Drawing us in with a sharp riser, Quena.K opens Just a Wave with a super dimensional EDM soundscape featuring a vibrant and unique Quena flute melody, expanding with bold and anthemic drums. The opus trips back to the flute, with percussive clicks, intricate ebbs and flows, and and overarching positive sentiment.
We love the dramatic build and euphoric sentiment which has an ancestral, Eastern nuance. The EDM track with Asian influences creates a powerful emotional experience by blending unique cultural elements with dynamic electronic rhythms. The use of Quena and traditional scales add authentic, evocative presence, while EDM’s energetic beats provide a danceable and hypnotic groove.
This fusion takes us on an emotional journey as Quena.K tells a compelling story through evolving soundscapes. It also fosters cross-cultural connections and inclusivity, celebrating diversity and promoting global unity. Just a Wave resonates personally and collectively, creating a profound and shared musical experience. Speaking on his artistry, Quena.K confesses, “For me, expressing myself through Quena has the same meaning as singing a song. The absence of lyrics allows people to put their thoughts on the page.”
The talented creator elaborates with reference to the track, “The meaning of the title Just a Wave is a symbol that people’s lives and events are all one set of waves. Sometimes they hit like a wall and just pass by, sometimes they drown and sometimes they can be ridden well. This is such a song.”
We love the intentional depth that Quena.K creates with. When discussing his philosphies, Quena.K confidently says, “This is iconic borderless music. The music expresses that there are no borders in the world and in people.”
Quena.K cites influences as “borderless music influenced by 90s ambient techno, tribal and world music, J-pop and Japanese anime culture”, which we can feel come though with his exquisite sonic design, and it is clear that the star is manifesting a genre-expansive universe of his own.
We have added Just a Wave to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream Quena.K‘s wider discography, including the entirety of his album, the original soundtrack to Gensou -Yumegokochi- (Illusion- Dreamlike-), and HEY DUX!