Jeffrey Carabelos playing grand piano, shot from above in black and white

Award-winning film composer

Bring your musical vision to life.

Jeffrey is a film composer with a keen ability to listen and interpret the wants and needs of his clients, bringing creative visions to life. Explore existing work, credits, and more below.

The Reel

Selected Works

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In the end, his score didn't just support the film; it became a character in its own right, shaping scenes in ways I hadn't imagined and adding an emotional layer that brought everything to life. Jeffrey elevated the movie far beyond my expectations – I can't imagine the film without his amazing score!

From our very first spotting session, he innately understood what the movie needed…when I heard the score, I grinned like an idiot throughout, as it had exceeded my expectations.

Upon receiving the main theme, I immediately sensed that Jeff was on the right path, destined to craft truly remarkable original music...As a matter of fact, Jeff's score for my feature is genius.

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The Studio

Harmonic Alchemy

Harmonic Alchemy

Harmonic Alchemy is a post-audio studio founded by Jeffrey in 2020. With a focus on film score, immersive audio mixing and sound design, Harmonic Alchemy provides services for each stage of the post-audio workflow, ensuring each production meets professional standards.

A note on my scoring ethos

“My greatest achievement arrives on the shoulders of visionary filmmakers and storytellers.

When I see dailies, read a screenplay, or observe art from a project, magic begins to unfold. It is then amplified by meaningful conversations with passionate directors.

From those conversations, I extract the internal alchemy of the director, transmuting it into music that perfectly expresses their intended vision. I will stop at nothing to achieve this goal.

For those who are unsure of what they want, I excel at the process of discovery. Together, we will find the musical horizons your story deserves.

This process drives me. It's the lifeblood of my studio, Harmonic Alchemy, and I live for the challenge. If you have a vision, or need help crafting one, let's get the conversation started.”

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On screen

Recent short works 

Devil in the Trunk — Official TrailerA feature horror film. Trailer score and sound mix by Jeffrey Carabelos.
Tenkara — A Scene from STARFISHConcept scene from the upcoming feature Starfish, both scored by Jeffrey Carabelos.

Film credits (composer)

Selected credits

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Finding my purpose after all this timeAbout Jeffrey's work and the path that brought him back to composition.

Testimonials

What directors say

Matt Skinner, Skinner Digital
Matt SkinnerSkinner Digital

The vision for the soundtrack of Wolf Empire was specific, yet it had to pay homage to a previous time in cinema. This was a challenge of choice and refinement. Jeffrey executed the original film composition with great enthusiasm and precision. Working with him is easy and his work is first class.

Ty Bradford, Ovo Films
Ty BradfordOvo Films

Working with Jeffrey on UCK was one of the most rewarding collaborations I've ever had as a director. What stood out immediately was how deeply invested he was—he cared about the film as much as I did and he went above and beyond at every stage, constantly refining, experimenting, and pushing each moment to be stronger. Most importantly, Jeffrey instinctively understood the film's unique tone—the balance of humor, tension, and heart it needed to truly work. In the end, his score didn't just support the film; it became a character in its own right, shaping scenes in ways I hadn't imagined and adding an emotional layer that brought everything to life. Jeffrey elevated the movie far beyond my expectations – I can't imagine the film without his amazing score! Jeffrey is a rockstar!

Zak Mir, ZMIR Films
Zak MirZMIR Films

Collaborating with Jeff on the score for my debut feature film was an exceptional experience. Jeff's meticulous approach during the spotting session, where he thoroughly read the entire script and grasped the genre's nuances, set the foundation for our musical direction. We opted for a unique blend of non-traditional regional music, incorporating both eastern and western instruments and motifs to enhance the film's mood.

Jeff's patience and respect for the creative process were evident as we navigated through multiple revisions of the cues. Upon receiving the main theme, I immediately sensed that Jeff was on the right path, destined to craft truly remarkable original music. His compositions undeniably elevated the film to new heights, creating a powerful and immersive auditory experience. As a matter of fact, Jeff's score for my feature is genius.

Matt Alvarado, Pure Imagination LLC
Matt AlvaradoPure Imagination LLC

Working with Jeff was an absolute joy, and his score elevated the film immeasurably. From our very first spotting session, he innately understood what the movie needed. During the whole process, he was extremely open to my vision for the film and did an excellent job of making communication as easy as possible. His passion and drive to tell the story with me was inspiring. And when I heard the score, I grinned like an idiot throughout, as it had exceeded my expectations.

If you're looking for a composer, I cannot recommend Jeff enough. Skilled, passionate, and an excellent collaborator, you'll enjoy the music and the process.

David Chavez, Maxxed Out Films
David ChavezMaxxed Out Films

UPDATE: “Now that we have released “The Apprentice” and Jeff has delivered his score, I want to say a bit more. Every filmmaker knows that the beginning of the editing process can be tedious, often leaving you unsure if the film will turn out well. However, once I started receiving samples of Jeff's score, I was blown away by the amount of love and effort he put into it. His work has elevated our film in an epic, emotional way. I highly recommend this talented man.”

PREVIOUS: “During a crew call for my recent Star Wars fan film [The Apprentice], I crossed paths with Jeffrey Carabelos. While the film is currently in post-production, I found myself engaged in other projects simultaneously. Maneuvering a tight turnaround for a promotional piece I directed for the 72 Hour Kick Ass Film Fest, I urgently required a composer at the last minute. Without hesitation, Jeffrey embraced the challenge and produced one top-notch score. His exceptional ability to deliver high-quality compositions, combined with superlative communication skills and a keen responsiveness to feedback, made our collaboration truly outstanding. I eagerly anticipate our continued work on the Star Wars Fan Film, confident in Jeffrey's capacity to consistently produce top-notch scores.”

Ryan Dahl, Maxxed Out Films
Ryan DahlMaxxed Out Films

Jeffrey elevates every project on an incomparable scale. He is guaranteed to raise production value on anything you bring to his desk. Jeffrey has given my company and I truly professional and Hollywood-level scores with airtight turnaround times requested. Additionally, he accepts feedback with open arms and engages in conversation to comprehend every detail of what is desired for the score. He is truly a master of his craft.

Alex Niforatos, Two Owls Media
Alex NiforatosTwo Owls Media

Hiring Jeff Carabelos on my project was the best choice I could have made for my film. Jeff took time to understand my vision, and applied all feedback effectively. Without his hard work, talent, and dedication to his craft, my project would have been a fraction as good as it was. I will definitely be utilizing his expertise going forward.

Micah Groenevelt, RedMane Entertainment
Micah GroeneveltRedMane Entertainment

I've been working with Jeff for years and it's incredibly rare to find people with not only a natural talent for his craft, but also a brilliant and well-read mind. Creative discussions are always deep and abundant and the ideas and results of those conversations and intuitions always result in music that moves me to my core. It's safe to say that I've found my composer for my filmmaking career. Jeff is someone who is always learning and getting better and pushing himself to try things he's never done before all the while his heart being in every project that he does. He doesn't know how to do half-assed work and his attention to detail and perfection guarantees that the emotional core of the project stays whole and complete. This is the next John Williams in the making.

Aidan Porier, Doorstop Films
Aidan PorierDoorstop Films

Jeff is a super easy and fun guy to work with. It was a joy getting to know him as a person and as a creative when we worked on the score for my short film together. Not only is he super flexible but he's incredibly ingenuitive and always has super great and unique ideas. Would 100% recommend.

Cole Fisher, Cole Fisher Films
Cole FisherCole Fisher Films

Working with Jeffrey was the easiest going I've ever had with a composer. Our introduction was a swift conversation regarding what he could bring to the table while also asking me what I wanted. I remember making a comment on how much I loved the ambient work of Radiohead and before I knew it, I had a score before me that not only matched my film exactly but also seemed to include nods to the band I had mentioned once in conversation. Jeffrey's quality and speed of working makes him an easy recommendation for a composer.

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