March of Old Wounds

male vocals accordion slow dramatic strong tone weighty solo accordion close and dry breathing in the low register. Melody moves in minor tones with steady march-like pulse and long sustains that hang in the air. Subtle background design: distant muffled drums wind and faint metallic clinks to hint at the front line. Energy starts hushed and tense then swells to a firm resolute peak before cutting off sharply to leave a cold silence. Historical stoic documentary-ready; male vocals not used pure instrumental focus.