Simon Daum

Born on June 23, 1980, in Freiburg, Germany, Simon Daum is a contemporary classical pianist, composer, and orchestrator known for his evocative, emotionally resonant piano melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. Raised as the youngest of eight children in a deeply musical family in Buchenbach, Daum was drawn to the instrument almost as soon as he could walk, attempting to compose his own melodies by the age of three. Though his parents enrolled him in formal piano lessons around age eight, traditional instruction held little appeal for him, as he preferred creating new pieces over practicing existing scores. A brief trial with the trumpet met a similar fate, but a pivotal turning point arrived around age 11 when he discovered the music of American pianist Jon Schmidt. Inspired by Schmidt’s expressive style, Daum committed fully to pursuing music, developing a distinct sound frequently compared to neoclassical and cinematic artists like Ludovico Einaudi, Yann Tiersen, and Thomas Newman. He particularly admires Newman’s ability to build profound emotional nuance through simple, unpretentious arrangements, and while his own catalog ranges from ambient piano to full orchestral arrangements, the piano remains the emotional core of nearly all his compositions. Over the course of his career, Daum has released multiple studio albums, including Of One Heart, accumulating dozens of original tracks centered on peace, reflection, and inspiration. Expanding beyond solo piano, he has also arranged dynamic soundtracks and scored theatrical productions, such as a musical based on the life of Rudolf Steiner. Today, living and working in Kirchzarten, Germany, Daum continues to approach composition with a simple, unifying philosophy: to create uplifting, peaceful music that brings clarity and joy to his listeners.