Thank you for watching! Please support me by following and giving a 5 star rating!Download my String Quartet here: https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_(Thiede%2C_Jacob)Buy a physical copy here: https://a.co/d/08uWFrgN0:00 - Introduction12:32 - Part 1: The rainbow reminds us21:29 - Mvt. 1: Performance25:18 - Part 2: When we sing together30:45 - Mvt. 2: Performance34:24 - Part 3: For we are the aroma of Christ37:46 - Mvt. 3: Performance40:35 - Part 4: Hope on the breeze48:41 - Mvt. 4: Performance52:48 - ConclusionSocial MediaYouTube: https://youtube.com/@jacobthiedeIMSLP: https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Thiede,_Jacobhttp://twitch.tv/jexakhttps://tiktok.com/@baroquesaxophonehttps://rumble.com/user/jacobthiedehttps://jakewritesmusic.comMy Books, Music, and Publications:Devotional for Artists: https://a.co/d/hpLUICZDevotional and Prayer Guide: https://a.co/d/hF8tCHXAnd everything in-between: https://a.co/d/382YiGDAt any rate (take your time): https://a.co/d/diET7yaJacob Thiede Music Lo-fi Classical Baroque Contemporary Art

0:00 - Introduction to Abigail's Art: Exploring the inspiration behind her recent work, specifically the focus on mundane, everyday objects and sacred spaces.

1:47 - Artistic Background and Influences: Abigail shares her journey from childhood in a small town to her formal education in art.

7:45 - Seeking Mentorship: A discussion on the importance of finding teachers and the difference between learning art informally versus in academia.

9:36 - Finding an Artistic Voice: Comparing the musical concept of “envy” as a creative catalyst to Abigail's path from illustrative picture books to conceptual fine art.

14:50 - Personal Testimony in Art: How Abigail balances her personal faith with making art that is accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.

20:41 - Mediums and Materials: A deep dive into Abigail's preference for painting on fabric and watercolor, and her experimental processes using salt and texture.

29:08 - Challenges and Intimidations: Discussing the history and pressure associated with traditional media like oil painting compared to other genres.

36:06 - The Balance of Functional and Artistic Work: How artists navigate the tension between the "functional" need to earn a living and the desire to create authentic, non-commercial art.

40:35 - Defining 'Home': Abigail explains how moving frequently as a child shaped her artistic pursuit of understanding the meaning of home and inheritance.

46:17 - The Impact of Social Media: A reflection on the role of digital algorithms and how platforms like Instagram and YouTube influence an artist's career and mental health.

49:40 - The Permanence of Art and Faith: A philosophical conversation about whether art is "temporary" or if it has a lasting, spiritual significance in the context of eternity.

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ordinary: winter solstice

Liturgy for the longest night

Sunday, December 21st, 2025

7-9pm CT at C3 Denton

102 Maple St.

Denton, TX

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ordinary-winter-solstice-tickets-1976498386881

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My Books, Music, and Publications:

The Gospel Canvas: https://a.co/d/hpLUICZ

Devotional and Prayer Guide: https://a.co/d/hF8tCHX

And everything in-between: https://a.co/d/382YiGD

At any rate (take your time): https://a.co/d/diET7ya

Jacob Thiede Music Lo-fi Classical Baroque Contemporary Art

Check out my music at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hwNwcMMQowrHfrz90PvPB

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(00:00) - Last First Kiss for Piano
(00:40) - Introduction
(02:00) - Stop Lying
(04:03) - Cliques and Different Friend Groups
(08:01) - Claustrophobic Small Town Vibes
(10:04) - Alcohol and Weed in College
(11:45) - Composing when everything is torn apart and burnt down
(15:01) - Academic and Popular Music Divide
(20:04) - The Simple Gospel When I Had Nothing
(23:43) - Composing Music I Didn't Like
(27:02) - Finale Software for Christmas (Not Taking Composition Lessons)
(29:54) - Other Highlights of 2012-2013
(33:33) - Last First Kiss (played in its entirety)