Gopurachinthakal by B.Parvathi

Gopurachinthakal works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. G.Venkitesh built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Gopurachinthakal, B.Parvathi clearly belongs in the second group. Hearing Gopurachinthakal without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Gopurachinthakal.

2020 marked the release of Gopurachinthakal, and Gopurachinthakal 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.

At 4:43, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like Gopurachinthakal are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.