the Voice for a very good reason. You’re just a boomer that’s ticked off at him for quitting the band.
Gary Burke such a pinhead. The only live version of Steve Perry singing this is a bad quality TH-cam bootleg of him singing this sick with the flu and even then he didn’t use backing tracks and sounded phenomenal. This Arnel performance is remastered in a recording studio for DVD release. LMAO soooo douchey.
There’s something about when Steve Perry sings this song that takes ahold of my soul and grips it, there’s spirit behind that voice No one sings it like him,,,,.but this guy does a pretty good job
Wow...haven't heard someone sing this song this good since the 80's when Joey Belladonna sang in the bar band Mega Force before siging on with Anthrax.
dude please.. Arnel was cruising here. his performance in Vegas 08 was probably the best this song has ever been. he reached beyond the flood gates .. live at that.. no ill will toward Steve.. but put some respect on his name
he is Arnel Pineda the new vocalist of journey and he's here to make the music of journey brings to life cause Steve can't perform anymore and not to pretend to be Steve. I am happy to hear this in new generation.
Steve can perform. Have you heard his new song? Yep, he's back! Check out the video for No Erasin'. He chose not to perform anymore because he was burnt out.
🇵🇭 Of course it's Manila Philippines. Arnel's so so inspired here. You can feel the Force of his voice really pushing Good. Got so much emotion. Now, I'm not a Rock Fan, I'm a more into Heavy Metal and Headbanging bands. But as a Filipino, we gotta be Proud for Arnel being Chosen and Picked by Neal. Our Flag Carrier for a Rock Band from the States. No arguments. Viva Filipinas 🇵🇭
A lot of bands end up tragic shamble yet I'm really pleased to see the "old" original members smiling. This Philippine man from apparently out of thin air has rejuvenated their tired bodies and souls. God bless them all! I thoroughly enjoy this band both Perry and Pineda versions. I think its kind of cool like Fleetwood Mac or something. I wish them all the best and I am happy to hear a singer truly belt and use his range and pipes for once and not mumble or whisper or whatever they call it nowadays!
I almost believe his the original on this song! What an amazing performance by Arnel. If you don't think about Perry, you'll mistaking that Arnel is the original on this song. What a great voice.
Wow what an unwavering and powerful voice! ... Imagine coming home to your original homeland and performing in front of all your peeps like that... They were all so proud to be Filipinos that night.
Arnel is simply amazing! Such a great guy with a power-packed voice! Anyone that can be so active and still sing like that is phenomenal in my book!!! YES!!!
How he does it with a asthma all jumping and running around on stage singing very high node songs after songs WITHOUT flaw so smoothly? Onley AP can do it he brings so much energy on stage i never get tired watching his perfect performances
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My god. To be dropped out of nowhere to front one of the most famous bands in the world and somehow be able to command the stage like this, this guys got balls AND an incredible voice.
And a heart if a lion.
He got balls, thats for sure.
That's true. But what people overlook, Arnel wasn't just some guy doing amateur gigs --he has been performing for 25 years in the band circuit in Manila and Hong Kong --doing it for a living since he was 15. He's got all the experience as a frontman and developed the skills and the moves over decades before the opportune moment when fate and destiny collided when Neal Schon saw that youtube video --Arnel was more than ready and had the talent to front a band like Journey. Cream rises. Mind boggling to think that a singer of that caliber couldnt make it in his own country. Real recognize real as they say and Journey saw that they had a diamond in the rough.
When you have the goods great things is possible❤😊
Absolutely, I actually think maby even over SP on some songs.
Even after all these years, Arnel does not get the credit he deserves for the incredible frontman he is.
Hear Hear! Going on 15 years as their front man now. It's a crying shame. Arnel is amazing and resurrected Journey. I just don't get it either.
same here. he is so amazing i love it.
Perry shadow Arnel is not shinning
Ok
@@SomewhereinPhilippines music is an art each artist has his own rendition if that is your conclusion then you do not know how to appreciate art! You are basing it on race not on God given talent!
His vocals here are freaking spectacular.
Cuz he was not toast here... Constant touring wear your voice
When he says ",if you must go"...yeah, holy fuck
Ito ung pinaka astig niang concert...tlgang ang boses nia rito ayyy sobrang lkas ang ganda...pari galaw nia
Sobrang ....astig...
Fan ako ng journey day 1 plng ni arnel...mgnda pdin nmn boses nia ngaun pero iba na ang galaw nia ...isang buwan nlng 55 na xa...advance hpy brtday idol ingat
Not Steve Perry’s though
@@Chandlersaalf but of course hey just an imitator can't compare him with the original ....never ever in 10,000 years
It's crazy how good that Arnel's vocals are in concert --- NO AUTO TUNE --- the man is almost as legendary as the Mighty Perry!
Haha No auto tune for us Filipinos. We grew up hearing Natural Voices whether original or imitation. What you see is what you'll hear.
I'd like to visit your country some day :)@@antonioaaronosabel9574
no.
@@antonioaaronosabel9574 Who asked?
Yesss!!
Holy fuck, from an outsider's perspective on Journey, this dude's absolutely fucking killing it. That voice was born to rock.
I grew up hearing Journey on the radio all the time. Never bought an album, and never considered myself a fan. But agree wholeheartedly with you here.
RIGHT
Man these guys still got it 40 years later I know people always compare Arnel and Perry but one thing that is not up for debate is both r ultra talented guys 👏 bravo!!
I've been a Steve Perry fan since 1981 and I admit that Arnel gets DANGEROUSLY close to how Perry's live vocals sounded in the early 80's and that is AMAZING stuff
His voice is unmatchable
Arnel is practically a national hero in the Philippines. My daughter's two best friends from college are Filipina. They day after I saw Journey live in 2011, I was on phone with my daughter telling her about the concert. She asked me how the new lead singer was, and in the background I heard her roommate asking excitedly "Are you talking about the guy from Journey?" Filipinos have a very strong sense of National pride, and they all adore their countrymen who become famous.
Yes we are indeed...and thank you for your good words madam...❤️
wait, what? since when. i know were proud of him but i dont think its that much. cmonnn...
@@mcChsr bcoz you are more into kpop than this kind of music,
@@kazumi1315 you have no idea lol i can play journey songs and 80s if you may. dont get me wrong, im not bashing arnel. hes the closest thing to steve perry. the comment above is just exaggerating the filipino pride thing.
Speaking of famous.famous like manny pacquiao😁😁😉🙂
Arnel was 41 at the time of this concert. Incredible.
And now arnel is 58 😔
Wow!!😊
@@JeffClear 56, but still
43 NOT 41
He is STILL ROCKING AT 56...HIS VOICE REMAINS AS STRONG AS EVER...
Every metal band wishes to find a singer like this one! He slays live!
Celadors singer has some decent pipes with a little more grit to it. Seen through time is one of his best
What amazes me is how much he sounds like Journey's original singer - Steve Perry, I loved his voice!!
@@GunnWrights With just a dash of accent. Just for color. He's great too.
Well they did find him singing karaoke, to be fair.
I don’t think that Journey is metal but they do have some hard rock songs
Arnel's tenor voice is incomparable. He can reach the high pitch easily. Very impressive
Perry too Steve Perry is a high tenor and they do sounds very similar
@@lanzaerondeleon5930Arnel is the BEST.
Arnel Pineda voice is so amazing. Jaw Dropping. High energy and a joy to watch him and this group perform.
Omg you’re here in 2021 what a legend 🙌🏽
Im here everydayy
That's what is lacking in steve. He can't sing the heavy songs of the new journey.
This has to be the best live rendition of this song. Show me a live when Perry sang it like this
People will never admit it but it’s true
Totally agree!
Agree . Arnel better men a natural born tenor with an impeccable tone .
Look up Tokyo 1983 I think. Perry killed it. He’s notoriously a dick but voice is almost perfect
@@rodneyrigor827 ARNEL PINEDA TENOR KILLER!!!
I hope this will shut all the haters up and those who keep comparing AP to SP and to the die hard SP fans who refuse to accept the fact that he's no longer the frontman. You all need to watch and listen to Steve's speech as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His speech was awesome and he graciously acknowledged Arnel, told him he loved him and thanked him for keeping Journey's legacy alive. These two amazing men have such mutual respect and admiration for each other. Steve obviously approves of Arnel being Journey's lead singer. Hell he's already been doing it for 15 years and counting. So please... Enough with the hate and comparisons already. Do you think Steve would approve of the hate and bashing? Of course not! It's getting old and boring. We should all be happy and blessed that we can still continue to enjoy the amazing legacy and new sounds of Journey with Arnel at the helm. The band loves and believes in him so we all should too. Arnel is so talented in his own right and continues to bring that soulful, emotional and legacy Journey sound that Neal and Jon were looking for for the longest time. Let's just enjoy listening and watching these guys and their iconic music while they're still alive. They will forever be legends. Don't ever stop believing...Long live Journey!
I've never read a banana say something so wise. Thank you, Wise Banana.
@@thatdrummerwoman03 wise banana says thank you kind one. ❤️🙏😊
Could not have been said better
He may be the new front man and he’s good. I’ll give him credit but they have no new music. Just a cover band now. Steve Perry is Journey. Can’t change that. If they want to change it they should produce some new music instead of getting a guy who sounds like Perry. Can’t ignore that. He might be good he they are forcing him to seem like he’s trying to be Perry. It’s not the Perry fans who refuse to change. It’s the band who hasn’t changed anything.
Thia is an absolute killer version of this tune. Arnel's story is one of my favorites in rock n roll history. Excellent and inspiring. Well done brothers
He’s a unicorn for sure.
This is the best than what happened to judas priest singer.
What's his history?
@@samanthablacksabbath5804 a kid from manila who went homeless and started singing at the age of 15 just to be able to eat.
Singing at funerals just so he could have coffee and bread.
And a cocaine addict for 20 years lodt his voice in 2005. Recovered and his videos singing survivor, led zeppelin, journey, and other songs were uploaded on youtube, that's when neal schon found him. The rest is history
@@jamesmondragon526 Amazing history, i'm surprised 😃
love steve perry, but this guy is singing his heart out. I got to give him his due, he is rocking the house!
I love Arnel’s energy! Great performance!!
He is at home
He cares and wants Steve to live on!!!!!!!! Thanks
The BEST BAND EVER. CLEVELAND OHIO ARE PROUD OF YOUR INDUCTION AND PROUD YOUR A PART OF CLEVELAND OHIO!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
I'm an American and I gotta side with Arnel on the recent Steve coming back rumors. Arnel has carried the torch and done an excellent job for over a decade. He should keep the job
They might try to harmonize, might be epic...
The chances of that happening are little to none. More likely for Mike Portnoy to rejoin Dream Theater than Steve to come back.
Peter Criss and Ace Frehley will return to KISS for the third time before that happens.Besides Arnel rocks.
@@sparklesthecat6507 Exactly. I know this comment was made 2 months ago, but Steve has zero intentions of returning to Journey so I'm not sure why this is even a debate. Arnel has done a fantastic job carrying the torch and Steve's legacy remains strong. Both men should be proud.
You're buggin man and this has nothing to do with being an American it has to do with the music! Pineda got to go, I've seen them live and he's way too wide eyed animated. His spirit isn't there, he's performing too much, no feel. I really feel like I'm seeing a good tribute band. Perry is like top 2 of all time greatest singer. Pineda got too much vibrato too, Bring Perry back!!!
I am Steve Perry's biggest fan but Arnel man I love you!!!! You really do an amazing job!!!!! God bless you always!!!!
Mate I think his biggest fan is his family😂
Hes bad ass
🐩
So do l !! ❤❤❤👍👍🙏
I happen to think that Arnel is a fantastic singer, and took an amazing opportunity with Journey. I grew up with Steve singing, and love his voice differently. Steve had some kind of magical power and gift that isn’t always explainable. Arnel was picked out for his incredible and awesome vocal ability, but was different than Steve’s very special voice. Love them both, but always pick Steve’s singing, back in the day. I’ve seen them both in concert, and both rocked me. Steve in the early days seemed to take me to another plane of existence.
5:01 - He held it for longer than the studio version. He's a great singer!
IF THIS SONG DOESN'T ROCK YOUR WORLD,I DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL !!!
Don’t get me wrong! I will always love Steve Perry, but this guy is very good. I see why the band picked him! He is really cool. Great voice. Much like a younger Steve in a lot of ways. Man, he sure does have a lot of energy. Journey is still a killer band! Peace.
I like Deen's voice better, it has more texture.
@@einarabelc5- Actually, it’s a toss up for me! This guy is good, but my heart is still with Steve. Steve gave Journey that signature sound! They wouldn’t have made it big, at that time, without Steve’s killer vocals! I miss Steve Perry! What a amazing person he is! Peace.
@@einarabelc5 p oo OO OO p
Perry would have not lasted the whole 25 songs, Maybe 12 max 30 years ago. Who, in his right mind would just decide to disappear at the height of his career and literally leave his band in limbo for a decade? When he reappeared in 1998, he backed out and never to return again just before their scheduled concert tour, voice issues? Maybe, just like Augeri, he damaged his vocal chords. All we know is, he just did sporadic small gigs, recordings, & guestings as a solo artist.
@@jgreen3871 - Well, I get your point! However, people are allowed to do what they feel is right for their life. Sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to other people, but they still have the right. Personally, I feel, that Steve should have NEVER left JOURNEY. He gave them that signature sound, with his amazing vocals. Still, this is just my opinion. Through it all, Steve will always go down as being one of the very best male vocalist of a band. Whatever he is doing these days, I wish him the greatest success! Period! Peace.
He's a really great singer, I can't stop watching this.
Listen Steve Perry too.
Me too
@@jpvincint oh god, not another "No, listen to Steve Perry" fan.
@@infantkiller64 Why ? He s good too.
that is one heck of a drummer, he hits hard wow
Deen J. Castronovo
He's a bad MFer
How can anyone not like Arnel? This guy is awesome and his story is so inspirational it should be made into a movie!
He may even be better than Perry
I love it superb! So energetic even the sick can dance.
@@monstajd yea ok ur right, but damn. Talk about judging books n shit
@@monstajd “not even close” WTF you smoking man? Neil Schon, Ross Valory and Jonathan Cain disagree with you and I take their opinion over yours any day because they are professional musicians who have worked with Arnel for 10 years and you are... who?
@@markapeterson7159 Wow. That's pretty racist of you. No one cares that Arnel is Asian. He's just not Steve Perry. If Sevendust replaced Lajon Witherspoon with a white dude that's not as good people would be upset too. Or if Hootie and the Blowfish used a white guy to replace Darius Rucker. When it comes to music, the voice and sound are everything. Arnel is fine, but he's no Steve Perry and his range isn't as good. He's a good singer but not on Steve Perry's level.
Arnel has got an incredible voice and great stage presence. I watched a documentary about how he joined Journey. He seems like a genuinely nice guy who is one of Steve Perry's biggest fans and is so honoured to be his successor with the band.
I saw Journey live at the Meadowlands in 1982 (Greg Khin opened) and I will say that Arnel does the group justice. One of the best replacement singers ever.
My God... The multiple "eargasms' this performance gives me is beyond comprehension. I've already listened to this live masterpiece an unhealthy amount of times. These guys are true professionals in their fields and they came to SLAY big time! Arnel's talent is unbelievable and the emotion and passion he brings to each song is undeniably amazing. Close your eyes and you will be mesmerized. He has great stage presence and commands it and gets the crowd going and feeling every vibe. This is my favorite Journey line up ever. Neal is the man! He is so underrated. Jon on keyboards is pure magic and those intros he does is crazy. Ross is always super cool. And damn Deen... He came to SLAY! Love Steve Smith, but Deen brings power and sexiness to the band and the way he hits that drum kit blows me away, while doing a great job singing vocals too.
And please... Stop the hate and comparisons. Steve will always be Steve and will always be a part of Journey. And Arnel is Arnel and he brought new life and an exciting resurgence to this iconic band. Please let's all just appreciate the fact that these guys love what they do and want to keep playing until they can't no more. Like they all say... The show must go on and Arnel helped do just that. He's phenomenal and also brings international appeal. His fellow Filipinos completely love and support him. I'm also a proud Filipina and have been a huge Journey fan since the early 80's. I'm 55 and I'm so thankful that I still get to enjoy all the magic that is Journey. Steve and Arnel both respect one another and we should take their lead. Arnel loves Steve and the band and what a blessing that he is now continuing Steve's legacy. I'm sure Steve is extremely proud. And I love happy endings. Such a heartwarming story about Arnel. A true Cinderella story for the ages and love it when good things happen to good people. And come on man, if Neal and Jon believe in him then who are we to judge and complain? They knew what they were doing choosing AP. Journey saved Arnel, but in all honesty, it was Arnel who saved Journey as they are enjoying a worldwide resurgence and love seeing this diehard band enjoying what they love and that's playing amazing music! Enjoy them while they're still alive. I know I am and will continue to love and support them until the end. Rock on Journey! Don't ever stop believing... 🔥❤️😎🤟
You should have 72M likes.
@@jellymadrigal5879 ❤️🙏
Absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely!!!!! You are so correct. Couldn't have said it better myself!!
@@CarolL6153 ❤️🙏
I've been a Steve Perry fan since 1981 and I admit that Arnel gets DANGEROUSLY close to how Perry's live vocals sounded in the early 80's
I'm struggling to comprehend how great this guy sounds live; incredible voice.
He's Filipino. Filipino vocalists do not lipsync.
@@diway18 They didn’t say he did lmao, they just said He’s got an incredible voice
@@gannondumontier49 They? Lol! The commenter doesn't sound he/she is more than one.
@@diway18 What are you on about? I don’t understand what you’re trying to even say. I wrote they as in the person who commented, I wasn’t just going to say he or she so “they” is neutral so I don’t assume their gender bc people get so heated ab that nowadays
So happy that some old-fashioned bands still exist, guitars, keyboard, drums, star vocalists, that's all I need.
@Steve Perry Hello Steve, you are not in the band anymore? Now it;s Arnel. But you were great too, in your day. I really like this song. you guys did a great job writing it.
THAT LAST NOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
A whole octave higher in full voice after singing that entire song and running around the stage!!!!
WOW! A TOTAL PERFORMER. You can't see or hear him catch his breath while singing despite his doing strenuous dancing, running and jumping. Too much energy and physically fit. Never loses air which their manager was afraid of when they first saw Arnel perform in Chile.
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His voice isnt bad but he changes the songs(making notes longer or shorter)
You mean "isn't bad as your voice"?
@Frank. T its not his own tho
This is live! Watch whole concerts of Journey, no in betweens! What a stamina the band has especially frontman Arnel!
Arnel is his own unique person very talented and humble man! We love Steve but, we love Arnel too!Hey Philippines!
Arnel is excellent. Steve will forever be my favourite rock vocalist, but this guy is really doing a great job with Journey.
He is and he has the utmost respect for Steve
in Japan,this song is used as a World Baseball Classic theme song.
This song give us power.
🔥🔥
Otskare!
すごい！
すげ！
PurpleRose7777 sugoi de sho!
Imagine going to a journey concert where both Steve and Arnel come out on stage together. Just a dream.
I just know that will happen someday. They both have such high respect for each other.
I have a Asian friend that looks exactly like the younger Steve ,NOT JOKING . ( he's also a huge fan of journey )
@@asianconnection7701 does he sound like Steve too? Hehe.
@@DingDongTheGreat HELL NO ,he cant carry a note to save his butt.lol
Dude Arnel’s energy blows me away dude how can he even stay that energetic for long?!?
It's incredible to have so much energy singing and being all over the stage at the same time!
Bruce Bartman he uses guide vocals so that he can run around. Used by live performers who run around like him.
He’s using that filipino energy 🤷🏼♀️🤣
@@charlizewinslow5284 guide vocals ?
@@asiadread4902 scream pinoyyyy sigaw ni arnel
What I like about Arnel is that he sounds like Steve Perry .....he's not TRYING to sound like Steve Perry. They both have their beautiful voices in different and amazing ways
How about when he sings Ann Wilson/Heart songs? Are you saying that he’s not trying to sound like Ann Wilson but also sounds like her??? 🤣
Arnel is a great singer. He has such beautiful vocals.
@@audreycraig9433 I think he's trying to sound like Arnel . His natural voice happens to " sound" like Perry a bit
Lee Campanile no he sounds more like Bryan Adams, not really like Perry. Arnel’s voice is thick.
I disagree. He IS trying to sound like Steve Perry. Arnel himself has said that he models his vocal style after SP because he is his idol. So, yes, love, he ISSSSSSSS trying to sound like him. No shame in that though. Steve is AMAZZZZZZZZZING! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
That’s how you replace an unmatched voice..get a voice that can do the songs just as much justice 💯
I just saw Journey in concert April 2022 was amazing. Thank you Arnel for sharing your gift and bringing Journey all together again. your an amazing singer
This guy is more energetic than Perry. He's got his own voice and style. I kind of love his voice and stamina.
There is no note this guy can’t hit. Extraordinary!
Arnel Pineda's powerful vocal is very clear... proud to be Filipino..
This is one song I will never, ever get tired of hearing and Arnel does such a great job.
Performing this song in Arnel's hometown gave him the most confident!👌
agree
AP here is 42 years old (2009). The voice is incredible, crisp and power.
Today 2016, listen to this voice and I think it's little by little diminishing but still
very good to hear. I think AP should not abuse his voice by taking to many engagements
beyond what he could have by taking time to rest to replenish the voice.
David Bronze I heard his voice is getting worse because Neil Schon doesn't let the band take breaks so they're constantly touring, not giving AP any rest
@Frank. T I think so
That is the real one it us fake
He is back with great vocLs
i really like this song. Arnel's voice is so powerful and he can hit those high notes while moving, runnin, jumpin on the stage. he's so energetic and doesnt look like he's on his 40's when he sang this
Jade Kanna that’s cuz he’s using backing tracks, it’s not totally live.
@@josephjoshua5882 he has asthma, he uses guide vocals/backing tracks only when he’s running around. Most singers these days use it, it’s not a big deal.
@@josephjoshua5882 say what you want but he uses guide vocals on the parts he’s running around. Not for the whole song. That’s what majority of bands do, you wouldn’t be able to tell when you’re in the audience anyway.
@@flightoffancylady4809 fart....prove it.A person who can accept makes a statement.So how about the Arnel singing with his band before Journey?he is running,dancing around.Is he using backing track also.Bullshit
@@mulusmonteclaro198 I don’t need to prove it, it’s obvious, you don’t even hear his breath when he’s running around and jumping and his lips don’t always match the vocals. 🤣Arnel has asthma on top of it. You obviously don’t go to live concerts, most bands use tech gimmicks like guide vocals and vocals tracks.
Both have amazing voices. Arnel has a lot of energy and a metal voice.
Steve sings melodically and with a lot of harmony in the trebles. they are similar in a moment and end with different finishes.
2:50 Deen plays a really hard fill whilst holding a perfect harmony. This guys is something very, very special. A joy to watch.
General Hammond for me this is the best line for the Journey band. I miss deen with journey and arnel they harmonize each other so well. And the way Deen drums.
I notice it too i really miss Dean Voice and Beats
Guess what deen is coming back!
This Journey line-up slays!!! Deen is sexy hot on drums and slays! Arnel's killer vocals and energy wows the crowds and the original kings... Neal, John and Ross are epic!!! These guys are the epitome of beasts and the best of the best in their fields!!!
ARNEL IS THERE TO CONTINUE THE 'JOURNEY', AND HE'S DOING A FANTASTIC JOB AT IT. JOURNEY, A FANTASTIC BAND THEN AND NOW WITH ARNEL
I Love HIM! I have gone to two concerts and they never fail! I literally tear up when Faithfully comes on! Thank you for keeping Journey Alive for us!
Maria Sullivan: I never been to any Journey concert but I am a die hard fan of them and I would love to come to one of their concerts and every once in a while I order Journey merchandise on Amazon and yesterday I ordered a shirt with the cover of their album captured and I have a phone case of the cover for their album frontiers and I have the original version of this song on ITunes and also the original version of Don't Stop Believin' and I love lots of Journey's songs I also like Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, Open Arms, Lights, and Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'.
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Wow the original singer was good but this guy is crazygood
The energy Arnel delivers is just amazing!!! A huge oxygen intake to a great band and to Steve’s legacy!!
For me this is their best live performance.
Arnel surely NAILED IT!!! He wouldn't be hired by Journey if he did not possess the LEGACY VOCALS!!!
legendary is for demonics i see now!!! )
Im jealous of the 30,000 people that were at this concert...they got to see the best performance of this song period!
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Sorry Rock King89 Arnel is good, but the BEST is when Steve Perry did it!!!
I will be jealous the day Steve Perry sings with them again and I missed it.
New generation
Been a huge Journey fan since I was a kid. My brother through adoption is Filipino so I feel a unique connection to the Philippines. Arnel is outstanding. Incredible stage presence. Amazing vocals. Love it.
To be FAIR........Just MY ears.....I Saw Journey in 1983 on the Frontiers Tour and in 1986 Tour Raised on Radio......Steve Perry could NOT hit those high Notes LIVE.....I love them both, but Arnel carried the torch for one of the worlds Most loved bands.....Props to BOTH!
Exactly. He rocks like a 20 year old. Sings and all the énergétique moves wow . Amen 🙏🏽
There is a difference when ythese guys are acting live to be recorded into a DVD, or if they re acting for a show, in a tour where they will need to deliver every single night, during a long period.
Of course, in the second scenario, they do not reach nor deliver everything they have. They need to save their vocals for a long journey of shows.
On the first case scenario, when live act but for professional recording, they rest more before the show(s) , and they have more time to rest after the show until the next live "tour".
This means they can deliver almost all, even if they need more time to rest to recover volcals.
You can see that on the live recording of Journey in Houston 81, for example. And in this example, as well, on this video. But you can check other shows, recorded by people on amateur cams, ,with both singers, in which they couldn't deliver all that much. Its normal!
Yes.. great singers .
I disagree with you , Steve Perry definitely hit the notes, this guy is awesome, no denying this, but either way please don't downplay Steve's vocals💓😍
Don't overlook the reason why he was chosen to be the lead singer.... because he sounds like Steve Perry 👌
If you listen to them side by side Arnel does not sound like Steve Perry, but he does sound like Journey. He was the perfect addition to the band.
I have to say , apart from being a great singer ,Arnell is also a great frontman, he really gets the crowd into it
Watching Journey band in Manila the Philippines was the best..I was on this concert. The voice of Arnel especially when live.. was so enticing.
First let me say Arnel deserves this win and when he was found and discovered on TH-cam it couldn't have happened at a perfect time he won the lottery big time and now he's living the dream all the very best to him and his family❤🇺🇸👍🏻
Steve And Arnel are both gifted from our creator born
With a beautiful voice World's best entertainer,
@@adelaidabazar7418 both of them are beautiful singers from the heart the voice came from the heavens and I'll say to you well set and spot on my friend👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎼🎼🎶🎶🎵🎵🎤🎙❤
Just shows you how smart the band was hiring Arnel. Wow! Amazing live performance
This Guy can sing Live. He sounds just like a studio version.
Drakrox T
That’s what counts-LIVE.
This dude LOVES singing live. In the studio, the engineer can MAKE ya sound good. This dude is BADASS.
I have to say I'm a huge Steve Perry fan but this dude is blowing me away. Steve Perry might be the hardest act to follow ever and he is doing it.
Amy Cain He’s AMAZING!
That‘s exactly what i thought too
Arnel he is amazing !!
God I love this song and Arnel just kills it. Amazing how the struck gold twice. It’s hard enough to do it once.
Arnel Pineda singing WITH JOURNEY in MANILA. WHAT A DREAM COME TRUE. Filipino Boy BRINGS IT HOME AND ROCKS 30 THOUSAND PEOPLE!!!!!
Listening to journey during quarantine, This Arnel's best performance for me
Look for their japan 2017 concert its nice too
Yes, because you can tell his ❤️ is in it.
He simply kills it...
Don't Stop Believing... Best song that describes Arnels life, he didn't stop believing. Incredible talent, i think those people who's trying to compare him to Steve should stop the issue and appreciate Arnel for what he contributed to these band. Journeys band member surely appreciates Arnel. Stop the hate and enjoy their music🔥🥃🥂🍺🍻
My youth. Priceless. Timeless. Arnel was/is a worthy successor to the great Steve.
Arnel is a big Singer,he not need to copy somebody. To find a singer like him ,forJourney ,is like a Lottery Win!!!
Milan Rapaic He’s a live fill in for a band. Why would they get someone that sounds completely different? That wouldn’t make any sense.
Milan Rapaic I never really listened to much Maiden. But with Journey it was basically the end (ish) of their career, at least where they wouldn’t be making many more albums, so it makes more sense to have a singer that can emulate it live, especially with a legendary singer such as Steve Perry. With like Black Sabbath, and even bands like Killswitch Engage, it was in the middle of their career, so they could afford a voice-style change
Milan Rapaic He said he was burnt out and didn’t want to make any more music himself. After that long, a band like this knows whoever they move on too fans won’t appreciate as much, so they may as well find a singer that is similar (which is really hard for Perry btw). It’s like if now Rob Hanford decided to retire and they had to find a replacement. Could you imagine them picking a singer with a completely different tone and range?
@@milanrapayic Journey had already tried with two other singers and it didn't work. The band wanted the legacy tenor sound back.
Uhhhh, but he DOES copy someone. THE GREATEST MALE ROCK VOCALIST LIVING, the one, the only, the AMAZING, the GOAT, "The Voice", STEVE PERRY!! Arnel Pineda himself has said that Steve is his idol and he mimics him, as in COPIES him vocally. Pineda even admits he is not in Perry's league. He IDOLIZES Steve Perry. THAT is who he copies, my friend. ;)
Drummers got a good voice. He's hittin it
Dean Castranovno, hes awesome!
He's a great drummer too
He used to play drums for OZZY OSBOURNE .
I am one of the biggest Steve Perry fans, but this version is the BEST Separate Ways version I've ever heard. If you think Arnel can't come close to Perry, your only listening with "biased" ears. Arnel can bring it and he shows it on this song. And even though Steve Smith is one of my favorite drummers all time, Deen drums circles around him.
Steven Stambaugh yes sir this is the best version of separate ways..AP killed this song...what a powerfull voice!!!
Ehh, I wouldn't go that far. He's good, really good, but he can't hit the same notes as Perry for this song. But he performs them all REALLY well. But there's a reason why Perry's prime voice is considered legendary.
Steven Stambaugh you’re not the biggest Steve Perry fan, you’re the Arnel Journey fan. It’s nothing to do with bias about Steve Perry being the best rock singer on this planet because he is. Arnel is a very good cover singer but no Steve Perry. SP didn’t even use autotune or backing tracks like the Journey singers who replaced him.
@@fireice2999 You just went into full blown, over the top biased mode. Yeah Perry was an absolutely great singer. I say was as he hasn't done much of any singing in 20 plus years. But the best on the planet? You say that like there's no question to it. Bruce Dickinson.......Freddie Mercury......bunch of guys come to mind through the years that are just as legendary for their vocals as Perry.....if not more so. As for Arnel.....he does fantastic. And he wouldn't have to do it, were Perry to get off his ass and actually tour. But he won't.....
danimal097521 Deen Castronovo sings in the original key and is much better than Arnel vocally. Steve Perry is back with an album in 2018 and he’s still sounding amazing. I’m a new fan. There is a TH-cam competition between Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury and SP blows him away. FM was the greatest showman but Steve Perry is the best live singer that existed - didn’t even use backing tracks according to Randy Jackson who toured with Journey. RJ says himself that Steve Perry and Robert Plant are the best rock singers in history. There are many rock singers who sound amazing on the album but couldn’t reproduce that quality singing live.
Stating the facts is not bias. Arnel is a good cover singer using autotune and in the same league as Kelly Hansen of Foreigner. The previous Journey lead singer Augeri was caught lipsyncing, so Journey uses tech gimmicks to sell tickets, no different than any other touring senior rock bands.
Arnel totally sucked during the RRHOF performance. th-cam.com/video/nCy1puMM6q0/w-d-xo.html
The amount of fun that guy is having being in the shoes of steve and just enjoying that moment with legends! Incredible
I think this is *the best* recording of the song out there
It’s not gonna get any better than this. This is perfect. They took an epic song with the original, made it even better with the Revelation version, then took that and put it on steroids to make this. The instruments sound perfect, Arnel sounds authentic and legitimate (Not saying Perry didn’t or the album releases didn’t either), the hype from the crowd, everyone’s enthusiasm, all of that comes together to make this the best version of the song, my favorite version of it, and overall my favorite song of all time.
On point! 👍🤟🔥
Can’t beat the original
@@apollomiller6207 Many covers had beaten their original counterparts honey. And this is one.
@@infantkiller64this ain’t even a cover it’s just the band playing their song
Man, that kid is workin that stage!! Powerful performance by all! Excellent backup vox by Dean!!
I absolutely love your spirit and everything about you!!!! God bless you Arnel!!!!!!!
Love talent good voice ,I love music ,Im a DJ,Power voice keep the music live 4 ever✌
Man. This guy can sing. Sounds incredible.
wow it's amazing how Arnel can put on a perfect show, so much energy on stage and her voice so impeccable. The best version is this. Deen spectacular. One of the best concerts !!!
I love Journey, when Steve Perry left I thought that was the end but then they find this guy and the sun started shining again !!! LOL !!!
Arnel replaced Steve Augeri in 2007, not Steve Perry who left in 1998.
Yeah but the sun shined again with Steve Perry's new album.
@@shaneskaalerud5521 Yeah, they do sound alike. That had been noticed by many in 2007 and 2008 just after Arnel Pineda had joined Journey.
Amel Pineda was barely getting by singing in sketchy dive bars etc and then the band contacted him and offered him an audition after Steve left...this is literally a dream come true for Amel and I think it's awesome how he has brought the band back
@@bowie4ever824 Augeri was awful...lol...Amel is pretty awesome
I will never get tired of listening to this song. That guy Arnel Pineda is just amazing. So good the band found him.
That's crazy how he reached that note towards the end! & live!
Ariel Pineda is simply an amazing singer! He & Journey were made for each other 😀👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Best singing , Best drummer , best guitarists
With out Arnel Journey would have finished up 11 Years ago thank god they found this amazing singer, and front man for the band. Magic vocals and great stage present make them such a wonderful band with him in it. Steve Perry was a first class singer and the band would not have been as successful with out him, but with Arnel leading the way they will go on for many more years
ARNEL YOU'RE THE BEST PERFORMER! INCREDIBLE VOICE
As someone who has seen both Steve and Arnel live.....it’s Arnel. Hands down. Better live voice and a thousand times more energy.
Yeah right. It’s called music technology. He’s using backing tracks when he’s running around with that fake energy. Has in-ear monitors and sang 1 hour with Deen helping out lead vocals on many songs 2-3 nights a week, while on the other hand floor monitors for Steve Perry and singing 2.5 hours by himself 4-6 nights a week for 10 months straight. Much better modern concert official band video vs. Steve Perry concert live footage from bootleg videos in the ‘80s.
Steve Perry always sounded much better live and is called the Voice for a very good reason. You’re just a boomer that’s ticked off at him for quitting the band.
Dude!! Lucky!! 👍
Gary Burke Arnel uses guide vocals so that he can run around. Steve Perry never used any backing tracks doofus.
Gary Burke such a pinhead. The only live version of Steve Perry singing this is a bad quality TH-cam bootleg of him singing this sick with the flu and even then he didn’t use backing tracks and sounded phenomenal. This Arnel performance is remastered in a recording studio for DVD release. LMAO soooo douchey.
@@ccchanel8171 what are u pointing then? HAHAHAHA, c'mon dude, i know u're better than that, u know what i mean😉🤣
There’s something about when Steve Perry sings this song that takes ahold of my soul and grips it, there’s spirit behind that voice No one sings it like him,,,,.but this guy does a pretty good job
Exact l y thanku
Wow...haven't heard someone sing this song this good since the 80's when Joey Belladonna sang in the bar band Mega Force before siging on with Anthrax.
dude please.. Arnel was cruising here. his performance in Vegas 08 was probably the best this song has ever been. he reached beyond the flood gates .. live at that.. no ill will toward Steve.. but put some respect on his name
Arnel can touch your soul and your heart with his voice and power energy
I’m glad they found him. The rest of the band mates deserve to carry on as well…so much joy to the next generations
Love, love , love this live version with Arnel. Arnel and Deen, WOW! Perfect.
he is Arnel Pineda the new vocalist of journey and he's here to make the music of journey brings to life cause Steve can't perform anymore and not to pretend to be Steve. I am happy to hear this in new generation.
hardly the new vocalist, he's been in the band for 10 years now.
Thank you!
NEW ?!?!?!.......don't know in which part of the globe you live in but he's been in Journey for the last 500 years.
Steve can perform. Have you heard his new song? Yep, he's back! Check out the video for No Erasin'. He chose not to perform anymore because he was burnt out.
From 2007 to 2018 concert/world tour....
Dean is the best drummer this band ever had in my opinion
🇵🇭 Of course it's Manila Philippines. Arnel's so so inspired here. You can feel the Force of his voice really pushing Good. Got so much emotion. Now, I'm not a Rock Fan, I'm a more into Heavy Metal and Headbanging bands.
But as a Filipino, we gotta be Proud for Arnel being Chosen and Picked by Neal. Our Flag Carrier for a Rock Band from the States. No arguments.
Viva Filipinas 🇵🇭
A lot of bands end up tragic shamble yet I'm really pleased to see the "old" original members smiling. This Philippine man from apparently out of thin air has rejuvenated their tired bodies and souls. God bless them all! I thoroughly enjoy this band both Perry and Pineda versions. I think its kind of cool like Fleetwood Mac or something. I wish them all the best and I am happy to hear a singer truly belt and use his range and pipes for once and not mumble or whisper or whatever they call it nowadays!
I almost believe his the original on this song! What an amazing performance by Arnel. If you don't think about Perry, you'll mistaking that Arnel is the original on this song. What a great voice.
What a voice!!! we need more singers like this in music industry..
I saw Journey in 2014 and again in 2017 and I was blown away both times by Arnel's voice and his energy! He was born to sing!
Wow what an unwavering and powerful voice! ... Imagine coming home to your original homeland and performing in front of all your peeps like that... They were all so proud to be Filipinos that night.
Arnel is simply amazing! Such a great guy with a power-packed voice! Anyone that can be so active and still sing like that is phenomenal in my book!!! YES!!!
Just saw Journey in Phoenix Arizona, last weekend. Heavenly. Great musicians.
Yes!!! The lead vocals are off the chain!!! Awesome!!!
How he does it with a asthma all jumping and running around on stage singing very high node songs after songs WITHOUT flaw so smoothly? Onley AP can do it he brings so much energy on stage i never get tired watching his perfect performances
Maybe that's the best medicine for him. Performing live.