Stephan Moccio creates music that feels like a private conversation between a pianist and his instrument. His sound is defined by an extreme intimacy, often achieved through close-miking techniques that capture the mechanical 'imperfections' of the piano: the soft thud of the felt, the creak of the stool, and the gentle click of the keys. It is a warm, enveloping experience that strips away the grandeur of the concert hall in favor of a bedroom-studio vulnerability.
What distinguishes Moccio from his neoclassical peers is his background as a world-class pop songwriter. While the arrangements are minimalist and classical in form, they possess a melodic clarity and emotional directness inherited from his work with global superstars. He understands how to resolve a phrase in a way that feels both inevitable and deeply moving, avoiding the aimless wandering sometimes found in ambient piano music.
Begin with 'Tales of Solace' or 'Lionheart' to experience his most refined solo work. These albums serve as perfect companions for moments requiring mental clarity or emotional grounding. It is music designed not to demand your attention, but to reward it whenever you choose to lean in.
Stephan Moccio is a Canadian composer, producer, pianist, arranger, conductor and recording artist. He co-wrote and co-produced the two end credit songs for Fifty Shades of Grey and its soundtrack: "Earned It" (The Weeknd) and "I Know You" (Skylar Grey), with the former being nominated for Best R&B Song and Best Song Written For Visual Media at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, and Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards. He also was a producer on the Weeknd's album Beauty Behind the Madness, which was nominated for Album Of The Year at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. Moccio co-wrote Celine Dion's hit "A New Day Has Come" with Aldo Nova, which reached and held the number one spot on the Billboard AC Chart for a record-breaking 21 weeks. He also co-wrote Miley Cyrus' single "Wrecking Ball" from her 2013 studio album Bangerz. For the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Moccio co-wrote the theme song “I Believe” performed by Nikki Yanofsky. He has collaborated with a diverse roster of artists including Avril Lavigne and Andrea Bocelli as a songwriter, musician and producer.
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