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

The Sound Of Everything
Quantic Lyrics

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I heard that danger comes from high above
We heard the deafening sound of hate and love
I heard that trouble comes from deep within
We only heard the sound of everything
I saw the bright light of the sun
We saw the many different shapes as one
I saw the white snow turn to dust
We saw a different love of love and trust

I heard that music came from out of space
We had it cast upon the human race
I heard the future from afar
We heard the past, from a distant star
I saw the patterns in the sky
We saw our only chance passing by
I saw the people change to cope
We saw a distant space of love and hope

I felt a feeling from way up there
We felt vibrations, the basic snare
I felt the tender touch of the sun
We felt the many planets spinning round
I saw the shadows blow and shine
We saw the silent passing of our time

I saw the world change to greed
We rode a boat through heavy seas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Quantic’s song Sound Of Everything speak to the power of sound and music to connect us with something greater – with each other, the world, and the universe. The opening lines suggest that danger and conflict can originate from both external forces and within ourselves, but that music has the power to transcend these divisions and connect us all. The lyrics continue to explore the relationship between sound and light, the patterns and rhythms of the natural world, and the role of music in shaping our past, present, and future.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard that danger comes from high above
I was warned of the potential harm that can come from beyond our reach

We heard the deafening sound of hate and love
We recognized the overwhelming impact of powerful emotions - both positive and negative

I heard that trouble comes from deep within
I was advised that issues and hardships can arise from our internal selves

We only heard the sound of everything
All around us, we were surrounded by a vast array of sounds and experiences that shaped our perception

I saw the bright light of the sun
I witnessed the brilliance and radiance of our solar star

We saw the many different shapes as one
We recognized the interconnectedness and unity of diverse forms and structures

I saw the white snow turn to dust
I observed the transient and fleeting nature of even the most beautiful and pure things

We saw a different love of love and trust
We encountered and appreciated a unique form of connection and intimacy built on honesty and reliance

I heard that music came from out of space
I learned that melody and harmony could transcend physical boundaries and limitations

We had it cast upon the human race
We received the gift of music as a universal phenomenon that unites us as a species

I heard the future from afar
I caught a glimpse of what lay ahead, even if it was still far in the distance

We heard the past, from a distant star
We picked up echoes and relics of events that had taken place eons ago, long before our own existence

I saw the patterns in the sky
I discerned the intricate and complex arrangements of celestial bodies that govern our world

We saw our only chance passing by
We recognized the fleeting and precarious nature of opportunities to effect change or take action

I saw the people change to cope
I witnessed how individuals adapted and transformed to deal with challenging circumstances

We saw a distant space of love and hope
We envisioned a far-off but still attainable realm of compassion and optimism that could guide us forward

I felt a feeling from way up there
I experienced an overwhelming sensation that seemed to originate from beyond our earthly sphere

We felt vibrations, the basic snare
We detected fundamental and primal rhythms and harmonies that underlie all of existence

I felt the tender touch of the sun
I sensed the gentle and nurturing presence of our primary source of light and heat

We felt the many planets spinning round
We registered the incomprehensible and dizzying rotation of countless celestial bodies across vast tracts of space

I saw the shadows blow and shine
I observed the interplay between darkness and light, and how they can complement or oppose each other

We saw the silent passing of our time
We recognized the inexorable passage of moments, hours and days, and how they all eventually fade into the background of existence

I saw the world change to greed
I witnessed how societies and cultures could shift towards selfishness and avarice, and away from empathy and altruism

We rode a boat through heavy seas
We journeyed through the tumultuous and uncertain waters of life's challenges, relying on our collective strength and perseverance to stay afloat

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William George Holland

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