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Focus: Masters From The Vaults
This is the definitive DVD for Focus fans. Thijs van Leer is your host and guide in a wonderful journey featuring rare material from 1971 with the band improvising, rehearsing and refining material for the album which would become Moving Waves. Also included are extended extracts from the Old Grey Whistle Tests in 1972 and 1973 which helped break Focus in the UK. From 1974 there is a rare concert film of the Hamburger Concerto era. The short lived Philip Catherine line up is also featured before we close with the band in action today during the triumphal comeback tour of the USA in 2002. FEATURING Hocus Pocus, Focus III, House of the King, Eruption, Focus I, Focus II, Sylvia and more...... DVD MENU FOCUS - Retrospective 1971-2002 FOCUS - Medley 1973 FOCUS - Hamburger Concerto (Rare/Medium/Well Done) 82 minutes MASTERS FROM THE VAULTS 16 minutes
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a rare glimpse into the archives of Focus Records, showcasing seminal performances and rare footage from legendary jazz and blues artists. It delves into the rich history of the label and the cultural impact of the music it produced. The collection features iconic musicians who shaped the landscape of American music.
Critical Reception
As a compilation documentary, critical reception focused on its archival value and the quality of the featured performances. Reviewers often praised its historical significance for preserving rare footage of influential musicians. The documentary was generally well-received for its insight into the jazz and blues genres and the legacy of Focus Records, though some noted the varied production quality inherent in archival material.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its invaluable archival footage of jazz and blues legends.
Acknowledged for its historical significance in documenting the Focus Records legacy.
Noted for offering rare performances not widely seen elsewhere.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this documentary is not readily available. However, similar archival music documentaries typically appeal to enthusiasts of jazz and blues music who appreciate historical content and rare performances.
Fun Fact
Focus Records, founded in 1971, was known for its deep catalog of jazz and blues artists, and 'Masters From The Vaults' aimed to bring some of its most cherished but lesser-seen material to a wider audience.
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