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As a band Asia were able to do what few from the prog rock era were able to do: combine streamlined pop hooks into very sophisticated songs that included varying instrumental passages where individual members could stretch a bit. Their chart success -- especially early on -- was formidable. Fantasia: Live in Tokyo is an anniversary concert performed with all the original members: Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, Steve Howe and John Wetton. Eagle Rock has issued the entire concert, on both on a double-CD as well as DVD. There are 18 cuts here, including the hits as well as tracks by the members' other bands such as "Roundabout" by Yes (that contains guitarist Howe) Downes' "Video Killed the Radio Star" from his stint with the Buggles, and Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," (which was recorded by Emerson, Lake & Palmer). The bookends for this rather indulgent but exciting live show are "Time Again," and, of course, "Heat of the Moment," a live version that 25 years later seems to top the original! For Asia fans, this is a rather indispensable document. ~ Thom Jurek
Asia (Rock): Steve Howe (guitars); John Wetton (acoustic guitar, bass guitar); Geoffrey Downes, Carl Palmer.
Personnel: John Wetton (vocals); Steve Howe (guitar, background vocals); Geoffrey Downes (keyboards, background vocals); Carl Palmer (drums).
Audio Mixer: Steve Rispin.
Recording information: Shinjuku Koseinenkin-Hall, Tokyo, Japan (03/08/2007).
Photographer: Mike Inns. Fantasia: Live In Tokyo Music Fantasia: Live In Tokyo Songs Fantasia: Live In Tokyo Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   El sonido no es bueno!
Este concierto de Asia tiene un problema y ese el sonido. De verdad es muy deficiente y más siendo concierto del 2007. La cancienes estan bien tocadas y toda la parte musical es bastante buena pero el sonido o ayuda!
Submitted by danimoyel21 (Caracas, Venezuela) 
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 What a great CD!!!!!
The original four Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer and John Wetton are dynomite. From "Heat of the Moment" to " Wildest Dreams" these four have not lost a beat. Even there version of "Video Killed the Radio Star" is great. It was good to hear the original Band again after 25 years. Add this to your collection folks, its a keepsake.
Submitted by Richard (Oak Grove, Ky)
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Fantasy Band
Fantasy Band very good musician, I bought mine in Japan. I enjoy every work on this disc.
Submitted by tayteck (Sing)
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This double CD perfectly captures the sound of ASIA live on their current tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut.
Having seen them twice on this tour, this package is a wonderful way to re-live the evening or if you don't get a chance to see them, this is a perfect way to get a great feel for what you missed. Either way, this is a must have for any ASIA fan. And, if you are not a fan already, take a chance on this and you will become a fan instantly.
All four original members reunite to bring us a fantastic show!
Submitted by Mike (St. Louis, MO, USA)
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This disc captures the reunited original members of Asia's sound to a tee!
Wetton, Downes, Howe and Palmer all sound great.
I had the fortunate opportunity to see them last year in Boston and it was an unbelievable show.
This disc is a testament of what a truly talented band they were and still are.
Submitted by Doug (Arundel, ME, USA)
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