La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros
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La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros ("The bird-making machine") was a mid 1970s progressive
and symphonic rock band from Argentina
, with strong influences by Genesis
, Yes
, and Steely Dan
. In their brief two-year lifespan, they didn't have enjoy much public acceptance. It wasn't until several years later that they achieved a very high reputation nationally as well as internationally.
Their self-titled debut in 1976 was a blend of sixties rock, jazzrock, classic and symphonic rock. The compositions were drenched in the progrock tradition but had a strong typical South-American atmosphere featuring Latin and soul music
elements. It also had some strong influences of the Argentine traditional music "tango
" which can be noticed in songs like "Hipercandombe". Some of the songs that stand out are "Como mata el viento norte" and "Bubulina". Their second and final album, 1977's Películas leaned more towards jazz and some experimentation, leading to a more crude progressive rock, witch had more complex and elaborated songs. a good example of this are the songs "Hipercandombe" and "Que se puede hacer salvo ver peliculas". The opening track "Obertura 777" is one of the most internationally recognized Argentine instrumental rock songs.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
and symphonic rock band from Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, with strong influences by Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
, Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
, and Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan is an American rock band; its core members are Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop...
. In their brief two-year lifespan, they didn't have enjoy much public acceptance. It wasn't until several years later that they achieved a very high reputation nationally as well as internationally.
Their self-titled debut in 1976 was a blend of sixties rock, jazzrock, classic and symphonic rock. The compositions were drenched in the progrock tradition but had a strong typical South-American atmosphere featuring Latin and soul music
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
elements. It also had some strong influences of the Argentine traditional music "tango
Tango music
Tango is a style of ballroom dance music in 2/4 or 4/4 time that originated among European immigrant populations of Argentina and Uruguay . It is traditionally played by a sextet, known as the orquesta típica, which includes two violins, piano, double bass, and two bandoneons...
" which can be noticed in songs like "Hipercandombe". Some of the songs that stand out are "Como mata el viento norte" and "Bubulina". Their second and final album, 1977's Películas leaned more towards jazz and some experimentation, leading to a more crude progressive rock, witch had more complex and elaborated songs. a good example of this are the songs "Hipercandombe" and "Que se puede hacer salvo ver peliculas". The opening track "Obertura 777" is one of the most internationally recognized Argentine instrumental rock songs.
Members
- Charly GarcíaCharly GarcíaCharly García is a singer-songwriter, pianist and keyboardist from Argentina with a long career in rock music, forming successful groups such as Sui Generis and Serú Girán, cult status groups like La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros, and as a solo musician.-Early years:Charly García was the eldest son in...
- keyboards & voice - Gustavo Bazterrica - guitar
- José Luis FernándezJosé Luis FernándezJosé Luis Fernández is an Argentine football midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes, on loan from SL Benfica. Fernández is a left-footed player who usually plays on the left wing.-International career:...
- bass - Oscar MoroOscar MoroOscar Moro was an Argentine rock drummer.Oscar Moro was born and raised in Rosario. Moro joined a childhood friend, Litto Nebbia, and three others in forming the pioneer Argentine rock and roll band Los Gatos, in 1966...
- drums - Carlos Cutaia - keyboards