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400 Years of the Telescope – Science Special Documentary

400 Years of the Telescope is a science special made for PBS to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy in 2009, funded by NSF.

June 10, 2021

By Mark Slater awards, documentary film, film music, music composition, music production, orchestra

Control Room Abbey Road Studio One Mark Slater Andrew Dudman

Music Audio Engineering Psychology Reflection

The Science of Listening: Techniques for Engaging with Sound

The ability to understand and interpret sound begins with improving our listening skills.

April 21, 2021

By Mark Slater audio engineering, film music, music production, psychology

Music Film Scoring Projects News

Virtual Reality Olympics 2021

So this year 2021, Japan will host the Olympics, one year later than planned. Foreign visitors, other than the athletes, are not going to be able to attend the event…

April 20, 2021

By Mark Slater documentary film, film music, immersive, Virtual Reality

Composing Reflection

Why Compose Music?

I wrote this for inclusion in the Programme for the final Reigate Philharmonic Society concert back in 2008. The concert included the performance of a new work I had written…

March 26, 2021

By Mark Slater music, music appreciation, music composition, philosophy