Threading In The Choirs

New, New, New

Michael — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:21:13 +0000

Hello friends,

With the wonderful design and technical help of Leigh Patterson, I have moved my blog to its own url.

Please update your feed subscriptions and follow along from now on at <<< I N T H E C H O I R S . C O M >>>

Thanks!
Michael

Recents

Michael — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:47:33 +0000

1. Outtake from a shoot on Contigo’s cocktails for a forthcoming feature on Bearings.

TITC around the web
Leigh Patterson (via Emmadime)
Sam Hill (via Bearings)

Blog
Gustav Adbåge

Photography
Benoit Vollmer

Publication
Desillusion Magazine

Listening
Greg Haines – Moments Eluding
Otto A Totland / Erik K Skodvin – Harmony from the Past

Watching
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography (trailer)
Pretty Sweet (trailer)

The Independents

Michael — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:17:06 +0000

Excerpts from “The Independents,” a feature in the November issue of Austin’s Tribeza Magazine.

1. Amelia Giller and Leigh Patterson of Synonym

2. Ariel Evans of Pastelegram

3. Diana Welch of Transgressor

Profile: SAM HILL

Michael — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:55:44 +0000

Here is a further look into my brother’s new shop, Sam Hill and his collection of quality vintage clothing and misc. wares from mid-century America.
Holding the motto, “We have all things good,” is a perfect summation to the lovely collection they have for sale.
Open Thursdays and Fridays in the Helm Showroom in East Austin.

Follow Sam Hill on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr & Instagram.

Recents

Michael — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:32:42 +0000

1-4. Wild Horses Monument, Central Washington (taken w/ iPhone 4s)

I’ve returned safely 5 weeks on the road sans camera.
I have some new photo series coming shortly as well as a full web overhaul and redesign.
Excited to be home and get back behind the viewfinder. See you soon!

TITC around the web
“Independents” (via Tribeza Magazine)

Blog
Glendyn Ivin

Photography
Drew Innis

Listening
Converge - All We Love We Leave Behind
Sera Cahoone – Deer Creek Canyon

Watching
The Master (trailer)

Preview: Sam Hill

Michael — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:38:50 +0000

Sam Hill is a new venture started by my own dear brother with the vision of collecting and purveying quality vintage clothing and accessories. Their pop-up shop is now open in the Helm Boots showroom in East Austin.

Peruse the excellent stock of handpicked items from around the country in the realms of heritage Americana, collegiate, mid-century workwear and miscellaneous accessories at the preview party TONIGHT and for the remainder of this weekend for their premiere as part of Austin’s E.A.S.T. studio tour.

To coincide with the launch of Sam Hill, a series of short films were created by local Austin filmmaker Tyler Crelia:

Collected Works Co.

Michael — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:50:06 +0000

Collected Works Co. is the collaborative effort of Pacific Northwesterners Jacob Hinmon and Patrick Vail. Their original goal was to create beautiful, functional and durable products. The end result consists of a military-inspired duffle backpack and a series of corresponding auxiliary pouches. With all components being USA-made, the pack is designed with a long life-span in mind and features Horween Chromexcel leather sewn at Portland’s Tanner Goods. Complete with a fully waxed canvas exterior, the interior features modern touches like a laptop, iPad and phone pockets. Perfect for the wilderness or for the every-day pack around town.

Watch a video about Collected Works Co. here.
&
Click here for Collected Works’ Kickstarter and for more info on ordering.

Music for Fall, 2012

Michael — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:21:02 +0000

Thrilled to share the FALL installment of the TITC seasonal playlists.

This mix was originally curated for SYNONYM Journal.

(Click here to download)

Cover Image
Track #
Artist
Song
Album
Link

01
Lord Huron
Ends Of The Earth
Lonesome Dreams
Link

02
Wild Nothing
Nocturne
Nocturne
Link

03
Efterklang
Hollow Mountain
Piramida
Link

04
Zola Jesus
In Your Nature (David Lynch Remix)
In Your Nature (7″ Single)
Link

05
The Sea and Cake
Harbor Bridges
Runner
Link

06
Holy Other
In Difference
Held
Link

07
Young Moon
A Reason
Navigated Like A Swan
Link

08
Richard Buckner
Ponder
Our Blood
Link

09
Mt. Eerie
Through the Trees, Pt. 2
Clear Moon
Link

10
Mirroring
Silent From Above
Foreign Body
Link

11
Duane Pitre
Section III
Feel Free
Link

12
Perfume Genius
Floating Spit
Put Your Back N 2 It
Link

13
The Aloha Spirit
Surface
The Aloha Spirit / Matt Northrup (Split Cassette Tape)
Link

Previous seasonal mixes:

2012
Summer
Spring

2011
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

2010
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Top photo: Anders Lindén

Outtakes: Spartan

Michael — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:57:29 +0000

Some outtakes of a recent shoot at the Austin location of the lovely Spartan.

Originally posted on Kinfolk’s journal.

Recents

Michael — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:57:13 +0000

Above: An outtake from a shoot for Synonym Journal. More on that to come…

Friends,
I’ll be on the road for the next 5 weeks with my band.
And won’t have my camera this trip.
Please follow along on my personal and the band’s Instagram feeds.
See you all soon!

Blog
Greg Hunt

Artist
Nazara Lázaro

Reading
Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson

Listening
Lord Huron – Lonesome Dreams (via NPR)
Nils Frahm – Screws

Watching
Comedians in Cars getting Coffee (thanks, Comingore!)

JM Dry Goods (Outtakes)

Michael — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:06:59 +0000

A former film industry wardrobe stylist, Michelle Teague has recently transplanted the shop named for her son (Jack Maverick) from Marfa to Austin. Here are some outtakes of the beautiful, JM Dry Goods.

This feature was originally posted on Remodelista.

Update: Billy Reid

Michael — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:24:18 +0000

A couple weeks ago I posted some early shots of the new Billy Reid shop in Austin.
Here are a few more from a later session.

Recents

Michael — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:01:21 +0000

TITC around the web
Billy Reid (via GQ, Por Homme, Hypebeast)

Blog
An Afternoon With

Photography
Anders Lindén

Publication
Synonym

Listening
Holy Other – Held

Watching
Epicly Later’d (Elissa Steamer)

Michael — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:30:23 +0000

Synonym is a new journal that’s focused on “… moving toward simplicity, intelligence, and living a life of intention; away from clutter and the expectation of constant content.” Features on photography, fashion, fiction, collage, drawing, poetry, interviews, and more from their impressive contributor list.

More info and ordering available here.

Beam & Anchor: Workspace Outtakes

Michael — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:22:38 +0000

Some extra photographs from the workspace studios at Beam & Anchor.
Original feature was posted last week on Remodelista.

Billy Reid: Austin

Michael — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:43:37 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing the newly opened Austin home for Billy Reid.
The space is full of transplanted reclaimed barn wood from around North America as well all sorts of amazing fixtures, displays and obviously, great clothing. Above are some shots from the night of the opening. Some more formal shots coming soon…

More on the new shop via GQ and Por Homme

Recents

Michael — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:35:59 +0000

Some outtakes from my recent road trip.

TITC around the web
Arrow & Arrow (FW12 Preview)
Beam & Anchor (via Remodelista)

Photographer
Keith Davis Young

Blog
Pale

Listening
Wild Nothing – Nocturne

Watching
Lawless (trailer)

Portraits, 17

Michael — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:32:26 +0000

1. Laura Dart
2. Daniel Paul
3. Jesy Fortino
4. Chris Majerus
5. Josh Block
6. Lauren Wilkins

Arrow + Arrow FW12, Pt. 2

Michael — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:07:34 +0000

Part 2 of a shoot for Arrow & Arrow for some select FW12 items.
A+A’s blog and shop.

Arrow + Arrow FW12, Pt. 1

Michael — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 05:34:20 +0000

Part 1 of a shoot for Arrow + Arrow for some select FW12 items.
A+A’s blog and shop.

Portraits, 16

Michael — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:21:26 +0000

A special Kinfolk edition
1. Nathan Williams
2. Katie Williams
3. Doug Bischoff
4. David Winward
5. Sarah Winward
6. Julie Pointer

Recents

Michael — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:55:05 +0000

A recent session on Brandon Dickerson’s backyard mini-ramp.

TITC around the web
JM Dry Goods (via Remodelista)
Kinfolk (Contributor Profile)
My Friends’ Homes (Profile)

Blog
Below The Salt
Big Bang Studio (Lily Stockman’s Iceland)
Relearn

Photography
Simon de Reyer

Listening
Fang Island – Major

Watching
Bones Brigade Trailer
Kilian Martin by Brett Novak (thanks Andrew Gallo!)

Reading
Daniel Fights A Hurricane by Shane Jones

Road Trip, Pt. 7

Michael — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:56:14 +0000

Day 15: Portland, OR -> Seattle, WA
Day 16: Seattle, WA -> Boise, ID
Day 17: Boise, ID -> Moab, UT
Day 18: Moab, UT -> Santa Fe, NM
Day 19: Santa Fe, NM -> Austin, TX

Road Trip, Pt. 6

Michael — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:14:28 +0000

Day 14: Portland, OR

Road Trip, Pt. 5

Michael — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:19:24 +0000

Day 12-13: Portland, OR