New single and video from vet Prog rockers Focus.
Focus announce the release of the first single, Fjord Focus, taken from their forthcoming album FOCUS 12 out on 5th July 2024.
Fjord Focus – as with much of the new album – was written by stalwart band leader and progressive music legend, Thijs Van Leer. About the single, bassist Udo Pannekeet comments: “Fjord Focus is a beautiful, classic composition by Thijs with wonderful 12/8 rhythms provided by drummer Pierre van der Linden.“
The track features an epic guitar solo from Menno Gootjes, which was recorded in just one take. Pannekeet recalls, “It is one of the best solos weve ever captured in the studio. I remember I had goosebumps listening back. I couldnt believe he (Goojtes) nailed these Coltrane-like chord changes in one go!“
When asked to comment on the new single, Gootjes simply says: “I just think its great. Just put it on and be taken on an adventure.“
The album, Focus 12, was recorded at the world-renowned Wisseloord Studios, in the bands native country of the Netherlands and is produced by both Pannekeet and Gootjes.
Here’s the single:
Focus are playing Fairport’s Cropredy Convention in August which is just one part of what’s set to be an exciting Summer. July will not only see the release of Focus 12 but the band will also fly to the USA and Canada for a string of 21 live shows, as part of the Heat Of The Moment Tour alongside other progressive music greats, Asia, Curved Air and Martin Turner – ex Wishbone Ash.
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