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 spite of its very short lifespan (2 years), it was a successful group musically during that period, but did not achieve mainstream popularity.

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.^[1] 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 prgressive 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 recognizable argentine instrumental rock songs.