"Absorb the pain and react smoothly_ don't become distracted by the white noise of possibilities_ experience a flow-like state, even an Ultra Instinct" _ Platinum Mike Perry The collection of instrumental piano-based pieces, Kirby says, is the outcome of "trying to accept the duality of the world, and through that find peace".

Though he recorded Conflict about a year ago, Kirby decided to spontaneously release it in response to the escalating global crisis, with the hope that it might help fortify the listener and induce inner calm.