Carlo Natoli is a musician, composer, sound and video engineer whose practice spans multiple disciplines. He began his musical training as a classical guitarist in Sicily before moving to Bologna, Treviso and Trieste to study electroacoustic music and electronic sound technologies. His compositional work encompasses music for dance, theatre, film and live performance, whilst as a songwriter he moves fluidly between folktronica, indie rock and experimental forms. He is one of three founders of the music collective Improvvisatore Involontario, and has played and recorded with Gianni Gebbia, Xavier Garcia Bardon, Michel Godard, Nuno Rebelo, Cane Capovolto, Vincenzo Vasi and many others. Alongside his artistic practice, Carlo has worked extensively in communications and audiovisual production, collaborating with agencies and research institutions including Fabrica (Benetton's communications research centre). Since relocating to London in 2015, Carlo has concentrated on video engineering, data sonification and hacktivism, bringing together his diverse technical skills and commitment to experimental practice.

Carlo Natoli

Carlo Natoli is a musician, composer, sound and video engineer whose practice spans multiple disciplines. He began his musical training as a classical guitarist in Sicily before moving to Bologna, Treviso and Trieste to study electroacoustic music and electronic sound technologies. His compositional work encompasses music for dance, theatre, film and live performance, whilst as a songwriter he moves fluidly between folktronica, indie rock and experimental forms. He is one of three founders of the music collective Improvvisatore Involontario, and has played and recorded with Gianni Gebbia, Xavier Garcia Bardon, Michel Godard, Nuno Rebelo, Cane Capovolto, Vincenzo Vasi and many others. Alongside his artistic practice, Carlo has worked extensively in communications and audiovisual production, collaborating with agencies and research institutions including Fabrica (Benetton's communications research centre). Since relocating to London in 2015, Carlo has concentrated on video engineering, data sonification and hacktivism, bringing together his diverse technical skills and commitment to experimental practice.

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Carlo Natoli is a musician, composer, sound and video engineer whose practice spans multiple disciplines. He began his musical training as a classical guitarist in Sicily before moving to Bologna, Treviso and Trieste to study electroacoustic music and electronic sound technologies. His compositional work encompasses music for dance, theatre, film and live performance, whilst as a songwriter he moves fluidly between folktronica, indie rock and experimental forms. He is one of three founders of the music collective Improvvisatore Involontario, and has played and recorded with Gianni Gebbia, Xavier Garcia Bardon, Michel Godard, Nuno Rebelo, Cane Capovolto, Vincenzo Vasi and many others. Alongside his artistic practice, Carlo has worked extensively in communications and audiovisual production, collaborating with agencies and research institutions including Fabrica (Benetton’s communications research centre). Since relocating to London in 2015, Carlo has concentrated on video engineering, data sonification and hacktivism, bringing together his diverse technical skills and commitment to experimental practice.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Dobson
January 1, 2024 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Visions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Neutrino
January 1, 2023 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Searcy's
January 1, 2022 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Immersive AV
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Hawthorne
January 1, 2022 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Convene
January 1, 2022 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH Audio & Video) at Aztec
January 1, 2022 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance F.O.H. Sound-engineer at Green Note
January 1, 2022 - Present
FOH sound engineering for a music venue in Camden.
Freelance A/V Technician at PSAV/AVC/Encore
January 1, 2019 - Present
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician (FOH) at Full Circle, London
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician at Media Services Events Group, London
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, corporate events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician at MCL CREATE Birmingham
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance A/V Technician at EarCandy AV LTD
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Setting up and operating A/V for parties and weddings with function bands and DJ sets.
Freelance A/V Technician at Vibration Music LTD / Pulsar
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Setting up and running A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance Rigging Technician at Falcon Crew Ltd, London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Rigging and setting up A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Freelance Video-Maker at Balich Worldwide Show S.R.L.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Backstage shooting and editing for Intimissimi on Ice 2017 – Arena di Verona (At the Air Studios, London).
A/V Rigging Technician at Oncrew, London
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Setting up A/V installations for events, live shows and theatre.
Main Sound Engineer, Producer at Phantasma Recording & Production Studio, Italy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Main sound engineer and producer: recording and mixing for music, voice over for theatre and movies, A/V synchronization.
F.O.H. Sound Engineer at Lebowski (Live Venue), Italy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Managing and setting up multiple shows including concerts, theatre and conferences.
Main Engineer at Analog Audio Argent (Recording Studio), Italy
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Main engineer on analog desks and reel-to-reel recorders.
A/V Tech, Roadie, FOH Sound Engineer, Guitar Tech, Road and Stage Manager at A.P.S. L'Arsenale (Artist Management & Booking Agency), Italy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Various live and studio production roles across A/V tech, road and stage management.
Art Director Packager, Graphics, Advertisement and Art Manager for Releases at Improvvisatore Involontario (Label), Italy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Art direction, packaging, graphics and advertising for releases.
Art Director Packager, Graphics, Advertisement, Video Editor & Web Design at Orwell (Communication Agency), Italy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Art direction, packaging, graphics, video editing and web design for campaigns.
Tutor Technician & Composer; Audio Video Editor at UniCt (Alma Mater University of Catania)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Tutor technician and composer; video editing and teaching for student projects.
Live Engineer; Movie Sound-Guy for Documentaries at NCP (Audio Video Production)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Live sound for documentaries and on-location audio work.
Sound Design at Barbara Gurrieri Group (Art Agency)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Sound-design writing and installations for video and visuals.
Teacher; Web-builder at I.P.S.S.C.T.P. (High School), Italy
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Teacher of Communication, Video editing and Web-builder.
Tutor Technician & Composer at UniCt (Alma Mater University of Catania)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Tutor technician and composer; video editing and teaching for student projects.
Audio Video Editor; Audio Engine at EXTEMPORA S.R.L. (Communication Agency), Italy
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Audio/video editor and sound engineer for movies and documentaries.
Multimedia Programmer; Web & CD-ROM Design at Creatività & Partners (Communication Agency), Italy
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Multimedia programming and web design projects.
Multimedia Sound Design & Editing Video at Fabrica (Benetton Communication Research Centre), Italy
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Multimedia sound design and video editing work.
A/V Installation Onsite Technician for Sound Installation at Ce.a.P. (A/V project & Sell), Italy
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Onsite A/V installations for sound projects.
Seller Technician and Assistant Guitar and Audio Technician at Playtime (Seller), Italy
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Technical sales support and guitar/audio assistance.
Sound Engineer at Promoservice, Italy
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
F.O.H. and stage sound engineering for various acts.
Sound Engineer at Spazio Musica (Recording Studio), Italy
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Sound engineering for recording sessions.

Education

Web-builder (HTML) and Networks F.S.E.U. Certificate at I.P.S.S.C.T.P. Ragusa, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Sound-Design, Max/MSP Programming at Fabrica (Benetton Communication Research Centre)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Experimental Electronic Music Program at Tartini Conservatory of Music, Italy
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Primary school teaching certificate, Specialism in Music at G.B. Vico High School, Ragusa, Italy
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Classical Guitar, Harmony and Composition at Pentagramma Classical Music School, Ragusa, Italy
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Multimedia Sound Design and Editing Video at Fabrica (Benetton Communication Research Centre)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Multimedia Programming and design for Web and Cd-rom at Creatività & Partners
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Web-builder (HTML) and Networks at I.P.S.S.C.T.P. Ragusa, Italy
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Qualifications

Web-builder (HTML) and Networks F.S.E.U. Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
Sound-Design, Max/MSP Programming
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Experimental Electronic Music Program
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Primary school teaching certificate, Specialism in Music
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Classical Guitar, Harmony and Composition
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Multimedia Sound Design and Editing Video
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Multimedia Programming and design for Web and Cd-rom
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 Pulsar by Michal Zahora
    Original music for "Pulsar", dance coreography by Michal Zahora. Premiered in Prague at Ponec Theatre. The all score is available for listening here: https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE603 "La Strada (The Road) Pt.2" by Cormac McCarthy (Italian Podcast for Autoradio)
    Audiobook in chapters, taken from "The road" by Cormac McCarthy. Produced, recorded and mixed by Carlo Natoli. Original music by River Esk (Carlo Natoli). Currently streaming on spotify. https://www.twine.net/signin music voiceover instrumental soundtrack