Avaloru Pavam Pennu by Sakariya Mullapparamba

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Avaloru Pavam Pennu, a track that keeps finding new audiences. The music, composed by Sakariya Mullapparamba, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Sakariya Mullapparamba brings a warmth to Avaloru Pavam Pennu that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Avaloru Pavam Pennu, and Avaloru Pavam Pennu captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Avaloru Pavam Pennu was among the reasons why. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

Running to 3:42, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Avaloru Pavam Pennu is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.