Quinary Flux

Ward C Locke

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Quinary Flux is a sharp, A-minor jazz waltz that weaponizes the V-i cadence. It uses a 3/4 pulse to disguise a complex, mechanical tension between the piano’s hammers and the bass’s wood.

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Ward C Locke

I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.

Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!

Song Info

Genre

Jazz • Jazz General

Author

Ward C Locke

Rights

Ward C Locke

Uploaded

January 13, 2026

Track Files

MP3

MP3 6.4 MB • 320 kbps • 2:48

Lossless

WAV 30.8 MB

Meta Data

BPM

160

Beat

3/4

Key

A min

Vocals

No vocals, instrumental only

Story behind the song

The real challenge of "Quinary Flux" is the "ghost" tempo. At 160 BPM, the tendency is to rush, but the waltz requires you to lean back into the beat to find that specific swing. It’s about the friction of keeping a 3-count fluid and elegant while the internal clock is moving at a clip. It’s a test of touch and dynamic control over raw velocity.

BPM: 160 (Felt as a relaxed 53 BPM swing)

This track is a direct descendant of the Virtuoso Piano Trio tradition, specifically the mid-century "Cool Jazz" movement. While it uses the percussive nature of the piano to define the rhythm, it favors harmony over discordance. The use of A Minor gives it a classic European-jazz melancholy, rooted in the heritage of artists who bridged the gap between classical structure and bop improvisation.

Lyrics and concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced using Suno AI.

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