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Sadhvi Phildas Bhakta

Prog drummer/percussionist (and other styles)

About Me

“Drumming is not mere banging or play. It is our connection to Spandhanam, the Universe’s pulse. drumming is Shakti, it is the the harmony of the Tao, drumming is meditation, drumming is Yoga, drumming is an attitude, it is a way of life!”Phildas is a drummer/percussionist, disciple of Master Drummer Phil Collins. Originaly from Switzerland but resident in London UK, has played drums since 1990 and has a lot of experience live and studio. Played with various bands over the years covering most styles. Speciality and preference is for Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal, Rock, quality Pop, and Jazz-Funk-fusion. Odd time signatures a speciality! Founded Invisible Touch, a well known London based Genesis tribute band in the mid 90's.Phildas was also a Guiness World Of Records holder in 2001 for the longest non stop drumathon, achieved for the UK charity Children In Need. For more details on this please visit www.ultimatephilcollinstribute.comPresently, Phildas is currently playing with THE TELL, GRAND HARMONIC, AZBO and possibly yet another band soon. Phildas is also an adept of Martial arts (Kalarippayatt and Silambam) as well as Yoga and poi spinning/devil sticks.
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Member Since: 5/21/2006
Band Website: phildasbhakta.com
Influences: Phil Collins, Terry Bozzio, Stewart Copeland, Mike Portnoy, Trilok Gurtu, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, IQ, Dream Theater, Kate Bush , The Police, Led Zeppelin, Brand X, Miles Davis, Weather Report etc plus Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Sci-Fi (Star Trek, Star Gate, Babylon 5 etc)



Record Label: Ultimate Productions
Type of Label: None