My day in music

Journey's New Frontman

2008-09-09T16:16:00.003-04:00

Since in the 80's, Journey has been one of my favorite bands. Melodic riffs and Steve Perry's high-pitched crooning were more than enough to capture my attention and keep it for the past several decades.

Journey formed in 1973 and released several lukewarm albums in the first couple years. But it wasn't until Steve Perry came onto the scene in 1977 as Journey's lead vocalist that the band really started to skyrocket. The following year Journey's fourth album, Infinity, gave the band its first platinum record and several hit singles.

From 1977 to 1983, Journey continued to be a success thanks to the direction of Perry and lead guitarist Neal Schon. But creative differences plagued the band. Perry and Schon both pursued solo careers throughout the mid-80's and Perry left the band in 1987.

Since that time, Journey has tried to replace Perry with several leads, but each failed to give audiences what they desired. Finally in June 2007, Neal Schon discovered a Filipino singer, Arnel Pineda, online.

Pineda at the time was the lead singer for a cover band called The Zoo. The Zoo performed cover songs by Journey, Survivor, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Air Supply, The Eagles, Kenny Loggins and other popular acts from the 70s, 80s and 90s, began appearing on YouTube.com early in 2007. Schon contacted Pineda via e-mail who initially dismissed it as a hoax. Eventually the two connected and Pineda was announced as Journey's new lead vocalist in December 2007.

Who says that broadcasting yourself on YouTube can't be valuable?

So what do you think? Does Pineda sound like Perry?

Sammy Davis Jr. - Mr. Bojangles.

2008-08-12T02:16:00.001-04:00

A great performance by one of the greatest performers ever.

Awesomest Videos: Boards of Canada - Dayvan Cowboy

2008-07-23T03:39:00.003-04:00

BoC make damn brilliant ambient music that is just a treat to listen to and this video.
Just be seated comfortably, lay back, buffer it fully and then put it on full screen mode and enjoy !

Styx - Boat on the River

2008-07-01T04:32:00.003-04:00

Have you ever searched for a song for 5 years with no luck? You only heard the song once, but you just can't find it? And then one day you wake up and the tune playing in your head? Waking up humming:

Take me back to my boat on the river, and I won't cry out anymore.

I have...

Styx - Boat on the River

Jackson Browne - Stay [Live 1978]

2008-06-26T04:32:00.002-04:00

I just love this song, well yes it is a bit old... Okay too old, but still the good music never dies.

This is my favorite part:

'Cause when that mornin' sun comes beating down
you're gonna wake up in your town
and we'll be scheduled to appear
a thousand miles away from here

People stay just a little bit longer
we want to play, just a little bit longer

Now the promoter don't mind
and the union don't mind
if we take a little time
and we leave it all behind and sing
one more song here

Enjoy. :)

Flipsyde - Happy Birthday

2008-06-22T11:54:00.001-04:00

I think the song speaks for itself.

Awesomest Videos: Jason Forrest - War Photographer

2008-06-12T04:16:00.001-04:00

These Vikings are the mutt's nuts ! nuf said

ENJOY!

3 Doors Down - Landing in London

2008-06-12T03:57:00.004-04:00

Here is a nice song I like by 3 Doors Down.

Enjoy. :)

Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love

2008-06-03T15:07:00.001-04:00

This is not exactly my type of music, but hey good music is good music, and this is a good song and I like it :)

Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
Uploaded by FresHipHop

Titiyo - Come Along

2008-06-03T15:01:00.001-04:00

Nova ft. ARABESQUE - Desert Dessert

2008-05-30T23:22:00.001-04:00

Every once in a while a sultry soloist will shake up the world stage with their saintly expression. This bears appropriate to Nova, a young Armenian-Iraqi, who’s voice has seized the global podium. Her conflict torn roots have shaped her artistic abilities, allowing her to address and mesmerize a steadfast audience.

Within Temptation - Angels

2008-05-30T16:59:00.003-04:00

Within Temptation has been one of my favorite bands for a while. I adore this song, but the video is lame, it could be done way better than this! I swear the video sucks big time!

The song is great, her voice is amazing, but the video... I mean REALLY?! What the hell you were thinking of?

Anyway, enjoy the song.

Timo Tolkki Ft. Michael Kiske - Key to the Universe

2008-05-27T06:50:00.003-04:00

Timo Tolkki is one of the greatest guitar players out there, and Michael Kiske is one of the greatest voices out there. So imagine the both of them in one song! It would be great... And it is.

The solos are great, especially the intro. Anyway, I am sorry guys there is no video for the song, that is what I found.

Enjoy.

Plumb - In My Arms

2008-05-14T08:19:00.003-04:00

This is one nice song, really. But I guess it is composed for all you mothers out there. :D

For mothers, I dedicate:

Plumb - In My Arms

For non-mothers and House music lovers, I dedicate... Okay also for mothers who like House music:

Plumb - In My Arms (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)

Enjoy. :)

Your baby blues
so full of wonder.
Your curley cues
your contageous smile.
And as i watch
you start to grow up
all I can do is hold you tight.

Knowing...
Clouds will rage and
storms will race in
but you will be safe,
in my arms.

Rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe,
in my arms.

Story books
are full of fairy tales
of kings and queens
and the bluest skies.
My heart is torn
just in knowing
you'll someday see
the truth from lies

When the clouds will rage and
storms will race in
but you will be safe,
in my arms.
Rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe,
in my arms.

Castles, they might crumble
dreams may not come true,
but you are never all alone
'cause I will always
always love you.

When the...
Clouds will rage and
storms will race in
but you will be safe,
in my arms.
Rains will pour down
waves will crash all around
but you will be safe,
in my arms.

Juno Reactor - War Dogs

2008-05-12T00:42:00.000-04:00

"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?"
- Mahatma Gandhi.

Awesomest Videos: Kenna - Hell bent

2008-05-11T08:55:00.005-04:00

A song that very few people I think have ever heard, set to the award winning animation of Mark Osborne's "More". This is something!

So as always, what do you think they are trying to say ?

Kenna- Hell Bent music video

ENJOY!

Lighthouse Family - High

2008-05-07T07:39:00.001-04:00

Inspiring lyric, nice video.

Enjoy.

Awesomest Videos: Rob D. - Clubbed to death

2008-05-04T02:19:00.003-04:00

Another week, and another awesomest video. What do you think this one is about ?

ENJOY !

My most favorite song of all time.. any time

2008-05-03T06:12:00.010-04:00

Any time I hear this song I have to, HAVE TO sing along

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

what's yours?

Schiller - I Feel You

2008-05-01T06:27:00.004-04:00

Another nice Trance song. I especially like the lyric.

Enjoy.

I feel you...
In every stone
in every leaf of every tree
you've ever grown.
(That you ever might have grown)

I feel you...
In everything
in every river that might flow
in every seed you might have sown.

I feel you...
In every vein
in every beating of my heart
each breath I take.
(In every breath I'll ever take)

I feel you...
Anyway...
In every tear that I might shed
in every word I've never said.

H.I.M. - The Funeral of Hearts

2008-05-01T05:45:00.004-04:00

Love's the funeral of hearts,
and an ode for cruelty.

One of the most amazing videos I have ever seen. Enjoy.

Iron and Wine - Naked As We Came

2008-04-28T06:09:00.000-04:00

"Naked as we Came" by Iron and Wine from the album "Our Endless Numbered Days".
Besides the fact that the song is excellent even though a bit sad, the music video is brillaint.

music arabika

2008-04-27T14:04:00.000-04:00

Being abfab fan of all that is arabic music i thought i would share the epitome of this generation of artists and their epic works.

First up is an "underrated" artist that manages to stretch the scope of art from the roof to the bathroom floor passing through the bedroom with thought provoking work such as "don't give me your back". A piece of "art" that is so controversial that it didn't make it into the airways.
متدنيش ظهرك - بوسي سمير

For our friends with "peculiar" fetishism we even have an artist that caters to their every whim, an artist for such a niche crowd should be indicative of how progressive the arabic culture became. For in the video Ana hatlob edak we have najla catering to naturalist and bestiality fans all over the arab world, the amount of people that wish they were mules is astounding.
Najlaa - Ana hatlob edak

While to not leave the S&M and leather fans feel left out she brilliantly mixes a mechanic girl fantasy with some dominatrix demeanor that really irks the mind and soul
Najlaa - Ba7

could this be an innocent mistake ? or a sinister play on words ? well if the singers extreme flexibility and downright originality is anything to go by with i would certainly go with the later. Plus this is the most skin shown in the arab world since we had the dead sea nude beach, truly impressive what you can get away with these days.
Maria - Ba7eb El Mass

I wanted marwa - don't do this" to give a sense of the international penetration those great artists are achieving but I thought the post is already long enough

ps. I'm so not gonna do this ever again so no need to tell me that :P

Awesomest Music videos: Unkle - eye for an eye

2008-04-27T07:18:00.003-04:00

To atone for my sins am going to start this up in an attempt to create some discussions.
Every once in a while I come across some amazing music videos that tend to give character and depth to the lyrics that really take it to the next level. So every so often am gonna post one of those music videos and see what you guys/girls think they are trying to say with the videos.

So first up is a song by Unkle called "an eye for an eye" can you think they were trying to say with the video ?

ENJOY!

Mariah Carey's New Hit!

2008-04-24T16:14:00.004-04:00

I swear people I'm not selling out! Sappy pop music isn't usually what I like to listen to but I always felt a special connection to Mariah Carey. Despite her trainwreck days, some stupid songs, and that needy vibe she gives off I think I'll always love her.

Mariah Carey's Music Box was the second album I ever owned; my best friend made a copy of hers and then gave it to me as a very late birthday gift when I was in fifth grade. I've been told a few times that I resemble her, so I always feel the need to represent my alleged celebrity look-a-like. That's natural, don't you?

This is Mariah Carey singing her new release titled Bye Bye on American Idol and I'll be singing it all week.

Mariah Carey Lyrics
Bye Bye Lyrics