SongVault Artist Profile

Martin Gabriel

A tennis racket…this was Martin Gabriel’s first guitar as a child with an undeniable pull towards music. Martin Gabriel, also known as Martin Gabriel Case, has come a long way from the 5 year old that dreamt of stardom in the music world. His talent lies in singing, playing guitar and writing personal, beautifully vulnerable songs that are inspired by his own life and experiences, which, are anything but ordinary as the adopted, youngest of 11 children. Gabriel’s acoustic/indie rock style possesses a kind of pop sensibility, lending his music to diverse audiences. His melodic sound is similar to Pete Yorn, Elliot Smith, The Fray and the like. His influences are vast, ranging from Nirvana, The Beatles, Smashing Pumpkins and Pink Floyd. He attended the Musician’s Institute of Technology and developed the confidence to record his talent. Gabriel has released several CD’s, including some that were composed with his former groups, Medium Shake and Juicebox. His most recent works include Leftover Lies, an EP Blind the Sun and his first full-length solo CD due out this year, Nothing Held Back. He has shot a music video for “Blind the Sun” and is looking forward to shooting for his other songs in near future. This talented musician is not only productive in the studio, but he also loves to perform live. His stages are mainly in the LA area, along with time spent touring up the pacific coast to Bellingham, WA. Gabriel hopes to make a global musical journey in the near future allowing him to reach, touch and inspire his listeners. Other career goals include utilizing television and film to deliver his music to listeners’ worldwide. The message Gabriel would like to send to his fans is “I am compelled to speak freely, be it about love or pain...although it is hard to tell which is which at times…music is therapy and I hope to reach and inspire others through mine. “ You can check out Gabriel's music at martingabriel.com or myspace.com/martingabriel