A talented multi-instrumentalist, Michael Kobayashi of California plays both electric and acoustic guitars, percussion, bass, keyboards, turntables, saxophone, and he programs beats. He got his start playing guitar with Barbara Long, former lead singer from the Grammy-nominated band Hiroshima, and he's worked in such diverse genres as Big Band Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Thrash Metal, Hip Hop, Roots Rock, Funk, and RnB. Michael has scored numerous films, plays, exhibits, a TV projects, including "How War Ends," "The Summoning," and "Ronin Boys."
A few highlights of Michael Kobayashi's career include composing music for "Eyewitness Photojournalist Stan Honda," "Lumpia," and "Horror House on Highway 6." Films he has scored have been shown at numerous festivals, including, Newport, Manhattan, Boston International, NY International, Hollyshorts, Poppy Jasper, Chicago International, Horror Quest, LA Fear, and Fantasy, Riverside, Sacramento, New Filmmaker's, and many others. Michael has recorded and performed with Brenda Wong Aoki, Mark Izu, Sammi, XL Middleton, Alex Wong, Moniquea, Reality Jonez, The South Bay Allstars, and the Rick Hollander Trio. He has also produced albums for Marry Me Judas and southern California Thrash Metal legends Insecticide.
A heavy beat mixed with lush strings and echo drenched guitar. This dark, mysterious and moody track is great for film and television. It will work well with those big expansive scenic shots. Inspired by Hawaii's big wave rider Laird Hamilton. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Inspired by Ry Cooder and the legendary Jaco Pastorius. This track has a haunting piano, eerie slide guitar along with a somber fretless bass. It is great for a scene where someone is contemplating something big and potentially dangerous. It is moody and atmospheric. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Field recording taken on the Amazon River in Peru at night. There were no signs of civilization in site. You can feel the bugs crawling on your sweaty skin. Ambience Sound Effects, Jungle ambience
Traditional Chinese instruments fused with a funky electro dance beat, strings and guitars. This is great as club music or for action and adventure scenes. You almost feel as if you are in the middle of a John Woo action flick. It takes you to the danger, extravagance and decadence of Macau. Instrumental, Chinese Music, Chinese Electronica & Dance
Island style reggae brah! Big beat with ukulele and big bass. Hang out, dance, drink and enjoy life. This catchy groove makes you dream about those wild nights in Hawaii. Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
It's an Endless Summer! Go grab your board and hit the beach! This tracks has got driving bass and drums with retro sounding twangy guitars! It's great for water related videos: surf, wind surf, SUP, diving, jet ski, snorkeling; you name it. It is for the true water person! ! Instrumental, Rock Music, Surf Rock
There is nothing like being in the water and just paddling. This track just takes you away to the islands; the warm tropical breezes and the mai tais. Soft ukuleles and acoustic guitars make this track groove. Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
This track has the David Holmes "Ocean's Eleven" vibe. A funky hip hop beat, mixed with a thick bass guitar, and big spaghetti western tremeloed guitar hits. This is great for those retro scenes with a modern twist. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
Acid jazz, mixed with old school funk, neo soul and trip hop. This track will get you groovin with big funky beats and phat bass. In the vein of DJ Krush, David Holmes. You gotta have to Juice to roll like dat! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
Traditional Chinese instruments fused with a funky electro dance beat, strings and guitars. This is great as club music or for action and adventure scenes. You almost feel as if you are in the middle of a John Woo action flick. It takes you to the danger, extravagance and decadence of Macau. Instrumental, Chinese Music, Chinese Electronica & Dance
Island style reggae brah! Big beat with ukulele and big bass. Hang out, dance, drink and enjoy life. This catchy groove makes you dream about those wild nights in Hawaii. Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
You know the character you are watching on screen isn't gonna be around in episode 2! This dark track mixes electronics, sound effects, and orchestra with traditional Asian instruments. Great for your horror and action projects. It has mounting tension with a big impact at the end. Dude, it's over! Instrumental, Chinese Music, Chinese Dramatic | Edgy
Funky electro beat mixed with funky metal guitars, a talk box, and shredding guitar solo. Inspired by Jesse Johnson, Buckethead and Joe Satriani. This track is great for car commercials and beer commercials. Instrumental, Rock Music, Shred Guitar
GONNA MAKE YOU CHOKE! ! ! ! Great high energy track for horror movies, extreme sports; especially mixed martial arts (MMA). Play this track and your opponent is gonna get scared! ! ! Male Vocals, Sports Music, Martial Artist Music
GONNA MAKE YOU CHOKE! ! ! ! Great high energy track for horror movies, extreme sports; especially mixed martial arts (MMA). Play this track and your opponent is gonna get scared! ! ! Male Vocals, Sports Music, Martial Artist Music
This bed of sound and music is great for television, film and video games. It has the feeling of impending doom. You know something bad is about to happen at any moment. The killer is watching, the monster is lurking, the evil is awaiting. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dangerous Music
Thick raging southern metal. Similar to HellYeah and Black Label Society. Heavy drop tuned Les Pauls with screaming EMG pickups into a high gain Mesa Boogie. This track is full of swagger. This is a great high energy track. Instrumental, Rock Music, Heavy Metal
Gritty and edgy track with funky electro body rockin beat with crunchy guitars, slap bass, and wicked turntables. Great for extreme sports, MMA, car commercials. It'll make you wanna get up and slap somethin'! Instrumental, Rock Music, Funk Rock
Traditional Chinese instruments fused with a funky electro dance beat, strings and guitars. This is great as club music or for action and adventure scenes. You almost feel as if you are in the middle of a John Woo action flick. It takes you to the danger, extravagance and decadence of Macau. Instrumental, Chinese Music, Chinese Electronica & Dance
Dark and gothic. Voices swirl along with a brooding chant amongst a bed of strings and noise. This is great for horror; in the vein of "The Omen", "Saw", "The Exorcist." Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Funky body rockin groove! Crunchy guitars mixed with slap bass. It's got a modern twist with an old Lakeside Great for extreme sports; MMA, boxing, motocross, skating. It'll make you wanna slap something! Instrumental, Rock Music, Funk Rock
Island style reggae brah! Big beat with ukulele and big bass. Hang out, dance, drink and enjoy life. This catchy groove makes you dream about those wild nights in Hawaii. Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
Dark sound design with spaghetti western guitars. Great for tension and impending doom. Creepy, frightening, tense, sweating bullets, hot desert, bad guys just beyond the gulch. Buzzards circling, water low, nearly out of bullets. Super TV, Film, Indie murder mystery, crime drama, stalker flick. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Gritty and edgy track with funky electro body rockin beat with crunchy guitars, slap bass, and wicked turntables. Great for extreme sports, MMA, car commercials. It'll make you wanna get up and slap somethin'! Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Funny Filipino ring tone! If you got relatives in Daly City you know what I'm talkin about. Voice over by LLOYD. Features an old school beat with and old school scratchin. Comedy, Character Comedy
Gritty and edgy track with funky electro body rockin beat with crunchy guitars, slap bass, and wicked turntables. Great for extreme sports, MMA, car commercials. It'll make you wanna get up and slap somethin'! Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
This is for all you fans of the the movie "Sling Blade". It's Carl answering the telephone. The backing track is inspired by Daniel Lanois. Voiceover by the multi talented legendary guitar amp builder, Roy Blankenship. Celebrity Sound Effects, Celebrity Actors
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