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 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
A mellow acoustic/electric song about a restless soul that drifts from place to place seeking solace and a home but never seems to find it. Great raspy male vocals ala Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan with great harmonica in bridge/outro. Great for scenes about drifters, free spirits and the lonely. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A happy and exciting, natural and folksy composition featuring acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, drums and percussion. Positive and emotional track fit for advertising, presentations and more. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A melodic, modern celtic folk piece with beautiful lyrics and a moving chorus stylistically reminiscent of Fields of Gold by Sting This flowing elegant track is just right for videos, corporate branding, product launch, movie theme song and TV, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Emotional and passionate cinematic acoustic rock. Mellow, warm and loving. Hopeful mid tempo romantic folk rock music, featuring acoustic guitar strums, touching piano melody and longing stings, acoustic and electronic percussion. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo slow-burner with thrilling bluesy guitar fills. Whether it’s a bit of a dig at organized religion or an drug addiction song has yet to be determined. Shades of John Lennon, Crowded House. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
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
Atmospheric, shadowy, melodic song that touches upon emotionally damaged personality traits. Features acoustic guitar and folk-tinged fiddle playing. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Chugging folky pop song of commitment to a new love. Features acoustic guitar, harmonica and atmospheric electric guitar fills. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Folk-rock ode to a bad-ass music man--featuring smoking-hot electric guitar, silky female vocals, and driving railroad rhythm--with overtones of a freight train's wail and gritty garage band sound. A stand-out choice for radio, road trips, exercise playlists, Alt Folk and Country Life Vocals. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
An edgy and rebellious Neo folk track featuring grooving live drums, tenacious guitars and tough as nails bass lines. Highlighted by a tight modern background production and arrangement, this free spirited classic rocker, straight out of Nashville-Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd,, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A light-rock match for catastrophic footage, especially hurricanes and water-related scenes. Lyrics are positive, which soften the visuals, but the content is all about the devastation and surviving it. Drum intro brings the song in a signature piano riff and a male lead vocal. Male Vocals, 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
Stylistically a direct throw back to the mid-60's with Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, The Troubador and folk music venues, Woodstock, Hippies, Flowers and all of that stuff, this song is a tribute to the style while introducing a new story into the lyric, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Acoustic guitar and male vocal singer/songwriter track for children about sharing a cookie. Ala Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, James Blunt. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Driving acoustic pop song about tilting at windmills, fighting to find meaning in life. Female vocal over pulsating drums, fretless bass, plaintive fiddle, acoustic guitars and mandolin. Angst-ridden lyric about the blind searching for truth. A passionate plea against complacence. Mixed Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
A humorous tune about denial of all sorts of personal accusations against the singer. The music builds and becomes more excited as the vocal becomes quicker and more complicated. Funny, rocking folk. Great for comedy, as a backing track or as a title track. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Haunting guitar and male voice build in tension with string section and swampy drones, climaxing with the lyrics "when all the lights are out"-great for end of dramatic scene or themes of questioning life's illusions, dreams, loss of a loved one, the mystery of death. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
No one is born a racist or a bully, we learn those things from others, and we can unlearn them too. By examining the sources of hatred we gain the tools to make positive change. This track was a finalist in the Political Song category in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Idealistic song of what the wind must "see or hear"... like being a "fly on the wall"! Lyrically deals with Knowing, Truth, Love, Feelings and Life's Mysteries! Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A cautionary tale about our fascination with modern technology. Take a peek at some typical 21st-century stories driven by drums, bass, tambourine, shaker and tasteful effects. The upbeat vocals and harmonies make the track a good fit for radio, talk show bumpers, film, television, and more. Female Vocals, 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
Singer/Songwriter acoustic led song with a retro/vintage vibe. Very 60s/70s folk rock era in style. Similar to artists like Roy Harper, Fairport Convention, Crosby Stills & Nash and bands from the UK Canterbury scene. Also reminscent of bands like Fleet Foxes and Mumford & Sons. Organic sounding. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Singer/Songwriter track. Mellow acoustic guitar, sparse intimate vocals with subtle atmospheric strings and piano. Our other song 'It's Clear' follows naturally from this song, so it's also worth checking out. Mellow, Melancholic, Haunting, Retro, Retrospective, Atmospheric, Indie New Folk, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Retro Acoustic Folk Rock Vibe, atmospheric, hypnotic vocals, picked guitar and Vintage keyboard sounds. Lots of intertwined melodies. Instrumental section runs from 2:00 to 2:54 - evokes the sounds of the 1970s. Chilled out. A quirky track ideal for TV/Film/Video/DVD/Internet or Radio Productions, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Dreamy & Uplifiting Instrumental with a Retro yet Contemporary Indie / New Folk vibe. Full of organic sounds such as Acoustic Guitars & Vintage Keyboards. Ideal for film, tv, documentaries, drama, presentations, apps & applications, mobile & web video, advertising etc, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Dreamy & Uplifiting Instrumental with a Retro yet Contemporary Indie / New Folk vibe. Full of feelgood melodic organic sounds such as Acoustic Guitars & Vintage Keyboards. Ideal for film, tv, documentaries, drama, presentations, apps & applications, mobile & web video, advertising, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Singer/Songwriter track - finger picked acoustic nylon string guitar, atmospheric keyboards, vocals repeat same verse which builds on each pass. Retro sounding but with contemporary edge. Mellow, Serene, Infectious, Floating, Melodic, Inviting, Ethereal, Good Hearted, Melancholic, Hopeful, Heartfelt, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Acoustic Singer/Songwriter track with lightly strummed guitar with vocals, bass drum/tambourine. Song repeats similar verse but gets bigger on each loop with introduction of keyboard melodies and backing vocals. Slow down slightly at end of each verse and at end. Indie Folk like Belle and Sebastian, Male 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
Dreamy & Uplifiting Instrumental with a Retro yet Contemporary Indie / New Folk vibe. Full of organic sounds such as Acoustic Guitars & Vintage Keyboards. Ideal for film, tv, documentaries, drama, presentations, apps & applications, mobile & web video, advertising etc, Instrumental, Rock, Folk 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
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
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
Charming Feelgood Acoustic Instrumental with a retro yet contemporary New Folk vibe. Full of organic sounds such as acoustic guitars, xylophone, flute, vintage keyboards. Ideal for many uses such as film, tv, documentaries, drama, presentation, apps & applications, mobile & web video, advertising, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Singer/Songwriter track - Atmospheric, sparse verse with acoustic guitar and vocals, vintage sounding reverb, builds through various sections to larger chorus with subtle extra instrumentation. Contemporary Indie Rock, New Folk, 60s/70s, Laid Back, Unusual, Vintage, Dark, Dissonant, Distant. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Quirky Singer/Songwriter Contemporary sounding. Dry treatment i. e. minimal effects. Very intimate sounding. Watching The World Go By, Space Trip, Flying, Floating, Freedom. Could be used for a sci-fi movie/series, animation/cartoon. Laid Back, sparse, minimalistic, improvised, TV/Film/Documentary, 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
Haunting, passionate, and romantic mid-tempo Alternative Folk Rock song feat. male and female vocals, guitars, and full band (climatic ending with strings and harmonies). Fitting for soundtracks and themes like love, relationships, breakups, drama, driving alone and missing someone. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Emotional, dramatic and passionate acoustic track, featuring acoustic guitars, bass, drums, percussions and strings. Great for commercials, videos, slideshows, presentations, websites and more. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Midtempo Folk-Rolk song with a classic Stones meets Springsteen instrumental feel and a strong melody. Features some great country flavoured guitar, Hammond organ, banjo and a strong male lead vocal. Lyrically it deals with the hope of a loved one recovering from a serious illness by winter's end. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo sixties styled Folk-Rock song in the classic Bob Dylan & Byrds tradition; strong male lead vocal, organ and tasteful guitar work create the vintage vibe. Would sound great as a radio song in a vintage setting or in a soundtrack for a film set during the Vietnam era. Also scenes with trains, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Upbeat Folk-Rock number with a strong West Coast 1960s feel reminiscent of The Byrds, Love and Buffalo Springfield. Strong vocal harmonies are supported by plenty of jangling guitars, rock bottom bass and a thrusting rhythm. Great for anything that involves the weather or 1960s culture, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Gritty folk-rock song with a hint of menace and a vibe that recalls "The Letter" and classic '60s Rock. The lyrics are poetic and deal with someone who feels like an outcast on the edge of society. A "tough guy" song that'd work in a show like "Breaking Bad" or with adverts stressing individualism, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
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