New Rolling Stone Interview

[danielb]

What do you think "he's getting too out of tune for auto tune means " means?

Is this coming from their sound engineer?

In the clips I provided, Arnel is so off key at times that the software can't adjust automatically to the desired note.

Kindly post links to these clips. I am curious to see what you are talking about.

[Journey/Survivor]

You have made up your mind, and you're gonna stick with it, just the same way as you are saying that people are doing the other way around. There are a couple of people who post in this forum that I don't know why they even bother? Seeing as it seems to be their mission to shit all over Journey. It gets really fucking old after a while! But, I suppose that I just answered my own question about why they still post on here? It appears to be so they can shit all over the band.

Fil uses facts and analysis. You're going personal and emotional because of the opposite - you don't have any.

I'm not sure how "my mind is made up" when I just said how the band recently stopped using autotune at Arnel's personal request. Why would I say that If I was pushing an agenda? My only objective is the truth. We had types like you during the 2005 lipping scandal accusing fans of all sorts of pernicious motives.

As for those who allegedly "shit all over Journey".... did you actually read the RS article? The band is doing a fine job of that themselves. Arnel, in particular, sounds like he's in a waking nightmare.

The majority of posters in this forum are very respectful - ESPECIALLY in comparison to the days of Perryloons vs. Wigglers, Tapegate, etc. But if you have a problem, you could certainly always run to the moderator.

I apologize for being a little too strong in some of the wording that I used. I was having a bad day! But I'm just annoyed in general at how certain people on this forum act like it's their mission in life to put the band down. Someone thinks that the band may be doing something, so they run to Fil, or whoever else to expose it. If "it" is even true or not?

[The_Noble_Cause]

I apologize for being a little too strong in some of the wording that I used. I was having a bad day! But I'm just annoyed in general at how certain people on this forum act like it's their mission in life to put the band down. Someone thinks that the band may be doing something, so they run to Fil, or whoever else to expose it. If "it" is even true or not?

That's fair. We are all fans here. Let's cool it.

[Gideon]

Neal addresses the article’s revelations and substance via Facebook statement:

Over the years, Journey has always been about the music and the fans first.

There’s been some recent press and speculation that doesn’t reflect the full picture. Touring at this level involves many moving parts, and decisions are made collectively with our team, including management, agents, and promoters.

Like any long-running band, there are moments where people feel the pressure differently. I respect that, and I have nothing but appreciation for what everyone brings to the stage.

For clarity, no one was ever prevented by me from making their own personal decisions. At the same time, we were all advised by our representatives that there are contractual obligations tied to touring that need to be honored.

My focus has always been — and remains — delivering the best possible experience for our fans and keeping the music alive.

— Neal Schon

[Onestepper]

Arnel's latest FB post definitely makes it appear he's going through it.

[danielb]

Arnel's latest FB post definitely makes it appear he's going through it.

He's signed a contract for the tour...