Vox Dei (Latin: God’s Voice) is an Argentine rock band. Its most prolific years were the 1970s, having recorded 10 albums. The band’s original members were Juan Carlos “Yody” Godoy (guitar and vocals), Ricardo Soulé (guitar and vocals), Rubén Basoalto (drums) and Willy Quiroga (bass and vocals). In 1968 they recorded a version of Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman”, and the company Mandioca organized an audition for them in the Payró theatre. The members of Manal and Almendra were also present, and a few hours later they played together. In 1970 they recorded for Mandioca their first album Caliente. In the B.A. Rock Festival Vox Dei played the first part of the theme “Genesis”, which had no lyrics yet. In February 1971 they released La Biblia (‘The Bible’) the second and best-known album. Being the first Argentine concept album, it became a turning point in the history of Argentine rock; Based (as the title suggests) on the Biblical story (similar to other concept albums on that subject) it presents an apocalyptic tale of the world. The music is truly exceptional as are the instrumental parts, especially the guitar solos. At the time of recording this album, which was a double vinyl LP, the group was a quartet, with lead guitarist / violinist / vocalists Ricardo Soule, bassist Willie Quiroga, drummer Ruben Basoalto and rhythm guitarist Juan Carlos Godoy, who left the group after this album was recorded, leaving them as a trio. Some of the tracks on the album include orchestral arrangements. This expanded edition adds to the original album a plethora of additional tracks from the album's sessions and some live performances.
Line-up / Musicians
Willy Quiroga/bass,guitar,piano,vocals
Rubén Basoalto/drums
Ricardo Soulé/guitar,bass,violin,piano,harmonica,vocals
Juan Carlos "Yody" Godoy/guitar,vocals
Ignacio "Nacho" Smilari/guitar,vocals
Discography(Album)
La Biblia 1971
1.Génesis
2.Moisés
3.Las guerras
4.Profecías
5.Libros sapienciales
6.Cristo y nacimiento
7.Cristo - Muerte y resurrección
8.Apocalipsis
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Vox Dei - La Biblia 1971
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