Carl Restivo
| Carl Restivo | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Pop, rock, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Multi-instrumentalist |
| Labels | Columbia, Epic |
| Associated acts | Rihanna, Satellite Party, The Nightwatchman, Street Sweeper Social Club |
| Website | www |
Carl Restivo is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer. He has toured with Rihanna , Tom Morello's Freedom Fighter Orchestra supporting The Nightwatchman, Perry Farrell's Satellite Party, and Street Sweeper Social Club, which toured with Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction.
Restivo co-wrote the song "Go All the Way (Into the Twilight)" with Perry Farrell which was released on the Twilight soundtrack. The soundtrack was nominated for a Grammy Award and has sold 2.5 million copies worldwide. Restivo also co-wrote the song "Underground" which was Jane's Addiction No. 1 track on their album The Great Escape Artist. He scored projects for FX, including their campaign for the upfronts as well as their advertising for the FX Movie Channel.
Working with Wyclef Jean, he helped develop and record Jean's album, The Preacher's Son. He and Jean co-wrote the song "Linda" for the record and he was one of the featured artists. Restivo played acoustic (rhythm and lead) guitar on the hit "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean. He has recorded, produced, and written songs with Tom Morello, Jerry Wonda, 50 Cent, Nuno Bettencourt, Mick Mars, Doug Pinnick, Steve Perry, Patti LaBelle, Big Pun, Kurupt, and Xzibit.
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