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Alfonso Vidales

Alfonso Vidales
Country
Mexico
Profile
Alfonso Vidales is best known as the keyboardist and chief composer of Cast.
Website
http://www.castofficial.com
Related articles (14)
Releases on file (25)
Cast — Power and Outcome Cast — Power and Outcome
((Not on label) , 2017, CD)
Cast — Vida Cast — Vida
((Not on label) AVCA013, 2015, CD)
Cast — Arsis Cast — Arsis
((Not on label) AVCA012, 2014, CD)
Cast — Cast Art Cast — Cast Art
((Not on label) no#, 2011, CD)
Cast — Originallis Cast — Originallis
((Not on label) no#, 2008, 2CD)
Cast — Com.Union Cast — Com.Union
(Musea FGBG4716.AR, 2007, CD)
Cast — Nimbus Cast — Nimbus
(Musea FGBG 4573.AR, 2004, CD)
Cast — Al-Bandaluz Cast — Al-Bandaluz
((Not on label) no#, 2003, CD)
Cast — Infinity Cast — Infinity
((Not on label) no#, 2002, CD)
Cast — Castalia Cast — Castalia
((Not on label) no#, 2000, CD)
Cast — Laguna de Volcanes Cast — Laguna de Volcanes
((Not on label) no#, 2000, CD)
Cast — Legacy Cast — Legacy
((Not on label) no#, 2000, CD)
Various Artists — Un Voyage en Progressif Vol. 3 Various Artists — Un Voyage en Progressif Vol. 3
(Musea FGBG 4331.AR, 2000, CD)
Cast — Imaginary Window Cast — Imaginary Window
((Not on label) no#, 1999, CD)
Cast — A Live Experience Cast — A Live Experience
((Not on label) no#, 1999, CD)
Cast — Angels and Demons Cast — Angels and Demons
((Not on label) no#, 1997, CD)
Various Artists — Pangea - The World of Progressive Music Various Artists — Pangea - The World of Progressive Music
(Luna Negra CDLN-05, 1997, CD)
Cast — Beyond Reality Cast — Beyond Reality
((Not on label) no#, 1996, CD)
Various Artists — Camel Tribute - Harbour of Joy Various Artists — Camel Tribute - Harbour of Joy
(Mellow MMP 229A/B, 1996, 2CD)
Cast — Endless Signs Cast — Endless Signs
((Not on label) no#, 1995, CD)
Cast — Four Aces Cast — Four Aces
((Not on label) no#, 1995, CD)
Cast — Landing in a Serious Mind Cast — Landing in a Serious Mind
((Not on label) no#, 1994, CD)
Cast — Sounds of Imagination Cast — Sounds of Imagination
((Not on label) no#, 1994, CD)
Cast — Third Call Cast — Third Call
((Not on label) no#, 1994, CD)
Alfonso Vidales — Clavico Alfonso Vidales — Clavico
((Not on label) no#, 1990, CD)

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