Last Prayers

Pierre Bordetti productions (c) 12/2021.

Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Pierre Bordetti

A slightly gloomy atmosphere which marks the end of a very difficult year in the world, but which in the end gives a glimmer of hope!

Glint Winter

TRENTINO SUITE Part 3

I made this for my little sister; it's a string of cameos about the town where we were born and raised - a suburb of Newcastle Upon Tyne.  Low income, but real world, real people, real troubles, real joy, real love, real communities, real humour, real music, real life.  All in gloriously rough 1960's industrial working class North East England monochrome.

For those of you not from that part of the world, lyric translations back to English are available upon request. :)

Started as a scribble, pretended to be a poem for a while, then I decided to noodle along and then.....  Ah, you know how it is.....in Byker town.
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Byker Town

Wallpaper of steam trains
Where the sweeping headlights sprawled
‘Cross the ceiling to the old piano
Up against my bedroom wall
In ‘67 the lid came down
Never played again so fair
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Cross the bridge to get to school
Rope swings underneath
Bull’s eyes from the slaughterhouse 
Bombed out rail yard stark relief
Billy Smart’s big top’s coming down
But I don’t care
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Stench of old men in the Raby Arms
A bottle of dog to take back yem
Dominos and baccy tins
Were all that mattered way back then
Every retail product to be found
In Ernie’s shop just six foot square
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Quayside Sunday mornings
Champion, just the job
A week of meat to feed the bairns
For only fower bob
Scranshins from the chippy van ‘round
The side door of the Mayfair
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Sent out on the Wednesday
In Charlie Shepherd’s finest rags
Over to the smokies
To get free broken kippers by the bag
Dad got paid when Thursday came around
Treats for us to share
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Front step full of babbies
Grazed knees on skinny legs
Back lane rows of nappies
Her face is full of wooden pegs
He’s on the dole no work to be found
Torn bookie slips by his chair
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Nets twitching down the road
Never washed in years
Kids with mucky faces 
Almost clean behind the ears
Never seem to have a frown
Owning only what they wear
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Give up all the baggage I’ve got now
Of life in disrepair
I’m walking back to Byker town
I’ll meet you there.

Byker Town

Basado en la novela del escritor costarricense Jose Leon Sanchez. Quien sobrevivio mas de 30 años de prision en la Isla de San Lucas.

Basierend auf dem Roman des costaricanischen Schriftstellers Jose Leon Sanchez.  Der mehr als 30 Jahre im Gefängnis auf der Insel San Lucas überlebt hat.

Based on the novel by Costa Rican writer Jose Leon Sanchez.  Who survived more than 30 years in prison on the Island of San Lucas.

La Isla de los Hombres Solos

Recorded in Modesto, Ca   Featuring Harmonica solo. Gibson Electric Guitar solo. Hammond B3 Organ solo. Dobro solo. Electric Bass Rhythm. Roland Synthesizer Bass Rhythm. Jaw Harp. Godin Electric Guitar Rhythm. Horn Section Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones. Trap Drum kit. Congas, Bongos, Cowbell, Zildjen Crash Cymbal, Djembe, Tablas.

kick'n it

Kick'n it

All in

This is a song by one of my favorite bands that, believe it or not, Chris suggested we do. I really feel like we're kindred musical spirits. His playing on this and his voice are excellent as always. He's on acoustic guitar and the high vocals on this one. He also mixed, produced, and arranged the song. You'll hear me on the bass, synth, slide, mandolin, and auxiliary guitar, as well as singing the two low parts. We decided to do a string of covers back in the summer. If you've taken the time to read this, then please throw out some suggestions in the comments for our next one (or the one after that). 
#gratefuldeadcover

Friend of the Devil by the Grateful Dead  (with cgmaness)

dark matter

The Drink After the Last Drink

Encore une pièce “à la manière de“ pour remplacer une bande son temporaire dont on a toujours du mal à se défaire.

Allarichter

Hello everyone! Illyriad is a massive orchestral folk album dedicated to the critically-acclaimed massively multiplayer strategy game Illyriad for it's 15th anniversary! This is a project I completed a few months ago and I decided to share with you all. 

Step with me into the world of Illyriad, a strategy game brimming with extraordinary depth and endless possibilities. In this vast fantasy realm, you’ll find yourself at the helm of a thriving empire, shaping your destiny through city specialization, strategic alliances, and dynamic warfare. With a passionate community, frequent updates, and new features, Illyriad offers an immersive experience where you can rule the way you’ve always dreamed. Embark on an epic adventure in this free-to-play strategy game, where every decision counts. Build and plan your empire, gather resources, craft powerful items, trade with others, scheme for dominance, and engage in thrilling battles alongside thousands of players. The world is yours to shape!Are you ready to rise to power?

Composed, arranged, and mixed by myself. Many thanks to Nick Petrou and Mira Angharad for their contribution on certain tracks (piccolo & harp).

Dedicated to the lovely Illyriad community! Enjoy!~~

Forest's Call (Elf Theme)

OTTFRIED MIETZKE-Composer,orchestral arranger,guitar and bass player,keyboarder from Hannover,Germany.

TRENTINO SUITE Part 3

Ottfried Mietzke / Composer