Heat of the Keytar: Asia in Asia

Progressive rock fans everywhere were delighted when it was officially announced in April 2006 that the original four members of super-group Asia planned to reunite.

Less than one year later and 25 years after the release of their first album we find Asia, in Asia, playing Heat of the Moment, the first single from their album Asia. That's a lot of Asia.

Either way, the boys actually sound strong, especially considering their lengthly hiatus from playing together.

Geoff Downes's brings the heat on the keytar. It's one part Van Halen, one part Partridge family, and all parts melty.

Now maybe it's just me, but Steve Howe looks a bit like Riff Raff. Judge for yourself at left. And you gotta love that Carl Palmer has a tremendous gong behind him. Okay, it's not that notable, but I just wanted to say tremendous gong.

By the way, if you're planning to travel to Asia to see a rock concert, pack yourself a suit because that's how they roll there, as you'll see during the crowd participation segment at the end.

Heat of the Moment and other classics are available on Asia's self-titled debut album.

Thanks to roolback for sharing the video.