Sheesha by Mannat Noor

There is an honesty to Sheesha that separates it from most Punjabi songs released around the same time. The production by Gurmeet Singh is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The vocal on Sheesha is among the better performances Mannat Noor has committed to record. On screen, Ammy Virk, Neeru Bajwa, Amberdeep Singh bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

2018 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Sheesha was among the reasons why. There is a quality to Sheesha that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

The concision of Sheesha — just 2:34 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. For anyone yet to hear Sheesha, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.