12 - Zay El Assal

11 - Abouss Galbak

10 - Saigon

09 - Salman

08 - Tendam

07 - Allo?

06 - Emta

05 - Chab El Asmar

03 - Saat Saat

02 - Ya Msafer Wahdak

01 - Batwaness Bik

Love and Revenge's latest single, "Faqir," dives into Lebanon's cultural vaults, extracting exclusive unreleased recordings and vintage footage from the 1960s. With roots in Studio Baalbeck, a powerhouse in Arab film and music, the track resurrects a forgotten era.

Amid Lebanon's civil war chaos, preservation efforts salvaged these gems, digitizing 400 songs and countless films. Sung by Noha Hachem, "Faqir" is a song from the 70s that has never been released before. Love and Revenge harness this legacy, infusing it with contemporary electro vibes.

Directed by Radio Karantina – Nasri Sayegh, the music video layers in archival clips from "Actualités Libanaises," offering a gritty yet nostalgic glimpse into the country's past.

"Faqir" is a sonic time capsule, blending history with modern beats—a testament to Love and Revenge's knack for resurrecting forgotten sounds with a fresh twist.

Studio Baalbeck
When civil war erupted in Lebanon in 1975, Studio Baalbeck, a prominent music and film production company established in 1963, was forced to close its doors. As the war ended, the studio faced imminent destruction, prompting dedicated enthusiasts to salvage what they could from its archives. Studio Baalbeck had been the most important film studio in the Arab world, making the preservation efforts critical. Among the passionate rescuers, the IRAB association managed to save numerous priceless songs, while the UMAM association recovered valuable video films. Their combined efforts led to the restoration and digitization of these archives, ensuring the preservation of a precious cultural heritage.

Faqir by Love and Revenge
Sampler / Synthesizers : Wael Kodeih (Rayess Bek)
Electric Oud : Mehdi Haddab
Synthesizers : Julien Perreaudau
Mixed by Ludovic Joyeux
Mastering by : Benjamin Joubert
Artwork cover by Joan Baz

Original song:
Singer : Noha Hachem
Lyrics and Composition: Sami el Sidawi

Audio Archives:
Original song taken from studio Baalbeck archives
Original song digitized by Bassel Kassem at IRAB

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