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.
