Cruciférius – A Nice Way Of Life (Reissue) (1969-70/2012)

The only album of a rare prog rock band recorded at the French firm Egg in collaboration with producer Franz Auffray, which became an absolute masterpiece of the French progression. Especially distinguished is the work of keyboardist François Bréant, who was born in Rouen. The early musical inclinations of Francois were noted by his father, who himself was a musician and an artist. At the earliest age the boy was carried away by playing the piano and the organ. In the lyceum he was imbued with the creativity of Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane and became a member of the local jazz collective. After graduating from the school of fine arts of Rouen, he joined the "Cruciferius Lobonz", formed in conjunction with Christian Vander and Bernard Paganotti ... This was one of the best projects of early French rock, and the album is still considered a real gem. After the breakup of the band Bernard Paganotti became a member of "Magma", Marc Perru took part in the work on the solo album François Bréant and collaborated with the French group "Ergo Sum". A little later Perru and Breant continued to develop their ideas in the group "Nemo".