GIDEON PREISS

Gideon Preiss is a Melbourne-based pianist, composer, producer, engineer and mixer whose distinctive musical voice can be heard across a wide range of recordings.

A founding member of the beloved indie band Husky, Gideon has co-written and co-produced five critically acclaimed albums, including one nominated for an ARIA Award. His latest work, The Lonely Hotelier, which marks a return to his roots as a solo pianist, is an introspective collection that delves into themes of longing, nostalgia and quiet melancholy. Blending richness with simplicity, the album invites listeners into a dreamlike, bittersweet inner world.

Gideon’s compositions extend beyond the studio to film and television. He has scored documentaries and short films, and is currently working on the upcoming feature film Song of Songs, set for release in 2026.

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