Arnel Pineda 2.0

Journey's "Revelation" Album

Yes! Just because I can't get over on how good Arnel Pineda is, I am posting again another article about him. Especially now that their new album is a chart topper, I can’t wait to feature him again on my blog.

I personally saw the “Revelation” album when it was not yet out in the Philippines and it is just only available at Wal-Mart (aggghh!). If only they have released their album on all record bars/stores immediately, then they should have gotten greater sales on a shorter period of time. On the cd, I’ve read about Arnel’s message and I can say that he’s damn proud of his roots.


Below is the excerpt of the message written by Arnel on Journey's new album, "Revelation":

Thank you so much to
our Maker. Thank you
so much to John
Baruck. I would like to
specially thank
Journey (Jon, Neal,
Ross and Deen) for
the chance of a
lifetime...I'm rockin'
the world because of
you guys!!!


Thank you Cherry,
Cherub, Angelo,
Matthew, Justice,
Justine,Papa and the
Pineda family for
sticking with me
through thick and thin...
I love you all
forever...


Thank you Mr. Bert de
Leon, Mr. Ernie Quizon,
Mr. Calison and the
rest of Sundance Ent.
Inc for your trust in
me.


Thank you to the Zoo
and Mr. Noel Gomez
and family for showing
me the true meaning of
friendship.


Thank you to my best
friends: Monet Cajipe,
Elmer Palermo,
Kamlon Acebo,
Mackoy Alcantara,
Mark Valiente, Kukie
Luib, Ferdie Ramos,
James Ramos, Bobby
Riesgo, Maria Jewel,
Miles Casala, Tita,
Susa, Faye, Cheng,
Ace,Janno, Howie,
Philip Castaneda
Roger Aguila.

Lidia & Co, Jo
and Matt, I love you guys.


My million thanks to
the people of
Olongapo (esp. the Cal
Jam goers) and to the
friends whom I forgot
to mention, you know
who you are- so thank
you.


Lastly, thank you so
very much to all my
fellow Filipinos around
the world who believed
in me...MABUHAY
TAYONG LAHAT!!!


To Josefina and Victoria...
may you both
rest in peace.

The Journey of Arnel Pineda

Arnel’s Journey to Stardom (through Youtube)

Who would have thought that Arnel Pineda would still achieve his far-fetched dream at the age of 40? Yes he did! This Filipino singing sensation is the new lead vocalist of the legendary Journey. Through the help of the Internet technology, Arnel was discovered by Neil Schon from the band Journey during his search on Youtube for a new vocalist for the band.

Before the news broke out, I had the privilege of watching Arnel to sing ‘live’ in Bagaberede here in Manila. When you see him personally perform in the stage, you will be struck on how good he is. I’m not a fan of the classic and old songs but Arnel made me a fan of those songs. In fact, I did not even know who the Journey are until Arnel began singing their songs. More so, the Journey songs are not the only music that can be perfectly covered by Arnel. He can even do Led Zep, Survivor, Aerosmith, Goo Goo Dolls and many more. My favorite among these is Aerosmith’s ‘Amazing’ (Just watch it in Youtube to see why it’s my fave).

At first, many were reluctant with Arnel being the singer of this international band. Especially the fans of Journey, they are really “unwilling” to accept him not because of any issues on his singing abilities but due to the fact that he is a Filipino. Since Journey is an all-American band, they cannot accept that the new singer is not American. Nonetheless, these issues were easily dispelled once they heard Arnel Pineda belting out the tunes of their favorite Journey songs perfectly.

Undoubtedly, I can say that AP deserves whatever he has right now. The world is a witness to his great talent which was long undiscovered. Thanks to Neil Schon and the rest of the band, Arnel can now showcase his talent to all the people around the globe.

(Youtube Videos of Arnel Pineda)

Arnel Pineda singing Aerosmith's "Amazing"

Arnel Pineda singing "Faithfully" on his first concert with the Journey

AP's "After All These Years" on Journey's New Album "Revelation"