Yet, decades beyond my rock n roll formative years, i proudly stand in a crowd of journey fans in saratoga, new york, enamored with the bands new filipino lead singer, arnel pinedathe same singer who, a year prior, i watched perform cover tunes in dingy downtown manila bars where wobbly ceiling fans swatted flying. Diazs film, imelda, a fulllength documentary about the former first lady of the. Arnel pineda, and their first concert in his homeland. Journey arnel pineda life story with oprah part 3 hq by. Arnel pinedas journey chronicled in documentary wogb. Journey talks singer arnel pinedas impact, septemberdue pbs. Arnel pineda s original song so wrong at rockville by dsilentprincess. Journey full concert 110391 golden gate park official duration. Ever since the world began arnel pineda journeys lead vocalist by jerzonn. Former journey singer explains biggest problem with the. Posted on october 7, 2009 by nuknuk the amazing comeback story of journey and how they discovered our very own arnel pineda halfway around the world were featured on the oprah winfrey show recently. Jan 06, 2017 currently streaming on netflix, the 2012 documentary dont stop believin. This documentary presents the musical saga of arnel pineda, who goes from singing in manila nightclubs to fronting the legendary rock band journey.
Everymans journey follows the real life rock n roll fairy tale of filipino singer arnel pineda, who was plucked from youtube to become the frontman for the. Arnel campaner pineda is a filipino singer and songwriter. Schon was agitated that bassist ross valory, vocalist arnel pineda and cain posed for photos in the white house press briefing room, and that reports indicated the trip was bandsanctioned. Journey frontman, arnel pineda describes what his debut performance with the band was like. He has recorded two albums on major labels, won a best vocalist award and played with multiple bands, as frequently as 6 days a week for 35 hour shows.
Now it has been confirmed, and everyone has a blog continue reading journey of arnel pineda. Journey finds its new singer, arnel pineda, on youtube. His trek from a phillipine cover band to lead vocalist for the classic rock band journey via you tube is an incredible story. Arnel pineda biography childhood, life achievements. Journey performs open arms on ellen frontman arnel pineda sings open arms with journey on the ellen degeneres show as part of the promotion for their upcoming tour with the doobie. G uys weaned on led zeppelin arent supposed to like journey. Currently streaming on netflix, the 2012 documentary dont stop believin. As guitarist neal schon had mused, he had to step away from the computer and let what he heard sink in his mind. A feelgood documentary that will appeal to casual music fans, american idol obsessives, and anyone in need of some cinematic zoloft, dont stop believin. Jan 17, 2008 local arnel pineda joins the band journey i know, i know. Arnels story is really inspiring and worth this documentary. However, arnel pineda fit the role beautifully and has remained the lead singer for over ten years.
He also had a documentary film with the band titled as everymans journey released. When veteran rock band journey chose unknown filipino singer arnel pineda to become their new frontman it inspired a filmmaker to capture his rise from obscurity in the streets of manila to. Aug 28, 2012 in issue 1062 rolling stone spoke to arnel pineda about what seems like the dream gig of a lifetime. Diazs uplifting documentary about arnel pineda s rise from an impoverished philippian youth to becoming the lead singer for a hugely successful rock band, will charm you. Partake in a heartfelt celebration of arnel pineda s colorful life as he turns 50. Nov 28, 2019 all right ladies and gentlemen boys and girls welcome back harmless dave here talking real music in real time for real people just like you and just like me maybe not the most music oriented video but something i wanted to point out to fans of journey arnel pineda and and just good human beings in general who you know. At age 40, arnel pineda lived every wannabe rock stars dream, middleaged fans fantasy and even one poor countrys hope for financial success. Arnel pineda greatest hits best of arnel pineda songs arnel pineda tagalog love songs 2017 duration. Currently streaming on netflix, the 2012 documentary dont stop. Of those struggles, replacing a lead singer was the hardest to do. September 16, 2009 journey on the oprah winfrey show.
Americans love their rags to riches stories, but arnel pinedas story is. And journey stumbled upon an uncanny cover and more. Believin gets a boost from new singer arnel pinedas charming personality. Dont stop believin a trailer for the documentary about arnel pineda and how his youtube videos aided in getting him a gig as the lead singer of journey.
Everymans journey, arnels story unfolds on the big screen for all to absorb, relate to, and. At the center of the latest journey drama is a visit to the white house by cain whose wife, televangelist paula whitecain, is president donald trumps spiritual advisor, bassist ross valory and singer arnel pineda. Neal schon says journey is at a breaking point q104. With arnel pineda, neal schon, jonathan cain, ross valory. Who knew that all of those thousands of cover songs posted on youtube would ever amount to anything. An energetic but thin portrait of the venerable rock band journey, dont stop believin gets a boost from new singer arnel pinedas charming personality. Arnel pineda sings lead vocals for chicago live in manila duration. Filipino singer arnel pineda is plucked from youtube obscurity to front the iconic american band journey in dont stop believin. While soto was initially announced as a permanent member of the.
New biopic being made about journey lead singer arnel pineda. The next great classic rock biopic could be the newest project announced by warner bros. Follows the real life rocknroll fairy tale story of filipino arnel pineda, who was plucked from you tube to become the front man for iconic american rock band, journey, thereby becoming the latest performer to go from the internet to real life celebrity. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with arnel pineda where he talked about his. Few email exchanges and some phone calls ensued and arnel boarded a plane en route to san francisco. His mother instilled his love for singing at an early age, encouraging him to sing along to her favorite singers like karen carpenter and barbra streisand. Arnel pineda of journey a tribute to the man once hated but now loved dont stop believing by blessedmiracles. He lost his mother to a longstanding disease and his siblings were given up for relatives adoption by his father. Chu is set to helm an upcoming biopic on journey lead singer arnel pineda, who went from being homeless to giving new life to the rock and roll hall of fame. Arnel pineda is a filipino artist who once lived in the streets of manilahomeless and hungry.
Now, here i am, a obsessed fan of journey and arnel pineda. Crazy rich asians director to helm journey singer biopic. Journey sets tour, faithfully treating fans to 3 local shows. Everymans journey tv episode 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In this cinderella story for the ages, arnel, having overcome a lifetimes worth of hardships, must now navigate the immense pressures of replacing a legendary singer and leading a. Alva received a standing ovation from the jury for his performance as arnel pineda, singing the journey classic dont stop believing. Journey talks singer arnel pineda s impact, septemberdue pbs doc. Everymans journey, arnel s story unfolds on the big screen for all to absorb, relate to, and appreciate.
In 2006, you found arnel pineda when you discovered a youtube video of him singing journey with a filipino cover band called the zoo. Journey talks singer arnel pinedas impact, septemberdue. Being one of the faces of the legendary rock band journey, frontman arnel pineda has recorded several albums released with journey, such as 2008s revelation and journey live in las vegas dvd, 2009s journey live in manila and 2011s eclipse album. The unlikely and inspiring story of arnel pineda triumph. Everymans journey follows the real life rock n roll fairy tale of filipino arnel pineda, who was plucked from youtube to. Journey talks singer arnel pinedas impact, septemberdue pbs doc. In this cinderella story for the ages, arnel, having overcome a lifetimes worth of hardships, must now navigate the immense pressures of replacing a legendary singer and leading. Everymans journey follows the real life rock n roll fairy tale of filipino arnel pineda, who was plucked from youtube to become the front man for iconic american rock band journey. Official web site of journey lead singer, arnel pineda. The 55th san francisco international film festival recently closed with a screening of dont stop believin everymans journey, ramona diazs new documentary chronicling the journey of arnel pineda. Arnel pineda, neal schon, jonathan cain dont stop believin everymans journey free online. An everyman goes from youtube to journey the new york times.
Im so pleased with what you did tonight, gary valenciano told alva. The current lead singer of journey has a story about how he got there that is almost storybook. My friend noel picked up the message on youtube and told me it was from neal. Thank you for making this film and i give you my full suppot. Because of that song, i believe god has really something special for you pagkatapos nitong lahat. The real life rocknroll fairy tale story of filipino arnel pineda, who was plucked from youtube to become the front man for iconic american rock band, journey, thereby becoming the latest performer to go from the internet to real life celebrity.
Part one is an excerpt from the documentary dont stop believin. Everymans journey is a documentary of the band journey and there new lead singer arnel pineda. Per deadline, the story of journeys arnel pineda will be the subject of a new film that will be helmed by crazy rich asians director jon m. This film captures journeys concert at the sm mall of asia in manila, phillipines on march 14th, 2009. Journey arnel pineda life story with oprah part 3 hq by honeykomusicvideo. Standing ovation for justin as arnel pineda on your face. Journeys arnel pineda recalls his debut performance video. Jude thaddeus diagnostic clinic in tondo, manila, philippines to restituto lising pineda and josefina manansala campaner.
Journey found its new singer, native filipino arnel pineda. The surprising story of journeys filipino frontman afar media. Everymans journey, ramona diazs new documentary about classicrock band journeys filipinoborn lead singer arnel pineda, premiered last month at the tribeca film festival and showed here as the closing night film at the san francisco international film festival. Mp3 download your love from the love affair arnel pineda. Journey on oprah winfrey show journey official site. The visit, which included a photo op in the oval office with president trump, was reported in the press by some outlets to. Movie details a snapshot of journey at this moment in its 30year history, 2008, as it emerges with a new lead sin. Diaz narrows in on arnel pinedas personal narrative throughout the film, encompassing. Careers blog about amazon press center investor relations amazon devices amazon tours.
Arnel campaner pineda is a popular filipino singer and songwriter. I wasnt interested in journey without steve perry until this movie. Dec 05, 2007 journey finds its new singer, arnel pineda, on youtube. Arnel pineda summer of 69, we built this city, livin on a prayer beach jammin live in boracay by vivaarnel. Filipino singers journey takes tribeca stage reuters. Dont stop believin is the theme of the oprah winfrey show on october 2nd when journey appears on the show to tell oprah how arnel became part of the band as well as a performance of their hit anthem. Chu, who directed crazy rich asians, is making this movie about arnel pineda who was discovered by members of journey from his youtube videos while performing in. Everymans journey follows the real life rock n roll fairy tale of filipino singer arnel pineda, who was plucked from youtube to become the frontman for the iconic american rock band journey. The filipino rockstar is marking his golden year with an intimate birthday dinner show at okada manila, where he will be singing. Lea salonga arnel pineda proctor and gamble 75th anniversary bond samson on piano. Whether or not you are a fan of journeys music, ramona s.
Journey band member neal schon describes how he discovered their newest member, arnel pineda, on youtube, in this excerpt from the independent lens documentary, dont stop believin. The band is shown during the revelation tour in the united states, and the homecoming for arnel in manila where he performed with journey for about 25,000 people. Discovered by journeys guitarist neal schon from thousands of youtube videos, arnel pineda has the voice of an angel or a lion depending on how you. Schon insisted that neither he nor the bands management had prior. A documentary on arnel pineda, who was plucked from youtube to. An energetic but thin portrait of the venerable rock band journey, dont stop believin gets a boost from new singer arnel pineda s charming personality. Journey arnel pineda life story with oprah part 2 hq by honeykomusicvideo. Everymans journey mines similar ground, telling the true story of how journeyman filipino singer arnel pineda. Jan 08, 20 in 2007 filipino musician arnel pineda made headlines when he joined journey as the bands new lead singer.