David Hearn / Orion Syndrome
The Orion Syndrome is the pseudonym under which David Hearn produced his music for many years, as it was his performing band’s name throughout the 90’s.
A musician since the age of 10, David Hearn started his first rock band in 1980. As David’s major influences are members of Pink Floyd, The Who, Rush, and the Moody Blues, he tends to write progressive rock; guitar & synth oriented material. The music can range from dark, brooding opuses to uplifting & hopeful pop tunes. The Moodies influence and the Pink Floyd influence are in constant battle!
Mixing his interest in space & astronomy with the progressive and classic rockers of the 70s & 80s, David has created complex space music which has been described as “105% Triumphant”. With several Top 10 hits on the 90’s banner music site, MP3.Com, David’s music is an essential part of any classic rock lover’s playlist.
David’s music is now available on BandCamp, and of course the entire catalog is available here at Procyon Music.
Sounds Like:
Pink Floyd, Rush, Moody Blues, Pete Townshend, Genesis
Genre:
Progressive Rock, Space Rock, New Age
Rick Johnson
Rick Johnson has been writing songs and playing in bands since the 1980s. With influences like Freddie King, John Lennon, Andy Summers, Duane Allman, and other greats, Rick does not disappoint when serving up the Blues. With his diverse and eclectic writing styles, he delivers all of his songs with a bit of humor.
Sounds Like:
Allman Brothers, Freddie King, The Beatles, The Police, Jimi Hendrix.
Genre:
Gutter Blues, Progressive Rock, CowPunk, Funk
The FOG
The FOG are four old guys that love to serve up classic rock and blues with detail and precision. The band has been performing in Central Florida for several years. With a love for classic and progressive rock, blues, and a little 70s-80s pop, the band’s set list contains many unexpected and uniquely classic songs. They will surprise you when they’re on stage!
- Rick Johnson – Guitar, & Backup Vocals
- Dave Hearn – Guitar, Sax, Synths, Lead & Backup Vocals
- Matt Spears – Bass, Keys, Lead & Backup Vocals
- Larry Webb – Drums
Sounds Like:
The Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Blue Oyster Cult, Chicago.
Genre:
Classic Rock, Blues
Orion Starbirth
Orion Starbirth is original world fusion and progressive rock music. Indigenous instruments such as the didgeridoo, Native American flutes, and Eastern Tibetan bells and percussion combine with electric and acoustic guitar and wind synthesizer to create a unique sound that can be exciting or mellow.
This effort is the wonderful collaboration that occurred in the mid 90’s between David Hearn AKA The Orion Syndrome, and Martin Schiff, AKA Starbirth. They combined the names of the two projects and a beautiful thing was born.
Sounds Like:
Randin Graves, Pink Floyd, Didgeridoo
Genre:
World Fusion, Electronica, New Age