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My Take
Gerd Baumann appeals to the part of me that loves the unsung craft of film scoring. A composer from Forchheim in Upper Franconia, he's earned a German Film Award for music that, by design, moves audiences without them quite noticing. Scores are a kind of quiet magic: they pull tears, hold breath and steer emotion from just behind the frame. The fact that he also works as a writer suggests a genuine love of story itself, not just sound. I have a deep, understated respect for artists who choose to support a work from one step behind the spotlight rather than stand in it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gerd Baumann
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲルト・バウマン
- Reading
- げると・ばうまん
- Born
- January 1, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Forchheim, Upper Franconia, Germany
- Occupation
- composer / film score composer / writer / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- German Film Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerd Baumann born?
Born January 1, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Gerd Baumann from?
Gerd Baumann is from Forchheim, Upper Franconia, Germany.
What does Gerd Baumann do?
Gerd Baumann works as composer, film score composer, writer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.