Asia's Coulson releases debut solo album

By Martin Kielty
( Prog )
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Guitarist Sam’s Electric Classical features his takes on famous pieces

Asia guitarist Sam Coulson has released his debut solo album Electric Classic, featuring his own takes on 10 famous classical works.

It follows Asia’s 2014 album Gravitas, recorded after he replaced Steve Howe in the veteran outfit.

Coulson says: “I’m very proud of my first solo album. It’s 10 of my favourite classical pieces, played on a couple of Fender Stratocasters. I really enjoyed recording them – I hope you enjoy listening.”

Electric Classical is available now in CD and digital formats.

Tracklist

  1. Ave Maria
  2. BWV 1007 Prelude
  3. Op 35 No 22
  4. Recuerdos De La Alhambra
  5. Vals Venezolano No 2
  6. Op 6 No 11
  7. Moonlight Sonata Blues
  8. BWV Anh 114
  9. Op 35 No 17
  10. Romance
Martin Kielty
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Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.