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The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories
The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories is your ticket to extraordinary journeys, hidden histories, and the world’s most fascinating people. This global travel podcast goes beyond the typical tourist path, bringing you unfiltered conversations with explorers, historians, entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural icons who have lived the stories most people never hear.
From the lost traditions of ancient civilizations to the boldest innovators shaping the future, we uncover the secrets, struggles, and successes behind each travel and personal journey. Whether it's an archaeologist unearthing Egyptian tombs, a fifth-generation Monegasque ballet star, or a George Washington portrayer bringing history to life, every episode is an adventure.
If you crave authentic travel experiences, cultural deep dives, and captivating storytelling, subscribe now.
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The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories
The Big Top Travelling Quest & Our Debts to Horses
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Find out in this episode along with:
- What Olivia would do with her last year on earth
- The fascination under The Big Top
- Olivia's question for Attila the Chef
- Horses and Dolphins and Mollusks, oh my!
- The power of 432hz on animals & people
- How a horse trainer is using sound therapy to prevent animal abuse
Olivia's award-winning film journey with "To Challah on the Table"
Episode Mentions:
- Follow Neil Hormann on FB
- The Tao of Equus Book
- Listen to Pink Floyd's Album ANIMALS in 432hz **
- Watch "Buck" the Documentary; Directed by Cindy Meehl
TQE Blog & Waiting List:
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Olivia Barnett Brown specializes in documentary filmmaking, cinematography & editing. She won an award from Royal Television Society for “To Challah on the Table.” Olivia works part time at The Scotsman Picturehouse, a cozy cinema located in The Scotsman Hotel.
** "Animals," the iconic album by Pink Floyd, is presented in a unique tuning of 432 Hz in this video. The choice of 432 Hz tuning is believed by some to have spiritual and healing properties, resonating with the natural frequency of the universe. This alternate tuning is said to provide a more harmonious and soothing listening experience compared to the standard 440 Hz tuning commonly used in modern music production.
Pink Floyd, renowned for their groundbreaking contributions to progressive and psychedelic rock, crafted "Animals" as a concept album critiquing the socio-political landscape of its time. The band, led by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and other talented musicians, pushed the boundaries of music with their innovative soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics, earning them a place in the pantheon of rock legends.
One intriguing anecdote about "Animals" is its thematic connection to George Orwell's "Animal Farm." The album's three main tracks— "Dogs," "Pigs (Three Different Ones)," and "Sheep"— draw parallels to Orwell's allegorical novella, reflecting on themes of societal inequality, corruption, and control. This conceptual depth adds layers of meaning to the album, inviting listeners to ponder its relevance in contemporary society.
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Music Credits: INTRO: Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel
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