Raman. (BE) releases new single "When loneliness succeeds"

"When loneliness succeeds" marks the first single from the highly anticipated debut album of RAMAN., the brainchild of Ghent-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter Simon Raman. This intimate and powerful track signals the beginning of a new musical chapter where personal themes, raw emotions and a grand sound converge. Written during the grim days of the pandemic, the song captures a painfully relatable experience of loneliness while simultaneously seeking the hidden strength and sense of hope that can emerge in challenging times.

With "When loneliness succeeds", RAMAN. explores a timeless struggle: the longing for a place in an overcrowded, overwhelming world. While themes of failure and isolation take center stage, the song resonates with listeners through its universal message and comforting undertone. Rather than feeling like a somber tale, the single comes across as a warm embrace.

This sentiment is further highlighted in the accompanying music video, in which Simon, dressed as a clown, visits marketplaces in search of connection. With a healthy dose of self-irony and vulnerability, RAMAN. holds a mirror up to our postmodern society. For this video, Simon collaborated with theater maker Geert Belpaeme, whose work since 2020 has focused on clowning (as discussed in his book De Speelse Mens).