Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Filipino musician Arnel Pineda.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Arnel Campaner Pineda is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He came to prominence in the Philippines during the 1980s and internationally in 2007 as the lead singer of the American rock band Journey.
There was a time when I had to cancel around five shows because I lost my voice due to acid reflux. Being with Journey, I get introduced to very good doctors and specialists. I'm managing the condition with proper medication.
Money, to me, is just a mode of transportation that I use to get around but not enough to get me where I really want to be: to a world of bliss and happiness.
There is only one Steve Perry, and I am a fan.
I try to avoid gaining weight as much as possible because it hinders my performance onstage. Touring demands so much energy.
Hold on to your dream, no matter what it takes.
I'm allergic to molds, cigarette smoke, smog and dust and animals' hair.
When you grow up in poverty and learn how to survive it, it's something that stays with you forever.
Make sure that you are happy with what you are doing; otherwise, you will be miserable. Pursue your dream. Don't give up.
I guess that I have nothing more to aspire for.
I'm a very realistic person.
Since I was five years old, when my mom was still alive, she would just call me. And we would listen to the radio with Barbra Streisand and Karen Carpenter, and she would ask me to sing with her.
What I consider a challenge is to prove that I am worthy as Journey's new vocalist.
I prefer alkaline water. Good for the vocal cords, especially if you take it in the morning.
I want to create a street school for kids.
I like to keep my voice going. I don't want it to lose its chops. You know, as you age, it's easier for you to lose it.
I'm based in San Francisco, although I don't usually stay long in one place because we are always moving, we are always on the road. So most of the time, we stay in hotels.
I am very grateful for all the blessings; I couldn't ask for more.
I think my mother was there all the time. Every time I thought I was almost dying and gave up hope in my life, I felt like she was whispering in my ear and asking me, 'Why are you doing this?'
Just don't give up. I mean, don't stop believin'.
I have a foundation where it caters to street children and entices them to go back to school. The street is not a good school for them. They need to go to a proper school.
I like talking.
I had to give up a lot of foods that I'm accustomed to eating: dairy products, beer, wine, spicy food.
Just continue what you are doing. You should have no hesitation, no stopping - just keep on going to the next level.
I fight if I need to, I dance if I need to, yet I won't compromise my integrity and pride.
To all the Journey fans, thank you for all your love and support to me and our whole band.
With streaming concerts, we can all be together at the same time: the whole world, all at once, can be sitting front row from wherever they are in the world.
A job provides so much more than a paycheck. It provides a sense of dignity and belonging. It gives you the opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of a team - or, in my case, part of a band.
I've known what it's like to survive without a steady job. Growing up in the Philippines, I watched my parents juggle part-time jobs at the corner shop and as tailors, barely able to make ends meet for my three brothers and me.
Next to my family in Manila, Journey is my family.
I was enamored with music at a very young age. Everything started with kundiman, then evolved to Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, and eventually classic rock music.
I want to tell all the dreamers out there that they should stay away from vices if they want to succeed; that they need training, guidance, and support.
I have never hated my job; I only hate its negative results every time I attempt to do something amazing.
I know that there are a lot of people like me out there waiting to be given a break.
I just do what I can do to be one of the people who make a difference.
I've got the best gig in the world.
I'm used to the Journey routine now.
I like to plan. I like to see the future.
The Journey guys were so warm and friendly. I'm learning a lot from them.
I just focus on trying to please and entertain those who have faith in my talent.
I am a great believer in alkaline water which lessens the acid in my system.
When I'm not working, I spend time at home with my wife and kids and my Foundation.
I consider myself an alumnus of Hard Rock Cafe.
I try to live under the radar as much as possible.
When I was 12, my mother passed away from heart failure, leaving us in grief and in debt from her medical bills.
I was blown away by Steve Perry's voice - you know, his amazing ability to change from a lambing voice to rock.
I think that Steve Perry will always be known as the singer of Journey. I have so much respect for him.
I pray everywhere and with all my heart.
I've always been a Journey fan - since I was 12.
Journey is my life now.
My father would make me stand on the table and make me sing. He would give me a P1 reward after every song.
I just ignore those who say negative comments against me. Whether I'm doing right or wrong, they would still say the same things against me.
There are a lot of undiscovered world-class bands across Asia, and we want to find them, help fulfill their dreams, or at least give them initial exposure.
I believe in second chances.
It has been magical. I can't think of a better word to describe my journey than magical.
I'm living a fairy tale.
There are people out there who want me to fail. I'm sticking to those people who believe in me.
I take small meals three times a day - Breakfast at 6 or 7 A.M., let my body digest what I eat, and then I have lunch. My last meal for the day is at around 6 P.M. No more food after that.
It's so incredible performing in front of 10,000-15,000 people singing along and giving off great energy.