Larry Castle is a California native who grew up in the rich musical culture of the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s. He studied both Classical and Jazz styles at Cal Fullerton University and later at the Dick Grove School in LA, and his career as a musician includes over 30 years of work throughout the state. From mysterious and exotic, to downright funky, Larry writes highly emotive music for TV and Film in a wide range of genres, including Jazz, Blues, Latin, Rock, Electronic, New Age, Dramatic, World, Country, Hip Hop, and more.
A Romantic piece with a Smooth Jazz Bossa feel... and sophisticated changes... It has the vibe of a romantic walk on the beach, perhaps Jazzy... smooth. Ocean, breeze and love. The melody is done using Flute and Nylon String Acoustic Guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
Written as a background piece for Film and Television. The Vibe is Mysterious with a dark undercurrent. An Oboe is used and portrays a Lonely call among a background of synths and drums. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
A melodic theme with nice chords and a sweet feel. The piece is in C minor but goes through modulations. The primary instrument is piano. It also uses strings and flute. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A Mysterious and Spacey composition with a vibe of crime, suspicion and mystery. Subtle effects occur throughout the piece adding additional ambience to the piece... all within an interesting rhythmic bed. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
Edgy Soundtrack with sparse instrumentation. Piano, percussion and effects paint a mysterious soundscape with a sense of anticipation and tension. The background is supported by a sparse percussion track with a spacey flute adding to the effects. Instrumental, Dangerous, Danger Ambient
Original Effects and Loops were written for this Drama Tension style composition. It fits well into a variety of situations as it has a sense of danger and urgency throughout the piece. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Soundscape
This is a Rhythmical Jazz Fusion track featuring electric guitar done in a clean style. It's fast, exciting and funky with an innovative style and approach.. The vibe is musical and fits well in film, television and radio placements. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Hip Peter Gunn style done with a modern orchestra and featuring guitar. The vibe is one of espionge and intrigue and will fit nicely into scenes where a bit of excitement is needed, including a chase. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dramatic Chase
An Ambient piece with a New Age Vibe. The piece uses two guitars.. nylon and steel stringed acoustics. The melody is done with a combination of Flute and a Low Flugelhorn, along with an ambient pad. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Fast jazz fusion track featuring a clean style guitar. The piece has a sense of intrigue and would work with action and chase scenes, as well as hold up a television or radio placement. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Moody and Contemplative Strings composition. It's a heart felt track and a potentially good fit for Romance, Nature, Documentaries and Film Noir. The tempo is moderate and the vibe is Sad and Reflective. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Television and Film drama with horns, electronic effects and instruments, and a strong drum and bass track. The feel is one of espionage used in television and film. Nice effects. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electronic
Mysterious, Unpredictable, Artistic... Fits "On a Whim". Rubato in Feel.. Melodic in Soul.. Instrumentation is Piano with Flute and Timpani. Not a typical piece of music... not a typical composer. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
This piece is an electro Tribal concept using a mallet instrument called an Afro Rimba. Add to that Vibes and Percussion... and you are transported to into a world of the mystic... Then, enter the majestic sounding horns playing a modern line with bebop influences. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
A CLASSICAL style Drama composition. It's BOUNCY and FAST and is primarily a Fast staccato/pizzi string rhythm feel featuring acoustic piano It has a strong theme, so it can be used in titles and credits as well as most television and film venues, Instrumental, Action, Moderate Orchestral
Really nice smooth jazz featuring clean electric guitar. The vibe is uplifting and warm. The additional instrumentation is drums, bass, and piano. It has fusion and bop influences, which sound nice in this setting. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Nice upbeat style that works as a thematic piece as well as a for news. The piece also has New Age influences and has an overall positive vibe with a sense of wonder and mystery. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Romantic Bossa featuring flute. Simple orchestration with GUITAR, BASS, and drums. Lots of potential placement use, including Romance, Travel, Sidewalk Cafe, and radio. Makes a nice background coupling with a gentle breeze, white sands and a blue sea. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
Haunting Mystical Soundscape... Eerie... Experimental.. Potential use in Sci Fi, Horror, Documentaries... Composed for effects. The track is sparse and goes through a variety of mood swings. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
A Beautiful FLUTE THEME for a heartwarming scene. This piece can be used a a TV Theme and ROMANTIC SCENES. ALETHIA is the Goddess of TRUTH... and in this piece, Truth and Love are one and the same... expressed by the simplicity and honesty of a subtle Harp and a Haunting Melody. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
An Appalachian Tension piece. It feature guitar, fiddle and banjo. Has a country western feel with a tension undertone. There is slower ambient section towards the end of the piece that has a mysterious feel to it. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Country
This is a Chill piece... Quiet and Relaxing. The Vibe is Mysterious and Warm. Works well for situations that are heart felt, or just kicked back and going with the flow. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Slow droning mystical vibe. Features a slow Ambient guitar that sounds like a cross between a Sitar and Pedal Steel. The tempo is at 80 bpm. The percussion consists of a lonely field drum. The piece is rubato and spacey. Instrumental, New Age, Meditation
A unique blend of ambience and sci fi concepts. This piece is spacey and takes the listener out into a vast universe. The vibe is atmospheric and morphs into different places. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
Easy going and Pleasant Vibe with a Hip Hop influenced rhythm track. The rhythm is syncopated lightly and the instrumentation includes simple arpeggiation and a nice synth melody and light padded chords. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
An Ambient and Reflective composition. It is Calm and had a Meditative feel. The instrumentation is sparse, being a couple of pads in a rhythmic underflow which includes a Tabla. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
This piece is combines bossa and montuno inluences with pop horns, so it is somewhat of a hybrid. The vibe is warm and works with Romance scenes for film and television as well as radio placement. The instruments are traditional for the genre. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Variations Available on Request, Heartening, Romantic, Love, Heartwarming, Melodic, Hope, Searching, Flowing, Alluring, Accepting, Forgiving, Bossa, Relationship, New Love, Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
Moody, Distant, Thunder, Rebellious... The heart of Appalachia. Guitars cover most of it with a mysterious middle section. This composition is done in tension style, so it adds instruments and builds, Instrumental, Action, Thriller Country
A Sultry Jazz composition. The melody is done in Strings. Supporting instruments are upright bass, piano, drums and strings. The piece has a laid back feel along with nice changes. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A Jazz Bop style piece featuring horns on the melody and sax on the solo. Variations Available on Request, Cool, Hip, Lounge, Life, Restaurant, Swing, Flowing, Romance, Film, Documentary, Express, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A Mellow Bossa style piece. An easy feel featuring nylon string guitar and flute on the melody. Nice changes. Cool, Hip, Lounge, Life, Restaurant, Flowing, Romance, Film, Documentary, Express, Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
An ambient composition using Nylon and Steel String guitar with a subtle melody using a combination of piano and an original sound designed to compliment the part. The Vibe is joyful and relaxing. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sensitive piece for strings and clarinet... It is soft and warm, with a string section that adds support to the melodic content, as well as the harmonic content. The vibe is lonely.. searching... lost.. trying to find a way to the next place.. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Exotic, Mysterious, Middle Eastern Influences, Dangerous, Esoteric, Unique.... An exotic and esoteric piece with an underlying tension of danger and apprehension. The percussive background uses tablas, sitar and sound designed instruments. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Dark Magical
Acoustic Nylon Guitar... Heart Felt.. film, television and radio. Expressive, emotional, soulful, real. Subtle effects. Good way to reflect on your day.... and your emotions. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Nice drama groove with cool effects created by the composer. Strong bass line against a solid kick groove with a slight twist that deviates from a conventional approach,, Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Television and Film drama with a spacey vibe. Cool effects in a mysterious and avante background. This piece will make a good background for crime, intrigue and espionage needs,, Instrumental, Dangerous, Danger Ambient
Great background pallet for espionage, intrigue and crime series. The instrumentation is electronic, with mallets covering the melody. The vibe is mysterious and sneaky, which makes it a good atmosphere for a heist. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Fast rhythmic tempo at 150 bpm. Guitar harmonies build with synth lines to create a piece that builds several times. The vibe is bold and strong. This piece would be good fit for an extreme sport. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
Orchestrated action and suspense that builds up into the ending. The intro starts out subdued and leads into a strong epic melody. This piece would fit nicely into a battle scene,. Instrumental, Action, Intense Electro-Orch
High Energy Newscast Theme with a strong pulse and melody done in horns. Church bells are used sparsely in a couple of place to as a section cadence/segue, mostly to add to the ambience. The vibe is high energy and excitement. Instrumental, News, News Openings
Effects and Rhythmic percussive tracks.... Television Drama... Film Placement... The piece is driving and repetitious 90 bpm. Effects are somewhat psychedelic and interesting... typical of Castle's production style. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electronic