about the record

"Nature dreams, sings, of moments of absolute clarity—alignments in the universe coinciding with the individual experiences of living creatures. The subconscious web between all things is briefly brought to the surface, made luminous in a flash of benevolent light."

With mirror in the gleam, Kin Leonn embarks on a profound exploration of sonic storytelling, weaving together mysteriously significant events and their metaphorical sentiments. The album builds an empathetic folklore that offers solace in the face of modern-day disconnection. Each track unfolds as a musical ode to moments of profound clarity, inviting us to reflect on what it truly means to be alive.

In ghost strata, Kin Leonn evokes airy, crystalline textures reminiscent of Visible Cloaks, layering delicate tones that shimmer and dissolve like fragments of memory. His sound palette is a fluid blend of organic textures and electronic gestures, each element an intentional brushstroke in a carefully constructed soundscape. By anchoring his compositions in the rhythms of nature, he blurs the line between found sound and synthesized expression, immersing listeners in an ecosystem of sensations.

Field recordings, environmental mimicry, piano echoes, and ambient instrumentation converge into a tapestry that feels both grounded and ephemeral. In a moment, a life, Kin Leonn draws on the serene, emotive qualities found in the works of Haruka Nakamura, while bringing his own distinctive voice to the composition. The track unfolds with minimalistic piano fragments that evolve, accompanied by samples of recordings of his late grandmother, which quietly surface amid the delicate piano and reverberations.

With mirror in the gleam, Kin Leonn has created an album designed to resonate deeply with listeners, evoking a sense of familiarity—like a memory of a past existence or a vivid exploration of our present hyper-reality. It is an invitation to rediscover the world with fresh ears.