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06-17-2007, 12:09 AM
Music Video of the Week #5
Only Time Will Tell - Asia
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Although a simple video, the idea of using 1 to 10 camera/video feeds displayed on different combinations of 1 to 16 video monitors makes this music video interesting.
Asia's debut album exploded onto the music scene in March 1982 with several Top 10 singles and sales exceeding 7 million copies. This "supergroup", featuring bassist/vocalist John Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and guitarist Steve Howe, was the logical successor to their collective bands of the 70s - Yes, ELP, King Crimson, and The Buggles.
Labelled a "supergroup" by critics and the media from the onset, it was a tag they had never asked for. Asia's music (and rockíníroll charisma) developed organically and effortlessly. Though all four men had seen chart-topping success in their previous bands, Asia had a special chemistry that fans and music industry insiders were quick to recognize.
"The band sort of came together naturally," says Carl Palmer. " It wasn't something which was forced. We all wanted to play together. We had a great time doing it." The band was signed in the summer of 1981 by Geffen Records A&R whiz John Kalodner, fresh out of a long affiliation at Atlantic Records.
Asia became one of the most played acts on MTV in 1982. Since most people were intrigued with the new concept, viewership often reached several hours a day. "You're looking at a parallel success here," says Wetton. "MTV and Asia were successful at the same time... of course, MTV was instrumental in Asia's success, but then, Asia was also instrumental in MTV's success."
More influential, artistic, and award winning music videos to come in the following weeks, from the early years (when MTV played only music videos) until today.
Only Time Will Tell - Asia
A1sRTbpqh-E
Although a simple video, the idea of using 1 to 10 camera/video feeds displayed on different combinations of 1 to 16 video monitors makes this music video interesting.
Asia's debut album exploded onto the music scene in March 1982 with several Top 10 singles and sales exceeding 7 million copies. This "supergroup", featuring bassist/vocalist John Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and guitarist Steve Howe, was the logical successor to their collective bands of the 70s - Yes, ELP, King Crimson, and The Buggles.
Labelled a "supergroup" by critics and the media from the onset, it was a tag they had never asked for. Asia's music (and rockíníroll charisma) developed organically and effortlessly. Though all four men had seen chart-topping success in their previous bands, Asia had a special chemistry that fans and music industry insiders were quick to recognize.
"The band sort of came together naturally," says Carl Palmer. " It wasn't something which was forced. We all wanted to play together. We had a great time doing it." The band was signed in the summer of 1981 by Geffen Records A&R whiz John Kalodner, fresh out of a long affiliation at Atlantic Records.
Asia became one of the most played acts on MTV in 1982. Since most people were intrigued with the new concept, viewership often reached several hours a day. "You're looking at a parallel success here," says Wetton. "MTV and Asia were successful at the same time... of course, MTV was instrumental in Asia's success, but then, Asia was also instrumental in MTV's success."
More influential, artistic, and award winning music videos to come in the following weeks, from the early years (when MTV played only music videos) until today.