QUINTESSE and KARL JOSEF Find Strength in Family on “On My Way”
“On My Way” gives QUINTESSE and KARL JOSEF a deeply personal reason to explore perseverance. Claudia Heinrich-Witzenthaler wrote the single for her daughter, Victoria, and it becomes a message for anyone who has faced setbacks, endured doubt, or been made to question their potential.
The mother-and-son collaboration gives that message genuine emotional significance. Felix Karl Josef, 21, makes his professional studio debut as a solo vocalist, bringing a warm baritone shaped by years of choir experience. His performance prioritises sincerity over vocal theatrics, letting the song’s gradual shift from vulnerability to confidence carry the narrative.
The arrangement follows that progression carefully. Recurring guitar and saxophone motifs connect Claudia’s musical background with Felix’s, giving the track an identity beyond its inspirational subject. Recorded at Neptune Studio in Hamburg, the song develops through restrained verses into a more uplifting final section. The dynamic approach supports its central idea without demanding immediate drama.
The project’s significance extends beyond the finished recording. Felix continues to prioritise his engineering studies while exploring his vocal potential, allowing artistic development to happen without unnecessary pressure to pursue immediate commercial success.
“On My Way” ultimately finds its strength in connection: a mother’s encouragement, a sister’s determination, and a young vocalist discovering what his voice can express. Its message is simple but worthwhile: other people’s doubts need not determine the limits of our lives.
