Rafael Moreira: "Back Home" Guitar Solo

Rafael Moreira plays a new solo on a 2006 track called "Back Home" from his band Magnetico

Rafael Moreira "Back Home" Guitar Solo

Rafael Moreira: plays the Guitar solo of Magnetico's new song "Her Body The Villain"

Hello friends, here is the Guitar solo of my band Magnetico's new up coming song called "Her Body The Villain".
Fala pessoal, aqui esta o solo de Guitarra de uma musica nova do meu trio de rock Magnetico chamada "Her Body The Villain".
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Rafael Moreira plays the Guitar solo of Magnetico's new song "Her Body The Villain"

Rafael Moreira: classy performances from the Salvage Bar LA 2014 - Super Fusion

Yes, he is incredibly talented, and yes, you can see him most every week at Salvage Bar - why you don't, Ill never understand.

Check out the new CD by Magnetico in 2014.

Rafael Moreira performing at Salvage Bar in Los Angeles - June 2014


Rafael appears in downtown Los Angeles offering a rare close-up experience with the guitarist behind NBC's "The Voice" - CBS' "Rockstar: Supernova" and having performed and recorded with such fellow legends as Paul Stanley (KISS), Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Pink, Don Felder (Eagles) and on nearly as many shows as Kenny Aronoff!!!

A class act and a superior guitarist, tho video is a good opportunity to enjoy some loose jazzy arrangements played off the cuff on a weeknight in Los Angeles.

Amazing stuff Rafe - many thanks!!

Rafael Moreira: Caught Live at the Salvage Bar

Virgil Donati,Marco Sfogli,Alex Argento,Rafael Moreira: Soundcloud preview of upcoming In This Life CD

To all my devoted friends on this site, I am finally able to present you with a preview from my new studio record... It will give you a taste of what to expect from this recording. It features some wonderful playing from Alex Argento, Marco Sfogli, Doug Shreeve, Anthony Crawford, Tom Kennedy, Dennis Hamm, Jeff Babko, Evan Marien, Rafael Moreira, and many others.

I will keep you posted with the approaching release date...

Rafael Moreira: Magnetico Two Tone Sessions - alert this man has talent!

[Truth In shredding] What made you decide that you'd have a go at the audition for Pink when the audition actually called for a female guitar player?

[Rafael Moreira] First of all, I never wanted to do sideman gigs, unless it was with Ozzy, KISS (Paul Stanley – which was one of my favorite gigs to date!) , etc. … it just happened that I got the Christina
Aguilera gig a few years back and all these other gigs kept falling into my lap (fortunately). Well … the Pink audition was interesting; she usually likes to have a few women in her band and at the time I think she just had let go of her guitar player, so I think she wanted another woman on the guitar. Pink's Musical Director at the time Alex Alessandroni (who I had previously worked
with in Christina's band) told Pink that she should check me out … and that was that! I guess she liked me more than the forty women (no offense here, I love you women and sometimes hate you cause you make no sense … lol) that were there and ended up letting go of one of the keyboard players and hiring a girl for the second key position!

Read my interview with Christiana Aguilera's guitar player.
http://www.truthinshredding.com/2010/06/rafael-moreira-pinks-string-bender.html

In this series of pro shot video: 5 videos 26:15 duration

Rafael Moreira: Magnetico  Two Tone Sessions

Rafael Moreira: co-writes with Switzerland's Got Talent Finalist

Switzerland's Got TalentFinalist Ready To Rock U.S. with Smash Hit "Barbie Doll"Pop/Rock Artist to win over U.S. fans with her latest release
Los Angeles, CA - Switzerland's Got Talentfinalist, Scilla (pr. Sheila), will release her hit single, "Barbie Doll" in the U.S. this spring on iTunes. Scilla's indisputable passion shines through in her vocals and lyrical integrity portraying stories of independence and head strong women, deriving her influences from Pink, Do Doubt, Heart and Joan Jett.
So who is she? Scilla's headstrong lyricism and gritty style is a staple feature in her artistry. After realizing her passion for the arts at just three years old while singing car tunes with her grandmother, Scilla went on to study dance, voice and even the piano. The graduate of the School of Musical in Milan made her presence known competing inSwitzerland's Got Talent, the Swiss version of the famed TV show America's Got Talent, in 2011.


At only 22 years old, she has been featured on major Swiss radio stations and TV shows. Scilla reached the top 10 in the Swiss final of the popular European TV show Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 with her song "Barbie Doll". She re-entered the competition in 2011 with her radio-ready hit "Masquerade" where the singer's perseverance placed her 3rd at the Swiss-Italian final of the nationally-televised show. With such exposure, Scilla caught the eye of world-famous clothing brand GUESS who has endorsed her. The energetic singer recently moved to Los Angeles to record her upcoming project and graduated from Hollywood's Musician's Institute in 2011.


Working non-stop on perfecting her craft, the pop/rock princess has made it a point to highlight her independence. Slapping adversity and weakness in the face, she releases her single "Barbie Doll" co-written and produced with Rafael Moreira (guitarist for Pink, Christina Aguilera, Paul Stanley of KISS). "Barbie Doll" is filled with spunky attitude and injected with classic electric guitar rifts that force heads to nod and bodies to jump. With the release of her new single and EP, the Switzerland native is out to win over the American public as she did back home.

Unapologetic and bold, Scilla wants the world to know that she has arrived and she's making a spot for herself in the music industry. Her ultimate goal is to catapult into international stardom and with a package like hers, this seasoned Swiss expects to do nothing less. To keep up with the rising star, check out her website at Scillamusic.com.

Rafael Moreira,Virgil Donati: featuring Virgil Donati on Drums

Rafael Moreira featuring Virgil Donati on Drums

Rafael Moreira: jamming at the Baked Potato

Rafael Moreira jamming with Marco Mendoza, Joey Heredia at The Baked Potato in LA!

RAFAEL MOREIRA WAH GUITAR SOLO


plus Rafael Moreira plays Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady" live in Sao Paulo - Brazil 2011! Ben White on Bass and Jerry Roe on Drums!

RAFAEL MOREIRA LIVE IN SAO PAULO - BRAZIL 2011 "Foxy Lady"

Rafael Moreira, Neal Nagaoka: A Blast From The Past

Neal Nagaoka:

Rafael Moreira Here’s a scary guy that came to my open counciling and even took a private lesson with me

Rafael Moreira Burning on Bogner Alchemist Head with Closed Back 4x12 Cab



Discover more of Neal's highly rated players on his July blog post: http://www.shredguitarist.org/?p=104

Rafael Moreira: jamming somewhere...

Rafael Moreira jamming somewhere...

Rafael Moreira: Foxy Lady gets a baked potato twist

Another classic display from Rafael Moreira... wish I lived near this venue!

Rafael Moreira shreds on Foxy Lady Live!

Rafael Moreira: "Deep Space Funk" more cool playing!

Read the exclusive interview http://www.truthinshredding.com/2010/06/rafael-moreira-pinks-string-bender.html

Rafael Moreira guitar solo on "Deep Space Funk" live!

Rafael Moreira: "Crazy Jam" Live at the Baked Potato

Rafael Moreira "Crazy Jam" Live at the Baked Potato

Rafael Moreira: Baked Potato more fusion!

Rafael Moreira plays "Basically Lost" Live with Joel Taylor on Drums and Matt Rohde on Keys.m4v


in case you missed

Rafael Moreira guitar solo on "Slow Burn" live at the Baked Potato!

Rafael Moreira: Baked Potato gets a flaming fusion roasting

Rafael Moreira guitar solo on "Slow Burn" live at the Baked Potato!

Rafael Moreira: rocking with Marco Mendoza 2010 #2

Rafael Moreira rips it up on Marco Mendoza's show at the Baked Potato with and Nate Morton



Marco Mendoza with Rafael Moreira and Nate Morton: Sunshine of Your Love (Cream Cover)

Rafael Moreira: rocking with Marco Mendoza 2010

Rafael Moreira rocking with Marco Mendoza 2010

Rafael Moreira: Happy 2011 NYE

Rafael Moreira 2011 NYE Guitar Solo

Rafael Moreira: Marco Mendoza, Steve Weingart, Joey Heredia appears on Casa Mendoza

Marco Mendoza (bass & vocals); Rafael Moreira (guitar); Steve Weingart (keyboards); Joey Heredia (drums)

On his new solo album 'Casa Mendoza' you will find some new Marco Mendoza originals along with a few covers. Great melodic rock/hard rock with a sunny Latin flavor to it. The musicianship is top notch. Songs like Suzy Q, You, Circle of Life, Betty Joe or Get Ready all are ready to infect the masses with their commercial sound.

TRACK LISTINGS

1. Living For the City
2. Trouble
3. Suzy Q
4. You
5. Circle of Life
6. Kingdom of Paradise
7. Are You There
8. Betty Joe
9. Faith (Interlude)
10. Crying Out
11. Get Ready
12. You Got a Friend
13. Tu [*]

order 

Rafael Moreira: Christina's string bender talks with Laurie Monk

Rafael Moreira is not an unknown in the field of guitar having worked with Paul Stanley (KISS) and the pop diva Pink and Christina Aguilera! Rafael has also appeared as lead guitarist / supporting vocalist live on world tours and television, as well as on CD & DVD releases, with world renowned artists such as Don Felder (The Eagles), Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction), Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Stevie Wonder,  Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony and Utada to name a few!!!

[Truth In shredding] Now you've secured top gigs with musicians like Pink and played at the very highest level, I am keen to understand how you started out, did you have the drive and ambition from day one to make it big or did it happen by chance?

[Rafael Moreira] I always had the drive and ambition, and knew what I wanted from very early on. I started playing guitar when I was six and was singing before that. My mother is a piano player and music teacher, and my two brothers and I had a rock trio since we were little; we got to play big shows in state fairs, local rock festivals and won some school songwriting contests! I think that helped me enormously as a musician, songwriter and performer to start at such a young age.

[Truth In Shredding] You were born in Brazil, do you think this adds something extra special to your music?

[Rafael Moreira] Absolutely! Brazilians in general are fun, relaxed and love to have a good time and because of that I think I'm a much looser player, not as stiff as some guitarists. I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just the way it is!

[Truth In shredding] I understand that you attended GIT in California and won the GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology) Masters Guitar Competition while at Musicians Institute. Was that a good time for you, who were the players you met and most learned from?

[Rafael Moreira] It was a great time. I made some really good friends that I keep in touch with to this day all around the world! The person that I learned the most from was Scott Henderson, not so much his licks and vocabulary, but the mentality on improvisation.

[Truth In shredding] In 2005 you released a guitar orientated album entitled Acid Guitar http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rafaelmoreira The album is described as an eclectic Instrumental blend of Rock, Jazz and Brazilian with melodies and soulful, shredding guitar solos. For sure there is a heavy Brazilian influence on the tracks, do you see this a definitive statement about your playing or do you see yourself progressing and expanding your musical boundaries?


[Rafael Moreira] It’s just a part of me … some of those tracks were written over ten years before I recorded the CD, which was released in 2005. It's my first CD and I produced it by myself without any budget or label support!

[Truth In shredding] What made you decide that you'd have a go at the audition for Pink when the audition actually called for a female guitar player?

[Rafael Moreira] First of all, I never wanted to do sideman gigs, unless it was with Ozzy, KISS (Paul Stanley – which was one of my favorite gigs to date!) , etc. … it just happened that I got the Christina
Aguilera gig a few years back and all these other gigs kept falling into my lap (fortunately). Well … the Pink audition was interesting; she usually likes to have a few women in her band and at the time I think she just had let go of her guitar player, so I think she wanted another woman on the guitar. Pink's Musical Director at the time Alex Alessandroni (who I had previously worked
with in Christina's band) told Pink that she should check me out … and that was that! I guess she liked me more than the forty women (no offense here, I love you women and sometimes hate you cause you make no sense … lol) that were there and ended up letting go of one of the keyboard players and hiring a girl for the second key position!

Rafael Moreira Burning on Bogner Alchemist Head with Closed Back 4x12 Cab


[Truth In shredding] Did the Christina Aguilera gig come off the back of the Pink gigs and what's it like working with some of the worlds top pop divas?

[Rafael Moreira] Christina's gig was my first big gig. As I said, I didn’t necessarily want to be a sideman … I’m a band kind of guy that writes songs and likes to rock and improvise jam band style. But a few
years after I left school I got a call from a friend telling me that they were auditioning musicians for a new artist, so I decided to give it a try … since Ozzy and all the other rock Gods were sleeping on a chance of getting me as their guitar player … lol! (Ouch, I'm on fire right now!) They liked me and my first couple gigs with Christina were Saturday Night Live (more cowbell, remember?) and Madison Square Garden! I also played with Mya, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, etc. … it's been an interesting journey (not like the band Journey, they're cool too … lol) where I get to incorporate my rock style with some beautiful women that you may want to call divas (in a good sense).

[Truth In shredding] What tips can you give guitar players who are making that big leap to become the guitarist for a huge touring band?

[Rafael Moreira] I wasn't planning on it, so just get yourself out there and go jam and show what you've got!!

[Truth In shredding] You got a lot of TV work under your belt, from series like American Idol, BBC Top of the Pops, BBC Live Sessions, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The David Letterman Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live! That's an amazing amount of high profile work, now I guess this is easier for you to get now, but if someone new is looking to progress in this field what would they need to do?

[Rafael Moreira] That's just a result of everything I've done … one thing leads to another.

[Truth In shredding] You have your own band as well called "Magnetico" with a great new CD called "Songs About The World" http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/magnetico This work is a lot heavier than the solo release. What are your plans for this band?


[Rafael Moreira] We're trying to go on tour with a bigger band, and hopefully that will be happening soon. It’s not the easiest of times out there in the music industry though right now, but we have a page on Facebook with over a 100,000 fans - http://www.facebook.com/rafaelmoreira - you can check
out a bunch of cool videos and pics, both personally and professionally shot. I got a publishing deal with Bug Music (Kings Of Leon, Wilco, Steve Ray Vaughan, Johnny Cash, etc.) and they're doing the distribution for the album worldwide on iTunes. We're meeting with some people to make some new videos and I'm in the process of recording some new tunes.

Rafael Moreira Guitar Tips on FPE-TV


[Truth In shredding] With Magneto it is clear you are a rounded musician, a great guitar player and singer. It's only in special case this works out, for example Richie Kotzen has successfully married the two. Do you see yourself following the model of singer songwriter who plays guitar or are you really a guitar player who can sing?

[Rafael Moreira]I really don't know what I am anymore lol! I've been writing songs since I was a little kid as well as singing, so it all comes naturally to me.

[Truth In shredding] Apart from regular practice , is there anything you can recommend struggling guitar players who get stuck in a rut?

[Rafael Moreira] I don't practice a lot. I usually just like jamming with friends and writing songs! I think the best advice I can give someone that I’ve never seen play is to try to enjoy themselves at all times,
that's what music is about!

FPE TV Guitar Shredding Sweep Picking Rafael Moreira


[Truth In shredding] I would like to thank you so much for spending time answering these questions and we wish you all the best for the future, you deserve it!

[Rafael Moreira] Thanks a lot! I appreciate all the support!