STILL bringing it after all these years! Treasure it folks, sadly, they won't be doing it much longer. Not to sound cryptic, but time will catch us all. Performances like this are moments that us fans are lucky to be able see. When these masters are around this long and able to deliver at a level we could only dream to? Man, this was just plain awesome.
Brilliant. This is all I can say about this. Jan Akkerman once boasted that as far as guitarists went, he was the best. But this guy just about overdoes him! And as for Thijs van Leer: he is just so good! What more can I say?
Much respect for Pierre here. I didn't know this guy was this good! I don't hear of him in circles, among affluent drummers who we've all come to know over the decades. It must be, that he is just way underrated!
I heard a fill on the B-side of Moving Waves, that had me confused for YEARS.....And i knew he didn't have 2 bassdrums. So through the years i've heard numerous live recordings of Pierre, and know for a fact he was way ahead of his time as a drummer!! I believe him being classically trained and his love for Jazz, had him take a very unique approach to music.
True, you do not here his name mentioned by anyone at all, but after hearing him playing on the album "moving waves " about 30 years ago I've admired him since and still listen to that album. In the drumming world, he deserves greater recognition. The man's simply brilliant.
I started listening to them in 74, then the great Jan Akkerman on the guitar, nothing to take away from this, Thijs van Leer ........you're a myth !!!!!!👍🐘
Me too brother, I saw them on a little black and white TV screen in the early 70s at my Grandparents house. I am also nearly sixty now. They were /are phenomenal. I duck onto RUclips occasionally for a quick fix :-)
Wow wow wow ... Pierre van der Linden is now even more hip than he was back in the day .. what he did at 11:19 onward is beyond belief .. composite rhythm with the hi hats holding the original tempo while tearing apart the rest of the drums with other tempos and time signatures all playing at the same time .. talke about a man with 3 brains here!
Are you effing kidding me.. ONE of my favorite bands... They get better and better... Anyone know if this is a full concert on RUclips??... Looking for there latest gig playing Eruption..
Yes, Thijs' vocal extremes of his youth can still be heard, softly and mixed with today's Thijs. The spirit of the music lives in him.... uniquely him.
In about 2015 Focus came to my local town (with Groundhogs and Wishbone Ash on), I had been a fan since Moving Waves and while Groundhogs were on I slipped out for a beer and who should be in the foyer than Thijs (hoping to sell a few CD's) we must have talked for about 20 mins about music in general and M Waves in particular. I told Thijs of my admiration for their music and Pierre Van Der Linden, Thijs said to come back to the dressing room after the gig for a beer and to meet PVDR. They were great company and Pierre, I spoke to PVDR about my admiration for his drumming and the complexity of the Time Signatures of his drumming which is just brilliant. He was staggered to hear of my praise for his skills. For me he is my top 3 of Drummers (Ginger Baker, Cream- Gavin Harrison, Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and himself, in no particular order. Not only is he a humble and very pleasant man but he paid for my beer as well. A top guy!
So good to see that Thijs van Leer is still going strong. And Pierre's drum solo was outstanding.... Love this song it was such an inspiration to me as a young musician as is this group.
Beste Pierre, Wat fijn om je weer te zien en horen. Ik hoop tot later. Groet Will. ruclips.net/video/4d9wLbQyAIk/видео.html ruclips.net/video/dXNu3uCMF68/видео.html ruclips.net/video/bOdL9R2my7c/видео.html
its always such an empowering feeling, when the crowd sings along...and when Age prevents YOU from doing it Yourself, im sure it feels even better, knowing that the metaphorical baton has been taken...
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Hocus Pocus is on the playlist of my life.
Focus forever.
Pierre on the drums is an absolute legend. Unique style and very under rated.
Glad to see that Pierre hasn't lost any intensity in his playing and the chops are still there.
STILL bringing it after all these years! Treasure it folks, sadly, they won't be doing it much longer. Not to sound cryptic, but time will catch us all. Performances like this are moments that us fans are lucky to be able see. When these masters are around this long and able to deliver at a level we could only dream to? Man, this was just plain awesome.
Smokes all th3se years hocus pocus so7nds like a magical conjugation
I'm not a drummer, but I hope I'll be able to move as fast as Pierre van der Linden at my 75th :-o
Where is Jan Akkerman? This guitarist is not nearly as clean and crisp.
I waited through the whole intro for Jan to walk on stage and I get this guy. Not what I was waiting for.????
Pierre Van der Linden was one of my biggest influences as a drummer since the 70's. his work with Focus and Trace speak for themself.
Me to, Van der Linden was my greatest influence to my drumming... good to read it was the same for you popeye, good luck to you..
The drum solo is mind blower! PVL had a most beautiful feel on those skins!!!!
Bem vindos Focus continuam bem de Carlos Portugal
Drum solo is incredibly musical, as in it follows a lot of what the organ and singing has set up, reprises the guitar work, then adds its own
Respect, and thanks for the great song Hocus Pocus, that's one hell of an energy giver.
Intro from Thijs is breathtaking
RIP the drum set. Pierre is not even sweating after that solo. I lost 5 kilograms while watching that.
Pierre Vander Linden , de beste drummer OOIT !!!!!! man, man !
Brilliant. This is all I can say about this. Jan Akkerman once boasted that as far as guitarists went, he was the best. But this guy just about overdoes him! And as for Thijs van Leer: he is just so good! What more can I say?
This guy is no Jan van Akkerman
Jan Akkerman was humbled by Paco de Lucia.
You could mention the amazing drum fills by the incomperable Mr. Pierre Vander linden
I always loved Focus and this is fantastic!
Bemoedigend om Pierre van der Linden nog zo goed in vorm te zien op zijn 75e!
Much respect for Pierre here. I didn't know this guy was this good! I don't hear of him in circles, among affluent drummers who we've all come to know over the decades. It must be, that he is just way underrated!
The man is a player ,indeed.HalleluYAH !
He is a legend mate
I heard a fill on the B-side of Moving Waves, that had me confused for YEARS.....And i knew he didn't have 2 bassdrums. So through the years i've heard numerous live recordings of Pierre, and know for a fact he was way ahead of his time as a drummer!! I believe him being classically trained and his love for Jazz, had him take a very unique approach to music.
True, you do not here his name mentioned by anyone at all, but after hearing him playing on the album "moving waves " about 30 years ago I've admired him since and still listen to that album.
In the drumming world, he deserves greater recognition. The man's simply brilliant.
Focus es la mejor banda holandesa de la historia. Grupo fundamental del rock progresivo.
Brilliant. Love the lyrics. Pierre par excellence. Have missed them, great to see them again.
The lyrics are legendary !
Been a fan since they started. So good to see the two older guys still going strong - especially Pierre on drums - he's even better!
Genial, Gracias!!!! Marvilloso!!!
I started listening to them in 74, then the great Jan Akkerman on the guitar, nothing to take away from this, Thijs van Leer ........you're a myth !!!!!!👍🐘
And playing as "when you have 4 minutes..."
I love it
Would have loved to been there.
At almost 60, still a fan, from the first hour. Who listens with me in 2021?
Me too brother, I saw them on a little black and white TV screen in the early 70s at my Grandparents house. I am also nearly sixty now. They were /are phenomenal. I duck onto RUclips occasionally for a quick fix :-)
i will
I am.
Wow wow wow ... Pierre van der Linden is now even more hip than he was back in the day .. what he did at 11:19 onward is beyond belief .. composite rhythm with the hi hats holding the original tempo while tearing apart the rest of the drums with other tempos and time signatures all playing at the same time .. talke about a man with 3 brains here!
Totally agree! Very impressive!
Magic
Listened again. Just excellent; brilliant. Pierre, so pleased you have not retired yet. Please don't retire.
Amazing!!! 👍👏
Ecxelenticimo!!! cien mil puntos!!!
Great Performance, Fantastic Groove & Energy!!! The drum solo is super musical and technically challenging. BRAVO!
Quem é bom, nunca acaba!
Who is good, it never ends!
Best drum solo of all time. ever. In history . Most powerful band. ever
Lmfao not even close. It was good, but that's about it.
Are you effing kidding me.. ONE of my favorite bands... They get better and better... Anyone know if this is a full concert on RUclips??... Looking for there latest gig playing Eruption..
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ruclips.net/video/opon0lE3lLQ/видео.html here you are sir....
After all these years, the yodeling sure seems appropriate coming from an older guy.
Hollandse pop history nooit vergeten, toch de "focus" op de toekomst !
50 plus years and still in FOCUS 👍😀
Hahaha ,,Good one.HalleluYAH !
Well done!
Shame Thijs can't manage the rising scales any more. But he's still got it on flute and keyboards, and Pierre van der Linden is still magical.
Age does not forgive voices...
Pierre van der Linden, he' s amazing since 50 years.
Yes, Thijs' vocal extremes of his youth can still be heard, softly and mixed with today's Thijs. The spirit of the music lives in him.... uniquely him.
I think he ruins it when he yodels he should let someone younger do it or retire
It's way past time to hang it up.
Reminds me of Jim Dandy still performing. Give it up.
Go out great.
Delighted to have seen this live at Sale Waterside Arts Centre, UK in November 2023 - and finally got to meet Thijs afterwards - we are both 75!
Chacrinha rules!!!! Hail to This Van Leer!!!! Great guitar player too (not an Akerman, of course...)
Different and cool guitar solos cool arrangement.As teens we loved that song always made you smile with that yodeling. Great song.
Tan locos como siempre. Genios. Abrazos desde San Juan. Argentina.
Ok, so his voice is pretty much shot, BUT, he “improvised “, very well, and the music suffered very little. INCREDIBLE ‼️
📻😁📻😁👍‼️
Still stunning after all these years
Eu gosto muito dessa banda maravilhosa!
Wat een gitarist!! Thijs moet maar eens stoppen met het gejodel! Het wordt vals!
Zijkerd!
In about 2015 Focus came to my local town (with Groundhogs and Wishbone Ash on), I had been a fan since Moving Waves and while Groundhogs were on I slipped out for a beer and who should be in the foyer than Thijs (hoping to sell a few CD's) we must have talked for about 20 mins about music in general and M Waves in particular. I told Thijs of my admiration for their music and Pierre Van Der Linden, Thijs said to come back to the dressing room after the gig for a beer and to meet PVDR. They were great company and Pierre, I spoke to PVDR about my admiration for his drumming and the complexity of the Time Signatures of his drumming which is just brilliant. He was staggered to hear of my praise for his skills. For me he is my top 3 of Drummers (Ginger Baker, Cream- Gavin Harrison, Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and himself, in no particular order. Not only is he a humble and very pleasant man but he paid for my beer as well. A top guy!
Thijs can still bring it,yodeling and flute.
9 minute drum solo, not bad for an old guy! Seen Focus in 2010ish in the Citadel St Helens great gig.
Pierre Van der Linden,is a world class drummer in my opinion, tabernac.........
One of my very favorite all time drummers going back to the masterpiece Focus debute LP: MOVING WAVES
My high school band director (He was a fine drummer, himself.) joked that the purpose of a drum solo is to let the real musicians take a break.
He also said the purpose of a floor tom is to have a place to put your ashtray and a drink.
Intro..Simon/ Garfunkel..Scarborough Fair
Pierre van der linden 👍👍👍
His voice has gone.
Wonderful, this is it. Pure, groovy and delightful
Pierre on the drums.
Amazing and brillant.
Conclusion: Pierre is a brilliant "Story Teller " on drums.
So good to see that Thijs van Leer is still going strong. And Pierre's drum solo was outstanding.... Love this song it was such an inspiration to me as a young musician as is this group.
wat een geweldige band (nog steeds) prachtige opnamen en super geluid!! Bravo allen!!!!!
I'd love to hear them play it on a pipe organ in a cathedral
It’s not Focus without Jan Akkerman.
I wonder what Jan Akkerman (original gitarplayer) says about this concert ?!?!?!?!?!?
Paiste, Zildjian, Meinl...Wat maakt het uit, als het maar goed klinkt!! Zo hoort het!
Dude! He can yodel 50 years later!
great to see pierre v/d linden
Ilu zostało takich mistrzów perkusji! Perfekcja!
sounds awful now
Fantastisk! Jeg er 14 igjen.... Hilsen fra Norge!💕🤟🤘🤘
Thijs, ya no tienes que demostrar que eres un grande 👏
Beste Pierre, Wat fijn om je weer te zien en horen. Ik hoop tot later. Groet Will.
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its always such an empowering feeling, when the crowd sings along...and when Age prevents YOU from doing it Yourself, im sure it feels even better, knowing that the metaphorical baton has been taken...
Check the 1973 performance.
ヤバっ！カッコいい🤩
la musica dei miei tempi,quella bella ,probabilmente legata ai tempi che erano....come ora abbiamo i rapper.
Lekker 👍
70’s bag
Old school daddy's rules.. period
Sweet! 😊
Who is the guitarplayer? Pretty good
Menno Goojes
van der Linden remain magistral!
No mile a minute double base drum blast; just a melodic rhythmic musical piece. As we should do "Focus on Focus"
Also note the left hand index finger technique; a la Roger Taylor.
SIETE DEI GRANDI!!!! COMPLIMENTI!!❤️🍀🙏🌄🌈
maestros .......los escucho desde los 16 tengo 67 ..... mis respetos
Pierre van der Linden is simply the best >75 drummer in the world.
The drummer: when you have 4 minutes...
Wauw! Tijgers na zo veel jaren. Ooit gezien in bioscoop in Sneek, begin ‘ 70 jaren. Top!
❤ mijn broer heeft ook ee mix gemaakt martin tchai kun u als u hem kent ik ben zijn zusje nathalie mischien wat muziek opsturen😊
Genial maravillosa gracias por existir rock estás rolas son droga para el espíritu
Pierre Van Der Linden is GREAT!!!
sr de kroepoekfabriek gracias por recordarnos a focus-hocus pocus desde en vivo kroepoekfabriek
Altijd weer die fluit!(Jan Akkerman)
Adoe nja lui! Sambal der bij ook? Krupuk Pabriek nja!
Met de legendarische Pierre van der Linden,yeah!
Pierre blijft steady drummen!!!!!
Absolutely masterful...
Wow!