Gallan Goriyan by Dhvani Bhanushali, Taz

Gallan Goriyan is one of those rare Indian Pop tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Credit goes to Taz for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The vocal on Gallan Goriyan is among the better performances Dhvani Bhanushali, Taz has committed to record. Hearing Gallan Goriyan without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Gallan Goriyan.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Listeners have described the experience of Gallan Goriyan differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

The 4:00 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.