HAMBURGER CONCERTO

Focus

Symphonic Prog

4.25 | 1143 ratings

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Being Dutch, I knew about Focus and specifically Thijs van Leer and Jan Akkermans. I knew Hocus Pocus. I also knew they were famous in the 70s.

But while I enjoyed discovering the works of acts like Yes, Pink Floyd and King Crimson I ignored Focus altogether. I couldn't imagine their output would be approaching these greats.

Then I saw the top 100 of this site and HAD to listen to Hamburger Concerto. I am happy I did.

This is a great album. What a great musicianship. I am in awe of Akkerman's skills on guitar. It's no wonder he became the worlds best guitarist in 73. A heavily contended category those days.

Delitae Musicae opens the album and is a nice piece to set the tone 8/10

Harem Scarem is a variation of Hocus Focus. One that works great. I love the energy of the song 9/10

La Cathedrale De Strasbourg is beautiful. 10/10

Birth is a highlight. This instrumental has so many great guitar escapes from Akkermnas. It is a joy to listen to. 10/10

Hamburger Concerto is a beautiful 20-minute piece that feels like it's much shorter. 10/10

Early Birth is a variation to Birth and almost as great 9/10

I decided to change the rating from 4 to 5 stars. Focus is absolute magic.

WJA-K | 5/5 | 2022-1-7

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