Michael's Curious Compendium

A collection of articles, videos, and heart-warming stories for friends, clients, and photographers alike.


Time: What to Know About the 2020 Pantone Color of the Year
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Time: What to Know About the 2020 Pantone Color of the Year

Ahead of the start of a new era that will no doubt bring intense new challenges, the Pantone Color Institute has announced that its 2020 Color of the Year is PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a deep blue shade that’s at once comforting and relatable.

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Conan O’Brien: Neil Young
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Conan O’Brien: Neil Young

MT: This is a GREAT GREAT podcast. I love how Neil Young is so very passionate about his craft, his art. It is a great reminder for us and our work. To totally be dedicated to provide the very best end product to our customers. EVEN if they don’t understand every nuance of what we are providing.

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Paul Simon - Kodachrome {live in London}
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Paul Simon - Kodachrome {live in London}

Paul Frederic Simon (1941) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. Simon's fame, influence, and commercial success began as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1964 with musical partner Art Garfunkel.

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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue - Makoto Ozone, NY Philharmonic
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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue - Makoto Ozone, NY Philharmonic

MT: Just for your enjoyment. This is Makoto Ozone (one of my favorite jazz musicians) playing Rhapsody in Blue with the New York Philharmonic. When he gets past the 8 minute mark he takes off and starts putting his own interpretation to Gershwin. Awesome stuff.

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"60 Minutes": JR
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"60 Minutes": JR

In 2018, Anderson Cooper spoke with the man behind giant works of art displayed around the world, sometimes illegally.

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