The Creator of Inside the NBA's Iconic Theme Song Joins the Show | EJ's Neato Stat

[@MajesticWaffle]

This is one of the coolest segments they’ve done

[@corndoq]

really is neat

[@j.jabara]

I was just wondering where did Trevor Rabin pull out Croatian xD I'm from Croatia and Kenny asks him a question and he says: maybe I can use some Croatian for mmm... and starts laughing xD Croatian lyrics wouldn't go with the opening theme of NBA on TNT for sure it wouldn't sound great I think hahahaha xD

[@jonathananderson6217]

That is pretty cool. Never knew who did the iconic theme.

[@WalkersReacts]

Same

[@Krillinish2]

Actually it’s neat-o.

[@francescov.3610]

I love how your name is Jon Anderson just like the singer in Yes :)

[@drumgk]

Trevor Rabin is an incredible musician! His guitar playing vocals and keyboards are as good as it gets!

[@xo663]

Honestly this song is so iconic that they will use forever. They needa give him royalties

[@chucksneed5947]

I'm pretty sure he's rich

[@imfromdowntown]

@xo Of course he’s paid royalties, every single time it’s played. Theme song writers make a fortune if a show runs forever or through syndicated reruns.

[@Hotobu]

That's what people thought about The NBA on NBC by John Tesh.

[@hogne]

He gets 15 cents every time it's played. He says so in the NYT article they reference in this interview

[@brucelau2023]

@@Hotobu yeah exactly ..

[@sports3117]

That’s the same guy who scored the remember the titans soundtrack, which was astonishing

[@user-dd6qc1ek7z]

Lol yeah he did say that during the interview 😂

[@statboy08]

He also did the score for Armageddon and both National Treasure movies amongst others

[@coyotelong4349]

Yeah and Armageddon

[@ilichjames]

He just say that.

[@lucasmacnamara123]

He also did it for Armageddon and Remember the Titans

[@martynpotter21]

"I wanted to be able to sing" "Uh, that never happened."

[@juliolp95]

That roast was so unexpected 😂

[@mirza_saabb193]

Ernie a certified savage 😂🤣

[@WalkersReacts]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect]

TREVOR RABIN WROTE THAT SONG??!?! I'm honestly shocked! The man is a musical legend!!!

[@volcomintality8638]

The best show in the NBA has the best theme song.

[@wwetnabamafan194]

Right up there with NBA on NBC

[@toniggbsc2560]

ESPN intro is da best for me

[@Justin-ml8id]

@@toniggbsc2560 yeah I like ESPN’s theme songs better too but about the show itself then TNT is the real one

[@sirmi9868]

The nba on nbc is just on another level,this is cool tho

[@robertsmith2088]

I like the old theme song too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZPadmR_rMmJbbs

[@clyderay9961]

Theme song created in 2002 when TNT NBA Thursday debut! Than in 2010 he remade the theme song!

[@AirRusher1992]

Oh yeah. I love that theme song very much. I wish to have every single theme they used during their broadcast.

[@nothingtoospiffy7913]

Who did the original song?

[@jackharbinger8481]

@@nothingtoospiffy7913 he did.

[@nothingtoospiffy7913]

@@jackharbinger8481 oh ok the "remade part confused me

[@wwetnabamafan194]

Actually, Rabin made a few tweaks & adjustments to it, and it's now the theme you hear today.

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

Trevor Rabin is the real MVP. Thank you for creating one of the most iconic theme song for a sports show.

[@amirabes8134]

The NBA on TNT's theme always get me hyped whenever I watch games

[@DYogendraRao]

Yeah, and the highlights score. They too are really good.

[@Salvatore1268]

@@DYogendraRao WAYYY better then the espn theme

[@baldheadkid]

Ok anyone else surprised at the high quality of questions that the guys came up with on the spot? Because they didn't know Trevor was coming on - only Ernie did.

[@Rexxxon]

I'm pretty sure they read them off the teleprompter and are made in advance by the writers.

[@Alexander_Grant]

It's like Chuck said, every NBA player wanted to be a musician, not to mention Shaq has been rapping forever. They probably all know how difficult it is to be a good musician, and when you have respect for a craft and get to talk to a master of it, the great questions come naturally.

[@satatay23]

I think they have conversations with many people from different backgrounds and are curious about the world outside basketball.

[@chrislenox1812]

Not surprised particularly, but delighted for sure. They are great conversationalists. Much better interview than most interviewers would give. I am a big Rabin fan and have heard loads of not so great interviews.

[@Suarez05]

NBC: There's no way another theme song will take Roundball rock's reign. TNT: HOLD OUR NEXT TV DEAL!

[@cashmerethoughts8096]

NBC theme was iconic then hearing Marv was something else

[@hr110391]

@@cashmerethoughts8096 yo for real hearing the tonight it's the Eastern Conference Finals between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks... Chills hearing that

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

@John Wu Facts. Roundball Rock still hits even for those Big East telecasts on FS1 now.

[@jp3813]

I first came across his name in the end credits of Armageddon. He scored many other Jerry Bruckheimer productions such as Con Air, Enemy of the State, Gone in 60 Seconds, Bad Boys 2, National Treasure, etc...

[@imxjoon]

Chuck flippin the bird at shaq at the end 😂

[@DOCvip808]

I just saw that lol good catch 😂😂😂😂

[@mutedmathamatician]

Legendary theme

[@kjsolomon4985]

Best show in the planet. Giving credits to all who put all the work. Nice

[@eddietat95]

I miss the 80s. And I was born in the 90s.

[@SCYTHE2525]

Eh. It's overrated. You didn't miss much. I preferred the 90's.

[@redfordreddington8834]

it was a lot of cheesiness.

[@jp3813]

@@SCYTHE2525 He missed Bird vs Magic, Bad Boys Pistons, MJ vs 'Nique dunk contest, etc... Witnessing in real time is a more epic experience.

[@SCYTHE2525]

@@jp3813 I did witness in real time. And I think he meant in a general sense rather than basketball solely. Movies never been as endearing since the ones from eighties/nineties though. I do miss that.

[@jp3813]

@@SCYTHE2525 1984 alone had Ghostbusters, Terminator, Karate Kid, Gremlins, NeverEnding Story, Temple of Doom, Beverly Hills Cop, Footloose, This Is Spinal Tap, Romancing the Stone, Nightmare on Elm Street, Splash, The Natural, Red Dawn, Last Starfighter, Sixteen Candles, Top Secret, Purple Rain, Amadeus, Once Upon a Time in America, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, etc...

[@AqwDragulum]

This is the guy that composed this iconic theme song that makes us think of our favorite players make highlights in slow mo every time it comes on. Respect to the legend!

[@mitchelljimeno3564]

Trevor is a legend!

[@leemcqueen500]

@@lazyfingers4382 Yes they are.

[@ThreeD3D]

He will never be broke.

[@shayanakbarry]

Figures how good the theme is, it has some Yes in it!

[@GoukiLoki]

Nice at the end that EJ remembered Craig Sager on his bday. Missed but never forgotten.

[@cjmaverick_]

This song brings back so many fond memories. Nothing beat the college days of starting my weekend off on Thursdays by kicking back and enjoying some NBA on TNT Thursday nights.

[@frankiegonzales4712]

Shaq kenny ernie and chuck are perfect combination inside the NBA

[@chrislenox1812]

As a fan of Yes, Barkley, and Shaq… holy cow. So cool to see this!

[@jimdino77]

What a musical genius.... I hope to make scores one day 🙏🏽

[@PortugalMatt]

When Ernie said “way back in 2002, 2003,” he made me feel old and I’m just hitting my early 20s

[@lexis4490]

What an incredible musician.

[@grayclaw1391]

Great theme music for the NBA on TNT. So cool!!!

[@apothe6]

When you watch NBA and that theme song doesnt play at breaks, you get a lil disappointed

[@roberto9094]

I loved last years version by that woman "cello cover inside the NBA". I love theme song.

[@melindaestell2780]

Trevor Rabin is the best guitarist and composer! Thanks for the interview.

[@melindaestell2780]

If you’ve never listened to the Yes album ‘90125’ do it!!

[@AirRusher1992]

Easy. Easy the fact that Trevor Rabin is the creator of the famous NBA on TNT theme song that was there since 2002-03 season.

[@Kurosawa3]

This was a cool interview. I knew Rabin from film composing, but did not know his Yes and TNT Inside the NBA connection.

[@ChezGonzales99]

Chuck Calling Trevor’s Name Like He Walked In On Him In The Steam Room 😂😂😂😂😂😂 @1:22 @1:28

[@wwetnabamafan194]

A guy by the name Edd Kalehoff also made some noticeable music themes for Turner Sports, but Trevor Rabin NAILED this one!

[@AsherFeltman]

This was my pregame jam before games in high school and I still rock out to it. Long overdue segment. Have a great offseason Inside!

[@TheSstretch68]

CRAZYYYYYY!!!!! This dude TREVOR RABIN is legendary. Shout out to him and the legendary YES!!!

[@Jimmerg]

Thought it was Paul McCartney for a second

[@balramveeragoo4062]

Great questions by the panel

[@mienzillaz]

Here goes Kenny, curling in when dropping questions.

[@Kornreis]

that theme always gets my hyped, great job mr. rabin

[@mannedi8665]

Now that's a great Neato Stat!

[@LEX-yd4if]

YES, real music

[@stereoroid]

Trevor also did the soundtrack to the movie The 6th Day, which really sets a futuristic tone and includes some awesome guitar too.

[@marckusduverger9776]

Yes! Also made “Roundabout” which is a very popular ending song for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure! Did not expect such a cool segment btw

[@natechods]

And for a lot of memes too

[@MarcusB-qr1hk]

Great to put a face to a name!

[@stevennieto9898]

I remember that song from GTA Vice City! 😎

[@eddietat95]

Last dance for Lance Vance!

[@817Moon]

Good times

[@MojoMachin3]

Flash FM!!

[@SCYTHE2525]

Yes did Roundabout, right? That's the meme song you hear a lot anymore.

[@brucelau2023]

Truly one of the coolest things they actually did on their segments 💯💯💯💯

[@cabezadepan7314]

Agree

[@aaronorange6732]

The first time I heard that song was on gta vice city😂I use to love when that track came on!

[@jamirimaj6880]

only NBA on NBC theme is better, but everything else bows down to NBA on TNT theme. Even Fox's.

[@pskila]

Facts

[@balajisrinivasan8132]

Number 1 is contagious, Ernie’s catching it from Chuck

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

Man he did remember the titans score too? Legend

[@mcsub]

great talent and great composition indeed for generations to listen and enjoy!

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Thank you,Mr.Trevor for creating this theme song.

[@AwesomeBoysJPTV]

The theme is so Cool. I tried to play it on my Trumpet. Ernie Johnson Approved!

[@AnotherDamnBob]

I wish I could download the upcoming nba tv schedule theme from somewhere, that space themed chime beat is so great

[@moniquewrites9046]

ThTs great. Dream big kids.

[@sauce23d]

That’s what’s up they always show love

[@hervebertrand5694]

EJ's best stat of the night

[@ajonesa1231]

That was so cool!!! This song is bigger that John Tesh's NBA on NBC theme song at this point now!!!

[@DL.j]

Give this good sir a honorary champion ring.

[@Sfdjdhrh]

Yes also made a song called "roundabout" that is pretty great

[@twoodbeats]

That's really amazing

[@johnpetty3574]

This is my first time seeing this version , from back when mtv was MTV & actually play real VIDEOS ... up until seeing this right HERE & now , I've only (and from time to time seek out ) seen the theatrical release, it's like a small scifi movie.

[@SCYTHE2525]

Yeah that was it. And it wasn't bad when they just dabbled in a t.v. show or few. I hated VH1 except for that music video show where they had the thought bubbles telling you little facts about the song, artist or video.

[@Gigga101]

He goated for that no cap

[@djblue056]

3:35 😂😂😂 what the heck was Chuck doing?

[@princeky150]

Am I missing something? He was literally just sitting there

[@joguadace]

He was about to say something because he was talking about him seeing Chuck in Houston, but It was Kenny's turn to talk.

[@ebonynerd]

About to say, "Dhank you, dis a good sawg".. gotta love chuck but you can take him outta leeds but you can't take leeds out of him...countryyyyyy bama

[@djblue056]

@@princeky150 the camera angle messed up and it looked like he was about to say something lol it was just funny

[@quick2bud]

The only song on GTA that I would stop the car and listen to the whole song

[@CloutGawdScottie]

this was a cool fun fact

[@RudieObias]

The NBA on TNT is a great theme, but the NBA on NBC theme is the all-time best!!

[@CamPerry]

Definitely iconic

[@deemack7697]

I like the catch phrase that Shaq gave to the redhead basketball player "Red Velvet"

[@arvinmiraftab6714]

best theme song

[@davincerica7232]

To all of you who never listened to Yes, do yourself a favor ☺️

[@randyangel9412]

Legend finally getting the recognition he deserves 🙏🏻

[@simphiwemtengwane2416]

Woah he's South African, how have I never heard of him!? He needs to be celebrated!

[@hr110391]

Remember titans is just amazing

[@imfromdowntown]

This theme song is actually better than John Tesh’s NBA theme song for NBC and I used to love that one.

[@Call_me_E_C]

I dunno. Both are super iconic, and I grew up with NBA on NBC so I'm a little biased

[@Lordofbags]

Nah nba on nbc is sooo iconic. Nothing tops it.

[@rsipad]

"They made their video in their bedroom" 💀💀💀

[@lemongavine]

Great questions guys. Even Chuck, haha.

[@jayDawg4Life23]

The time signature is similar to the nba on nbc in the 90s

[@jr032582]

Trevor also did the Armageddon theme

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

NEVER CHANGE THIS THEME

[@gamesilove7]

Shaq at 4:29 😂

[@kevine-anaba4348]

i remember 'owner of a lonely heart' from gta vice city

[@CTID-ou2ud]

I know I’m being mean but who else is annoyed when Kenny says “1989.” That was Shaqs thing lol

[@anthonys9892]

Kenny is known to thinking he's equal to Shaq and Chuck in all aspects in life

[@VJayJay.]

literally who cares

[@CTID-ou2ud]

@@VJayJay. you seem to care when Shaq tells Chuck something…

[@VJayJay.]

@@CTID-ou2ud I really don't lol

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

O, Yes, loved their albums Fragile and Closer to the Edge. / …I realize those were before his time in the band though.

[@JerkyJones100]

Very cool!

[@cloudlight058]

Anyone have a link for the music playing in the background for the first like 35 second?

[@johnnybgoode4778]

0:43 GTA Vice City vibes

[@nicklewandowski3877]

YES

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

Wow I didn't know this.. 90125 was a really good album. I loved, Leave It. Thought it should have been the second #1 hit off that album.

[@mrendon6181]

This song has more history and legacy than the flippers franchise

[@yungvegar]

Hey can someone give me some context on why he mentioned Croatia?? Please.

[@mikenoface]

I think he was taking a jab at Shaq trying to speak to Bogdonavic and Jokic in their native language.

[@jasoncruse9420]

I'd like the 11 people who dislike this to come forward and identify themselves.

[@GaryTurbo]

Its really tough finding a theme song for anything sports

[@mattpassos5689]

From the thumbnail I thought they were having Paul McCartney

[@tolaabu7066]

Another JOJO reference! The Band Yes made the ED to part 1 and 2, "Roundabout".

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

If Trevor Rabin gets those royalties checks for that song, he'd never need to rejoin Yes.

[@markteague49]

🐐

[@viralserbia]

Admin, give us Bogi's interview

[@youngjoey715]

That's so crazy how he orchestrated that iconic theme music that actually exists today and has been revamped a few years ago