Gharam Electric Channels an Arabian Nights Sound in ‘Love in Hijaz’

Wassim Bou Malham, known as Gharam Electric, has released his latest track, ‘Love in Hijaz’, drawing from Arabic musical traditions while maintaining a modern production style. The song incorporates Eastern instrumentation, including the nai, traditional percussion and syncopated drums, creating a distinct oriental sound.

Vocally, Wassim delivers melancholic, subdued lyrics in English, using Arabic scales and tonalities that align with the track’s overall composition. The song maintains a balance between traditional and contemporary elements, reinforcing the sonic identity Gharam Electric has built throughout his career.

The accompanying music video features Wassim playing the keys on an empty stage or theatre, wearing shades under a spinning spotlight. The visuals also include intermittent clips of a belly dancer in traditional attire, reinforcing the song’s thematic and musical direction.

‘Love in Hijaz’ is meticulously produced, with its instrumentation and vocal delivery carefully executed to complement the composition without overshadowing it.