The Spiel

This video was shot around 1994. It was the spiel at my renaissance festivals.
My flutes are now only available on line at eriktheflutemak...
I can be reached at [e-mail].
See you in the Fluture!
Erik the flutemaker

[@scruffy7697]

This dude is the Bob Ross of Wooden Flutes.

[@James-en1ob]

My thoughts exactly

[@ultrasilver]

Brilliant. 20 years later and still brilliant.

[@falaicha]

*_Bigger the flute, deep-out the toot, the deeper the toot, the more the loot.._* awesome flute quote.. ;0) *_You collect the flute, I collect the loot!!_* very deep indeed!

[@shizamza]

This man needs a tv show

[@jimmycryptids]

This is 8 years old and still amazing :D

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Actually 22 years old : )

[@therhino1990]

+Erik The Flutemaker wow you still look the same age just a few greys in the beard

[@VasuKadambi1]

A master flute maker, an inspired flute player, a natural poet and an Oscar level actor and comedian all rolled in one genius. Impossible to stop watching this spiel halfway !

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

You made me smile! Thanks Col. PK! Erik the flutemaker

[@VasuKadambi1]

You made my day with your reply !!!

[@BringCosby]

​​@@ErikTheFlutemakerCom He's totally right, though. This video was incredible. You could have made a top-notch performer in the entertainment industry, with points on your contracts and a multi-million-dollar quote. Or at least a public-access TV show!

[@jamesart9]

Brilliant. Educational very funny. You be one talented guy.

[@agnieszkamichaowska4793]

I have no idea if you read it one day, but I really hope so you do. The fact that you create beautifully sounding flutes is obvious. But there is much more hidden in this story. I want you to know, I consider you an artist and a man of culture in every way. It's how you sneak your acting skills, weave various cultural themes and symbols, deserve for... I have no words. I think you have a beautiful soul. I would like to have such self-confidence someday. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills and sense of humor in such a fascinating way. Good bless you!

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Such sweet words. Thank you, may the world blossom with kindness. Erik

[@Yourbosskid]

How inspiring to see a genius at work and play!

[@asnfhtmlzxsje274]

Master ,master u r a genius who also knows how to entertain

[@MsGoldenTigerDragon]

We need teachers/educators like you. :D

[@thatonetotalgeek7419]

Like please

[@patches_kitty]

That One Total Geek haha 2 years and no likes

[@lauraswan8647]

I've been watching your KZbin's. Very captivating and educational..

[@Phophrit]

This reminds me of Ron Burgandy. Definitely a favorite for me now. I play the Native American flute but I don't think I could play such a variety.

[@vallikencorvuskane4556]

I find you absolutely fabulous and will choose a few to learn..

[@papasspudz]

Erik is the best ever!

[@XoxoTTe]

First video of Eric i came across and i was hooked

[@Arcterion]

This is one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. :D Bravo, good sir.

[@TheSteelpony]

Best...spiel...ever!!! Two thumbs up.

[@PanRiddle1]

Simply amazing!

[@conansastalker]

Cedar city Utah does a Renaissance festival every july. sadly it is loosing its renaissance touch....... we need more people like you to come and make it fun.

[@oddballtherighteous6681]

Id give you two likes if I could, 1 for the description of flutes, and two for the Curly impression of certainly.

[@Slowdeepbreath]

Absolutely brilliant! Fun and informative. A master at work :)

[@Jazzfreak7]

You sir, are profoundly entertaining, educational, and funny!

[@gastonochoa4321]

So entertaining-awesome, and so fun!

[@vampav8trix]

Awsome!! Very entertaining. I am going to have to get one of your great flutes.

[@brb9568]

Damn, 12 years ago, this is news to me. Nice tunes, memes and informative.

[@puravidaot]

I stopped everything I was doing to watch this entire video!! amazing

[@yoda12439]

Love this guy

[@KawauMusic]

So absolutely amazing - this video is just awesome!

[@PhauxTheFox]

After all these years I found this again! :D

[@andre1onate]

pretty amazing how you are so talented...both musically & comically..

[@olemann77]

This was so excellent cant believe i havent seen it before

[@marcosPRATA918]

Um trabalho impressionante, além é claro da bela sonoridade do flautista.

[@rahbeat9785]

Thanks for all the samples ! ;) amazing video all around

[@robinsonshymalan4527]

Greeting in the name of christ, good day bro erik.Thi is Robinson from malaysia,singapore. you are too good, praise to God for his wonderfull gift. i love flute.soon wana play for my church in malaysia.i lov yr sax,its cool, handy. but i love yr rush hour too.pls advice which is good for church.thank you brother. If you by any chance come to singapore or malaysia, pls let me know. GOD bless you brother

[@MOJOJAPAWATHA]

Erik, this is the most entertaining vid I've viewed on utube; I'm trying to make a native flute but I'll b sure to visit your site FIRST. THANKS for your sharing and FANTASTIC sense of humor, dude!

[@passage2enBleu]

Pure Genius. Bravo Maestro!

[@steensusini]

Played organ when i was 8 until 16.. then just the harp.. and mostly sing my music.. and listens - i wonder what The Flute Maker would recommend. Tried hard to learn guitar - my brain simply does not work that way - although i am an abstract person - i simply never got beond beginners chords. then i gave my guitar to my daughter - but she´s a drummer and singer gurl. The fine guitar ended in a music school here. I thought about buying a sax from Erik some years ago, i LOVE the sound.. especially the deper saxes.. but i never dared.. I lived in many different parts of the world and admire so many people for their personal style and their skills - now i am 50.. i can sing.. my old skills are rusty and they are not the ones i wanna persew.. any one like me who did something and found a path into playing an instrument? Viking Steen - smiling and with style.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Steen: I recommend visiting Eriktheflutemaker.com and viewing the videos, hearing the flute samples and letting your heart pick a new companion. The Inspired Kiowa Love Flute is a great flute to start with. Regards, Erik

[@mustbe18]

gotta love erik

[@paolaperez1232]

you are amazing !!

[@ashchiutza]

Great charisma, mate! Very interesting info and a lot of fun.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

I used to call it the Wu Wu Rap Bird. One hole in a piece of bamboo blown like a flute. We used to sell them at Kids Days at Fairs. Regards, Erik

[@nich0445]

my guess is that the mouth piece is what gives the "sax-sound" if i may call it that then the bamboo resonate the sound so it get's more volume and more resonation (if it's spelled right) i don't play the sax though

[@alfredoalmeidaalmeida370]

Bom trabalho! Excelentes flautas!

[@squirrelmaster89]

Ordered an end-blown shakuhachi from this gentleman, trying to be patient.... but I CANT WAIT!!!! check out his website definitely one of if not the most legitimate place for bamboo flutes the world over

[@Fiddlinmarci]

love this

[@monstercommenter9587]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏BRAVO! BRAVO! BELLISIMO! BRAVO! I LOVED SIDE TWO!

[@pappyfiddle]

Just under ten minutes! Now that's some Clocken Spiel.

[@dnp562]

Love my Andean Pentatonic Pan Flute in "D" that Erik made me a couple months ago.

[@emaranima7329]

The name of the tune is Greensleves :) I know it because, get this, it is that tune I was listening to as a child that made me want to learn how to play the flute! So funny you asked that question, while I'm here, on your channel, trying to find "The" flute for me :) The original song I was listening to as a child was from Greg Joy - Greensleeves from the Celtic secret album. I highly recommend it. If you could help me identify the flute he uses, I would be so happy and grateful! I don't have much money so I can't get and expensive one but at least I will be able to find a cheap, but similar sounding beginners flute :)

[@737tinman]

you sir..are a genius

[@zacharycoronado6749]

I want the collector's flute!!!!!!!!

[@deborahcharles2978]

Thanks, honey. I love this renaissance man, man!

[@Dirtygaspump]

hmmmmmmmmmmm lovely.

[@Tibor0131]

Yes we need more people like him. Hi is fun to watch. Now where is your shop or web site? Dear Erik..

[@czandrea8]

Igazán változatos a fuvolák palettája. Sok újat láttam most. Köszönöm az élményt. :)

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

+Tiberius J C. Hi Tiberius I am at www.eriktheflutemaker.com my shop is in Davie Florida in South Florida. Sorry for the delay.

[@jophielnicholls276]

brilliant man

[@marrameutorracasta]

excelent!!!

[@thepiedpider12]

I just bought a major scale flute from you :) I'm excited to get it.

[@japanesesen]

SPLENDID!!!!

[@EmperorSand]

13 years old, guys a total g

[@Tricyklist]

Sheer genius!

[@Arvak777]

This is great, I honestly laughed in this video!

[@lindenbug]

this is a very particular kind of comedy

[@jordanpacheco3784]

What happened to his Kiowa love flute videos? Or walking/staff flute videos? And the bamboo forest walk videos? I used to fall asleep to them and I’m trying to reminisce and relax 😅

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Hi Jordan, nice to know some folks actually enjoy my videos to relax and sleep, Ha! Some videos we made private as we no longer make that product. Some videos seem to be hidden by KZbin. It was easier to access before. It became a big advertising machine and it is harder now to find videos that lead someone out of KZbin to a website. KZbin has been great for us. But harder now for us too. A lot of my music is on Soundcloud now and you can get to that list via my website at www.eriktheflutemaker.com All the best. Erik

[@alemendez7297]

regalame uno capo !!! muy loco

[@AaronRash]

Something about this reminds me of Christoph Waltz

[@krabbypatty3644]

awesome

[@fixitfast110]

yous art is awesome me likes how ya rolled it all ups in ta one sweet fun package nice & fascinating : ) boosted me faith in man kind ya has.

[@ibanezxiphos700]

is that a real whistle at 4:55? or a joke like the saxophones. its really cool.

[@leifvejby8023]

The sax invented by the Saxons!?! Didn't know that! ;-)

[@Amirikl1]

"And now... SIDE TWOOO!" ahahahahahaahha! :D Hilarious! This man as funny as he is creative and talented! =)

[@starofeden9277]

very entertaining

[@SJ-wh3id]

The best flutes man ever! Do u sell those beautiful flutes?

[@Playback007able]

really enjoyed all of your presentation...and not a single, obligatory, reference to the "skin" you have in the game. sharing.

[@rezartsy]

lmao this is so funny....omg i want all those flutessss :(

[@parisiennepeople91]

Hi Erik First I have to tell you that I have already one of your "alto bamboo saxes" - (dark & carved; tuned in Bb) and I'm very satisfied with it - it's such a handsome and at the same time charming instrument. Now I'm considering to buy an other one. More specifically: I would like to order the "bariton bamboo sax", but my problem is that i cant find it on your website :( So my question to you is: Do you still produce or have some of them?

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

+parisiennepeople91 When I find the right material I can revisit this again. The perfect bari has a thicker wall for compression of sound. If not it's not worth making them. I am about to post some Bass saxes. Which are recommended for large hands only. Erik

[@denisejames2007]

Really enjoyed the video. What is the flute played just before "the sound of the rain tree", approximately 6:50 in? Thanks.

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

+Denise James I used to call that flute the Collector's Flute or the giant flute.

[@maninthisphatsuit]

maybe U can help me out. I have a bamboo flute that I got from a festival, but I can't tell what type it is. it has 6 holes and 4 holes coming from the top bottom and sides. It says that it was hande made from Nepal. Oh it also had a smaller hole that seems to be to far the finger...tee hee. Help a brother out!

[@hifijohn]

custer favorite hit before he got hit!!!!!

[@bvim75]

how long it takes for an adult learn to play simple songs on the flute?

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

+bvim75 We have an easy song sheet with numbers for the sax and penny whistle. Erik

[@simontollesson2604]

Never knew Bob Ross had a twin brother who played flute

[@RainVine]

well I'm your new fan hahaha!! you still making flutes? this was so funny

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

HI Rain Vine, yup working on 180 flutes this week. In Sept. it will be 50 years of flute making. What a ride. All the best, Erik

[@RainVine]

@@ErikTheFlutemakerCom Can I make a character based of you in my book & movie? (I'm a writer and an animator) you are amazing

[@billtrewly221]

I cant find a bird flute anywhere i would like to buy does anyone know where i could het one?

[@jethdaflip7741]

What's the name of the second flute that was a major, and do you still sell that one? Looking to learn how to play a flute that would be great for a beginner but also has that renaissance feeling to it.

[@climbingfiend86]

where do you get the measurements for all the different styles of flutes?

[@amaurisegoviano6055]

fell in love with that alto bamboo sax, what tuning is that particular one at?

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

My professionally tuned Alto sounding saxes come out in Bb. Have a great day, Erik

[@19JayBro96]

This is hilarious

[@CheifPwnsanoob]

HIGH ENERGY

[@pasqualinodeluca2356]

It seems I saw you in a movie xD

[@caterinacavaliere9059]

Amazing! I love Greensleeves! :)

[@theodoredavis8055]

Hilarious...LMAO...! Excelent floutist to...!

[@KingErikThe3rd]

is he playing into a mic or some,thing or do those really sound that amazing lol...?

[@danhorvath8439]

-_-

[@MrArielMusic]

very funny ))) cool man.

[@4daloveofbass432]

Is the bird flute for sale on your website?

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

When someone buys a flute and asks for one we make them one. If you are local, stop by for one. But most people do not want to pay for it to be shipped so we do not sell them. Regards, Erik

[@matthewyglesias1508]

At first I could have sworn that this was a month python skit

[@apologiamixer]

Ah, yes Jesus is the answer, however He can be glorified on the flute.

[@Amirhosseinkianpour]

I just fell in love with you :D

[@vattenkatt]

Please tell me the name of the first renaissance song! 1:08

[@ErikTheFlutemakerCom]

Green sleeves

[@vattenkatt]

Thank you! :) I really enjoy your music and your videos.

[@ruiwaldete5904]

SHOW TOP

[@Elasciapurgrattar]

I whish he was my dad 😁