Death of a Father - Umrika by Dustin O'Halloran

Not every song from Umrika lingers, but Death of a Father - Umrika is the one that stays. sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Dustin O'Halloran understood what this song required and delivered it without excess — the restraint itself becomes the emotion. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Death of a Father - Umrika is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2016 marked the release of Umrika, and Death of a Father - Umrika was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

At 1:58, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like Death of a Father - Umrika are the reason people fall in love with Hindi music and never quite fall out of it.