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In last week’s episode about Chris Squire’s Star Licks video, I was intrigued to notice that Trevor Rabin had also produced one and I had never watched it. Now that we are blessed with YouTube and the efforts of dedicated fans like, in this case, @YesSource, we can all enjoy watching Trevor in all his 1992 glory as he discusses not only his guitars but also his technique, studio practices, soloing approaches, songwriting and lots more. It’s almost an hour of Yes goodness and Mark and I very much enjoyed watching and discussing this week, as you’ll hear.
Once again, as you can imagine, we get deep into the weeds, particularly as Mark is an expert on studio kit and instruments and I’m, well, I’m along for the ride at least. I did, however learn a great deal I didn’t know about the great Mr. Rabin’s musicianship and kit, which is nice.
You’ll find the video we talk about below.
- What secrets does Trevor share?
- What kit does he show off?
- What do we learn about Yes music from this video?
See if you agree with us and then leave a comment below.
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7 replies on “Trevor Rabin’s Star Licks video – 695”
The mixing desk i think is a Solid State Logic — most likely a 4000-series SSL console.
Hi Jon
Thanks for the comment.
Interesting…I was taught sound engineering on a SSL4000 E…doesn’t look like it to me…but it maybe a different model …he could have a hybred board with SSL channel strips. Too bad he didn’t talk about it
Mark Anthony K
Yes the desk Trevor has looks smaller than the 4000
Hi Kevin and Mark
Great episode.
I remember reading in the music press about Trevor’s ‘joining’ Yes (I don’t think they got the story quite right!). I looked at the picture of a young South African pop star and was confused why he would be admitted to such an august company of musical virtuouso’s? 90125 was released shortly after -although I think I actually bought ‘9012 live’ first.
Wow! Even in the days of long haired metal rock, this Rabin bloke really stood out. I am a big fan of Steve Howe, but love how Trevor reinterpreted some of the older material. He was truly dazzling from the outset.
I think Trevor’s portfolio of work inside and outside Yes since then, as well as his incredible innovation in music production has sealed his accreditation as one of the great Yes virtuousos.
It’s funny how Rick and Trevor seem to connect on a personal and musical level despite having come from different iterations of the band before ARW Yes. Musical giants, both of them.
Great conversation gentlemen.
What’s next? Jon Andersons ‘100 Harp Licks’ video?
If Jon has created it, we will discuss it Thanks for the comment. Yes, I agree Trevor was a fabulous addition to Yes, even though it certainly wasn’t planned like that to begin with! Such a lovely man as well.
Another excellent episode lads. It’s easy to say that Mark ‘geeks out’ but for me it’s a fascinating insight to the technology and techniques behind making records.
Thank you Mark and you may use references to Rush, Kiss and even Def Leppard without the need to apologise in the context of this kind of wizardry.
As Jon sang, ‘Eventide delay, digital delay’
Thanks, Jeremy. I’m glad you like the geeky aspects of the show – I certainly do!