GIDEON PREISS

Gideon Preiss is a Melbourne-based pianist, composer, producer, engineer and mixer whose distinctive sound can be heard on countless recordings.

As a founding member of the much loved band Husky, Gideon has co-written and co-produced five critically acclaimed albums, including one ARIA nominated record.

Recently, he has embarked on a deeply personal journey of solo piano composition, exploring his long lasting connection to the instrument.

His latest project, The Lonely Hotelier, is a collection of solo piano works that offer a glimpse into the dreamy, melancholic, and bittersweet inner world of the composer. The album reflects themes of longing, alienation and nostalgia. The result is a captivating listening experience, blending richness with simplicity.

Gideon's has written for film and television, scoring for documentaries and short films. He is currently working on the feature film ‘Song Of Songs’ due for release in 2025.

Recently, he joined the esteemed team at Woodstock Studios, contributing his engineering, composition, and arranging talents to a diverse range of projects recorded in the world-class facility.

In addition to his solo work, Gideon is a founding member of The Bashevis Singers and Di Farborgene Khalyastre ("The Hidden Group"), a collective blending Yiddish poetry, music, and art into innovative new forms. He is also a core member of the underground cult band Jazz Party.