Arnel Fans

Dennis Posadas of Philippine Silicon Valley blogs about Arnel Pineda’s Incredible YouTube Journey:

Until Steve Perry left the All-American superband Journey a few years ago because of a hip injury, songs like “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Separate Ways” and “Open Arms” filled the airwaves even here in Manila during the ‘80s. I was still in college then, and during the days of stonewashed denim and analog LP records, having a copy of Journey’s albums was de rigeur for serious music lovers. My last album that I recall having bought was Raised on Radio from a few years back. It’s the kind of music that you listen to when you’ve broken up with someone, or just won a basketball game. It’s really soulful rock.

Charicemania.com’s Joseph Pimentel chimes in on Arnel:

“But now people’s perceptions are changing,” he added. “You see Lea. There’s Arnel Pineda who’s doing a great job replacing a very popular pop singer. Charice Pempengco is an Internet star. Slowly the mainstream is changing the perception of Filipino artists.”

Mark Ruiz blogs talks about YouTube Generation and the discovery of Arnel Pineda.

Barbara Jane Reyes blogs about pop culture and Arnel Pineda.