Spirit of Unicorn Music are pleased to announce the release of “Fjord Focus,” the new single from Focus, taken from their forthcoming album “Focus 12,” which releases on July 05, 2024. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
“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 we’ve ever captured in the studio. I remember I had goosebumps listening back. I couldn’t believe he (Goojtes) nailed these Coltrane-like chord changes in one go!”
When asked to comment on the new single, Gootjes simply said: “I just think it’s 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 band’s native country of the Netherlands and is produced by both Pannekeet and Gootjes.
Set to be an exciting Summer for Focus, 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.
The last word about the new single goes to the band’s enigmatic commander in chief, Thijs Van Leer, who said: “To me, it is a fairytale.”
“Fjord Focus” is available to download now from all good streaming services.
“Focus 12” will be available on CD, Vinyl and on all good streaming services and can be Pre-Ordered here: https://burningshed.com/store/focus
Tracklist:
- Fjord Focus
- Focus 13
- Béla
- Meta Indefinita
- All Aboard
- Born To Be You
- Nura
- Bowie
- Positano
- Gaia
Lineup:
Thijs van Leer / Flute, Organ, Piano, Synths
Menno Gootjes / Guitars, Piano, Synths
Pierre van der Linden / Drums
Udo Pannekeet / Bass, Synths, Programming
Produced by Menno Goodies and Udo Pannekeet
Recorded by Danny Sykes, Udo Pannekeet and Geert Scheijgrond at Widdeloord Studios and Wedgeview Studios, Netherlands
Mixed by Udo Pannekeet
Mastered by Sander van der Heide
Heat Of The Moment 2024 Tour Dates:
Wednesday, 3rd July : Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield
Thursday, 4th July : Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls
Saturday, 6th July : Chevalier Theatre, Medford
Sunday, 7th July : The Paramount, Huntingdon
Tuesday, 9th July : Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
Wednesday, 10th July : Count Basie Center, Red Bank
Friday, 12th July : Tropicana Showroom, Atlantic City
Saturday, 13th July : Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem
Sunday, 14th July : American Music Theatre, Lancaster
Tuesday, 16th July : Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg
Wednesday, 17th July : Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
Thursday, 18th July : Columbia County Performing Arts Center, Evans
Saturday, 20th July : Hard Rock Live, Orlando
Sunday, 21st July : Pompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano Beach
Monday, 22nd July : Seminole Hard Rock, Tampa
Wednesday, 24th July : North Charleston PAC, North Charleston
Thursday, 25th July : Macon City Auditorium, Macon
Friday, 26th July : Saeger Theatre, Mobile
Sunday, 28th July : VBC Mark Smith Concert Hall, Huntsville
Tuesday, 30th July : The Armada Theatre, St Charles
Wednesday, 31st July : The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
