EXCLUSIVE: Asian drummer Carl Palmer spoke exclusively to the supergroup about the groundbreaking live satellite concert in 1983 and its release in a new box set.
Drummer Carl Palmer revealed that he and supergroup Asia were “nervously devastated” because “anything could go wrong” during their groundbreaking 1983 satellite concert.
The historic concert Asia: Live from the Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan made history when it was the first live concert between Japan and MTV America on December 6, 1983.
Speaking exclusively with, Asian drummer Carl Palmer spoke about the historic moment as the band prepares to release a deluxe box set to celebrate the concert.
“Looking at it now, it’s nice to remember it, but it was pretty scary back then,” said Carl.
“Everything could have gone wrong. We could have lost the satellite signal. We could have had comebacks on stage ”.
Despite their fears that something might go wrong, the supergroup, which includes music icons such as special guest Greg Lake, drummer Carl Palmer and Steve Howe of Yes and Geoff Downes, landed one hit after another, including Heat. Of The Moment, Sole Survivor and Only Time will tell a delighted crowd.
“Everything could have gone wrong, but everything was perfectly fine,” said Carl.
“At the moment, you don’t appreciate it, because you’re worried about all these things that might happen. It was quite stressful at the time. “
Conceived by record executive David Geffen, the concert was an incredible way to end two years of touring for the band, following the release of their successful self-titled debut album in 1982 and follow-up Alpha in 1983.
“We went to play the concert at the Budokan and it was broadcast live in America and it was absolutely sensational.
“Everything went like clockwork. The quality was excellent. The band was fantastic and we had a lot of fun doing it. “
Fans across Asia can now enjoy this historic concert once again as the band prepares to release Asia: Live At The Budokan, Tokyo, 1983, as a deluxe box set containing two colorful vinyl records, two CDs, one 40-page book, Blu-Ray DVD, memorabilia and more on June 10, 2022.
It will also be available as a gatefold disc, CD and to be listened to via streaming platforms, with Carl stating, “We have a lot of people at BMG to thank. Especially John Wilson. Everything was done to a fairly high standard. ”
“Overall it was exciting to put together, it really was.”
That’s not all, as Asia is gearing up for a US tour in August 2022 with their new singer Mark Banilla, and Carl is hoping to take the UK tour in the future.
There will also be a special giveaway in-store, as fans will be able to view historical footage from the concert as part of the upcoming tour, with Carl revealing that he inspired plans to bring back his deceased musical partners Keith Emerson and Greg Lake in a newer version. large format. .digital. screen, as part of their future ELP Legacy gigs.
“Actually, I’ll show up with Greg [Lake] and Keith [Emerson] in the movie, “said Karl.
“They will be on screens about 14 feet high and about eight feet wide. Each of them will have a screen and I will be on stage. ”
“I’ll play things like Lucky Man and Knife Edge, I’ll play those songs with Greg and Keith, like I can now with technology. Not with a hologram, using images from the Royal Albert Hall. All of this is now possible.
“It’s like years ago people didn’t think satellite broadcasting would work, but it does.”
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Source: Dailystar
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