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Supersonic Modern Michael Murphy | #TCTalks Episode 27

Posted on 2018-07-25 by tikichris

Episode 27 of tikichris Talks features an interview with San Francisco-based artist, Michael Murphy. During our conversation, we talk about Modernism, architecture, California and other key elements of Michael’s work. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, California, Design, interview, Podcast, TCTalks, Travel | Tagged #TCTalks, ARCHITECTURE, Art, california, design, interview, L.A., los angeles, michael murphy, mid century modern, modernism, PODCAST, san francisco, Supersonic Modern, tikichris talks, Travel | Leave a comment

Supersonic Modern Michael Murphy | #TCTalks Episode 27

Posted on 2018-07-25 by tikichris

Tagged #TCTalks, ARCHITECTURE, Art, california, interview, L.A., los angeles, michael murphy, mid century modern, modernism, PODCAST, san francisco, Supersonic Modern, tikichris talks, Travel | Leave a comment

Tops Sights and Sounds Around Muscle Shoals, Alabama (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-04-06 by tikichris

Nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River, the area of Muscle Shoals in northwest Alabama is a nature lover’s dream. It’s a music lover’s dream too, where a small handful of recording studios have been responsible for some of … Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Sweet Shoals Music

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

Before our visit to the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama, I never would have imagined the music of Aretha Franklin could resonate even more with me than it already did. Goosebumps on top of goosebumps – how’s that gonna happen? But there I was standing in Studio A of Fame Studios in humble little Florence, Alabama where the mighty diva recorded such classics as Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, and something clicked in a deep and soulful sort of way. In the few days since Kemey and I checked out the Shoals, listening to Aretha’s songs has been coupled with an even deeper and more satisfying feeling than before. Continue reading →

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British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-08-01 by tikichris

British Design 1948-2012 features more than 300 design objects which all highlight significant moments in the history of British design and tell the story of how Britain continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and … Continue reading →