Ayalathe veettile by Saleem Kodathoor

Some songs are made for a single moment. Ayalathe veettile is made for all of them. Saleem Kodathoor, Nissam Kollam has a history of strong work, and the music on Ayalathe veettile is among the most memorable of it.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Ayalathe veettile, Saleem Kodathoor clearly belongs in the second group. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Ayalathe veettile a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2020 marked the release of Ayalathe veettile, and Ayalathe veettile was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 5:54, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.