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Alika and Quinto Sol
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Alika and Quinto Sol Ignite Los Angeles with New Live Album

An electrifying fusion of Latin hip-hop and roots-reggae, the live album of Alika and Quinto Sol, recorded at Whisky a Go Go.
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January 5, 2024 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: audio engineering, live performance, music, music production, popular music
Mobile music composition laptop version
Posted inComposing Music Reflection

Mobile Music Composition

I finally got around to setting up a small composing station in the downstairs living room. It's cold in Tokyo, and my wife and I were both working in separate…
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December 27, 2022 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: audio engineering, DAW, music
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Posted inMusic Audio Engineering Composing Education Filmmaking Reflection

Scoring Success: A Guide to Starting a Career in Film Music Composition

Building a career in film music isn't just about composing the perfect score, but navigating a path that intertwines creativity with commercial viability.
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December 24, 2022 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: Abbey Road, audio engineering, music, music composition, music production
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Posted inMusic 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. 
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April 21, 2021 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: audio engineering, film music, music production, psychology
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