ASIA’s “Symfonia  – Live In Bulgaria 2013” Available Today 2017 Via Frontiers Music Srl

“Wetton is best remembered on this one for a song that casual Asia fans do not even possibly know…”An Extraordinary Life” John had one indeed… and we are all the better for it.”
-Classic Rock Revisited”

“The biggest hits by the band shine as they are delivered with the precision that only this kind of musical performance can bring.”
-Classic Rock Revisited”

“The most enjoyable live album of the Asia catalog (and they have issued a lot of live albums).”
-Spill Magazine-

“Asia’s music is some of the best out there, beautifully fusing pop and prog, and this spirited live performance in Bulgaria shows that, even up until the years immediately before Wetton’s passing, they were still at the top of their game. A recommended release for any fan.”
-ZrockR-

Today, Frontiers Music Srl is proud to release ASIA’s new live album “Symfonia – Live In Bulgaria 2013”.   In celebration of the live album’s release the band has unveiled a performance video for  “Heat of the Moment”, ASIA’s chart topping 80’s anthem.

While certainly not the intention when it was originally scheduled, in light of John Wetton’s recent passing, this release serves as a tribute to the late, great, legendary bassist and frontman, who passed away this January following a battle with cancer. R.I.P. John Wetton, it truly was an “Extraordinary Life” you led. Thanks for all the music!  

See live footage of “Extraordinary Life”:

And of “Only Time Will Tell”:

The album is available for purchase here: http://radi.al/Symfonia and at the links below:

Stream the album on Spotify – http://radi.al/SymfoniaSpotify  

Available on 2CD/DVD, Blu-Ray, and MP3 (audio only) the album was recorded during a special show on September 21st, 2013 during the Sounds of the Ages Festival at the magnificent Second Century Roman Theater in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. On some of the songs during the band’s set, Original Asia was joined by The Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Levon Manukian.

The show was then aired on Bulgarian National TV the following December 30th, 2013 and it is now presented in its entirety to the fans as a powerful witness of the line-up featuring original members John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes along with Sam Coulson on guitar.

The album track listing includes:

CD1:

  1. Sole Survivor
  2. Time Again
  3. Face On The Bridge
  4. My Own Time
  5. Holy War
  6. An Extraordinary Life
  7. Days Like These
  8. Open Your Eyes

CD2:

  1. Only Time Will Tell*
  2. Don’t Cry*
  3. Heroine*
  4. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes*
  5. Wildest Dreams*
  6. Heat Of The Moment*

*Performed with the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra

DVD // BLU-RAY:

  1. Sole Survivor
  2. Time Again
  3. Face On The Bridge
  4. My Own Time
  5. Holy War
  6. An Extraordinary Life
  7. Days Like These
  8. Open Your Eyes
  9. Only Time Will Tell*
  10. Don’t Cry*
  11. Heroine*
  12. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes*
  13. Wildest Dreams*
  14. Heat Of The Moment*
  15. Interview Segment

*Performed with the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra

ASIA

John Wetton – Lead Vocal and Bass
Geoff Downes – Keyboards and Backing Vocals
Carl Palmer – Drums
Sam Coulson – Guitars