Horizonte (Argentina)

 

This wonderful band released two albums in the late 70's.They were one of the first South American band to fuse their very own brand of native folk with elaborated prog rock using Andeans exotic instruments such as quena,tiple,flute,charango and bombo.The combination of those instruments with more traditional rock instruments such as bass,drums,guitars as well as symphonic gear like ARP,Moog,mellotron,electric pianos ect...gave the band a unique character that could compare with such legendary names as Los Jaivas,Aucan,Arco Iris and Magma(no,not the French band).

 

They released two albums,the first,self-titled in 1977 and the second ''Senales sin Edad'' in '79.

Both of them are avalable on a single CD.

 

I would strongly suggest them to either the folk prog or ecclectic categories.

 

Unfortunately I was unable to finad any sound clips,but a few links(some in Spanish);

 

 

 

 

 

But I am and your vote counts too!! (as any other collab's votes) 

 

Alain, I'll open up the entry page if you write the bio up.

 

I'm looking forward to discovering this!

 

Sounds like an Argentinian Los Jaives

 

Sean's last sentence is an accurate synthesis of what HORIZONTE is all about. All who love prog-folk with Andean roots will love this, especially the second album, which is where the band feels more confident and delivers more powerful instrumentations. They're still fondly remembered by prog rock lovers from Argentina, and their entry in PA might as well reinforce their legacy for present and future prog rock collectors.

 

   Kind regards.

 

I will try and come up with a bio,or the such,but it will be quite hard since most articles on them that I find are in Spanish!

 

Y me no comprendo!

 

Argentinean band HORIZONTE was formed in 1975 with the idea of fusing rock and Andean folklore. The band toured extensively for years (especially in the middle provinces of Argentina) and went through a few line-up changes before the release of their debut album in early 1978 (which had been recorded during the last months of the previous year). The album sold relatively well, since the group had already a cult following. Music critics were usually very enthusiastic about HORIZONTE, praising their capability to combine the special sounds and rhythms of Andean roots with electric instruments (guitar, organ, synthesizer, bass). The fact that there was an unhidden progressive trend in their rock-fusion style made HORIZONTE’s sound lean close to JAIVAS, ARCO IRIS (albeit less jazzy) and AUCÁN (albeit more complex). In 1979 HORIZONTE shared a concert bill in Buenos Aires’ Luna Park with art-rock super-group SERU GIRÁN and famous protest singer LEÓN GIECO. This event gave them the chance to return promptly to the recording studios and work on a second album. Released that same year, “Señales sin Edad” didn’t match the debut album’s sales but definitely showed a band in full maturity. The band kept on doing gigs until it disbanded in 1981, once the members noticed that their musical creativity was waning. 

 

Since HORIZONTE is forged in the mold of classic JAIVAS and pre-“Agitor “ ARCO IRIS, their music is naturally recommended to prog fans with a special sensibility toward Latin American rock-folk and fusion.

 

The two LP's have been reissued in one CD, but I don't know the label for either the albums or the CD.

 

       Kind regards.