Folk rock is a musical genre combining elements of folk music and rock music. In its earliest and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and the UK around the mid-1960s. The sound was epitomized by tight vocal harmonies and a relatively "clean" (effects- and distortion-free) approach to electric instruments epitomized by the jangly 12-string sound of the Byrds' guitarist Roger McGuinn as used sparingly by George Harrison in 1964 and 1965. The repertoire was drawn in part from folk sources, but even more from folk-influenced singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan. Roger McGuinn of the Byrds has also stated The Beatles inspired him to mix folk with rock mus ...
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A tongue-in-cheek look at two people failing to connect, and living separate lives. She wastes her time in front of the TV; he wastes his in the bar. A driving folk rock song with fiddle that gives it a Celtic feel. Might work in a pub or bar scene with someone drowning in their sorrows. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Beautiful, touching, haunting track with a prolonged sweet and sparse guitar introduction - mesmerizing long chords played emotionally with minimal percussion backing for the first minute, gradually builds after that, both in tempo and the addition of more excellent instrumentation. Amazingly good. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A soulful and soulsearching folk rock song. Male vocal and vocal harmonies over acoustic guitar, electric piano, bass, drums and percussion. The singer is examining his life and evaluating and deciding to make the change and have faith. An uplifting philosophical song. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Spirited, energetic Celtic track, based on the old folk ballad 'Edward'. Traditional Celtic ensemble evolves into folk metal arrangement from 0:43. Featuring uilleann pipes, fiddle, bodhran and rock/metal rhythm section. Alternative versions available. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A happy, up tempo farewell country rock song with a dancy beat. Led by tinkling piano and electric guitar, the simple but memorably Summery melody is ably overlaid with Beatles-esque high harmonies. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
upbeat adventurous jazzy acoustic rock track builds up- infectiously bouncy with Joni Mitchell inspired kinds of neat clean open folk chords; nice acoustic guitar soloing; shimmering electric guitar choruses, Great for sports channels tennis, gentlemanly sportsmanlike, horse racing,, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Optimistic, lighthearted INDIE FOLK INSTRUMENTAL in the style of Phillip Phillips, Mumford & Sons, Punch Brothers, etc. High-spirited, acoustic based instrumental that would work well for commercials and presentations. Simple instrumentation that won't step dialogue or voiceover. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
An upbeat, positive alternative rock track with a folky feel. On top of the regular rock band there's accordion, acoustic guitars and a Hammond organ that makes for an organic and "dirty" sound. Acoustic and electric guitar solos featured. Male vocals with cool harmonies in the anthemic chorus. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Sweet devotion and dreamy acoustic intro in this power rock ballad! Great for romantic film or tv! A man pledging his undying love for his soul mate! Sounds like John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Jack Johnson, Howie Day, Matchbox Twenty, Lifehouse and Goo Goo Dolls! Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A happy and feelgood acoustic guitar track with a slight Folk or Country sound. Care free and uncomplicated. Uplifting and refreshing, with a homey, joyful feel. Slight country influence. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Folk Rock Ballad about Gun Crime shootings in Schools similar in style to Bob Dylan Hurricane Don Mclean American Pie Bruce Springsteen ideal for use in documentary film TV radio about such incidents Columbine actual drums real band, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A group of Nashville pickers get together at a local 'watering hole' and deliver a heartfelt performance about a lost love using a Singer/Songwriter style reminiscent of James Taylor with instrumentation consisting of (Guitars, Bass, Drums, organ, and Mandolin). Simple and to the point. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Vintage, Retro acoustic sounding folk rock 1960s 1970s sounds fused with contemporary sounds - could almost be out of a 70s rock opera such as Hair. Strumming acoustic guitars, harmonies, keyboard melodies, light psychedelia. A quirky track ideal for TV/Film/Video/DVD/Internet or Radio Productions, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Tropical flair romantic Pop/Rock for Backing Latin track flair rock/pop track for Film/TV, too! have your singer make it THEIRS check out the vocal version! Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A spiritual song about Jesus. Light Acoustic Rock with a Native American feel. Sounds like Sinead O'Connor, Joni Mitchell, Edie Brickell, Cranberries. Female Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
A bluesy, soulful, moving song all about hope. Great chorus, sweet guitars, sweet harmonies. Anthemic a la Jeff Healey, Gary Moore, Bon Jovi, U2, Whitesnake, ELO, Robbie Williams. Ideal song for drama, cultural, love, documentary, film. Sentimental melancholy, hopeful, starting over, new day. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Hopeful acoustic folk rock ballad in a heartwarming and optimistic feel. Inspiring, nostalgic and blissful underscore. Featuring acoustic guitars, ukulele, glockenspiel, strings and drums. Best for bright and sentimental loving scenes, hope and romantic journey, and beautiful moments in life. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
This timeless classic folk song was covered by many and here it is done as a raw homage to the original unknown. Like many classic folk ballads, the authorship of "The House of the Rising Sun" is uncertain. Musicologists say that it is based on the tradition of broadside ballads, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A bittersweet folksy song with a rocking backbeat. Acoustic guitars introduces a bluesy folk tune about a man missing his love while searching for work. Song ends with the man looking at a river while questioning his future. Adult Casual. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Acoustic pop rock song with piano. A very catchy and emotional melody with smooth male vocals, perfect for romantic drama or romantic comedy. 20-something club scene, TV, Film, Indie or Documentary. Catchy tune, touching lyrics, light and soulful, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Bizarrely wonderful and lush Alternative track with gorgeous Piano and crazed, bizrre, quirky type vocals. Works with off the wall projects and productions, creating a sense of opaqueness. Strange Love, by Rudy Pusateri and Massimiliano Riggio, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A folk song that adds instrumentation every verse along with the theme of progress. It starts off simple just like a pioneer on a plot of land. It then grows to large and industrialized, and then it declines. Great for documentaries or anti-establishment features. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A slow roots rock instrumental track inspired by the styles of Tom Petty and Neil Young. Has a 70’s vibe to it. Features drums, bass, and many electric guitars. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Quirky & Uplifiting Instrumental with a Retro yet Contemporary Indie / New Folk vibe. Full of organic sounds such as Acoustic Guitars & Vintage Keyboards. Chorus has vocal oohs & ahhs. Ideal for film, tv, documentaries, drama, presentations, apps & applications, mobile & web video, advertising etc, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Cool lilting rock groove a la Tom Petty's "Refugee" with a female vocal. Think Tom Petty and Tom Waits meet Tina Turner. Refusal to give up on something that is flawed, with some attitude. Acoustic and electric guitars, drums and hammond organ. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
An Indie Rock/Adult Contemporary track ala Freedy Johnston, David Gray about life when disappointment sets in. Folk rock based with passionate male vocals, acoustic guitars and brilliant electric lead guitar. Great for a scene involving disappointment, mid life crisis, breakup, divorce, etc. Bumpers, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Retro dreamy strumming acoustic guitars, drums, bass, various different sections to song that evoke different styles and bands including 60s and 70s folk rock, prog and retro soundtracks to rock operas such as Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar. Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk, Folk Rock, Vintage sounds, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A stirring and heartfelt folk-rock song dealing with hopes and dreams, lost and found. Uptempo beats drive a depth of guitar melodies. Husky, emotionally charged female vocals weave an inspiring tale. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A mellow, laid-back instrumental with dobro, acoustic guitar, classical guitar fills, strings and drums. Works well for sad and/or intense scenes in film and TV. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Exploring another side of dying and finding peace heavy vocals harmonies front end setting up an instrumental ending with backing support vocals acoustic guitar picking with strumming building arrangement including triumphant horns drums bass asking questions throughout suitable for TV/Film/Internet, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Moody atmospheric Indie acoustic rock track, that reflects upon life's struggles through a person view & concludes that we can all change our circumstances even if we sometimes have to fight through to see a positive tomorrow. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A mellow, acoustic Indie Folk tune, that pulses along with a nice arpeggio thats doubled with Acoustic Guitar and Banjo. Big driving four on the floor drums add in the chorus to push this track forward. An electric guitar melody adds in verse two to built it even more. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Pop
Female edgy Vocals. Searing Love song about love lost, being loved too late or just in the nick of time. Sounds like Sinead O'Connor, Joni Mitchell, Edie Brickell, Cranberries. Female Vocals, British & Irish, Scotland
This nice acoustic instrumental mid-tempo ballad was inspired by artist like James Taylor, Dan Fogleberg, Jim Croce etc. It features brush drums, bass, 3 acoustic finger-picked guitars, piano, and acoustic lead playing the melody. Great track for romantic scene or slow dance. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Acoustic guitars with a gentle vocal expressing thoughts of uncertainty. Song explores an introspective man questioning his impending marriage. Quiet, and thoughtful song featuring a low volume drum loop. Farming metaphors seeds blowing melancholy wistful meditative Adult Alternative Americana, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Chill pop rock track with real instruments. Great for commercial or instructional video. Groovy but unobtrusive. Melody is played by guitar and keyboards backed by real bass and drums. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Rock pop meets Folk, Patriotic and angry lyrics about our Lady Liberty and American history. Would suit a 9/11 style or Patriotic visual. Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
upfront raw powerful rock/jazz/new age/ country guitar instrumental with a touch of Jimi Hendrix mixed with pedal steel guitar, beautifully haunting takes you to another place, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Southern California in the mid-1960s was at the epicenter of the new folk-rock sounds from bands like The Byrds, MFQ, and others. This instrumental track features drums, bass, and “jangly: electric guitars for that classic sound. Great track for background or theme music from that period. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Chicken immortalized in song! Starts out in the barnyard, then flaps its wings into the kitchen, cooking up dishes from different cultures around the world. Distinctly southern, yet national chain restaurants also featured. Humorous ending with biblical reference to Adam and Eve. Great family tune, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Dreamy & Uplifiting Instrumental with a Retro yet Contemporary Indie / New Folk vibe. Full of organic sounds such as Acoustic Guitars, flute & Vintage Keyboards. Ideal for film, tv, documentaries, drama, presentations, apps & applications, mobile & web video, advertising etc, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
The true story of a lesbian coming to terms with the fact that her mother had her subjected to shock treatments to cure her of her homosexuality. She comes to a point of forgiveness and acceptance. With a tinge of a Dire Straits influence. Social acceptance and Homophobia. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
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