Stephen started playing piano at the age of 6. But Baseball and DRUMS were really his interest. But his Mom won out and bought a spinet piano instead of a drum kit. His favorite record back then was Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Ball’s of Fire” which he could play every note. He’s happy his Mom won!
His debut album, "VERTIGO", debuted at #3 on the World New Age Top 100 Chart and was picked as one the Top 10 albums of the year by prominent New Age reviewers. His follow up album, entitled "Follow The Mist", was a 1st round GRAMMY ballot choice for BEST NEW AGE ALBUM of the year in 2009 and in the same year FTM won the BEST INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM for piano in the Lifestyle Music Awards. He has been awarded numerous Telly awards, International Film & TV Festival & RIM awards.
Stephen’s roots include seeing the Beatle’s perform on Ed Sullivan TV Show as a child. By the age of 15, ROCK & JAZZ music became his passion. He frequented local Norfolk, VA jazz clubs where his piano hero, Joe Jones, had a jazz trio.
Stephen has paid his dues playing guitar and keyboards in popular cover bands in the Virginia Beach, VA resorts and other east-coast U.S. clubs. He’s produced over 2000 tracks for his original music libraries, composed national TV jingles, worked with some of the best music library’s in the world. His music has been used in productions for CSI Miami, MTV, Reba, 20/20, Access Hollywood, 7th Heaven, Most Wanted, 700 Club, Everybody Loves Raymond, 48 Hours, What Not To Wear, Survivor, The Gilmore Girls and many others. Stephen's music has been heard throughout the world.
Musical influences include Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Ramsey Lewis, Jimmy Smith, Keith Jarrett, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream among many others. But like all talened artist's Stephen has his own sound that you'll want to listen to again and again.
Stephen comments on this new collaboration with Seay . . .
"I am thrilled to have the extraordinarily beautiful voice of Seay grace my compositions and arrangements."
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With her distinct voice and evocative sound Seay has gained prominence as both a musician and musical ambassador.
Though American born and raised in the Northern Virginia - Washington DC area, her early childhood years were spent being exposed to the world’s cultures and traveling with her army family, which led her to the Orient (Korea and Japan), and later studying in Spain and the United Kingdom. It was while living in London and studying art at The Sotheby's Institute that her music and artistry began singing on demos and recordings in London's music scene.
Originating evocative vocals, celestial production and songs with universal themes, the beauty of Seay's music has drawn listeners from across the globe. Seay has released 3 albums in the World New Age genre, with her music being heard on satellite and on radio around the world. Seay is a regular addition to Sirius Spa channel and Music Choice Soundscapes. Her debut album '1 Voice' was named a Top 10 album of the year on the World New Age Top 100 chart with selections featured on the launch of XM's HD Surround. Her seasonal album 'A Winter Blessing' reached #4 on the World New Age Top 100 Chart , was nominated for a lifestyle music award for best seasonal album and named amongst Michael Debbage Of Mainly Piano's top 30 albums of the last decade. Her inspirational single "All Around The World" celebrating those common ties that join us, has been a part of the opening ceremonies of World Peace Day, Project Peace on Earth's Musical Prayer For Peace, December 25, 2011, and the theme song for Project Peace On Earth's 'Free All' concert simulcast December 25, 2012, live From Bethlehem, Palestine.
Seay has also worked on projects for Annie Lennox, Elaine Paige, and Country Artist Clay Walker. Her voice will be heard in the upcoming epic song 'Can You Hear Our Prayers' from the film 'Alone Yet Not Alone' co-produced with country artist Clay Walker and scored by William Ross. The film is slated for theatrical release in early 2014. Seay currently makes her home in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a Musical Ambassador with Project Peace on Earth in Los Angeles, a voting member of Naras and a Sesac affiliated Writer and Publisher (Tuscan Sun Music).
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