I remember the DON'T ASK ME science-show; I somehow saw it in the 1970's in Canada. And that's radical flute-playing, some kind of over-breathing technique because that's not the normal sound you get out of a flute, right?
My primary school got a flute teacher and taught us all how to play the flute. I did not listen to a word of what he said and instead I spent every moment trying to work out how to play it. So finally I learnt how to play it and stood up on a table and played it but then I got rugby tackled by some bastard. Then instead of treating my concusion my school nearly suspended me..
I watched the entire first season of Saxondale thinking the opening theme was by Jethro Tull (you know, moist flute, etc...), but here it is... Focus!
Wow, I never thought I'd hear this again! Also, I had no idea it was Focus until listening to their cd last night. I'm so glad it was reissued otherwise I may never have stumbled back across this. Our local PBS station used to sign on with this song when I was just a kid & I can still remember every flute note. It was frustrating because nobody knew the tune when I'd try to describe it, but now, it's another tune from my yesterday that I've found!
@tonymontana1974 ZOETERMEER NEXT FRIDAY \o/ woohoo 2nd time to see Thijs live, he is still great ! the whole line up is still as epic as ever ! akkerman is a fantastic guitarist for sure, but focus was his best group.
@alzeNL Nice 1 i have never seen akkerman live if you look at my profile videos i have some videos from when focus played preston guild hall last year and i got a front row ticket. Shame the venue was only about half full but yeh focus live have always been great have a good time next friday mate.
Shame on those who only know this as the theme from Saxondale, but at least progs profile was raised by the show and the character..even if he was just a piss take of dinosaurs like me. Especially his views on post Gabriel Genesis....Focus are Gods
I like Focus. First heard songs about 1972. Have four of their albums. I like earliest work best. They are my third favorite Prog after the Mighty YES, then Renaissance.
Just been watching the box-set of Saxondale....the theme music is ace as is the programme ! Very seventies music.....hippy ! I want his Mustang *sobs*.
its not tulll ............its focus, these guys rule and did a lot of did original stufff ...ask tommy saxondale....he was one of there so called,roadies..........
Very original despite many of you going on about it being "Jethro Tullish" That mouth flute sound was pioneered by Roland Kirk in 1958, a good 10 years before the "jazz flute endemic." Thijs Van leer, Ian Anderson, Ian Mc Donald, Lyn Dobson, Jimmy hastings, Bands like Free, Soft Machine,Golden Earring, Renaissance, Quintessence they all used the flute in that context and started off around the same time. So learn about the music before you start going on about how Jethro Tullish this sounds.
13 People don't know good YAZZ FLUTE (Anchorman Quote) when they hear it lol. There wasn't much flute rock out there, so soak it in along with Tull of course.
@MrPaulwaller70 It's hard to say, both coming to the fore in the '70s. Italian prog rock band PFM and Gentle Giant also used flute. Although GG used EVERYTHING!
@Mogggggpiano To make it even more confusing check out the song Dark Rose by Brainbox, Jan Akkerman's (the guitarist of Focus) previous band. This song has a long flute solo as well and is even older.
I am a Jethro Tull fan as well, and all these songs come to show that the flute is a very rock instrument!
@dutchellene Flutes are quite quiet and difficult to amplify. A microphone too near the mouthpiece and all you hear is heavy breathing! But it was at this time that mics got a lot better, maybe that helped flautists come to the fore in rock. I'll listen to Brainbox if I can find something, thanks for the tip. It's worth listening to early 70s Irish band "Fruup", their keyboard player, Stephen Houston, featured the OBOE quite heavily!
Focus fan also. One of my favorite bands. The most simple music is often the most effective and memorable but the hardest to write. Focus combined a memorable melody with a experimental touch to make timeless music. This melody is great plus that little break/solo at 1.27 is beautful. Focus II is still my favorite piece of them but I have all their albums. Akkerman is one of the only guitarists who's solo's could make me emotional/give me goosebumps.
I've always thought it somewhat bizarre that this (flute solo) was written by guitarist Akkerman, and Sylvia (guitar solo) was written by flute player van Leer - especially as they were also A and B sides of the same single here in the UK!
@mixedmeteor Me too, second year uni - Fragile, Lizard, and Focus 3. Focus are much more than just Hocus Pocus, great composers, Thijs & Jan are great musicians. Saw them live in about 73 in Sydney, a great concert.
@Hitman116 I wouldn't say that Focus are better or worse than Tull. The comparison is inevitable because Anderson and Van Leer both play flute but the music that each band has produced differs in so many other ways that it would be unfair to say one is better than the other. Personally, I like both.
Got to admit, though, that this is a good vid. This is the track that got me into Focus so many years ago along with other high profile numbers such as Hocus Pocus and Sylvia.
Always loved this one and yea I remember the program "Don't Ask Me" this was indeed the theme to it - it aired in our country too - down under in New Zealand. Wicked Musicians. ;-)
Seen them twice this year and once a year for the last 4 years. This track stands out for the exceptional sound Thijs extracts from his flute. Better in smaller venues. Great all round show but they are quite heavy.
Just got back last night from seeing Focus headlining the LEGENDS OF ROCK Tour. They were amazing. Van Leer kind of looks like Uncle Bulgaria the Womble, he tripped over some equipment and the sound technician gallantly jumped onto the stage to help him replace the stuff. Didn't ruin the song though. Total pros. A really good evening of prog rock!
Anyone else going to see them on their classic legends of rock tour this year ? i got my ticket seen them live in manchester 2 or 3 years ago they are outstanding live.
I'm debating it. I haven't seen them live, but tickets are expensive and I'm not totally bowled over by the other two acts featured in the tour. Are they any good?
Honestly there 1 of the best live acts ive ever seen there amazing live. Like you im not bothered about the other 2 bands on the bill im just there for focus. Trust me though they are more than worth the ticket price i got a front row ticket to see them in preston in october and im well looking forward to it.
Thanks for the recommendation. I've now booked tickets for November. Ian Anderson this month, Seth Lakeman in October and Steeleye & Focus in November!
FOCUS were "the Art of Noise" of the 1970's... The House of the King was also the "sig" for two BBC Schools programmes in the 70's "Rendezvous France" and "Treffpunkt Deutschland".
From their first album ( in the netherlands In and Out of Focus) drums, Pierre vd Linden, Bassguitar, Cyril Havermans, Organ and Flute, Thijs van Leer, Leadguitar, Jan Akkerman, In the Netherlands they recieved a Edison for this album
It did. I remember hearing from a schools programme called encounter France, Spain and Germany. I thought it was Jethro Tull, till I found out it was from Focus and was used on a Frank skinner programme about an ex rodio turn pest controller. Don't know the comedy programme
Sounds like medieval, like a juice of Pigeon, or salt. Marching with a Court Jester, going to a road-widening bang festival, is the musical reminiscence here. Also, I think this was the theme tune to a school programme here in England. Makes me feel it.
TVL took up flute from age 11 received a degree for its mastery from Geneva Conservatoire and his father was a pro classical flautist before him. Ian Anderson heard Rolank Kirk totally ripped him off for sound and technique. Where is the comparison. Anderson uses incorrect fingering (self admitted)but blows a happy tune. The argument of honor (spelled wrongly) infests youtube. Why cant people accept that good music is a subjective preference. Thicko's look the word up most cant read/write.
@argusgr I love Focus! But you have to appreciate music as a whole! I love all music, but the 'Poor musical days' are also part of my music tastes aswell! I am not being judgemental, but, you have to move on! Accept all music! I like music from Elgar to Napalm Death! Despite the genre, the MUSICIAN. as you put it, still has a passion for his/her particular genre! Music moves on. & you must move with it! ...........Or be left behind! 44 & still loving the music of Focus! ..& Today!
@martynpank lol, i hear ya man... but napalm death? i cant staaaaaaaand the vocalist lol, so its not for me. but i like how you used napalm death in your example:P
@Relix Nice answer! & you are quite right, I use it as an example! Ok, my other analogy is 'From Gregorian Chant to Gabba'!!! I dislike Modern Country. I hate Meatloaf! .....Well, more Jim Steinman! & US poodle rock, such as Jon Bovi!!!! I have a HUGE vinyl & CD collection.......& you won't believe some of the 'Crap' I have!! Actually, listening to 'Glory Road' by Gillan, as I type!!!
@MrNikHuis No, No, No!!! I don't want respect! I know a good tune when I hear it!!! As I may have mentioned. I have a very, very wide taste in music. .....& 'House of the King' is included!
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More of a compliment to Focus. Jethro is far more talented than focus. I mean Ian anderson could give this guy a whooping in rock flute. Focus is still good though.........just not as good af Jethro!
well...Ian Anderson is fantastic and I love Jethro Tull but I'm not sure that he's better, technically speaking, than Thijs Van Leer, not in the 1970 at least...it's obvious that both the two learnt everything from Rolad Kirk...
Love Focus, love this song, glad to see it up here, but they look so sedate, did someone slip tranquilizers in their water?
Seriously, it is very nice to see these old favorites, I used to have bout 3 of these guy's albums and the melodies are still there for a long time and just came back, every note! Fantastic!
mint, got anymore focus live vids?
nez1114 2 months ago
The 70s! Ready Brek adverts, Spangles, Jackanory, Tank tops, and The Tomorrow People.
ImaniHekima 3 months ago
I remember the DON'T ASK ME science-show; I somehow saw it in the 1970's in Canada. And that's radical flute-playing, some kind of over-breathing technique because that's not the normal sound you get out of a flute, right?
Dracopol 4 months ago
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It was also used as the theme tune to BBC schools language programmes "Rendez-Vous France" and "Treffpunkt Deutschland" shown in the 80's.
Lowerthetone1 5 months ago
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Lowerthetone1 5 months ago
Have you seen the tv show Saxondale? This is the theme music. Funny show, if you get the 70s music references, nah, wrong, funny show all the same:)
And what a fantastic melody, it just soars over the clouds! Happy music!!!
PiaNysTube 5 months ago 3
My primary school got a flute teacher and taught us all how to play the flute. I did not listen to a word of what he said and instead I spent every moment trying to work out how to play it. So finally I learnt how to play it and stood up on a table and played it but then I got rugby tackled by some bastard. Then instead of treating my concusion my school nearly suspended me..
But it was WELL WORTH IT:D
froandabanjo 5 months ago 5
@froandabanjo Great story that!!
malcolmbryant 4 months ago in playlist 1970s
@froandabanjo Ah the joys of mastering a piece of music only to be f*cked over by some meat head twit. Happy Dayz.
adzy166 2 weeks ago
me hace acordar al juego de sega "sunset riders" (sega video game)
LeanElP2351 6 months ago
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LeanElP2351 6 months ago
Reminds me of Camel's 'Rhayader'
Hiddosch 6 months ago
House of The KIng was the opening theme and Hocus Pocus was the closing theme
So FOCUS all the way
I am watching the Saxondale DVD's now - they are brilliantly funny !!
hulldanfan 7 months ago
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MCMLXIXwasagoodyear 7 months ago
I watched the entire first season of Saxondale thinking the opening theme was by Jethro Tull (you know, moist flute, etc...), but here it is... Focus!
MCMLXIXwasagoodyear 7 months ago
Drummer looks well impressed. This was also the theme music for Saxondale in the UK starring Steve Coogan, a much underrated comedy.
NikLePage 8 months ago
Wow, I never thought I'd hear this again! Also, I had no idea it was Focus until listening to their cd last night. I'm so glad it was reissued otherwise I may never have stumbled back across this. Our local PBS station used to sign on with this song when I was just a kid & I can still remember every flute note. It was frustrating because nobody knew the tune when I'd try to describe it, but now, it's another tune from my yesterday that I've found!
wawawis 8 months ago
also tv show for schools encounter france
boyinblue3500 8 months ago
TUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNE!!!!!!!
rossmurphy80 9 months ago
If you get a chance go see em live there still a great live band.
tonymontana1974 10 months ago
@tonymontana1974 ZOETERMEER NEXT FRIDAY \o/ woohoo 2nd time to see Thijs live, he is still great ! the whole line up is still as epic as ever ! akkerman is a fantastic guitarist for sure, but focus was his best group.
alzeNL 8 months ago
@alzeNL Nice 1 i have never seen akkerman live if you look at my profile videos i have some videos from when focus played preston guild hall last year and i got a front row ticket. Shame the venue was only about half full but yeh focus live have always been great have a good time next friday mate.
tonymontana1974 8 months ago
Tommy Saxondale lives on
capnbloodeye 11 months ago 10
Gosta muito
georgianwindow 11 months ago
Shame on those who only know this as the theme from Saxondale, but at least progs profile was raised by the show and the character..even if he was just a piss take of dinosaurs like me. Especially his views on post Gabriel Genesis....Focus are Gods
Vevey2004 11 months ago
I like Focus. First heard songs about 1972. Have four of their albums. I like earliest work best. They are my third favorite Prog after the Mighty YES, then Renaissance.
SeattleLA 1 year ago
Also check out Jethro Tull's 'Living in the Past'.
ImahGoer 1 year ago
Just been watching the box-set of Saxondale....the theme music is ace as is the programme ! Very seventies music.....hippy ! I want his Mustang *sobs*.
ImahGoer 1 year ago
its not tulll ............its focus, these guys rule and did a lot of did original stufff ...ask tommy saxondale....he was one of there so called,roadies..........
jeffsdolphin 1 year ago
Finally.....the saxondale theme........YEAAAAA kick but
jeffsdolphin 1 year ago
Very original despite many of you going on about it being "Jethro Tullish" That mouth flute sound was pioneered by Roland Kirk in 1958, a good 10 years before the "jazz flute endemic." Thijs Van leer, Ian Anderson, Ian Mc Donald, Lyn Dobson, Jimmy hastings, Bands like Free, Soft Machine,Golden Earring, Renaissance, Quintessence they all used the flute in that context and started off around the same time. So learn about the music before you start going on about how Jethro Tullish this sounds.
elviss 1 year ago 2
@elviss Not Free
elviss 1 year ago
@elviss
Well put.
JonP1961 1 year ago
13 People don't know good YAZZ FLUTE (Anchorman Quote) when they hear it lol. There wasn't much flute rock out there, so soak it in along with Tull of course.
TeamSancheZz 1 year ago
School days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
milbury55 1 year ago
man that drummer just sitst there no motion at all except for his hands :P
SCHneeWill 1 year ago
A beautiful melody, and yes, Tullish indeed !
vintagezigg 1 year ago
Ongelofelijk
eydiot909 1 year ago
This rocks!
Mrvoodooboy89 1 year ago
This guy can try, but Ian Anderson is the only one who can play the flute and still look badass
matheusdf1234 1 year ago
I can't stop listening to Focus they sound sooo good I will have to go & see them Live
lessmosquito 1 year ago
Que gran grupo...FOCUS!!!, deberian denunciar a los que se hacen pasar por ellos, FRAUDULENTOS!!!, magnifica interpretacion...
fisiorobot 1 year ago
just saw focus in Cardiff at the globe club, they were sooo very very good..happy days are here again!!
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fittingciobb 1 year ago
I wish Focus were more popular in USA.
SeattleLA 1 year ago 2
Yayyyyyyyyyyy a flutist in a rock band xD
Crishaana 1 year ago
EXCUSE MY IGNORANCE BUT DID THESE OR JETHRO TULL FIRST USE THE FLUTE
MrPaulwaller70 1 year ago
@MrPaulwaller70 It's hard to say, both coming to the fore in the '70s. Italian prog rock band PFM and Gentle Giant also used flute. Although GG used EVERYTHING!
Mogggggpiano 1 year ago
@Mogggggpiano To make it even more confusing check out the song Dark Rose by Brainbox, Jan Akkerman's (the guitarist of Focus) previous band. This song has a long flute solo as well and is even older.
I am a Jethro Tull fan as well, and all these songs come to show that the flute is a very rock instrument!
dutchellene 1 year ago
@dutchellene Flutes are quite quiet and difficult to amplify. A microphone too near the mouthpiece and all you hear is heavy breathing! But it was at this time that mics got a lot better, maybe that helped flautists come to the fore in rock. I'll listen to Brainbox if I can find something, thanks for the tip. It's worth listening to early 70s Irish band "Fruup", their keyboard player, Stephen Houston, featured the OBOE quite heavily!
Mogggggpiano 1 year ago
Very Tommy Saxondalish
agentgooner007 1 year ago
Focus fan also. One of my favorite bands. The most simple music is often the most effective and memorable but the hardest to write. Focus combined a memorable melody with a experimental touch to make timeless music. This melody is great plus that little break/solo at 1.27 is beautful. Focus II is still my favorite piece of them but I have all their albums. Akkerman is one of the only guitarists who's solo's could make me emotional/give me goosebumps.
royalsteven 1 year ago
pan pie ... the faggid tree must end!
ubuntuguruCOZA 1 year ago
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Indeed this should be my favourite instrumental song perchance without consider Jethro tull.
rpsalazar84 1 year ago
Indeed this should be my favourite instrumental song perchance without consider Jethro tull.
rpsalazar84 1 year ago
de intro van Jan Akkerman is elke keer weer kippevel!!
dinkeldal 1 year ago
Ancora Focus
wewelltv 1 year ago
Ancora Focus
wewelltv 1 year ago
And the theme from Saxondale!
strangled68 1 year ago
I've always thought it somewhat bizarre that this (flute solo) was written by guitarist Akkerman, and Sylvia (guitar solo) was written by flute player van Leer - especially as they were also A and B sides of the same single here in the UK!
Owdfolkie 1 year ago
This is one of my faves on Focus 3 - never knew this vid existed!!! you rock. I still have the vinyl!
mixedmeteor 1 year ago
@mixedmeteor Me too, second year uni - Fragile, Lizard, and Focus 3. Focus are much more than just Hocus Pocus, great composers, Thijs & Jan are great musicians. Saw them live in about 73 in Sydney, a great concert.
lensdarkly 1 year ago
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they are better than Tull. musicianship alone. nobody beats Jan Akkerman
Hitman116 1 year ago
they are better than Tull. musicianship alone. nobody beats Jan Akkerman
Hitman116 1 year ago
@Hitman116 I wouldn't say that Focus are better or worse than Tull. The comparison is inevitable because Anderson and Van Leer both play flute but the music that each band has produced differs in so many other ways that it would be unfair to say one is better than the other. Personally, I like both.
Got to admit, though, that this is a good vid. This is the track that got me into Focus so many years ago along with other high profile numbers such as Hocus Pocus and Sylvia.
mistie710 1 year ago
era anche la sigla di non ricordo più che cosa alla radio nazionale negli anni '70...c'è qualcuno che si ricorda?
MrFulvietto58 1 year ago
sweet song i got it on a record :D
megasam10000 1 year ago
Theme for the BBC's 'Saxondale' too!
stingerdelux 1 year ago
@stingerdelux I meant to vote you up but slipped. I am so sorry...
mgmockett 1 year ago
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made a custom ringtone for my Blackberry 0:13 on tube 2tone(.)com
ravanomcom 1 year ago
I'm sure this was also the theme tune for those French language programmes on ITV on Sunday mornings, too.
ShutUpYouMong 1 year ago
bellissima
farlocco92 1 year ago
Thys van Leer can really play the flute
locomotive1804 1 year ago 14
@locomotive1804 yeah - I bet Ian Anderson is losing loads of sleep over it
sockington1 7 months ago
@locomotive1804 Jan Akkerman can realy play the guitar ^^ greetz
15waq1e3w2 5 months ago
such an epic melody
stoeltjes 1 year ago 11
Always loved this one and yea I remember the program "Don't Ask Me" this was indeed the theme to it - it aired in our country too - down under in New Zealand. Wicked Musicians. ;-)
synphl 1 year ago 2
drummer is messi!!!
farlocco92 1 year ago
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seriously gay driving music
WKaliberr 2 years ago
@WKaliberr
What an ignorant sucker!, go and listen to your manly music if that is what you are looking for, or needing.
temukaze 1 year ago
"Top Gear - Seriously Cool Driving Music"
kubkowy2 2 years ago
Me fascina ¡¡¡¡¡
Focus es genial
Is a fantastic progrock band
Mundarkmi 2 years ago
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sounds like the pan-flute bands from southpark
AndreasZimmerman 2 years ago
dude....
you serial?
Totesje 2 years ago
Loving it! :-D Something about it
PeteGeeza86 2 years ago
brill love them
dave44t 2 years ago
Seen them twice this year and once a year for the last 4 years. This track stands out for the exceptional sound Thijs extracts from his flute. Better in smaller venues. Great all round show but they are quite heavy.
AdBlinks 2 years ago 3
simply the best ever band ever ever ever
biggygasser 2 years ago 3
WOOOO ! Are they still goin'? Lucky people to have seen them recently!
Buggerlugz000 2 years ago 2
ja ein wirklich schöner song
yes, a very nice song
wowfireballstudios 2 years ago 2
Pretty fab!
borgduck 2 years ago
yes!
wowfireballstudios 2 years ago
voll gut :D
massi1904 2 years ago
I was fortunate enough to see them play last night. Fantastic gig, one of the best I've seen.
The question that seems to be on many peoples minds is, will we ever see Thijs and Jan do a Focus gig again ?
yugheliblastg 2 years ago
Just got back last night from seeing Focus headlining the LEGENDS OF ROCK Tour. They were amazing. Van Leer kind of looks like Uncle Bulgaria the Womble, he tripped over some equipment and the sound technician gallantly jumped onto the stage to help him replace the stuff. Didn't ruin the song though. Total pros. A really good evening of prog rock!
sonofherne 2 years ago
I saw them with Steenhoven two months ago. Great guitarist. And one of the best concert I have ever seen.
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robvanvelzen 2 years ago
Pity Jan Ackermaan doesnt play with them(or does he?)
jackiejayetv 2 years ago
If jan ackermaan is the guitar player with the beard then no he dosent play live with them any more.
tonymontana1974 2 years ago
Yea i know he fell out with Thijs van thingie years ago,shame still got that classic 'Slyvia/Hocus Pocus track from OGWT. awesome
jackiejayetv 2 years ago
no, he unfortunately doesn't
ViluR123 2 years ago
No. I'm a friend of Jan. He does not play with Thijs van Leer.
phoenixw2 2 years ago
one of my all time favs
stringz63 2 years ago
Anyone else going to see them on their classic legends of rock tour this year ? i got my ticket seen them live in manchester 2 or 3 years ago they are outstanding live.
tonymontana1974 2 years ago
I'm debating it. I haven't seen them live, but tickets are expensive and I'm not totally bowled over by the other two acts featured in the tour. Are they any good?
sonofherne 2 years ago
Full of energy... they never play anything the same way twice! Well worth the trip.
Owdfolkie 2 years ago
Honestly there 1 of the best live acts ive ever seen there amazing live. Like you im not bothered about the other 2 bands on the bill im just there for focus. Trust me though they are more than worth the ticket price i got a front row ticket to see them in preston in october and im well looking forward to it.
tonymontana1974 2 years ago
Thanks for the recommendation. I've now booked tickets for November. Ian Anderson this month, Seth Lakeman in October and Steeleye & Focus in November!
sonofherne 2 years ago
Ok, well I saw all three last year. I have t say i'm a massive Groundhogs fan, and they are great, you should check them out before you go.
Wishbne Ash (or rather Martin Turner's...) were amazing, completely blew me away.
Then Focus completed one of the best gigs i have seen to date. It's more than worth the ticket price....
cdmacdonald2112 2 years ago
nice tune
TheTRoxby123 2 years ago
Oh my never seen this video before. But the music is genious like always. Get their greatest hits it's excellent. Or rather get all their albums -_-
royalsteven 2 years ago 2
They love the weed
ZACfromSCB 2 years ago
Thijs van leer!! (with this guy i've had a jamsession on school:O )
Jan akkerman!!
nickofzo 2 years ago 18
@nickofzo wouw, das pas vet
RichardDeDappere 1 year ago 2
@nickofzo Your way too lucky. I'm only 23 and he is my favourite "contemporary rock composer" if you will. Would love to jam with Thijs any day
EirikEmil 1 year ago
@EirikEmil everyone has luck, but this time it was mine.
nickofzo 1 year ago
@nickofzo Your way too lucky. I'm only 23 and he is my favourite "contemporary rock composer" if you will. Would love to jam with Thijs any day
EirikEmil 1 year ago
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nickofzo 2 years ago
es perfecta la cancion
mi favorita de echo
kisiera apreander
a tocarla
¡IS BEAUTIFULL!!!!!!!
itzy92 2 years ago 2
I remember this being the 'link' music between the schools progs, with the countdown analogue clock face.
kara1464 2 years ago
Thank you for reminding me.I love this song,but just had trouble remembering where I had heard it.
daharkin 2 years ago
Angelo Branduardi copies this song in his " il giocatore di biliardo" ; listen it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's the same.
VanHelsingHomer 2 years ago
no its not, its bet middler "did you now your my hero" slow version (lol) middle section maybe
im off out back to shoot myself for knowing that
scaresdale 2 years ago
come back Tommy Saxondale.
ecc84 2 years ago 3
FOCUS were "the Art of Noise" of the 1970's... The House of the King was also the "sig" for two BBC Schools programmes in the 70's "Rendezvous France" and "Treffpunkt Deutschland".
BioWolf73 2 years ago 3
wheres magnus pyke?
BOOSHBOYDOM 2 years ago
hes on the flute
peachy901 2 years ago
That's Thijs van Leer, not Magnus Pyke!
brainndamage 2 years ago
i realised that as soon as I put the comment but was too lazy 2 change it :P
peachy901 2 years ago
very jethro tullish
Busbysbabe 2 years ago 22
That's because Jethro Tull recorded it... Focus got there first, though, by writing it!!
Owdfolkie 2 years ago
Jethro Tull never recorded it.. Where the hell did you get that from? LOL.
PeterTRFC 2 years ago
@Busbysbabe Even better than Jethro Tull
Harald136 1 year ago
@Busbysbabe Damned right! But, Focus, better, in my eyes!
martynpank 1 year ago
@Busbysbabe Must be the flute!
martynpank 1 year ago
@Busbysbabe Ian Anderson learned by Thijs van Leer :-)
Rhinedragon 1 year ago
@Busbysbabe ..není to nic ,,je to najhoršia muzika akú kedy som počul.
tibor437 1 year ago
From their first album ( in the netherlands In and Out of Focus) drums, Pierre vd Linden, Bassguitar, Cyril Havermans, Organ and Flute, Thijs van Leer, Leadguitar, Jan Akkerman, In the Netherlands they recieved a Edison for this album
budelke 2 years ago
saxondale rules
fleamarket3000 2 years ago
even if Tommy Saxondale is just a "bitova dick"
welcome to dick club
afteq 2 years ago 2
beastinnnnnnnnnnng
edwardmartin643 2 years ago
yea i like this beter than jethro this song is amazing
zatoichidourden 2 years ago 2
dont forget its also used for the theme tune of british comedy saxondale!
rlang23 2 years ago
saxondale rules!! never heard of this tune till i watched saxondale i absolutely adore steve coogan!
sabrinakay89 2 years ago
Hahaha, I also remember they used 'Hocus Pocus' on Saxondale's end credits.
Sangrenegra9 2 years ago
awesome, i love the dutch, so "out there"
northernscrew1 2 years ago 2
The science program that used this was called 'Dont Ask Me' (ran from '74 to '78)
The comedy show about the ex-roadie was with Steve Coogan (not Frank Skinner) and was called Saxondale
hulldanfan 2 years ago
thanx.
eagled96 2 years ago
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terrymarquart 3 years ago
OMG they did this song!!! I forgot this song existed. Love the melody.
alroy67 3 years ago 2
It did. I remember hearing from a schools programme called encounter France, Spain and Germany. I thought it was Jethro Tull, till I found out it was from Focus and was used on a Frank skinner programme about an ex rodio turn pest controller. Don't know the comedy programme
13042125 2 years ago
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sonofherne 2 years ago
5***** Thankyou for posting!!!
peterwilliamham 3 years ago
Sounds like medieval, like a juice of Pigeon, or salt. Marching with a Court Jester, going to a road-widening bang festival, is the musical reminiscence here. Also, I think this was the theme tune to a school programme here in England. Makes me feel it.
mcan4287 3 years ago
this is great!
lilyallenSux 3 years ago
fucking good ... I saw focus in Brasil..
leibeldaniel 3 years ago 3
TVL took up flute from age 11 received a degree for its mastery from Geneva Conservatoire and his father was a pro classical flautist before him. Ian Anderson heard Rolank Kirk totally ripped him off for sound and technique. Where is the comparison. Anderson uses incorrect fingering (self admitted)but blows a happy tune. The argument of honor (spelled wrongly) infests youtube. Why cant people accept that good music is a subjective preference. Thicko's look the word up most cant read/write.
grumpyoldefart 3 years ago
The Hobbit+flute=rock.
mstheroff 3 years ago
damn ! i miss MUSICIANS with capital letters like this guys ! we r live in poor musical days :( no fantasy no passion no vision.
thnks for the video is a legacy.
argusgr 3 years ago 19
@argusgr hey man if u listen to European folk metal there are really good musicians playing amazing instruments
dietroch5150 1 year ago
@argusgr I love Focus! But you have to appreciate music as a whole! I love all music, but the 'Poor musical days' are also part of my music tastes aswell! I am not being judgemental, but, you have to move on! Accept all music! I like music from Elgar to Napalm Death! Despite the genre, the MUSICIAN. as you put it, still has a passion for his/her particular genre! Music moves on. & you must move with it! ...........Or be left behind! 44 & still loving the music of Focus! ..& Today!
martynpank 1 year ago
@martynpank lol, i hear ya man... but napalm death? i cant staaaaaaaand the vocalist lol, so its not for me. but i like how you used napalm death in your example:P
Relix 1 year ago
@Relix Nice answer! & you are quite right, I use it as an example! Ok, my other analogy is 'From Gregorian Chant to Gabba'!!! I dislike Modern Country. I hate Meatloaf! .....Well, more Jim Steinman! & US poodle rock, such as Jon Bovi!!!! I have a HUGE vinyl & CD collection.......& you won't believe some of the 'Crap' I have!! Actually, listening to 'Glory Road' by Gillan, as I type!!!
martynpank 1 year ago
@martynpank
respect for your way of respecting the musicians
MrNikHuis 1 year ago
@MrNikHuis No, No, No!!! I don't want respect! I know a good tune when I hear it!!! As I may have mentioned. I have a very, very wide taste in music. .....& 'House of the King' is included!
martynpank 1 year ago
Saxondale!!!
JamesDublin 3 years ago 3
The first few times I heard this I thought it was the Tull as well :o
mike65ie 3 years ago
super sound from this Dutch group!
regentv980 3 years ago 6
outstanding someone even thought it was j Tull ...quite a compliment !
klnine 3 years ago
Hell yeah, that's a major compliment to Jethro Tull. Quite an honor really.
:)
indivum 3 years ago
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More of a compliment to Focus. Jethro is far more talented than focus. I mean Ian anderson could give this guy a whooping in rock flute. Focus is still good though.........just not as good af Jethro!
smellybutts3 3 years ago
I guess/I am sure English selfwanker never listened to all Thijs van Leer's records..
okkith64 3 years ago
well...Ian Anderson is fantastic and I love Jethro Tull but I'm not sure that he's better, technically speaking, than Thijs Van Leer, not in the 1970 at least...it's obvious that both the two learnt everything from Rolad Kirk...
gattazzogrigio 3 years ago
I have to second you on that. Ian is the king of the flute and rock music in general. Focus is still brilliant though
garfunkle8000 3 years ago
lo mejor de la musica es como estar en una estrella y ver el mundo desde alli, fumando algo suave y tomando un buen vino blanco
rober36aboga 3 years ago
I saw them on a recent UK gig - they are still great and quiet mad - but you need to be to play such eccentric rock music :)
HammondR100 3 years ago
Love Focus, love this song, glad to see it up here, but they look so sedate, did someone slip tranquilizers in their water?
Seriously, it is very nice to see these old favorites, I used to have bout 3 of these guy's albums and the melodies are still there for a long time and just came back, every note! Fantastic!
themountainviewguy 3 years ago