Trevor Rabin scores 12 Rounds

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Dan Goldwasser



Trevor Rabin recently reunited with director Renny Harlin to compose the music for 12 Rounds, from the new WWE Films action movie starring John Cena. Scoring took place at the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Brothers, with a 36-piece ensemble of the Hollywood Studio Symphony.


The Hollywood Studio Symphony plays on 12 Rounds

Gordon Goodwin conducts the Hollywood Studio Symphony

Conducted and orchestrated by Gordon Goodwin, the score features tense electronics and has a contemporary vibe that was accentuated by the live strings and brass.


Trumpet players Jon Lewis and Wayne Bergeron

Gordon Goodwin looks to the booth for feedback

In the booth, Rabin would give feedback to Goodwin, and was assisted by arranger Paul Linford. Scoring mixer Steve Kempster made sure all of the various elements were blended nicely, and ProTools recordist Erik Swanson and music editor Robbie Boyd were also on hand to lend support.


Paul Linford, Trevor Rabin, Steve Kempster and Tom Hardisty

Music editor Robbie Boyd and ProTools recordist Erik Swanson

12 Rounds will be released on March 27, 2009.

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