Biography
Mark Bulmer is a self-taught pianist, composer, performer, and producer of original solo piano music for TV, film, video games, soundtracks, and content - including YouTube history channels with millions of views. As a recording artist, he has released five original solo piano albums, the latest being Imperium in March 2025.
Mark's early focus was on chess, which he learned at just six years of age. He won numerous adult open tournaments and multi-board exhibition games, well on the path to pursuing it as a career. However, at 13 he stopped playing altogether to concentrate on soccer. A prolific goalscorer at youth and academy level, he was scouted by professional English teams. But a serious injury at 19 ended any career prospects, so he moved to Florida to have surgery and attend college.
To cope with the frustration of surgery and rehabilitation, he began teaching himself the piano. Within weeks, he was composing and memorizing original works, guided entirely by instinct and meditation. He soon started performing at weddings and prestigious hotels, including The Peabody, The Plaza, and The Buena Vista Palace, where he held a six-night-per-week residency for three years. He also performed at the Napoleon in Rome and Bechstein in New York City.
He has been the subject of several articles and interviews, including Jam Magazine, Lifestyle Magazine, and most recently as a special guest on Europe's One World Music Radio, where two of his piano solos, Rubicon and Spellbound, entered the Top 40 (March 2025). Although he is often likened to George Winston, his personal music taste is diverse, ranging from classical to progressive metal. His biggest influences are Mozart and Pink Floyd, while his favorite bands include Tool, Opeth, and Gojira.
Beyond music, he is passionate about sports, weightlifting, shooting, and mixed martial arts. He has also written satire for various media. An autodidact polymath and avid reader, he has lifelong fascinations with Roman history, philosophy, quantum mechanics, and simulation theory.
