ASIA, the legendary British band, moves into the next phase of its extraordinary career with Gravitas, a brave new album that explores different musical landscapes while embracing its familiar musical past. Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, Gravitas is deeply introspective within a clearly accessible sound.
ASIA, the legendary British band, moves into the next phase of its extraordinary career with Gravitas, a brave new album that explores different musical landscapes while embracing its familiar musical past. Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, Gravitas is deeply introspective within a clearly accessible sound.
Jul 13, 2022 · The songs that Asia performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 13, 2022 concert at Jergels Rhythm Grille in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States: Aqua, Part 1 Go Who Will Stop the Rain? Love Under Fire Someday Don't Call Me Heaven on Earth Here Comes the Feeling Cutting It Fine Without You Wildest Dreams
- How many concerts has Asia had?Asia has had 213 concerts.
- What genre is Asia?Asia is most often considered to be Rock, Hard Rock, British, UK, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, English, Art Rock, Album Rock, Mellow...
- When was the last Asia concert?The last Asia concert was on July 13, 2022 at Jergels Rhythm Grille in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States. The bands that performed were: Asi...
- What songs does Asia play live?The songs that Asia performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 13, 2022 concert at Jergels Rhythm Grille in War...
Gravitas is the thirteenth studio album by British rock group Asia, released in 2014. It is the group's final studio album with vocalist/bassist John Wetton before his death in 2017 and the only one to feature guitarist Sam Coulson . Gravitas was released on CD, deluxe edition CD/DVD-Video (featuring bonus tracks, the "Valkyrie" music video, the making of the album and three tracks recorded live with a full symphonic orchestra in Plovdiv, Bulgaria) and LP.
- 2013
- Progressive rock
- 19 March 2014
- John Wetton, Geoff Downes
This song deals with divorce, telling the story of a guy who is going through a split and struggling with the ordeal. All he asks is "Gravitas," which refers to dignity. In our interview with Asia lead singer John Wetton, he explained: "He's just saying, 'For Christ sake, can I come out of this with some dignity?' It's so demoralizing and so demeaning.
Nov 23, 2022 · Gravitas. November 23, 2022 ·. Unfortunately we’ve had to pull out of the lineup for this show. We’ve had an illness in the band and can’t responsibly risk passing it on to any other bands or show goers. We hope to see everyone at another show in the near future.
Apr 2, 2019 · The new ASIA set to embark on 2019 “Royal Affair” Tour with Yes, John Lodge Band, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. Apr 2, 2019 Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal joins line-up as new singer/ guitarist. Original guitarist and former member STEVE HOWE to make guest appearance each night. The dragon has risen again.