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.
Carl Schonbeck's biggest musical influences include Mark Knopfler, Christopher Young, Miles Davis, Jimmy Page, Jack Nitzsche, Sir George Martin, Brian Wilson, Danny Elfman, Ry Cooder, and David Amram.
Cool Lounge Jazz track that mixes a rhythmic Latin Jazz groove with elements of Surf guitar and cocktail exotica. Features a burning tenor sax, vibes some great twangy Morricone approved guitar. Would work well in any nightclub scene or an advertisement set in an a sophisticated environment. Instrumental, Lounge, Neo-Lounge
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
Lighthearted quirky dramedy instrumental piece that creates an air of sneakiness, suspense and mad capers. Features pizzicato strings and a mischievious theme played on bassoon, mandolin and then clarinet. Great for quirkier elements of reality, travel, cooking or detective shows like Monk. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Orchestral
Classic Rock version of the beautiful English Christmas carol performed (tongue a bit in cheek) as if it were covered by The Doors. Baritone bluesy vocal, heavy organ and drums along with Kriegeresque guitar riffs create a West Coast sixties take on this ode to the yuletide. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas 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
Cool Jazz instrumental featuring piano, trumpet, sax, stacked flutes and an overall laid back but swinging vibe; there's an undercurrent of tension and foreboding that would lend itself well to anything noir, seedy or perhaps detective based (think Sam Spade or LA Confidential), Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Positive upbeat Indie Pop Rock featuring fine catchy guitar work, a driving beat and a modern meets vintage 1960s feel; great corporate videos, sports highlight reels, television adverts or reality shows, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Funky instrumental track with elements of jazz (a Miles-like trumpet break), blues (a dirty blues harp solo) and soul (cool Motown string arrangements); song features plenty of tasty funk guitar work and a 1970s groove that recalls the Blaxspoitation soundtracks of that era.... get fonky! Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk
Upbeat optimistic sounding Indie-Pop instrumental; strong guitar playing and a catchy piano figure create a positive atmosphere perfect for sports reels, adverts or scenes promoting the idea of freedom and escaping from the everyday and mundane, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Soul Jazz instrumental with a bittersweet melody featuring a funky beat, Hammond organ, strings and plenty of Wes/George Benson styled bluesy guitar; great for a romantic film, scenes with heartache and longing, lounge or anything vintage 1970s. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Instrumental Action/Spy theme music where retro meets modern with some subtle nods to Bond, The Incredibles and others. An interesting arrangement featuring heavy drums, twangy six-string bass, trumpet, strings and orchestra keep the tension rising and the excitement building. Spy films, 60s retro. Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
Lounge Jazz instrumental with a melancholic Bossa feel featuring a sweet cool flute section, a great jazzy sax solo and an ear-catching twangy almost surf guitar motif; ideal for anything sexy, "late night" romantic or nocturnal; would work in adverts for products like perfumes or cocktails, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Classic Sci-Fi soundtrack music with a tongue in cheek cheesy edge; think "Mars Attacks" or low budget 1950s films; creepy but also funny; theramin, twangy guitars and bells create the vibe; perfect for films or adverts with that vintage b&w look or something like Wes Anderson or Tim Burton, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
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
Country-Rock instrumental with a wide open epic feel to it featuring some tasty lead and slide guitar. It conjures up the endless spaces of the American continent and would be perfect for travel documentaries, road trip scenes or shows in a rural setting. Instrumental, Country, Country Rock
Funky instrumental which brings together Soul Jazz, Esquivel cocktail exotica and a bit of blues into a great quirky whole. Fun and and a little mysterious. Funky brush beat and over it some hot tenor sax, quirky organ fills and Blue Note styled guitar. Great for adverts wanting something offbeat. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
1970s Funk instrumental track straight from the streets once trod by Shaft, Cleopatra Jones and Trouble Man. Clikka clikka wah-wah guitar, tough horns, string arrangements that pull on the heartstrings and groove to spare. Great for anything paying tribute to or parodying the Blaxsploitation genre, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Super catchy Reggae instrumental piece with a classic 1970s Peter Tosh feel; great music for travel programs, cooking shows, indie films or anything that involves relaxing in the sun, Instrumental, Reggae, Reggae
Classic 1970s styled Funk instrumental that would sound right at home on a Blaxsploitation film soundtrack or advert set in those years. Swag approved clavinet, tough strings, horn section and bluesy wah-wah guitar create the total Superfly vibe. Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
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 upbeat Christmas Pop song featuring bells, orchestral arrangement and feel good chorus to underline the spirit of the season. Perfect for any film, show or advert set in the holiday season. Would function especially well during a climatic scene (family coming together) or during credits, Male Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Pop
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Instrumental piece which blends Funk, late 60s Rock and Jazz-Fusion into a whole featuring horn section, solo trumpet, electric guitar and funky bass. Suitable for car or bike adverts, videos, soundtracks or Youtube videos anything with a cool vintage vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk
Vintage 1970s Funk R&B instrumental with plenty of drive and energy. Type of music associated with Starsky & Hutch or Shaft. Features a powerful horn section, some very funk Clav and some tasty hot guitar playing. Great for creating a vintage Seventies vibe in any show, documentary, advert or film. Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
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
A Texas sized helping of some authentic down-home blues riffing featuring some tangy Hammond Organ and tasty Strat guitarwork over a great rolling, swinging groove. Best for smoking bar scenes, cars, podcasts, adverts for men's products or whiskey. Instrumental, Blues, Texas Blues
Dramatic soundtrack piece featuring a strange spidery keyboard sound, an eerie flute figure and a middle break with ambient guitar sounds; great for horror, investigative crime or anything dark, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
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