Focus is known around the world for its iconic albums, including the hits Hocus Pocus, Sylvia and House Of The King. After the reunion of Focus and the release of the Focus 8 album, the band toured the world and was introduced to new musical styles and influences. The line-up on this album features Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Bobby Jacobs and Jan Dum E. The sessions for the album were all recorded in between South American tour commitments during 2005, and every track is a previously unreleased composition by the members of Focus or producer Marvio Ciribelli. The album features all-star Brazilian musicians including Arthur Maia and mario Seve joining Focus on new recordings, and vice versa, plus a drum duet with Marcio Bahia as musicianship once again goes Beyond the Horizon.
T**D
Good for old and new audiences?
This will be a good purchase for the Focus fans of old and possibly a new audience if they where to hear it. There is definitely a jazzier feel to this than any of their other recordings alluded to. They have some guest musicians to help with great affect.I do like many old bands but seldom look back to them for new music, this has become an exception to this.The female vocalist comes a little too close to sounding like Shakatak for my liking, but the music carries this through to good effect. Could have done without a couple of the drum solo though, times have moved on, please!
M**N
I enjoyed listening to these Jam sessions
this a very jazzy record with all present Brazilian atmosphere. Thijs van Leer plays a lot of flute on this release. I enjoyed listening to these Jam sessions.
S**R
Focus
Focus playing slightly out of the usual remit as they are playing with a selection of brasilians. Quite, quite enjoyable, well worth a listen.
R**L
fusion
The album is a great fusion of rock/prog/jazz/classical/latin music.Excellent musicianship and Thijs and the boys trying out new things.
D**R
Five Stars
Arrived promplty. Very focus
A**R
M
Excellent
S**N
Three Stars
its okay
L**F
Disappointing.
As a traditional Focus fan it has been disappointing to see the decline of their musical compositions. They need to completely review their style and get back to the core guitar and synthesiser . This album is short and extremely disappointing - not even one memorable track.
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