There is more than one artist with this name.
1) a Dutch progressive roc… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name.
1) a Dutch progressive rock band founded in 1969.
2) an American rapper and Hip-Hop producer.
3) Bigband from Valašska, Czech Republic.
4) a Hip-Hop artist from the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
1) Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, along with guitarist Jan Akkerman.
They are one of the most well-known and influential rock bands from the Netherlands. They successfully fuse inspired jazz, rock, and blues improvisation, classical musical structures, and accessible pop melodies into a powerful and instantly recognizable sound.
Akkerman's technical mastery of the guitar and the often unpredictable brilliance of his improvisations were the perfect counterpoint to Van Leer's extensive knowledge of musical styles and disciplined approach to composition. Van Leer's tongue-in-cheek musical references include the reworking of motifs from an early Monteverdi opera in the extended piece "Eruption" on the Moving Waves album, the contrapuntal passage in the middle section of "Carnival Fugue" on the Focus 3 album, the Renaissance-era harmonic progressions in "Anonymous II" (also on Focus 3), and the quote from the first chorale of J.S. Bach's oratorio St. Matthew's Passion in the track "Father Bach" on "Mother Focus".
Focus are possibly best known for their "Hocus Pocus", a top 40 hit from the Moving Waves LP, which included inspired bits of yodeling (believe it) and explosive guitar work.
The works of both composers display an impeccable melodic sense more often found in pop songs and Broadway showtunes than in progressive rock compositions. It is to the regret of many rock fans that Thijs van Leer and Jan Akkerman were unable to continue their collaboration, as together they were more than the sum of their formidable parts.
Akkerman's "House of the King" (from the "In and Out of Focus" album) is the title theme of 'Don't Ask Me', a science-based British TV show of the 1970s that made household names of Dr. Magnus Pyke and Professor David Bellamy. It is also the title theme of Steve Coogan's BBC2 sitcom Saxondale. It is often mistaken for a Jethro Tull song.
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2) There is also an American rapper and Hip-Hop producer called Focus. His civil name is Bernard Edwards Jr. He has produced tracks for The Game, Tony Yayo, Stat Quo, Bishop Lamont, Dr. Dre, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé among others. In 2003, he founded the label
a.Fam Entertainment, Inc. See http://www.myspace.com/Icouldntthinkofabettername and http://www.myspace.com/noimaginationorcreativity.
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3) Focus is a big band (jazz ensemble) from Valašska, Czech Republic.
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4) Focus is also the name of an upcoming Hip-Hop artist from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Check out http://www.myspace.com/alsocouldnotthinkofabettername for more.
1) a Dutch progressive roc… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name.
1) a Dutch progressive rock band founded in 1969.
2) an American rapper and Hip-Hop producer.
3) Bigband from Valašska, Czech Republic.
4) a Hip-Hop artist from the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
1) Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, along with guitarist Jan Akkerman.
They are one of the most well-known and influential rock bands from the Netherlands. They successfully fuse inspired jazz, rock, and blues improvisation, classical musical structures, and accessible pop melodies into a powerful and instantly recognizable sound.
Akkerman's technical mastery of the guitar and the often unpredictable brilliance of his improvisations were the perfect counterpoint to Van Leer's extensive knowledge of musical styles and disciplined approach to composition. Van Leer's tongue-in-cheek musical references include the reworking of motifs from an early Monteverdi opera in the extended piece "Eruption" on the Moving Waves album, the contrapuntal passage in the middle section of "Carnival Fugue" on the Focus 3 album, the Renaissance-era harmonic progressions in "Anonymous II" (also on Focus 3), and the quote from the first chorale of J.S. Bach's oratorio St. Matthew's Passion in the track "Father Bach" on "Mother Focus".
Focus are possibly best known for their "Hocus Pocus", a top 40 hit from the Moving Waves LP, which included inspired bits of yodeling (believe it) and explosive guitar work.
The works of both composers display an impeccable melodic sense more often found in pop songs and Broadway showtunes than in progressive rock compositions. It is to the regret of many rock fans that Thijs van Leer and Jan Akkerman were unable to continue their collaboration, as together they were more than the sum of their formidable parts.
Akkerman's "House of the King" (from the "In and Out of Focus" album) is the title theme of 'Don't Ask Me', a science-based British TV show of the 1970s that made household names of Dr. Magnus Pyke and Professor David Bellamy. It is also the title theme of Steve Coogan's BBC2 sitcom Saxondale. It is often mistaken for a Jethro Tull song.
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2) There is also an American rapper and Hip-Hop producer called Focus. His civil name is Bernard Edwards Jr. He has produced tracks for The Game, Tony Yayo, Stat Quo, Bishop Lamont, Dr. Dre, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé among others. In 2003, he founded the label
a.Fam Entertainment, Inc. See http://www.myspace.com/Icouldntthinkofabettername and http://www.myspace.com/noimaginationorcreativity.
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3) Focus is a big band (jazz ensemble) from Valašska, Czech Republic.
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4) Focus is also the name of an upcoming Hip-Hop artist from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Check out http://www.myspace.com/alsocouldnotthinkofabettername for more.
Hocus Pocus
Focus Lyrics
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Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi
Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh
Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi
Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh
Oooooh-oooooh-oooooh-oooooh
Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh
Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi
Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh
Oooooh-oooooh-oooooh-oooooh
The lyrics to Focus's song "Hocus Pocus" may seem nonsensical, but they actually serve to highlight the frenzied energy of the song itself. The repeated phrase "Joladadijoladadi" serves as a kind of mantra, inducing a hypnotic state that leads the listener to focus entirely on the wild and erratic guitar riffs that make up the bulk of the track. The "oooooh-oooooh" that comes at the end of the repeated phrase serves to build tension, as the listener waits for the next guitar solo to kick in.
Line by Line Meaning
Joladadijoladadijoladadijoladadi
This line has no specific meaning and is used as a joyful, energetic chant throughout the song.
Joladadijoladadi-jo-o-ooh
This line is also a chant that emphasizes the enthusiastic and upbeat mood of the song.
Oooooh-oooooh-oooooh-oooooh
Similar to the previous lines, this is also a chant that adds to the overall celebratory tone of the song.
Lyrics © THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jan Akkerman, Thijs Van Leer
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Mike Meehan
3 of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded. Jan Akkerman is legendary
cathy struska
I was 15 in 73, this?was The Best guitar solo I heard at that time. It still rocks.
Floppy & Fun Bogan
This is just epic! That riff is the truth and the solos phenomenal. It’s so odd and brilliant how the song is constructed. You ride that driving riff to the drums where you meet Thijs. Though it can be repetitive and predictable, it’s never boring. You get those solos, then whatever Thijs decides to bless you with and his offerings are unexpected yet fitting and fun. It is a jam fest rollercoaster ride of pure Rock and Roll. Don’t try too hard to wrap your head around it, man. It will just bust through.
Marty theMartian
I was 9 years old when I first heard this song, now I'm 52 and still love it (unlike so many other old songs). Truely brilliant.
David Reynolds
I was 10
indianaliam1
Hey! Nice to hear you're 57!
Marty theMartian
@indianaliam1 You assume I'm still alive.
I think I am, but some mornings I'm not so sure ;)
Jedidiah Martin
Definitely one of the greatest lyricless rock tunes EVER.
I totally love that the singer channels the spirit of Popeye the Sailor Man at 2:40 and they do an AWESOME impersonation of Ian Anderson's rock-n-roll flute skillz at 4:19 8=]
Ahmed Ryan
Dont know if anyone gives a shit but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend for the last days xD
Landyn Byron
@Ahmed Ryan Definitely, I have been using Instaflixxer for years myself :D