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Trevor Charles Rabin (b. January 13, 1954) is a South African musician, best known as a guitarist and songwriter for the British progressive rock band Yes from 1983 - 1995, and since then, as a film composer.
Rabin comes from a family of classical musicians in Johannesburg, South Africa, where his father was lead violinist for the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Educated at a public school in Johannesburg, he took formal piano training before discovering the guitar at age 12. His parents encouraged his talents toward rock music, although Rabin would maintain his interest in Classical music throughout his career. Rabin also briefly studied orchestration at the University of Johannesburg, and later arranged and conducted for many artists in South Africa.
Trevor Rabin’s early influences included Arnold Schoenberg, Tchaikovsky, Cliff Richard And The Shadows, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. He also dabbled with progressive and heavy rock with his first bands, The Conglomeration and Freedom’s Children. The latter group were older musicians whose songs questioned the South African government, especially its racial policy of apartheid. During this same period, Rabin became a highly sought after session guitarist and bassist, playing with many jazz bands in South Africa. When Rabin fulfilled his obligation to the South African Army at age 19, he served with the entertainment division.
In 1974 Trevor Rabin formed his first major recording group, Rabbitt along with Neil Cloud (drums), Ronnie Robot (bass guitar) and Duncan Faure (keyboards, guitar, vocals).
Rabin comes from a family of classical musicians in Johannesburg, South Africa, where his father was lead violinist for the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Educated at a public school in Johannesburg, he took formal piano training before discovering the guitar at age 12. His parents encouraged his talents toward rock music, although Rabin would maintain his interest in Classical music throughout his career. Rabin also briefly studied orchestration at the University of Johannesburg, and later arranged and conducted for many artists in South Africa.
Trevor Rabin’s early influences included Arnold Schoenberg, Tchaikovsky, Cliff Richard And The Shadows, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. He also dabbled with progressive and heavy rock with his first bands, The Conglomeration and Freedom’s Children. The latter group were older musicians whose songs questioned the South African government, especially its racial policy of apartheid. During this same period, Rabin became a highly sought after session guitarist and bassist, playing with many jazz bands in South Africa. When Rabin fulfilled his obligation to the South African Army at age 19, he served with the entertainment division.
In 1974 Trevor Rabin formed his first major recording group, Rabbitt along with Neil Cloud (drums), Ronnie Robot (bass guitar) and Duncan Faure (keyboards, guitar, vocals).
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Mal0ney wrote:
Armageddon is pretty huge.
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Muzzy_Olorea wrote:
National Treasure soundtracks will always be two of my favourite scores <3 <3.
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trancedanne wrote:
Amazing soundtrack for "The Guardian"
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eN4ez wrote:
National Treasure Suite <3
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conqbl wrote:
Titans Spirit (Score) <3333
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Sander1991 wrote:
He did a good job with I Am Number Four.
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MrZimmerFan wrote:
I Am Number Four is a good sci-fi/action score, good action tracks, lot of orchestra, impressive emotional moments (like Armaggedon "guitars") Well done, Rabin
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MrZimmerFan wrote:
I listen few samples for "I Am Number Four" and i think is a good soundtrack, great action and good emotinal tracks, the Rabin's Piano is awesome, i love it!!
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CloudyMemory wrote:
God, what an incoherent, generic sounding mess I AM NUMBER FOUR is. Sonic wallpaper at its worst and my contender for the most boring score of 2011 so far. Rabin is losing it...
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MrZimmerFan wrote:
I Am Number Four's Score posponed to 24th May
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MikeTheory wrote:
The Sorcerer's Apprentice = great soundtrack
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MrZimmerFan wrote:
The One score is frenetic, i like the score, but is much better "Deep Blue Sea" or "Armageddon"
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MrZimmerFan wrote:
I Am Number Four's score by Trevor Rabin released by Varese Sarabande at 05/17/11
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Xelias11 wrote:
Armageddon Original Score is absolutely mind-blowing. This should receive more recognition!
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Clackers wrote:
Just discovered Flyboys score, nice war themes. One of Rabin's most mature efforts.
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A1EXD300 wrote:
Interrogation! :) I love this Soundtrack! :D Well Done Trevor Keep Them Coming :D
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CloudyMemory wrote:
Yeah, Deep Blue Sea is one of his best scores. Too bad the official soundtrack album is so short and omits some of the best material. An expanded release is long overdue.
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Yan-Leshenko wrote:
My music here: http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Yan+Leshchenko
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David_CZ wrote:
I love Bunnies from National Treasure :D.
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Raphdabumbling wrote:
His job on Deep Blue Sea's soundtrack is really incredible!
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