A few photos to brighten your day

Spotted on Instagram: this post from Gonzo Multimedia, a photo set including the recent image of Trevor which was in my last update as well as a few promo photos (one for Trevor Rabin, one for Face To Face, and one from the session used to promote 90124 and Live In L.A.).  Speaking of photos - having collected all of Trevor's press releases for his solo work over the years, the replicas they've included in the boxset are interesting to me.  One of them is definitely a reproduction of one of Lisa Powers' photos from the session for Can't Look Away (more of which you see in the "Archives" booklet included with the set), but the other one which I can make out is just a reprint of the back cover of Wolf.  There actually was a promo photo included with the Wolf press release, but apparently TPTB were unable to track down a copy to include, which is too bad because it's a really nice photo and I've never seen it scanned/posted online.  The third photo I'm unable to figure out but if you think you've sussed it, let me know! 

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The Legendary Trevor Rabin signs his new box set "Changes" . Trevor Rabin has earned a worldwide reputation for his innovative work as a musician and composer. Now explore his career with this lavish 10 CD set - link in bio . #gonzomusic #gonzomultimedia #gonzo #trevorrabin #rabin #music #musicmagazine #gonzoweekly

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Patience please!

As those of you who had pre-ordered Changes are now aware, all releases from Trevor's online store have been delayed until May 1st.  But on the bright side - for those of you who had held off, the box set is now marked down to $127.00.

And in what I'm assuming is some kind of cross-promotional gambit, Gonzo Multimedia's track of the day is "Anerely Road."

GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Trevor Rabin - Anerley Road https://t.co/oTgXXCQDqb pic.twitter.com/QZRxvxJRtd

— GonzoWeekly (@gonzoweekly) March 27, 2020

ETA: an email went out to all purchasers today explaining the delay which includes photos of Trevor inscribing the signature cards for each boxset - it's touching to see he has that now-familiar photo of himself with his father and his brother on the mantel along with his Rock n'Roll Hall of Fame statue.

#tbt: Remembering those halcyon days...

Ah, 2016...it was a simpler time, an exciting time for fans, so in these trying times let's go back there, if only for half an hour.

I honestly don't recall if I'd posted about this interview at the time, but it's from an audiobook series titled Open Mic with Steve Black and the episode with Trevor (released in 2017 but recorded in 2016) is an interview about the then-upcoming ARW tour and his scoring work among other topics.  The only place I could find it is on Scribd which is now a subscription service, so you have to sign up (if you don't already utilize it) but you can get a 30-day free trial and it's probably available via some other outlets (but not at Audible, however).

https://www.scribd.com/listen/363346719#

Stamp of approval

Spotted on Twitter: in response to a fan inquiry, here's showrunner Terry Matalas giving high praise for Trevor and Paul's 12 Monkeys main theme (aka "I Am The Clock"), which is definitely memorable and fits the tone of the program perfectly.

Thanks! Many conversations with Trevor Rabin and then one day he called me up and said “I want you to hear something.” I went over to his studio and he played me exactly what you hear (the 5 minute version). I have loved it ever since.

— Terry Matalas (@TerryMatalas) March 20, 2020

Media Watch: new interview for Changes

For anyone in range of a local station which is an affiliate of ABC Audio - apparently Trevor has appeared on ABC's 1-on-1 artist interview program this week to promote Changes; at least a couple stations nationwide have posted news items about the interview, which I'm assuming is available digitally through affiliated stations.  However, the comments noted are similar to the introductory remarks included in the Images from the Trevor Rabin Archives booklet from the boxset.  Trevor is generally not one to desire archival explorations but agreed to do so "warts and all," as he says.  Hopefully anyone who wants to can find a link to listen - if I happen to then I will update this entry.

Happy Release Day!

Some happy news in a tumultuous time...Changes is officially released!  And here's the official "unboxing" promo from Gonzo Multimedia if you haven't seen it already, set to the original version of that song from the 90124 release.

To clarify, this is a physical-only release not just for the boxset, but the single discs as well, so if you desire to obtain new(er) copies or are filling some holes in your collection, you must order directly from Music Glue (the site address is shown in the promo).  The single discs will not be available on any digital distribution platform.

For those of you who have already preordered and are expecting your shipment - hit me up on email and let me know what you think, send me photos if you're so inclined.  I'd like to do a "fan feedback" kind of entry with various impressions, so please do!  The blog email is rabinesque.blog@gmail.com

The Secret Discography: wiggle room

One of a series which examines Trevor’s musical career in South Africa.

Uploaded today: a very interesting playlist courtesy of Brian Currin from the South African Rock Files, featuring many of Trevor's alliances and forays into disco in the late 1970s, with tracks from studio-based supergroup Hot R.S. as well as his own Disco Rock Machine, music from cohorts Margaret Singana and The Julian Laxton Band as well as a selection from fellow Rabbitt Neil Cloud's St. Cloux solo release.  In some aspects the ZA music scene was rather a small world in those days.

https://www.mixcloud.com/briancurrin/get-up-and-dance-a-south-african-disco-mix-feat-trevor-rabin-harari-pacific-express-hot-rs/

We could all use a bit of a respite in these trying times, so put on this 3-hour groove fest and do what the man said...stay safe and dance on!

A legend in their own mind

Last week the advance publicity debuted for the Adam Wakeman (performing as Milton Keanes) musical side project Jazz Sabbath and in the accompanying mockumentary a particular beloved someone makes a cameo appearance (at 11:26).  Adam possesses just as much comedic panache as his father so I recommend watching the entire video for a good giggle.

The album contains fusion-esque renderings of such Sabbath classics as "Iron Man" and "Children of the Grave" and is available for pre-order from the official site:
http://blacklake.eu/jazzsabbath/index.php.

Things to do in a Leap Year

Spotted on Twitter: this post from SCORE director Matt Schrader which appears to state that Trevor was interviewed for the film on February 29, 2016.  However, the Facebook page for the film had announced Trevor's participation during October of 2015 so I think Matt may be off by a year in this case.

Last Leap Day we were finishing @SCOREmovie. I think we interviewed @trevorrabin about his #RememberTheTitans theme playing after Obama won in 2008

Leap Day before that I was shooting stories with @KHOLMESlive @CBS13CallKurtis in Sacramento

This Leap Day I’m sleeping in

— Matt Schrader (@MattSchrader) February 29, 2020