Gumm Summ Gumm - Paa by R. Bavatharini, Shravan

Released as part of Paa, Gumm Summ Gumm - Paa announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. The arrangement here is the work of Ilaiyaraaja, and it shows genuine craft in how it builds and releases.

The voice of R. Bavatharini, Shravan carries Gumm Summ Gumm - Paa effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

By the end of 2009, Gumm Summ Gumm - Paa had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. Some music is background. Gumm Summ Gumm - Paa demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

The 4:38 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. For anyone yet to hear Gumm Summ Gumm - Paa, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.