Raphael Saini

Raphael Saini profile

Name:

Raphael Saini

Personal Website:

Website

Band:

Visions of Atlantis, Chaoswave

Drumming since:

1996 with punk rock band called Mr. Fonz....that was awful auhahuauhauh!!!

With MEINL since:

2006

Birthday:

December 12, 1982

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Place of Birth:

Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Currently living in:

Cagliari (Italy)

Favorite Food:

Italian!!!!!!!

Favorite Drink:

guarana on the rocks

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Matched Grip

MEINL cymbal series used:

Byzance, Soundcaster , Mb10

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

... amazing cymbal

Car that you currently drive:

Yaris by Toyotoa

Not counting on drums, what do you do for fun:

When I am in Cagliari (my home town), I love to go to a club called "Preep" and spend some time with my friends.

Teacher:

I studied a lot (and I still study) with many drummers like: Daniele Russo (my Italian teacher), Girogio DelRio (my 1st good teacher), ...and some great guys at Batera's beatand souza Lima...two great schools in Sao Paulo!

Drumtech:

Michele Sanna, Villy Cocco

Highlight of your career so far:

Touring europe has been an amazing experience...

Drumming strengths:

you judge me

Drumming means to me:

something wonderful that I enjoy everyday

Advice for up and coming drummers:

build up a band

How would you describe yourself:

friendly, crazy, extremely sensitive, a hard worker when I have to reach my goals.

When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:

"I lived the best I could"