FOCUS - Moving Waves 1972 -

FOCUS
Bio :
Among some groups in the 1970s that combined elements of rock and classical music,
FOCUS is, without a doubt, the most notable Dutch group widely known outside the
Netherlands.
The two main musicians in the band were flutist/keyboardist/singer Thjis Van LEER and
guitarist Jan AKKERMAN.
They played a stylishly inventive rock with flutes, keyboards & dazzling guitar, defining the Dutch prog sound.
In 1978, the group finally split up, without making too much noise.
Best considered albums are "Moving Waves" (1972), "Focus 3" (1973), "Live at the Rainbow" (1973), and "Hamburger Concerto" (1974).
"Waves" and "3" represent the best of the band’s earlier intensely progressive period with plenty of sidelong tracks and healthly extended solos.
Most will agree that "Live at the Rainbow" and "Hamburger Concerto" were their best, moving into a period of more pure classical and jazz influence.
From the other hand another album "Focus 8" marks the return of Thjis Van LEER in the true nature of music: tuneful, memorable and a little bit rocky when they want to be.
This album contains everything you might want from a FOCUS album ... plenty of flute and keyboards from Thijs, tasty guitar playing from Jan DUMÉE and even some yodeling vocals.

FOCUS \ MOVING WAVES 1972.

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