ADRIAN
RIVAS
Sometimes, keeping quiet says more than shouting off-beat.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Name | Adrian Gideon Rivas |
| Date of Birth | 24th July 1998 |
| Birthplace | Jakarta |
| Blood type | A |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
Background Story
Adrian Gideon Rivas is known for his calm, composed nature and the quiet intensity he brings to every stage he steps on. Rarely the loudest person in the room, he prefers to speak through rhythm, and his dedication to music, especially to drums runs deeper than words can express.Born into a well-off family, Adrian was raised in a structured and supportive environment. His father is a classical instrument collector, while his mother is a former ballet dancer with a strong sense of discipline and timing. Surrounded by both sound and structure, Adrian developed a love for rhythm early in life. His passion and discipline led him to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he studied Percussion and Music Theory. Even in a world full of prodigies, Adrian stood out not because he tried to, but because he never compromised on practice, patience, or precision. Despite having access to the best, Adrian never lost his humility. He chose a quiet path, staying behind the kit while letting others shine. For him, drums aren't just an instrument they're a language, a grounding force, a way to translate feeling into form.Today, Adrian is the drummer of the alternative band Xdinary Hours and teaches drums at a private music school. His students describe him as gentle but exacting, patient but uncompromising when it comes to tempo. Whether in rehearsal or on stage, Adrian doesn’t just play the rhythm, he becomes it.
Get to Know Adrian
Graduated from Berklee without missing a single class—yes, even the 8AM ones during Boston winter.
Counts tempo while brushing his teeth, he says: “Bahkan sikat gigi pun perlu ritme biar tepat.”
Can detect off-beat playing faster than someone calling his name.
Keeps a notebook of unusual rhythms he hears in daily life. Elevators, footsteps, train tracks—it’s all music to him.
Once played an entire gig with a sprained wrist, without anyone noticing.
His warm-up routine is exactly 6 minutes and 12 seconds long, no more, no less.
Owns a vintage Ludwig snare he refuses to bring to live shows, he says: “Sorry, tapi ini terlalu berharga buat gua pertaruhkan.”
Sometimes he make weird beats and say: “Ini buat instrospeksi batin…”
He started playing drums when he was 15. After he moved to the United States, he learned drums from his close brother by chance when he was depressed and lonely due to an unfamiliar environment and language barrier.
His favorite band as a kid was Muse, Oasis, Blink-182, Simple Plan. He liked them so much that he was able to guess the song even after listening to a little bit. Now he’s into the synth pop genre and he likes HONNE.
Writer's note
| Writer's tag | RIV |
| IC talk | ... / "... " |
| OOC talk | [ ... ] |
Any similarities in the story and interactions that occur are not related to real events or actual events. Likewise, every action and dialog created does not reflect the views or personality of the facial claims used.