Beirut, May 30, 2025:
The Lebanese band “RAND” has released its latest song titled “Sorna Baad” (“We’ve Grown Apart”), featuring lyrics by the late Rouhy Tohme, one of the most iconic figures in Lebanese songwriting. Tohme wrote some of the most beloved hits that continue to resonate in collective memory, including “Mamlakti El-Sa‘eeda” by Wael Kfoury and “Amari W Btedalli Amari” and “Kellon ‘Annik Sa’alouni” by Elias Karam—songs that have been reinterpreted by artists across generations.
“Sorna Baad” is a heartfelt tribute to Tohme’s artistic legacy, known for blending lyrical simplicity with emotional depth. Beyond poetry, Rouhy Tohme was also a novelist, short story writer, and a language editor for prominent Arabic translations—an eclectic literary background that profoundly influenced his songwriting, often painting vivid, narrative-like scenes.
The new track features music by Yousef Abou Hamad and arrangement by Marc Abou Naoum, combining the classical essence of Lebanese music with a modern sound that touches the soul. The song was recorded under the supervision of Ralph Sleiman with the participation of a select group of Lebanese musicians.
The accompanying music video was directed by Jamal Abou Hamad, who opted for a spontaneous and nostalgic visual style. It blends footage of band members—Yousef, Lily, and Jamal—filmed across Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and France, creating an honest visual document reflecting the song’s themes: displacement, homesickness, homeland, reunion, and lost childhood. Overflowing with nostalgia, “Sorna Baad” calls on listeners to cherish the present with their loved ones.
Global Recognition and Prestigious Awards
RAND made headlines last year by winning the InterContinental Music Awards for the Middle East region with their song “Haki Ma N2al”. The award ceremony took place in Los Angeles, USA, marking the first-ever Lebanese win in the history of this globally recognized competition that honors outstanding music from around the world.
About RAND
Formed in 2013, RAND is composed of three siblings—Yousef, Lily, and Jamal Abou Hamad—graduates of the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music. The band’s style is characterized by a refined fusion of vocals and piano, creating original music that draws inspiration from both Eastern and Western musical traditions. RAND has released 13 original songs and has performed in Lebanon, Egypt, and the United States, receiving extensive media coverage both locally and internationally.
Listen to “Sarna B3ad”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUG61MU-rrc
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- Website: www.randmusica.com