Carl Schonbeck is a Composer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist based in Milan, Italy with 25 years of experience. His material combines the warmth, eclectic spirit, and melodic innovation of Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, and soundtracks with today's rhythmic innovation and production values. Carl's music has been featured on shows such as "The Killer Truth," "The Wendy Williams Show," "Bad Girls Club," "Container Wars," and "Fastest Cars in the Dirty South." He has also collaborated and/or performed with Grammy-winning producer Scott Mathews.
Beautiful mid-tempo song with a sleepy "late night" vibe and a slight sixties psychedelic feel that mixes The Animals, The Beach Boys and The Doors into an interesting original whole. Features a catchy guitar riff along with a strong bluesy lead vocal and lovely West Coast style backing vocals. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
Uptempo Country-Rock number detailing the trials and tribulations of not owning an automobile. Light-hearted and bit tongue in cheek it sounds like something Elvis might've sung in one of his films. Strong baritone lead vocal and plenty of cutting lead guitar along with some cool backing vocals, Male Vocals, Rock, 50s Rock
Woodstock approved Sixties influenced Rock-Blues instrumental featuring some great acid tinged electric guitar, heavy Hammond organ, bluesy harmonica, thundering drums and some psychedelic production. Perfect for anybody looking for sounds that recall Cream, Jeff Beck Group Group or The Yardbirds. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Produced by Grammy-winning producer Scott Mathews, "Amateur Night" is a hard-driving rocker that recalls Springsteen, early Elvis Costello and the Clash; lyrics tell the story of a journeyman rocker still playing the dives and trying to cope; great for themes of bar scenes, aging, working class folk, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Driving and catchy Power-Pop song that recalls The Beatles, The Beach Boys & The Smiths featuring an irresistible groove and powerful vocal harmonies; the hook refrain "baby doll is gonna bite you" perfect for any advert or scene showing female empowerment (perfumes, fashion ect.) or liberation, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Piano based Classic-Rock track with a bluesy edge and introspective lyrics dealing with self-discovery and being true to oneself. Dylanish lead vocal supported by a bed of driving piano, tough guitars and pure 1970s organ. Would be great in a film where a character is fighting against the odds. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
Groovy 1960s-styled rock song with a strong Doors feel to it. Features male baritone vocal, organ and some tasty Robbie Krieger influenced guitar playing. Lyrically it deals with the frustration of not being able to remember a name of a girl you met briefly and fell in love with. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Midtempo Folk-Rolk song with a classic Stones meets Springsteen instrumental feel and a strong melody. Features some great country flavoured guitar, Hammond organ, banjo and a strong male lead vocal. Lyrically it deals with the hope of a loved one recovering from a serious illness by winter's end. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Surf-Rock instrumental in 6/8 time with a haunting melody and feel slightly reminiscent of "Sleepwalk" by Santo and Johnny. Dreamy, melodic guitar playing, baritone sax and piano conjure up a vintage early 1960s feel that would be perfect in a David Lynch film or anything a bit dark and melancholic, Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
A grooving Pop-Rock love song with a 1970s groove and feel that blends together Soul, Blues and a slight Spanish vibe. Features male baritone vocal, electric guitar, harmonica, piano and strong harmony vocals. Sounds a bit like Joe Cocker or Southside Johnny backed by The Stones. Great film song. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
Classic Rock acoustic rock track featuring piano and organ; Allman Brother, Stones Souther Rock feel great retro feel for the open road, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Catchy Classic-Rock (Hendrix, Stones) track with a funky, very danceable edge; a great catchy guitar riff propels the song together with a cool horn figure and unrelenting bass, drums and piano; this is 100% high octane bell-bottom, cool in the streets 1970s Rock with a memorable soulful vocal, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Hard driving, melodic Classic Rock tune about disillusionment with love and concluding that it's "just for kids". Of course, the crunching guitars, manic drums and heartfelt vocals indicate that it might all just be a brave face after a heartbreak. Great song for a film set in the late 1960s. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Driving 1960s influenced Classic Rock song featuring a hypnotic guitar riff, a strong bluesy lead vocal in the tradition of The Animals and a great slightly psychedelic arrangement. Lyrics about a world gone mad add to the track's edge of menace. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Mid-tempo sixties styled Folk-Rock song in the classic Bob Dylan & Byrds tradition; strong male lead vocal, organ and tasteful guitar work create the vintage vibe. Would sound great as a radio song in a vintage setting or in a soundtrack for a film set during the Vietnam era. Also scenes with trains, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Rocking shuffle Blues-Rock number with a 1970s Zep meets CCR feel; features a strong male lead vocal, swampy harmonica and plenty of bluesy wailing guitar; great for commercials selling any product for men or anything cool, manly or "macho" as well as any film or show with a "real people" vibe, Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Upbeat Folk-Rock number with a strong West Coast 1960s feel reminiscent of The Byrds, Love and Buffalo Springfield. Strong vocal harmonies are supported by plenty of jangling guitars, rock bottom bass and a thrusting rhythm. Great for anything that involves the weather or 1960s culture, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Classic Surf-Rock instrumental with a vintage 1960s sound mixed with modern sound quality. Track features tasty twangy guitar licks, beefy baritone sax and a Mediterranean feel underlined by the use of mandolins with guitars. Perfect for surf or 1960s documentaries or Tarantino inspired film making, Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
Classic rock song with a late '60s feel about a man desiring to split himself in two to have more time for the two woman in his life. Strong baritone lead vocal, plenty of bluesy rocking guitar work together with a groovy Hendrix styled rhythm. Great for a tongue in cheek scene about romantic probs, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic Rock track with no false advertising; it's about drinking. A great guitar riff, potent horns and a killer Hammond organ power the song along under a bluesy swaggering lead vocal. Perfect for any scene set in a pub or roadhouse and/or a party situation where the spirits are flowing. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
Sad, downhearted classic rock song with a rustic acoustic feel. Featuring strong male vocals, tasty guitar work and a beautiful orchestral arrangement that emerges as the song progresses. It recalls 1960s groups such as Traffic, The Band and classic Rolling Stones. Male Vocals, Rock, Roots Rock
Grooving Blues-Rock instrumental described by one critic as "Jimi Hendrix jamming with Jimmy Smith"; features smoking wah-wah guitar, greasy Hammond organ and an irresistible swing shuffle groove; works for anything with a swagger or "macho" aspect like motorcycles, alcohol and/or sports, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
An interesting mix between Blues, Country, Rock and Pop with cutting humorous lyrics about a woman trying to look younger than her years and a would be suitor promising to be there for her when she finally realizes it's time to settle down. Greast for a romantic comedy film or light-hearted advert. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Boogie Blues-Rock song about not taking crap from people anymore (not gonna shine your shoes no more); gritty vocals, guitars and harmonica with tough well-crafted lyrics. Recalls ZZ Top & The White Stripes. Perfect for bar scenes, beer, drinking, fights, challenge to authority, bikers, NASCAR, Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Dark Surf instrumental featuring a catchy tremolo guitar riff and a slide motif which conjures up unease, coming night and danger on the waves. Reminiscent of Tito & Tarantula's After Dark. Perfect for film soundtracks with cool retro feel, Tarantino style Pulp, danger, erotic or seduction scenes, Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
Romantic Rock-Soul song with heavy 1970s feel featuring great vocal harmonies and moving climatic guitar solo. Would fit in well on Jackie Brown soundtrack. Perfect for romantic film scenes, heartache, breakups, trying to get the girl back, bittersweet memories, not giving up on love, retro 1970s, Male Vocals, Rock, Soul Rock
Upbeat Surf-Rock song with Punk-New Wave overtones about a female TV presenter who finds a unique way to increase her ratings; features brilliant harmonies from Grammy-winning producer and former Beach Boys collaborator Scott Mathews and great classic surf guitar licks. Builds to explosive ending. Male Vocals, Rock, Surf Rock
Gritty folk-rock song with a hint of menace and a vibe that recalls "The Letter" and classic '60s Rock. The lyrics are poetic and deal with someone who feels like an outcast on the edge of society. A "tough guy" song that'd work in a show like "Breaking Bad" or with adverts stressing individualism, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Twang charged early-sixties styled guitar instrumental that brings together Surf, Duane Eddy and Ennio Morricone's Spaghetti Western music. Moving and melodic, music for driving coast to coast in a vintage automobile. Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
The classic '60s sounds of Santana & Hendrix mixed with Caribbean rhythms; the song builds to a climax with horns and screaming guitars. Good music for adverts, travel videos, and podcasts. Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
Classic Rock ballad in the vein of late-period Beatles, Traffic and Pink Floyd featuring groovy Hammond organ, tasty guitar and multi-layered vocals... late '60s rock all the way! Great for films set in the sixties, background music and/or romantic scenes about loss or heartbreak. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Catchy and humorous pop-rock track that mixes the The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Dylan into something fun and irresistable. The song is about feeling bad for oneself & having issues but always with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Perfect for a scene or advert where someone is behaving childishly. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Classic 1970s styled Soul song with elements of Jazz and Classic Rock (think Tom Jones & Amy Winehouse); the song is about the importance of people communicating and relating; features strong male vocal and catchy horn arrangements; perfect for any "feel good" romantic film soundtrack or advert, Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
Classic melodic Pop song strongly rooted in The Beatles psychedelic 1967 Sgt. Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour period; features strong vocal harmonies and lyrics about sailing away from day to day reality to something better; perfect for anything with an escapist element or cartoons, Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
Boogie rockabilly guitar instrumental with the classic 1950s feel; crashing drums, double bass and the timeless sounds of Scotty Moore, James Burton and Brian Setzer. Just the music for anything 1950s vintage, pinups, classic cars or fashion from that era as well as films set in that period. Instrumental, Rock, 50s Rock
Hard-driving classic rock instrumental in the style of AC/DC/Led Zeppelin. Features smoking guitars and explosive drumming. Song starts loud & proud and builds from there. Perfect for scenes with bikers, fast cars, NASCAR, chases, liquor advertisements and/or sports as well as anything retro 1970s. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Turbocharged rock instrumental in the classic tradition of The Rolling Stones and The Who. Pumping straight ahead rock beats briefly give way to a surprise orchestral middle section. Works well in any kind of late-'60s/'70s retro context, partying, sports, biker or "on the road" scenes. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Driving Classic Rock track featuring a confident vocal, burning electric guitar, a driving Motown beat and an explosive hook, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Catchy upbeat Pop-Rock song with a slight Ska feel. Features a gritty, heartfelt male vocal, warm Hammond organ, tasty electric guitar and an energetic beat. Woluld work well in a romantic, last ditch effort film scene or anything high energy but sensitive at the same time. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Texas barbecued Blues-Rock shuffle featuring some nice nice duelling stereo guitars, a swinging ZZ Top style beat and greasy organ work supporting a gritty male vocal. Lyrically it tells the story of a hapless guy who sits waiting for his compulsive traveller girlfriend to return. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Bluesy Rhumba Rock song featuring a gritty lead vocal along with some nasty blues guitar. Lyrics about restrictions on people's personal lives and the fact people do things that are harmful to them all the same. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Punchy melodic Pop-Rock song using a toothache that won't go away as an analogy for a love you can't over. Features a cool arrangement, heartfelt vocals and plenty of tasteful guitar playing. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Funky Classic Rock track featuring a confident lead male vocal, a unique arrangement, some cool guitarwork and a bluesy gospel harmonica breakdown section; best for club or bar scenes, partying, rom coms or anything full of youthful energy, Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic Rock vocal song that mixes elements of heavy Funk, sixties Pop and Hard Rock. Features a strong male lead vocal, some nice Hendrix inspired guitar playing and a great groove. Lyrically it deals with feeling suffocated by another person's love and desire to keep the singer in a cage. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Classic Rock song with a vintage 1970s feel featuring a strong male lead vocal, crunching guitars, grooving bass & drums along with driving piano and clavichord. Suitable for podcasts, pubs/bars, cars and motorcycles as well as video material. Song packs a wallop. Male Vocals, Rock, Classic Rock
Happy go lucky Rock-Blues instrumental features a quirky horn arrangement, good guitar work both standard and slide and a blistering harmonica solo. Suitable for slightly comic scenes, pubs/bars, sports and/or adverts. Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
Melancholic vintage Pop-Rock instrumental with a retro feel; soundtrack music for an empty beach or a lonely sunset, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Wistful instrumental Classic Rock ballad that slowly builds to a heavy climax; features electric guitar, organ, slide guitar and mellotron. Suitable for drama, chill, soundtracks, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
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