I did a neat little impromptu ambient vibe session to close out a music stream I did last night. I only planned on playing piano so the camera wasn't focused on what I was doing, but you can hear it.
If anyone is into ambient or soundscape stuff, maybe you'll enjoy it 😄
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2043002684
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