Since the 1970s a genre of "contemporary folk", fueled by new singer-songwriters, has continued to make the coffee-house circuit and keep the tradition of acoustic non-classical music alive in the United States. Such artists include Chris Castle, Steve Goodman, and John Prine. While from London The Pogues and Ireland The Corrs brought traditional tunes back into the album charts.
A catchy, acoustic track in the tradition of Bob Dylan. Acoustic guitars, mandolin, and harmonica. It could also be compared to Paul Westerberg. A sing along break up song where the narrator addresses an exlover about how he is trying to deal. The tune a touch of whimsy to it. Romantic drama. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A great sounding and beautiful ballad featuring intricate finger-style acoustic guitar with piano accompaniment and expressive male vocals expressing love that will last forever despite the obstacles that life and living put in your way, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A bright, uplifting tracks with chiming twelve string guitars and hammer dulcimers. uplifting, joyful, summery. A long accordion drone and twelve-string guitar pluck chiming octaves as they mirror a piano's slow chords. A well orchestrated blend of mandolin and acoustic guitar enter for the chorus. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sad 'those were the days' love ballad, regret for leaving a girlfriend, Celtic melancholy, perfect for romantic drama, perfect for phone on hold, beautiful Irish fiddle and mandolin duet would suit credits on a movie, Paris love affair, phone on hold, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Creamy, effortless female vocals with a haunting vibe & soft undertones of piano & strings. 20-something, mysterious tv/movie scenes. Great for fantasy film and breakups. Sweet vocals with an 'evanescence' & allure. A story of a man constantly disappearing from your life. Heartbreaking yearning, Female Vocals, Pop, Lilith Fair
An emotional, acoustic guitar driven track with electronic undertones. It has an ethereal tone for media that requires a dramatic feel. There is a bit of an outdoors element with a positive optimistic energy that works well with romance or dealing with emotional moments. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Fast and furious Celtic folk rock with a good time rebellious punk edge featuring accordion and whistle with hard hitting drums and dirty electric guitar. Great for action and drama travel beer ads or extreme sports, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Mellow, easy-going, laid back and joyful Acoustica track with acoustic guitars plus subtle piano and bell melodies. Homey, blissful, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Modern acoustic indie pop with a bittersweet sound. Simple guitar accompanied by bells, auto harp, strings etc. Emotional, reflective and tender. Sounds like Missy Higgins, Ingrid Michaelson and similar singer-songwriters. Great for film and TV dramas, TV commercials and documentaries. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A thoughtful folksy song about a high school reunion. Some thoughts on whether attending a reunion is a good idea. Pretty finger-picked guitar and subtle cello and strings in the background. Nice harmony vocals by co-writer Ed Swartz. Perfect for any show where a school reunion plays a part. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
This song was written to celebrate the beauty in us all with poetic sign language. This song has been taught all over the world so would be a great addition for motivational, inspirational and uplifting projects, incuding school assemblies, teaching through music, recovery, courage, self-image, etc. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Giving Tree is a light, airy instrumental featuring acoustic, electric and bass guitars with bells, cello and other synth elements as accompaniment. It has a great Death Cab for Cutie -like sound that will fit well behind dialogue or with a variety of film or TV scenes requiring a positive vibe. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A pastoral and psychedelic instrumental guitar song with minimal percussion and melodic accordions. A soft and clean electric guitar releases a hypnotic pull as roomy drums enter at a sombre pace. Accordions breathe even more melodic air into the track. Minimal and earthy. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
back to 1960's with this music, it is good to use in comedy, in corporate videos. A band 1960's play with all the style of those years. Easy listening. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Lovely singer songwriter country folk love song, male vocal, acoustic steel string guitar, electric bass, laid back fingerpicking. Poetic lyrics about young lovers, separated by distance and obligations, having to wait to see each other. Heartwarming. absence makes the heart grow fonder? Don Mclean, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A quirky, upbeat, mid-tempo, acoustic instrumental featuring mandolin, accordion, acoustic guitar, piano and upright bass. Fun, carefree vibe. Ads for jeans, Levis, comfortable shoes, supermarkets, energy bars or Home and Garden show, home improvement or fixit show. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A sweet folky love song about first love among fireflies, the new moon and tall summer grass. Beautiful, simple country waltz, perfect for romantic rural settings, warm evenings on the front porch, falling in love while dancing, reminiscing about true love long ago. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Dueling acoustic guitars, a hybrid of flamenco styled guitars & western alternative pop folk. A contemporary sound with a retro flair reminiscent of The Eagles, Paul Simon & CSN&Y with a psychedelic edge a la early Pink Floyd & The Beatles. Road trip montage worthy for an earthy film. Instrumental. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Standing in the ocean, a fairy tale scene where you close your eyes and recall a sweet embrace. Flowers in her hair - a Jack and Jill scene were Jill is hoping that Jack is remembering the sweet smell of her skin and their time spent together. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Relaxed Male Vocalist sings about changing yourself for the better and becoming a "Libertine" Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Moderate: A deeply moving arrangement of this memorable classic. From intimate phrases to majestic swells, the smooth combination of instrumental elegance and choral warmth will leave you misty-eyed. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Beautiful organic questioning love song (ballad) with quiet and elegant simplicity. Simple heartfelt vocal and gorgeous acoustic guitar solo. Perfect for a quiet love story - after all we've been through this just happened and it's wonderful! Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Slow easy listening adult contemporary emotional song about searching for love and acceptance; deep psychological & philosophical lyric content; ideal for film, tv or documentary; bow-bass to create a heartfelt, unique, haunting and memorable ambience; deep emotion, feeling; Top 25 ECMA charts #3 UK, Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Beautiful dark lullaby sang by Mandi See. Great for transitions in movies or TV shows. Has quite a sad sound to it. If you are looking for an alternative approach to a bedtime lullaby then this is perfect! Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A simple finger-picked guitar plucks bittersweet minor chords with a mournful cello beneath the mix. Layers of atmospheric reverb envelope the guitar as song progresses. A short poetic folk piece with an earthy, melancholic mood. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Think Duck Dynasty, turtle hunting, deep in the rootsy dirty South. Cool instrumental with a dark and dangerous down home feel. Contemporary beat keeps it edgy and suspenseful. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A song in the Americana and Irish folk tradition about the magic of the Sligo region of Ireland. Perfect for travel documentaries or Irish themed movie trailer or credits. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Tale about a man who gets injured, is given prescription painkillers and finds himself addicted. It destroys his family and his life, he ends up in court, and he wishes that he could get clean but doesn’t have the strength to do so. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
With an acoustic based uptempo rhythm, this folk song blends contemporary and indie folk and has strong hooks through the chorus. It intros a harmonica on the chorus for that indie campy vibe with a happy feel. Think Fleet Foxes meets the Shins. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
thoughtful guitar vocal relaxing song about the sun becoming the moon before you know where the time has gone. seizing the moment and relishing time and making more of what you see in every day life. Take your time while you can before the moment slips away. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
"Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Ballad" is an acoustic track for two guitars with a simple background drum beat with brushes. There is a slow and sentimental chord pattern played with fingerstyle on one guitar while a second plays melodically. The track is down tempo, relaxing, and sentimental. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Hauntingly beautiful, spiritual odyssey, journey of truth and light by passing through the dazzling darkness, hopeful, healing, tranquil, serene, triumphant, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
This is a simple acoustic finger-picking song that includes piano accompaniment and electric guitar lead. The chorus has a strings section for added impact and a bit of a cinematic feel. This a great song for voice overs and scenes going for a sense of relaxation and a touch of americana. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A finger picked acoustic guitar highlights this lighthearted piece. Perfect for nature shows, scenes in the great outdoors or wholesome family oriented commercials. A cello appears halfway through to lend substance. Would also be right at home in a pharmaceutical ad. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A cautionary tale about a man who grew up during the Great Depression. His quest for money becomes his top priority in life at the expense of everything else. He still makes money after he dies but can’t take it with him. The message is relevant to today's focus on always wanting more. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
As an adult child of an alcoholic, I was asked by a therapist to write a list of rules I grew up with and then to turn those rules inside out. The result is “I Deserve to Be Loved.” People have sobbed when singing this song. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A terrifying song about the school shootings, suicide bombers, and other idiots in the world that feel the need to terrorize innocent people. Looking towards a brighter future where things like this come to an end. Perfect song for a documentary about topics like this. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Dreaming about movie-star love, this song was inspired by the twisted love of Sharon Stone and Robert Deniro in the movie Casino. The song is about dusting your-self off and getting back in the game of love, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Instrumental acoustic indie pop/rock/folk ala The Shins, Elliot Smith, Fleet Foxes, The Faces, The Fratellis, The Leisure Society. Happy, playful, slightly quirky vibe. Perfect for film/tv cues about working together, joining, making friends, building. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sorrowful little tune played with classical guitars. A simple melody/harmony played over the top of soothing guitar sounds. Perfect for relaxation, scenic nature views, expansive vistas, and emotive images of loss and sorrow. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Gentle and smooth, featuring soft acoustic guitars, oboe, drums and glockenspiel create a peaceful and wistful atmosphere. Suitable for documentaries, background music, yoga, relaxation, meditation etc... Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
This warm hearted acoustic instrumental features Nylon Guitar, Piano, Fiddle, Banjo, and Dobro. Begins slow then builds into an earthy medium tempo. Like a welcome spring. The perfect underscore for your project. This piece of music has some natural pauses for easy edits and/or looping. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Beautiful music & vocals that will give you nice warm feeling inside, smile in your face, and great mood for the whole day. Imagine a sunny forest with trees, butterflies, and many many different colors. You can breath the fresh air and feel your heart with the beauty of spring. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Tender Celtic love ballad with traditional Irish orchestral arrangement a la Chieftans featuring piano, Uilleann pipes, whistles, guitars, violins, percussion. Perfect for film credits, soundtrack, any movie with a romantic love theme, phone on hold. Song also has a year's end, Christmasy feel to it, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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