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Studio Album, released in 1976, Italy.

Rock Progressivo Italiano.

Very rare band from Italy, CELESTE"s music features not by virtuosity or intricate compositions, rather, by melodic lines and dramatic passages. PFM could be underlined as a strong influence.

With its majestic Mellotron passages and restrained power, "Principe di un Giorno" (aka "Celeste") is one of the best so called "pastoral" albums in progressive rock, along with GENESIS"s "Trespass" and PFM"s "Per Un Amico". RECOMMENDED!!! 

One of the classic Italian albums, plenty of majestic serenity and beautiful melodies. Similar to the most delicated and melodic PFM, there aren"t bombastic moments, just magnificent and soft landscapes, with lots of Mellotron and delicious acoustic passages, interplaying flute, guitar and piano. The song "Eftus" is one of those unforgettable pieces, but the whole album is over the top. Highly recommended. 


Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Principe Di Giorno (6:12)
2. Favole Antiche (8:18)
3. Eftus (4:17)
4. Giochi Nella Notte (8:11)
5. La Grande Isola (5:04)
6. La Danza Del Fato (3:56)
7. L"imbroglio (1:06)

Total Time: 37:04

Line-up / Musicians

- Giorgio Battaglia / bass, bass pedal, vocals xylophone
- Leonardo Lagorio / acoustic & electric piano, flute, alto sax, Mellotron, Eminent, spinetta, Arp odyssey / 2600, vocals
- Ciro Perrino / percussion, flute, recorder, Mellotron, xylophone, vocals
- Mariano Schiavolini / guitar, violin

Guest:
- Aldo De Scalzi / plop