Alternative Pressさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Alternative PressInstagram)「Bobby Makar (@filmmakar) was a true polymath. Dressed in black and never more than five inches away from a vessel of steaming hot black coffee, Makar excelled in video editing, graphic design, photography and journalism. But that impressive skill set wouldn’t have meant a damn thing without his unerring passion, excitement and love for both the artists he championed and his colleagues in the field. Makar (pictured above with Bad Religion’s Brian Baker) had a wellspring of creativity that consistently transcended any platform. As director of APTV, he created, curated and edited video content that was completely engaging. He designed many of the stunning slides that accompany our web stories, as well as various aspects of the AltPress web store. Makar was also a seasoned writer who deftly shared his enthusiasm for his subjects. You might not see members of Bad Religion, Ghost, Poppy and Pixies attending the same parties. But in Makar’s head, all those artists had created benchmark works that sated and stirred his creative spirit. And he wanted to help tell their stories. Bobby (who, it should be known, never used the casual “Bob” or the seriously corporate “Robert”) was a magnet for culture in its myriad of forms. He would wax rhapsodically about everything from his favorite bands (Weezer, Jawbreaker, Pixies, AFI, Misfits) to the films that changed his life. (He could break down any given scene in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill.) Makar’s takes on art and culture were always unique. More importantly, they were always sincere and engaging, never coming from personal grandstanding or elitism. He was an esteemed listener, carefully considering the thoughts and commentary of others. Occasionally, he would ponder if rock culture was “better before I was born.” But then he’d come back with a list of next-gen punk bands that could scorch your clothes at the right volume. Go on social media and you’ll see generations battling it out with weaponized terms such as “OK, boomer” and “millennial snowflake.”」11月13日 9時27分