Release Date: 2026/10/02
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Like slow-moving water, time gently begins to dissolve.
Slow Water is a new piece from SOOTHE & SLEEP, inspired by the feeling of surrendering to a quiet, unhurried flow.
Soft layers of sound unfold with almost imperceptible movement, gradually slowing the pace of thought and creating a spacious atmosphere for rest.
For the moments before sleep.
For the quiet end of the day.
For simply letting yourself drift with the flow of sound.
Like water moving gently through the stillness,
let the mind slowly drift toward deeper quiet.
KENJI KIHARA is a Japanese composer and musician based in Nishi Izu, Shizuoka, a quiet seaside region of Japan. Inspired by the sounds of nature, light, and the shifting air of each season, he creates gentle, contemplative music that blends electronic tones with field recordings. His works, released through labels in Japan and abroad, explore the subtle beauty found in everyday moments and the quiet emotions that linger beneath them. They invite the listener into a calm and intimate sonic landscape. Under the name sphontik, he weaves elements of jazz and Brazilian music into warm, laid-back chill out and lounge compositions. As KENJI KIHARA, he focuses on ambient and electronic music, while as Kenji Kihara, he releases acoustic songs rooted in simplicity and warmth. Beyond his solo works, he produces music for exhibitions, installations, in-store environments, and commercials, and contributes remixes for various artists. Together with Yuri Miyauchi, he co founded BGM LAB, a project exploring the relationship between sound and space.