Smekal, Giselher#

b. Seefeld (Tirol), May 19, 1945, composer and music journalist. Jazz musician (keyboard) in various ensembles. Composes esp. electronic music, elements of improvisation played a special role between 1970 and 1980. Collaborated with M. Zabelka from 1986. Has produced radio programmes for the Austrian broadcasting corporation ORF since 1982. Since 1989 has carried out in-depth investigations of how metallic sounds affect people.