A roundup of Western songs with titles that start with 'Q'

Q LoopBasic Channel

Q Loop

When it comes to techno, Germany always comes to mind.

In Germany, the label Basic Channel was founded in 1993.

Their release BCD embodies a distinctly German hardness and mystique, with a unique sense of weightless drift that rises from deep bass and reverberant echoes.

It’s perfectly refined techno music.

It’s solitary dub techno you can dance to, even with simple melodies and few elements—definitely give it a listen.

Quadrant Dub IBasic Channel

Basic Channel – Quadrant Dub I – 1994

Basic Channel is the name of a legendary duo and record label born from Germany’s underground scene in the 1990s.

Formed in 1993 by Moritz von Oswald and Mark Ernestus, the project traces Moritz’s roots back to the German New Wave of the ’80s, where he played percussion in a band, before transitioning into electronic music from the ’90s onward.

Bringing dub elements into techno’s hallmark of endlessly repeating minimal phrases, they exerted a profound influence on later genres such as minimal techno and dub techno.

Their classic 1993 single “Quadrant Dub,” as its title suggests, stands as a pioneering and highly acclaimed masterpiece of dub techno.

Split into I and II on the A and B sides, this article focuses on the A-side “I” for convenience, but it’s only by hearing both parts that one can truly grasp the essence of the work.

With a deep, dubby sonic space and insistent minimal repetition unfolding for 15 minutes on the A side and nearly 20 on the B side, the sublime musical experience woven by top-tier dub techno and minimalism is something that not only minimal fans but anyone should experience at least once.

Quelqu’un m’a ditCarla Bruni

Carla Bruni – Quelqu’un m’a dit (Official Music Video)

Carla Bruni, the Italian fashion model and singer who now feels famous as the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Many may have first heard her name through gossip, but her music—armed with a whispery, languid yet sexy husky voice—is truly captivating.

Her 2002 debut album, “Quelqu’un M’a Dit,” is a masterpiece that blossomed with her talent as she transitioned from top model to singer-songwriter.

Despite her glamorous background, the songs, rooted in an acoustic sound, are filled with simple, comfortable melodies.

Set aside your preconceptions and give it a listen!

QuitCashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande

Cashmere Cat – Quit (Lyric Video) ft. Ariana Grande

This is the third collaboration between Ariana Grande and Cashmere Cat, and it is included on Cashmere Cat’s debut album, ‘9’.

It is said that the song originally belonged to Sia, who gave it to Cashmere Cat, and there is also a version sung by Sia and Ariana.

Quiet Liquor (Hiroyuki Arakawa Remix)Chrumi

Quiet Liquor (Hiroyuki Arakawa Remix)

A tech label based in Tokyo and broadcasting to the world, Spectra dropped a lightning release that sent shockwaves through the scene thanks to its superb melodic sensibility.

This track, taken from Kurumi’s mini-album “Quiet Liquor,” is remixed by label owner Hiroyuki Arakawa.

It’s a standout cut where her sensibilities—rooted in ambient, electronica, and downtempo—and his groovy edit touch intertwine in a golden ratio.

Que Sera, SeraDoris Day

Doris Day – Que Sera, Sera [lyrics]

It’s a slightly up-tempo waltz.

The title apparently means “Whatever will be, will be,” and singing it really does make you feel that way.

Well, even if you’re going through something tough, singing this song might make you feel a little better.

Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)Doris Day

Doris Day – Que Sera Sera

A popular song created by the songwriting team of Ray Evans and Jay Livingston, who have worked on many film scores.

It was performed by American actress and singer Doris Day in the 1956 film The Man Who Knew Too Much.