I'd thought I knew how good Focus was, just knowing two or three songs of them... I was mistaken. They're much better than I thought. A prog-rock band with such jazzistics insights that make them one of the most underrated bands of the last four decades.
Not bad at all. Now in considering the newer versions of Focus 1-4, I have always loved the original versions of these pieces. To me Jan Akkerman's technique and phrasing were impeccable and nobody can play them the way he did. That doesn't mean the newer versions are bad. They are ok. I just have a preference that favors Akkerman.
In case you haven't found them yet, Focus VI is on Thijs Van Leer's 1981 solo album "Reflections". (it's on UA-cam 😎👍) I think the Focus 12 here is the only recorded version? Focus 13 is on the 2024 album Focus 12! 🤔😅
So good to have all these delighful Focus compositions all in one place, and as much as i appreciate the originals, many featuring JanA, I am happy to have slight differences in the sound of the ensemble, and all the players bring to the table on these Thijs pieces.
The Completely Focus CD 1-12 is far and away my album of the year......Great box set!! Pierre's drums have never sounded better..(Well done Udo!!) and MNO is a legend!!! Shows the genius of Sir Thijs once and for all!!!
Гениально! Привет из старенького доброго Советского Союза) Todos los musicos de Focus son excelentemente magnificos, pero Maestro Thijs Van Leer es El Genial Compositor de los siglos XX - XXI, y eso es la verdad, sin "bla-bla-bla".
Я тоже услышал где-то в 1975 году , до сих пор слушаю с удовольствием , и очень нравиться гитара Яна Аккермана . А Тиш Ван Лир просто бесподобный , преподобный Фокус , душа коллектива ...
@@КонстантинНакцев если вдруг пропустили, послушайте раз десять композицию "Focus 11", затем весь одноимённый альбом Focus 11, - раз пять, и вы подсели однозначно -. И потом изучите обстоятельно Focus 8, Focus 9, Focus 10, Focus 11 и ретроспективный Focus 12. Не буду нахваливать, но эти последние номерные альбомы можно слушать вечно, это Музыка на века.
Надо было родиться лет 65 назад , иметь радиоприемник Спидола или ВЭФ и слушать зарубежные радиостанции ... Не пропусти , есть ещё одни достойные внимания голландцы - Golden Earring . Они тоже ещё играют , хоть и в годах ...
Brilliant! I am buying it. However, can you tell me where the opening intro track comes from? You list it as Focus Zero. I recognize Thijs's work on Pedal Point but this intro version of Osanna seems to be a Focus group recording. Where did it come from?
Данный трек это "паспорт", стержень души самого Thijs Van Leer, - здесь в виде концентрированной эссенции, аромат которой присутствует и на Focus - III, и на Pedal Point, и на Moving Waves, и на некоторых поздних концертах. Концентрат, Альтер Эго, пожалуй, самого гениального ученика Johann Sebastian Bach, имхо
Mark, all the boys are deeply rooted in Jazz. You only have to talk to them and see Thijs at the piano after gigs.... I wish they would do a Jazz album....
This is woderful played ! But for a special taste,i prefer some of the originals.....especially Focus III . I think it is the different dynamic playing.
I'd thought I knew how good Focus was, just knowing two or three songs of them... I was mistaken. They're much better than I thought. A prog-rock band with such jazzistics insights that make them one of the most underrated bands of the last four decades.
Focus forever! I love Jan Ackermann, for me stunning guitarist!
Not bad at all. Now in considering the newer versions of Focus 1-4, I have always loved the original versions of these pieces. To me Jan Akkerman's technique and phrasing were impeccable and nobody can play them the way he did. That doesn't mean the newer versions are bad. They are ok. I just have a preference that favors Akkerman.
Somthing special about Jan for sure.
@@George.Andrews. ...and something special about Thijs for sure. An amazing band!
I can't wait to hear the album version of Focus 6 and 12. 😢
In case you haven't found them yet, Focus VI is on Thijs Van Leer's 1981 solo album "Reflections". (it's on UA-cam 😎👍) I think the Focus 12 here is the only recorded version? Focus 13 is on the 2024 album Focus 12! 🤔😅
So good to have all these delighful Focus compositions all in one place, and as much as i appreciate the originals, many featuring JanA, I am happy to have slight differences in the sound of the ensemble, and all the players bring to the table on these Thijs pieces.
The Completely Focus CD 1-12 is far and away my album of the year......Great box set!!
Pierre's drums have never sounded better..(Well done Udo!!) and MNO is a legend!!! Shows the genius of Sir Thijs once and for all!!!
I would have loved it even more when they'd managed to record/mix it as one long track so without the 2-3sec gaps between the tracks...
Music for life
WONDERFUL GREAT'S SOUNDS FOCUS YOURS ONE OF MY FAVORITES BANDS PROG. GREAT'S FROM MÉXICO 👋
Amazing
これはこれで面白い！Focus1~12迄アレンジされた曲として聴けるコンピレーション、、、
Heck, I gave a thumbs up without listening.... HOPE YOU ARE KEEPING ON THE MEND FROM COVID!!!
Шикарный альбом - контент просто КЛАСС!
Gran idea haber juntado todos los "Focus". Una delicia.
Does Focus 1 was inspired by Lizst's Consolation 4 Maria Pavlovna's theme?
Гениально! Привет из старенького доброго Советского Союза) Todos los musicos de Focus son excelentemente magnificos, pero Maestro Thijs Van Leer es El Genial Compositor de los siglos XX - XXI, y eso es la verdad, sin "bla-bla-bla".
Я тоже услышал где-то в 1975 году , до сих пор слушаю с удовольствием , и очень нравиться гитара Яна Аккермана . А Тиш Ван Лир просто бесподобный , преподобный Фокус , душа коллектива ...
@@КонстантинНакцев если вдруг пропустили, послушайте раз десять композицию "Focus 11", затем весь одноимённый альбом Focus 11, - раз пять, и вы подсели однозначно -. И потом изучите обстоятельно Focus 8, Focus 9, Focus 10, Focus 11 и ретроспективный Focus 12. Не буду нахваливать, но эти последние номерные альбомы можно слушать вечно, это Музыка на века.
Lindo!!!
I miss Mr Burt Reiter
Maravillosa música...! Gracias por el post. Tienes "Focus II"...? Saludos.
A very fine work, even though it it not the original line up.
😎
❤
И как я про..ал такую группу крутую?..классная музыка
Надо было родиться лет 65 назад , иметь радиоприемник Спидола или ВЭФ и слушать зарубежные радиостанции ... Не пропусти , есть ещё одни достойные внимания голландцы - Golden Earring . Они тоже ещё играют , хоть и в годах ...
Brilliant! I am buying it. However, can you tell me where the opening intro track comes from? You list it as Focus Zero. I recognize Thijs's work on Pedal Point but this intro version of Osanna seems to be a Focus group recording. Where did it come from?
Focus - 'Beyond the Horizon' released in 2016 (First track)
@@mattbrown5306 Similar in sound to Pedal Point due the Thijs using a vocoder. :)
Данный трек это "паспорт", стержень души самого Thijs Van Leer, - здесь в виде концентрированной эссенции, аромат которой присутствует и на Focus - III, и на Pedal Point, и на Moving Waves, и на некоторых поздних концертах. Концентрат, Альтер Эго, пожалуй, самого гениального ученика Johann Sebastian Bach, имхо
Musica de dios
I really love this compilation, and correct me if I'm wrong, but do I hear some modern jazz influences about 2/3 if the way through?, love it,thx
Mark, all the boys are deeply rooted in Jazz. You only have to talk to them and see Thijs at the piano after gigs....
I wish they would do a Jazz album....
I hear modern jazz from the very beginning.
This is woderful played ! But for a special taste,i prefer some of the originals.....especially Focus III . I think it is the different dynamic playing.
this is not Focus which I like to listen to, sorry
RARE!! Wow, what a great find. These are some of the world's greatest musicians of their time, and beyond