Here’s a classic pop tune that makes everyone smile. The Artistrings Chicago pop string quartet has some favorite tunes, and Shiny Happy People is one of them! We’re throwing it back to 1991 and loving every second.
You know the words, sing along! “Shiny happy people laughing
Meet me in the crowd, people, people Throw your love around, love me, love me Take it into town, happy, happy Put it in the ground where the flowers grow Gold and silver shine
Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing”
What’s your favorite tune from the 90s? Shoot us over a message!
Tuesday evening cocktails and Rush with the Artistrings rock string quartet. We’re in! (I can confirm that we each needed a cocktail after recording our individual parts on this one – whew.) Benton Wedge really outdid himself with this epic arrangement of a landmark Rush song. Heads turn every single time we play this one, and for good reason. How often do you see a string quartet playing Rush, right? Maybe we’ll do another soon. Any requests? Hit us up with a message.
We’ve been having a lot of fun with small intimate micro weddings. The weather has been nice and we’re taking advantage of being able to perform outdoors in the open air. String quartet is a beautiful ensemble for a micro wedding, with versatility from classical music to pop and, as you see here, rock.
Carol Kalvonjian & Katherine Hughes, violins
Benton Wedge, viola & arranging
Matthew Agnew, cello
Artistrings recording individually from our homes during COVID-19.
Here’s some Sweet Child to go with your Tuesday morning coffee, from the Artistrings rock string quartet. Viola solo rocks for DAYS, with this awesome arrangement and solo from Benton Wedge! It’s a given that this song is fantastic background music for a super fun and edgy cocktail hour. But one of our favorite out-of-the-box applications? Processional music for the bride! That’s right. The song choice for the bride walking down the aisle is pivotal for every ceremony, and this one makes a bold statement and establishes the mood for the entire day.
What do YOU want to say with your walk down the aisle? Hit us up in the comments, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Now that we’ve got your attention with a pretty red car and a goofball violist….of all the music we perform, this one always turns heads, like in a good way. If you’re a self-proclaimed geek and love The Game of Thrones, this theme is second to none. Put this on your wedding music playlist and watch everyone react. This is great music for walking out after the ceremony is over (recessional), cocktail hour music (super fun), and even wedding music for walking down the aisle (processional) – most often used for the groom’s entrance 🙂
Carol Kalvonjian & Katherine Hughes, violins
Benton Wedge, viola & arranging
Matthew Agnew, cello
Artistrings recording individually from our homes during COVID-19.
From Matthew Agnew’s opening cello line, we know this arrangement is going to be something really special. Our Chicago pop string quartet Artistrings had a blast recording this one. From our homes, in quarantine. If rock is your thing and you’re planning a party, this is perfect cocktail hour music.
Katherine Hughes, violin
Carol Kalvonjian, violin
Benton Wedge, viola & arrangement
Matthew Agnew, cello
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