Cinema (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | January 1982 |
| Founder | Alan White, Chris Squire, Trevor Rabin |
Key people | Chris Squire, Alan White, Trevor Rabin, Tony Kaye |
| Products | Music albums and recordings |
Cinema was an English progressive rock group with a brief existence, established in January 1982 by ex-Yes members Alan White and Chris Squire, together with guitarist Trevor Rabin. The year before, Squire and White had initiated the unsuccessful project XYZ with former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. Cinema aimed to launch their first album in 1983, developing multiple tracks composed by Rabin.
The band later incorporated keyboardist Tony Kaye and ultimately Jon Anderson, both original members of the previously disbanded Yes. They commenced work on the album 90125, but soon abandoned the "Cinema" name, proceeding under the "Yes" banner.
Among the demos from Cinema's sessions were "Make It Easy" and "It's Over," featuring Rabin as lead vocalist, along with an early rendition of "It Can Happen" sung by Squire. These recordings were included in the 1991 Yesyears box set and as additional tracks on Rhino Records' 2004 remastered edition of 90125. Unreleased material from Cinema includes "Time," an extended instrumental piece lasting approximately 20 minutes, and "Carry On."
The opening segment of "Time" was transformed into the instrumental track "Cinema" on 90125, serving as a tribute to the defunct band.
Line-up
- Chris Squire – Bass guitar, lead and backing vocals
- Alan White – Drums, percussion
- Trevor Rabin – Guitars, keyboards, lead and backing vocals
- Tony Kaye – Hammond organ, piano, synthesizers