Pallivathi by Polson Thannikkal

Some songs are made for a single moment. Pallivathi is made for all of them. Paulson Thannikkal has a history of strong work, and the music on Pallivathi is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Polson Thannikkal sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Pallivathi is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Pallivathi was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 4:07, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Pallivathi, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.