Roots (Live) by Job Kurian

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Roots (Live), a track that keeps finding new audiences. The production by Job Kurian is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Job Kurian inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Roots (Live) finds its musical expression here — Roots (Live) is where the film's heart beats loudest.

By the end of 2020, Roots (Live) had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

Running to 5:53, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Roots (Live) has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.