Ohio's Casual Participant is the brainchild of songwriter, composer, and audio engineer Thomas J Cappel. His original music has been placed in over 400 TV/Film productions (The Vampire Diaries, In the Dark, Pawn Stars, etc.). Over the past 15 years, Thomas has an extensive catalog of non-exclusive music available. Genres include Rock, Folk, Punk, Alternative, and Indie. The Casual Participant catalog is his most recent work alongside mighty talent musicians Michael Hensley (vocals), Mark Becknell (drums), and Joseph Mitchell (vocals, cello)
Super catchy Folk Rock tune with a classic vibe and soaring vocal. Features pedal steel and a solid groove. Reminiscent of 70s & 80s era classic rock. Bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Works well for a break up scene or when a character is moving on. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Lively and upbeat Folk Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Would work great in a scene with a lot of action. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Would be great for a triumphant scene where a character has a great improvement or achievement. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Melodic Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Avoiding confrontation. Great for any busy scene with a lot of action or movement Uplifting and positive feel. Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Great for a quiet, sad, or emotional scene. Contemplative and introspective. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Tropical island tune with a chill vibe. Atmospheric featuring steel drum. Sounds like Jimmy Buffet. Would be great for a beach scene or any scene where people are having fun! Male Vocals, Pop, Tropical Rock
Psychedelic 60s rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Love, romance, and relationships. Would be great in any scenes with family or friends experiencing moments of joy, togetherness, or celebration. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Melodic Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Love. Would be great in any scenes with family or friends experiencing moments of joy, togetherness, or celebration. Ideal for any scenes with family or friends experiencing moments of joy, togetherness, or celebration. Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Good fit for a scene with a lot of emotion, reminiscing, or moments of sadness/depression. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Rock Ballad with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Great fit for a sentimental scene between family, friends, or lovers. A sense of sadness and loss. Breaking up. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Melodic Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Would fit great on any scene when someone is working on self improvement. Working out, studying, or striving for excellence. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Hypnotic Acoustic Rock tune with a pulsing beat and orchestral feel. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Great fit for any serious scenes or life changing moments. Determined and self reflective. Male Vocals, Rock, Acoustic Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Perfect fit for any tender moments between family, friends, or lovers. Missing someone. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Melodic Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Would fit any motivational scene with people running or working out. Determination and the ability to get after it! Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
Calming Acoustic Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Would work great for any sentimental scenes between lovers, family, or friends. Touching and calming. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
Folk Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Bluegrass, and Punk. Would fit great on any scenes with a lot of action and movement. Fun and quirky! Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Pop Punk/Rock tune with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. 90s. Great for a scene when someone is trying to accomplish a goal or achieve success. Motivational and upbeat. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Lively Rock n Roll with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Love and romance. Great for a romantic scene or scene with a lot of movement and action. Swirling guitars with a positive vibe! Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Indie Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Rock, Folk, and Alternative Music. Sounds like Smashing Pumpkins and the 90s. Would be a great soundtrack for a happy and lighthearted scene or commercial. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Would be great for an intimate scene or commercial that needs a peaceful vibe. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Folk Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Song about home. Would be great on any scene of someone coming home or any film involving the state of Ohio. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Rock ballad with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Alternative, Rock, and Indie. Would be a great soundtrack to a sad scene or someone going through trying times. Dark, but triumphant build. Male Vocals, Rock, Melodic Rock
Calm Country tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Great fit for a scene or film where a couple is falling in love, settling down, or raising a family. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Folk Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Nice song for a scene where a character is working through something personally. The human condition. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Would couple perfectly with a scene portraying friendship, love, and everyday life. Very sentimental. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Country Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Sounds like Wilco, Son Volt, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Fun Country tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Classic feel featuring guitar and banjo. Sounds John Prine, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings. Would make a great soundtrack for any lighthearted or comedic scene. Self deprecating humor. Southern United States/Western. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Folk Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Great for a scene where there is a lot of fun or excitement happening. Letting go and moving on. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Perfect for any sentimental moment between friends, family, or lovers. Great for a peaceful nature scene. Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Country Rock with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Sounds like Wilco, Son Volt, and John Prine. Would be great for a driving or bar scene. Country and Western with a lively groove. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Pop punk with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Rock, Alternative, and Punk. Sounds like Green Day, Blink 182, and the Ramones. Perfect for a scene with a lot of action, high energy, and movement. Male Vocals, Rock, Adult Alternative
Lively Rock/Punk tune with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Punk, Rock, and Folk. Perfect for a scene with a lot of action, high energy, and movement. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Alternative Rock ballad with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Atmospheric, dramatic, and dreamy. Perfect for a scene with a triumphant, uplifting, or emotional moment. Good fit for a scene when a character is going through adversity. Male Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Perfect for a mournful, sad, or intimate scene. Would pair well with a nature scene. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Folk Rock / Indie with an emotional vocal and catchy melodies. Big guitars and drums. Elements of Americana, Rock, and Folk. Sounds like U2 and has an 80s feel. Would pair great with a scene where people are having fun or going on a journey. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Calming Singer-Songwriter tune with a peaceful & laid back vibe. Atmospheric featuring a soft emotional vocal. Sounds like Iron & Wine, The Decemberists. Perfect for any peaceful scene in nature or sentimental moments between friends, lovers, or family. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
Upbeat Christmas song with a happy and uplifting vibe. Featuring catchy melodies on guitar and bells. Would be the perfect soundtrack for any holiday scene or commercial. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Acoustic
Upbeat Christmas song with a happy and uplifting vibe. Featuring catchy melodies on guitar and bells. Would be the perfect soundtrack for any holiday scene or commercial. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Pop
Upbeat Christmas Rock/Punk song with a happy and uplifting vibe. Featuring catchy melodies on guitar and bells. Would be the perfect soundtrack for any holiday scene or commercial. Sounds like Green Day, The Ramones, or Blink 182. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Rock
Feel good Christmas Rock with a Punk pop vibe. Featuring bells, big guitars, and an upbeat tempo. Would be a great soundtrack for a happy Holiday scene. Fun and festive. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Rock
Feel good Christmas Rock with a Punk pop vibe. Featuring bells, big guitars, and an upbeat tempo. Would be a great soundtrack for a happy Holiday scene. Fun and festive. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Rock
Feel good Tropical Christmas song with a beach-y island vibe. Featuring bells, synth, and a bouncy groove. Would be a great soundtrack for a happy Holiday scene. Fun and festive. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Tropical
