Seeyon Sanchari Njan by Elizabeth S. Mathew

Seeyon Sanchari Njan arrived from the Seeyon Sanchari Njan album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. The arrangement here is the work of M E Cherian, and it shows genuine craft in how it builds and releases.

Every line Elizabeth S. Mathew sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

2020 marked the release of Seeyon Sanchari Njan, and Seeyon Sanchari Njan was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. There is no right time to listen to Seeyon Sanchari Njan. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 8:31, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.