Biography
Phil first picked up drumsticks at the age of five. Though proficient in several other instruments, his overriding passion is playing drums.
As a drummer, he cut his teeth by accompanying stage musicals, but soon afterwards the energy of his playing opened the way for him to join the ranks of several pop and rock bands. It was at this point in his life that he had a life-changing experience that added a spiritual dimension to his work as a musician.
He went on to study the art of playing drums in depth and gained experience internationally within various groups. To round out his expertise as a musician, he also worked on several recording projects.
Phil approaches drumming out of a heart of service. His expertise and professional attitude make him a dynamic and sought-after musician who is aware of the privilege he shares with others who are able to do what they love.
influences
People // David son of Jesse, Jean Valjean, Walt Disney, William Wilberfoce, Albert Schweizer
Music // Extreme sounds and strong melodies
Books //
-“The Most Important Person on Earth“ by Dr. Myles Munroe
-“The Book of Proverbs“ from the Bible
-“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People“ by Stephen R.W. Covey
-“Business Unlimited“ by J.Gunnar Olsen
-“Cycle of Self Empowerment“ by Dom Famularo
-“Wealth, Riches & Money“ by Earl Pitts & Craig Hill
-“The Lion Of Light“ // “Snakes in The Lobby“ by Scott MacLeod
Arts // All kind of artistic expression "made with attitude"
Movies //
-“As it is in heaven“ by Kay Pollak
-“Hero“ by Zhang Yioum
-“Red Cliff“ by John Woo
-"Moulin Rouge“ by Baz Luhrmann
what he values the most
Authenticity // Excellence // Honesty // Creativity // Freedom // Truth
inspiration
Here are a few recordings that have inspired Phil's work as a drummer
Artist // Album // Drummer
Keziah Jones // African Space Craft // Richie Stevens
Five Iron Frenzy // Our Newest Album Ever // Andrew Verdecchio
Living Colours // Stain // Will Calhoun
Extreme // III sides to every story // Pornograffitti // Paul Geary
Trouble // Trouble // Barry Stern
Delirious // Glo // Stewart Smith
King'x // Dogman // Ear Candy // Ogre Tones // Jerry Gaskil
Leon Parker // Belief // Leon Parker // Adam Cruz // Nathalie Cushmann
Francis Cabrel // Samedi soir sur la terre // Manu Katché
Ben Harper // Fight for your mind // Oliver Charles
The Roots // Game theory // Ahmir Thompson (?uestlove)
Johnny Halliday // Sang pour sang // Abe Laboriel Jr.
Littel Angels // Young Gods // Michael Lee
Tony Cook // Back to the old school // Tony Cook
Tower of Power // Souled out // Herman Matthews
Muse // Absolution // Dominic Howard
John Coltrane // A love Supreme // Elvin Jones
Galliano // :4 // Crispin Robinson
Herbie Hancock // The new Standard // Jack Dejohnette
Nirvana // Nevermind // Dave Grohl
Buddy Rich // Groove Merchant // Buddy Rich
The Police // Reggata De Blanc // Stewart Copeland
Red Hot Chili Peppers // Blood sugar sex magik // Chad Smith
Foo Fighters // The colour and the sharpe // Dave Grohl // W.Goldsmith
The Listening // The Listening LP // Eric Lemiere
Jimi Hendrix // jimi Hendrix experience // Mitch Mitchell
to be continued ...