Progressive folk or prog folk was originally a type of American Folk music that pursued a progressive political agenda, but in the United Kingdom the term became attached to a sub-genre that rejects or de-emphasizes the conventions of traditional folk music and encourages stylistic or thematic innovation. It gave rise to the genre of psychedelic or psych folk and had a major impact on the development of progressive rock.
The original meaning of progressive folk came from its links to the progressive politics of the American folk revival of the 1930s and particularly through the work of musicologist Charles Seeger. Key figures in the development of progressive folk in America were ...
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Acoustic fingerstyle guitars with percussion, fretless bass and mandolin solo. Versitile piece of instrumental music. Many applications for film or TV. Lovers being unwillingly seperated, soul searching, forbidden love, personal turmoil, slow motion scene of angst and devestation. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
upbeat ukelele piece, guitars, bass, tuba, drums, piano, accordion. happy. instrumental, easy going, all is good, walking home after a hard day. walking into the sunset. happy, somewhat melancholy, a circus like element to it. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
This song is imagery laden and evocative of a sombre and thoughtful mood. Simple orchestration featuring male vocals, guitars, and deep haunting percussion throughout (such as bass drums and hand drums). A song about letting go of the past and moving on. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Unusual, slow groove song about working too hard and wanting to take a giant nap. Quirky and tongue-in-cheek, but not overtly funny. Second half of the song is romantic, too. Female Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
A gentle guitar lead song with accordion and full band. There is a lightness and sweetness in a waltz kind of time. The melody gives a voice to feelings and soft emotions. Excellent for elegant and sophisticated ads, scenes and credtits. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A very slow and dreamy Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer song. Delicate, dreamy, soft, sweet and melancholic. It's perfect for very intimate moments and reflection. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
a relaxing and sweet solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer instrumental piece. You have never heard music quite like this before and will find it perfect if you strive for quality, uniqueness and new marketability. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A bright and vibrant solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer song that shines yet has a tranquility that builds into a lovely flower. Unique music for unique projects, scenes, films and tv series. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
