Asia Gravitas [Limited Edition] (CD+DVD) Japan Music CD

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John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, and new guitarist Sam Coulson join forces with the newly reformed Asia, who are finally making their move! With a fresh new look and Roger Dean's latest visuals, their evolved new album will be released in Japan first! Furthermore, the limited edition bonus DVD includes footage from their September 2013 Bulgaria performance, and a Japan tour has been confirmed for June 2014! [Japan Pre-release / Bonus DVD with Japanese Subtitles / Japan-Exclusive Bonus Tracks / Japanese Liner Notes Included / Lyrics & Translations Included] ? The new Asia, featuring John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, and new guitarist Sam Coulson, presents their latest studio recording! ? The bonus DVD includes live footage of their 2013 performance with an orchestra in Bulgaria, and the music video for the new song "Valkyrie"! ? Japan Pre-release / Japan-Exclusive Bonus Tracks Included / Japanese Liner Notes Included / Lyrics & Translations Included!?EJapan Tour Announced for June 2014! ?sASIA 2014 Japan Tour?t June 17th (Tue) Nagoya: Zepp Nagoya / June 18th (Wed) Osaka: Sankei Hall Breeze / June 19th (Thu), 20th (Fri) Tokyo: Shibuya Public Hall *Details will be announced on the Udo Artists website Asia, a rock band that has always been evolving (progressing). John Wetton, Geoff Downes, and Carl Palmer, with new guitarist Sam Coulson, released the album "Gravitus" in 2014, a song that reflects on the passage of time. After their Japan tour in September 2012 to commemorate their 30th anniversary, Steve Howe left the band. However, the members, who had built the foundation of progressive rock with bands such as King Crimson, Yes, and EL&P, immediately began writing new songs and simultaneously started searching for a replacement guitarist. Sam Coulson, a British guitarist born in 1987, has joined the band as a new member. Younger than the band's formation, he rose to prominence after his talent was recognized by Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big) and Walter Trout, leading to his recruitment into the band. His hard-edged riffs and technical lead playing breathe new life into Asia. The resulting album, "Gravitus," inherits the progressive romance of the original Asia while regaining a youthful spirit. From "Walk?re," which is sure to become one of their new signature songs, to the epic rock of "Gravitus," the classically chord-driven "Russian Dolls," and the graceful ballad "Joe DiMaggio's Grove," a dramatic aesthetic permeates the album. The limited edition CD includes bonus tracks: acoustic versions of "The Closer I Get to You" and "Joe DiMaggio's Grove." The bonus DVD features live footage from their 2013 concert in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, including performances of "Heat of the Moment," as well as a music video for the new song "Valkyrie." The Japanese edition also includes an acoustic version of "Russian Dolls," offering a different worldview from the main album. A tour of Japan with the new lineup has also been announced for June. The story of Asia continues. [Members] John Wetton (bass/vocals) / Carl Palmer (drums) / Geoff Downes (keyboards) / Sam Coulson (guitar) [Bonus DVD (planned contents)] ?ELive footage: "Heat of the Moment" and others [Recorded at the Plovdiv, Bulgaria concert in September 2013] *Several songs are planned to be included, the tracklist will be announced later ?E"Walk?re" music video