Jack Frost (Bootleg)

Who are you to judge that Trevor Rabin is a bad composer? Apart from his impressive opening scores for Armageddon and Deep Blue Sea, he's gotten nothing but criticism from all the fans apart from of course Rabin's loyal fan base. The same old tone, the expected music and nothing but admirable but simple themes. Its easy to judge him if his most mature scores are not released at all. Remember the Titans and now Jack Frost prove one thing, I like Rabin in his known form but I like him even better when he does it differently for the genre not accustomed to him. He can do it and Remember the Titans was a thrilling sports score where for instance Miracle (Isham's chance to distinguish himself from the rest) could learn a thing or two from. And now Jack Frost proves the Christmas family spirit of Rabin, basically its not heard from him and still not since because nobody has had a chance to hear it. I want to break the silence by saying that its a shame this score lasts for 18 minutes alone since more could have developed and delivered when the time was given. Proving therefore some difference to the musical side of Rock guitarist Trevor Rabin. Cool to hear, especially for the fans is that he doesn't abandon his YES roots since there is some electric guitar playing to be found here, first in 'The Snowball Fight' where it distinguishes itself a bit from the light action music before the electric guitar sets some rhythm to the bone, creating a light suspense tone that doesn't stray away from the stuff you could hear from time to time in Twister (a score which he co wrote some material for). Basically the main theme by then has been noticed.

But the real treat is the country base he adds to 'It's Snowing', when first the electric guitar states the cool feeling before a harmonica and its guitars adds the country side to it, bringing exactly what Something to Talk About of Hans Zimmer achieved, meaning true Texan style. This track along with several others is the best, because they last beyond the usual 1 minute marker, and especially 'Frostbite' is a treat to be sure off. Flute and piano lead the way to the typical Rabin beat and light playful tone of him before the guitar and female vocal make it so good to hear, its got to be a shame nobody will ever hear it. 'Magic Harmonica' brings the main theme on piano and flute and 'The Cabin' does the same. But its the return from the electric guitar and country style in 'The J Shot' and the brief finale fanfare in 'Goodbye' that are more noticed then the final tracks, lasting only 30 seconds or so. I'm not gonna lie, Jack Frost isn't exactly originality or brilliance in abundance, but hearing it of Trevor Rabin is better because we don't hear it from him often. Remember the Titans proved great things and Jack Frost confirms the family film qualities from Rabin when it comes to scoring music for it and not only for instance for action movies. I like Trevor Rabin, I always have, and I know its not super grand style but its my kind of taste and genre, and for 18 minutes alone, Jack Frost proves to be that. Its sad its so damn short and especially that it isn't commercially available, but I know true Rabin hunters are dying to hear some samples of it. That it is presented in very good sound quality (despite the occasional overbearing volume from the bass), it is to be appreciated because its just different. That it accompanies a snowman coming to life is a shame for Rabin, since Chucky was a doll from hell, so a snowman was made from heaven. Rabin in the end only tries to give it a YES all the same!

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Tracks

Single Disc

1. Frostbite (3.34)

2. The Snowball Fight (3.47)

3. It's Snowing (1.44)

4. Magic Harmonica (1.24)

5. I Miss Him Too (0.50)

6. The Cabin (1.45)

7. Goodbye (0.57)

8. The J Shot (2.50)

9. Frost In Medford (0.57)

10. Charlie Boy (0.32)

Total Length: 18.27

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=== Link to Composer Site: Trevor Rabin ===