At the end of my late evening livestreams, I often do an improvisational meditative excursion to calm myself for bed. I often get into a flow state where it feels like a tour through a waking dream--I let my hands follow whatever comes into my head. This is one of those--live, unedited moments. 

Performed on one of my folk button box accordions, these pieces emerge organically in the quiet hours--a serene and contemplative soundscape with no pre-written melody, just pure, heartfelt improvisation to soothe and inspire calm. Close your eyes, breathe, and let the ancient tones wash over you. 

This live stream recording offers a glimpse into the raw, unedited beauty of spontaneous creation. The button accordion, often associated with lively folk dances, reveals its deeply meditative and expressive side here, proving its versatility for quiet reflection. I hope this unique blend of traditional instrument and ambient improvisation brings a moment of peace to your day or night.

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The Desolate Cairn

I'm a lifelong musician-turned-producer/composer in Portland, OR.  Since my beginnings in classical piano at an early age, I've never stopped exploring and absorbing countless styles and influences of current and past musicians and producers. As you can see from my sampling of tracks posted here, I'm a restless soul, stylistically - I get bored easily and can't stand still for too long.  My focus the past few years has been on music for film and television, licensing tracks from my growing eclectic catalog of  minimalist and avant-garde classical landscapes, ambient and glitchy textural pieces,  Brazilian-Cuban soul jazz, afrobeat and even banging club floor fillers.  Clients have included ABC, HBO, CBS, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, National Geographic, Nike, Quiksilver, Marriott and Warner Bros.  Feel free to contact me regarding licensing of these and other catalogs my publishing company represents.  I also co-produce a number of radio shows with DJ Santo for various FM and Internet Stations around the US  and and we occasionally play live/DJ shows.



The Desolate Cairn

Chauncey Canfield