Vrindaavanam by Madhu Balakrishnan

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Vrindaavanam, a track that keeps finding new audiences. K.M. Udayan has a history of strong work, and the music on Vrindaavanam is among the most memorable of it.

Madhu Balakrishnan delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing Vrindaavanam without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Vrindaavanam.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Vrindaavanam was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

At 5:18, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Vrindaavanam, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.