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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.
Early Years
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).
Early Years
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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National Treasure
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Armageddon (Score)
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Gone in 60 Seconds
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Maquina_Muerte wrote:
very enjoyable to listen to :)
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Hairbanger wrote:
"Boost Me" from Gone In Sixty Seconds is an awesome tune!
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nerdproof wrote:
I love how he mixes the orchestration with electronic/modern sounds.
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marx1682003 wrote:
Master pieces.
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Timothy_T wrote:
This guy is really good!
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wjp4107 wrote:
Good day... Please check out the Movie Score Addicts... group. We would be very glad to have you as a member too. Thanks...
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drayy wrote:
love this composer!
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kenoad wrote:
this guy ooooozzzes talent
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Hogne wrote:
I've never listened to any of his soundtracks, but I love his work with Yes as well as a lot of his solo output.
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AR-DZEJ wrote:
Rock the night the best!
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Emeena wrote:
terrible!!!...
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FamilyProductio wrote:
Der Soundtrack Armageddon ist einfach genial und passt voll zu diesem Film. Auch die anderen Titel in diesem Film lassen sich zu den jeweiligen Szenen sehr gut verbinden. Wenn ich mal einen Film produzieren sollte, was denk ich mal passieren wird, wird er mein erster Ansprechpartner für die Film Musik darin. Ich hoffe noch viel von ihm zu hören.
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bitchassnigga1 wrote:
HEY YO CAN ANYONE HELP A NIGGA OUT?! I NEED GROWING STRONGER FROM THE ONE SOUNDTRACK, I CANNOT FIND IT ANYWHERE!! PLEASE HELP, PLEASE SEND OR SOMETHIN, THANKZ!
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shufan_tsz wrote:
Titan Spirit has introduced me to Trevor Rabin's music. Anyone have a recommendation for what soundtrack of his I should download?
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DemonicTrigger wrote:
A great guitarist and composer. Rabin saved Yes from obscurity and continues to make great music to this day
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kazotaja wrote:
boost me, please
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Joshsabres wrote:
Have been a fan since "His" album 90125 with Yes. Great musician, composer, producer combined with powerfull vocals.
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Lionheartattack wrote:
Theme from Armageddon somehow brings Vangelis' Conquest of Paradise to my mind... both are very beautiful instrumentals. Oh, bought Armageddon soundtrack because of Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing. I think I go buy the movie some day, too. :D
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harmonickev wrote:
One of the most versatile and talented musicians in the world. Composer, producer, guitarist, vocalist... he excels in all fields of musical creation.
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s0amazinghere wrote:
Snakes on a Plane!
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