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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 |
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Trevor Horn and ZTT Records is proud to announce the return of The Buggles, live on stage for their first ever full live gig... a mere 30 years after their international #1 hit single Video Killed The Radio Star kick-started a generation of electronic pop. Trevor will reconvene the original Buggles line-up, including Geoff Downes (Yes, Asia) and Bruce Woolley (Camera Club, Grace Jones), to preform their ground-breaking debut album - The Age of Plastic - in full. No tour is planned, no DVD or live CD will be released... The Buggles – along with some very special guest artists – will perform live on stage for one night only on 28 September 2010 at at a special and intimate West London venue. This unique event is being put together to raise funds for London's Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. Active since 1854, the hospital has a simple but very important mission: to add years to life and life to years. Further details - including surprise guests, support acts, and pre-show exclusives - will be announced soon. But to avoid disappointment, please
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in what is set to be one of London's - and technopop's - hottest tickets of the coming months... |
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"An Extraordinary Life" Choosen To Promote "America's Got Talent" |
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Thursday, 27 May 2010 |
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ASIA's critically acclaimed single "An Extraordinary Life" Chosen
To Promote Hit NBC show "America's Got Talent" “OMEGA” OUT NOW ON FRONTIERS RECORDS HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 26, 2010) - ASIA's critically acclaimed rock track "An Extraordinary Life," was chosen as the soundtrack for promotional spots announcing the 2010 season of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT. This show is among the most popular entertainment reality shows of all time. Last season the show peaked at the #1 position in overall viewership. AMERICA’S GOT TALENT producers specifically sought out the rights to use the famed ASIA song, which was written by members John Wetton and Geoff Downes. The track was recorded shortly after Wetton survived open heart surgery, in 2007. The song celebrates "carpe diem": each person's ability to seize each day, living life to the fullest. The promotional spots for America’s Got Talent featuring “An Extraordinary Life,” begin airing on NBC in prime time, Wednesday, May 26th. |
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Volcanic Eruption May Affect Tour Dates |
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Sunday, 18 April 2010 |
As has been highly publicized by the media, the volcanic eruption on Iceland is significantly affecting global air travel and may result in flight delays or cancellations. Fans intending to travel to forthcoming Asia shows are advised to check with local promoters/venues before setting out as some dates that require air travel are currently in question.
Any specifics that can be passed on will be made available via this site. |
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Download Asia's First "Omega" Single Free |
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
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Asia and AOL have joined forces to bring you an exclusive track off the band's new release OMEGA on Frontiers Records. "Finger on the Trigger" is the first single and can downloaded free here. |
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
Asia's new studio release, "Omega" has been completed and Frontiers has posted a press release with soundbytes, track list and a few quotes from the band. Tour dates are also being booked, so be sure to check out the band's web site for all the details.
The new album is due to be released on April 23rd in Europe and May 4th in the USA. |
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
Geoff would like everyone to know that he has a new account on Twitter. You can follow him now by clicking here.
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Limited Edition "Urban Psalm" DVD Available For Order |
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Saturday, 12 December 2009 |
Good news for fans who have been anxiously awaiting word of how and when to purchase a limited edition "Urban Psalm" DVD. It has now been added to John's Cybershop! Of course, "Urban Psalm" is the tremendous new iCon DVD recorded last February at St. Mary-le-Bow church in London. On that evening, John and Geoff were joined by Dave Kilminster, Pete Riley, Anne-Marie Helder, and Hugh McDowell for a setlist of rare musical gems such as "Countdown to Zero," "The Die is Cast," "Paradox/Let Me Go," "Rock and Roll Dream," "Voice of America," "To Catch a Thief" and "Elstree," just to name a few. The price of the autographed limited edition DVD is $45 (postage included). As a special bonus, we're also offering a DVD/download bundle that includes the "Urban Psalm" DVD plus a link to download songs from a rare, live Wetton-Downes performance from the 2006 iCon tour in Japan. The price of the bundle is $55. Order now! The DVDs are strictly limited!
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Saturday, 28 November 2009 |
We've been very pleased indeed to have been able finally to (postal strikes notwithstanding!) ship the Urban Psalm DVD, the hand signed limited edition performance video from the special St Mary-le-bow performance in February 2009. Each shipment was registered and contains a specific and traceable shipping code, so please contact us on the email below if your DVD has not been received.
We are very pleased with these limited edition DVDs -- they are truly limited. We are pleased with the broadcast quality of the performances, and the class of both the artwork and the sleeve notes by Nick Shilton. In addition, everyone who provided their email address at the performance will get a special link this coming week to download songs from a rare, live Wetton-Downes performance from the 2006 iCon tour in Japan.
You will surely enjoy reliving that wonderful evening in London when the band and audience enjoyed an intimate and flawlessly unique performance of wonderful songs, many of which are only rarely, if ever, performed. It was intended to be, and indeed proceeded to be a very special evening for those of us able to witness it. In addition, you will certainly enjoy the songs from the Japan tour.
If you have any questions about this or if your email address has changed, please email
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Please allow ten days to ensure that everyone has received his or her emailed download link.
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"Urban Psalm" DVDs Are Here |
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Monday, 02 November 2009 |
The iCon "Urban Psalm" limited edition DVDs have arrived! John and Geoff will be signing each copy over the next week or so and then copies will be sent out to all who attended the February 21st show.
We are also pleased to announce that signed copied of this unique DVD will be generally available for $45 via John's web store soon. |
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Geoff Honoured In Armenia |
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Wednesday, 07 October 2009 |
Armenia has honoured the 20th anniversary of the Rock Aid Armenia project. On October 1, Ian Gillan together with Tony Iommi, Geoff Downes and the project organiser Jon Dee arrived in Yerevan, Armenia to take part in the Armenia Grateful 2 Rock celebrations for their involvement in the 1989 remake of Deep Purple's "Smoke On The Water" and subsequent "Earthquake" compilation album.
The project raised substantial aid for the victims of the devastating Spitak earthquake of winter 1988 in which over 30,000 Armenians were killed and many more tens of thousands injured.
On October 2 they were received by the Prime Minister of the country who awarded them with the republic's Orders of Honour medals, the highest Armenian State Award that can be bestowed on foreign citizens. In addition to Gillan, Iommi, Downes and Dee, Dave Gilmour and Brian May were also decorated with the Order of Honour.
Ritchie Blackmore who also took part in Rock Aid Armenia (and as co-writer of the song with Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice & Jon Lord) was awarded 'Honorary Medal of the Prime Minister of Armenia', along with other participants including Bryan Adams, Bruce Dickinson, Roger Taylor, Alex Lifeson, Paul Rodgers, Keith Emerson & Chris Squire.
Tennis stars and former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash & John McEnroe were also awarded with honorary medals for their 1990 remake of Led Zeppelin's classic 'Rock And Roll', together with Brian Eno & Roger Daltrey.
A letter from Geoff about the experience follows.
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"Urban Psalm" DVD Release Information |
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Friday, 25 September 2009 |
We're pleased to announce that iCon fans fortunate enough to be in attendance at last February's fabulous St. Mary-le-Bow concert will receive their copies of the "Urban Psalm" DVD in late October/early November. The DVD promises to capture the full magic of the event, which also featured theimmense talents of Dave Kilminster, Pete Riley, Hugh McDowell and Anne-Marie Helder. Fans were thrilled by the incredible setlist which included iCon favorites such as "Rubicon" and "To Catch a Thief," heritage tunes from both Wetton and Downes, plus rarely performed Asia tracks including "Countdown to Zero," "Days Like These," and "My Own Time."
Please note that there will be no commercial release of this DVD until 2010, but do keep an eye on this website for future details of how you may purchase a strictly limited edition "Urban Psalm" DVD signed by John and Geoff. |
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 |
Geoff has finally entered the world of Twitter! If you would like follow Geoff's day-to-day exploits, check him out ("asiageof") on Twitter.com.
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"Urban Psalm" DVD Finalized |
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Friday, 28 August 2009 |
The final edits, mixes and running order for the "Urban Psalm" iCon live DVD, recorded on February 21 at St Mary-Le-Bow Church in London, have been completed, and the DVD is ready for final production. Artwork is being finalized, and once that process has concluded, the limited edition DVD will be manufactured and distributed to those who attended the show. A short while after, the balance of the limited edition DVDs will be sold on the member websites.
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Autographed iCon 1 & iCon 2 CDs Now Available |
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Friday, 14 August 2009 |
Due to an overwhelming interest in autographed iCon3 CDs earlier this year, we are very proud to announce the addition of autographed iCon1 and iCon2 CDs for sale. The CDs will be signed by both Geoff and John Wetton, and will be priced at $35 each. Please visit the Cybershop to place your order today!
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"Heat of the Moment" A cappella |
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Sunday, 26 July 2009 |
Here is an interesting cover of Asia's hit "Heat of the Moment" performed by the UNC Clef Hangers (with soloist Steve McQuaid and help from Cameron Rosenow and Charles Askew) at their 2008 Spring Concert in Chapel Hill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wceq6SOmSMU
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"Urban Psalm" Live iCon DVD Editing Underway |
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Wednesday, 08 July 2009 |
"URBAN PSALM" is the new Wetton Downes' iCon DVD, recorded at St Mary-Le-Bow Church in the city of London, on the evening of February 21, 2009. The DVD is currently being edited and will be mixed in August, after the Asia U.S.A. tour.
A special limited edition of the DVD, signed by John and Geoff, will be sent to each member of the audience who attended the concert--many from around the globe---on that special winter's night.
Joining Messrs Wetton and Downes on the chequer board stage were David Kilminster, Pete Riley, Hugh McDowell and Anne-Marie Helder, and the ensemble explored iCon present as well as legacy songs from John and Geoff's careers dating back over 30 years.
We are printing 1000 only of the limited edition, each one being numbered and signed, featuring a special booklet, liner notes and a one-off bonus CD of icon in Japan. Commercially, the "Urban Psalm" CD will be available at a date to be confirmed later, and the DVD will be generally available some months after that.
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