In 1966 he was hired as a director of the ensemble Ciocarlia, having under his baton 300 artists , including the symphonic orchestra, the ballet ensemble, the folkloric orchestra and the soloists. In 1966 Zamfir released his first Electrecord disc, deemed his most popular authentic compositions. The famous songs Doina de Jale and "Doina ca de la Visina were included. In 1968 Gheorghe released his second disc. Between 1968 and 1970 he went on his first tour in the Federal Germany, Switzerland, URSS, China; bringing him acclaim from critics and public alike.
Gheorghe left the Ciocarlia ensemble in 1969. In 1970 he forms the traditional concert group Taraf, obtaining amazing success in Paris at Vieux Colombier in 45 recitals, playing for the first time the 4 pan flutes soprano, alto, tenor, and bass that he invented in 1968. Introducing the pan flute in all the musical styles, beginning a world sound revolution, he got spectacular comments from the greatest musicians of that time, including Sergiu Celibidache, Hanz Hollinger, Maurice Bourg, Henri Dutilleux, Pierre Boulez and others.
In 1972 creates the Pan flute-organ style, introducing new repertoires and ways of interpreting. In 1974 composes the first "Mass for the Peace" for pan flute, choir, organ and orchestra, recorded in Bucharest with the Radio Orchestra and the Madrigal choir -lead by Marin Constantin, under the baton of Paul Popescu.
In 1976, his single "Ete d'amour" becomes one of the hits of the year. In one of the tours he meets the German composer and conductor James Last, with whom Zamfir collaborated for the " Lonely Shepherd ", his second European hit. He has tours in USA at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, Australia, New Zeeland, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Scandinavia, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria. He gets over 90 gold and platinum disks , 4 golden discs in South Africa, 4 platinum discs in New Zeeland, 4 golden discs in Australia.
In 1981 his discs are released on the American market. Until 1985 they were sold in millions of copies in USA and Canada. In USA he gets 2 golden discs, unique event for an European artist, and in Canada, through all 5 millions of sold discs he beats all the records.
In France, Germany, Austria and Belgium, Zamfir receives titles and medals, gold and platinum discs, the Order for Cultural Merit of France, the title of officer and cavalier of France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
In 1982 he creates the first rhapsody and the first concert for pan flute that he records for Philips with the Monte Carlo Philharmonic, under the baton of Lawrence Foster. In 1984 he creates the first quintet for pan flute and string quartet called "The Poplars Quintet", that he sang with the "Oxford Quartet" in Toronto in a live radio broadcasting; he composes several chamber works that he performed with the famous quartet "Enescu" in France and Germany.
In 1986 he records his first disc with baroque repertoire, among which the Double Concert in B minor for violin and oboe by J.S.Bach with British Chamber Orchestra.
Between 1988-1990 he is received for three times at the Vatican, being the first musician that sang during the private mass of the pope John Paul the second, receiving the Vatican Medal and twice the diploma of "Don Bosco" University in Rome. He receives twice the gold medal of the French Academy Association "Art-Science and Letters" of France, twice the Prize of "Charles Cros"Academy, "The Golden Sagittarius" in Italy, gold discs in Switzerland and Germany. He goes on tours in Latin America (in Columbia receives the Commander's order from the President ) in Ecuador and Venezuela he is invited for a great advertising campaign for a film using one of his own musical themes. He collaborated at the recording of the music of "Picnic at Hainging Rock", "Once upon a time in America" and "Karate Kid", in Australia, in Italy and Hollywood by the Paramount Company.
After 1990 he returns in Romania and continues his concerts and tours in France, Switzerland, and especially in Turkey where he is declared the most popular composer and artist of the XXth century. Author of over 300 works in the folkloric, chamber, choral, vocal, instrumental and symphonic style, Gheorghe Zamfir has a rich activity as a professor at the National University of Music in Bucharest, where it was created the first pan flute section in the world; he continues to give concerts on the most prestigious stages with symphonic and chamber orchestras, in recitals with piano and organ, achieving the status of one of the greatest musicians of the world, and for sure the most complex Romanian artist alive.
After nearly a decade-long absence, Romanian pan flute virtuoso Gheorghe Zamfir returned to Canada in January 2006 for a seven-city tour with TRAFFIC STRINGS quintet . The program included a world premiere: Vivaldi's Four Seasons for PanFlute and string quintet arranged by Lucian Moraru, jazz standards, and well-known favourites. This Master piece was soon after the subject to an album, released by SonArt Records in may 2006.
The repertoire of G.Zamfir is one of the most varied. He contains from baroque and classic composers like Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Telemann, Schubert, Schumann, Puccini, to contemporary known composers like Lennon, McCartney, Billy Joel and Elton John. We must also remember his own compositions, beginning with concerts for orchestra and pan flute, to simple songs reflecting the Romanian popular tradition:
- "Gloria", 1975
- "The breath of time", 1974
- "Colors of autumn"
- "Romantic Impression"(for pan flute and piano), 1988
- "Homage to J.S. Bach" (recorded for Philips with the pianist Georges Reboul, Paris, 1973)
- "Green Waltz"
- "Black Waltz"
- "Lyric Symphony"
Gheorghe Zamfir also published 3 volumes of poetry, 2 volumes of essays, an autobiographical book and had 4 painting exhibitions in the country and abroad. He is also involved in the actions of a foundation having his name, and who serves generous humanitarian and cultural purposes.
Can't Fight The Moonlight
Gheorghe Zamfir Lyrics
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Gonna be with you
And no one's gonna be around
If you think that you won't fall
Well just wait until
Til the sun goes down
Underneath the starlight, starlight
It will steal your heart tonight
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No, you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart
There's no escape from love
Once a gentle breeze
Weaves its spell upon your heart
No matter what you think
It won't be too long
Til you're in my arms
Underneath the starlight, starlight
We'll be lost in the rhythm, so right
Feel it'll steal your heart tonight
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No you can't fight it
No matter what you do
The night is gonna get to you
Don't try then
You're never gonna win
Part of me the starlight, starlight
There's a magical feeling, so right
It will steal your heart tonight
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No
You can try to resist (Try to hide from my kiss)
But you know
Don't you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No, you can't fight it
You can try to resist
You can hide from my kiss
Don't you know, don't you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
The lyrics to Gheorghe Zamfir's "Can't Fight The Moonlight" describe a romantic moment between two people under a starry sky. The singer assures their lover that they cannot resist the magical feeling of the night and the rhythm of the music, and that eventually they will give in to the pull of the moonlight and fall deeply in love. The lyrics speak to the powerful and sometimes irresistible force of love, and the idea that even if we try to resist, once love takes hold it is impossible to fight or escape.
The imagery in the song is vivid and sensual, painting a picture of a romantic evening under the stars. The use of the moonlight as a metaphor for love adds a mystical quality to the lyrics, emphasizing the idea that love is something that is beyond our control. The repetition of the phrase "you know that you can't fight the moonlight" emphasizes the inevitability of love and the idea that we cannot resist its power.
Overall, the lyrics to "Can't Fight The Moonlight" are a celebration of love and the beauty of a romantic, starlit night. They capture the powerful emotions that love can evoke and remind us that no matter how hard we may try, we cannot fight the irresistible pull of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Under a lovers' sky
Beneath the heavens where love is in the air
Gonna be with you
Going to spend time with you
And no one's gonna be around
No one else will be present
If you think that you won't fall
If you believe you won't succumb to love
Well just wait until
Just wait until the moment arrives
Til the sun goes down
Until nightfall
Underneath the starlight, starlight
In the glow of the stars above
There's a magical feeling, so right
A sensation of enchantment and correctness
It will steal your heart tonight
Love will sweep you off your feet this evening
You can try to resist
You can attempt to refuse love's advances
Try to hide from my kiss
Try to evade my affection
But you know
But you are aware
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
You cannot resist falling in love
Deep in the dark
Amidst the shadows
You'll surrender your heart
You will give in to love
No matter what you do
Regardless of your efforts
The night is gonna get to you
You will be affected by the romantic atmosphere
There's no escape from love
You cannot avoid falling in love
Once a gentle breeze
When a tender gust of wind
Weaves its spell upon your heart
Enchants your heart and mind
No matter what you think
Regardless of your beliefs
It won't be too long
It won't take much time
Til you're in my arms
Until we embrace each other
We'll be lost in the rhythm, so right
We'll be swept away by the perfect harmony
Feel it'll steal your heart tonight
Emotions will take hold of your heart tonight
No matter what you do
Regardless of your efforts
You can try to resist
You can attempt to refuse love's advances
Try to hide from my kiss
Try to evade my affection
Part of me the starlight, starlight
I am a part of the starlight in this moment
You can try to resist
You can attempt to refuse love's advances
But you know
But you are aware
Don't you know that you can't fight the moonlight
You cannot resist falling in love
You can try to resist
You can attempt to refuse love's advances
You can hide from my kiss
You can evade my affection
Deep in the dark
Amidst the shadows
You'll surrender your heart
You will give in to love
But you know
But you are aware
No, you can't fight it
You cannot resist love
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
You cannot resist falling in love
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Written by: Diane Warren
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