Mathew Arrellín on SoundBetter

Hi! I'm Mathew Arrellín — a composer, cellist, and recording artist based in Chicago. Whether you're looking for lush string recordings, custom compositions, or help bringing your musical ideas to life, I'm here to collaborate and make it happen.

I'm a versatile composer and cellist who thrives on collaboration and creative exploration. My work spans a wide sonic spectrum — from lush, lyrical string arrangements to gritty, apocalyptic textures and experimental soundscapes. Whether you're looking for something tonal and melodic, modal and atmospheric, or completely off the map, I love diving into projects that challenge genre boundaries and bring something truly unique to life.

Need a haunting cello line to set the tone for your track? A full string arrangement that builds from ambient to cinematic? A custom composition that blends classical depth with experimental edge? I’ve got you covered. I work in a variety of styles and can tailor the sound to match your artistic vision — whether it’s intimate and acoustic or processed and otherworldly.

My background is in contemporary classical composition, but I’m just as comfortable working with singer-songwriters, producers, film composers, and sound designers. I can provide remote cello recordings, custom compositions, arrangements, and layered textures built from real instruments and creative processing.

Let’s talk about what you’re envisioning — I’m excited to help bring it to life.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.