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.
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
Catchy Pop-Rock number with a quirky Reggae meets Country beat, strong vocal harmonies, a delicious slide guitar solo and a lyric expressing the pain of being deceived by a lover; great song for a film about romantic loss, carrying on through difficulties or seeing one's world falling around them, Male Vocals, Pop, 60's Pop
Rocking Country holiday track with a nod to Johnny Cash and the Bakersfield sound. Powerful baritone lead vocal with some nice guitar picking and pedal steel mix with heartfelt lyrics about the joy of turning on the town Christmas lights in December. Great for any holiday film, show or advert. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Country
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
Quirky instrumental Pop-Rock track which mixes a slightly classic retro feel and tasty slide guitar work (think George Harrison or Travelling Wilburys) with 1990s film soundtrack styles. Would work well in a humourous advert or film scene or perhaps something like America's Funniest Home Videos, Instrumental, Pop, Quirky Pop
Uptempo New Wave/Powerpop rocker describing the hard life of a journeyman pub rocker who never never made the "big time". Features a gritty heartfelt male vocal and a stripped down Stones-like arrangement. Perfect for scenes with bars, struggle, underdogs, hard times, looking for a better life, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Down home Blues song with some jazzy chord changes, double bass and brush drums about being unhappy where you are but being afraid to move away; recalls JJ Cale, Ry Cooder and unplugged Eric Clapton. Would work well with anything rural, country life, simply hearty foods, blue jeans, fishing, beer, Male Vocals, Blues, Country Blues
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
Country-Rock song about gaining self-esteem and being oneself. Features a strong lead vocal and harmonies with solid ensemble playing. Sounds like a cross between The Beatles and Wilco. Would work well in an animated or Pixar film with a character lacking in self-esteem or anything for children. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Vintage style Summer Pop-Soul with nods to both Motown and '70s Pop; lyrically it uses baseball as an allusion to summer romance. Features a confident male lead vocal, vintage style vocal harmonies and a steady Soul groove. Best for romantic comedies, sports or anything with a summer theme, Male Vocals, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
Folk-rock instrumental with a wistful, calm, pastoral feel featuring banjo and slide guitar. Conjures up a long, empty highway, life in a small town, traditional values or wistful memories. Perfect for adverts featuring natural products or foods, simple values and friendship. Good for TV and films! Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
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
Fun, quirky instrumental piece in waltz 3/4 time that conjures up the spirit of Mark Mothersbraugh and Danny Elfman while featuring Theremin and banjo. The type of music you'd expect to hear in a Wes Anderson or Tom Burton film or perhaps as a soundtrack to a dream sequence or children's fantasy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Orchestral film soundtrack piece with Hollywood Epic feel; tension filled opening section that gives way to more romantic middle part before returning to more intense reprise of opening section; type of music one would hear as Russell Crowe prepares for battle or as the criminals take their position, Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Frenzied hard-driving track with slight Middle Eastern edge and action packed feel. Rock/orchestra hybrid. Features driving world percussion, riffing guitars and unusual string arrangements. Perfect for film action scenes, chases of any type, danger in the Middle East, extreme reality shows, pursuit, Instrumental, Action, Adventure World Fusion
Instrumental fusion between traditional Irish music and classic rock featuring Irish fiddles, tin whistles and bodhrans mixed with guitars right out of Led Zep; dynamic track that builds and falls nicely while creating a strong atmosphere of longing, pride, tradition and looking for a new life, Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Classic mid-tempo funk-soul instrumental with a 1970s feel featuring horn section, funky guitar and strings; similar to the type of music used by Quentin Tarantino in the film "Jackie Brown". Sounds you might hear in scenes showing romance, nostalgic summer fun or anything retro 1970s. Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
Melancholic orchestral soundtrack piece with an epic feel - music for serious themes. Features a mournful opening trumpet motif followed by a main theme that builds. Perfect for scenes where a war has ended and a land lies destroyed, a death and new beginning, carrying on in the face of adversity, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
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
Dark, percussion driven instrumental featuring classical guitar, slide guitar and mellotron that mixes North African, Flamenco e Blues music into an intoxicating blend, an approach not unlike "The End" by The Doors; perfect music for road trip films or scenes requiring dreamy or psychedelic sounds, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Droning
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
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
Laid back, hypnotic song with a Bossa feel and a marked "late night" vibe; very cinematic. A catchy guitar riff mixes with electric piano, percussion and groovy bass to create a jazzy, sophisticated feeling as the singer tells about not being able sleep after yet another fight with his partner. Male Vocals, Pop, Pop-Jazz
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
Tension filled filled soundtrack music featuring synth chimes, atmospheric guitar swells and unsettling background orchestral sounds; music you might hear as a character ponders a choice of action, prepares to make a decision or comes across an unpleasant discovery, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Lowdown electric blues with a driving rhythm and dark guitar work ala John Lee Hooker. Sound is sparce and to the bone. Great for scenes with a menacing atmosphere, a down and dirty dive, a character contemplating doing something bad. Could also work in scenes/adverts with a comic "macho" context. Instrumental, Blues, Electric Blues
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
Track with an infectious Reggae beat featuring fiery blues-rock guitar and a cool jazzy trumpet buoyed by rich Hammond organ. Perfect for any scene depicting survival, poverty, earthy "street" culture or courage in the face of adversity. Would also be good in any urban Jamaica or Africa context. Instrumental, Reggae, Reggae
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
Rootsy Americana country-blues instrumental with beautiful slide guitar in the style of Ry Cooder. Works well in any documentary showing the beauty of rural America as well as with scenes showing country life, simple folk kicking back having fun or adverts for Levi jeans, whiskey or wholesome foods. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Funky Soul-Jazz instrumental with an ominous feel featuring a menacing double bass riff, hot saxophone solo and biting blues guitar; works well for Crime shows, clubs, or anything slighty seedy, Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Sweet fingerpicked acoustic guitar instrumental that mixes a slight melancholy feel with that of hope; influenced by the great guitar masters like Bert Jansch and Davie Graham this track would work well in a poignant or romantic context, Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
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
Riff based Rock song about feeling closed in a prison and dreaming to break free. Features some great production compliments of Scott Mathews, a male lead vocal full of attitude and an excellent band ensemble groove. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Uplifting Corporate Rock track featuring a catchy, chiming guitar motif mixed with strings and a driving rhythm; great for presentations, film shorts, television and reality shows, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
Funky instrumental with a bluesy feel that recalls the golden heyday of Funk and Electric Jazz. Features some nice electric guitar work, tenor sax and trombone soloing over a tight groove. Suitable for film soundtracks wanting to convey cool, podcasts, adverts and Youtube videos. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk
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
