I Am Not A Painter by Basil C.J.

There is an honesty to I Am Not A Painter that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Basil C.J. built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

Basil C.J. brings a warmth to I Am Not A Painter that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, I Am Not A Painter is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

2020 marked the release of I Am Not A Painter, and I Am Not A Painter was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. There is no right time to listen to I Am Not A Painter. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 2:25, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.