Bloom String Quartet

Next Thursday 12/11 ~ @constellationchicago ~ with @bloomstringquartet @_maidenking_ and @nicolemiglis_ ~ one not to miss ♥️

Chicago, it’s time to get tickets for the upcoming performance @constellationchicago - link in bio

JG Shadid’s String Quartet No. 1 “Nova Deco” featuring @bloomstringquartet out now on bandcamp and @stormchasersltd Composer/Conductor @jg.shadid Violin1 @sly_o_lin Violin2 @kellyjozwiakviolin Cello @molly.rife Viola ediblesprysky Engineer/Mix @shirkstudios Mastered by @mikebridavsky Artwork @elizabethbeckerart #chicago #chicagomusic #classicalmusic #stringquartet @neumann.berlin @ribbonmics #jgshadid #shirkstudios

Today, I have the privilege of sharing with you my String Quartet No. 1 “Nova Deco.” This is a piece of music that I composed over a ten year span - picking it up, putting it down, re-writing, re-imagining, doubting, believing, and everything in between. It is truly a dream to have a work of this scale completed ~ a feeling I have dreamt about since spinning Haydn and Ravel records in college. • This music is written in three movements. It is (to my ear) rooted in late 19th century/early 20th century harmonic language. It feels like a sojourn to our past, a variation of an era, a celebration of certain intersections within our broad beautiful language of music. It is, at this point, entirely, for you. I hope it brings you a sense of wonder. I hope it encourages your imagination to be industrialized towards your own world-building bliss. • The piece was performed by the wonderful @bloomstringquartet Violin I - @sly_o_lin Violin II - @kellyjozwiakviolin Viola - @ediblesprysky Cello - @molly.rife • Without these wonderful imaginative, communicative, risk-taking players, this piece wouldn’t be here for us to enjoy. • On this Bandcamp Friday, I am pointing you towards Bandcamp to listen. I appreciate you very much in making this an intention (link in bio) ~ it will be available on other streaming platforms, except Spotify (more on that soon) ~ it will also be available for vinyl purchase via @stormchasersltd ~ but for today, Bandcamp baby. • Engineered and mixed by @shirkstudios Mastered by @mikebridavsky Portrait painting by @elizabethbeckerart

The last piece of the sonic puzzle on Ashes was a massive sounding string arrangement by @jg.shadid of @gentle.bear.studio beautifully performed by the @bloomstringquartet at @narwhalchicago But don’t take my word for it… just watch @brian.deck and his reaction Performers: Stephanie Young @fretlessmusic Kelly Jozwiak @kellyjozwiakviolin Erin Rafferty @ediblesprysky Molly Rife @molly.rife #singersongwriter #bts #stringquartet #recordingstudio

Sheet music 🎼 for The Art of Speaking Softly is available and comes with an LP purchase. Pretty dreamy. Order via link in bio.

Happy Thor-mas everyone! New music day! I’m excited to share this new track “Fenrir” with you today! Thanks to all the musicians who recorded on this: Sly and Kelly on violin, Erin on Viola, Molly on cello, Nick on flute and sax, John on nyckelharpa, Miguel on guitar and Kristen on vocals! (I played drums and hammered dulcimer and did everything else) You can find it in all streaming services NOW! Thanks for listening!

New music releasing next week featuring a bunch of friends! I’m very excited to finally be sharing this. Here’s a sneak preview!

Incredible thanks to everyone who came out to the release shows for The Art Of Speaking Softly ♥️ we had a dreamy time sharing this music with you. • Vinyl available via @stormchasersltd webstore

Out Now: The Art of Speaking Softly by @jg.shadid This one’s special. I had the pleasure of mixing this beautifully moving record and collaborating with JG to help bring it to life. JG is an absolute treasure. Do yourself a favor and set aside 29 minutes and 49 seconds to enjoy the ride, start to finish. Huge congratulations to him and @bloomstringquartet on this release—it’s a stunning collection of mindful songs, and it was a joy to help shape the sound. You can stream it everywhere, and order the vinyl from the @stormchasersltd web store. Join us tonight for the release show @chicagoredroom 8pm. • “This record, for me, is a collection of still feelings. Absorptions into the time being. Inspirations to invite softness and stillness into my life. These compositions were mostly written in the early mornings, with puffy eyes, coffee, and a search for a content spirit. They are reflections and meditations, slumbers of sound clusters while reading and thinking. And now they are for you, completely. I hope you enjoy.” - JG Shadid • Recorded at @gentle.bear.studio Helpinstill and Yamaha pianos by @jg.shadid Strings by the wonderful @bloomstringquartet Mixed by @colinsipos at Chase St. Sound, Nashville, TN Mastered by @mikebridavsky Artwork by @tim.decosta Cover photo by @sonnylucamusic

In need of a reminder of the Chicago music scene’s dynamic range? Look no further than Emmy-nominated composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator @jg.shadid ’s expansive Audiotree Live Session 🎻 Playing songs off of his most recent album, ‘The Art of Speaking Softly’, Shadid puts his expertise in music history, theory, and performance to work. Leading on keys, Shadid’s Audiotree Live session invites us to join him in a space for reflection and reckoning, anchored by synth and brought to life by a four-piece string section. For a moment of stillness, we recommend this ambient gem 💭 CHICAGO! Experience J.G. Shadid’s sonic world live at his release show on 7.24 & 7.25 @chicagoredroom ✨

Tomorrow and Friday • I have the privilege of performing my new record with this fantastic ensemble at my favorite little venue @chicagoredroom • We will be performing The Art Of Speaking Softly and a few other pieces. • Doors 7:30 Shows 8:00 One set, with air conditioning $25 donation at the door No presale. No reservation. First Come. Free Drinks