
I'm a soundscape enthusiast, with a deep love for everything music. I'm based in New York, and have worked on every part of the process - from songwriting, to arrangement, to in-studio recording, or mixing/mastering, my love of the song-making journey has led me to work with a diverse group of artists and performers.
Credits include placements on Spotify Editorial Playlists, notices on Billboard Pride, Playbill, & Broadway World, compositions for award winning short films, and releases garnering millions of streams. My goals as a producer, singer, & songwriter are to work quickly, efficiently, and to execute the vision of the artist. My strongest abilities are melody, finding the right sound to fit the artist, & mixing to bring out the instruments and vocals to their fullest potential. I love creating through the eye of the artist I'm working with, and getting to the core of what makes them unique.
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91 Reviews - 14 Repeat Clients
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Let's Go Carl!!
Carl is one of the most professional people I've had the pleasure of working with. When my projects need that extra push, Carl is my go to person. Carl's communication is clear and concise, and his execution is always unmatched. Seriously, Carl IS my go to person for anything I'm really trying to take to the next level. I would highly recommend Carl to anybody looking to stand out and bring their work a cut above the rest. - check_circleVerified
I could not have asked for a better experience working with Carl. He was very responsive, professional, insightful, and incredibly easy to work with. He listened to what I wanted while using his expertise to make suggestions and turn my song into the best it could possibly be. He delivered beyond what I expected and I would recommend him to anyone. I hope to work with him again in the future.
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I don't even know what to say, working with Carl was such a great experience it's hard to simplify into a few words. I've never worked with a more patient, detail oriented and skilled individual. Carl's communication is A1. He understood all of my requests and took the time to clearly explain all of the adjustments he was making to improve the song. Carl really made me feel like he cared about making the song the best it could be above anything else. I HIGHLY recommend Carl! 11/10!! - check_circleVerified
Carl is very professional and great to work with. He has an ear for production that can add a much needed touch to your music. He was able to incorporate some very nice production elements into my song that really added another dimension and gave the song the finishing touches it needed. Overall, it was a very positive experience and I looking forward to working with Carl again on another song!
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Carl. Impeccable communication, quick responses, kindness, precision, and excellent taste! He implemented what I had in mind, made the various changes smoothly, quickly, and precisely, and took my live EP to another level! Thanks, Carl! It was a pleasure and I will be happy to work with you again!
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Carl was fantastic to work with. Very professional communication, clean sound, and even took time to work one on one with me through a video call to dial in the mix and provide feedback. A+!
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Professional, fast, and helpful as always.
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Working with Carl is always a joy. Great song, professional and talented. It made tracking drums a blast! I can't wait to hear what he does next.
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As usual, Carl delivers gold! I'm so glad I've gotten to work with him as often as I have. He is a star at production, communication, and is always very nice during our exchanges. I have been able to experiment so much with him and I'm so glad for that, especially with how much my taste in music fluctuates, so does what I create- and Carl is always a master at producing what my ears want to hear in the music I create. I'll always come back to Carl again and again!
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We pulled out all the funky 80s synth stereotypes for this tune - and it is glorious. I call it "Club Carl," where the 80s never really died hah. Unlike the five other guys I tried for this (oddly, from Fiverr), he got the direction quickly, dialed it in and delivered. My only complaint: HIs hairdo - where's the mullet Carl? Huh? We like our business in the front, and party in the back. Please work on that for next time.
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Really enjoyed working with Carl. He's got a great ear and brought a lot of creativity to the project. He works fast but without sacrificing quality and was very responsive to feedback and is a fast and good communicator in general (which I've found really helps this kind of asynchronous not-in-the-same-room collaboration). Would def work with him again and you should too!
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first time working with Carl but wont be the last..talented artist..obliging and a good communicator..highly recommended
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Carl is one of the nicest, most talented, and most professional producers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He is absolutely top quality.
He continually went above and beyond to ensure that the vision I had was brought to fruition...and worked with me when I was unsure of that vision.
Working with Carl is a no-brainer. I know I definitely will again! - check_circleVerified
Really enjoyed working with Carl on this track - he brought his creativity to the mix and made it sound awesome. Super easy to work with too, very responsive and communicates well, and I'm looking forward to working with him again.
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Carl was so wonderful to work with: communicative, clear, specific, and great at giving and receiving feedback. An absolute joy to work with.
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Great job! Was super patient and gave me room to ask for revisions.
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Carl, is simply exceptional to work with. First, I am new to Soundbetter and was looking for another producer for one of my final tunes on the album. After receiving some impressive responses from some accomplished producers here, Carl's response spoke to me. He could almost read my mind What we did I will forever be proud of and it will be a standout on the upcoming album. Efficient, innovative, easy-going, detailed and simply knows his stuff musically. Looking forward to the next collaboration
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Excellent producer! Great listener, takes direction & feedback extremely well and knows how to get to the final product you desire. Will definitely keep working with him!
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Carl is an absolute hero. He was overly patient with us, super positive, always communicating and great at his job. He helped us find a sound and really drove the direction of the music with us. Can't recommend him enough!
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My 5th time working with Carl and as usual I always have fun working with him. He always pours love into the songs we work on together and they always end up blowing my expectations out of the water for sure. Definitely looking forward to many many more tracks with Carl in the future!
Interview with Carl Culley
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Invest the time into getting to know the potential collaborator before making the decision. The music making experience should be inspiring and fulfilling, and a lot of that depends on the working relationship between everyone involved.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Phil Collins, Chris Martin, Imogen Heap, Kendrick Lamar
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: It really depends. Recently, a lot of my work has been production or post-production (Mixing/Mastering). But I also supply vocal work & songwriting to many of my clients as well.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: BOTH. I love experimenting as much as possible, and I don't want to rule out anything that can potentially shape the sound the way I want to.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started recording my own music when I was 8. I seriously have CDs of music from 1998 with me banging the piano and pretending I'm the best singer alive. I've been working on my craft since then - learning from other artists, and listening to as many styles as I possibly can.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a strong sense of melody. I also listen to almost everything out there, and as MUCH of everything as I can. So I know how to not only work with a style, but how to experiment with it to make a truly unique sound.

I was the Producer, Mixing Engineer in this production
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- Take On Me (Cover) - Carl Culley
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
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