Jan Akkerman - Live 1980 - in Germany

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • Rares Video des hervorragenden Gitarristen .
    Aufzeichnung vom 14.10.1980 aus der "Pumpe Kiel". Er spielt Laute / Double neck guitar / 6 string und mehr..............
    Da aus meinem Video-Fundus und fast 40 Jahre alt ist die Qualität nicht so besonders.
    Trotzdem viel Spass beim anschauen und hören. Schaut auch auf:
    www.janakkerma...
    Rare video of the outstanding guitarist.
    Record of 14.10.1980 from the "Pump Kiel". He plays lute / double neck guitar / 6 string and more ..............
    Since from my video-fundus and nearly 40 years old the quality is not so special.
    Nevertheless, have fun watching and listening.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 105

  • @MrSyjdub
    @MrSyjdub 4 місяці тому +5

    He is my favorite guitarist. Thank you for sharing. From Brooklyn, NY

  • @Alun49
    @Alun49 3 роки тому +14

    Jan Akkerman introduced me to the music of John Dowland and from there lute music as a whole.

  • @robertcronin6603
    @robertcronin6603 3 роки тому +27

    It's crazy how this guy could've out-played just about any guitarist who is held in high regard here in the US but we've never heard of him...he probably didn't fit into any specific genre and therefore was impossible to market in the states...great video - I've been playing guitar for 30 years and his musicianship makes me feel like a beginner... I guess it helps to be born a virtuoso 🔥

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  3 роки тому +6

      Hello Robert.
      Jan Akkerman is really a good and sensitive guitarist.
      Unfortunately he and his former band "Focus" were only known in Europe apart from the Netherlands and the songs were played here on the radio. Best wishes; I've also been playing the guitar for years, I've never learned it and I orient myself to my heroes such as
      Janne Schaffer / Santana / Jan Akkerman etc.

    • @umlaut22
      @umlaut22 3 роки тому +6

      Oh we've heard of him since the early 70's Focus was all over the place

    • @andykentbristol
      @andykentbristol 3 роки тому +6

      @@Bothsidesrecords1 Actually, Focus had their greatest success in the US and drew their largest audiences there.

    • @mikejones-go8vz
      @mikejones-go8vz Рік тому +2

      We had a children’s show on television in New Zealand when I was young, 1970s about, it was called Spot On, the theme song was Blue Boy by Jan Ackerman! I didn’t know until I bought an album of his and it was on it!

    • @sommelierramon
      @sommelierramon 10 місяців тому

      Exactly.
      @@andykentbristol

  • @takisanagnostopoulos5446
    @takisanagnostopoulos5446 3 роки тому +24

    One of the best guitarists ever.!!!

  • @johnnykrejlgaard3339
    @johnnykrejlgaard3339 3 роки тому +18

    Incredibly skilled guitarist! I have several records with Focus, where he plays with Thijs van Leer. They are an incredible band with a completely unique playing style!

    • @sommelierramon
      @sommelierramon 10 місяців тому

      Totally unique ....73 ..74 ..76. . Still now, they all play as bleeding hell, so good, they; are around 76 years old . TOP NOTCH. But JAn never , ever plays with Thijs van Leer , cause in Jan's opinion he's a total arrogant mofu. well, sorry.

    • @narvul
      @narvul 9 місяців тому +1

      The thing is..... still now he hates Thijs although they made the best music together.

    • @fmtfniuprog8029
      @fmtfniuprog8029 Місяць тому +1

      @@narvul True, when they were together they made some of the most beautiful and exciting music in the world!

  • @andybenstead7240
    @andybenstead7240 3 роки тому +14

    Perhaps one , if not the greatest guitar players ever

  • @timclark6629
    @timclark6629 4 роки тому +30

    Is it just me or was/is Jan just in a class of his own? Harmonically streets ahead.
    Thanks for posting....a real treat.

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  4 роки тому +4

      To all ! Gladly again, memories come up here

    • @bluesfortheredsun
      @bluesfortheredsun 2 роки тому +6

      akkerman is totally in a class of his own.

    • @George.Andrews.
      @George.Andrews. Рік тому +2

      he is in a class of his own

    • @sommelierramon
      @sommelierramon 10 місяців тому

      you're right : Jan Akkerman is a one of one kind. Without any other top guitar player overseen. Take a lute.

    • @sommelierramon
      @sommelierramon 10 місяців тому

      And then again : on a lute: many very well schooled lute players will see him as special.

  • @iananderson7883
    @iananderson7883 3 роки тому +18

    WOW ! Just found this by chance. Ever since the days of Focus Jan has been in my top 5. Phenomenal musician.

    • @jarijn60
      @jarijn60 3 роки тому +2

      Do you know his album Passion? One of his best compositios! In the 70's he played in Focus: Hamburger Concerto is a special long number. I suppose you know the numbers Sylvia nad Hocus Pocus.

    • @iananderson7883
      @iananderson7883 3 роки тому +3

      @@jarijn60 I've been listening to Jan since the 70 s as a kid. Know everything from the 60 s up to the most recent album. Close Beauty. Even his work as a sideman in Forcefield II, Joachim Kuhn and with Fish from Marillion. He turns up in many places.

  • @billyjonesmiller
    @billyjonesmiller 4 роки тому +18

    The most unique guitarist out there.. Amazing performance!

    • @chrismawson8935
      @chrismawson8935 4 роки тому +1

      It's a slight shame that at the time he looked a bit like an escaped convict!

  • @klaushelmutdahms8811
    @klaushelmutdahms8811 2 роки тому +12

    Love his style since 1971 - Focus / Hocus Pocus

  • @texatexa
    @texatexa 2 роки тому +5

    Reminds me of the wise words of Ravi Shankar during the concert for Bangladesh "Thank you, if you appreciate the tuning so much, I hope you will enjoy the playing more."

  • @mokavadasz428
    @mokavadasz428 3 роки тому +7

    The dutch Allan Holdsworth.

  • @eduardoquintana3504
    @eduardoquintana3504 11 місяців тому +4

    Pat Metheny, Phase Dance minuto 7:45

  • @michaelb59
    @michaelb59 4 роки тому +6

    Great clip! Thanks for sharing, even hear some Pat Metheny licks from 7:46.

  • @tone9930
    @tone9930 2 роки тому +5

    Vet dit! Heer en meester op gitaar. Ik hoor zelfs even n Pat Metheny stukje lol.

  • @prog1962
    @prog1962 4 роки тому +25

    A lesson in musicality for modern guitarplayers

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  4 роки тому +4

      YES !! Best wishes BSR

    • @George.Andrews.
      @George.Andrews. Рік тому +2

      I totally agree . Jan is a beautiful musician first and in my mind the best at using a guitar to broadcast his wonderful music . The sound of the lute brings memories of FOCUS back to me
      I saw them live in 1972 . I was 12 years old and my friends thought the bay city rollers were good. I had three albums on eight track and a small battery powered player. I didn't know I was listening to the best.

  • @StringsOfAndersen
    @StringsOfAndersen Рік тому +5

    I can highly recommend the album "ELI" witch Jan is quoting a lot here in this video. Probably one of the best kept secrets full amazing songs

    • @mikejones-go8vz
      @mikejones-go8vz Рік тому +2

      Still one of my most played albums which I bought when it first came out!

    • @pongosnodgrass7014
      @pongosnodgrass7014 4 місяці тому +1

      Issued as "Jan Akkerman & Kaz Lux - Eli" his old vocalist pal from Brainbox

  • @RICCARDOREARDON
    @RICCARDOREARDON 9 місяців тому +3

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE UNCLE~MR.JAN AKKERMAN.. HE IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE GUITARIST.. I AM 57 YEAR'S OF AGE.. I STILL FIND HIM FASCINATING..
    THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS VIDEO..

  • @mokavadasz428
    @mokavadasz428 3 роки тому +4

    Who are the two fuckin' dislikers????

  • @gabrielaespinoza1119
    @gabrielaespinoza1119 Рік тому +4

    Gracias por compartir esta maravilla.

  • @herbertdarick7693
    @herbertdarick7693 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for putting this on UA-cam. I have been listening to music for many years and I believe Jan has something interesting to say here.

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you and we're glad that you like it. Best musical wishes BSR1

  • @pinball1970
    @pinball1970 Рік тому +2

    Another planet, i came looking for Lute and found this!

  • @amatrixa2923
    @amatrixa2923 2 місяці тому +1

    As soon as he touches a guitar I get immediate chills. I absolutely love Jan!!

  • @Quinceps
    @Quinceps 11 місяців тому +3

    One of the best records of his monstrous skills!

  • @johnmatheson2760
    @johnmatheson2760 6 місяців тому

    He reminds me of Pat Metheney, which is an extreme compliment, I assure you.

  • @Quinceps
    @Quinceps 6 місяців тому

    Twenty f…ing minutes… The audience was frozen.

  • @robotgoose225
    @robotgoose225 7 місяців тому +1

    Loved me a mess around with the harmoniser, back in the day, mind... this is jedi level 'messin' though...❤😎

  • @TheAndrei1960able
    @TheAndrei1960able 3 роки тому +3

    Very good guitar, thanks )

  • @kneh39
    @kneh39 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow ,this makes me proud as Dutch .

  • @yaybestos
    @yaybestos 3 роки тому +3

    Those classic Jam chords ⚡️⚡️⚡️

  • @dirkdarcy6695
    @dirkdarcy6695 Рік тому +2

    Danke für den Upload ! Für mich als jahrzehntelanger Akkerman - Fan ein absoluter Leckerbissen, den ich mir sicher noch einige Male anhören werde. Und was die Qualität anbelangt: Die ist durchaus ordentlich, der Klang ist nicht schlecht. Schade, das der Teil mit Joachim Kühn nicht drauf ist.

  • @mootech230
    @mootech230 4 роки тому +4

    Top, luister al naar hem vanaf m'n 12e en denk zo'n 25 keer live gezien. Prachtige terugblik, als je meer hebt heel errgggggg graaaaaggggg ;)

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  4 роки тому +3

      I know him since FOCUS from the year 1974 live in Frankfurt. A great guitarist.
      Ik ken hem sinds FOCUS uit 1974 in Frankfurt woont. Een geweldige gitarist.
      Translated by Google

    • @mootech230
      @mootech230 4 роки тому +1

      @@Bothsidesrecords1 This is a concert in Kiel with Joachim Kühn, do you have these tracks also? They have also write together Santa Barbara, First and Second dance, soundcloud.com/mo-klunder/a-santa-barbara-first-dance .... soundcloud.com/mo-klunder/b-santa-barbara-second-dance

  • @centipede78
    @centipede78 2 роки тому +1

    Jan Akkerman:
    Harmonies = TOP !
    Solos = Hä ???

  • @DrAgan_tortojed
    @DrAgan_tortojed Рік тому +2

    An informal UK - USA music industry coalition (the media moguls etc.) takes utmost care to - subtly - suppress the greatest musicians originating from other countries. This policy is tailored as to keep many such people "under the radar" so they don't "endanger" big stars of the native English speaking population. Few decades ago, when J. McLaughlin visited former Yugoslavia (he had a good friend living there) he was asked to listen to some local musicians and he was amazed. But, being suggested to support them by helping in organizing their tour(s) through West he just smiled and shook his head and explained how neatly and in a long term (for many years ahead) the venues and media activities are scheduled and the production of the vinyls and CDs is planned ...

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  Рік тому

      What does this statement have to do with this video? Nothing at all !Please do not post any more comments here, otherwise they will be deleted

    • @DrAgan_tortojed
      @DrAgan_tortojed Рік тому

      @@Bothsidesrecords1 Seems like you didn't get the point: I referred to the fact that Jan is almost unknown to the wider audience. Absolutely one of the best guitarists of the Rock-era, yet heavily underestimated, not due to anybody's mistake but quite purposely.

    • @uv77mc85
      @uv77mc85 7 місяців тому

      @@DrAgan_tortojed He is not "unknown" and was voted best guitarist of 1974 by UK public. You may never have heard of him but he was huge in his day

    • @markwroblewski6500
      @markwroblewski6500 4 місяці тому

      @@Bothsidesrecords1 DrAgan_tortojed is 100% right.Akkerman is known only to relatively small audience.Masses are constantly told Clapton/Hendrix are the greatest,but the video shows they are well below Mr Akkerman or Duane Allman [not in the video].

  • @55compost
    @55compost 3 роки тому +3

    Outstanding!

  • @steviesblues
    @steviesblues Місяць тому

    Jan akkerman forever, amazing. ❤

  • @peithkichard
    @peithkichard 4 роки тому +5

    superb !

  • @alvaro1201
    @alvaro1201 Рік тому +1

    tthe thecnique of the right hand is very complicated, plays in the air

  • @reneguillot
    @reneguillot 2 роки тому +2

    superb jan

  • @kleberveridianogoncalvesde6293
    @kleberveridianogoncalvesde6293 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! 🙏

  • @Richardtv1968
    @Richardtv1968 Рік тому +1

    Dutch legend!!

  • @appmarketeer4491
    @appmarketeer4491 Рік тому +1

    I saw him in the Milkyway in Amsterdam same time. He was with a German (not sure) piano player. Never forget that concert.

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  Рік тому +3

      I think it was Joachim Kühn. Best whishes from BSR

    • @appmarketeer4491
      @appmarketeer4491 Рік тому +2

      @@Bothsidesrecords1 I remember they both were smoking joints like crazy in the Milkyway/Amsterdam. At that time in Germany was not possible😅😅

  • @tone9930
    @tone9930 2 роки тому +1

    Danke, dass war sehr kühl ;)

  • @soniaasweet
    @soniaasweet 2 роки тому +1

    💗UJan❤

  • @robotgoose225
    @robotgoose225 7 місяців тому

    Strangest version of Stairway I ever heard 😊

  • @JohnPedant
    @JohnPedant Рік тому

    Absolutely gorgeous, even by Jan's standards.

  • @davidcharles-williams8575
    @davidcharles-williams8575 6 місяців тому

    Loved him since FOCUS III

  • @paulbuxton1326
    @paulbuxton1326 7 місяців тому +1

    Blows guys like Clapton May etc away another class 🇬🇧🎼

    • @markwroblewski6500
      @markwroblewski6500 4 місяці тому

      Akkerman/Duane Allman are in the supreme class.

    • @WFOXY81
      @WFOXY81 3 дні тому

      He does not blow anyone away. This way of “playing” irritates the hell out of me

  • @soniaasweet
    @soniaasweet 3 роки тому +1

    Lindo demais!!!

  • @lukylight
    @lukylight Рік тому

    Spitzenklasse, da steh ich drauf!😃

  • @fvejarcrisostomo
    @fvejarcrisostomo Рік тому

    Hermosos y hermosas hermanos y hermanas de esta tierra tan distante y distinta

  • @thonasjffreitas7398
    @thonasjffreitas7398 4 роки тому +1

    Primeiro van halen, da história do seu tempo.

  • @cheezhead6007
    @cheezhead6007 6 місяців тому

    Wowowow!

  • @fede.rico1
    @fede.rico1 Рік тому

    20:02 😂

  • @ranabirgahir462
    @ranabirgahir462 7 місяців тому

    KOOL Man

  • @sofanr3
    @sofanr3 4 роки тому +1

    Do you have the bit with Joachim Kühn too?

    • @Bothsidesrecords1
      @Bothsidesrecords1  4 роки тому

      Don`t know ? But I`m looking for. Greets

    • @gutmensch9339
      @gutmensch9339 11 місяців тому

      Kann noch jahrzehntelang
      zuhören. Bin erst 74.

  • @simontaylor2319
    @simontaylor2319 Рік тому

    danke schön

  • @egbertvoerman2236
    @egbertvoerman2236 4 роки тому +3

    Wat mooi!

  • @ThinPicks
    @ThinPicks 7 місяців тому

    Thanks a million for this, Jan's been my favourite guitarist since 1972 when Focus turned my brain sideways on BBC'S Old Grey Whistle Test. Still great today!👍