Hridayathin Vathil by Dr. Blesson Memana

When Dr. Blesson Memana recorded Hridayathin Vathil, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Blesson Memana Abraham sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Dr. Blesson Memana brings a warmth to Hridayathin Vathil that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Hearing Hridayathin Vathil without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Hridayathin Vathil.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Some music is background. Hridayathin Vathil demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 6:51, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.