Flutist reacts to Hocus Pocus by Focus | Focus 50 years!

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  • @lifelover515
    @lifelover515 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Long live the great Thijs Van Leer, still yodelling after all these years, and thrilled to see the original drummer Pierre Van Der Linden in fine form. When he departed he left almost as big a hole as Jan Akkerman. One of the great progressive bands of the 70s, well worth exploring beyond this celebrated showstopper. Thanks for sharing, Heline. For premium Thijs jazz flute, try Anonymous II from the double album Focus III.

  • @actmyage2149
    @actmyage2149 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    You don't hear a flute and electric guitar duet part too often. :) Only two of the original band left, but still rockin'!

  • @cadimpaler1689
    @cadimpaler1689 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used to be a regular viewer, but haven't seen you in about 3 years. You look fantastic Heline! You are such an honest person, beautiful smile, talented and lovely in every way. So did you learn microcontrollers? Your microphone sounds great. I hope you are healthy and happy and thanks for all that you do!

  • @MONTY-YTNOM
    @MONTY-YTNOM 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    A BRILLIANT song

  • @sly2392
    @sly2392 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    i still have their album from the early 70s. i play this tune but it drives my dogs nuts.

  • @GenialHarryGrout
    @GenialHarryGrout 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They did an excellent version of this on the Old Grey Whistle Test back in about 1973 which is available on TH-cam

  • @nikosalmpanis-ty3jt
    @nikosalmpanis-ty3jt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Must hear the studio version or older recording.Fantastic song🤘

  • @MatthewBerginGarage
    @MatthewBerginGarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You should look at some other Focus albums, The rest of the Hocus pocus song's album Moving Waves and Focus III are very good. The Hamburger concerto is also very good.

  • @Hertog_von_Berkshire
    @Hertog_von_Berkshire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Best thing ever to come out of the Netherlands. I'll never forget the first time I heard Hocus Pocus ... in a record shop in Reading ... late 1971 ... bought the album (Moving Waves) immediately and still have it today.

  • @paulfeveyear354
    @paulfeveyear354 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The person playing the flute is Thijs van Leer, he has done at least 3 albums of classical pieces look out for a track entitled "Pavane" I think it was on his 1st Introspection album

  • @markcollins730
    @markcollins730 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Heline… great reaction video as always. Also… you have the best smile!

  • @GuillaumeVrac
    @GuillaumeVrac 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The famous older version is maybe more epic and crazy, but this one has a better sound, and it shows that the band is still good and competent. The guitar part is very creative.
    I used to show hocus-pocus to my students in the classroom to learn them the vocal technique of yodel.
    Thank you for the video.

  • @kajlennartsson4234
    @kajlennartsson4234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love your reaction videos. Focus is always a great group. You are a amazing flute player. Your outfit is very beautiful Heline

    • @simonwatson5299
      @simonwatson5299 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She has a beautiful smile too. She's just gorgeous.

  • @ianhawkins4979
    @ianhawkins4979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Großartig. Und wieviel Spaß Du beim Zuhören hattest, da konnte man die Freude spüren. 😄

  • @rapidfirerob4
    @rapidfirerob4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'll be seeing them July 31 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opening for Asia, with Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash and Curved Air. that's as far west as the tour goes. We're flying in from the Bay Area.Haven't seen Focus since 73.

  • @thomasberg7088
    @thomasberg7088 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Focus? Wow!🤗👍👍
    Love your reaction!
    Didnt heard sinne 70-

  • @jeremywebster9679
    @jeremywebster9679 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome! Love your reaction cute lady.

  • @keithcarper8809
    @keithcarper8809 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Yo di lay de yo di lay de yo bum pum...😄 I agree, more

    • @michaelfrank2266
      @michaelfrank2266 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Keith, I was curious and hit translate to see what kind of gibberish there was. It says "You're the one who's the one who's the bum pum.." Cool that it says something and is spot on too. : D

  • @ianbennett1491
    @ianbennett1491 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They played at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds Yorkshire. I was booked to go but ended up in Hospital. I pray they will come again. I was gutted.😢😢

  • @stevegreen5552
    @stevegreen5552 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Having been a fan of the band for nearly 50 years (wow) I am delighted that I will be seeing them live in my home town later this year. Flautist/organist/vocalist Thijs van Leer also has a catalogue of solo albums, some classical. When he was temporarily unable to play his flute a few years ago I believe he substituted a melodica. Focus albums Moving Waves and Hamburger Concerto are super, as is their live album "at the Rainbow" - recommended.

    • @Elias_Veine_Wiig
      @Elias_Veine_Wiig 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, correct! In 2003, Thijs had Bell’s Palsy disease, which is a paralysis of half the face. At that time, Thijs used melodica. It lasted entire 2003; january-december, early january 2004 as well.

  • @donaldpetersen3513
    @donaldpetersen3513 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heline: That is a great venue. If you haven't seen videos from Red Rocks (near Denver Colorado) it also looks like an amazing place. Red Rocks was a Works Projects Administration (WPA) project during the great depression. The video for U2's "Live at Red Rocks" should be a fair representation. (Rain included).

  • @michaelfrank2266
    @michaelfrank2266 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Heline, I looked about to see if there was something better. They never play the song exactly the same as found on the studio yet all of them (including this one) have the same basic elements when done live. I paid attention this time and finally saw the roof over the band. :D

  • @cruiserguy2739
    @cruiserguy2739 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. Always a pleasure listening to that song.

  • @oudkarspelsixtynine1994
    @oudkarspelsixtynine1994 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Marillion made an epic version a couple of years ago. Worth to check it out.

  • @FM4ever
    @FM4ever 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bumped into Focus once in an hotel in Southampton. It was great to speak a few eords with fellow Dutchman Thijs van Leer. I was so not expecting that.

  • @janottens6755
    @janottens6755 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was great , bud ………..well……..you know………..50 year’s a go 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖

  • @MarcVanLaere-zr5im
    @MarcVanLaere-zr5im 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I,ve seen them only once in the 90's. So good. ❤🤘

  • @BlackTecc
    @BlackTecc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    That was fun 😁

  • @peterdoe2617
    @peterdoe2617 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Heline, I just met Michael Mills in person. Pls look out for his song whoa on yt. (I can send the link, if you want me to.) Only 1 min55. And soo funny!
    Plyaing g, bg, keys and dr. Having a 4 octave voice. Toehider is the "band", you wanna look out for. It's basically him.
    No flutes involved. So you maybe don't wanna make it a reaction. But pls take a look. He is simply amazing!
    Greetings from the far north of Germany!
    His song "how much for that dragon's tooth?" might also be helpful to find him.

  • @bofblog
    @bofblog 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great later version. the original guitarist Jan Akkerman was so under rated and sadly left them and good to see the Thijs van Leer on keyboards and flute and yodelling

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heehee! Yep, you definitely need to fear the original album version, it has more flute playing and more "verses"! Loved seeing these guys still pushing this piece of craziness out though!!!!!!
    🤪😁

  • @deanmccartney5021
    @deanmccartney5021 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool band

  • @stevesilsby5288
    @stevesilsby5288 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the second live performance video I've seen of this song. Neither holds a candle to the original (full length) studio version. One video was performed at double normel tempo to fit a shortened TV time slot. (It was a wild time but not particularly good!) In this one the front man/lead singer couldn't maintain a steady tempo and seemed to have lost his voice in his former high range and didn't even attempt those parts. You needn't do a reaction video of it, but do check it out that studio recording . . it's a high-energy hoot!

  • @richpeltier9519
    @richpeltier9519 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🤘🧙‍♂🤘

  • @Le_Tiger
    @Le_Tiger 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    😸👍

  • @jaskau2462
    @jaskau2462 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🤩👍💥💯🎼
    Proge - Rokkia, kuus; seitkyt - luvun taitteesta lähtien puhtaimmillaan...
    🤘😎💙🎶
    ...Many might have already suggested you to check out the "infamous" TV live version from the Midnight Special ´73...
    A Version Well Worth to Watch(&Hear)

  • @henrymach
    @henrymach 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Look for a video called "Rachel Flowers with Thijs van Leer - Flute Battle - CTTE 2019"

    • @donaldpetersen3513
      @donaldpetersen3513 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @henrymach - Thanks for the tip. I've watched many of Rachel Flower's videos but have not seen her play with Thijs van Leer. :)

  • @MatthewBerginGarage
    @MatthewBerginGarage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I miss Jan. This guitarist Menno is very good but he is not Jan Akkerman. 🙋‍♂😉

    • @RegisWilkins
      @RegisWilkins หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jan is world class.

  • @NickBR57
    @NickBR57 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thijs can still pull it off at 76.
    Menno is a pretty good sub for Jan, though Jan is a legend

  • @lhpl
    @lhpl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well, Thijs sound a bit out of air, and it's not Akkerman on guitar, but it sounds great anyway. One of the lovely things about this piece is that there seem to be no performances that are even close to being the same, although it is obviously the same song at the core.

  • @jakkatid
    @jakkatid 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are so beautiful 🥰

  • @artisancans3954
    @artisancans3954 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are gorgeous. I wish i were a yonger man. Hey Ho thats the way it goes. Take care. John.

  • @GreybeardMO
    @GreybeardMO 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing that they're still rockin, but you don't get the energy they had back in the mid 70's. Seems like it's running 3/4 speed, the high vocals aren't there... Hey, I can't do what could in my 20's either :D

    • @MikeBarnett1776
      @MikeBarnett1776 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is pretty close to the original speed - many have seen the incredibly fast version they did on The Midnight Special, and think that's how it was always done.

    • @Patryn71
      @Patryn71 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MikeBarnett1776 Agreed. This is much more true to the original.

  • @KevinWMoor
    @KevinWMoor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was a massive fan of Focus in the 1970s but every time I see a "modern" performance it make me quite sad. This band seems to be more of a parody of the early line-ups. They used to craft the tunes and performances so carefully - now it seems it's "all in" with no subtlety

  • @trevorsneath4665
    @trevorsneath4665 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Focus without Jan Akkerman on guitar! That's just wrong.

  • @aerialarboreal9005
    @aerialarboreal9005 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The original is a zillion times better