Trevor Rabin News

	On October 6, 2009 BMI awarded Trevor his 12th BMI award for a Multi-Million Performance of "Owner Of A Lonely Heart". Penned over 24 years ago Trevor became inspired by the acoustics in his bathroom on a "particularly long visit". Since that morning in his tiny London flat the song has gone on to be performed over 3 million times. Head over to the music player if you want to hear Trevor's live rendition from his 1989 tour.

	Recently a number of venues are promoting concerts presenting “Trevor Rabin”. Please be aware these are scams perpetrated by persons fraudulently representing themselves as Trevor’s agent. Trevor will not be appearing live at any venues in the immediate future. When he does decide to tour however you will hear it here first.

	Trevor’s NBA theme has continued to garner praise from basketball fans on and off the court. On line hoop forums as well as NBA players are finding this tune the subject of many a conversation. Turner Network Television's coverage of the National Basketball Association will continue to use the theme for the 2009-2010 season making it the longest theme used in NBA history. “I particularly enjoy writing themes for sports. So far I’ve not only done the NBA but I can count NASCAR and MLB to my credit as well.” Trevor’s instrumental piece "Titans Spirit" is a rousing seven-minute exploration of Remember the Titans energetic themes. It is used presently on many sports telecasts, particularly those on NBC, which has used the score during its closing credits montage for the last four Olympic Games (Salt Lake 2002, Athens 2004, Torino 2006 and Beijing 2008) as well as with the final closing credits montage for their 12-year run with the NBA in 2002. The song was also played as veteran New York Mets players crossed home plate during the closing ceremonies at Shea Stadium. You can now hear both in the music player.

	G-FORCE, the rollicking action romp that takes off full speed and never slows down opened on July 24, 2009 at number one. After three weeks producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s first 3-D film has just eclipsed the $100 million mark. The solid effects work blends animation and live action seamlessly, as things get rather silly with our walking-talking guinea pig friends. Check out the Gadgets, Gizmos and Guinea Pigs at your local theater. You can check out a cue from the score in the music player.

	BMI saluted the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel Trevor was among the honorees for his score, Get Smart marking his 11th BMI award. In addition to writing the score, Trevor created a rock rendition of the original Get Smart TV theme by Irving Szathmary. “My rock background was my inspiration for my arrangement of the theme,” he explained. In composing the score, Trevor primarily used a dramatic/action approach as opposed to a comedic approach. “I wanted the music to be the straight man. Also doing a comedy like this allowed me to utilize my jazz sensibilities.” Joining him at the gala event were his agent, Laura Engel and BMI’s Linda Livingston. You can check out the Get Smart score by clicking here.

image courtesy of Jerry & Lois Photography	In between an infinite number of scoring sessions Trevor flew to Washington state on April 18, 2009 to participate in the Imagine a Cure benefit concert. He joined a star studded line up including old friends, Alan White and Chris Squire, along with new accomplice, Taylor Hawkins to support Susan G Komen for the Cure. To find out more about the global leader of the breast cancer movement and learn what you can do go to the Susan G. Komen website.

	Another prominent figure in the world of music has passed away. Exuberant and uninhibited as a conductor, concert artist, adjudicator, master-class clinician and lecturer, Walter Mony was one of the most talented musicians in the field of classical music. On January 1, 2009 Walter Mony, died in Victoria, Canada at the age of 79. Walter recognized the emerging talent in Trevor and took him on as a private student in 1974. “As a composer and as a teacher Walter was concerned about making people conscious of the importance of music . . . and he always did it with warmth and humor. Walter encouraged me as a young composer to find my own voice, no matter the style. He taught me how to compose from the heart . . . and touched me as a serious musician, teacher and mentor.” Inspired by Walter, Trevor continued his pursuit of composition and orchestration. Mony went on to become one of South Africa’s seminal forces in the world of music. His repertoire encompassed the standard orchestral Symphonic and Concerto works, Operas and Operettas, Broadway and British musicals. A specialty of his, which has received critical acclaim, has been the premiere performances of contemporary, jazz and avant-garde works.

	Race To Witch Mountain opened at number one at the Box Office on March 15, 2009. Great action, great effects, great score and lots of fun make for one of the better family films in a while. You can check out the Race To Witch Mountain spot online by visiting Disney . . or download the score by clicking on the poster.

	Trevor has reunited with director, Jon Turteltaub, on his next project, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This latest Disney live-action fantasy takes its cues from the classic Goethe and Paul Dukas-inspired Mickey Mouse portion of "Fantasia". Jerry Bruckheimer is producing the movie with Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel in the lead roles. The story centers on an average college student (Baruchel) who is reluctantly recruited to work for a sorcerer named Balthazar Blake (Cage). The man gives him a crash course in the art and science of magic to prepare him for a battle against the forces of darkness in modern Manhattan. Shooting starts soon in New York City for an expected late 2009 debut.

	BlogTalkRadio is the first social radio network built on a free, web-based platform allowing anyone with a computer to participate in a live, internet Talk Radio Show. MovieGeeksUnited is a great example of what such a show can aspire to. Twice weekly your hosts share their passion of film providing in depth coverage on movie reviews, news and topics. Of course their interviews are the best part and conversing with Trevor was no exception. Click on their logo to take you to an archive of the March 4, 2009 show he appeared on.

	The most celebrated white champion of the anti-apartheid movement, Helen Suzman, passed away on January 1, 2009. Born into white privilege in a society that was becoming progressively more racist, she served as a lawmaker in South Africa's parliament from 1953 to 1989, fighting government repression of the country's black majority and the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela and his fellow anti-apartheid fighters. For 13 years, from 1961 to 1974, it was a battle she fought alone as the sole anti-apartheid member of South Africa's parliament. She was once accused by a minister of asking questions in parliament that embarrassed South Africa, to which she replied: "It is not my questions that embarrass South Africa; it is your answers." An "honor" Suzman was "inordinately proud" of was being declared an "Enemy of the State" by Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe in 2001. Suzman was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and won praise from human rights organizations around the world for her crusade against apartheid. “Helen Suzman passionately pursued life with a clear moral purpose,” Trevor stated. “At this time of change we must honor her by realizing her hope for a vibrant, multiracial democracy – a world where dignity touches the lives of all - are core ingredients of freedom. Not just in South Africa, not just the United States, but the planet as a whole.”

	A full house was bopping at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles as Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams performed on December 5, 2008. Armed only with a small array of acoustic guitars Adams was on stage for around two hours in total as he belted out some of his most well-known hits in a solo acoustic performance. “I think for a lot of people that haven’t heard me do this before, it will be intriguing, because to play a song on acoustic guitar is quite a different thing than hearing it with a full band,” Adams said. “I believe that that will sort of give some insight into the songwriting.” The relaxed, personal format gave him plenty of time to tell stories and when he introduced the “Guardian Suite”, with Trevor to accompany him on piano, the fans responded enthusiastically. “Playing with Bryan is always fun. Plus with the intimacy of the Wiltern it all made for a special night.”