Quantic - A New Constellation [Quantic Presents The Western Transient] (2015)

Quantic Presents The Western Transient is the latest project from Will “Quantic” Holland, bringing together a handpicked band of some of his favourite musicians to realise a set of new compositions paying homage to the rich, lively and intimate quality of the classic soul and jazz recordings. The resulting album, 'A New Constellation', is out 31st July on Tru Thoughts (with a deluxe, handmade hardback gatefold vinyl edition); in characteristically mercurial fashion this new outing sees Holland following up the explosive, worldly electronic and vocal direction of his last solo album, 'Magnetica', with a suite of traditionally recorded pieces that capture the spontaneous beauty in the old ways of music making.

“A transient is a burst of energy that hits and falls off, leaving nothing behind. It is temporary, momentary in its action, like an ink drop on a page that fades almost as soon as it’s dry”, says Holland; “Music is a muddle of transients or rather, a meeting place for them, where the short lived can become eternal.”

Tracklist:

01. Latitude 04:16
02. Jumble Sale 03:17
03. A New Constellation 04:21
04. Requiescence 04:10
05. Nordeste 03:34
06. Bicycle Ride 04:23
07. Creation (East L.A.) 05:25
08. Mirzan 05:18
09. The Orchard 05:46
10. Latitude (To The Point Version) 04:04

Personnel:

Will Holland (Director / Producer / Guitar)
Wilson Viveros (Drum Kit)
Sylvester Onyejiaka (Flute / Tenor Saxophone)
Todd Simon (Trumpet / Flugelhorn)
Brandon Coleman (Piano / Moog)
Gabe Boel (Bass Guitar)
Alan Lightner (Percussion / Steel Drum)