Kannil Kannil by Rafeeq Ahamed, Gopi Sunder, Haricharan Sheshadri, Sayanora Philip

When Rafeeq Ahamed, Gopi Sunder, Haricharan Sheshadri, Sayanora Philip recorded Kannil Kannil, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Gopi Sunder, Haricharan Sheshadri, Sayanora Philip, Rafeeq Ahamed has a history of strong work, and the music on Kannil Kannil is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Rafeeq Ahamed, Gopi Sunder, Haricharan Sheshadri, Sayanora Philip sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Kannil Kannil is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

The song dates from 2017, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

The concision of Kannil Kannil — just 4:09 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.