Technical education

Daniel Bark, born in 1975 in Wuppertal, studied computer science and electrical engineering at the University of Dortmund. From an early age, he was fascinated by the creative possibilities of sound and image. His final thesis at the Chair of Graphical Systems focused on the visualization of music – an early example of his interdisciplinary approach.

Artistic Background

Daniel Bark’s musical journey began in early childhood. At the age of seven, he started classical piano lessons and soon developed a passion for improvisation and composing his own music. He later studied music at the University of Dortmund and electronic composition at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, influenced by jazz, improvised, and experimental music. However, his most formative learning experiences have always come from playing with other musicians and engaging deeply with his instrument.

Interdisciplinary Focus

Today, Daniel Bark combines his musical background with his technical expertise. As a software developer specializing in audio and music technology, he creates innovative tools, interactive sound systems, and applications at the intersection of art and programming.

Publications

2022 Album CD „FLOW – eight flowing piano pieces“

Valve Records

2019 Album CD „THE SOUL OF WATER – seven pieces for solo piano“

Valve Records

2019 Album CD „Ritual Bass“

Recording for Marvin's elektronic album

2009 Album CD „Bin ich Arbeit?“ from the play of the same name

Trommelfell Records, distributed by Verdi

2008 Album CD „Piratenjazz“ with the band Die Jazzpiraten

Pieces from the popular living room concerts

2007  Piece „Night and Day“ with the bluesharp player Uwe Roller

Published on the sampler Some Fine Harmonica Playin

2003 Album CD „Everything Must Be Destroyed“ from the band Uncle Ho

Sony Columbia, Germany 2003

2003 Single CD „All Must Be Destroyed“ from the band Uncle Ho

Sony Columbia, Germany 2003

2002 Album CD “Introducing Drive” with the singer Michael Naeyaert

Frogteeth Music, Californien 2002

2002 Album CD „Wide Awake“ from the band Heyday

Virgin, Deutschland 2002

2002 Single CD „Could Be Day Could Be Night“ from the band Heyday

Winner of the MTV newcomer promotion 2002, Virgin Deutschland 2002

2002 Album CD „Frieden ist Heilig“

An intercultural project with the young Koran singer Hasan Akca and the ney player Murat Cakmaz

2001 Single CD „All I Know“ from the band Uncle Ho

Sony Columbia, Germany 2001

2001 Album CD „Soma“ from the band April Daze

netMusicZone Records, Hindelang 2001

2000 CD „Blue in Green“ for the concert series of the same name in Ada/ Wuppertal

Distributed by Ada und Mare e.V., Wuppertal 2000

2000 Audio cassette „Märchen für Kinder“

The German-Turkish actor Vedat Erincin tells fairy tales from all over the world, distributed by the Wupper Theater, Wuppertal 2000

2000 Single CD „Come On Come Clean“ from the band Uncle Ho

Sony Columbia, Germany 2000

2000 Album CD and vinyl „Show Them What You Are Made Of“ from the band Band Uncle Ho

Sony Columbia, Germany 2000