Ashichathonnum by Saeed

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Ashichathonnum, a track that keeps finding new audiences. Saifu Parambil sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

The vocal on Ashichathonnum is among the better performances Saeed has committed to record. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Ashichathonnum a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Ashichathonnum was among the reasons why. Some music is background. Ashichathonnum demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

At 4:07, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.