*Updated Video* with aspect ratio/color correction and 1080p capture • [1080p Updated] Zamfir... Zamfir Master of the Pan Flute commercial for Zamfir Plays the World's Most Beautiful Melodies
My father thought this was the most beautiful music. I used to tease him about it. I’d give anything to be sitting with him again watching this lousy commercial with him.
To this day, I'm _STILL_ trying to figure out who the voice over is. Contrary to so many saying it's Vic Caroli, it's not. The only name that comes up with North Country Media Group is Colin Maynard, who still works with NCMG (or has since retired), and he still resides in Great Falls, Montana, which NCMG is stationed out of.
They would used to advertise this like crazy , on the tnt channel , when bugs bunny , muppet show , and fraggle rock would used to come on... ( this was the 11 yr. Old me at the time lol... )
Back in the 90's when this commercial was on, there were "No Fear" bumper stickers that were somewhat popular. I thought it would have been funny to ham a "Zam Fear" bumper sticker made.
Zamfir actually did something significant by reintroducing the pan flute to the world. I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I see this commercial, which I remember very well. I guess this is what it took to introduce him to an American audience.
In the 70s, on Saturday nite after wrestling and before all nite TV, these infomercials would replace programming. “These hauntingly beautiful renditions of the classics as played by Zamfir, the master of the pan flute”! I can practically quote these verbatim.Then, Ian Anderson of “Jethro Tull” fame came along and we witnessed a skinny wizard gyrating and fluting.Yikes,I feel old.
I remember being stoned with my friends and seeing this ad come on during the inexpensive late-night TV time slots before network sign-off. This ad was very relatable joke fodder for decades. I’m texting this with the sound muted because 40 years later, the achingly boring, cringe-inducing audio STILL haunts my consciousness.
I am not sure what your and the other’s are criticizing. Zamfir is the most renowned pan pipe flautist that ever lived. To perform with Andrè Rieu is most amazing. I would so love to see one of his live performances.
I figured that the old Sprite "Yablo, Master of the Ocarina" parody was ripping off this STYLE of commercial, but I was not expecting to find the very specific commercial they ripped off. Hilarious!
Great point. I used to always do my own voice over for others: " because nobody would ever buy them there" . But they could garner sales by getting bleary eyed people in a stupor to make impulse buys.
they most likely had a much higher profit margin selling direct like this, instead of a retailer taking a cut. of course this was just in north america; my guess is there were plenty of zamfir albums in european record shops, because he was more known there.
To be fair the pan flute is cool and easy to play, not sure about these songs but play something that sounds a few thousand years old, Stairway to heaven flutes only take you back 500 years!
I remember these commercials.from.the 70's and 80's. They were the laughing stock of everyone who saw them. Such horrid music. Nobody seemed to know anyone who actually bought this garbage. But man this guy must have had one heck of a publicity agent because these commercials were on late night TV for a decade
"Master of the pan flute" Its easy to be the master on an instrument when you're the only one playing it. Lol. Can't stand this music. This guy makes Ray Conniff seem like the Rolling Stones
I swear to God, they're only filming him from the waist up because they're keeping his horse's body and cloven hooves hidden.
Oh my God you are a monster. I love it.
I think you got more likes than any other comment on my channel ever :)
You win 😂😂😂😂
Bwhahaha 😂😂😂😂
I would have never heard of Zamfir if it wasn't for King of the Hill.
I thought it was made up
Lol same here!
Hank Hill says this guy is better than The Beatles!
The commercial played every Saturday during wrestling back in the day.
The first time I made love was to Zamfir. If only someone else was there to share in that moment.
LOL
ROFL!!!!@@EdwinYuen
I'm sure Zamfir enjoyed it too
Hahaha haha 😂
If you was this commercial on TV as a kid, you now need a colonoscopy.
Had two already.
Just as Zamfir is master of the pan flute, I am master of the Pan Pizza
I sent this to my brother COD in 1986… He was expecting a Ted Nugent album but instead got this… So funny to this day😂
Awesome story. Weird that there is so much in one sentence that kids today wouldn't understand, COD, Album, and Ted Nugent LOL.
That is a legitimately hilarious prank
Mad at first, I'll bet he was floating on heavenly clouds of gossamer when the music started playing.
@@t-bo2734 props for legit making me laugh out loud
Based Gigachad Zamfir>Incel fake tough guy draft dodger Ted Nugent
Holy cow, he's real! I thought he was made up for King of the Hill lol
Yup, the commercial was on tv a lot in the 80s.
@@avernvrey7422
"A lot" is an understatement!
He's sold more records than The Beatles. His music's better, too.
A friend tells me that the pan flute is now called "Zamfirova frula" in Serbian. So yeah, he's real and more influential than you might think.
I bet you think Celery Head is fake too
He was my wife's 3rd-grade teacher in music school in Bucharest.
Mustve been a pretty amazing class!
Bet your wife is fun at parties when she gets out the pan flute!
Nobody rocked the pan flute like Z
Probably because nobody *else* was playing it
My father thought this was the most beautiful music. I used to tease him about it. I’d give anything to be sitting with him again watching this lousy commercial with him.
My father liked Nana Maskouri (?spelling).
I feel you brother
Maybe he’s watching in spirit w you ❤✌🏻😎
Oh that last "To order now..." blue screen with all the info. Memories.
To this day, I'm _STILL_ trying to figure out who the voice over is. Contrary to so many saying it's Vic Caroli, it's not. The only name that comes up with North Country Media Group is Colin Maynard, who still works with NCMG (or has since retired), and he still resides in Great Falls, Montana, which NCMG is stationed out of.
Good times in the 80s!
👍🏻
Plus 4 more songs! As if they didn't have screen real estate to still list them.
They would used to advertise this like crazy , on the tnt channel , when bugs bunny , muppet show , and fraggle rock would used to come on... ( this was the 11 yr. Old me at the time lol... )
Back in the 90's when this commercial was on, there were "No Fear" bumper stickers that were somewhat popular. I thought it would have been funny to ham a "Zam Fear" bumper sticker made.
"Colin Maynard" pronounced in one version as "Zam Fear", and in this one as "Zom Fear".
This damn commercial came on at every break. It tormented me then and i had to look it up now for a little more torment
Because you haven't lived until you have seen a guy play Pan Flute in 1080p!
Zamfir actually did something significant by reintroducing the pan flute to the world. I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I see this commercial, which I remember very well. I guess this is what it took to introduce him to an American audience.
I know it's the real thing, but it has that SCTV feel!!!!!!!!
I grew up listen to Zamfir Commercials. Hahaha
Dude we were kids this info merchant was on TV all the time, Is that in the Civil War chess set made out of fine pewter lol
@@fredstriker2042”fine pewter” Now that is funny..I remember that vividly. What kind of knuckle-dragger would buy that??
@@jonathanbethards3689 he's still waiting for a few pieces to arrive!
In the 70s, on Saturday nite after wrestling and before all nite TV, these infomercials would replace programming. “These hauntingly beautiful renditions of the classics as played by Zamfir, the master of the pan flute”! I can practically quote these verbatim.Then, Ian Anderson of “Jethro Tull” fame came along and we witnessed a skinny wizard gyrating and fluting.Yikes,I feel old.
Sold more records than the beetles im told
I really liked it when I was VERY little. I begged my mom for it..and she got it for me lol
I am always looking for this in thrift stores
Yeah I'm picking Zamfir.
I used to listen to this album when i was working on my tv/vcr cert from sally struthers technical institute.
My mom raised me on Zamfir. Helped me calm down when I was younger, and I still listen to him even today!
Should of combined with Slim Whitman.
You were there too!
I remember being stoned with my friends and seeing this ad come on during the inexpensive late-night TV time slots before network sign-off. This ad was very relatable joke fodder for decades. I’m texting this with the sound muted because 40 years later, the achingly boring, cringe-inducing audio STILL haunts my consciousness.
When I saw this as a kid I thought it was a joke.
It was and still is, but not to the people who bought it or made money from it.
Smae
@@deathground7766I bet he’s swimming in old lady poon back in Romania
I am not sure what your and the other’s are criticizing. Zamfir is the most renowned pan pipe flautist that ever lived. To perform with Andrè Rieu is most amazing. I would so love to see one of his live performances.
@@reginadelahoussaye853 because how many people, not from Peru, have you EVER seen playing the pan flute, let alone have a damn commercial.
This and the Barbara Mandrell commercial used to play on the CNN channel all the time in around 1990 or so.
Definitely remember that Barbara Mandrell commercial!
I remember the constant Conway Twitty one! “hello darlin…”
Chapstick sales are down since his passing.
He’s still alive!
@@1223jamez who'da thunk???
He’s sold more records in Bulgaria than anyone. He’s world famous in most non-English speaking countries. He’s Yablo!
Sold more albums than The Beetles
I figured that the old Sprite "Yablo, Master of the Ocarina" parody was ripping off this STYLE of commercial, but I was not expecting to find the very specific commercial they ripped off. Hilarious!
Yablo was basically Zamfir with a little bit of Yanni thrown in.
This guy is just amazing
I remember these commercials LOL
I miss you on late night TV Zamphir There is no other Zamphir
He’s got nothing on Ashwin Batish’s Sitar Power
I loved his panflute music in "Karate Kid!"
My ex wife was master of the skin flute
🤣🤣🤣
I hope you traded up!
Likely still is! Hey brother just don't be dumb enough to ever get married again
Masterful!
I bet Zamfir used to drive a Chrysler Cordoba, with rich Corinthian leather seats.
Quite soothing
+4 more songs!
... budget for the scrolling text was really tight this year...
Better than the Beatles
And...a thousand more views thanks to Michael Berry!
Why the fuck didn’t they ever sell in stores !?!?!
Great point. I used to always do my own voice over for others: " because nobody would ever buy them there" . But they could garner sales by getting bleary eyed people in a stupor to make impulse buys.
@@shawntripp4591 😂😂😂
they most likely had a much higher profit margin selling direct like this, instead of a retailer taking a cut. of course this was just in north america; my guess is there were plenty of zamfir albums in european record shops, because he was more known there.
If you are over 60 years old....this type of music makes your undies moist!
I'm over 60... it doesn't LOL
Gross
this is possibly the least pleasant mental image i've had the displeasure of witnessing all day
To be fair the pan flute is cool and easy to play, not sure about these songs but play something that sounds a few thousand years old, Stairway to heaven flutes only take you back 500 years!
Sure, Zamfir can play the Pan Flute, but how is he on the Pots & Pans Flute?
Hank Hill was right. This is better than the Beatles 😂
What is the name of the song at 0:33?
I’m here after Andre 3000’s album announcement 😂
Zamfir,Please stop recording! We surrender! No more torture!
In b4 the Phish comments.
Alex glad I’m not the only one
I guess that's why there is a surge in views of this video :)
What Song is 0:34
anyone know the song from 1:00
Memories from the musical Cats
Where are the earplugs ?
That magical instrument with the unforgettable sound..grating and irritating as f*ck
I remember these commercials.from.the 70's and 80's. They were the laughing stock of everyone who saw them. Such horrid music. Nobody seemed to know anyone who actually bought this garbage. But man this guy must have had one heck of a publicity agent because these commercials were on late night TV for a decade
"Master of the pan flute" Its easy to be the master on an instrument when you're the only one playing it. Lol. Can't stand this music. This guy makes Ray Conniff seem like the Rolling Stones
They should use this to Toture people in Prison . Make them listen to The Complete Works of Zamfir over & over.
He's just ripping off Andre 3000 😆 😂
"I swear I wanted to make a rap album. Really."