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 dark dramatic instrumental piece with fiery strummed acoustic guitars, fading out to a subtle ambient drone. A hammer-dulcimer style guitar plays a bluesy fusion of Appalachian melody with a modern twist. A synthesized drone whispers low in the mix. dark, dramatic, eerie. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Dark americana track with real instruments. Cowboy style guitar melody and gritty organ. Acoustic guitars give it a folky feel, while electric guitar and organ add toughness. Great for a highway, desert, night, or other lonely scene. Instrumental, 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
Mid-tempo indie folk rock with male lead vocal ala Fun, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Ben Kweller, James Blunt, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, David Gray, Phillip Phillips. Catchy fun vibe; a tale of a rockstar's ego getting the best of him. Great for film/TV/advertising. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo singer/songwriter rock with modern & classic vibes ala James Taylor, Sting, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Steely Dan, Jackson Browne. Lyrics about trying to find the humor to cope with life's everyday difficulties. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Anthemic Folk Rock Song. The tune features beautiful acoustic guitar work and lyrics that tell the plight of the poor and working class in America. Perfect for any patriotic or reflective cues. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Slow tempo soothing Romantic Ballad. Lyrics talk about hearten, conflict between each other. A solo double bass reafirms its Dramatic feel. A battle of feelings with a very romantic song. Features Electric Guitar Female Voice, Electric Bass and a Double Bass with a bow. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Ballad
He's fallen hard for her! She drives him crazy. Use it in a love story scene set in Harlem or Amsterdam. The strong pull of love. Working out a new relationship. Blown over by her great looks. Could be in a beauty pageant. A pretty ardent guy truly smitten by love. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Happy and upbeat track with acoustic guitars, drums and fat bass. Some slide guitars for a great mood. Amazing for footages, tv films, streaming and background for documentaries and road trip movies. 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
Positive and uplifting music track featuring piano, glockenspiel, acoustic and electric guitars, hand claps, percussion, bass guitar and drums. Positive and exciting composition best fit for commercials and various videos. Touch of light rock and country. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Country
Soulful male lead vocals and sincere acoustic guitar play together in an introspective, touching Blues Rock track. A romantic song on expression of love. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Justice is drop D acoustic guitars and bass guitar with roots drums. It is a boldly strummed instrumental with doubled guitar lines which make it sound fat and powerful. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Save Our Children is acoustic guitar in a strummed melodic style. It is written with the thought of how we lose children due to many different causes. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Break It Down is acoustic guitars, bass guitar and stomp percussion. It is a rowdy ride sure to get you grooving. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. 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
Now that I need it, why can't I find time? How many pearls did I cast before swine? Looking back on your life, did you waste your time or spend it wisely? Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Flowing Steel is a professional guitar work with classic spanish guitar, 12 strings guitar and steel guitars. Evocating journeys across the desert, sunny roads, 66 route, lonely missions etc you'll find it perfect for visual storytelling, camera travelings, introducing characters or similar. Instrumental, 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
This summery, upbeat track quickly establishes light-hearted enjoyment. Bells and vocals play the melody while acoustic and electric guitars, bass, percussion and drums push the rhythm forward. This is an awesome track for web tutorials, commercials, travel and any programing involving fun. Mixed Vocals, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
This folk rock acoustic guitar instrumental was written for dear friend Marvin (Smoky) Coe who passed away July 4th 2018. Smoky was a mentor and offered equipment and advice while we were building our studio - You can consider this instrumental my way of grieving for a dear friend departed. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Soulful folk rock acoustic guitar instrumental track written while working on Father's Day. Guitar playing influenced by Eric Clapton and Lewis McGehee. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Very smooth acoustic guitar folk rock instrumental, played tastefully and with somber emotion of love and admiration. Playing style is influenced by Lewis McGehee and Eric Clapton. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Precision rhythmic strumming with round pentatonic notes floating the rhythm, surrounded with long melodic and pentatonic lead guitar. If you're in need of Acoustic Guitar Folk Rock instrumentals, you'll find what you're ears are searching for in this track - IOU. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
If you're looking for a fun track, you'll certainly enjoy Cocktail Hour. It was written the day of Florida Gators - Georgia Bulldogs fall meetup. Also known as the largest outdoor cocktail party. So, naturally, you're going to hear southern folk rock influence in the style. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A fiery dissonant melody suggesting secretive and abstract moments lie ahead. Be brave, and fear not - something wondrous is about to happen. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Well - if you're hanging around the fire feeling the groove and enjoying the moment, you'll dig the Fest Of May - a taste of springtime. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Positive, feelgood Pop-Rock / Light Rock with a natural, family friendly sound and a slight Country influence. Slight folk influence. Community / Friends and family / Fun and Vacations. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
A yearning-feeling ukulele track; guy feels bland/ uninteresting/ average; Gentle melodic acoustic tune for love stories or down-on-his-luck characters; solitary and humble guy song dealing with feeling unloved not special; strives to feel loved; figuring out he's got to go after the girl regardless, 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
This is a very even keeled guitar based pop track. It exhibits a very bright positive vibe that builds slightly. It is not to edgy nor too laid back. You could say it is a slight step up from a normal pharmaceutical music bed. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
After a period of "locked in syndrome" of the heart, this singer suddenly finds himself "Locked Away No More", having become free of the desperation and sense of hopelessness that had shackled him inside himself. A refreshing new release from the bonds that hampered him. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
An uplifting song starting on acoustic guitar that builds into a full band chorus with drums and bass and lead guitar. A very positive and happy track that can be used for a variety of promotional materials. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
This is a song about being at a cross road in a relationship. Letting go with the hope that someone will change before it's to late. You can go if you want but it's a long way down the road. With cool acoustic guitars and emotional male vocals. Written with travelling away after a breakup in mind. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A bright and positive folk rock track with acoustic, electric and glide guitars, accordion, bass and drums. It is universally applicable, from agricultural issues to travel to family to corporate and many more. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Classic hard rock track AC/DC style. strong driving guitar riff followed by a driving bass and then some classic AC/DC twang as the track builds. Ideal for any truck shows, any shows needing classic AC/DC rock guitar to stamp the mood, Instrumental
Restful folk pop ballad evoking the travel through life of a man full of dreams and hopes. Originally written on the ukulele, this version sees also guitars, organ, bass and drums. Great track to illustrate any story related to hope and courage, or the pursuit of happiness and finding a home. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A beautiful indie folk song about meeting your soul mate in your dreams. There's cool and easy vibe to the music that adds some confidence. Contrasting that is the ethereal and dreamy electric guitar accompaniment which seems to subtly remind you that this is all still just a dream. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Feel the warmth and excitement of new love with this fun, catchy, sweet song. Smooth female vocal over rhythmic acoustic guitar with a band to deliver a memorable, stick-in-your-head chorus at:36. It's just beginning, but his person could be the one - this might be good! Feel-good track for ads, too, Female Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
This track turns on instant good vibes like a sink faucet; Happy wholesome melodic upbeat sitcom theme track; Acoustic guitar strums, bouncing bass, snappy drums plus good 'ole chirpy mandolin; comedy, family; commercial background for farm fresh products, youthful care products, down home cooking, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Up beat cute song aimed at frog lovers celebrating the super duper green guys in a green way with an environmental cautionary bridge section- preserve frog's bogs! Use for variety Science show, puppet shows, TV, cable, commercials, web ads, web docs, Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Sunday afternoon Super-clean and nice heart-warmer; Pet food track; Up beat sweet song celebrating nature with an environmental all natural leaning; Variety Science shows, puppet programs, animal features, documentaries; uplifting, sounds like Canadian icons Barenaked Ladies; hints East Coast sound, Instrumental, Folk, Folk Pop
Easygoing but motivating track about Being true to yourself and your dreams- your dreams won't go away hard as you try to ignore them-; soft rock tune with undertones of Scottish folk rock inspiration; indie film bed track; replete with authentic cellos/strings, Male Vocals, Folk, British Folk
Strumming folk guitar with uplifting catchy violin fillers. Gradually paced instrumental buildup, lightly recurring theme perfect for casual ads or outdoor reality TV. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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