Sarvaprapancham by Biju Mattapilly

Sarvaprapancham arrived from the Sarvaprapancham album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. What makes Sarvaprapancham musically distinctive is the composition by Shibu John, which balances simplicity with depth.

The vocal on Sarvaprapancham is among the better performances Biju Mattapilly has committed to record. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Sarvaprapancham, and Sarvaprapancham captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

The concision of Sarvaprapancham — just 5:59 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. For anyone yet to hear Sarvaprapancham, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.