Ian Aisling is a composer set out to create emotionally resonant music — always in search of creating and sharing a feeling called frisson; a thrill-induced shiver.

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario of Canada, Ian has been writing original music from the moment he first played the piano back in 1998. His parents put him into piano lessons from a young age, where he naturally adapted to the instrument and began to experiment musically. In 2003, Ian experienced his first video game; Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES, and completely fell in love with the soundtrack. From that point on, Ian spent much of his free time at the piano deciphering impactful music he heard through films and video games by ear— taking apart his favourite sections, and restructuring them into new arrangements with his own creative twist. This marked the beginning of Ian’s improvisational development and sparked his fascination with music, ultimately leading him down the beautiful and mystical path of music composition.

By 2012, Ian began formally recording and structuring his music creations by integrating his piano playing with digital music software. He began studying jazz in 2013 after realizing that his natural tendencies aligned heavily with the improvisational mindset of formal jazz training. And by 2014, Ian enrolled in the Mohawk College Jazz & Contemporary Music Program, graduating in 2017 with an outstanding final recital ensemble performance, featuring all original music. Not too long after, Ian debuted his first official virtual music release titled Light Through The Trees, marking the start of his composing career.

Today, Ian’s creative ventures have grown into an abundant catalogue of high-quality music, spanning 8 EPs, 19 LPs, and 3 OSTs - over 300 compositions and counting. Each of his projects represent a unique world of sound, ranging from; solo piano improvisations, songwriting, electronica, alternative, orchestral-hybrid, and contemporary works. His combined diversity of musical interests result in a rich portfolio of genre-defining music, drawing from several corners of musical styles. Much of his released music continues to attract the likes of filmmakers, video game developers, and other marvellous creators around the world. As a result, hundreds of his compositions have been licensed for use independently, and through the platforms of reputable licensing partners. In light of this, Ian wholeheartedly offers his skills as a composer to pair with visual media for those who resonate with his sound.

As a collaborator, Ian has worked professionally with other artists through several different music-related roles, working at one point or another as an: arranger, producer, music inscriber, piano teacher, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, and even as a piano technician — adding up to a diverse range in musicality and a valuable understanding of music creation and recording fundamentals. Over time, this combination of experiences pointed back to music composition as Ian’s primary goal - initially driven by a love for impactful, beautiful, and epic music; inspired by emotionally rich scores and cinematic storytelling.

Ian Aisling is also a pianist and performing musician, known for his wide palette of genres and richly improvised textures. Ian has performed as a solo pianist at countless public & private events throughout his hometown, including sessions with the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH). He has been the longtime keyboardist for the alternative funk band Junestone since 2018. Ian has also performed live-streams of his music creation process on Twitch; encouraging a relaxed, playful, and sometimes educational environment for his viewers. Live performance remains an important extension of his compositional voice and musical language.

Ian continues to create original music, be it though the exploration of new mediums, collaborations with musicians, and live performances; all through an endless spectacle of delightful curiosity.