This is the definitive DVD for Focus fans. Thijs van Leer is your host and
guide in a wonderful journey featuring rare material from 1971 with the
band improvising, rehearsing and refining material for the album which
would become Moving Waves.
Also included are extended extracts from the Old Grey Whistle Tests in
1972 and 1973 which helped break Focus into the UK. From 1974 there is a
rare concert film of the Hamburger Concerto era, in 1976 the short lived
Philip Catherine line-up and there are excerpts from the "new Focus" the
triumphal come back tour of the USA in 2002
Tracks Include: Hocus Pocus Focus III House of the King Eruption Focus I Focus III Sylvia FOCUS - Retrospective FOCUS - Medley 1973 (Eruption) FOCUS - Hamburger concerto (Rare/Medium/Well Done)
Focus - Live in England
Filmed at: The Robin 2, Bilston, England - 28 April 2009
Focus 1 House Of The King Aya-Yuppie-Hippie-Yee Eruption Sylvia De Ti O De Mi Harem Scarem Round Goes The Gossip (Ode To) Venus Hocus Pocus
Limited Edition DVD sold only at gigs during their 2009 tour of England.
Focus - Live in America
This concert was recorded in 2002 when the new Focus performed at the
Patriots Theatre New Jersey. This stunning film of their triumphant return
to the US stage includes many of their best-known songs. Also featured is
previously unreleased archive material of Focus from 1973.
Tracks Include:
1 Focus I 2 House Of The King 3 Focus II 4 Eruption 5 Brother 6 Focus III 7 Sylvia 8 Focus V 9 Cathedrale De Strasbourg 10 Harem Scarem 11 Focus VII 12 Flute Improvisation 13 Hocus Pocus
Bonus Material 1973 Medley Alternate Take Focus in America Featurette
Production: Showtime Time: 95 Issued year: 2004 Sound systems: Dolby Digital 5.1 / Dolby Digital 2.0
Focus: Music in Review
(2 DVDs)
This two-volume documents the history of the prog-rock band by utilizing a
variety of live clips. Concert footage and raw studio sessions provide an
in-depth picture of the progressive rock group. The 48-page full color
book features an in-depth critique of the studio albums. Include: 48-page Book Time: 120 Year: 2006 Sound system: Dolby Digital 2.0 / Dolby Surround 5.1 / Dts Digital
Surround FullScreen Country: England
Focus - The Ultimate Collection
(3 DVDs)
DVD 1 - Inside Focus The definitive critical review of this legendary band. The film is hosted
by Focus founder Thijs van Leer and features a comprehensive survey of
Focus live including the performances from The Old Grey Whistle
Test.
DVD 2 - Live In America 2003 Focus I House Of The King Focus II Eruption Focus III Brother
Sylvia Focus V Cathedrale De Strasbourg Harem Scarem Focus VII
Flute Improvisation Hocus Pocus
DVD 3 - Broadcasting Live 1971-1973 Superb live performances from the archives. Sylvia Hocus Pocus Anonymous II Hamburger Concerto La Cathιdrale
de Strasbourg Sneezing Bull Angel Wings Focus Medley 73
Focus - The Ultimate Anthology DVD
The pretentious name of this compilation refers to a collection of videos from "Focus
- Masters from the vaults" and "Focus - Live in America".
Actually a good compilation for people that doesn't have these 2 DVD's.
Featuring Jan Akkerman and Thijs Van Leer.
Dolby Digital & dts digital surround sound,
approx. 80 mins.
The Old Grey Whistle Test
For those of you who don't remember the show "The Old Grey Whistle Test
was one of the UK 's most influential live music shows. Launched in
September 1971, it hosted performances from the world's foremost bands and
performers. Throughout its seventeen-year run, The Old Grey Whistle Test
pioneered live music television shows, unafraid of broadcasting some of
the more raw, cutting edge performances and interviews, and introducing
the nation to new bands who were later to become world-famous music
legends.
Since I placed this page here, a lot of people contacted me asking where they can find FOCUS' videos for they acquire. Actually most of the e-mails that I receive lately has been on this subject, people from everywhere (Poland, France, Holland, USA, Brazil, etc...) want to buy FOCUS' videos!!! Unhappily I still don't know any place (real or virtual store) that sale this videos. Actually nor I know if such videos are in catalog.
I know that even in Holland (FOCUS' homeland) it's difficult to get these tapes. Very sought has been 'FOCUS live at the Rainbow'. The most common among some fans are copies of presentations in television programs or recent documentaries. I hope somebody can contribute to this site and to supply some valuable information from where to find a place to buy videos and to help so many fans that desire for these recordings.
Respectfully - Rodrigo / august / 98
There are literally dozens of FOCUS videos available. The best are :
1970
Manticore documentary - the band play early Focus material
1971 - 72
Focus on the Old Grey Whistle Test - studio sessions (two or three)
1973
Focus at the Rainbow - BBC recording
1974
Focus on the Old Grey Whistle test - (playing "Hamburger Concerto")
1976
Focus on the Old Grey Whistle test - (Phillip Catherine on guitar)
1985
Dutch documentary - featuring Jan Akkerman and Thijs van Leer playing from the 1985 Focus album
1990
Focus reunion concert - Dutch TV
1995
"Single Luck" - Documentary ( in Dutch ) on the making of the Hocus-Pocus single
1997
"Classic Albums" - Documentary on the making of Moving Waves This documentary is partly in English and partly Dutch and was made as part of the same series as "Electric Ladyland" and "Rumours"
Focus - Live in England
Focus - Live in America
Focus - The Ultimate Collection
(3 DVDs)
The Old Grey Whistle Test
