Thamarappoomkavanathil by Rejish N R

Rejish N R has delivered memorable performances before, but Thamarappoomkavanathil sits comfortably among the very best. K. Raghavan sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Rejish N R brings a warmth to Thamarappoomkavanathil that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Thamarappoomkavanathil, and Thamarappoomkavanathil captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Thamarappoomkavanathil was among the reasons why. Thamarappoomkavanathil is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

The concision of Thamarappoomkavanathil — just 4:26 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The staying power of Thamarappoomkavanathil is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.