McCarthy's early music (1985-1999) was a mixture of ElectroAcoustic (electronic music with live soloists or chamber ensemble) and acoustic chamber music usually featuring an instrumental soloist.
McCarthy's early music (1985-1999) would be best described as ElectroAcoustic but now his music style is funk, a hybrid of rock and jazz. Usually his electronic music with live soloists or chamber ensemble and acoustic chamber music usually featuring an instrumental soloist.