Upar Li Chobare Me by A S Bagad, Krishan Rana

Upar Li Chobare Me works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. What makes Upar Li Chobare Me musically distinctive is the composition by Max Studio, which balances simplicity with depth.

The voice of A S Bagad, Krishan Rana carries Upar Li Chobare Me effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hearing Upar Li Chobare Me without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen King Of Haryana.

2020 marked the release of King Of Haryana, and Upar Li Chobare Me was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The emotional register of Upar Li Chobare Me is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

At 3:49, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Upar Li Chobare Me is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.