Ting Rang - London Paris New York by Ali Zafar

Ting Rang - London Paris New York works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. Ali Zafar built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The vocal on Ting Rang - London Paris New York is among the better performances Ali Zafar has committed to record. Hearing Ting Rang - London Paris New York without thinking of Ali Zafar, Aditi Rao Hydari is almost impossible for anyone who has seen London Paris New York.

The 2012 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

At 4:01, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.