FIRST TIME HEARING | Focus - Hocus Pocus

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[@henrysmith5472]

you guys were the perfect blend of mystified and excited

[@francisedwards4069]

That's Gladys Knight introducing the band

[@tskend8502]

A great blues/soul singer in her own right

[@randytorres8211]

This is my favorite song to watch reactions. And you didn't disappoint me. Such a fun song.

[@pietkeizer5279]

Two months ago (nov. 2023) I saw Focus in The Netherlands. The first time was 50 !!! years ago. Keyboardplayer Thijs van Leer is still ‘jodeling ‘ behind his keyboard. Drummer Pierre van der Linden is also present, great drummer. It was so good. Guitarist Jan Akkerman left the band in the eighty’s. He is still playing and was an example for Eric Clapton. Bassplayer Bert Ruiter died two years ago. This song was used in the film ‘Baby Driver’.

[@Eurynomea]

I used to get into so much trouble sneaking out of bed to watch Midnight Special. And here you can see WHY I risked getting into that trouble, lol. This is pretty much a birthing of progressive rock in the US. Very talented group of gentlemen that still perform today. This is such a fun version, considering that they had to speed it up to double time due to time constraints allowed for each performer. Just stellar! Not many standing ovations for rock performers on this show. Well deserved.

[@calvinsmith1489]

Because of a short time slot they played the song twice as fast.

[@uncascrooge26]

That's just false information: you will find the full Version on YT. This one here is cut (not by these guys but the original uploader). You'll find out that they did indeed play more than 15 minutes filled with two of their songs. Everything else is a rumor. But, what actually IS true that they played at a faster pace. Best wishes

[@kylekinsey4000]

@@uncascrooge26 Also not true though. They always played it faster live. More specifically it was just awarm up track thgan people liked and they did a slow version on a record. Still possibly the best t hing ever though.

[@uncascrooge26]

@@kylekinsey4000 even if played faster, it's still the same length as the studio version because of improvisations/solos in the live version. Buty I'll give you that: there are certainly live performances that are under 6 minutes best wishes

[@rolandgustafsson5655]

Guys,let's not forget about how very skilled these musicians are,the guitarist were actually called the world's best guitarist back in the days🎸🎶🎶😮

[@wolfertvanborselen6016]

Yes correct there band who tried to cover it but failed miserably

[@taylortyler1867]

I've seen quite a few reactions to this video and whether it's on KZbin or IRL, the most important thing is, they _ALL_ have a great time. Just like you guys did. Amazing song. You owe it to yourself to check out the studio version.

[@jimwilcox2964]

That version has one yodeling verse cut out, the band is still performing

[@Suldog29]

The first reaction when someone hears Thijs Van Leer kick in with the vocals is the same - eyes widen, then jaw drops, then laughter. This song brings joy to everyone. I love them.

[@rafehr1378]

Face movements are his warming up to sing.

[@andrewpetik2034]

...warming up to vocalize..(which Thijs does excellently well)...let's stick to the facts....🤣 ✌️

[@richardmaguire9536]

The story I heard was Thijs had annoyed Jan so Jan was not giving the right cues in the intro and Thijs was trying to follow what he was doing, thinking Jan was going to go off script but then Jan came in as agreed... however Thijs is the embodiment of excentric genius

[@scotto.4832]

Regardless of the hysterical stuff, has anyone paid attention to the magnificent guitar work by the amazing Jan Akkerman?

[@eefvreeland9472]

Yeah!!!

[@lorinwold6473]

Without question excellence on the guitar and a performance worthy of the standing ovation they got.

[@jemp1965]

Miles Davis said about John McLaughlin: " He's the one, the killer." This also applies to Jan Akkerman!

[@FretsOnFire]

Jan, Uli Roth, Michael Schenker & Ritchie Blackmore were my favorite guitarists as a 13-15yo in the early 70's. Now I'm 63 and into almost every form of music, but those guys are still among my favorite guitarists, the list has just grown a whole lot!

[@BernardHodgson]

Great happy reaction thanks!

[@danielmarshall3102]

The greatest example of "Controlled Chaos" in rock music, and was an iconic song in its day. One of those songs I remember exactly where I was when it hit the early FM airwaves ... If you want to check out another song like that one, sample "BALLROOM BLITZ" by Sweet.

[@nanghelutamx2]

You guys number one on this reaction!

[@geraldherrmann787]

Creative innovative musicianship masterclass. Here´s the complete midnight special cut: kzbin.info/www/bejne/farbhKmQhMesa5Y

[@buzzbomb67]

That funny thing with the flute was actually a call and response between the flute and the guitar lol

[@timgrady4630]

Gentlemen , this one shows out brilliance that was quite underrated .

[@robertcussins2807]

The sound in the flute part is the guitar hitting single notes.

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Dude, most of us oldschool don't get offended. Not sensitive. Yeah. Peace

[@jaynethomas7380]

Speak for yourself plse. I am offended by his friend who seems to be an ignorant idiot.

[@claudiadavies5110]

That was the BEST FUN 😁😁😁

[@rickthestiks9240]

you feel the music for sure bro,,,,ha.ha.ha,😂🤣😂 rock on,,,🤘🤘🤘

[@happymethehappyone8300]

This song was a big hit when it was released.

[@adkelders1636]

The shrieking thing during the flute-playing was done by Jan Akkerman with his guitar.

[@montag4516]

Towards the end of the flute section the guitarist is playing spikey, jab notes on the guitar immediatly following each of those flute notes. The camera just does not show the guitar player during that, so that's how some viewers could easily be confused by what they're seeing vs hearing during that brief part.

[@mikemiller3069]

The lead singer/flute player in Jethro Tull is Ian Anderson. The name Jethro Tull is an inventor from the middle ages, I think.

[@rogervondrasek5677]

If I remember right, the lady who introduced them was Marilyn McCoo from the 5th Dimension, not Oprah. This song is pretty wild played at the right speed, but this was sped up. The Midnight Special wanted them to cut the song because it was too long for the space allotted on the show. Instead, they played the whole song at a faster speed. You should look up the studio version of this song to hear how it should sound.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

No,, It's Gladys Knight of Gladys Knight & The Pips.

[@rogervondrasek5677]

@happymethehappyone8300 thanks, I couldn't find a video thar included the introduction. Must have been thinking of Solid Gold.

[@keefsmiff]

That was great ...nice one

[@renedekkers-gm8nj]

There were 4 songs they did live on de the show. They are all fast and great !!! There also is a bit longen version, which is even better ! You should watch it too.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

You two funny! Miss your face @ Dyce!

[@DyceReacts]

🤩😉

[@mikekeenan8085]

Everyone has an inner Hippie.

[@markgulbranson7518]

Have you guys done Frankenstein?

[@charlesklein1224]

The guitar player was doing runs that didnt get copyed until metal got more complex.

[@FretsOnFire]

They had you guys riveted the entire time, they got a standing ovation. For a song with vocals that had no lyrics! That proves you don't really need lyrics, at least in this case.😂

[@robindavis5065]

Only standing O in Midnight special history up til that point

[@SharilynBratton]

They sped up their performance in order to squeeze the whole song in, pretty masterful ha. And I heard this version first as a kid so the actual, slower original version just doesn’t sound right to me ha.

[@CynthiaWinter-c3o]

The 70s was a time to experiment. The Drug Culture was everywhere. Check out the studio version.

[@wolfertvanborselen6016]

This song was not writen it was a jam session. It just happend. There is a story to this song. Originaly the song is 6 minutes long but they had to cut is so they just did it dubbele speed with improv. I think the only standing ovation in 9 years of the midnight special

[@wolfertvanborselen6016]

It was Gladys Knight introducing Focus

[@michaelgoing6695]

Well, you are not the only goofy one. I was about 13 when this came out. I loved it, it was so different and so wild!

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Everyone reacting to this song...😮 where tf did that flute come from..😂😂 The show told this band, hmm, you probably won't be able to play your new song. It's 6 minutes long and we only have a 3 minute slot for you. The band said...NP, we'll take it. 😂😅

[@terryconnelly484]

Hocus pocus It's hard to focus You just got bamboozled

[@patrickhendrikskingston9303]

It's not oprah but Gladys Knight (from Gladys Knight body the pips)

[@Looksue]

Do you guys share that dorm room ?

[@Kerppu68]

Yo, yodelling

[@angharaddenby3389]

There was no need to mask the video = nobody else does and they do not have any issues.

[@allauricia1985]

😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@SLG52]

Wrong version to react...there was an unedited complete version.

[@kevindobson6568]

Can you please react to You can't deny it by Lisa stansfield, music video request plz ❤😊

[@johammerstein3605]

It's called Yodeling en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yodeling

[@dwaynehutchinson3112]

@ DWAYNE. CARL. HUCHINSON. I. LIKE. THE. BLACK. GUY. ON. THE. RIGHT. REACTONS. !

[@dwaynehutchinson3112]

@ DWAYNE. CARL. HUTCHINSON. THE. BLACK. GUY. ON. THE. LEFT. LOOKS. BLACK. SINGER. CARL. DOUGLAS. WHO. DID. SONG. KUNG. FU. FIGHTING. WHO. IS. ALSO. BLACK. AND. A. GREAT. SONG