.“Synths bubble away in all directions, floating through the ephemera, punctuated by lucid flute drones. A Leisurely Swim to Everlasting Life is beautiful, sure, but it takes listeners into immersive spaces where our own memories melt into the aural cosmos.” Foxy Digitalis
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Shot at dublab in Los Angeles by Christian Kim, the visual piece aims to peel back the creative approach of Chuck Soo-hoo, “Sharing details about his thought process and inspiration in creating this work adds to its expansiveness, bringing new meaning to each expressive progression and shading textures in the arrangements.” (Foxy Digitalis)
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Ki Oni's A Leisurely Swim to Everlasting Life garnered lots of praise last year. Bandcamp featured the record, both as part of their Best Ambient column and in the Acid Test, including the latter's Best Albums of 2023. PopMatters selected it as the #3 Best Ambient Album of 2023, and The Quietus had high praise.
Watch the short documentary today, and listen to A Leisurely Swim to Everlasting Life.