Bij de eerste tonen van dit nummer komen al mijn emoties en lichamelijke reacties los: tranen, kippevel, brok in mijn keel...wat een juweel van muzikale genialiteit!!
I remember this actual performance! I was there and I am in the film!! It was filmed for Top of the Pops in Bournemouth at "the Village Bowl" They filmed two songs - this and Hocus Pocus That is why some of the audience shots show the headbangers (me included) rocking to the other song! At the end of the clip mine is the face in the centre as the camera lifts out - I have looked for this clip for ages but always for Hocus Pocus so never found it till now. BRILLIANT!!! thanks for postng it.
..Als dit prachtige nummer vroeger in een ochtendprogramma op de radio kwam... was het onmogelijk in m'n bedje te blijven liggen! Door deze ode aan Sylvia bruiste ik van energie, wilde absoluut alles uit de dag halen!! Heerlijke stimulator.....Katalysator bedoel ik eigenlijk!!!!
Hey dont worry its all still out there to listen to. In those days we had not internet - you only shared music, but taping each other's records. Boy was it slow. Much better now that 100 years of great music - and more new every year - is safely backed up digitally. We'll never lose the great now.
seen them in Manchester f***k knows how many years ago Brilliant , then seen them 2 years ago,,,,,,,,still brilliant despite Jan akerman leaving ..got an excellent young lead guitarist
Imagine698: It depends on who writes the list! Jan Akkerman was/is a superb guitarist. I saw Focus several times in the 1970's (I'm even in this clip) and every time he was breathtaking.
jan ackerman could have complemented many great bands of the area if they needed his services, thin lizzy, doobie brothers, etcetera..would have been interesting if it eventuated
Focus, a cool band for sure. I'm an older person now and glad this kind of music was around when I was just a young pup. These guys are phonomenal musicians. They were playing stuff like this at a time when there was more respect for the creative aspect in music. I'm thankful this time existed and I was around to take it in.
This wil always remain.. In 100 years there will still be people enjoying this absolutely outstanding song. All we gotta do is thank god on our bare knees that this kind of music was made..
I used to always think this sounded like the music after everything's come right in the movies... Like a sort of triumph but with elements of nostalgia :)
I dont think there is a better instrumental track from a band, in my opinion. I love this now as i did as a boy growing up in the seventies. Proper brilliant
As an 11 year old I watched this on TOTP in 1972 and had my musical perspective changed forever! Magical stuff - I never thought I would ever see the piece of film again!!
Takes me back to my early days listening to this and many other classics on Radio Caroline. I missed Caroline and all the other album stations before the Internet brought all this fantastic music back to life for a new generation to hear. Great Post
Adam Walker I used to feel the same way when I'd hear the song Games People Play by The Alan Parsons Project on the local classic rock radio station here in my hometown. I'd think to myself, what a kick ass tune. But the DJ's would NEVER mention who played it. It was only recently that I was able to figure out who played it, and now I want to get the album it's featured on.
Why oh why are there not more instrumentals in popular music? I have nothing against singers/songwriters but I really enjoy simply listening to music without the distraction of words and/or images(ie. music videos). I'd love to hear 10-30% instrumental music on the radio. Especially of this quality!!
I love the tempo change at 2:37. To me, that is the most beautiful part of the song. Jan Akkerman's volume swells on the Gibson Les Paul blending in with Thijs van Leer's roaring Hammond sound. I love it!
Unreal. One of the most perfect tunes ever written. How some of the audience can 'headbang' to it defies belief. Me; I'd make a loop of it, close my eyes and sip champagne 'till I fell into a coma. :-).
I was enthralled with this in 1973 - lost track and found it again on Amazon starting from just remembering Dutch and the year. I am very happy to be reunited. Inspiring and joyful piece
I find the song 'sylvia' really addicting. I remember it as a great song and it is. Just keep it to the original. That's the best version. Please don't do those extended versions and those other 'so called' creative long versions. The original is very good and please keep it there. Even until nowadays.
Saw this band live in the early 70's not long after Sylvia was released. Moving Waves was one of those 'must have' albums along with Dark Side of the Moon and Tubular Bells - shame they lost their way though.
Dt nummer brengt me direkt weer terug naar de tijd dat ik in de brugklas zat. Start jaren '70. Prachtig om weer te horen. Akkerman speelt hier magistraal....
I suppose that in Our Day(1973 and beyond) We didn't have Big Brother,Pop Idol,Britain's Got Talent,and the like. So Today's kid's are probably being force fed all that comes with the aforementioned,And cannot see beyond the last few Years. To be fair though,I can recall My Dad saying to Me in the mid 70's"What is this You are listening to?"
Fantastic tune! The part where Focus slows down "Sylvia" from 2:37 to 2:46 is my favourite part of the song. I just love Jan Akkerman's volume swells and Thijs van Leer's roaring Hammond in that section.
Gaaaaf!! Eindelijk beelden van Focus met Sylvia... Was nog maar 6 of 7 jaar en had ze nooit met dit nummer op tv gezien.... Hoorde dit nummer alleen maar op de radio....
I first listened to this song when i was 5 years old. I clearly remember my sister who was a huge fun of focus, lifting me up and dancing with me on her hands. You never forget their tunes they are pure magic. Amazing music, amazing group!
Remember this on TOPT in 1973.....with lovely Jimmy Savile..erdle erdle erdle....what a great piece and a great band.....shame about old Now then Now then. Keep Focused !
Amazing! There's even people headbanging - I thought that was a thing of the 80's when metalheads (like myself) introduced it to the world. Go figure! Oh btw I got to see Focus a month ago and it was magnificent. Can't wait to see them again!
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Bij de eerste tonen van dit nummer komen al mijn emoties en lichamelijke reacties los: tranen, kippevel, brok in mijn keel...wat een juweel van muzikale genialiteit!!
ONE OF THE BEST INSTRUMENTALS OF ALL TIME 41 YEARS OLD AND STILL AS GOOD AS EVER
This is just like a Johann Sebastian Bach prelude... The chord progressions are pure happy logic!
I remember this actual performance! I was there and I am in the film!!
It was filmed for Top of the Pops in Bournemouth at "the Village Bowl" They filmed two songs - this and Hocus Pocus That is why some of the audience shots show the headbangers (me included) rocking to the other song!
At the end of the clip mine is the face in the centre as the camera lifts out - I have looked for this clip for ages but always for Hocus Pocus so never found it till now.
BRILLIANT!!! thanks for postng it.
we need rock times again...
+Diego Morales And to know that the leadguitarist Jan Akkerman didn't like the song at first...
+Diego Morales Hope it will make an great comeback some day
Just a brilliant piece of music from the 70s
..Als dit prachtige nummer vroeger in een ochtendprogramma op de radio kwam...
was het onmogelijk in m'n bedje te blijven liggen! Door deze ode aan Sylvia bruiste ik van energie, wilde absoluut alles uit de dag halen!! Heerlijke stimulator.....Katalysator bedoel ik eigenlijk!!!!
I remember when this song was used to introduce "12 Star Theater" that came on at about 12 pm down in Palm Beach County Channel. Great instrumental
make that 12 am in the morning!
Focus really were something else. I was a teenager and already into prog rock when they came along. Legend!
This brings back memory of decades gone by....great music
Woahh, I didn't know the song is that old! I really love this song, and thanks to my dad for introducing me to this song!
Bought Focus 3 last week, it was an amazing experience!
I love Sylvia. Gracias por tu mùsica Focus.
Superb! 😎
Timeless brilliance
why do I live in this day n age what a shame. shame on the music industry for not giving us such brilliance as this 😖
I agree
Lol thx man, would love to see original focus play a gig and yea I'll check those songs out thx again.
Hey dont worry its all still out there to listen to. In those days we had not internet - you only shared music, but taping each other's records. Boy was it slow. Much better now that 100 years of great music - and more new every year - is safely backed up digitally. We'll never lose the great now.
Great song!!!
seen them in Manchester f***k knows how many years ago Brilliant , then seen them 2 years ago,,,,,,,,still brilliant despite Jan akerman leaving ..got an excellent young lead guitarist
All I can say is thanks to Mr Jan Akkerman for such a wonderful track.
totp no wonder Cyril is laughing at the headbangers, along with 4octave Thjis🎼 Serious musicians keep drawing me back to this 🎼
gr8 song...thanks!..brings back memories!
LOVE from tokyo
Imagine698:
It depends on who writes the list! Jan Akkerman was/is a superb guitarist. I saw Focus several times in the 1970's (I'm even in this clip) and every time he was breathtaking.
I wouldn't bet on it. Still, it's one of the most perfect tunes ever written.
Focus, una de las mejores bandas del mundo!!! Akkerman un capo total!!!
Now, THIS IS MUSIC!
jan ackerman could have complemented many great bands of the area if they needed his services, thin lizzy, doobie brothers, etcetera..would have been interesting if it eventuated
The problem with Akkerman was Akkerman. Nobody wanted to work with him and he only wanted to work with bands that would be his backing band.
Jan Akkerman is the king of guitar melodies.
No! It's Jan Akkerman - and he's still out there playing.
living in Glasgow I have always wondered why Partick Thistle play this over the tannoy before each game at Firhill.
Capor totales!!!! Akkerman y cia!!!!
Great musicianship. Love it! Not sure about the hair....
@mediaz93 I fully agree with you.
Good luck!
i thought the guitarist was dennis hopper from his role in easy rider at the start
Real music in the days before sampling ,x factor and all the other shite that has fucked fusic up
Hey man! Have you recorded the performance!? put it on youtube for us!
Regards!
Ary
akkermann = te gek
@jamirosmajicrocks Ik heb precies hetzelfde, het klinkt op de een of andere manier gewoon nederlands :P
wrm vind iedereen uit mijn klas dit toch ouwelullen muziek
Focus, a cool band for sure. I'm an older person now and glad this kind of music was around when I was just a young pup. These guys are phonomenal musicians. They were playing stuff like this at a time when there was more respect for the creative aspect in music. I'm thankful this time existed and I was around to take it in.
I am a guitarist - have been my whole life.... and this is the song that made me a lifelong Jan Akkerman fan some +40 years ago.
This wil always remain..
In 100 years there will still be people enjoying this absolutely outstanding song.
All we gotta do is thank god on our bare knees that this kind of music was made..
This song doesnt need lyrics.The guitar speaks for itself.This is one of my favorites.
Jan Akkerman is voor mij de beste gitarist allertijden.
Prachtige gitaarwerk.
Het beste van nederlandse bodem.
One of the most talented groups of musicians ever brought together and seriously underrated. This is an awesome track.
Focus - in my humble opinion....a brilliant group of the early 70's and so underrated.
I used to always think this sounded like the music after everything's come right in the movies... Like a sort of triumph but with elements of nostalgia :)
Exactly- well put
Absolute stratospheric song - needs to be played very loudly
Stunning. Always gives me goose bumps whenever it's played on the radio, a real timeless classic and superb musicianship.
How can any human possibly dislike this?!
A sweet melody with a touch of melancholy .....
In my opinion, one of the most beautiful songs ever made.
I dont think there is a better instrumental track from a band, in my opinion. I love this now as i did as a boy growing up in the seventies. Proper brilliant
As an 11 year old I watched this on TOTP in 1972 and had my musical perspective changed forever! Magical stuff - I never thought I would ever see the piece of film again!!
This song changed my life back in 72...well it sent me on a trajectory ( with other songs )
Whoever uploaded this. Thank you big time.
yeah me too,i played it to death as a 11yr old kid in 72
There aren't many rock tunes that can be described as 'beautiful' but this is one of the few.
What an amazing guitarist Jan Akkerman is! Can't believe he actually adjusts the tuning of his guitar mid-tune at 1:22!
i miss the seventies for great music like this
Takes me back to my early days listening to this and many other classics on Radio Caroline. I missed Caroline and all the other album stations before the Internet brought all this fantastic music back to life for a new generation to hear. Great Post
just had one of those "what's this?!?! OH it's that song I really like but never knew who it was" moments!
Adam Walker I used to feel the same way when I'd hear the song Games People Play by The Alan Parsons Project on the local classic rock radio station here in my hometown. I'd think to myself, what a kick ass tune. But the DJ's would NEVER mention who played it. It was only recently that I was able to figure out who played it, and now I want to get the album it's featured on.
+Adam Walker I love those :)
+Adam Walker
Des O'Connor is like that for many people.
+Adam Walker old song but so young
dont you dare diss des o conner he is a musical genius.
This is why I fell in love with rock music
Why oh why are there not more instrumentals in popular music?
I have nothing against singers/songwriters but I really enjoy simply listening to music without the distraction of words and/or images(ie. music videos).
I'd love to hear 10-30% instrumental music on the radio.
Especially of this quality!!
This was played on BBC Radio 2 radio this afternoon. Just wonderful.
I'll bet it was the Ken Bruce show.
SuperRosie123 This should be played on BBC Radio 2 every day.
Best piece of 70 s Dutch rock Ever!!!!!
What a magnificent channel!
Focus were and still are the greatest band ever, not just in The Netherlands, but the WORLD!
I love the tempo change at 2:37. To me, that is the most beautiful part of the song. Jan Akkerman's volume swells on the Gibson Les Paul blending in with Thijs van Leer's roaring Hammond sound. I love it!
Unreal. One of the most perfect tunes ever written. How some of the audience can 'headbang' to it defies belief. Me; I'd make a loop of it, close my eyes and sip champagne 'till I fell into a coma. :-).
I was enthralled with this in 1973 - lost track and found it again on Amazon starting from just remembering Dutch and the year. I am very happy to be reunited. Inspiring and joyful piece
My Mum's maiden name was Ayres
Aye Jan Ackkerman...melodious genius... (y)
Almost 40 years and it is still VERY GOOD!
I find the song 'sylvia' really addicting. I remember it as a great song and it is. Just keep it to the original. That's the best version. Please don't do those extended versions and those other 'so called' creative long versions. The original is very good and please keep it there. Even until nowadays.
Such a good tune I so remember it mid seventies, focus pocus fantasticus.
Focus, simply one band no compares to nobody
yes indeed this guy can sing 4 octaves Axl Rose can sing 5 serious stuff this, happywhateveryourdoing 🎼
Awesome piece. Just joy, joy with no doubts.
Saw this band live in the early 70's not long after Sylvia was released. Moving Waves was one of those 'must have' albums along with Dark Side of the Moon and Tubular Bells - shame they lost their way though.
the netherelands without focus and solution are no netherlands!i im right do i?
Jan Akkerman
I was there at the farm in Geel Belgium in the early 70 s were it al started I have so many great memories it inspired the rest of my live
This was the 1970's, those were the days when pop stars knew how to make good music, unlike today.
Dt nummer brengt me direkt weer terug naar de tijd dat ik in de brugklas zat. Start jaren '70. Prachtig om weer te horen. Akkerman speelt hier magistraal....
heard this on the radio ages ago......now I have found it!!!! awesome track :)
I suppose that in Our Day(1973 and beyond) We didn't have Big Brother,Pop Idol,Britain's Got Talent,and the like.
So Today's kid's are probably being force fed all that comes with the aforementioned,And cannot see beyond the last few Years.
To be fair though,I can recall My Dad saying to Me in the mid 70's"What is this You are listening to?"
Fantastic tune! The part where Focus slows down "Sylvia" from 2:37 to 2:46 is my favourite part of the song. I just love Jan Akkerman's volume swells and Thijs van Leer's roaring Hammond in that section.
Great and brings back so many memories. Quite an emotive piece - takes me right back to living in Holland.
this is just so....GREAT!!
wow what talent.
If you only know 'Sylvia', check out the video of 'Focus 3'. That was their genius at it's epic best.
I was at school by those years...I used to run home and turn on the radio to hear Meridiano Juvenil with one of its classics: FOCUS !!! YEAHH !!
Gaaaaf!!
Eindelijk beelden van Focus met Sylvia...
Was nog maar 6 of 7 jaar en had ze nooit met dit nummer op tv gezien....
Hoorde dit nummer alleen maar op de radio....
Pokaz pieknej muzyki ktora przekracza wszelkie bariery srodowiskowe, mentalne, psychiczne i ludowe, nie wazne skad jestesmy, wazne jakimi jestesmy!!!!
Unforgettable sounds.
THE GREATEST INSTRUMENTAL OF ALL TIME VAN LEER WAS A GENIUS
Gewoon omdat ik van je hou...!!!
Greetings from USA (and Chile)
I first listened to this song when i was 5 years old. I clearly remember my sister who was a huge fun of focus, lifting me up and dancing with me on her hands. You never forget their tunes they are pure magic. Amazing music, amazing group!
What a brilliant track
Zonder twijfel de beste Nederlandse groep ooit.
I love these guys....
Remember this on TOPT in 1973.....with lovely Jimmy Savile..erdle erdle erdle....what a great piece and a great band.....shame about old Now then Now then. Keep Focused !
Shredlessly beautiful...and all the Dudes are on it..
Amazing! There's even people headbanging - I thought that was a thing of the 80's when metalheads (like myself) introduced it to the world. Go figure!
Oh btw I got to see Focus a month ago and it was magnificent. Can't wait to see them again!