Since the 1970s a genre of "contemporary folk", fueled by new singer-songwriters, has continued to make the coffee-house circuit and keep the tradition of acoustic non-classical music alive in the United States. Such artists include Chris Castle, Steve Goodman, and John Prine. While from London The Pogues and Ireland The Corrs brought traditional tunes back into the album charts.
Airy beautiful moving song about an awakening through a past life regression. Different past lives are described and then a meeting with Ed Asner, as the past life guide! A little humor but mostly moving and deep. Intelligent, not too "cosmic" for this subject. Good for movie about self discovery. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A thoughtful folksy song about a high school reunion. Some thoughts on whether attending a reunion is a good idea. Pretty finger-picked guitar and subtle cello and strings in the background. Nice harmony vocals by co-writer Ed Swartz. Perfect for any show where a school reunion plays a part. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Reflective song in the style of Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen about getting older and feeling you’ve missed your chance. Male lead Vocals with acoustic guitar and piano, features plaintive harmonica solos, Montage for disgraced or departing politician in News story or documentary. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A lovely song using the metaphor of an intense flavor to add to your tea to make your life sweeter and richer. Beautiful arrangement with guitars, accordion, harmonica, banjo, violin and percussion contrasting with the earthy vocal. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
The guitars are pumping & toes are tapping in this fun-loving, energetic track that combines indie electric guitars, mandolin, vocal aahs (no vox mixes too) and driving bass & drums. Really infectious high energy “life in motion” groove, making it perfect for young lifestyle applications. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Simple, relaxing and serene track dominated by acoustic guitar and accompanied by traditional african percussion. The atmosphere is intimate and reflective as well as positive and carefree. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Warm acoustic guitar strumming, delicate banjo, and soulful dobro highlight this easygoing, relaxing by the campfire piece in the style of The Avett Brothers, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. Kicks into a nice groove at:32 with sweet fiddle chords and solid drums. Nifty guitar arpeggio ending. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Warm acoustic guitar strumming, delicate banjo, and soulful dobro highlight this easygoing, relaxing by the campfire piece in the style of The Avett Brothers, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. Kicks into a nice groove at:32 with sweet fiddle chords and solid drums. Nifty guitar arpeggio ending. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
Uplifting and inspiring environmental-theme song; children's voices used in chorus; lyric content suitable for children, family and adult themes; children's voices sing "please fix our world while there's still a chance"; excellent theme for environmentally-oriented films; high as #7 foreign radio. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Biographical song about Jesus of Nazareth from a left-leaning non-religious human rights historical perspective; country-folk style; focuses on human rights, immigration in particular; very unique and different view of Jesus from true historical perspective; literary, poetic; high as #9 in Europe, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Gentle and smooth, featuring soft acoustic guitars, oboe, drums and glockenspiel create a peaceful and wistful atmosphere. Suitable for documentaries, background music, yoga, relaxation, meditation etc... Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A great, energetic and positive track featuring strings, guitar ukulele, percussion and electric guitar. A great asset for advertising, movies, and cosportate videos. Inspiring and motivational, fresh and friendly. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Beautiful music & vocals that will give you nice warm feeling inside, smile in your face, and great mood for the whole day. Imagine a sunny forest with trees, butterflies, and many many different colors. You can breath the fresh air and feel your heart with the beauty of spring. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
This is a bright, happy guitar melody brings hope and bliss. It is the perfect background music for videos, podcast, commercial advertisements etc... Your viewers will love the positive vibe of this track. Refresh and invigorate your audience by adding this production to your videos, podcasts, etc.. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Do you need relaxing and uplifting music? Mellow guitar melodies and soft percussion will calm you audience and refresh them. Add this song to your next: Background Music for Video Spa, Retail or Restaurant background music After Effects Project (slideshow, commercial, opener, intro, reveal,, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Thoughtful, melancholy Male Vocalist singing about how death comes to all people. Supported by both Acoustic and Electric Guitars, and Electric Bass and Drums. Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Melancholy Male Vocalist singing about the love lost, but still feeling fine. Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Heartfelt and beautiful track that features acoustic guitars. Emotional and reflective music that is light and positive. Perfect music for adding a heartwarming and hopeful sound to your production. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat folky track, being chase in backwoods boss hog on your trail, rual country music, Hoe Down Country Party Family Fun Cinematic Partners Dancing Fiddler Playing Country Band features banjo, flute, acoustic guitars. will make your project special. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
This poignant folk song features lovely female vocals, delicate acoustic guitar, fretless bass, and hand-played bongos. Personal lyrics tell the story of Krain, a rustic corner on Highway 169, southeast of Seattle, while exploring the loss of a loved one to cancer. Suitable for drama, relationships. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A mellow and meditative song sung in a warm low voice register with acoustic guitar accompaning and intervention of strings and accordion. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
If you like good German Beer and hanging out at the pub, break out your
lederhosen shorts and listen to Minor Mishap, One of those good old um-pah
singalongs. However this is an instrumental, you get the idea. Eastern European
Beerfest, Bavarian/German out door cafe. Quirky Fun Happy European car, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
long loop, based around an emotional acoustic chord progression. Has a real folk feel to it, and is guided by a catchy guitar melody. Played on three different guitars. Would be fantastic for use in any documentary production. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Bright, sunny, light and uplifting nu-folk, has a real feel of the countryside. Gently meandering rural country lanes, villages, a happy simple life, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. Features mandolin, acoustic guitars, shakers, bass guitar. Various mixes and cuts, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Happy, laid-back, care-free and considered acoustic underscore. Very warm, sunny and innocent, with child-like qualities. Features acoustic guitar and vibes. Perfect for family orientated Ads, children, PSA's, wholesome food products & friendly service. 60sec, 40sec and 30sec versions, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Original, atmospheric Folk / Americana tune with a country & western twang. Slight sense of doom and hellish stubbornness. Great for westerns, pulp film and much more. Electric guitar over percussion, joined by mandola, accordeon, bass and drums. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Atmospheric and nostalgic, acoustic Americana ballad. Dobro over acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, bass and ride cymbals. Equal Folk & Country influences, all acoustic. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Atmospheric, folky with two acoustic guitars. Americana, country, outdoors, stories by the campfire, also suitable for drama, commercials, travel and more. Slight sense of expectation. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
An earthy, dreamy and somewhat ethereal, natural, organic sounding background track. Atmospheric, slightly jazz tinged, with combinations of melodies and more abstract textures of acoustic guitars and piano with subtle, deep bass and cymbals. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
Uptempo, but plaintive feeling country. Dobro & pedal steel guitar over acoustic guitars, bass & drums. This track is happy and upbeat, but also has a certain element of melancholy and emotion. Rich in sound and feel, this is a great classic country style track. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Gentle americana, pretty and touching. Performed on pedal steel guitar and acoustic guitars. Thoughtful, reflective, romantic. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Cinematic Modern folk rock with pensive first part featuring acoustic guitar riff and piano licks and second part uplifting with additional cool energetic drum beat. Light psychedelic rock, weastern feel, contemplative undercore, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sweet acoustic theme music. With bright piano, acoustic guitar and trombone. Subtle melody for romantic soundtrack, first love and first kiss, sooting mellow atmosphrer, spring scenes, and sentimental hope. Emotional, thrilling, innocent and tender cinematic track. slow tempo, and softly pensive. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Soothing and peaceful love soundtrack. Longing underscore featuring comforting and calm acoustic guitars, poignant organ, hopeful choir, romantic strings and delicate playful woodwinds. Heartwarming and melodic acoustic cue for loving, mellow, brightness, walking by, reflective scenes in Film and TV, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Hopeful and longing modern acoustic love theme. A soothing and delicate underscore featuring acoustic guitars, piano, driving beat and strings. Best for romantic scenes, sentimental urban love, city life hope, innocent comport, content dreams and pure reflections. loop and alternative versions, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Hopeful and bright acoustic folk music with warm mandolin melody, bagpipe and steel guitar strums. Uplifting and inspiring underscore for nature, road trip and optimistic scenes in a traditional British atmosphere. Simple, friendly and sentimental music. Instrumental, Folk, British Folk
Sweet new hope music loop with acoustic guitar, percussion and ukulele finger picking. Warm, mellow and optimistic loopable acoustic underscore in a soft, romantic and inspirational atmosphere. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sentimental and hopeful modern folk music. Gentle and inspirational indie Americana, great for nostalgic, friendly and loving moments. Featuring clean guitar, piano, strings and kick. Soft and sweet cinematic romance, also best for emotional love, American landscape, nature time lapse, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
