Celestion

by Riccardo Zappa

Type: Album
Released: 1977
Label: Divergo
Country: Italy
Length: 34:04
Community rating: 3.75/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Italian acoustic virtuoso Riccardo Zappa utilizes an intricate 12-string guitar technique to forge a unique intersection of progressive rock and Mediterranean folk. 'Celestion' features expansive, highly melodic instrumental suites embellished with subtle synthesizer textures and driving percussion. The album is a testament to the lush, pastoral side of the Italian progressive movement.

Genres

Progressive Rock
Progressive Folk

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic, italian, virtuosic, melodic

Tracklist

Frammenti (10:44)
Tre E Quattro Quarti (5:14)
Celestion (7:18)
Sonata Mediterranea (4:23)
Mirage (6:25)

Credits

Riccardo Zappa - primary artist, acoustic guitar, music by, arranged by
Julius Farmer - bass guitar
Ottavio Corbellini - drums
Vincenzo Tempera - keyboards
George Aghedo - percussion