Porcelain
1999
Songwriters:
Moby (Richard Melville Hall). Producers: Moby.
Full mix
Drums
Electronic Drum Kit
Drums
Percussion
Bass
Electric Bass
Keys
Piano
Keys
String Section
Keys
Synthesizer
Keys
Strings Section Rev
Vocals
Vocals Loop
Vocals
Backing Vocals
Vocals
Lead Vocals
“Porcelain” is one of Moby’s most iconic downtempo tracks, defined by its delicate piano motif, understated electronic textures, and a sense of fragile intimacy. Built around minimal rhythmic elements and spacious production, the song conveys vulnerability, longing, and emotional suspension. Released on Play, the track became emblematic of the album’s crossover success, helping bring ambient and downtempo electronica into mainstream consciousness at the turn of the millennium. Its restrained beauty and cinematic calm have made “Porcelain” a lasting reference point for electronic music that prioritizes mood, space, and emotional resonance.