Drummer reacts to "Hocus Pocus" (Live) by Focus
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@vapoet 4 ай бұрын
One thing about The Midnight Special. Almost no one every got a standing ovations. Some of the greatest musicians of the era received simple applause. What Focus did was so absurd, crunching a 9 minute song into 4 minutes was insane. And the audience understood that and appreciated it.
@EvilSean62 8 күн бұрын
it was a one time thing ... nobody has ever gone there again .... not the playing but the crazy
@Straydogger 6 ай бұрын
Seeing the reactors' faces when the guy starts yodeling is always funny. LOL
@scottkew6278 7 ай бұрын
They just NAILED it...The hit EVERYTHING they aimed at......
@thump9er 5 ай бұрын
Their concert 1970s was the loudest band I ever went to. Epic!!!
@bauertime 6 ай бұрын
Focus, one of the essential greats of 70's progressive bands. Hamburger Concerto is my favorite album.
@BoardGameBill 7 ай бұрын
Glad you finally got around to this one! Jan Akkerman was way ahead of his time, sweep picking in 1973. This version of the song is considerably faster than the album version, supposedly because they were given something like 3 minutes of air time for what was originally a 6ish minute song. Rather than leave anything out, they just kicked the tempo into overdrive and went for it. This particular take is an extended cut (from a rehearsal, maybe?), and not the cut that aired. The original cut from the broadcast is available on KZfaq, with an introduction by Gladys Knight.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad too! This was wild. I'm excited to dive into whatever else they have in store. I know this was a fun song for them so it's not the norm. But I'm down for whatever by them because this intrigued me to no end lol
@mcbeezee2120 7 ай бұрын
Yep, Jan Akkerman. 💯
@tomfabozzi5353 7 ай бұрын
Jam Akkerman was savage. He later played with Pacific De Lucia, FFS. You have to be a God level guitarist to get that call
@kaybee4143 7 ай бұрын
I've never seen this version before. As you said, this must be a rehearsal take. It's better than the live air showing that I've seen numerous times. Jan is smoking those leads. Cool beans!!!
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
He was killing it out there. I found a new guitarist to watch out for
@daveveautour4886 7 ай бұрын
Check out the live version of "Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winters Group. 1973
@noordcop1 7 ай бұрын
Like Focus, I live in the Netherlands. The nice thing about that is that I regularly saw Focus perform in small venues in the 70s and 80s. After the concert, the men would come into the hall to have a beer with you and chat a bit. By the way, I visited guitarist Jan Akkerman less than a month ago during such a performance.
@noordcop1 7 ай бұрын
Ohh and by the way.......Just play the album Focus at the Rainbow to get a good idea of their genius
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Sweet I'll add it to the list thank you bro! I hope to hear a lot more of them. This really intrigued me. And the drummer was nuts!
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Sweet I'll add it to the list thank you bro! I hope to hear a lot more of them. This really intrigued me. And the drummer was nuts!
@killianlpc 7 ай бұрын
This live version is so crazily fast it seems almost impossible. Thijs van Leer was, and still is amazing, I saw him do their other famous track Sylvia with Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Roine Stolt and Pete Trewavas of Transatalantic a few years back it was incredible. This version of this is off the charts. Jan Akkerman shreds that axe to within an inch of its life. Most Prog Rock fans love this song and this band. This was a great choice man, can't believe you never heard this before, great reaction. Check out Focus's other great track Sylvia.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Yeah bro the only way I knew about them was from another band who idolized them. Never actually listened. And now I'm glad I did finally! This was awesome :)
@angharaddenby3389 7 ай бұрын
Don't you mean PETE Trewavas? (He is also in Marillion.)
@killianlpc 7 ай бұрын
@@angharaddenby3389 Yes Pete! Trewavas from Marillion. My mistake.
@rogerhennie8939 7 ай бұрын
This is their Circus number. They have so much great Music. The albums Focus 3 and Hamburger Concerto are just superb from start to finish.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Awesome I'm gonna check all those out eventually for sure. This song sold me on them even though it's a joke song apparently haha
@markferrett700 6 ай бұрын
Was crazy brilliance back in the day......Still brilliant today🎸
@L33Reacts 6 ай бұрын
Yeah this was flat out awesome. I can't wait to listen to eruption next!
@YNGWIE998 7 ай бұрын
I literally saw them in concert LAST WEEK!...(19/11/23), however, the only original members are frontman, organist, flautist, and vocalist Thijs van Leer, and drummer Pierre van der Linden. This was in Sale, Greater Manchester, England. The last time I actually saw Focus was , I think, in 1973(ish), I have seen them at least twice (and maybe three times, ...you know it was the seventies, long time ago). This (song???) is not representative of the bulk of their material, most of their music is actually quite serious, progressive, quasi-classical stuff. Hocus Pocus is their crazy song, and the version you have reacted to is from a tv show in America, and they were only allowed a 3 to 4 minute spot, and the song is apparently a 7 minute song! but Focus were not prepared to compromise, and essentially speeded it up to fit that timescale!
@NickWebber-vp4pd 7 ай бұрын
Despite its goofiness….these musicians are 🔥 And those vocals…👀
@stevegreen5552 Ай бұрын
Drummer Pierre van der Linden actually recorded a solo album "Drum Poetry". Not easy listening for non-drummers, I guess, but for Focus fans who are completist record collectors... 😂 I'm looking forward to seeing Focus live for the first time in Nov 2024 after being a fan for nearly fifty years! Thijs & Pierre still form half of the band.
@mrwomby5007 7 ай бұрын
Thijs van Leer (organ and yodelling) plays flute on several songs in the Ayreon live show Electric Castle And Other Tales, although he looks completely different now.
@claudiadavies5110 4 ай бұрын
So glad you're ok❤. This song is extraordinary and massive FUN 😅
@richpeltier9519 7 ай бұрын
The band wrote this song as a parody of the new trend in music, heavy metal. They despised the genre and wrote this to make fun of it. The guitar player came to hate the fact that this song would be their legacy, when much of their catalog of music was much better. This performance is unique. They were told shortly before performing, that they'd have to cut some parts for time. They refused and instead played an already fast song, even faster. You can sense the frustration in this performance. Sort of a big FU to the TV show. Rich the Ancient Metal Beast
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
So they are remembered for the one song they wouldn't want to be remembered by... damn that's a bummer! But I'm not gonna just stop here I'm gonna keep going for sure. I know a favorite of mine, Cynic, are huge fans of Focus.
@tomfabozzi5353 7 ай бұрын
And got a standing ovation for it from the crowd
@zeffie100 6 ай бұрын
i dont think thats true at all !!!@@L33Reacts
@zeffie100 6 ай бұрын
The only standing ovation ever on Midnight Special !!!@@tomfabozzi5353
@thedolphin5428 3 ай бұрын
Nonsense. Heavy metal wasn't even thought up in 1972 when this was first written. Yes, there was Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Cream, Deep Purple, Free, Uriah Heap, Who ... in England ... and Hendrix, Iron Butterfly, Grand Funk, Blue Oyster Cult, MC5, Blue Cheer, in the US -- but all that was just *hard rock*, NOTHING LIKE heavy metal, you doofus. Punk didn't start till 75, and then heavy metal after that. Wiki and most people NOT EVEN ALIVE BACK THEN have seriously misnamed heavy metal. Not one of those bands ever called themselves "metal".
@richardlonnberg4980 7 ай бұрын
The drummer's name is Pierre van der Linden
@bencurti7693 7 ай бұрын
Saw them do this live in 1974, sandwiched between tge opener, Mike Quatro and the headliner, Aerosmith. Glad you're feeling better, Lee! 🤘
@Ducatirati 7 ай бұрын
Double timed this rendition to cater for time constraints this is awesome this verz and it is a form of singing
@shemanic1 6 ай бұрын
Superb tune, I once played the studio album version at a younger friends birthday bash. He was astounded, so were most of the younger people there who had never heard ANYTHING like it before. Another Focus tune to react to is "Sylvia".
@mthrtrkr6231 2 ай бұрын
I remember the first time I ever heard this, I thought, "Man I got too high 😂😂 whew!
@Jimbowlcoach 7 ай бұрын
I hope you’re feeling better ❤
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Oh man I wish I could say i was. I had a .. minor mental breakdown today? And had to go to the doctors to get an ekg and chest xray done. And they said I'm fine. But I have never been this stressed out before in my life I think and I'm like getting severe bouts of anxiety and fear randomly. And I'm just getting over this virus and I'm just not good man... I'll be ok eventually but I'm just not good in the moment. Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏
@mjoezic3198 6 ай бұрын
Think in small steps, dont ask too much of yourself. Most of the anxiety is in the head. I have dealt panic attacks and it's bad, really no fun. ❤️ Take care and listen to your body
@black4pienus 7 ай бұрын
My dad loves the flute player, Thijs van Leer.
@lurkmerchant 7 ай бұрын
I've listened to the studio version plenty times. It's a fun song.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
I'm gonna check out the studio. Everyone keeps mentioning it! 😊
@wendellwiggins3776 7 ай бұрын
I saw them Live in the 70's. Though this was what put them on the Hits map the bulk of their amazing music during their peak was pure Prog melodic genius. They produced several exquisite albums packed with gorgeous emotional epics and songs. Must dig deeper to get the full essence of FOCUS.
@timgrady4630 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you . Praying for you 🙏
@OriginalLictre 6 ай бұрын
I love watching the expression on people's faces when they're hit between the eyes with rock and roll YODELING!
@dougg8167 5 ай бұрын
Hey bud, glad to hear you're on the mend. First time to your channel. So many people that do reactions, F it up. The way you keep yourself large and the vid small in the screen is on point. I guess people don't realize that you're trying to watch the persons facial reaction. Your physical set up is perfect. It's real easy to appreciate your reaction. This made me subscribe. Cheers.
@alfredocuomo1546 Ай бұрын
They refused to cut the song on the Midnight Special so they played the song in double time, these guys are great. They are still together rocking it out in their 70's though the vocals have come down a notch but that's to be expected. Great Rhyme "Hocus Pocus" by Focus.
@mamertobernal4460 7 ай бұрын
Pierre Van Der Linden is one of the most under rated drummers, and often missed behind Jan Akkerman and Thijs Van Leer. ? I believe Thijs Van Leer has released a number of Highly acclaimed "Serious" flute albums in the Netherland. Maybe His daughter will pop a comment in confirmation.
@JanBinnendijk 4 ай бұрын
Indeed he has.. Introspection is a "must have " my mother had it on Vinyl, when i grew up, and she played it often, later i found a CD of Introspection in a CD Shop, and i bought it immediately.. it has become my Musical Companion on long car trips..
@mamertobernal4460 4 ай бұрын
@@JanBinnendijk Thank you for that confirmation. 😎👌
@hoppers13 7 ай бұрын
Loved your face when Tjyjs started yodelling. Focus we’re such a huge influence in the years before prog took off.
@user-rz2ht9pv3n 2 ай бұрын
As a drummer you need to see the long version of this with the full length drum solo.
@oldmanghost219 7 ай бұрын
"Hocus Pocus" !!! Back in the day I only got to hear this on the radio. Now I get to see how crazy he looks.
@HRConsultant_Jeff 7 ай бұрын
Akkerman could shred so effortlessly and he was the go to for a lot of guitarists. Let's not look passed the bass playing in this song, shredding as well.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
He was absolutely killing it here. He was playing off the drummer so damn well. They were having a blast it seemed like haha
@zeffie100 6 ай бұрын
The high tone with the flute was Jan on the guitar, you can see him smiling right after 😀@@L33Reacts
@irmaoksanen6830 4 ай бұрын
One of the best life performances ever.
@douglasgraham9045 7 ай бұрын
Check out the Moving Waves album. This song opens the album. Fantastic Prog!! One of my top albums of all time
@porflepopnecker4376 7 ай бұрын
I prefer the studio version to this live one, which I think is just too fast and, oddly enough, unfocused.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Someone else mentioned the studio version as well so I will definitely check it out on my own time. I enjoyed the back and forth between the drummer and Akkerman (sp?). It was nuts lol
@grahameveale6483 7 ай бұрын
Agree. This live thing is a bit of a joke and I think it's disappointing that most reactors go for this. The original studio version is a cleverly constructed piece that I never tire of listening to.
@LeighStark-bd9gr 2 ай бұрын
Outstanding!
@donaldanderson6604 7 ай бұрын
Check out Sylvia, one of the most beautiful rock instrumentals ever. Akkerman could play anything; one of my all time guitar heroes.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
I'll add it to the list thank you Donald! Sounds awesome haha
@axiomt5981 6 ай бұрын
"Fuckin' Ian over here" LMAO! Brilliant haha
@L33Reacts 6 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 glad you enjoyed. That took me by surprise, I can't lie lol
@kevinjennings238 6 ай бұрын
Great Reaction, Bro! You chose the "Extended" Version, which has the part Between the Flute & Whistle. Please React to the Album Version, it's Slower and Longer!
@cdnrednek1027 6 ай бұрын
Good to see your OK, but, you are not old, your young and have twice the life ahead of you that me and many others have.
@willwozniak2826 6 ай бұрын
You got a version with the FULL performance....NICE.....all of them were good....catch a few of those triple kicks?......ohhhh yurrrr!....no Amanita muscaria here...👉🏻 ive been able to drum to the 7 minute studio version....35 year drummer here....
@malekmo64 6 ай бұрын
Focus 3 is a must have album, In and Out Of and Moving Waves are the best introduction of Focus. Hamburger Concerto was when ex Stone The Crows Colin Allen joined. Pierre joined Trace with Rick Van Der Linden (not related) after, then Ian Mosley later of Renaissance and Marillion replaced Pierre!!!
@brucegreg1859 10 күн бұрын
Focus is Timeless...Greatness! The screen shot of the Band should be Much Larger than yours, come on...
@erwinvanballegoij1050 6 ай бұрын
Thijs van Leer was really showing off here. Focus still performs. I went to their show last Friday. Musically still strong. Thijs is still yodeling, but he doesn't do the high notes anymore. Pierre van der Linden is still the drummer. Unfortunately the bass player Bert Ruiter passed away a year ago and the lead guitarist Jan Akkerman left the band. But the replacement musicians are good as well.
@palantir135 Ай бұрын
Jan Akkerman, the guitar player, was considered by many to be equally as good as or even better than Eric Clapton in those days.
@jillc1695 6 ай бұрын
Have you tried Dimash? You might like his Queen cover of ''Show Must Go On', 2017 in China. He didn't really speak english yet, but he could sing it! Cheers from LA
@jonno55 7 ай бұрын
Nice reaction L33. Seen Focus several times in the early 70's in smaller venues in The Netherlands. Some amazing musicians. Jan Akkerman was a phenomenal guitarist and Thijs van Leer a superb flutist. He still performs with Ayreon. A song over 6 minutes which they did some three minutes. Weren't alowed any longer at the show.
@zeffie100 6 ай бұрын
Jan is phenomenal, i mean : not was...😉
@Raiderblack 7 ай бұрын
Eruption!! Epic song! Has to be the studio version...
@paulrietveld7949 6 ай бұрын
If you were " almost dead" , this one will bring you back alive!!
@markharwood7573 6 ай бұрын
Peak Prog. Utterly bonkers.
@grahamreed8774 7 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm glad that you got around to Focus who are a Dutch classical/jazz/rock band. They first came to the UK in August 1972 and appeared at the Reading Festival- I was there and the crowd went crazy for them immediately. In December that year they appeared on a UK music TV programme called The Old Grey Whistle Test, after which demand for their music went mad. This single Hocus Pocus came from the album Moving Waves issued by the Polydor label and following this appearance on TV Polydor turned all their production over to this album to keep up with demand. For me their best album is Focus 3 from which came the single Sylvia. I have seen the band in recent years and they are still fantastic although Jan has left. I think that this show is from 1973 when Jan changed his black Les Paul for this sunburst one. Love your reactions- but going to recommend the German band Amon Duul II, who sing in English. Try side two from the album Yeti, which starts with Archangels Thunderbird, then Cerberus, The Return Of Ruebezahl, Eye-Shaking King and finishes with Pale gallery. Good luck.
@gradypatterson1948 7 ай бұрын
As BoardGameBill mentioned, the song is sped up considerably from the way it was written - the funny faces and a few errors by singer/organist/flautist Thijs van Leer are because of this difference, which made it hard to sufficiently support his vocals. I believe that this version was the original recording, and the aired version was cut even further before broadcast - the reason that I think this is that both versions have what appear to be the same funny faces and errors 🙂 The band members at this time were: Thijs van Leer (pronounced to rhyme with "rice") on vocals, organ, and flute Jan Akkerman on guitar Pierre van der Linden on drums Bert Ruiter on bass This song was a bit of an oddity for the band - a bit of a show-off of some of Thijs' less-used skills. For a better feel for the band's normal sound, look up songs like "Sylvia" or "Eruption" (the song I always think of when someone is talking about Eddie van Halen's solo of the same name).
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Eruption and Sylvia are coming next everyone hyped those two up! Thank you for all the info. These guys seem fascinating. Akkerman and the drummer were in complete control and it was beautiful.
@MeganSmith-xx2ih Ай бұрын
He uses his voice as another instrument.
@JensAndersen-co5zq 6 ай бұрын
Focus was some of the greatest band in 1973 . Focus are from Nederlands. I saw them in Denmark 1974. Singer and organist is klassisk on fllyte. The guitarist Jan Akkerman was one of the best at that time in the world.
@greyman3531 6 ай бұрын
I cut my teeth on this. Check out some old Mothers, Beefheart (especially Bat Chain Puller), Captain Beyond, Leaf Hound and the plethora of bands in my youth. Keep rocking'!
@thump9er 5 ай бұрын
Hamburger Concerto came out when I was getting married. Went down the aisle to a version of it.
@user-ej7xs2zd7x 6 ай бұрын
The studio version is much slower. The reason why this live performance is so fast is due to the “midnight special “ TV show time constraints! If an artist went beyond the limited time frame, the network would fade out the performance! Great job fitting this song in!
@mojobag01 6 ай бұрын
The British can be a bit snobby about rock guitarists (they've sort of earned that right) but Jan Akkerman was held in very high esteem over here.
@L33Reacts 6 ай бұрын
He absolutely deserves to be highly regarded! He can frickin shred! 😁
@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv 6 ай бұрын
Same drummer and Jan Akkerman in Brainbox Downman.
@BG-id2cv 7 ай бұрын
Should have done the studio version first...this IMHO is a touch too quick. Anyway, Jan Akkerman voted best guitarist in the 1973 Melody Maker poll. Both Thijs Van Leer (organist, flautist. yodeller and whistler) and Jan Akkerman were University graduates in music. You need to hear "Eruption" off their 2nd album "Moving Waves", "Anonymous 2" from "Focus 3" and "Birth" and "Hamburger Concerto" from the album "Hamburger Concerto" to really appreciate this brilliant Dutch band.
@gillwaugh7212 7 ай бұрын
Agreed. I think this version only works when you know the original and you can appreciate the fun they're having. But... too crazy for me!
@wjl2601 6 ай бұрын
"Hamburger Concerto live": world class progressive rock of the Dutch lowlands. In the music industry at the time Jan Akkerman was considered to be the most innovative and scilled axeman of the world.
@purplepat69 6 ай бұрын
At least where I grew up, this was actually a big hit on the AM Top 40 radio station. The instrumentals kicked ass, and the yodeling (and scat singing?) was funny as hell. I always thought the scat singing sounded like Popeye mumbling in the old 20's and 30's movie cartoons.
@edljnehan2811 7 ай бұрын
By the way the drummer's name is Pierre Vanderlinden. Peace out😊
@i-klaus 6 ай бұрын
That's not crazy, that's Dutch.
@davidbooth7778 6 ай бұрын
His lungs much be HUGE! Wonder how long he can actually hold his breath.
@williamschrom1584 7 ай бұрын
Hope you and the family are doing well...
@meatme53 7 ай бұрын
Jethro Tull/Chicago. 1. I can’t disagree. 2. I’m impressed.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir I thought it was a good one too 😊
@capttheo1 20 күн бұрын
This is a re-edited version of the show.
@3pan1 21 күн бұрын
The drummer is doing homages to Sid Catlett
@bernmahan1162 6 ай бұрын
Check out John Weathers drumming with gentle Giant...
@oafratos 6 ай бұрын
i was listening to their discography last year because i loved Hocus pocus and i realised that i hadnt heard many songs at all from them (kinda makes sense since theyre not the most well known band and a lot of their songs are instrumentals and many of them similar with one another) and i was suprised that there werent songs that i didnt like, and i found quite a few amazing songs, but definetely the best of the bunch is Hamburger Concerto for me its a long one but you should definetely check it out, but if you want to check a shorter song first Harem Scarem is another amazing song
@reneelyons6836 7 ай бұрын
Instrumentally this song is out of this world. I would compare it to Frankenstein. by Edgar Winter.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
It really is! Akkerman and the drummer were killing it!! I want to hear more :))
@reneelyons6836 7 ай бұрын
That was a lot of song for me. 😆I do like it. Jewel is a yodeler too. 🤣
@ssocialdrummer 7 ай бұрын
"sick when you are old"?, hey, old ( ish) is when you were in your teens when this track hit the charts.
@Sprenklefish 6 ай бұрын
Not sure if anyone's mention this but the studio version is a LOT slower, but it's much quicker for the drummer in the fills sections. Here he's just doing them cut time, but in the slower version he's going doubletime and he has play them out MUCH faster and it's way more impressive sounding. There'd be no way he could do those same studio fills at this tempo. I never liked it at this speed as it loses the groove, but it's better for the guitarist who is ripping.
@dougg8167 5 ай бұрын
Just saw that you're a drummer. You should check out Chad Smith doing 30 seconds to mars on Drumeo. Ridiculously good/talented. I think you might like it.
@ssgeek4515 Ай бұрын
I think they were short on there slot time so deliberately sped it up so not to get it cut
@St63420 3 ай бұрын
It's called Yodeling.....😂
@lynnieiapichino1121 7 ай бұрын
☮️💙💙💙🔥😎feel better!
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate it! I'm trying my best lol
@Geraint3000 6 ай бұрын
You're watching all my favourite bands.
@L33Reacts 6 ай бұрын
Dude you can thank all of the wonderful subscribers and patrons who have shown me the way... I am in their debt.
@Scottie_S 3 ай бұрын
I just wanted to look at Gladys....but the band caught my attention pretty quickly...
@spekenbonen72 6 ай бұрын
Back in the days... when they played instuments. And when drums didn't sound like dead cardboard boxes... :P
@Jimbowlcoach 7 ай бұрын
Check out Iron Butterfly “Inagadadavida”
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
I'll add it to the list thank you for the suggestion.
@jpdj2715 7 ай бұрын
Drummer ... This Hocus Pocus by Focus harks back to the early 1970s. One thing that became important especially in live performances was the drum solo. If you Google for most important drum solos in rock music then this generally doesn't go back before 1969 (e.g. Moby Dick with John Bonham). But, in 1968 you had a band called "Iron Butterfly" that did a piece called "In a gadda da vida"with a long drum solo in it. This also is the pivotal period where acid rock and heavy metal are being defined. IMO Note that "hocus pocus" was a magical formula and has a centuries old etymology going back to another pseudo Latin magical formula.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
I'll check it out! Sounds like a blast. I've never heard of Iron butterfly to be honest.
@mmcpa 6 ай бұрын
Classic song!!
@russtill403 6 ай бұрын
try some judas preist on the old grey whistle test,70s
@Kgio-2112 4 ай бұрын
Try " out of vesuvius" by Focus
@jeffschielka7845 7 ай бұрын
Hey Lee! In this case the studio version is better. Later bro.🔈🔉🔊😎
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Hey Jeff thanks for letting me know bro 🙏 I'll check it out:)
@jeffschielka7845 7 ай бұрын
@@L33Reacts 👍😎
@DNulrammah 6 ай бұрын
Yeah, the 1970s were pretty trippy. Listen t the studio version - That one part sounds like Popeye on Meth, or something.
@L33Reacts 6 ай бұрын
I'll check it out just for your description alone 😆😆😆
@Fergal283 6 ай бұрын
Ten uses of "LIKE" in the first 50 seconds is enough to make me switch off.
@L33Reacts 6 ай бұрын
Like uh, buh bye ?
@simonjones8111 7 ай бұрын
Try Sylvia for Jan Ackerman at his best, enjoy 🎉
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Simon I'll check it out. Thanks bro! 😊
@stretch753 6 ай бұрын
It's important to remember that coc**ne was relatively inexpensive back then.
@Templarofsteel88 3 ай бұрын
The original song is way slower than this, they had to play the song in a limited time and were told to shorten it down. They refused and simply played the song faster.
@gillwaugh7212 7 ай бұрын
10:08 Proggers lead a lonely life... until they find like minded souls. Better late than never Lee!
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely ❤️ I'm glad I found my prog tribe :)
@SnowEfaust 6 ай бұрын
Try Frankenstein
@bennyfactor1 7 ай бұрын
Jeez I saw these guys 50 years ago in a small hall in the UK. Almost sure they were supporting Curved Air. They finished their spot by kicking the shit out the keyboard.
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Hahah well that's one way to end a set... geez haha
@matto9734 5 ай бұрын
They had a given time to play a song and they only had longer stuff so - they played this MUCH faster. I didn´t make this up ;-)
@babbott57 7 ай бұрын
It's a shame that this is always the first point of call for Focus ...great fun though it is there are so many better tracks. Almost toally instrumental, but such fantastic melodies with Jan Akkerman masterful on the guitar. Check out Focus 3, and Hamburger Concerto
@L33Reacts 7 ай бұрын
Sweet I'll add it to the list. I know this song is apparently an outlier for them so I won't expect this in any other track of theirs
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