Arena (Asia album)
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Arena is the sixth album by rock group Asia
, released in 1996. The lineup on the disc is Geoffrey Downes, John Payne
, Michael Sturgis
, Elliott Randall
and Aziz Ibrahim
.
Note: This was the first Asia record in 4 years to receive worldwide release
Guests:
Asia (band)
Asia are an English rock group formed in 1981. The band was labelled a supergroup as it included former members of several veteran progressive rock bands, namely John Wetton , Geoff Downes , Steve Howe and Carl Palmer Asia are an English rock group formed in 1981. The band was labelled a...
, released in 1996. The lineup on the disc is Geoffrey Downes, John Payne
John Payne (singer)
John Payne is a British musician, best known as the lead singer and bassist of Asia from 1992 to 2006 and from June 2007 with ASIA Featuring John Payne....
, Michael Sturgis
Mike Sturgis
Mike Sturgis is an American drummer, having played for the band 21 Guns and later with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith in Psycho Motel, where he played on both State of Mind and Welcome to the World albums...
, Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
and Aziz Ibrahim
Aziz Ibrahim
Aziz Ibrahim is a British musician. He was born in Longsight, Manchester to Pakistani parents. He is best known for his work as guitarist with Simply Red, The Stone Roses and their former vocalist Ian Brown in whose support band he regularly performs – both in the studio and live...
.
Track listing
- "Into the Arena" (Geoff Downes, John Payne, Elliott Randall, Tomoyasu Hotei) – 3:00
- "Arena" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 5:16
- "Heaven" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 5:17
- "Two Sides of the Moon " (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 5:22
- "The Day Before the War" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 9:08
- "Never" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 5:31
- "Falling" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 4:57
- "Words" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 5:18
- "U Bring Me Down" (Geoff Downes, Aziz Ibrahim, John Payne) – 7:07
- "Tell Me Why" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 5:14
- "Turn It Around" (Geoff Downes, John Payne, Michael Sturgis) – 4:28
- "Bella Nova" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) – 3:12
Bonus Track
- "That Season" (Geoff Downes, John Payne) - 4:52
Note: This was the first Asia record in 4 years to receive worldwide release
Personnel
- Geoffrey Downes - Keyboards (all), Drum Programming (13)
- John PayneJohn Payne (singer)John Payne is a British musician, best known as the lead singer and bassist of Asia from 1992 to 2006 and from June 2007 with ASIA Featuring John Payne....
- Bass (2,8,10-11,13), Lead Vocals (2-11), Solo Guitar (3,8,10), Acoustic Guitar (5,13) - Michael SturgisMike SturgisMike Sturgis is an American drummer, having played for the band 21 Guns and later with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith in Psycho Motel, where he played on both State of Mind and Welcome to the World albums...
- Drums (2-11) - Elliott RandallElliott RandallElliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
- Lead Guitar (4-6,10-11,13), Guitar (2,7), Acoustic Guitar (1,3) - Aziz IbrahimAziz IbrahimAziz Ibrahim is a British musician. He was born in Longsight, Manchester to Pakistani parents. He is best known for his work as guitarist with Simply Red, The Stone Roses and their former vocalist Ian Brown in whose support band he regularly performs – both in the studio and live...
- Lead Guitar (5), Guitar (9), Acoustic Guitar (8), Rhythm Guitar (3-6,8,10-11)
Guests:
- Tomoyasu HoteiTomoyasu Hoteiis a Japanese musician, guitarist and actor. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Hotei at number 70 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.- Life and career :...
- Lead Guitar (1) - Luis JardimLuís JardimLuís Alberto Figueira Gonçalves Jardim is a Portuguese percussionist, born in the Madeira Island, best known for his work with producer Trevor Horn.-Family:Jardim is a cousin of Alberto João Jardim...
- Percussion (1,2,4,13)