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Subject: 81115
Posted: May 01 2012 at 10:15

Originally posted by richardh

I am most familiar with House Of The King through school about 35 years ago. You would assemble to watch some eduactional progamme and House Of The King was the theme music for schools TV. I didn't have a clue who it was until many years later I got a Focus compilation. It was nice to hear it again even though I will always associate it with school!

Funny, my case is similar:

In the late 60's in Perú, there was a vinyl floor called PISOPAK, and the theme of the TV advertising  was The House of the King.

It was rare because Rock was almost banned in Perú due to the "Gobierno Revolucionario de las Fuerzas Armadas" of General Velazco, The Nacional Service of Intelligence (paradoxical name for the brutish censorship) checked that Rock wasn't played in schools or TV, but it's told that they convinced the censors that it was played with quena (Peruvian wooden flute), so the Government said nothing.

I loved the song. and always reminds me of my childhood.

Iván
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 10:15:01 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4499187#4499187 Focus The Shorts : I am most familiar with House... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498952#4498952 Author: richardh
Subject: 81115
Posted: May 01 2012 at 01:23

I am most familiar with House Of The King through school about 35 years ago. You would assemble to watch some eduactional progamme and House Of The King was the theme music for schools TV. I didn't have a clue who it was until many years later I got a Focus compilation. It was nice to hear it again even though I will always associate it with school!

Edited by richardh - May 01 2012 at 01:23]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 01:23:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498952#4498952 Focus The Shorts : I forgot, The House of the King... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498735#4498735 Author: Ivan_Melgar_M
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 30 2012 at 16:15

I forgot, The House of the King also has a story.

The guys were recording for several days the "In and Out of Focus" album, but the inspiration was dry. They were missing some minutes to complete the album and the producer was behind them. One morning they came early and started to jam and voila, The House of the King was there. They recorded it with the personnel at the studio and when the producer came, he was angry, he said this song should not be in the album because they had bypassed him, and he grabbed the tape.

I don't know if they refused to make a new song (Akkerman  had  a strong character) or the producer changed his mind, but the song was included and it was the only hit of the album.

The sad part is that 90% of the people who have listened it believe it's a Jethro Tull song.

Iván
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:15:21 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498735#4498735 Focus The Shorts : Sylvia http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498619#4498619 Author: The-Winkler
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 30 2012 at 13:38

Sylvia]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:38:46 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498619#4498619 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by richardh Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498601#4498601 Author: Dellinger
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 30 2012 at 13:22

Originally posted by richardh

Originally posted by Dellinger

Originally posted by richardh

Its a real shame that their recent albums get completely ignored but never mind
 

I voted House Of The King but could easily have gone for Sylvia which has one of the best guitar melodies ever.

 
I guess it doesn't help that their albums are rather difficult to find. I have all of the Jan Akkerman albums (as far as I know), but it was rather difficult to get them. By then I thought I already had them all, but then found out they had been releasing albums after Jan Akkerman left, but since for me he is such an amazing guitar player, and it's rather difficult to get the albums, I just thought it would be easier to stop where I was, and assume that without Akkerman they wouldn't be as great (their last or last two albums with Akkerman, the Mother Focus and Ship of Memories, were already much weaker than what they'd done before, anyway).



 

They are good albums.Maybe not earth shattering but not deserving of being ignored totally (which is usually the case).

 

I love Akkerman as well. Seen him live a couple of times.One of the best guitarists ever.


Lucky you.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:22:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498601#4498601 Focus The Shorts : For those who voted Sylvia,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498479#4498479 Author: Ivan_Melgar_M
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 30 2012 at 11:06

For those who voted Sylvia, this song has an interesting story:

The original name of he song was: "I thought I could do Everything on my own, I was always stripping the Town Alone" and had lyrics.

The song was written by Thijs before he joined Focus. On those days he worked with another young man and two girls as chorus for two famous crooners in Holland named Ramses Shaffy and Liesbeth List.

During the show of this musicians, the kids in the chorus were allowed to sing one song each one, and one of the girls (Sylvia Alberts) had a song that Thijs didn't liked. So one day he wrote "I thought I could do Everything on my own, I was always stripping the Town Alone" for her, but Sylvia hated the song, so he took it and saved it for a better moment.

When they were recording FOCUS III, side one was missing like 4 minutes and nobody had a song, so Thijs remembered the song he wrote for Sylvia Alberts, deleted the lyrics, changed the name  and included it in the album. he rest is well known, Sylvia was the biggest world hit they had until that moment.

Iván.






Edited by Ivan_Melgar_M - April 30 2012 at 11:08]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:06:46 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498479#4498479 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by Dellinger Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498429#4498429 Author: richardh
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 30 2012 at 09:53

Originally posted by Dellinger

Originally posted by richardh

Its a real shame that their recent albums get completely ignored but never mind
 

I voted House Of The King but could easily have gone for Sylvia which has one of the best guitar melodies ever.

 


I guess it doesn't help that their albums are rather difficult to find. I have all of the Jan Akkerman albums (as far as I know), but it was rather difficult to get them. By then I thought I already had them all, but then found out they had been releasing albums after Jan Akkerman left, but since for me he is such an amazing guitar player, and it's rather difficult to get the albums, I just thought it would be easier to stop where I was, and assume that without Akkerman they wouldn't be as great (their last or last two albums with Akkerman, the Mother Focus and Ship of Memories, were already much weaker than what they'd done before, anyway).
 
They are good albums.Maybe not earth shattering but not deserving of being ignored totally (which is usually the case).
 
I love Akkerman as well. Seen him live a couple of times.One of the best guitarists ever.
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:53:36 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498429#4498429 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by BarryGlibbC'mon... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498140#4498140 Author: Dellinger
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 29 2012 at 21:50

Originally posted by BarryGlibb

C'mon you guys..BIRTH is an absolute gem. Have a listen to it and then Hocus Pocus. 
I am sure Birth will win out.
I can't get rid of this underlined italicised type!!!!!!!


Indeed, I love Birth too. Hocus Pocus rocks, but Birth is really beautiful.

Edited by Dellinger - April 30 2012 at 13:20]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:50:55 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4498140#4498140 Focus The Shorts : Sylvia! http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4497272#4497272 Author: colorofmoney91
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 28 2012 at 20:13

Sylvia!]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:13:39 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4497272#4497272 Focus The Shorts : C'mon you guys..BIRTH is... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4497249#4497249 Author: BarryGlibb
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 28 2012 at 19:17

C'mon you guys..BIRTH is an absolute gem. Have a listen to it and then Hocus Pocus. 

I am sure Birth will win out.

I can't get rid of this underlined italicised type!!!!!!!
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:17:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4497249#4497249 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by richardhIts... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4497120#4497120 Author: Dellinger
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 28 2012 at 14:11

Originally posted by richardh

Its a real shame that their recent albums get completely ignored but never mind
 

I voted House Of The King but could easily have gone for Sylvia which has one of the best guitar melodies ever.

 


I guess it doesn't help that their albums are rather difficult to find. I have all of the Jan Akkerman albums (as far as I know), but it was rather difficult to get them. By then I thought I already had them all, but then found out they had been releasing albums after Jan Akkerman left, but since for me he is such an amazing guitar player, and it's rather difficult to get the albums, I just thought it would be easier to stop where I was, and assume that without Akkerman they wouldn't be as great (their last or last two albums with Akkerman, the Mother Focus and Ship of Memories, were already much weaker than what they'd done before, anyway).]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:11:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4497120#4497120 Focus The Shorts : Sylvia http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496831#4496831 Author: Harold-The-Barrel
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 28 2012 at 02:38

Sylvia]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:38:15 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496831#4496831 Focus The Shorts : Its a real shame that their recent... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496822#4496822 Author: richardh
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 28 2012 at 02:24

Its a real shame that their recent albums get completely ignored but never mind
 
I voted House Of The King but could easily have gone for Sylvia which has one of the best guitar melodies ever.
 
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:24:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496822#4496822 Focus The Shorts : Anonymous is a bit too long to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496817#4496817 Author: ten years after
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 28 2012 at 02:17

Anonymous is a bit too long to count as a "short".

I voted for Sylvia on this list for various reasons.
 
Three of the short tracks on the first album (Focus vocal, Mescaline and Why Dream) are worthy of inclusion on this list. 
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:17:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496817#4496817 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by Gandalff Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496637#4496637 Author: Dellinger
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 27 2012 at 18:37

Originally posted by Gandalff

Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M

Originally posted by Gandalff

Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M

Would be unfair to mix short tracks with epics, so here you have the shorts by the great Dutch band Focus..

Now I have to think between House of the King, Sylvia, Harem Scarem and La Cathdral De Strasbourg.


Iván


PS: Went with The House of the King, masterpiece of flute and bass often attributed to Jethro Tull.

Where are Focus The Middles?LOL


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That´s easy. Overshadowed by Hocus Pocus, genial and timeless musical joke.


Indeed!!!
Hocus Pocus must be about the only "Joke" song I really love. Brilliant.]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:37:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496637#4496637 Focus The Shorts : Birth, easily http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496599#4496599 Author: Mista-Gordie
Subject: 81115
Posted: April 27 2012 at 17:15

Birth, easily]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:15:39 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4496599#4496599 Focus The Shorts : The awesome Carnival Fugue, of... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280651#4280651 Author: Badabec
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 14 2011 at 06:45

The awesome Carnival Fugue, of course.]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:45:02 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280651#4280651 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by LudwigBrahmsWhere&#039;s... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280647#4280647 Author: irrelevant
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 14 2011 at 06:33

Originally posted by LudwigBrahms

Where's the love for Focus III? It's so melodic and Akkerman's guitar crescendos beautifully into that main theme that I just love. That's always been one of my favorites and would definitely be the one I'd vote for if this poll would let me.

It's a great track. 
]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:33:56 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280647#4280647 Focus The Shorts : Where&#039;s the love for Focus... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280210#4280210 Author: LudwigBrahms
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 15:44

Where's the love for Focus III? It's so melodic and Akkerman's guitar crescendos beautifully into that main theme that I just love. That's always been one of my favorites and would definitely be the one I'd vote for if this poll would let me.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:44:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280210#4280210 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280107#4280107 Author: Gandalff
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 14:03

Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M

Originally posted by Gandalff

Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M

Would be unfair to mix short tracks with epics, so here you have the shorts by the great Dutch band Focus..

Now I have to think between House of the King, Sylvia, Harem Scarem and La Cathdral De Strasbourg.

Iván

PS: Went with The House of the King, masterpiece of flute and bass often attributed to Jethro Tull.
Where are Focus The Middles?LOL

Now, I can't understand that Delitae Musicae and Harem Scarem don't have a vote.

Iván
That´s easy. Overshadowed by Hocus Pocus, genial and timeless musical joke.
]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:03:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280107#4280107 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by Gandalff Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280083#4280083 Author: Ivan_Melgar_M
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 13:42

Originally posted by Gandalff

Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M

Would be unfair to mix short tracks with epics, so here you have the shorts by the great Dutch band Focus..

Now I have to think between House of the King, Sylvia, Harem Scarem and La Cathdral De Strasbourg.

Iván

PS: Went with The House of the King, masterpiece of flute and bass often attributed to Jethro Tull.
Where are Focus The Middles?LOL

LOL, I made it as a mockery of Genesis The Longs and Genesis The Shorts, which were terrible albums.

Now, I can't understand that Delitae Musicae and Harem Scarem don't have a vote.

Iván
]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:42:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280083#4280083 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_MWould... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280080#4280080 Author: Gandalff
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 13:38

Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M

Would be unfair to mix short tracks with epics, so here you have the shorts by the great Dutch band Focus..

Now I have to think between House of the King, Sylvia, Harem Scarem and La Cathdral De Strasbourg.

Iván

PS: Went with The House of the King, masterpiece of flute and bass often attributed to Jethro Tull.
Where are Focus The Middles?LOL]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:38:54 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280080#4280080 Focus The Shorts : Hocus Pocus http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280003#4280003 Author: crimhead
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 12:30

Hocus Pocus]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:30:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4280003#4280003 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by b4usleepStrange,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279904#4279904 Author: Moogtron III
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 09:11

Originally posted by b4usleep

Strange, "Janis" got only 1 vote till i vote.


I love Janis, but there are some other good songs to vote for as well.
]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:11:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279904#4279904 Focus The Shorts : The house of the king. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279894#4279894 Author: The-time-is-now
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 08:38

The house of the king.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:38:45 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279894#4279894 Focus The Shorts : Strange, &#034;Janis&#034; got... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279825#4279825 Author: b4usleep
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 13 2011 at 06:23

Strange, "Janis" got only 1 vote till i vote.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:23:50 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279825#4279825 Focus The Shorts : The first thing I thought about... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279639#4279639 Author: Dellinger
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 21:33

The first thing I thought about this poll was "Hocus Pocus"... but then I remembered "Birth", which somehow is not very apreciated, but I find extremely beautiful, with great flute and guitar solos... as a matter of fact, I want to hear it right now.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:33:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279639#4279639 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by Steven... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279487#4279487 Author: Moogtron III
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 17:54

Originally posted by Steven in Atlanta

Focus V (from the fabulous Ship of Memories collection) is just a stunning melody from a band that had plenty of 'em! Perhaps their finest.


It is one of their best, I agree.
]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:54:36 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279487#4279487 Focus The Shorts : Focus V (from the fabulous Ship... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279214#4279214 Author: Steven in Atlanta
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 12:44

Focus V (from the fabulous Ship of Memories collection) is just a stunning melody from a band that had plenty of 'em! Perhaps their finest.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:44:45 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279214#4279214 Focus The Shorts : Focus II. But it was a difficult... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279165#4279165 Author: irrelevant
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 11:00

Focus II. But it was a difficult choice with Sylvia and La Cathedrale De Strasbourg being in the list.   ]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:00:41 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279165#4279165 Focus The Shorts : Early Birth is my fave off this... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279052#4279052 Author: Guldbamsen
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 07:35

Early Birth is my fave off this list - short, sweet and very beautiful guitar work from Akkerman.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:35:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4279052#4279052 Focus The Shorts : La Cathedrale de Strasbourg, one... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278986#4278986 Author: Cactus Choir
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 04:31

La Cathedrale de Strasbourg, one of the most atmospheric and beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard.
]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:31:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278986#4278986 Focus The Shorts : Round goes the Gossip, though... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278965#4278965 Author: friso
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 03:21

Round goes the Gossip, though I might have voted for Happy Nighmare]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:21:37 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278965#4278965 Focus The Shorts : Janis - a sadly overlooked Focus... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278957#4278957 Author: Robk
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 03:07

Janis - a sadly overlooked Focus classic]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:07:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278957#4278957 Focus The Shorts : 1. Hocus Pocus 2. Birth 3.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278956#4278956 Author: someone_else
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 03:05

1. Hocus Pocus
2. Birth
3. Le Clochard [not on this list]
4. La Cathédrale de Strasbourg
]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:05:54 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278956#4278956 Focus The Shorts : As a kid I was crazy about Sylvia.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278933#4278933 Author: Moogtron III
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 12 2011 at 01:43

As a kid I was crazy about Sylvia. Especially because there are so many wonderful, powerful complex chords in the track, and Akkerman's guitar is magic, and Van Leer backs him up quite well with the organ and the vocals.

These days I'd choose Le Cathedral de Strasbourg, which has so many great moments within just a few minutes. I voted for that one.


]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:43:02 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278933#4278933 Focus The Shorts : I went with the one I heard at... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278787#4278787 Author: Slartibartfast
Subject: 81115
Posted: September 11 2011 at 19:18

I went with the one I heard at the grocery store recently.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:18:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278787#4278787 Focus The Shorts : Didn&#039;t expected so much love... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278778#4278778 Author: Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 18:50

Didn't expected so much love for Hocus Pocus, yes it's a good funny track, but I'm more in the melodic tracks with more presence of Jan Akkerman.

But everybody has a unique taste.

Iván
]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:50:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278778#4278778 Focus The Shorts : &#034;Focus II&#034; for me. The... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278767#4278767 Author: emkogceo
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 18:42

"Focus II" for me.  The bland title and position on their second album make it easy to forget, but it's my favorite Focus track of all.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:42:06 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278767#4278767 Focus The Shorts : I&#039;ll just be Mr. Trendy and... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278722#4278722 Author: Tapfret
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 17:50

I'll just be Mr. Trendy and say Hocus Pocus of course...the hyperspeed TV version at that...

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]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:50:02 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278722#4278722 Focus The Shorts : So much good stuff; such a hard... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278647#4278647 Author: Hercules
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 16:34

So much good stuff; such a hard choice!
 
In the end, went with House of the King (since my surname is King, I might be a bit biased)
]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:34:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278647#4278647 Focus The Shorts : Originally posted by jean-marieDifficult... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278610#4278610 Author: akaBona
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 16:02

Originally posted by jean-marie

Difficult choice but can't keep from giving my vote to Hocus Pocus Smile


same here
]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:02:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278610#4278610 Focus The Shorts : Difficult choice but can&#039;t... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278602#4278602 Author: jean-marie
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 15:53

Difficult choice but can't keep from giving my vote to Hocus Pocus Smile]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:53:25 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278602#4278602 Focus The Shorts : Sylvia because it has one of the... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278590#4278590 Author: Fox On The Rocks
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 15:42

Sylvia because it has one of the most beautiful melodies of all time.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:42:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278590#4278590 Focus The Shorts : Guess I&#039;ll go with &#034;Round... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278586#4278586 Author: Logan
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 15:39

Guess I'll go with "Round Goes the Gossip" -- so catchy.  I used to be a big Focus fan, but haven't listened to the band much in years.

You did omit one of my favourites -- "Bennie Helder".

[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO7tSHkyt-E[/tube]


Edited by Logan - September 11 2011 at 15:41]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:39:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278586#4278586 Focus The Shorts : I have a soft spot for Elspeth... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278579#4278579 Author: Morningrise
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 15:31

I have a soft spot for Elspeth Of Nottingham.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:31:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278579#4278579 Focus The Shorts : Sylvia http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278574#4278574 Author: dwill123
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 15:24

Sylvia]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:24:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278574#4278574 Focus The Shorts : Would be unfair to mix... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=81115&PID=4278533#4278533 Author: Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: September 11 2011 at 14:52

Would be unfair to mix short tracks with epics, so here you have the shorts by the great Dutch band Focus..

Now I have to think between House of the King, Sylvia, Harem Scarem and La Cathdral De Strasbourg.

Iván

PS: Went with The House of the King, masterpiece of flute and bass often attributed to Jethro Tull.


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