Michelle Theme by Elisha Abraham

When Elisha Abraham recorded Michelle Theme, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Wazim-Murali has a history of strong work, and the music on Michelle Theme is among the most memorable of it.

Elisha Abraham brings a warmth to Michelle Theme that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Siju Wilson, Krishna Sankar, Shabareesh Varma, Sethalakshmi Amma, Irene Mihalkovich are at the heart of Michelle Theme, and Michelle Theme captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

By the end of 2020, Michelle Theme had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is a quality to Michelle Theme that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 1:04, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Michelle Theme is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.