my opinion, the band has never
sounded better.” Now ASIA/
Symfonia- Live in Bulgaria 2013
available in various formats may
be bittersweet for fans with the
passing of John Wetton earlier
in the year. The CD opens with
a solid version of the popular
“Soul Survivor” flowing into the
heavy “Time Again.” ASIA was
a band that effectively blended
pop and prog elements in songs
that were compelling and com-
plex. This collection proves that
with singles such as “Only Time
Will Tell” and “Heat of the Mo-
ment” along with intense, in-
sightful tracks including “Holy
War,” “Extraordinary Life,” and
“Days Like These” all well played
in a live setting. ASIA/Symfonia
- Live in Bulgaria 2013 is a great
lasting legacy for ASIA.
With the recent passing of John
Wetton there’s been a lot of talk
about the impact that his Su-
pergroup had on the direction
of music in the MTV era. Now,
another “amazing ensemble”
of prog musicians including
Watch a video for “Heat Of The Moment” by Asia
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