Larry Folk is a Canadian award-winning vocalist and singer-songwriter with credits as a performer, composer and music director in television, radio and numerous recordings. His catalog of works includes well over 300 Pop songs, choral works, instrumental arrangements, and original instrumental compositions. Larry's discography includes three disks of original material, various Pop, Country and Jazz radio singles, a cd of Roots/Celtic music with Murray Daigle, and two a cappella Jazz albums with the award-winning Jazz vocal group, Hampton Avenue.
Big Horn Hits, rockin' electric guitars help set the mood for the sports update, newscast, Commercial Break or pregame discussion. The game is about to begin! Grab your viewier's attention with this brief and rhythmic song. Gentlemen, start your engines! Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
Think of the guys (and girls) sitting around the man-cave talking sports, illegal hits, rivalries, & team sports. A throw-back to the 70's with the brass and some hammond organ thrown into the middle section. Club bar lounge, after-game party, sitcom, men of a certain age, private eye, fun parody, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A bouncy little synth tune with quirky trumpet, and fast RnB guitar strums. Good for setting up fun, wacky, funny scenes like parties, dancing, travelling, or just transition music. Short and to the point. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Fun Time
This is a rockin bluesy country song with some great blues harp and electric guitars. A fun song about middle age lovers trying to recapture some of the passion of their youth instead of watching TV for another Friday night. Pull the blind, keep the lights on, and crank it up! Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
A dreamy piano melody creates a serene mood for a romantic dinner, evening sky, or scene transition. This piece is hypnotic due to its sparse, yet emotional development. It will simply add to what is developing on screen, not detract. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Lifelong friends who realize they must go their own ways, but know they will always have a special place in their hearts and will continue to get together. The lyric also ties in nicely with graduation themes. Very relatable lyrical theme & melody especially for teen films and Big Chill-type events, Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A song in 2 parts. Part I a jazz vocalese with electric guitar, and fingerstyle guitar with a new age feel. Part II full out jazz with a great guitar solo by Jake Langely, and free-style vocals. I picture driving through the desert in Arizona, Big Sky Country! Put on the sunscreen and jump in. Male Vocals, Jazz, Nu Jazz
Let the Games Begin! Big Crunchy Guitars, Brass, Synths and bass drive this start to the Big Game. Get ready for the Big Crunch. Besides Sports this piece supports chuning gears, Big Machinery and churning factories, Instrumental, Sports, Sports Energizing Music
A slowly building piece for orchestra and choir that capture the longing for home that our men and women in the armed services feel while they are gone. A single melody builds as a solitary snare enters from the distance, building to a soaring climax. Patriotic July 4th ceremonies, brave heroic, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
This is a country waltz with accordian. The singer is on the road, and misses his lover. He needs more than just time on the telephone. No doubt! The songs on the radio take him back to her arms, in his mind. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
With thumping basses, timpani, strings and building brass and choir, this piece screams excitement. This is the full arrangement with a dark, sinister mid-section, complete with moaning spirits and creepy, distant trumpets. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A gentle song about saying goodbye, the end of life's journey, and a light that leads one home. Soaring a cappella harmonies make this a touching backdrop to a wake funeral or cemetery setting. A Capella, Spiritual, Inspirational
A country Pop Crossover song with great slide guitar and a catchy chorus. About hard working guys and girls who attend to the daily grind while holding on to their dreams. Keep on dancin'. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A father notices his son is down, Dad explains that one doesn't need to travel far to find happiness, it's right where you're standing. The son carries on the tradition with his own son. Great for Father's Day, Family themes, and simply making the most out of life. A bit of Cajun flavor too. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
It's frustrating to live with someone who loves someone else! He's got everything but her heart. Thumping acousticsand slide guitar help tell the tale. Male Vocals, Blues, Delta Blues
This is a dramatic romantic setting of 3 Poems by Emily Dickinson for Piano and Soprano soloist. The longing of the text is beautifully matched by the mournful melody of the Soprano soloist, Suba Sankaran. Piano: Victor Mio. A good fit for late 18th Century early 19th Century period piece. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
This is a dramatic romantic setting of 3 Poems by Emily Dickinson for Piano and Soprano soloist. The longing of the text is beautifully matched by the mournful melody of the Soprano soloist, Suba Sankaran. Piano: Victor Mio. A good fit for late 18th Century early 19th Century period piece. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
This is a soft ballad with a mournful longing. Two people who happen to be married to someone else but share a history. Sweet dobro, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar. He promises to wait for her. Stories about unrequited Love, breaking up heartbreak, Male Vocals, Country, CCM
A synth-based melody with overlapping ostinatos of syths, wood mallets and fretless bass. Almost like flying! Fun corporate video, team work, successful and uplifting. Airy, light and big at the same time. It's Eighties style synth music. Panoramic views, opening credits, upbeat exciting theme song, Instrumental, Electronic, Electropop
If you need a big band arrangement that touches on all the themes of New Years, this is it. Mistletoe, Countdown to Midnight, Aul Lange Syne. Kicking live Brass parts and a smokin' rhythm section featuring Jake Langley on guitar. Happy New Year! Male Vocals, Themes, New Years Music
Sincere, uplifting lyric about getting over a hardship. Simple message, vocal with mesmerizing pulsing acoustic guitar with piano chords and sweet falsetto male vocal. Developing into a soaring, building electric guitar solo over acoustic guitar strums and Piano arps. It's up to you. Male Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
Someone's on the run, and has to take to the road, leaving loved ones behind. He's hoping he won't be forgotten. A haunting take on the outlaw song. Erie electric guitars and pulsing acoustic with a lonely melody. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
This is a stately and simple melody, meant to evoke a feeling of calm and romance. I originally composed the melody to accompany a sacred text, but decided to let the melody stand on its own. There is another version with strings elsewhere on this site. Great for background music or scene transition, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Grasping at straws; Losing control; Drug addiciton; Rehabilitation For use when characters are losing a sense of self; Everything is going wrong; When the American Dream turns to Nightmare;, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Surprising, but true: this song was inspired by a conversation that took place on the Howard Stern Show about missing one's partner. The hook in the chorus is a bit of a puzzle, but, yes, it does make sense. A simple statement about love, and how we spend so much time talking about unimportant stuff, Male Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
This piece is very sparse in it's instrumentation. The piano states a very short motif over a synth pad, to create a dramatic, contemplative feel, then the strings settle on a deep minor chord. I was thinking Thomas Newman with this one. Good for a number of scenarios dealing with loss or change. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Sultry, romantic and seductive and slightly sad latin guitar piece with upright bass and acoustic guitars. Great for romantic scenes, background for restaurants coffee shop scenes. Travel shows and cooking shows, panoramic views of towns fields vineyards cities villages food. Political documentary, Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
Think of a steamy night, a cool lounge and an icy top shelf drink and this piece will take you there. Starts with a walking solo bass that is joined by the drums and wonderful solo guitar played by jazz great, Jake Langley, who splits his time between Toronto and Hot New York. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Country Ballad where the male singer laments about his failed marriage. If the marriage was only Make-believe how come his heart is really broken? Featuring a soft Vince Gill-type male vocal with supporting harmonies, steel guitar, and keyboards. Male Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
About trying to get thru tough times in a relationship, this is a driving country tune with a positive message about getting through the storm. Hot Steel guitar licks, Dobro and electric guitars drive the point home. There is a separate version about weathering tough economic times as well. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This has a touch of Eagles and Jackson Browne in it. Starts with a dobro lick, then goes straight to the Chorus. The singer has a good female friend he turns to for dating advice. Turns out, she's the best one for him after all. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
Solace is the place that welcomes us, embraces us, soothes us and rejuvenates us. Soft percussion and elegant, light & layered male vocals subtly lift this Middle Eastern song to a sublime and ethereal plateau. Soft bells punctuate, Windchimes glitter and light percussion complete the experience. Male Vocals, Middle East, Anasheed Contemporary
A churning, pulsing beat with a commentary on the way people abuse the earth, because there's just so much there for us to take. A sarcastic viewpoint, which, sadly, is an honest reflection of what many people actually believe. It's time to make things right before it all comes to a crashing stop. Male Vocals, Rock, Electronic Rock
This is a dramatic romantic setting of 3 Poems by Emily Dickinson for Piano and Soprano soloist. The longing of the text is beautifully matched by the mournful melody of the Soprano soloist, Suba Sankaran. Piano: Victor Mio. A good fit for late 18th Century early 19th Century period piece. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Chill vibe builds from a synth pad, slowly adding percussion, bass, drums, acoustic, and finally, electric guitars. Good for background music, or setting a chill, yet cool mood. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
This piece is a walking paced finger-style guitar with some sweet runs and harmonics. One pictures walking through a wooded trail, or panning panoramic views of fields, lakes, streams, etc. This style is similar to a Travis style of fingerpicking, that I picked up from the music of Bruce Cockburn. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
A choir of heavenly angels builds and soars then settles into a soft ending. Cool clean blend of harmonies. Short but sweet. A Capella, Spiritual, Inspirational
An arrangement of a traditional American hymn for solo guitar, then piano and synthesizer. The New Age feel for this piece creates a soft and soothing mood, with a touch of Pat Metheny in the mix. Instrumental, Spiritual, Instrumental Gospel
Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings, no matter what the greeting, it wouldn't be Christmas without Jesus. An up, happy melody that celebrates the real meaning of Christmas. Male Female duet. Quotes The Little Drummer Boy and Joy to the World. If you need a Christian Christmas song, this ones for you. Mixed Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Pop
70's Style rock song with soaring CSN-type vocals and band feel. This song is a tip of the hat to CSN and Joni Mitchell, without being a parody. A serious song with a serious message about the current division in North American politics and commentary. Just pin a label lay the blame it's all so b&w! Male Vocals
