Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo (2007)

I first discovered Asia in this line-up and later with Mandy Meyer, but when the nineties arrived I started getting used to John Payne, and better drummers (like Mike Sturgis). When John Payne was sacked and this original line-up started performing and recording I was a bit frustrated. In my opinion Aria and Arena are the best albums the band ever recorded. But it's all a mess now. Asia is touring now (2026) with only Downes, and Payne has his own version. The other bands/projects of Payne are hardly worth it (except maybe GPS). Anyway, I think Palmer is overrated as a drummer, Steve Howe is a great and unique quitarist, and Wetton is an okay singer and a mediocre bass player at best. Bands like Asia, Saga, Magnum etc. remain in my heart, but watching and hearing this, makes me feel a bit uncomfortable, because it is all so bland, middle of the road, bombastic and boring. Nothing really happens. But hey, that's dad rock for ya.

The Drum set sounds like trash. I wonder what’s up. It’s unusually terrible.

Just classic !!!

52:02 キミタチサイコーダヨ
持ちネタにしてるのかw

One of my favorite band, I love to listen the heat goes on too. Time past, long time ago, I miss the time when I was young too. Happy new year to everyone here. From Corea.

It does look like Steve Howe never had any interest in concealing his age (that would be a good thing).

Steve Howe amd Carl Palmer!!!!!!!

Loved John Wetton in the UK band. An often forgotten "supergroup" and Eddie Jobsons' keyboard talents were every bit as impressive as Rick Wakeman.

香取慎吾😂

This is insane

frigging AWESOME (Steve Howe Album-ish, like meadow rag undertones, etc.) version of the CLAP !!!!!

he usually plays it fairly close to the vest, and that's great, but this is THE MOST UNIQUE version i've ever heard, simply exquisite ;- )

Nice to see Geoff with the sunglasses for "Video killed the radio star".

後追いファンでしたが、この時のツアーを今はなき愛知県勤労会館で見ました。全てが懐かしい。

0:00 - Credits, Intro (Land of Hope & Glory)

2:38 - Time Again

7:50 - Wildest Dreams

13:28 - One Step Closer

18:27 - Roundabout (Yes Cover)

27:50 - Without You

33:39 - Cutting It Fine

40:15 - Intersection Blues (Steve Howe Solo)

43:51 - Fanfare for the Common Man (ELP Cover)

51:50 - The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

56:00 - Don't Cry

1:01:05 - In the Court of the Crimson King (King Crimson Cover)

1:06:30 - Here Comes the Feeling

1:12:43 - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles Cover)

1:17:24 - The Heat Goes On (Carl Palmer Drum Solo)

1:26:46 - Only Time Will Tell

1:32:04 - Sole Survivor

1:40:29 - Ride Easy

1:45:59 - Heat of the Moment

Certainly not the group a guys would expect to be using backing tracks but… Awesome.

I think they're better in concert, than in the LP-s...LP-s are too popular sometimes, but this concert is a pure prog rock.

You will never again see this much talent on the same stage Ever!!!

В России в 90 все выходил журнал юность,помню статью о AZIA и в тексте было написано что состав группы это осколки Super Star's!!

UKのライブ・イン・ジャパンの動画を

見たい

アイジアのファーストアルバムLP盤持っているが正直言ってインパクトはそれほど感じなかった。

ジョン・ウェントンは日本をお気に入りなのか？

その次元で時間を戻したい。

　ジョン・ウェントン歌唱力素晴らしい、現役と変わらない、UKの再結成のライブでも証明済み。

Great memories starting in 1982 !

Truly the definition of a Super Group. The first album was a masterpiece of Prog's greatest musicianship going into a more commercial sound. Howe is just one of the great guitarists, Carl's drumming, Wetton's wonderful voice and Downes keys.

Holiest of holies 😮

Amazingly beautiful ❤ Especially how he plays with vibration ✨✨✨

So many greats on that stage. RIP to Mr John. He's in the big band now!

"Smile Has Left Your Eyes" has never got it's due in all these years. One of the most poignant relationship songs of the 80's and only hardcore Asia fans have ever heard it. Best song on "Alpha" for my money and still moves me deeply whenever I hear it. Beautifully sung and played by John Wetton. RIP.

Nice to see such a respectful audience...

SANTA ROSA - LA PAMPA - ARGENTINA.-

The songs they chose from ELP and King Crimson I thought were odd: Fanfare for the Common Man and In the Court of the Crimson King. From ELP I figured they'd pick something that featured Carl Palmer. And from KC, I figured something from Larks' Tongues, Starless & Bible Black, or Red.

ジョン・ウェットンの声をもう聴けないのは本当に悲しい。

Seen this lineup of Original Asia members quite a few times.. John Wetton or Greg Lake❤❤❤❤

香取慎吾さんが見に来てますね！

The 80s were a none stop flood of great bands and music compared to the cheap crap in 2025. Yes they’re a hand full but most are just cheap crap. When modern people hear these bands they are amazed how great these bands were.

0:00 - Credits, Intro (Land of Hope & Glory)

2:38 - Time Again

7:50 - Wildest Dreams

13:28 - One Step Closer

18:27 - Roundabout (Yes Cover)

27:50 - Without You

33:39 - Cutting It Fine

40:15 - Intersection Blues (Steve Howe Solo)

43:51 - Fanfare for the Common Man (ELP Cover)

51:50 - The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

56:00 - Don't Cry

1:01:05 - In the Court of the Crimson King (King Crimson Cover)

1:06:30 - Here Comes the Feeling

1:12:43 - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles Cover)

1:17:24 - The Heat Goes On (Carl Palmer Drum Solo)

1:26:46 - Only Time Will Tell

1:32:04 - Sole Survivor

1:40:29 - Ride Easy

1:45:59 - Heat of the Moment

han e lika bra som neil perth

Love Asia! Miss John Wetton. But, Roundabout? Sorry, but you cannot pull off Yes without Jon Anderson. It has been proven for over 50 years.

This is an excellent recording. Thanks ASIA for sharing it. I saw you in San Diego and it was great. 👍 Keep rockin'!

Очень скучная группа.

Just imagine if Rick Wakeman was there I like Pat thrall better than Steve

With John Wetton RIP.

Rhapsody.

Úžasné.. Kapela čo mi zmenila život k lepšiemu. Ďakujem kapele a Japonsku. 😊

Buenos musicos... Fantásticos .