Alternative/Rock
Moez Masoud – “Here To Stay” [Song Review]
Slow and full of passionate shadows, Moez Masoud’s “Here To Stay” exposes chilling evidences of existential import that cause listeners to reflect.

Egyptian musician, film producer, and scholar Moez Masoud recently released his single/music video, “Here To Stay,” a song dedicated to the children of Palestine and Lebanon during the ongoing conflict. “Here To Stay” conveys a stance against oppression, abuse of power, and war.
Masoud earned a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and is currently completing a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Science. He has given keynote speeches at international forums, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Dialogue in Geneva, the Council of Europe’s first World Forum for Democracy, and the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
His work has been featured in major global media outlets such as the BBC, The Economist, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, The Telegraph, and The Washington Post. He reaches over 11 million followers across social media platforms.
A filmmaker, he produced Clash (2016), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and gained international acclaim, and AMIRA (2019) which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received prestigious awards.
“Here To Stay” opens on haunting, shimmering tones topped by Masoud’s intensely evocative vocals, vaguely reminiscent of James Hetfield. The feel and mood of the melody are dark and somewhat portentous, almost prophetic in essence, imbuing the harmonics with the heaviness of rock as well as classical nuances.
Slow and full of passionate shadows, “Here To Stay” exposes chilling evidences of existential import that cause listeners to reflect.
Run Time: 3:36
Release Date: October 9, 2024
Record Label: Independent
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