folk, Melancholic Russian chanson ballad, low male vocals with a second, softer female harmony on key lines. Intimate, close-miked fingerpicked guitar in verses, brushed snare and soft upright-style bass entering on the downbeat of the chorus. Accordion blooms gently to widen the stereo field, subtle pad-like swells on held notes. Tempo unhurried with breathing room between phrases, occasional hush-quiet bars where only guitar supports a near-spoken line, ending on a fragile, fading a cappella tag., ballad, soft, accordion, vocal, chanson, gentle, male vocals, acoustic, low