I learned on my own to play the guitar at the age of 7, one year after I listened for the first time to "Can't buy me love" many years after the Beatles had already split. My father, Johann Giel, who used to play 4 different instruments and passed away at the end of March 2010, was the one who introduced me to music and Simon & Garfunkel and showed me the first 4 accords. My uncle Friedel not only bought me my first guitar when I was 6 years old but also bought me all my records and enabled me to experience the full Beatle mania tidal wave. We used to play for hours Blues, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry (Friedel on the Piano, little EM on the guitar). The most important lesson he taught me is that I can overcome every hurdle in life as long as my 6 strings are around and as long I keep a great sense of humor. The Beatles had a tremendous impact on me even though my style has nothing in common with the Beatles sound. Nevertheless, listening to the Beatles and reading about George Harrison was the other reason why I learned to play. Up to this day I have never taken lessons and tried to come up with my own style. The most important thing is loving one’s own music and being able to send messages and express emotions even without lyrics. I will never forget my two years in Denmark with my friends Oddel (Thorsten), Duke (Juergen), Per and all my Danish friends, We played 24/7 our version of Punk, Rockabilly, New Wave in Viborg. After my return to Germany I became guitar player of the legendary "Subway Riders" and started an amazing journey of 6 years of touring, composing, playing together, huge gigs, large crowds, best fans in the world and spending millions of hours in our favorite home, the band room. Markus (Drums), Michael (lead guitar), Joerg (Singer), Guido (Keyboards), Marc (Bass) and I (EM) will keep all the good memories in our hearts forever. I still dream that one day will have a re-union gig (either in Oberhausen or the big apple, or both). After my move to New York City and leaving the Riders I retired from playing for several years but decided at the end of June 2008 to finally record all the songs which I had in my head for too long. Accordingly, I composed, recorded and mixed about 250 songs within 4 years. My songs are the result of the inspiration of the most wonderful people one can meet in a lifetime, and god's blessing, I am grateful.... and enlightened. During the past year I recorded all my music with a TASCAM, while using Cakewalk and Soundforge to add sounds. I am still playing a Yamaha Acoustic-Electric GuitarFGX730SCA for most of the time. At this moment I focus exclusively on studio recording. If there is any venue near New York City interested in having me, please send me a message to my email. In the interim all my music is dedicated to the people will always be important to me, family and friends from all over the world. Johann Giel IS and always will be alive! All the best EM GIEL contact info:emgiel17@gmail.com
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Two Silo Complex
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4/2/2016 10:23:00 AM
Thank you for adding Shadows in the Midst to your station and your comments. You Rock!
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Two Silo Complex
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3/15/2016 2:29:32 PM
Hi Em,
Thanks for stopping by my page and your support. My comments were more about my own doubts that I have in myself rather than anything you ever said. Sometimes I have trouble accepting compliments that's on me not on you. It's supporters like you that help me believe my efforts are not wasted.
Hope you check out my new version of lime translucent metal mashup I think you would dig it.
Thanks again it means a lot.
TSC
Ken
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Two Silo Complex
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3/1/2016 9:04:09 AM
Hi Em,
I wanted to thank you for your comments on my music. I really appreciate it man.
TSC,
Ken
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Two Silo Complex
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3/1/2016 9:04:01 AM
Hi Em,
I wanted to thank you for your comments on my music. I really appreciate it man.
TSC,
Ken
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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1/30/2016 1:26:44 PM
Much love and Kudos to you Marcus
We never forget our friends
in Music
Rob
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John Myles
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8/20/2014 10:36:23 AM
Hey Em, Love Streets of New York. I live and play here in the city, live in Queens- we should hook up sometime. Peace, JM
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Slimdog Productions
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7/15/2013 10:15:51 AM
Very beautiful dedication to Trayvon. Just beautiful.
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Magnetfisch
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12/21/2011 7:31:57 AM
you're welcome, EM! best wishes for 2012 and have a marvellous Christmas, too!
Magnetfisch
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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12/18/2011 2:19:14 PM
Marcus-we are blessed to be in the company of artists of your free spirit and calibre!
We will support all our friends in the new year as we rip into 2012
Merry Xmas
Rob and the Silverwooders
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Ensemble Instant Music
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7/24/2011 6:50:18 PM
Thank you so much, EM Giel, for your kind words and your warm voice on your refreshing songs ...
Best wishes
JL
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Stoneman
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4/6/2011 5:23:16 PM
EM,
Thanks so much for your kind message of congrats and also for your great musical and otherwise contributions to this music community. You Rock!
Stoneman
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denise cascione
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12/22/2010 7:20:45 PM
Merry Christmas!
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Stoneman
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12/13/2010 7:57:36 PM
Thank you so much! You have a wonderful holiday season also!
Stoneman
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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11/23/2010 3:23:52 PM
Marcus
Thanks for the positive comments, we are fans of your style and ethics,and you are the top artist at IAC -so we are not alone with our view!!!
cheers Rob
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Magnetfisch
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11/5/2010 8:50:25 AM
Hello EM,
thank you very much for your comments and for adding Ex-On to your station!
I will add your song "Don't Take My Soul (Rock Vers.)" tomorrow
Best wishes
Tim, Magnetfisch
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