Orion's Beethoven is an Argentinean psych/symphonic-prog band founded in 1969 that released two albums, Superangel in 1973 and Tercer Milenio in 1977. The group started with a lineup of 3 musicians: Adrian Bar (guitar), Jose Luis Gonzalez (drums), Roman Bar (bass & vocals). Jorge Liechtenstein replaced drummer Gonzalez in 1973 with the release of the first album. 'Superangel' eventually came out in 1973, and was a good progressive effort, influenced in parts by The Nice and ELP with the inclusion of classical excerpts in the music. Guest musicians provide sax and percussion, and the sound is complex enough to please most progressive rock fans. The second track is a twelve minute suite which incorporates acoustic and hard rock sections, as well as a fine sax solo from Chachi Ferreyra. In 1981, the band's lineup expanded and they shortened their name to Orions. The music in the first album mixed psychedelic elements with symphonic prog and classical pieces. Their second album is a more rock oriented release. Line-up / Musicians Adrian Bar/guitar Román Bar/bass,keyboards,vocals José Luis Gonzalez/drums Jorge Liechtenstein/drums Petty Guelache/vocals Horacio Várbaro/keyboards "Chachi" Ferreyra/Saxophone José Corriale/Timbales Discography(Album) Superangel 1973
1.Superangel 2.Retrato de alguien 3.Hijo del relámpago 4.Sinfonía Nº 8 en SÍ menor
