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WHAT DID I WITNESS?!! | Focus - Hocus Pocus (REACTION!!)
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Got Me Good!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is one WEIRD song 😂
Hey, right on Jamel, cheers, man!
I couldn't watch all of it, it was freakin me out LOL
Jamel, you been everywhere lately. You been pulling a Hank Snow.
I was first introduced to this song on your channel, Jamel, so altho I was familiar with it, I just had to see how Mr. Video would react. Love you both and the fact that you support each other!
This song is 8 minutes long. Midnight Special have them 4 min 45 sec. So they doubled the speed of the song,didn’t miss a note! Live! Genius!
And a standing ovation!
Hocus Pocus by Focus!
they shortened the drum and guitar solos
Well worth a whole video, Mr. Video, to treat yourself to the complete version. Or a rare concert to see them live. As for "explaining", that takes multiple viewings first. And maybe Mozart-level musicianship all around. I mean, watch again and listen to the guitarist. Each break is different yet returns to the saee riff.
LOL “You need to move!” We all heard that when we listened to this song.
They never played the song the same way twice.
I'm glad you wrote that, I knew it was faster than I had heard it!
At 2:25, your eyes get big.
At 2:33, your mouth drops open.
At 2:36 you stand in disbelief.
By 2:40 i'm literally laughing out loud with tears in my eyes. Dude, you're reactions are hilarious!!!
I laughed so hard fluids started coming out!
2:36 he’s running lmaooo that sent me hollering hahha
DITTO😂😂😂😂
Me Too !!!
Haven’t laughed so hard in ages. 😂😂😂
I'm sitting in my room, (got to stay socially distanced) and I'm just dying with tears running down my face! You just "light up our life"! Thanks 😊🎶😂😂👍
Yessssss!
Same for me !
Your a star
Same 😂😂😂
He said. He yodalyin and flute Playin. 😂😂
Thijs van Leer is 72 years old now. Rumour has it he likes to spend his evenings watching Hocus Pocus reaction videos.
He's gonna love this one.
I really hope so because he is a legend..
Wait really?
Your expressions are priceless. It’s like you feel music 100x more than the average human being. Combine that with your epic sense of humour. Pure gold ⚡️⚡️⚡️
This dude had me laughing I couldn’t catch my breath had my headphones on my wife asked what’s so funny I showed her Leo’s expressions she understood
Show ya right
I almost spat my drink when u played the flip-flop 😂😂
P.s. For some flavour, may I request a reaction to Paco De Lucia "Cepa Andaluza" (Bulerias). Much love from England
I did, couldn't hardly catch my breath.
I heard that this was the only act from the "Midnight Special" series that got a standing ovation from the crowd.
and well deserved
It was..
On a similar note do FRANKENSTEIN by EDGAR WINTER !!!
Funny I was going to suggest that and that's something that's interesting
Yes!!
But hw has to do the live one
Don't remember what year it was but they used to play this and Edgar Winters " Frankenstein" on the radio a lot.
@Nicole Jessica If you do Tobacco Road, you will be caught... no escape.
Most that needs to be told about this performance, like how they had to speed it up to fit the time frame given and the amounts of coke used by the keyboard-player/singer/flutist allready been mentioned by others, so no need to add that in detail anymore.
One person i do need to point out is Jan Akkerman, the guitarist, while in this performance you get a wall of sound thrown at you which drowns the guitar sound a bit, he's one to "Focus" on.
He ranked best guitarist in the world for 2 or 3 years in a row in a time where we had the real guitar gods out there too (like Jimmy Page, Frank Zappa, Santana, Clapton, Van Halen, Duane Allman, Brain May and Jeff Beck to name a few)
He had "godly" timing, speed and touch, on top of the talent he had to start with but for some reason he's one of the less known big names of the era.
Yet he inspired countless guitarists ever since, even up till today...
You'd do well to check out a few of their studio tracks where the sound mix is a lot better than most live recordings (the recordings are limited due to quality of recording equipment at the time, i tell ya the band sounded amazing on stage, the "let-down" is the recording quality itself)
If these guys tickled your curiosity, then i strongly suggest checking out more of them, songs like Sylvia, House of the kings, Janis and ofc this song, Hocus Pocus.
Thnx for the upload :D
(ps, the singer didnt sing much, he used his voice as an instrument instead, therefor the yodeling and other sounds he produces)
Crazy ass shit😝💯❣️ never heard of this band or I just never payed attention 😁❣️🤘🎵💯🎼🎵🎵🎶 this did put a different tune in my ear for the night... Love it ❣️
Jan Akerman killin’ it, for real.
Had a chat with Jan in London. Seemed a bit dismissive.
@@terryross1032 i know, he's a bit of a grumpy type lol, also years of conflict with Thijs. (both are just a bit weird hehehe)
I saw a video of him performing renaissance lute music during a concert.
"Hocus Pocus" is a song by the Dutch rock band Focus, written by keyboardist, flautist and vocalist Thijs van Leer and guitarist Jan Akkerman. "Hocus Pocus" takes the form of a rondo, consisting of alternation between a powerful rock chord riff with short drum solos and then varied solo "verses" (in the original all performed by Thijs van Leer) which include yodeling, eefing, organ playing, accordion, scat singing, flute riffs, and whistling. The single version is significantly edited from the album version. "Hocus Pocus 2" is a slightly faster version with some funk elements and rhythms added. It was released as a single in its own right in Europe and was the B-side to the North American release of "Hocus Pocus". When performing live, Focus would play "Hocus Pocus" even faster. The song has been used a lot in commercials, Nike, McDonalds and in a lot of movies was just used in the trailer for Pixar's 2020 film Onward. It was also used in DreamWorks' 2020 film Trolls World Tour.
"He's yodelayin' and flute playin." LMAO!!!!
I've never seen a reaction to this that wasn't 'WTAF!' Singer/Yodeller/Whistler/Flautist/Organist and apparent loon Thijs Van Leer always becomes the centre of attention - although the main point about this performance is that they compressed the original recording into the time slot they were given without missing anything. Hats off also to six-stringer Jan Akkerman, who is another one of those guys who makes you want to smash your guitar against a wall and never play again.
Rotflmao
"I aint heard one word yet. Its brilliant."
That was brilliant my guy 😂😹
I was at least one of them that recommended this song a short time ago. You're awesome you reacted to this one.
Little background story about this is that this Dutch band were told they would only get so many minutes and they had to cut the song short. They said screw it, we'll just play it faster.
I don’t know this group, BUT I believe that was Gladys Knight doing the intro. Her Midnight Train to Georgia is on point!
yes, Gladys for sure.
She is one Fine lady!!.....😍💥👌👍💓🤩
This is the music my cousins would listen to back in the late 60s early 70s. Drove my aunt n uncle nutz. Lmbo
Have a blessed day
One of the greatest jams ever, and so fun to share with people that never heard or seen it.
No words, just yodeling! A high energy song played at 150% speed. I think they opened a bag of black beauties before the show! Another good Dutch band: Golden Earring. Check out RADAR LOVE.
Yes, yes, yes....Ozzy Osborne's MR. CROWLEY is one of his best all around songs...
I love that song...
he's like the guy you meet and have to answer riddles to cross his bridge
"What is your name?"
"What Is Your Quest?"
"What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?"
Billy Goat Gruff
@@thatoneguyagain2252 "I don't know that..." 🤣✌🏻
@thatoneguyagain2252
1 King Arthur of Camalot
2 To find the holy grail
3 Is that an African Swallow or a European Swallow?
Could you imagine listening to this after a hit of acid back in the day?
Or right now😆🤯
I have ,and and it was a wild ride.
Lol its funny being stoned on weed omg imagin tripping
I think we all need to meet immediately and make this happen.
@@phoenix1473 I think you're on to something 👍🤘👌
Netherlands represent! Jan Akkerman is such a badass guitar player.
I showed this song to a friend when we were in middle school and I got in trouble because his mom was pissed he wouldn't stop yodeling...
You had me damn near pissing my pants laughing. I was hoping you would find this gem, and you didn’t disappoint. Hahahaha
One hit wonder 1968
Arthur Brown- fire
The Best Song EVER- performed literally while on fire!!!
LOVED HIS CRAZY WORLD!!!
@@iowa7693 And Kingdom Come : )
Near the end sounded like a steaming Tea kettle... The water is boiling... Its ready... Ahhhhhhhhh!!! 😆 😆 😆 ❤ 🌹
Nutcracker language...😂😂😂
Trust me when they happens no-one is making any noise...
🤣 my favorite comment also
I have listened to this since I was a teen, and I Never heard that line. It is Great.
Also notable is Gladys Knight doing the intro.
And she is gorgeous!!...😍😋💓💥👌👍🤩
This reminds of some shit I saw at my buddies house when we were on acid back in the day. We laughed so hard that we started in living room watching tv and ended up on the front lawn dying of laughter. Acid laughs are something else.
I have never heard this kind of music but you had me dying with your facial expressions.
I grew up listening to the music of that era, but I've never heard that. I am forever traumatized! Thanks Mr Video. I'm gonna go lay on a therapists couch now...
Lord I have never heard of this group or song and I had the same reaction. I was crying tears of laughter at your reaction I dropped my phone, then picked it up to run to show my sister. We just died 😂😂😂😂😂 we're like WTH? Who is this band? Hilarious man. Thanks for the best reaction ever👍
When mankind no longer exists and the aliens study our species, this is one that they will spend the most time trying to interpret.
Of all the first reactions to this song I watched, yours was by far the most amusing. Thanks for letting me enjoy that first experience, second hand.
I just started watching your Elvis reactions & had to see if you had seen this. I remember watching this on tv in 1973. It's unforgettable. I knew you would have one of the best reactions. They were all really good musicians.
Knew what was coming it had the same effect on us back then . Magic.
This is one of my very favorite CZcams videos! This song was actually sped up so that the entire song could fit within a 4 minute time slot when it really needed right around 8. It's just the funniest thing in the world! You'll have to listen to the studio recording to see what it really sounds like LOL
I recently binge-watched a British comedy series starring Steve Coogan as an ex-roadie. This song was the outro for every episode. And I laughed every time even though I remember it from the 70's.
Saxondale!
@@brandonknight6104
Right! It didn't occur to me till I saw your reply that I didn't even mention the name of the series.
Out there sounding like the that yodeling game on The Price is Right...
This is my first time hearing this song..
I'm right there with ya on in this reaction...
I forgot how crazy this song was / is. hahahahaha
I have been watching you for a while now. My daughter decided to watch this with me. Mr. Video, this was the funniest EVER! Like many other people, we're going through a rough patch right now. You took our minds off our problems. God bless you for making us laugh so hard.
songs are quite often better live, but this song is better in the studio version. the creative insanity is more....dare I say it...Focused.
"Ya'll a bad machine!" XD
As others mentioned, do Frankenstein by Edgar Winter
Argent: Hold Your Head Up (long version)
Lmmfao 🤣🤣 I forgot this song existed 🤪🤪🤪
I am trying to smoke, but can't hardly breath I am laughing so hard.
Neighbors have always been a problem for me too because of my music!😂 I am nice enough to share it with them, but they don't appreciate it. 😂🤣 You passed 80K subscribers already✨Congratulations!! 🥳🎉 I completely forgot about this crazy song, it's definitely different! Hope you're having a great day, can't wait to see what you react to next! ✌❤️🎶
This was the most ridiculous song I’ve ever heard.. but I was laughing so hard at your reaction I was literally crying’.. 😂
Awww sh!t... you're gonna love that one!!!
What a classic!
Gonna enjoy watching this....
Do the impression of this guy when your brother is over bahahaha
OMG!!!! I'm kinda remembering this song as I hear the beginning. That's what I get for watching Midnight Special as a kid. You heard a little of everything!!!
This is my all time favorite CZcams video. I’ve watched it hundreds of times, seriously. The musicianship of these guys is off the charts. I’ve read that the keyboardist got spiked before the show and I believe it because he doesn’t act like this in any of their other live performances.
In the 70s everything is possible
Now we know who Jack Black was into when he was young!😂
I've loved this song since I was a kid so seeing you react to it after I've followed your channel for so long is golden - funniest video yet 🤣 flip flop flute!
ok ive set a new record for most times viewing a reaction video. sheesh this is gold. BRILLIANT!
I told you before man . People was trippin back then. lol
I haven't smoked pot in years, but I swear I would right now!
This is the content we need 😂😂😂
"I don't know what went on, but something happened!" 😂 I love you, Mr. Video.
Awww.... they should have warned you! Fun tho... you were trying so hard to rationalize its absurdity. Good reaction. ❤️🤣🤣
So you just did Hocus Pocus. You are no longer a virgin. It's crazy, eh? Cheers from Canada
Hey man, I heard this on my transistor radio. I think I was in junior high school. I thought I'd lost my mind. OMG. Funny stuff. Great players
Been waiting a long time for this 🤣 but ozzy osbourne - mr crowley live next please 😁
Can't imagine that being a good reaction video, zzzzzzzzz
@@Strimbles randy fucking rhoads.
They're Dutch and apparently wearing wooden shoes causes painful blisters resulting in many of the sounds and screams during this song....that's my guess.
he's Dutch so he's wearing wooden shoes 🤔? He's jodeling, that's a kind of singing you don't need wooden shoes for 😅
^ What he said.
😆
Try them, klompen are great.
It's just one of those things you have to see/hear. ✌🏻 I remember the song being longer.
they had to speed it up like that to fit into the shows time allotment for each guest. yes, it's normally quite a bit longer and slower.
It's twice as long but they were only allotted a short time slot so they doubled the speed to fit it all in. It makes the song sound even more zany than previously. 😆
Aaaannnnddd... Reactions like this are a huge part of why we love you, Mr. Video!
💖🌠💖
The first part of the song he's yodeling. The second part is scat singing, which a lot of jazz artists used to do. The wiki says there's eefing in it too (you want to here eefing, search Riddle and Phelps on youtube. You won't believe your ears, lol), but it's not in this live version. I don't remember in the studio version either, but I haven't heard it in a long time. I love you reactions. This is turning in to my favorite reaction channel. Keep up the good work!!!!!
"Sweet Leaf" by Sabbath or "Bury me in Smoke" by Down, that should be your theme song.
He looks like his tweeking big time!
Nutcracker Lanuguage lmao 🤣 😂 😆 That was an experience in the Twiliight Zone
I’m so shocked. I just recently discovered you, and suggested you react to this tune, and I’ll be damned if you had already done it. You crack me up.
Why am I suddenly craving a joint & some Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa???? Yodel-lay-eee-ooo!!!! 🤣🤣
that was just the acid kicking in....Also ... Joe Rogan On MDMA.... "I totally get what he was saying"
When you thought you see everything, OMG I am dying here 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This might be the best reaction video I've ever seen.
This was played at my mother's funeral😁
5:03 _This is some new fun..._ Well, it's 1973 :D
Just relaxing and enjoying some late night videos on CZcams...thanks so much! I remember watching this live on the Midnight Special waaaay back when I was still a young teenager...loved it then and still love it now!
All the best to you and yours!
Your facial expressions during this reaction are solid gold! LOL you had me laughing my ass off!
i was waitin for mr. V to say "no way a white boy is singin this".
I remember hearing this for the first time on local classic rock station..I was blown away..like,, WTF..HAHA..need to see your reaction to Nine inch Nails - "Closer" or "the Fragile" if you ain't done it already. Or Butthole Surfers "Pepper"..
Butthole Surfers! (And Nine Inch Nails)
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Gosh I love this! Whenever I feel myself going to that down place I watch this and up I come with smile! Thank you!
Oh yeah! This is probably the best reaction to Hocus Pocus live I have seen. You smokin Mr Video!
Warning to all new viewers this cool guy will have you laughing, Be careful if drinking coffee or eating. Also Smash the subscribe and like button.
You know, Pink Floyd has one of the greatest songs with a vocalist, but no lyrics... Great Gig in the Sky...
Mr. Video this is now in my favorites list! Too many great lines to mention. Your face is priceless!
Legend has it he was making those faces at the start because he forgot the words to the song, as you can see.... :)
Oh, you're going down the Weird 70s road, eh? Check out Arthur Brown: "FIRE"
fire is a 60's tune..1968.
Leo blame it on tics syndrome if people ask!😂😂
And when that man was finished performing they put him back into his nice warm straight jacket.
I've got TEARS running down my face from laughing, watching your reation!!!
Focus was a band born of the drug culture and indeed their music showed it. Thanks for the laughs bro!
Ok, so listen. I'm going to request Duran Duran one more time but here's why I'm re-requesting. All the other people doing reactions keep starting off with their songs from the 90s which is a decade after their heyday. So if you're ever going to react to them I want you to start off properly with one of their earliest hits so you can get the proper experience. I would choose "Girls on Film" if it was entirely up to me, however, "Rio", "Hungry Like the Wolf" or "Planet Earth" would also make fantastic starting points. I don't want you to ruin everything for yourself the way these other people have. Save "Ordinary World" and "Come Undone" for people who don't know any better.
I have said my piece. Good day, sir. 😊
p.s. You should go with the official music videos whenever possible with them.
Love “Girls On Film”. Captures the essence of the time when young folks were partying like its not 1999 yet.
Yes!!
Girls on film -DURAN DURAN
🥳🥳🥳😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥
I think I need this song in a Seth Rogan movie with a chase scene.
It's in the chase scene of Baby Driver, they choreographed the entire scene around the full song.
@@patientzeropoint5271 That's amazing! I'll have to go watch that movie now.
@@erykaton170 You should, for that scene alone. They even lined up the gunfire with the drums, it's super well done. They use the original version of the song though.
@@patientzeropoint5271 I'll check it out. Thank you!
lmao---we used to dance to this--the good old days when I was young and so was Gladys Knight
2:36 when he walked away LMFAOOOOO THE FUNNIEST REACTION IVE SEEN
LMMFAO I'm gonna have to get me some shrooms.
Ever heard J Cole - Blow Up? He sampled this
That was hilarious when you used the flip flop for a flute! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
WAS NOT EXPECTING 2:24 THAT😵
And then, and then, and then
I'mon play the flute😝
Then, then, and then gon WHISTLE🙃