L'Gherien

A new video and track release by Lejla Maltija. 'L'Għerien' is a song about the mystery and history within the caves and grottoes of Malta. An original Lejla Maltija track, the music is by Mario Cordina recorded at Anidroc Studios. The Video is obviously filmed in Malta by Anidroc Film for Lejla Maltija. The locations include Għar Dalam, the cave filled with prehistoric remains and the Blue Grotto in Żurrieq with it's red coral and crystal clear waters. The fauna and fish were filmed at the Malta National Aquarium in Bugibba.

The Music

Based on Maltese melodic chords, it is dominated by guitars and hand claps for percussion. Most of the instruments are performed by Mario Cordina together with the vocals. The instruments include the zaqq, a Maltese bagpipe instrument made out of sheepskin, bass and a bass drum which is basically a chair cushion. The music is by Lejla Maltija under the A.M.P. label. All rights reserved.

The Video
An Anidroc Film for Lejla Maltija the video is  directed by Mario Cordina and Jagoda Beltrani. The video shows one of the many daily boat trips round the Blue Grotto and other caves in the area, together with fish and fauna in the Malta National Aquarium in Buġibba. The intro and ending feature the Għar Dalam cave with it's bones and skeletons from a prehistoric age. The video ends with Mario humorously tapping an aquarium glass seemingly hypnotising the fish and the boat trip guide inviting the tourists to check out the echo in the Blue Grotto interior.   

The Lyrics
L'Gherien
Mario Cordina

L'Għerien
L'Għerien tal-Maltin, bil-koral imdawlin
Ilma ċar, ilma pur,
Min din l'art bniet is-sur
Madwar dawn ix-xtut,
kenn u skiet, kenn u skiet
Naqra serħan għal-ħut

Translation
The Caves
Mario Cordina

The Caves
The caves of the Maltese people, lit up by coral.
Clear water, pure water,
From these the earth built it's bastions,
Around these coastlines,
Shelter and quiet, shelter and quiet,
A little bit of rest for the fish.

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