An artistic voice for justice

As we know, Trevor's family features a number of creative people in each generation, and one of those is his cousin, South African artist Willian Kentridge, the son of barristers Sydney and Felicia Kentridge.

His work is multimedia-based, specializing in drawing, sculpture, live performance, animation and film; the majority of which addresses South Africa's history as regards the subjects of apartheid and colonialism. William and his work has been described thus:

[...]a remarkably versatile artist whose work combines the political with the poetic[...]his work is often imbued with dreamy, lyrical undertones or comedic bits of self-deprecation that render his powerful messages both alluring and ambivalent.

from Fortuna (2013)

William's work is currently in exhibition at The Broad art museum in Los Angeles, the installation is titled In Praise of Shadows, which will be running through April 9th of this year.

https://www.thebroad.org/art/special-exhibitions/william-kentridge-praise-shadows

He was also profiled by The New Yorker in 2010, and it's a very insightful article regarding the history of his career and also his life, the variety of his work, and the various influences upon it.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/01/18/lines-of-resistance

National Treasure: Edge of History soundtrack release

This is the year of new music from Trevor!  The press release for the National Treasure: Edge of History soundtrack hit various news blogs yesterday, so I will link the always reliable Film Music Reporter article here:

https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/01/17/national-treasure-edge-of-history-soundtrack-album-details/

The digital release of the album is today, available on various platforms for streaming and purchase.  

Trevor receives leading credit for the score but additional music written by Paul Linford is also included, and there are several songs sung by actor Jake Austin Walker, who plays Liam in the show.

the b-word

It's going to be a very special year and so to kick it off let's wish this man a very happy birthday!

a rare publicity photo from 1978

#tbt: a brush with greatness

Recently, multi-talented musician Dave Kerzner shared a photo of himself with Trevor at what I am guessing is a NAMM convention in 1989, which likely would have been the West Coast edition in March.  Their collective '80s hair is still very much in place and we love to see it!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmyCjwns_Ol/

This acquaintance ne'er will be forgot!

My deep gratitude to the Southern African Music Archive channel on YouTube for posting the full version of "Auld Lang Syne Rock" which is more along the lines of the recordings which The Beatles used to make for their fan club during the holidays, with all the boys taking a turn at the mic to give their well wishes to the loyal listeners.  This has also been posted on the official Rabbitt page on Facebook.

A very happy and healthy 2023 to everyone, with the hope that we all find our way to better days and desired pursuits.

The news we've been waiting for!

(With thanks as always to Henry Potts.) 

Yesterday it appears we all received a surprise holiday gift...in the Trevor Rabin Fans fanpage on Facebook (created and administered by TR superfan Judy Davis), Trevor logged in to answer a query about the new album project, stating: 

It is done, the cover is done, record company is done.It will will be announced soon.
🥂🥂🥂
I hope it will be enjoyed as much as I had creating it.!

It is titled Rio, for obvious (loving) reasons.  Trevor also shared the cover image (which he created, apparently), but as I don't belong to any Facebook groups I have not seen it.  So hopefully we will learn more official details during the first quarter of 2023.  

(ETA: here is an image of the cover from Henry's site: http://www.bondegezou.co.uk/Rio%20cover.jpg).  If it is one of Trevor's paintings it seems in keeping with his particular style.

With something wonderful to look forward to...I wish all my readers worldwide an enjoyable holiday celebration and a Happy New Year.

Real ones know, part four

Journeyman guitarist and legendary sideman Tim Pierce has released a play-along/commentary video regarding Trevor's role in YesWest and appreciation thereof, as well as of The Two Trevors (he previously worked with Trevor Horn on various recordings).  As he is also an instructor with a long-running YouTube channel and Masterclass offering, he offers his analysis on how to approximate Trevor's sound as well.