In 1971, the Dutch prog group Focus released their album Moving Waves, which featured the song "Hocus Pocus." The goofy yodeling of the song made it something of a novelty act, but a big hit worldwide nonetheless. In this clip on YouTube, the band takes the goofiness over the top, as if to say, "You want novelty? I got your novelty right here, motherf$&%er!" On guitar is Jan Akkerman, who r...
It was 1973. The room was dark and smoky. Someone played this song and I was hooked. Although somewhat repetitive, it still has a rock formula to this day that will have you getting out the air guitar, perhaps trying the drumming, and if you're good, attempting the vocals.Good luck.I recommend the video first because if you know the song, this version, done in the early 2000's, has a unique mus...
I firmly believe that this song is the reason people do drugs. Yodeling and prog-rock, come on! AMG's review:Perhaps the most inspired bit of looniness to come out of the progressive rock era, Focus' "Hocus Pocus" was an absolutely irresistible combination of heavy guitar riffs, neo-classical organ, and Alpine yodeling. I found this here!http://latitudefortyfourpointtwonorth.blogspot.com/2006/1...
First single off TheRealFocus’ upcoming Avant Garde Project, which is dropping in 2010.DOWNLOAD: Focus ft. Phonte – Recession(c) 2DopeboyzRelated Posts:Royce Da 5'9", Phonte & Stat Quo - Homage To PremierCrooked I & Jay Rock - Homage to Dr. Dre (Prod. by Focus) (Radio Rip)Apathy ft. Phonte - True LoveTweet This!Share this on FacebookPost this to [...]
This isn't the group with the same name from the 1970's - it is a moniker for Phil Asher and used as a vehicle for an electro-funk fusion sound. I picked up the CD on ebay for peanuts thanks to the dollar/pound rate and this track is worth the money alone: Good job really because there are a few instantly forgettable ones too. This sounds very much like something Juan Atkins would produce. See...