Posted inMusic Education Performing Arts The Profound Impact of Professional Musicians on CommunitiesProfessional musicians play a critical role in fostering richness in our communities and my father dedicated his life to doing just that.January 13, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: classical music, music education, popular music
Posted inPhilosophy Economics History Sociology Capitalism: The Unseen Path from Prosperity to SerfdomThe chasm between the rich and the poor is widening at an alarming rate, as countless individuals lack access to basic necessities.January 9, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: capitalism, class struggle, philosophy, wealth divide
Posted inFilmmaking Film Scoring Projects Science Social Science Diving into Flatland: Ladd Ehlinger Jr’s Unique Animated FilmAdapted from Edwin Abbott Abbott's satirical novella, Flatland The Film breaks the bounds of conventional animation with a score by Mark Slater.January 9, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: animation, film music, music production
Posted inMusic Economics Film Filmmaking History Philosophy The Role of Music in Depicting Class Conflict in FilmMusic is a powerful tool to depict class conflict and serves as a proletarian voice in film, echoing the silent struggles of the working class.January 6, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: class struggle, classical music, film music, music appreciation, philosophy