Rock Star

[Jacaranda]

I just saw this movie for the first time, scored by Trevor. It centers around Mark Wahlberg's character, who is in a "tribute" hair metal band. Lots of hair metal tunes stuck in it with Trevor's score (including Trevor's version of the "Batman" TV show theme lol). The movie was ok, a little too predictable in spots. Trevor does a good job on this one; nice subtle use of music in spots to balance with all the screamin 80's hair-metal. Some interesting art-imitates-life spots in the movie...
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I remember TR talking about a scene from this movie that happened to him, when the Mark Wahlberg character, Chris, takes over as the lead singer for the big-time band that his tribute band covered, and there are fans in the audience of his first performance that are holding up signs saying bring back the former lead singer, and TR said this happened to him on the 90125 tour where some fans had "Bring back Steve" signs or something like that at his first shows. There is also another scene in the movie that is interesting; Chris realizes that he no longer wants to be in the band, it's no longer what he wants, he has lost the hunger to be a "Rock Star", and decides to move on by just walking out. As he walks out, Trevor's "Gotta Have It" song done for the movie plays in the background, and it gave me a little chill, considering how TR left Yes. Ok, maybe not super-similiar, but still an interesting scene of coincidences!

[Andersonic]

the story was loosely based on what happened to Tim 'Ripper' Owens, who replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest.

[scootwhoman]

I am not inclined to follow the media very much, as a matter of fact, I avoid mass media as much as possible, so I have not experienced any of Trever's movie scores. I do own a solo album that he did in 1989 called "Can't Look Away," which has some excellent work on it, including a very melodic instrumental called "The Cape."

At the time that 90125 came out, I was disappointed that Steve Howe was not with the band. When I attended one of the tour dates, I was able to watch Trevor, and I could tell that he was working very hard to play the signiture guitar lines in 'Roundabout', and I was impressed at how well he handled the highly technical work that Steve had incorporated into so many Yes tunes.

What struck me the most, though, was the way that Trevor complimented the band, bringing out some of the best music Yes has ever done. His writing is often very down to earth, street wise, you might say, which is a direct opposite to so much of the ethereal, head in the clouds compositions that have been inspired by Jon Anderson. (I believe.) 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart' was a tremendous change of direction for the band, a totally new sound, new beats, new structure, everything.

And Trevor complimented Jon's vocals better than anyone else I have ever heard perform with Yes. I dscovered that I often had to listen very closely to determine who was singing, which, considering how high Jon's usual range is, was astounding. This strengthened the vocal side of the band considerably, I felt, as Trevor can sing very well in Jon's range, or lower, with Chris Squire. The 'Talk' album was a masterpiece in the arrangement of the vocals, with one singer beginning a phrase and the other finishing it, or singing in harmony, and all the while the voices blend so well that is hard to know who is singing.

I was really sad when Trever left the group, as I felt that he brought a lot of energy, a different perspective, and certainly a lot of talent to the group. But, who knows, someday he may come back, which is the truly magical thing about 'Yes.'

[ANTIOCH]

At the time that 90125 came out, I was disappointed that Steve Howe was not with the band. When I attended one of the tour dates, I was able to watch Trevor, and I could tell that he was working very hard to play the signiture guitar lines in 'Roundabout', and I was impressed at how well he handled the highly technical work that Steve had incorporated into so many Yes tunes.

What struck me the most, though, was the way that Trevor complimented the band, bringing out some of the best music Yes has ever done. His writing is often very down to earth, street wise, you might say, which is a direct opposite to so much of the ethereal, head in the clouds compositions that have been inspired by Jon Anderson. (I believe.) 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart' was a tremendous change of direction for the band, a totally new sound, new beats, new structure, everything.

And Trevor complimented Jon's vocals better than anyone else I have ever heard perform with Yes. I dscovered that I often had to listen very closely to determine who was singing, which, considering how high Jon's usual range is, was astounding. This strengthened the vocal side of the band considerably, I felt, as Trevor can sing very well in Jon's range, or lower, with Chris Squire. The 'Talk' album was a masterpiece in the arrangement of the vocals, with one singer beginning a phrase and the other finishing it, or singing in harmony, and all the while the voices blend so well that is hard to know who is singing.

I was really sad when Trever left the group, as I felt that he brought a lot of energy, a different perspective, and certainly a lot of talent to the group. But, who knows, someday he may come back, which is the truly magical thing about 'Yes.'

I agree wholeheartedly !!

[cinderella]

I loved that movie.



I remember TR talking about a scene from this movie that happened to him, when the Mark Wahlberg character, Chris, takes over as the lead singer for the big-time band that his tribute band covered, and there are fans in the audience of his first performance that are holding up signs saying bring back the former lead singer, and TR said this happened to him on the 90125 tour where some fans had "Bring back Steve" signs or something like that at his first shows.


I was at the very first show that Trevor played in.
It was at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. ( 2/28/84)

They put the signs down after they heard him.

[ELLIS]

I liked the music that Trevor wrote for Deep Blue Sea. I shall have to listen to other soundtracks he did; Kangaroo Jack, Torque (where've I heard that before?) and Rock Star.
Did anyone see him play his muti-coloured Strat in Jack Frost with Michael Keaton fronting the band? Wicked!

[cinderella]

Did anyone see him play his muti-coloured Strat in Jack Frost with Michael Keaton fronting the band? Wicked!

Yeah wasn't that the coolest? I loved it! I like how he's the first one you see when the movie opens.

I like Trevor's score to the movie Remember The Titans. It's one of his favorites too. Actually that movie was about a school right here in Virginia where I live...TC Williams High School.

[Jacaranda]

I was at the very first show that Trevor played in.
It was at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. ( 2/28/84)

They put the signs down after they heard him.

Were you already a TR follower at that point, Cinds, or was that the begining of it for you? That's a pretty incredible show to have been at. Being that I was 12 years old in 84 I probably didn't even know who Yes was, but I wish I could have been there to see it.


Did anyone see him play his muti-coloured Strat in Jack Frost with Michael Keaton fronting the band? Wicked!

Wow, I knew he did the score but had no idea he made a cameo. I'll be renting that one.

[cinderella]

Were you already a TR follower at that point, Cinds, or was that the begining of it for you? That's a pretty incredible show to have been at.

Wow, I knew he did the score but had no idea he made a cameo. I'll be renting that one.



It was funny, I had pictures of Trevor when he was in Rabbitt, (in my scrapbook when I was a teenager) but never heard any of their music. It wasn't until 90125 came out that I really heard how talented he was. That was about 3 months before I got to see him in concert.

Yes, please rent Jack Frost. Watch carefully as the movie opens. It begins with a shot of Trevor. Very cool!!

[MyLadySquire]

Has anyone seen National Treasure? I am told that Trevor scored this movie.

[cinderella]

Yes he did score National Treasure.

I'm hoping I can go see it.

[cinderella]

National Treasure was #1 at the box office. It made over 46 million dollars this weekend.

[MyLadySquire]

Along the same lines, I caught the last 15 minutes or so of Buffalo 66 and the song coming from the jukebox was Heart of the Sun Rise.....does anyone know if YES gives permission for their songs to be used and if so, are royalities paid to YES?

[flep]

My wife and son watched Jack Frost the other day.

Sorry Cindy I told them it was tacky movie.

I nevr knew Trevor did so many movie scores.

Are they listed anywhere, such as his website? So I can watch and enjoy them more by boring my wife and son stupid by saying "The bloke who did the music for this was in Yes: don't you know?" LOL

[cinderella]

My wife and son watched Jack Frost the other day.

Sorry Cindy I told them it was tacky movie.

I nevr knew Trevor did so many movie scores.

Are they listed anywhere, such as his website? So I can watch and enjoy them more by boring my wife and son stupid by saying "The bloke who did the music for this was in Yes: don't you know?" LOL


Don't feel bad, Phil, I didn't like Jack Frost either. Only the part Trevor was in.

Here's a list of his soundtracks. If anyone knows of any I might have missed you can add it.


The Great Raid (2005)
(Completed)

National Treasure (2004)

Exorcist : The Beginning (2004)

Mr. Ripley's Return(2004)

Torque (2004)

Bad Boys II (2003)

Kangaroo Jack (2003)

About Face (2002) (Documentary)

Bad Company (2002)

Grand Theft Auto Vice City (2002) (Video Game)

The Banger Sisters (2002)

American Outlaws (2001)

The One (2001)

Rock Star (2001)

Texas Rangers (2001)

Gone In 60 Seconds (2000)

Remember The Titans (2000)

The 6th Day (2000)

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000)

Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Armageddon (1998)

Enemy Of The State (1998)

Homegrown (1998)

Jack Frost (1998)

Con Air (1997)

Soldiers Of Fortune Inc. (1997)

The Glimmer Man (1996)

Eraser (1996) (additional score) (uncredited)

Twister (1995)

Death Of A Snowman (1982)

[flep]

Thanks for the list Cindy.

I've seen about 8 of the films.

My wife (Carol) loves Armageddon. No idea why? Something to do with some old bloke with a receeding hairline. Hang on she also likes Ed Harris as well. Is there a link there? I'm not getting a No:1 for anybody.

That does remind me of 2 years ago though. My wife was cutting my hair with the electronic hair clippers. She shook them to get the hair off and continued cutting, unluckily for me the attachment fell off and she cut a 2" by 4" swathe right accross the top of my head. Rightly I went APE!!!. After calming down about 30 minutes later, I aggreed to a number 1 all over. God my head was cold for about 2 weeks.

Thinking back on it I'm starting to get suspicious thought as to wether it was an accident or not.

It took about 6 months till I let her near me again to cut my hair!!!

[yarstruly]

Yeah wasn't that the coolest? I loved it! I like how he's the first one you see when the movie opens.

I like Trevor's score to the movie Remember The Titans. It's one of his favorites too. Actually that movie was about a school right here in Virginia where I live...TC Williams High School.

Remember the Titans was partially shot in Covington, GA, where I ride...the outdoor, town square type scenes were shot here....

[yes_angel]

I liked the music that Trevor wrote for Deep Blue Sea. I shall have to listen to other soundtracks he did; Kangaroo Jack, Torque (where've I heard that before?) and Rock Star.
Did anyone see him play his muti-coloured Strat in Jack Frost with Michael Keaton fronting the band? Wicked! Awesome movie!!

[ycantibu]

Here's an interview with Trevor about working with Michael Keaton & working on the Jack Frost score:

<a href="http://www.soundtrack.net/features/article/?id=11">http://www.soundtrack.net/features/article/?id=11</a>

[cinderella]

Remember the Titans was partially shot in Covington, GA, where I ride...the outdoor, town square type scenes were shot here....

Wow cool! I thought that was such a good movie.



Thanks for the list Cindy.

I've seen about 8 of the films.

My wife (Carol) loves Armageddon. No idea why? Something to do with some old bloke with a receeding hairline. Hang on she also likes Ed Harris as well. Is there a link there? I'm not getting a No:1 for anybody.

That does remind me of 2 years ago though. My wife was cutting my hair with the electronic hair clippers. She shook them to get the hair off and continued cutting, unluckily for me the attachment fell off and she cut a 2" by 4" swathe right accross the top of my head. Rightly I went APE!!!. After calming down about 30 minutes later, I aggreed to a number 1 all over. God my head was cold for about 2 weeks.

Thinking back on it I'm starting to get suspicious thought as to wether it was an accident or not.

It took about 6 months till I let her near me again to cut my hair!!!

Hee-hee. Too funny Phil.:lmao:

[bondegezou]

Along the same lines, I caught the last 15 minutes or so of Buffalo 66 and the song coming from the jukebox was Heart of the Sun Rise.....does anyone know if YES gives permission for their songs to be used and if so, are royalities paid to YES?

The film was written and directed by Vincent Gallo, who also plays the lead role. He's friends with Chris Squire and the rest of the band, although I don't know whether he'd met them before "Buffalo '66". Yes (as King Crimson) will certainly have been paid royalties for the use of "Heart of the Sunrise" in the film.

Henry

[cinderella]

Well Trevor seems to have scored a hit this time. The film National Treasure is #1 at the box office for the second week in a row. So far it's made over $46 million last week and $17 million this week, beating out Alexander which was supposed to be one of the big hits of the holiday season.

I like seeing Trevor's music out there! I hope the soundtrack does well too.