"Hocus Pocus" is a 1971 song from Moving Waves, the second album by Dutch rock group Focus. It was written by guitarist Jan Akkerman and flautist/keyboardist Thijs van Leer. It was also released as a single with Janis as a B-side for the UK and Hocus Pocus II for the US. There are no lyrics to the song. It takes the form of a rondo, consisting of alternation between a powerful rock chord riff and varied solo "verses" (in the original all performed by Thijs van Leer) which include yodeling, organ playing, accordion, gibberish lyrics, flute riffs and whistling. Foc… read more
There is more than one artist with this name. 1) a Dutch progressive rock band founded in 1969. 2) an American rapper and Hip-Hop producer. 3) Bigband from Valašska, Czech Republic. 4) a Hip-Hop artist from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. 1) Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band founded by classically trained organist/flautist Thijs van Leer in 1969, along with guitarist Jan Akkerman. They are one of the most well-known and influential rock bands from the Netherlands. They successfully fuse inspired jazz, rock, and blues improvisation, classical musical structures, and accessible… read more
There is more than one artist with this name. 1) a Dutch progressive rock band founded in 1969. 2) an American rapper and Hip-Hop producer. 3) Bigband from Valašska, Czech Republic. 4) a Hi… read more
There is more than one artist with this name. 1) a Dutch progressive rock band founded in 1969. 2) an American rapper and Hip-Hop producer. 3) Bigband from Valašska, Czech Republic. 4) a Hip-Hop artist from the Sunshine Coast in Austra… read more