Michael Carey is an award-winning producer, songwriter, mixer, composer, and guitarist whose work has driven over 1.1 billion streams and 140 million views across the pop, rock, neo-soul, and country-pop genres for artists including Gwen Stefani, Gavin James, Idina Menzel, Escape The Fate, and Spanish superstars Pablo Alborán (6x platinum) and Vanesa Martín.
He’s also composed and produced composed and produced high-profile music for leading brands, networks, and studios including Disney, CBS, TBS, Coca Cola, Ford, Toyota, NASCAR, Mattel, Outback Steakhouse, and Dell blending creativity with precision.
Grounded in emotional impact and authenticity, Michael’s approach—whether producing, mixing, or composing—focuses on storytelling and structure. His background as a guitarist, session player, and singer/songwriter enables him to foster a collaborative and inspiring studio environment, where artists feel empowered to take risks and dig deep.
His studio/writing space incorporates acoustically designed control and live rooms,15-foot vaulted ceilings with skylights, beautiful analog and vintage/boutique gear (instruments, amps, mics, mic pre’s and compressors) and a silicon-driven Pro Tools Ultimate system with best-of-breed plug-ins allowing for sonic versatility ranging from warm and organic to modern, hard-hitting and impactful.
Whether working solo or collaborating with top talent, Michael thrives on the magic that happens when creative minds come together to craft something unique.
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Album Work/Discography
Date Artist/Client Song/Album Role
2024 RecoHavoc Circles Mixer/Mastering
2024 Rebecca Symphony (single) Vocal Producer/Mixer/Mastering
2024 Rebecca Stages (EP) Vocal Producer/Mixer/Mastering
2023 Laura Bryna Over Being Under You Producer/Guitars/Bass/Engineer/Programming
2022 Laura Bryna Wishlist (Holiday Single) (Billboard Top-20) Producer/Guitars/Bass/Engineer/Programming
2022 Laura Bryna Jawbreaker Co-Producer/Guitars/Bass/Engineer/Programming
2022 Laura Bryna Jawbreaker (Acoustic) Producer/Mixer/Mastering/Guitars
2022 Mike Giannandrea Climatology EP Mixer/Mastering/Pro Tools Editing
2022 Laura Bryna Body First Co-Producer/Guitars/Bass/Engineer/Programming
2022 Laura Bryna Body First (Acoustic) Producer/Mixer/Mastering/Guitars
2021 Kellan. Hate To Love Me Mixer/Additional Production
2021 Paula Vaisey Naive Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2021 Paula Vaisey The Ra Ta Ta Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2021 Kellan. Hate To Love Me Mixer/Additional Production
2021 Eric Ashton Spooner Get It Back Mastering
2020 Kate Grahn Untangling Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2020 Caleido Division Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2020 Caleido Lake Street Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2020 Caleido 198 Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2020 Caleido Again Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2020 Caleido Brand New Producer/Mixer/Mastering/All Instruments
2020 Connor Duermit If You’re Tired Mastering
2020 Eric Ashton Spooner Speak Mastering
2020 Ella Rose Oliveras Ruined That Mix + Mastering
2020 Big Fish Audio Moments: Acoustic Pop Rock Composer/Producer/Mixer/Guitars/Programming/Engineer
2019 Connor Duermit Everything Mix + Mastering
2019 Dave Terry Girl In The Magazine Mix + Mastering
2019 Dave Terry El Cerrito Mix + Mastering
2019 Cyrus Yung Satisfied (feat. Noone) Mix + Mastering
2018 Cyrus Yung Fake Love Mix + Mastering
2018 Gwen Stefani You Make Me Feel Like Christmas (2018 Deluxe Edition) - Pro Tools Editing
2018 Vanesa Martín Todas Las Mujeres Que Habitan En Mi Electric Guitars/Engineer #1 iTunes Spain Album Debut
2018 The Story So Far Proper Dose Mix Assistant to Eric Valentine
2017 Big Fish Audio Movement: Pop Rock Hits Composer/Producer/Mixer/Guitars/Programming/Engineer
2017 Diamante Coming In Hot (Single) Songwriter Debut Radio Single
2016 Andy Vargas The Beat (Single) Producer/Songwriter/Guitars/Engineer
2016 The Agonist The Ocean Songwriter
2016 Idina Menzel idina (Album) Guitars/Engineer #4 iTunes Album Charts
2016 Vanesa Martín Directo (Album) Guitars/Engineer #1 Single iTunes-Spain
2016 OTEP Down (Lords of War) Songwriter #10 Google Play
2015 Escape The Fate Alive (single) (Hate Me) Songwriter #2 Hard Rock Album / #26 Active Rock Radio
2015 Escape The Fate End of the World (Hate Me) Songwriter #2 Hard Rock Album
2015 Gavin James Ghost (acoustic version) Producer/Mixer/Eng… Release date TBD
2015 Andy Vargas (Santana) On Christmas Eve (Holiday Single) Co-Producer/Mix/Guitar/Engineer
2015 Michael Bublé (New album in progress) Engineer/Pro Tools Release date: Q2 - 2016
2015 Alyse Black Love & Laughter (Album) Guitars/Engineer Release date: Q1 - 2016
2014 Pablo Alboran Terral Guitars/Engineer | 6x Platinum | 2016 Grammy Nominee "Best Latin Pop Album"
2014 Mary Lambert Heart On My Sleeve (Album) Guitars/Engineer #29 Pop Album Charts
2014 Jacqie Lee Broken Ones (EP) Guitars/Engineer #12 US Heat Charts
2014 Kenichi Kurosawa Lifetime Best (Album) Guitars/Engineer
2014 Big Fish Audio The Rock Collective Composer/Producer/Mixer/Guitars/Programming/Engineer
2013 Mary Lambert She Keeps Me Warm (Single) Guitars/Engineer #20 US Adult Top 40
2013 Tony Lucca Never Gonna Let You Go” (Single) Guitars/Engineer
2013 Tony Lucca With The Whole World Watching (EP) Guitars/Engineer
2013 MAX Have A Nice Flight (Single) Producer/Mixer/Guitars/Engineer/Programming
2013 MAX My Name Is Dick (Single) Songwriter/Guitars/Keys/Programming
2013 Nogu Svelo! Faberge Eggs (Single) Prod./Mix/Eng./Gtrs/BVs #1 Rock Single - Russia
2013 Nogu Svelo! Eat My Heart (Album) Producer/Guitars/Programming
2013 LOUNA Storming Heaven–MC Remix Remix: Production/Guitars//Piano/Programming/Mix
2012 Andy Vargas (Santana) Harvest For The World Producer/Arranger/Guitars/Programming/Engineer
2011 Bright Young Fires ft. Katie Cole Light It Up (Single) Songwriter/Prod./Mix/Gtrs/Eng… Multiple TV+Film Placements
2011 Bright Young Fires ft. Katie Cole First time Today (Single) Songwriter/Prod./Mix/Gtrs/Eng… Multiple TV+Film Placements
2010 Jason Castro Jason Castro (Album) | Guitars/Engineer #7 US Top Digital Albums
2010 J.R. Richards (Dishwalla) Monday Came (End Title Track from the Motion Picture Lbs.) Songwriter, Producer, Guitars, Engineer
2010 J.R. Richards (Dishwalla) Sunlight (Single) Songwriter, Producer, Guitars, Mixer
2010 J.R. Richards (Dishwalla) Sugarville Songwriter/Prod./Gtrs/Keys/Prog./Eng… Multiple TV Placements
2010 Steve Hott Down / Over / Next To You Songwriter
2009 The Dares Why Do I (Two Left Feet - EP) Songwriter - Featured in the film Junkyard Dog
2006 Agnes Chan Forget Yourself (Album) Co-Producer/Co-writer/Guitars/Programming/Engineer
2004 Desmond Child Do You Still Feel the Fire Producer/Arranger/Mixer/Guitars/Programming/Piano/Engineer
2002 Robbie Williams Coffee Tea and Sympathy (Single) Loops/Drum Programming/BVs/Pro Tools #3 UK Singles Chart
2000 Will Smith Freak This/Wild Wild West Arranger/Programmer/Pro Tools 2000 Grammy and Brit Awards
2000 2000 Grammys Apocalyptic (Opening Music for 2000 Grammys) Composer/Arranger/Producer
2000 Wilson Phillips Don’t Go Wasting My Time (Single) ProducerArranger/Mixer/Guitars/Programming
1998 Nikki Hassman Nikki Hassman (Album) Rhythm Arrangements/Loops/Drum Programming/Pro Tool
Composer / Producer / Mixer – Commercials, Film & TV
Awards include Cannes Silver Lion, Addys & Mobius
Commercials
Hundreds of high profile TV spots for clients including:
Coca Cola
Outback
Mattel
Exxon
Busch/NASCAR
Papa John’s
Ford
Sonic
Exxon
Taco Bell
General Mills
Gillette
Universal Orlando
Sega
Bayer
Toyota
DEP/LA Looks
Pedigree
Kawasaki
Lincoln Mercury
Asahi Beer
TDK
Korean Airlines
Bonefish Grill
ABC 7 News
CBS Television
Carrabbas Italian Grill
Buena Vista Home Video
Childhelp USA
DIne Out For America
New York City Aids Awareness Campaign
Film
I Want To Say – Main Title Them & Underscore
(WINNER: 2012 Healdsburg International Film Festival - Best Documentary)
Monday Came – End Title Track from the motion picture Lbs.
(2011 IFC Spirit Awards Finalist, 2011 Prism Nomination, Sundance Official Selection)
Why Do I – Soundtrack song ft. The Dares from the feature film Junkyard Dog
Enter The Fist – (Git Some& Show Me) - Soundtrack songs from the feature film
Squeeze – Theatrical Trailer – Miramax Films
Action Trailer – Buena Vista Features
The Lion King – TV trailers – Disney/BVHV
Aladdin – TV trailers – Disney/BVHV
Mighty Aphrodite – TV trailers – Disney/BVHV
Television
Dinner And A Movie – TBS – Main Title Theme, Underscore, Bumpers & Stingers
War Games – TBS – 2-hour Pilot Special – Main Title Theme & Underscore
Generation O! – WB Network – Animated series, 13 episodes – Underscore
CBS Television – Fall On-Air Promos – Themes & Underscore
ABC 7 News – On-Air Promo – Theme & Underscore
Client Testimonials
“If there has been one constant variable in all my creative successes over the years, it has been Michael Carey. He has made me look so good so many times, people have begun to mistake me for George Clooney. I owe Michael for making my years at Bozell award-winning... creating brilliant and original solutions for every account in the shop (yes! the ONLY music supplier we used for EVERY account in the agency was Michael!) Not only did he provide musical solutions, he provided marketing insights...He came up with amazing tracks and ideas for Exxon, Coke, and when we pitched and won the Taco Bell kid's business... not only did he write, score, arrange, and produce six different themes for six totally different campaigns, he also provided VOs, SFX and more... Michael and I produced over 70 radio and TV spots for Outback Steakhouse during a 15 year relationship working directly for the client, and over 40 spots for Carrabba's Italian Grill. When I moved into TV, and got my first show on the Kid's WB, who did I go out to get to score our award-winning series... there was never any question... And years later, when I was approached to pitch the Papa Johns pizza, it was Michael who was not just my musical better half, but my creative partner in developing the work that won the account. But even more, Michael is one of the nicest people I know in the world. He is kind, thoughtful, insightful, and is is truly a pleasure to call him my friend. I also like his politics... Michael is the best music person there is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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David Hale
CEO/Chief Hostage Negotiator – The Resistance
EVP/Creative Director – Bozell-LA
EVP/Managing Partner/Creative Director – DMB&B/NY
SVP/Co-Group Creative Director – J. Walter Thompson/NY
“During our production process on Louna's CD "Behind a Mask" Michael was a great resource and sounding board. He made several good suggestions, many of which were used, and I appreciated his positive yet constructive attitude. Later, when the album was finished, he suggested a remix of one of their songs. I agreed. What we received was a great collaborative final result for our digital release. He takes direction but still never compromises his integrity as an artist. I enjoy working with Michael and plan to in the future.”
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Travis Leake
President
Red Decade Records, LLC
“Michael is a music professional in every sense of the word. His creative composing skills always provide excellent tracks. Combine that with his vast knowledge of music and instruments, his ability to assemble and direct creative teams, and his comfort with lyrics and vocals and you've got Resonation! I would highly recommend contacting Michael for any upcoming music needs.”
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David Gioiella
Vice President, NY Chapter AICE
Owner/Principal Editor
Northern Lights Post - NY / Bodega Films
“Michael Carey is not only one of the nicest people I've ever met, but his formidable and far-ranging talents are indispensable for anyone looking for a music creator. He has blown me away as a composer, producer, player, engineer, and singer.... Whether you need someone to provide music for a project or someone to collaborate with, you will not be disappointed if you are fortunate enough to work with Michael Carey!”
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Charles Judge
Charles Judge Music
Arranger/Producer/Session Keys: credits include Colbie Callait, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, etc.
“Michael is an extremely talented composer. He understands nuances, irony and even the subtlety of humor. And to make things even better, he is a pleasure to work with. I have no hesitations recommending Michael. I look forward to the next time we can do something together.”
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Danny Kaufman
Commercial Director – BOGADA, Bully Pictures
Member - Director at Directors Guild of America
“Michael Carey has provided great musical solutions and collaborated on a number of projects with us for Outback Steakhouse. Always ready with plenty of options, Michael is versatile, fast, and always looking to take on a challenge ("We're looking for a signature digeridoo line...") He handled an incredibly complicated online project for Outback with great skill and incredible patience – and as always, it sounded fabulous. Always a pleasure.”
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John Colquon
Creative Director
The Kaplan Thaler Group
“Michael is an incredibly talented artist. He brings a wealth of knowledge and fresh insights to his projects. His dedication gave us flexibility in our work flow, resulting in terrific spots and satisfied clients.”
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Michael Novello
Northern Lights Post - NY
“Michael is one of those rare creative talents who is not only a highly astute composer/songwriter, producer, and mixer, but also a gifted performer and musician in his own right. In full possession of superb artistic instincts, intelligence, and a wealth of knowledge of the craft of writing, recording and producing music, Michael consistently delivers work which is outstanding, compelling, and singular.
Perhaps the best way to encapsulate Michael's talent is to say that every time I work with him, I learn something new. Whether it's Michael hiring me, or the other way around, collaborating with him is always a treat, and I'm always a better musician for it when the project is finished.
Michael's big-picture conceptual abilities, his attention to detail, his commitment to staying ahead of the curve, and his unshakable professionalism become evident from the get-go, and any performer, advertising agency, or producer of new media, television, or film would be well served to avail themselves of Michael’s talents – he’s a powerhouse!”
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James Verboort
Composer/Arranger