Thijs van Leer

Talk show hosted by Matthijs van Nieuwkerk containing a mixture of news, information, television bloopers and general entertainment.

Over four nights at Tilburg's 013 venue (scene of the Ayreon Universe series of live shows in 2017) Lucassen, his band and one of modern progressive music's most emphatic of casts celebrated the 20th anniversary of the third Ayreon album in front of thousands of adoring fans who had flown in from around the world. The entire album was performed live, featuring original album singers and musicians, such as Thijs Van Leer, Fish, Damian Wilson, Edward Reekers, Anneke van Giersbergen, and several special guests including Simone Simons (Epica) and Star Trek's John De Lancie as narrator. The 'Other Tales' are deep cuts from Arjen Lucassen's other projects, such as The Gentle Storm, Ambeon, Stream of Passion, Guilt Machine, Star One, his solo-album Arjen Anthony Lucassen and a very special Marillion cover.

A 40-year-old architect begins to doubt his role as a father in a world sliding into decadence. When he meets a young Polish girl he runs off with her to Rhodes. His psycho-moralistic angst is presented in a series of flashbacks when the hijack of his airplane forces him to take stock of his life.

Thomas, in his forties, holds an important post in a slaughterhouse. He is engaged to Marie-Rose, the daughter of the director, whom he hopes to follow later. In a routine examination in the hospital, however, he finds out that he has cancer and his days are counted. The upheaval that he suffers as a result, however, does not take long, his decision is certain: he will use the short time to clean up some bad guys. What else can he do now?

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The Dutch Prog Rock band live in the USA. For 30 years the name of Focus has been synonymous with some of the greatest instrumental rock music ever produced. The news that Thijs van Leer had reformed Focus, and the band would be appearing live in the USA, was greeted with excitement by classic rock fans who flocked to the Patriots Theatre New Jersey to celebrate the return of a legend in rock. This stunning film of the triumphant return to the US stage by Focus includes all of the highlights from a magnificent career including Hocus Pocus, Sylvia, House of the King and Focus III. Also featured is previously unreleased archive material of Focus from 1973.

Keyboard Wizards – The Ultimate Anthology is the first collection to truly celebrate the greatest keyboard players in rock history. Too often the spotlight has shone on the guitar heroes, leaving the keyboard masters in the shadows. This anthology redresses the balance, showcasing the virtuosity, power, and genius of musicians whose outstanding technical and artistic ability shaped the sound of progressive and classic rock. Featuring unforgettable performances from legends including Keith Emerson, Jon Lord, Rick Wakeman, Geoff Downes, David Sinclair, Karl Jenkins, Thijs Van Leer, Ken Hensley, and Vincent Crane, this anthology brings their artistry to the forefront. Also included is The Next Generation of Keyboard Wizards, with contributions from Iain Jennings (Mostly Autumn) and Jonathan Edwards (Karnataka). Digitally remastered for 5.1 surround sound, this two-hour program gives these maestros of the keys the collective bow they so richly deserve.

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

Live concert at the Rainbow Theatre in London, on May 5, 1973.