Samskaaram by Arcado

There is an honesty to Samskaaram that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Behind the melody is the work of Arcado, whose composition choices give Samskaaram its distinctive texture.

The voice of Arcado carries Samskaaram effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Samskaaram a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

By the end of 2020, Samskaaram had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is no right time to listen to Samskaaram. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

The 3:50 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. The track stands as evidence that Arcado and Arcado, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.