Quantic is an umbrella name for UK-born, Will Holland: acclaimed producer, … Read Full Bio ↴Quantic is an umbrella name for UK-born, Will Holland: acclaimed producer, musician and DJ for over 15 years evolving and involving styles like Funk & Jazz to Electronic & Folk music through to Latin, Reggae, Dub & Cumbia. Holland has released over ten full-length albums internationally through the label, Tru Thoughts, ...across six different projects ranging from his DJ/Producer/Remixer moniker that has packed dance floors from Bulgaria to Buenos Aires, Quantic, to his Latin-tinged, reggae and dub exploration, Flowering Inferno, to a full-out soul band, The Quantic Soul Orchestra.

Based in the musical epicenter of Cali, Colombia since 2007, Holland has been exploring cumbias, salsa and Afro-Colombian music through his particular beat-focused, electronic and funk lens. His latest live band project, Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro, a carefully assembled international cast of musical creators including virtuosic salsa pianist Alfredo Linares and Pacific folklore singer Nidia Gongora, is a bold snapshot of an ever-evolving musical landscape in the Americas. Holland also works and exchanges with a cross-section of artists and producers innovatively shaping contemporary music from Latin America as we speak.

His is an on-going story of musical inspiration guided by a curiosity which aims to not only honor and collaborate with excellent artists, but to share and compose new music in a way that is organic, vibrant and relevant. As Holland explains, "I try to make music that encourages people to explore beyond their usual listening circles and check scenes and genres they may otherwise never be exposed to."

"He’s at the forefront of a new global sound.”- Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 1

Absence Heard Presence Felt
Quantic Lyrics

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Money on land and money on sea
I got a thousand dollars in New York just waitin' on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Quantic's song "Absence Heard, Presence Felt" discuss the feeling of longing for someone or something that is not physically present. The first line, "Money on land and money on sea," suggests the vastness and abundance of the world, but also implies that no matter how much wealth one may acquire, it cannot replace the feeling of missing someone or something.

The lyric "I got a thousand dollars in New York just waitin' on me" adds a layer of complication to the feelings of absence and longing. Money, a symbol of power and comfort, is juxtaposed with the feeling of emptiness and yearning. The mention of New York, a bustling city full of opportunity, adds to the idea that the singer has the ability to acquire worldly possessions, yet is still consumed by the feeling of absence.

Overall, the lyrics of "Absence Heard, Presence Felt" convey a sense of longing for something intangible that cannot be replaced by material possessions.

Line by Line Meaning

Money on land and money on sea
My financial resources are abundant both on land and at sea, indicating my affluence and success.

I got a thousand dollars in New York just waitin' on me
I have a considerable sum of money that has been left waiting for me in New York City, representing my financial stability and comfort.

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