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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 NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 4 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 40