'The Silent Islands' - Malta as never seen before - COVID-19

The Maltese archipelago during the COVID-19 pandemic in 4K. Rare shots of the eerie silent, and desolate streets of Malta and Gozo.
Filmed using the latest DJI Drone - bit.ly/DjiLatestDrone
Stay Safe, Stay Home!
Filming & Editing - Eric Bartolo
Gozo Drone shots by Michel Bezzina
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Music licensed by Muiscbed - bit.ly/2suXRVr
#COVID-19 #Coronavirus #Malta

[@Jurgensfilm]

Feels surreal seeing Malta this way! Well done!

[@EricBartolo]

thanks mate!

[@marcanthonyazzopardi8504]

@@EricBartolo Spectacularly Powerful Eric! What is the sound track? It's a perfect match. And God forbid, some of us will be holding their breath, and never turning back.

[@Kelly14UK]

Glad there are no casualties, Mum's from V. She said to me the other day, she wonders what her parents went through during the Blitz. Archipelageo has been through enough in history.

[@matteapiadebattista8609]

Thanks

[@KrisjanisZagers]

I have seen this video so many times. For some strange reason, this is the Malta I loved the most. Having lived there at the time, this was THE TIME to appreciate the beauty of the islands without crowds of tourists, overly loud clubs and congestion. I truly wish everyone would have a chance to see Malta this way. It was breathtaking, especially Valletta and Mdina. Spectacular.

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks for the comment mate. I totally get what you mean, I also prefer Malta this way, so much more peaceful and quiet it will definitely be the same anymore. Really glad I had the opportunity to capture and enjoy these moments.

[@frenchpizza9725]

My father is Malta. I'm with you family. Stay safe. So I can come see you all. Honor to all of Mother Earth. All people, animals, Water and Food. But Most of all our Souls. Blessings from Texas

[@chrisxib]

Surreal. The true face of Malta at the moment. Never imagined we would experience this situation in this era. Well done Eric. You managed to express the situation perfectly well in so little time.

[@EricBartolo]

thanks :)

[@012antrode]

This is a reality check as well as a clear documentation of current events that is to be remembered in history.

[@EricBartolo]

for sure, once in a lifetime ...

[@damianjmifsud]

abnormally beautiful, yet sad. Well done combining the shots and music, very fitting

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks Damian :)

[@claudebonanno9249]

Gives me shivers each time I see this. Sad but beautiful, silent but loud, quite with a very strong message all at the same time. ❤

[@EricBartolo]

❤

[@zakmintoff1111]

Well done! Amazingly shot and such a great song...it fits perfectly with the theme of the video...one positive about this corona virus is that our islands are much less polluted...we need to be grateful for what we have and not take it for granted!

[@rebeccaf3733]

Very haunting video-journal of Malta in the midst of this pandemic. Thank you for this little shot of history!

[@andrewcremona7242]

It must have been an experience in itself filming this. Well done Eric, great stuff as always. Music selection spot on

[@elainelevitte8058]

Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for this!

[@EricBartolo]

Glad you like it, thanks for watching :)

[@joedyspiteri4474]

Beautiful.... Can't stop hitting the repeat button 😱

[@EricBartolo]

thanks 😍😍

[@FlorentinHaunold]

Amazing piece of work! Stunning scenes!

[@UshasRides]

Love love love that track!

[@EricBartolo]

😍

[@Jazsft]

Love to my Maltese family and all the people of Malta Inhobbok hafna stay safe 🇲🇹🇦🇺

[@moneyman64]

Thanks my friend

[@marysebriffa]

hauntingly beautiful footage! wow!

[@dvdking14mc]

One of the best production 4k footage I Ever saw!!

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks!

[@whitelfc]

Wow, you managed to capture the eeriness and surreality of it so well. Well done!

[@EricBartolo]

thanks buddy 👊😬

[@lenisecalleja4547]

Well done! Amazing editing, song selection and ambience. Love it!

[@EricBartolo]

thank you 🙏

[@lizinmalta1814]

A VERY powerful film and great choice of music......well done!

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks!

[@isthisarice]

Awesome video! Maltas nature will benefit a lot from this.

[@KurtCauchi]

Never thought that I will be seeing such places like that! Nice work :)

[@EricBartolo]

thanks bud :)

[@pastamethis]

The combination of the footage and music is eerie. Well done!

[@EricBartolo]

thanks 🙏🙏

[@MrPressHere]

What a beautiful perspective!!

[@josetteportelli2462]

Well done for all this, an excellent combination of shots and music👏👏👏👏

[@KurtMicallef]

Some rare Cinematic shots you got there mate! Well Done!

[@rainforces]

Video really goes to show how many beautiful things we ignore every day due to our busy lifestyle. Well done for this! Stay safe.

[@EricBartolo]

so true man, thanks for watching, stay safe!

[@nazendeafakoglu6733]

The film made me feel very different. The shots and the selection of music complete all the feelings we experience. The film that tells the simplest of these historical days. Thanks for your eforrts❤️

[@EricBartolo]

my pleasure, that was my aim with the video happy to see I achieved it :)

[@netsab01]

simply great. good choice of music too

[@apodicticstatement22]

My flight would have been today. A flight to a nicest country in the world. I cry! Stay safe! Stay strong as you have for centuries!

[@LiamCrookid]

Amazing footage ! Well done.

[@Spreadingdword]

This is so impressive well done, it gives you the chills, the music chosen is like a golden frame around a masterpiece!!

[@EricBartolo]

glad you like it, thanks :)

[@user-ot1ev7ex1s]

Amazing Malta! Always ...

[@EricBartolo]

😍

[@alisonxuereb4869]

Very nice film thank you! This is all very surreal but together we will win this! Stay safe...stay home! ❤🇲🇹❤

[@rominaabela92]

Wow! Speechless!

[@bau667]

Great shots, hopefully once in a lifetime

[@EricBartolo]

hope so too!

[@charlottegrima313]

Well done! Beautiful and sad.

[@fokusgefuehle]

Hey Eric, great footage. This atmosphere is insane!

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks Chris :)

[@dontworrybehappy6732]

Impressive and beautiful. I really miss the places in Malta where I have been.

[@micheledisconzi]

Great work! Love it

[@CliffordCamilleri]

As a fellow drone-er I commend you on your shots, editing and powerful story telling! Well done !

[@EricBartolo]

appreciate it mate, thanks!

[@bebikissj]

Just wonderful!!! Well done! I always wished to see how Malta looked without people everywhere. Thank you :)

[@EricBartolo]

What do you think of Malta without people now that you have seen it?

[@jurgenaquilina211]

Top as always bro....

[@Anna-jr8gu]

Bellissima.

[@makienxhemmiktar]

Beautiful.

[@miriamfenech9666]

Reality pictured,..exceptionally talented

[@lmatrix6626]

Beautiful !

[@tanayabrincat7263]

Beautiful video ❤️ Gave me goosebumps Editing is amazing, great shots, the song is very relatable, I love it so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EricBartolo]

Thank you 🙏

[@Anotax245]

Wow. Speechless.

[@jacquygrongnard383]

magnifique !!!j,ai hate de venir visiter cette ile !!!!!

[@bernicesciberras7069]

Wow it gives you goosebumps. Well made. Stay safe

[@EricBartolo]

thanks, stay safe :)

[@jgb1086]

i feel nostalgic watching this video

[@FinleysWorld]

Great video. Looks like scenes right out of a movie.

[@thismoonchild]

Beautiful shots! Well done!

[@EricBartolo]

thanks 🙏

[@jacobfalzon5938]

Excellent filming!

[@derteki2165]

Great video!! I've to say i like the situation right now. Everything is slowed down, its quiet, less stress, hectic and/or noisy.

[@EricBartolo]

same here!!

[@mrJoeEspresso]

Surreal and eerie. Well done Eric.

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks Joe :)

[@rachismify]

Great work and excellent choice of music!

[@EricBartolo]

thanks :)

[@MikeGattPhotography]

Impressive and very sobering scenes!

[@rowepowe]

Great editing and choice of music.

[@rachelmt5448]

Beautiful Video !

[@joegrech9931]

Sad to watch BUT excellent job Eric Bartolo. God bless us all and have Mercy on us. Amen.

[@EricBartolo]

thanks Joe

[@hugelevin]

Beautiful 😍

[@TINY5BB]

I shared this cos my niece lives in Malta...Love you Sarah xxxx

[@mattxplore]

no words to say more except that this is amazing and awesome, keep it up!!

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks!

[@davidspiteri6363]

Excellent

[@delcarmalta2793]

Masterpiece! Well done!

[@EricBartolo]

thanks :)

[@michelbezzina9969]

Well done as always Eric !

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@dalevella4874]

Very haunting ! Well done to whoever made this video

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks :)

[@foFF4ikTV]

Amazing work!! 👍

[@EricBartolo]

thank you

[@MelvinCucciardi-wf5ty]

Big well done !!! Amazing editing 👍

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks :)

[@ian3180]

Bellezza !!!!

[@MavricSaid]

Great job!

[@betrion7]

Beautiful

[@lacikarichard]

You're amazin!!! Its awesome video! Sadly to see Malta in this view.. :(

[@melrose4586]

Eric, this is amazing and sad but beautiful at the same time. Fantastic work....your cousin from Melbourne.

[@EricBartolo]

thank Mel :)

[@RB7williams]

Amazing

[@daniko0]

At least there is parking in Sliema now. Great shots, great video!

[@EricBartolo]

parking and traffic is not a problem at the moment, really wish it would stay like this after this is over :)

[@vickibonanno8424]

We are all in this together. Haunting video. Beautiful photography. Keep safe.

[@EricBartolo]

Thanks, stay safe!

[@angelrose3636]

Just found the music after long searching i love it 😍

[@vincentbusuttil4250]

Angel rose can you tell me what’s the track called please

[@josephschembri4811]

Wow. Just wow.

[@EricBartolo]

🙏

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

Great video buddy!

[@o-dream5798]

I love Malta...

[@marelucis]

Well done for the video and the fitting music for it.

[@EricBartolo]

thanks!

[@VaGuS343]

Amazing video... Reminded me of 28days later

[@dimidrone]

Awesome footage! Reminds me some catastrophic movie

[@huckfinn9225]

Prayers.

[@oldschoolgrech]

Ċinematografija eċċellenti. Irnexxielek tesprimi s-sitwazzjoni u tipproġetta l-atmosfera tajjeb immens fi kważi żewġ minuti biss. Proset.

[@EricBartolo]

Grazzi Ryan!

[@IaninLondon]

Hi Eric. Excellent video and surreal seeing Valletta so empty. Would have been great to have had more time between each transition as the scene changes were every couple of seconds. But great clips! Here's hoping the lockdown doesn't last too long. Cheers, Ian

[@ritaslotsalot3399]

Aziza Malta!!!

[@lighayasupan3139]

Wow, what a lovely place, MALTA. I wish I could be there after this pandemic is over, my greatest dream. God bless.

[@myriamhaidon8454]

LIGHAYA SUPAN welcome

[@EricBartolo]

you really should if you get the chance :)

[@lighayasupan3139]

​@@myriamhaidon8454 It is my pleasure my dearest Ma'am.

[@lighayasupan3139]

@@EricBartolo if God was given me the chance.

[@i.l.l.u.s.i.o.n.s]

impressionnant

[@janfrantz]

Nice work Eric!!

[@EricBartolo]

thanks Jan :)

[@afnzaffy1827]

Malta Is a pretty archipelago .

[@felicityrayner08]

wow!

[@thomazcauchi3658]

That was very very crafty! 360 degrees! Too much to say about this, i’ll just stick to bravo 👏

[@EricBartolo]

🙏🙏🙏

[@markhorobin5819]

well done Malta and gozo

[@mattbonann]

Wow.

[@ZotyaInk]

Beautiful place! Terrible sight of the empty street, nowhere a man. Take care everyone !!!! Hi Zotya 🇭🇺

[@mariagalea6607]

amazing welldone !