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Drawing upon latin styles such as cumber, boss nova and salsa, Quantic creates a refreshing blend of soul and funk that is driven by breakbeat, with his work often being lumped in with the nu-jazz genre. As well as producing albums as Quantic, Holland is often joined by fellow musicians to create the Quantic Soul Orchestra and The Limp Twins. What sets Holland apart from other producers is his use of original compositions, relying little on samples from other artists, making his music decidedly unique.
Having played guitar in a number of different bands as a teenager, Holland found electronica and dance music, switching to creating house and breakbeat, launching his musical career with his "We Got Soul" recording in 2000. This was followed by his full-length debut, "The 5th Exotic" in 2001, released on the Tru Thoughts label, which received widespread critical acclaim, establishing Quantic as a producer on the rise. His debut was followed by 2002's "Apricot Morning" with both records featuring the delectable vocal talents of British retro-soul singer, Alice Russell, with whom he would go on to collaborate with in 2012, with the album "Look Around The Corner."
In 2003, Holland assembled the Quantic Soul Orchestra to record the album, "Stampede." This new project saw Holland picking up the guitar,amongst other instruments, leading his fellow musicians in playing a record of 60s/70s influenced funk, with a raw sound heavy on the groove. His sister, Lucy Holland, also joined him on the album, playing saxophone.
Having travelled to Colombia in 2007, Holland created his own analogue recording studio and began recording albums. He began to draw on many eclectic influences, such as in his tropical-vibed dub side project "Quantic presenta Flowering Inferno" in 2008, which featured a number of local musicians.
Holland has also set up his own label, Magnetic Fields, which focuses on releasing heavy soul and funk records.
Avis
Quantic is the moniker of DJ-producer Will Holland, who has performed under many guises over the years. He is a Tru Thoughts label legend and has been in the music game for a decade and a half, having released a shed-load of albums and collaborations since the year 2000.
Holland has made a real name for himself in live electronica through his Quantic Soul Orchestra live shows, which feature 12 musicians, as well as live Quantic AV shows, which are propelled by a smaller but no less impressive band. For example, he headlined London’s KOKO earlier this year with his fleshed out live band, in supporting of latest album Magentica. However, Quantic is best loved as a DJ. He is renowned for his genre-hopping selections, yet no matter where he strays his sets always root themselves in funky soul and Latin rhythms. I last saw him performing at the Roundhouse, Camden, during Mr. Scruff’s ‘all-dayer’ - another legendary DJ-producer who likes to dabble in music outside of electronica – and he was wicked. It was a perfect summer’s day (outside, anyway) and Quantic delivered a perfectly suited set of bossa nova-laced party tunes, with snippets of ‘80s funk and Motown soul, all with a glitchy beat backbone.
cliverozario
I've been listening to Atlantic Oscillations for the past half year, I love the album. The show started later than announced, anyway who starts a show on time nowadays. But they hardly played hour and a half. They played lots of songs from new album which I know quite well but the sound was not as precise missing some nuances. Though William and band played grea their instruments together.I was upstairs and had great view but didn't quite get what he was saying in between songs. I'm no sound expert cannot say whether the venue's sound engineer or equipment was not doing justice or William is a great DJ/producer and needs to work better at live shows... Anyway really happy to have seen them. Definitely a good gig if you are into this music.
mariquilla-de-los-pa
Freaking fabulous. He had the whole place dancing the entire time. Such a fun show.
I wasn't sure what to expect because his body of work is so diverse. But he did a little of everything, with a dance focus behind it all. A pro.
jmccreary
Ahhhh this was so much fun! He put on a fantastic show and played for a long time! Everyone in the crowd was dancing and having fun. He was spinning records which was super cool. I definitely would like to see him again.
Apeface
Thanks a lot for the night but I think it was lost a little bit of the hook and the sound mix was not the most suitable I would say. Just some humble words.
It was fun and everyone enjoy it.
antonio-de-simon
One of the best concerts I've gone to lately. The music, the atmosphere and the vibe of the crowd was amazing! My friends who hadn't heard of his music before loved it!
Tzina
