Sorry if I haven't blog for a while. Just took some project and I have only few weeks to finish.
so sick and tired of the recent events back home (Philippines) SAD SAD to much dirty politics goin on. Im sad because my less fortunate kababayan is paying off for all this CRAP.
Well glad to hear couple things recently though woohoo.
1. The Papaya Dance by Edu Manzano was shown here at ABC News. Kudos to Edu Manzano.
2. Arnel Pineda - wow what can I say about this dude - LUCKY ONE!!! I cant wait to get the new JOURNEY BAND DVD/CD this coming June 2008. Even Ellen Degeneres took acknowledge not only of his talent but of many Filipinos talents back in the Philippines.Its about time we get the recognition we truly deserved - long over due if you ask me. Well i missed their concert here in Las Vegas few weeks ago (What a bummer!!!). Anyway hope next time I could go and could careless how much the ticket will be IM GOING. Well getting goosebump everytime I watch this video.
Oh thanks to Ellen Degeneres for supporting our talented artist - more to come hope so.
Lastly here's an article regarding Arnel Pineda and rest of the group members.
Today's Journey is comprised of guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain, bassist Ross Valory, drummer Deen Castronovo and lead singer Arnel Pineda, who has been a star in Southeast Asia for nearly two decades. While planning the new chapter of Journey, co-founder Neal Schon happened to find Pineda performing on YouTube and immediately contacted him to join the band. Journey's new double album will also include a DVD concert disc and has already received a hefty advance order.
Neff describes the present lineup as one of the tightest bands he has ever recorded. Journey was originally formed in 1973 by former members of Santana, and enjoyed worldwide fame with such songs as "Don't Stop Believing" and "Wheel in the Sky." Various lineups with core members have appeared over the years with the present day incarnation creating interest among longtime fans and newcomers alike.
"Arnel is a very natural tenor," says Neff, "And he has an incredible range. He doesn't have to force a thing. I tried other mics but there was no depth of body to the tone. With the new U47 you could hear a big chest tone and Arnel just sounded huge on that mic. There was a great presence and depth in the upper bass / lower midrange. And remember, Arnel has really been belting it out in clubs for years and this guy delivers a physical SPL you wouldn't believe. He has an amazing volume to his singing and the mic could totally take it."