Trevor Horn Appreciation Society [Archive]

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

02-21-2007, 10:25 PM

The recent development of Drama polling made me think that I wanted to start a new thread just to appreciate Trevor Horn or just to express our love for him, without arguing!!

Please post here if you love Drama, Trevor Horn as a performer, and have a desire to hear Drama live.

Let's share our love for Trevor!!

AsianSeasonedWitch as DramaQueen

westvic

02-21-2007, 10:34 PM

I thought Trev did a great job---he had balls to step into that role. I've heard the boots where his voice was gone--but Drama was a great album. Give him an A for effort

Ian B

02-21-2007, 10:44 PM

Not very likely to see him live, I should imagine the Drama tour would have put him off stagework for life! I've always admired his production work, the 12" remix of Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood springs immediately to mind, that was a monumental slab of vinyl. His stuff with the Art of Noise was interesting as well. Needless to say, i liked Drama as well, I literally did buy the tee-shirt (and the tour program) when I saw Yes live in 1980. Here's to Trevor!

WendyPoems

02-21-2007, 10:59 PM

My husband and I saw the Drama tour.
Trevor really did quite a good job.
I also like Drama very much as well.

Wendy

Malcolm Birkett

02-22-2007, 03:44 AM

Yes, I'll definitely add my support to producer extraordinaire Mr. Horn.
I mean, good God, I even find listening to Dollar records bearable because of the neat production and ABC's 'Lexicon of Love' is something I actually bought.
'Drama' is brilliant!!!
'90125' is brilliant!!!

A few people know this already but Trevor was born and brought up in the same city as I was...Durham City of the famous Cathedral and Castle.

Not only that, we attended the same high school...Durham Johnston Grammar School (1962-1969). He was a year or two above me but we both played in the school orchestra. He of course played Double Bass and I played in the second violins. One of the most enjoyable pieces we played was 'Farandole' by Bizet. Coincidentally Rick often starts his solo shows with that piece.

Trevor used to attend the same youth club as me...Alington House and when he was about 17 started to get a few gigs there. He was in a duo...two acoustics...mainly Dylan/Donovan/protest song stuff...clad totally in denim and with the obligatory Dylan/Donovan/Lennon caps.

The Blue Chips...one of the most popular groups in the entire North East of England region, with a certain wunderkind on drums (Sir Alan) used to play at the club every few weeks.
Ah...happy, happy days indeed.

Trevor is back performing again (he sang well at his tribute show)...with a band called The Producers...they did a gig in London a short while ago. Check out Henry's site.

02-22-2007, 03:50 AM

The history of the music that gets referred to as "progressive rock" would have a major hole in it were it not for the existence of Drama. In addition to being substantial music that elicits an emotional and spiritual response, it filled a real need.

If Yes with Trevor and Geoff had not done Drama, somebody would have had to do something. As the 1980s dawned, prog had left something unsaid. Drama screamed it out in a loud, powerful voice. With killer drum sound to boot.

True Believer

02-22-2007, 05:52 AM

ABC's 'Lexicon of Love' is something I actually bought.

I played in the second violins.

I have Lexicon of Love too - it's a great album.

Didn't know you fiddled about, Malcolm!!! ;)

Andrea YouAndI

02-22-2007, 07:10 AM

Here's to Trevor! :beerchugr:

Not just for Drama, but for brilliant production work on 90125 and Big Generator as well. Those albums would NEVER have sounded the same without him.

Malcolm Birkett

02-22-2007, 07:11 AM

I have Lexicon of Love too - it's a great album.

Didn't know you fiddled about, Malcolm!!! ;)

Please!!!

The provision of 'Endless caresses' is much more my style.

YesJen357

02-22-2007, 07:23 AM

Forgive my ignorance, I know little or nothing about Trevor, other than his contribution to YES.
Drama is definitely in my top 20 YES albums.....
Oh but seriously, I loooove DRAMA. Technically brilliant. Innovative. Powerful...
I find it so easy to be grateful for this masterpiece.
Of course I'm aware that many on this site don't get the Drama attraction, but that's probably because they are too busy whining about why Jon Anderson isn't there.
YES looked on the surface of things to be 'down and out for the count' when Jon and Rick left...And then we get Trevor....Now that's turning adversity into victory!
I don't care what all the 'knockers' say. Trevor's vocals on Drama are perfect!

SuperSonicScientist

02-22-2007, 02:13 PM

Yeah Drama is a good album and if I had half of Trevor's talent I would be a very gifted and pleased man!

allen toth

02-22-2007, 02:33 PM

I Love Drama! It's in My Top 5 easily. When I saw Trevor, and Company in Nashville, He sounded Great! The Mix on Drama is near Perfect. Hat's off to Trevor for that, as well. Cheers!

True Believer

02-22-2007, 03:01 PM

Please!!!

The provision of 'Endless caresses' is much more my style.

:winknudge :hearts:

tommc

02-22-2007, 03:50 PM

I love Drama. I put it 7th best in the YES canon after the classic 6 in a row from The Yes Abum ~ Going For The One. Incredible Bass playing by Chris and some real good guitar work from Steve. Trevor's vocals on the album are just fine by me. On the Drama weeds that I've heard Trevor was fine on the Drama material but some of the classic Yes stuff was a bit cringeworthy.

drummer

02-22-2007, 03:53 PM

i loved most of Trevor Horn's eighties production work. I guess he sort of ran those Fairlight syth sounds to the ground with Art of Noise, ABC and 90125 but hey that was the early eighties for ya. i also thought the couple of tracks he produced on Paul McCartney's Flowers in the Dirt album were pretty good as well. oh and if i remember correctly, Trevor also produced Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells II. from what i remember, Trevor cleaned up/smoothed out Mike's sound a bit on that album.

Bugeyes

02-22-2007, 03:57 PM

I dig the cover art to Drama. The music kicks butt...the lyrics are scarey. :crybby: I'm afraid of Trevor...well h#ll, that's nothing, I'm afraid of Steve Howe too.

Ian B

02-22-2007, 04:06 PM

I dig the cover art to Drama. The music kicks butt...the lyrics are scarey. :crybby: I'm afraid of Trevor...well h#ll, that's nothing, I'm afraid of Steve Howe too.

Can't think why.....

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/Ianbroster/Photos%20I%20Like/SteveHowe_0005.jpg

Bugeyes

02-22-2007, 04:11 PM

Can't think why.....

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/Ianbroster/Photos%20I%20Like/SteveHowe_0005.jpg:thumbup:

And I know it's childish, ... but what can I say?
Afraid is probably the wrong word...I'm probably awe struck by them both.

Ian B

02-22-2007, 04:18 PM

:thumbup:

And I know it's childish, ... but what can I say?
Afraid is probably the wrong word...I'm probably awe struck by them both.

I think you were right the first time Peggy, Steve scares the crap out of me!

Bugeyes

02-22-2007, 04:19 PM

I think you were right the first time Peggy, Steve scares the crap out of me!:lol: Thank God I'm not the only one. :beerchugr:

badlance

02-22-2007, 04:33 PM

I had second row for the Drama tour in New Haven, I was only 13 or 14, and the show was cancelled.:shrug:
I didn't appreciate that.

somissound

02-22-2007, 04:50 PM

Trevor gets amazing sounds... not to mention a top notch producer/musician...

and...a great asset to Yes.

Here's to Trevor hopefully working with Yes in some capicity on a new album. ;)

CybrKhatru

02-22-2007, 05:42 PM

I love the Drama album...

At the time I first heard it, I was hearing (more or less) all the pre-90125 Yes albums at the same time. Maybe because of that, I just enjoyed it for what it was--another Yes album. Although in hindsight it's almost inevitable to make comparisons!!!!

Trevor Horn's production hands are all over Seal's albums....I very highly recommend his third album "Human Being" released in 1998. Really, it's one of the best records of the Nineties, and it's a shame so few people have heard it.

--Matt

True Believer

02-22-2007, 06:07 PM

I think you were right the first time Peggy, Steve scares the crap out of me!
Awww, don't be like that. I spoke to him backstage at Glasgow in 04 and he was very charming - we had a discussion about where he buys his shirts!

Ian B

02-22-2007, 07:07 PM

Awww, don't be like that. I spoke to him backstage at Glasgow in 04 and he was very charming - we had a discussion about where he buys his shirts!

I don't mean as a personality, Anne, I'm sure he's a lovely bloke; I just find the faces he pulls when playing a bit disturbing!

somissound

02-22-2007, 07:12 PM

Albedo

02-22-2007, 08:02 PM

Awww, don't be like that. I spoke to him backstage at Glasgow in 04 and he was very charming - we had a discussion about where he buys his shirts!
Where? I've often wanted some of those shirts.

As for Trevor - Drama's a great album. I prefer Jon singing but give credit where credit is due.

cinderella

02-22-2007, 08:29 PM

Great producer, singer, songwriter, musical genius.

Thread over!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Cinderella528/Trevor/b6d60fbd.jpg

RandyC

02-22-2007, 08:30 PM

To me, Drama is one of my favorite Yes cds.
I was lucky to be able to see them 3 times on that tour.
Steve Howe's playing is SO good on that album!
(& let's not forget Chris'!)
Great album!

somissound

02-22-2007, 09:04 PM

To me, Drama is one of my favorite Yes cds.
I was lucky to be able to see them 3 times on that tour.
Steve Howe's playing is SO good on that album!
(& let's not forget Chris'!)
Great album!

I think its one of Alan's best as well..:drummer:

Geoff used great sounds and played great too..

How about Trevor on the fretless bass in Run Through the Light!?! Squire was happy to jump on the elec. piano ;)

Everyone delivered...

allen toth

02-22-2007, 09:10 PM

I think its one of Alan's best as well..:drummer:

Geoff used great sounds and played great too..

How about Trevor on the fretless bass in Run Through the Light!?! Squire was happy to jump on the elec. piano ;)

Everyone delivered...

Good, Great, Fantastic Stuff!!

YesHut

02-22-2007, 09:12 PM

Drama, good album. Worth listening too. More than once, is in order. That is what I say.

True Believer

02-22-2007, 09:14 PM

I don't mean as a personality, Anne, I'm sure he's a lovely bloke; I just find the faces he pulls when playing a bit disturbing!

Yeah, I know what you mean!

Where? I've often wanted some of those shirts.

Versace.

Albedo

02-22-2007, 11:23 PM

Yeah, I know what you mean!

Versace.
OH. Well that's probably out of my price range lollllllllllll

Awakened by the Gates

02-22-2007, 11:33 PM

I think Trevor Horn added positively to the Yes sound.

His vocals in concert are creditable given the complexity of the songs - not to mention Jon 'owns' the Yes sound.

Bravo to Trevor for his efforts!:appl[1]: :headset:

SuperSonicScientist

02-23-2007, 02:08 AM

I too find Steve's gurning amusing and scary in equal measure, but when he sounds like that he can wear and look like whatever he wants....

Same with Trevor's Specs...

ToBeOver

02-23-2007, 04:04 AM

Drama is in my top 5 Yes albums and Trevor's contribution to it should never be underrated. It took guts to stand up there in front of thousands of Yes fans when most would much rather have heard Jon.

I absolutely LOVE this album and my only regret is never having heard it done live. :crybby:

:keyboard:

Mc-Merc

02-23-2007, 04:14 AM

Drama is one YES album I couldn't live without, definitely a YES classic in my list. In fact, it's one of the VERY few (five) I've bought more than once. Do I ever wonder how it would sound or wish that Jon had been there? No, never. I take it the way it is and never fantasise about changing a single ingredient, even if Wakey is my favourite muso in YES or anywhere and he's not there.

Trevor Horn is key in Drama. His style is perfect for the harder edge of the songs. He added his own character but didn't take away any of the YES spirit. As a producer, well, I don't care. All I know is that he is the YES singer in Drama and he did one helluva job there.

As for Steve, please... he's the metal in YES. Drama is probably the first ever prog-metal album... maybe? And it's all thanks to Steve.

relayer_1

02-23-2007, 11:35 AM

Ever since Drama came out, I have been a big fan and consider this album among my top 5 Yes records. Maybe it may not sound as progressive as CTE or Relayer, but the musicianship is truly brilliant. All 5 members were at the top of their game then and sound very inspired, it shows on their playing. I was saddended that shortly after that tour, the mood among Yes members was so low that they went seperate ways...if it weren't for Squite and White who did "Run with the Fox" Yes would be long dead by now.
But I would like to underline that Trevor really made his mark as a producer and not that much as a musician in the band, but this only goes to show how talented he is. I have the Age of Plastic CD and highly reccomend it to all Drama fans.

cjreyes

02-23-2007, 11:44 AM

I thought he was kind of cute in the Elton John-esque glasses and the way he bobbed around in the Drama videos.

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

02-23-2007, 07:37 PM

I thought he was kind of cute:beerchugr:

And he is still lovely!

If you haven't seen these, please do:

Prince's Trust Concert 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laZw3Y3JCJ8

The Producers 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3AEz0cLN9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au37B2LN2BY&mode=related&search=

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

02-24-2007, 09:50 AM

Thank you everyone who posted here to express your love for Trevor!! I feel 'safe' enough to say the things I want now! What I want are:

1. I want Trevor to be on stage more often

2. I want The Producers to feature Trevor's lead vocals more often (Trevor did lead vocals on 'Video killed the Radio Star' and 'Space Oddity', and Rabin's part in 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' in the last gig)

3. I want The Producers to perform songs from Drama (The Producers perform songs they have recorded, produced, and whatever they like as well as their new original material).

In addition to the above,

4. I want ASIA to perform Drama songs (two members are already there!)

I can also think more possibilities...I am lucky living in London so that I can see The Producers live, but I could imagine a lot of people want The Producers to go on tour.

Please keep posting and express your wishes. Who knows, our voices might be heard!!

The Producers are:
Trevor Horn, Stephen Lipson, Lol Creme, Chris Braide, Ash Soan

Ian B

02-24-2007, 10:53 AM

The Producers are:
Trevor Horn, Stephen Lipson, Lol Creme, Chris Braide, Ash Soan

Nice to see Lol Creme is back in action in a performing capacity, I've always loved 10cc/Godley and Creme. I know he did some backing vocals on Kate Bush's 'Aerial' not too long ago.

somissound

02-24-2007, 10:02 PM

Never heard the Producers till now (thanks for the utube link...They are very good!

It would be cool if they played a tune off Drama ...

It would be cooler if Trevor helps out on the next Yes record ;)

Andrea YouAndI

02-24-2007, 10:12 PM

It would be cooler if Trevor helps out on the next Yes record ;)
Oh, what I would give to hear another album like 90125...

:aaa[1]:

(Sorry Troopers, I gotta have my Rabin too!)

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

02-25-2007, 07:18 AM

http://www.yesfans.com/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/AsianSeasonedWitch/The%20Producers%20at%20Barfly%207th%20Feb%202007/TrevorLol2.jpg%5B/IMG%5DOK, here are pics of Trevor & Lol (left) at Barfly, 7th Feb 2007.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/AsianSeasonedWitch/The%20Producers%20at%20Barfly%207th%20Feb%202007%2 0small/TrevorLolAshsmall.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/AsianSeasonedWitch/The%20Producers%20at%20Barfly%207th%20Feb%202007%2 0small/Trevorsmall.jpg:hearts:
http://www.yesfans.com/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/AsianSeasonedWitch/The%20Producers%20at%20Barfly%207th%20Feb%202007/TrevorLol2.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

Bo Locks

02-26-2007, 05:46 AM

... if it weren't for Squire and White who did "Run with the Fox" Yes would be long dead by now.You're saying that Squire and White carried the torch from Drama to 90125, NOT that Run With The Fox saved Yes?

I s'pose that there is Horn continuity of sorts there as well; involvement with two consecutive Yes albums.

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

02-26-2007, 09:45 PM

Horn continuity

Nice expression!

bondegezou

02-28-2007, 01:59 PM

Thank you everyone who posted here to express your love for Trevor!! I feel 'safe' enough to say the things I want now! What I want are:

1. I want Trevor to be on stage more often

2. I want The Producers to feature Trevor's lead vocals more often (Trevor did lead vocals on 'Video killed the Radio Star' and 'Space Oddity', and Rabin's part in 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' in the last gig)

3. I want The Producers to perform songs from Drama (The Producers perform songs they have recorded, produced, and whatever they like as well as their new original material).

In addition to the above,

4. I want ASIA to perform Drama songs (two members are already there!)

I can also think more possibilities...I am lucky living in London so that I can see The Producers live, but I could imagine a lot of people want The Producers to go on tour.

I'm with you all the way. (Didn't we meet at the Producers' show a few weeks back?)

Henry

relayer_1

03-01-2007, 12:46 AM

Is the Prince's Trust Trevor Horn tribute Concert available commercially on DVD? I watched that show on HDNet about a year ago and have never seen it at a local music store or online.

It was great to see a Yes band formed by Howe, Rabin, Squire, Downes and White with Trevor Horn watching from the wings. Seal, Buggles and more also perform wonderfully.

It was a truly inspiring event worth adding to any Yesfan's DVD collection.

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

03-01-2007, 09:44 AM

As far as I know, it is not available yet.
Here is another thing for lobbying!!!

We want Prince's Trust Concert 2004: produced by Trevor Horn to be released.

bondegezou

03-01-2007, 09:58 AM

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

03-01-2007, 10:23 AM

Thank you, Henry!
It was released in Japan on 7th Feb apparently.
Funny they say, 'finally it is also available in Japan'...

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

03-19-2007, 09:56 PM

New gig date of The Producers:
25th April 2007 at the Barfly (again).

In the meantime, more Trevor & Lol from the last gig.:hearts:

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

03-22-2007, 05:37 PM

Aaahhgg, my two comments sent to The Producers' MySpace saying that Trevor is my favourite vocalist and asking Drama material to be considered for their setlist have been deleted!!!:crybby:

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

04-20-2007, 01:13 PM

Just to let fellow TH lovers know...I am trying to be in Barfly on the 25th.

bondegezou

04-22-2007, 01:02 PM

Just to let fellow TH lovers know...I am trying to be in Barfly on the 25th.

I'll be there too. If I remember, I'll be wearing a distinctive Henry's Cat T-shirt.

Henry

somissound

04-22-2007, 11:37 PM

Hope they do Run Through the Light...

;)

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

04-26-2007, 01:37 PM

I'll be there too. If I remember, I'll be wearing a distinctive Henry's Cat T-shirt.

Henry

Were you there, Henry?

It was another fantastic show!
Trevor sang more tunes than the last one, including some new Producers' original tracks. The band played even tighter than before, no technical glitches this time...near perfect performance!
They did OOALH again (Trevor asked 'are there any members of Yes here?' It seemed to be none of them this time...last time Chris was present and Virgil was there too)
I got my Prince's Trust 2004 DVD signed by Trevor, Lol and Steve Lipson (they all performed in it) and pics taken with Trevor and Lol.

relayer_1

04-26-2007, 04:30 PM

bondegezou

04-27-2007, 06:04 AM

Were you there, Henry?

It was another fantastic show!
Trevor sang more tunes than the last one, including some new Producers' original tracks. The band played even tighter than before, no technical glitches this time...near perfect performance!
They did OOALH again (Trevor asked 'are there any members of Yes here?' It seemed to be none of them this time...last time Chris was present and Virgil was there too)

Yes, I was there. Another great show: I really like how these are low-key shows that the band are just doing for fun. Horn joked about they have to pay to do these shows! He was in a good mood, also jokingly complaining how Squire had berated him for playing a wrong note during "OoaLH" last time.

There were two songs being debuted: "Man on the Moon" (with Braide on lead vocals) didn't impress me, but I enjoyed "Your Life" (with Horn on lead vocals), although it felt as though the arrangement could still do with more work. Otherwise, a fantastic performance of "Space Oddity" and a great "Slave to the Rhythm" (with guest vocalist Olivia Safe).

Full set list and links at http://www.bondegezou.demon.co.uk/wnalum.htm#producers

I took some photos and video clips, but these are still on my phone, along with photos and clips from the recent dB-Infusion show with Peter Banks.

Henry

clearsight

04-27-2007, 10:50 PM

I will say this; Trevor Horn is a brilliant producer, everything he touches is a work of art......

Yadda Dadda Yadda

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

04-28-2007, 09:41 PM

Here are pics of me & Lol, me & Trevor, and signed copy of that DVD (Lol's sign on top, Steve Lipson on the left and Trevor on the right...Trevor wrote 'me!' and 'a bass guitar' too).

Malcolm Birkett

04-28-2007, 10:06 PM

Wow, oh wow, Yumi...La Creme....10CC...Kev Godley, Eric Stewart, Grahame Gouldman and the Lol man...great, great, great band. Saw them multiduninous times...hey, Life is a Minestrone!!!

Old Wild Men....Une Nuit in Paris!!!

I'm Mandy...bloody fly me!!

Can't Feel The Benefit....absolutely brilliant..very Floydian.

I could go on...and on and on....do the Wall Street Shuffle...Oh-oh Donna...and of course....I'M NOT IN LOVE!!!

and inevitably..'The Things We Do For Love'

Scooty

04-29-2007, 02:39 AM

Here are pics of me & Lol, me & Trevor, and signed copy of that DVD (Lol's sign on top, Steve Lipson on the left and Trevor on the right...Trevor wrote 'me!' and 'a bass guitar' too).

Wonderful photos!! I would love the op to get one with Trevor H. He seems so down to earth and it is nice to know his sense of humor is still intact!!
Awesome, and sorry I didn't get to met you while you were out here, Yumi.
Scoot

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

04-29-2007, 02:52 AM

and of course....I'M NOT IN LOVE!!!

Oh yes, Malcolm, they did Rubber Bullets and I'm Not In Love...audience sang along...and Trevor did all those backing vocals and whispering...

ASIAnSeasonedWitch

04-29-2007, 03:01 AM

Wonderful photos!! I would love the op to get one with Trevor H. He seems so down to earth and it is nice to know his sense of humor is still intact!!
Awesome, and sorry I didn't get to met you while you were out here, Yumi.
Scoot

Hi Scoot,

Yes, Trevor is very down to earth and grounded.

See you next time!!

srtopepis

05-20-2007, 05:50 PM

I love Trevor's Work as a producer... and in Drama.

Scottie

05-20-2007, 06:58 PM

:beerchugr:

And he is still lovely!

If you haven't seen these, please do:

Prince's Trust Concert 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laZw3Y3JCJ8

The Producers 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3AEz0cLN9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au37B2LN2BY&mode=related&search=
I was one of the lucky ones that caught a Drama show at Madison Square Garden in ‘80. Having read about the troubles Trevor had during the UK leg of the tour really shocked me. Based upon the audience’s response from were I was sitting it seemed impossible that could ever happen.

Drama will always be held in high regard in my opinion.

Thanks for posting the links Yumi :D