Emtidi

The Profile

Emtidi are a German duo formed by Dolly Holmes (Canadian) and Maik Hirschfeldt (German). After meeting in London, they moved to Berlin, recorded a folk debut, and in February 1972 created the acclaimed electro-acoustic album Saat at Dieter Dierks’ studios for the Pilz label under Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser. They were active in the early 1970s and soon dissolved.

Dolly Holmes (Canadian) and Maik Hirschfeldt (German); active in Berlin’s early-’70s scene; recorded Saat (1972) at Dieter Dierks’ studios for Pilz (BASF), associated with Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser; described as “Cosmic Folk.”

Emtidi, the German duo of Dolly Holmes and Maik Hirschfeldt, are praised for the 1972 album Saat, recorded at Dieter Dierks’ studios for the Pilz label. The review highlights its electro-acoustic balance, tracks like Touch the Sun, and signature cosmic folk atmosphere. It notes the duo’s split soon after. Overall judgment is highly favorable.