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Artwork for the new ASIA album Omega (compliments of originalasia.com)



Plus...

http://originalasia.com/images/omega/asiatiger.jpg

http://originalasia.com/images/omega/po ... mega-2.jpg

Better get your tickets now, Chief!

Hope this is as good as Phoenix... I really couldn't believe how good they sounded after Wetton had heart surgery and everything.

Phoenix really exceeded my expectations. I could tell they put some quality time into the material -- definitely one of their best albums.

btw, you should include Deano in the thread title, he LOVES Asia.

Ehwmatt wrote:btw, you should include Deano in the thread title, he LOVES Asia.

Thanks for catching that glaring omission. Wetton sounded awesome during the Phoenix tour, too. In Louisiana, we were the only fans who got into sound-check and it was super cool watching each of them coming in and setting up their gear, then testing it and running thru a few songs. Wetton checked with "Voice of America" solo with an accoustic guitar, and his voice just filled that empty room man. They sound SO much better in person than any of concert videos that don't seem to capture that big reverb.

Anyway, I'm also one of the few lucky people to have been personally snubbed by John Wetton, and that was probably the greatest day of my life, with the birth of my child following a close second.

Rip Rokken wrote:

Ehwmatt wrote:btw, you should include Deano in the thread title, he LOVES Asia.

Thanks for catching that glaring omission. Wetton sounded awesome during the Phoenix tour, too. In Louisiana, we were the only fans who got into sound-check and it was super cool watching each of them coming in and setting up their gear, then testing it and running thru a few songs. Wetton checked with "Voice of America" solo with an accoustic guitar, and his voice just filled that empty room man. They sound SO much better in person than any of concert videos that don't seem to capture that big reverb.

Anyway, I'm also one of the few lucky people to have been personally snubbed by John Wetton, and that was probably the greatest day of my life, with the birth of my child following a close second.

I haven't seen them live yet... my dad and I had tickets but ironically enough he had heart surgery just after Wetton was on the mend and he wasn't ready to go stand for 3 hours at House of Blues yet. Hoping I catch them this time around.

Rip Rokken wrote: In Louisiana, we were the only fans

I thought they could draw a least a half dozen. Damn!

How are you doing Rip?

ASIA!!!! YEAH baby!!

lights1961 wrote:ASIA!!!! YEAH baby!!

Are you serious? They look like a bunch of Skeletors up on stage. Tales from the Crypt. They add Valory to the band it would perfect!

Rockindeano wrote:

lights1961 wrote:ASIA!!!! YEAH baby!!

Are you serious? They look like a bunch of Skeletors up on stage. Tales from the Crypt. They add Valory to the band it would perfect!

HELL THEY WERE OLD when I saw them in 1982!! WHO CARES... its the music dude!!

reminds me of eye of the tiger.....

ASIA=Blech

lights1961 wrote:

Rockindeano wrote:

lights1961 wrote:ASIA!!!! YEAH baby!!

Are you serious? They look like a bunch of Skeletors up on stage. Tales from the Crypt. They add Valory to the band it would perfect!

HELL THEY WERE OLD when I saw them in 1982!! WHO CARES... its the music dude!!

I guess. Look, I am not going to come in here and piss on ASIA because there are folks here who like them. But I can't think of any songs since Heat of the Moment where this band has been remotely relevant. Am I wrong?

Rockindeano wrote:

lights1961 wrote:

Rockindeano wrote:

lights1961 wrote:ASIA!!!! YEAH baby!!

Are you serious? They look like a bunch of Skeletors up on stage. Tales from the Crypt. They add Valory to the band it would perfect!

HELL THEY WERE OLD when I saw them in 1982!! WHO CARES... its the music dude!!

I guess. Look, I am not going to come in here and piss on ASIA because there are folks here who like them. But I can't think of any songs since Heat of the Moment where this band has been remotely relevant. Am I wrong?

"Only Time Will Tell"...

...course that was on the same album...

Rockindeano wrote:

lights1961 wrote:

Rockindeano wrote:

lights1961 wrote:ASIA!!!! YEAH baby!!

Are you serious? They look like a bunch of Skeletors up on stage. Tales from the Crypt. They add Valory to the band it would perfect!

HELL THEY WERE OLD when I saw them in 1982!! WHO CARES... its the music dude!!

I guess. Look, I am not going to come in here and piss on ASIA because there are folks here who like them. But I can't think of any songs since Heat of the Moment where this band has been remotely relevant. Am I wrong?

You are telling me that Asia have recorded other songs besides Heat of the Moment???????

Asia's Top 40 hits

"Heat of the Moment" (#4)
"Only Time Will Tell" (#17)
"Don't Cry" (#10)
"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (#34).

Rockindeano wrote:How are you doing Rip?

Quite well, thanks! How's your troupe man?

Rockindeano wrote:They look like a bunch of Skeletors up on stage. Tales from the Crypt.

DUDE! I can't believe you said that... That's sacrilegious!

Gunbot wrote:Asia's Top 40 hits

"Heat of the Moment" (#4)
"Only Time Will Tell" (#17)
"Don't Cry" (#10)
"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (#34).

"Go" from Astra was also a hit for a while -- I love that song.

Rip Rokken wrote:

Gunbot wrote:Asia's Top 40 hits

"Heat of the Moment" (#4)
"Only Time Will Tell" (#17)
"Don't Cry" (#10)
"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (#34).

"Go" from Astra was also a hit for a while -- I love that song.

I loved Only Time Will Tell.

Rip Rokken wrote:

Gunbot wrote:Asia's Top 40 hits

"Heat of the Moment" (#4)
"Only Time Will Tell" (#17)
"Don't Cry" (#10)
"The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (#34).

"Go" from Astra was also a hit for a while -- I love that song.

One of my favorites too!

Terrible cover..... And Phoenix was BORING! Still rated it ok as Asia fans would have been happy, but zzzzzz for me.

Should have this new album next week to check out.

Andrew wrote:Terrible cover..... And Phoenix was BORING! Still rated it ok as Asia fans would have been happy, but zzzzzz for me.

Should have this new album next week to check out.

Bad taste, Phoenix kicked ass, gimme the album instead fucker. You can stick to Wig Wam

Andrew wrote:Terrible cover..... And Phoenix was BORING! Still rated it ok as Asia fans would have been happy, but zzzzzz for me.

Should have this new album next week to check out.

Fuck you turdbreath.

Rip Rokken wrote:Phoenix really exceeded my expectations. I could tell they put some quality time into the material -- definitely one of their best albums.

Thanks. I've listened to some of the clips on YouTube of Phoenix. Tremendous harmony. I think I will get it. I don't have any of their music.

I love this song: Parallel Worlds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqZNhDAbzGg

One of my favorite songs right now. I've been playing the Wetton Downes album for the last couple of weeks and LOVE this song. Lyrics and harmonies are haunting and very powerfull. I had some serious goosebumps the first time I heard this one.

"God Walks With Us"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMetnmjv90k

I am so looking forward to the releasing of this album. Wetton and Downes are on a roll writting songs too, I loved all three Icon albums, I listen to them quite often. I hope to catch them in concert again, I love watching Carl Palmer pound away, for his age he is still really good.

SOUND SAMPLES AVAILABLE NOW!!!


Finger on the Trigger
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

Through My Veins
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

Holy War
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

I Believe
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

Rip Rokken wrote:SOUND SAMPLES AVAILABLE NOW!!!


Finger on the Trigger
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

Through My Veins
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

Holy War
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

I Believe
http://www.frontiers.it/portals/0/multi ... sample.mp3

WOW!! I found Phoenix a bit dull, but this new stuff has some life to it. Sounds like it's going to be very good.

I saw them live a few years ago, right when they got back together. They definitely exceeded my expectations. Of course, 65% of the crowd was just waiting for the two mega hits, but that's fine. The best part may have been their meet and greet after the show. They set up a table in the middle of the venue and this huge line snaked around.

mrsromek wrote:I saw them live a few years ago, right when they got back together. They definitely exceeded my expectations. Of course, 65% of the crowd was just waiting for the two mega hits, but that's fine. The best part may have been their meet and greet after the show. They set up a table in the middle of the venue and this huge line snaked around.

Those 65% of people are the ones who should sit in 65% of the seats furthest away from the stage.