{"version":"1.0","type":"video","title":"Hocus Focus Documentary - The Story Of The Band and The Focus Symphony (Part 1) De legendarische klanken van de Nederlandse progrockband Focus komen tot leven in deze  nieuwe tweedelige tv-documentaire","description":"How does a legendary progressive rock band evolve into a full symphony?\n\nIn this first part of Hocus Focus, we dive deep into the origins of Focus — one of the most unique and influential bands of the 1970s. From their groundbreaking fusion of rock and classical music to their global success, this documentary explores the creative force behind their sound and the vision that continues to inspire musicians today.\n\nFeaturing rare insights, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes moments, we follow the journey of transforming iconic Focus compositions into a full orchestral experience — The Focus Symphony.\n\nDiscover:\n\nThe story behind Focus and their rise to international fame\nThe musical genius of Thijs van Leer and Jan Akkerman\nHow classical influences shaped their signature sound\nThe creative process of translating rock into a symphony\nThe beginning of an ambitious musical project\n\nThis is not just the story of a band — it’s the story of music evolving across generations.\n\n#Focus #HocusFocus #ThijsVanLeer #JanAkkerman #ProgressiveRock #ProgRock #ProgRockDocumentary #RockSymphony #ClassicalCrossover #FocusBand #MusicDocumentary #OrchestralMusic #RockHistory #70sMusic #SymphonicRock","thumbnail_url":"https://vod.salto.nl/img/2026/04/07/69d4fd7501b760001267017f_poster_1.png","thumbnail_width":1280,"thumbnail_height":720,"width":1280,"height":720,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://vod.salto.nl/embed/1JpzbZfjpmiSiMWiEuu0AO\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>","provider_name":"Salto Player","provider_url":"https://vod.salto.nl"}