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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Strumming acoustic guitars, finger snaps and claps lead you down a happy stomping groove to summertime. Similar to Jason Mraz, The Lumineers, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Of Monsters and Men, Mumford and Sons, The Oh Hellos, The Head and the Heart. Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Happy, strumming acoustic guitars for the verses, then electric guitar and organ take over for the chorus. Breakdown with clap along before going back to the last chorus. In the style of Atlas Genius, Young The Giant, fun, Vampire Weekend, The shins. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
A folk rock piece with electric guitar, piano, bass, drums and synthesizer and strings. A rich melody that is warm and cozy. Streaming, television, film, theme, radio, on-hold, bistro, outdoor cafe. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Heading for the vacation, car is packed, Carefree, holiday vacation music with gentle guitars and digi choir with a driving chorus. 1970s retro sound. pink Floyd esque. Dreamy and cool with sliding guitar, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
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
Thoughtfully composed chord progression, a rootsy acoustic guitar rhythm with a cello melody line and a sentimental vibe. Great for film or television, closing scenes, human drama visuals, romantic elements. Hallmark, Oxygen. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A very cool energetic Irish rock performed by the band. Instruments: electric guitar, synth, violin, acoustic guitar, bass, drums. Great clapping section. Very Upbeat folk rock sound. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Happy and joyful track with positive whistle melodies, accordion, acoustic guitars, bass, claps and upbeat drums. Great for inspirational advertisements, commercials, travel videos, positive marketing and motivational themes, promotional videos and other uplifting media. Vocal Samples, Rock, Soft Rock
Technology is everything in the World at this point in the progress of Civilization. Everybody's doing something on some kind of device 24/7/365. This laid back track sings about the idea that maybe once and awhile we can get Real and Natural and Human to experience Life to its fullest. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A modern sounding folk-rock instrumental track. It features drums, bass, acoustic, and electric guitars, with electric 12-string on the melody. At a slow tempo, it could be used in many settings such as flight footage, romantic film settings, or to set a mood of starting over in a life situation. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A happy, upbeat, bouncy & joyful retro track featuring guitar, piano, organ, pizzicato and mallets. This track may be incorporated into various types of media applications including, but not limited to commercials, advertisements, promos, presentations, corporate use and productions for children. Instrumental, Rock, 60s 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
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 mellow chill song with a male vocal about trying to do right by the girl he loves. Features some great guitar lines in an Americana feel. Sounds like The War on Drugs, Tom Petty. Great for a driving scene, background music in a restaurant or opening credits, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Somewhat dark acoustic instrumental; contemplative of the unknown. The ever changing patterns of life are echoed in the changing melodies. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Wash the pain away, that feeling you get at the end of a long journey, your feet are sore, you have some aches and pains, but it was all worth the reward. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
The bells are tolling, where are you going, perhaps you should just follow your way. Influenced by the one of the giants of Jazz - Miles Davis. 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
All aboard, welcome to the journey of life - an expectation of chorus often colored by the dissonant hue of the turns and patterns we experience in effort to acquire wisdom. Sweet tube pre-amp recording of bass and acoustic guitar (line and mic) carefully panned. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
These are two streets in West Hollywood, CA, that are in the heart of the Sunset Strip where the folk-rock movement was in full swing during the mid-to-late 60s. This instrumental track captures the elements of that sound, and that time period. If features drums, bass, and electric guitars. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo Indie Rock song about a girl who's under her lovers spell. Builds gradually from a cool electric guitar intro. Also features slide guitar, bass, drums. Great for witchcraft, spells, demonic encounters, after midnight, ghosts, voodoo, ghouls, supernatural, things that go bump in the night, Female 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
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
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
This instrumental track combines the mid-60s folk-rock sound with the sound of the British Invasion. It features the “jangly” sound of electric 12-string guitars along with bass and drums. This classic retro sound would fit in with period pieces of that era. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A lone acoustic guitar often makes the perfect background sound to enhance a mood, emotion, feeling, or solidify the scenario of many Film and TV scenes, Documentaries, Commercials, Internet, Radio, and Corporate presentations. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Suicide and defeating those urges to find a better day is the heart of this song - encouraging to keep fighting and not giving up offering possible hope to those lacking any form of hope for a better life tasteful subtleties of painful conflict throughout suitable for broadcast TV/Film/Internet, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Folk/Alt-Country song with a rich, warm acoustic guitar and vibrant electric lead guitar, and male/female duet during the choruses. Song is extremely catchy. Song would be great romantic scenes, commercials, or movie theme songs. Mixed Vocals, 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
Lovely folk rock track with lots of acoustic guitars, DADGAD tuned electric, accordion and piano on top of brush drums and expressive bass. Song is written on 6/8 rhythm. Light and beautiful, would work in commercials, travel shows, and documentaries. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
The jangly sound of the mid-sixties folk rock movement. Los Angeles, The Sunset strip. This instrumental track features drums, bass, and 5 electric guitars with that classic sound. With the retro sound it could be used in any film or documentary from that period, or source music. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A beautiful love song about enjoying your lover. The song features a beautiful plucking pattern from the guitar. The track also features a soulful harmonica and male voice. This track is wonderful for romantic comedies. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A man singing a beautiful, sad song about feeling the pangs of loneliness tonight. He remembers that his love is the dove in his life. She teaches him to smile. She awakens his heart. All he feels is crazy and wrong. By remembering her he is trying to feel something right in his life. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A beautiful, gentle song of a father singing to his baby son. The song features a beautiful plucking pattern from the guitar. The track also features a soulful harmonica and male voice. This track is wonderful for film and advertising. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A beautiful song about how much a guy loves a girl, from meeting, to marriage, to children. The song a 60's folk inspired essence with a simple guitar and voice. This track is perfect for romantic movies and television. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
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 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
The Southern California folk-rock sound of the mid-60s. The classic sound of the “jangly” electric guitars that was popular then. This instrumental track could be used in many setting whether it is retro, or modern. Very upbeat with a bit of a modern twist to it. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Cool folk jazz acoustic guitar track that has an ole time groove. The pentatonic accompany guitar is milliseconds behind the rhythm track; a feel of horses hoofs clipping along a cobblestone street. Excellent for documentary, movie or commercial depicting scenes from the 1800 and early 1900s. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Mysterious intricate folk rock acoustic guitar chord progression; with calling for thought, who would imagine matter and energy on opposite sides of the equation. Perfect for documentary space theme. One would expect a call with an imperfect response. 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
The word gets around in this romantic troublesome love reunion. Features powerful Male and Female vocal harmonies. Emotional and heartache pop rock band song. emotional, electric lead guitar solo, intimate, heartfelt, melodic, cops, robbers, police, fire fighters, dogs, cats bull riding, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Passionate raw male vocals w dirty rock guitar driving base motivating the listener to extend their physical and mental capabilities higher and farther. Hard Guitar, Alternative, Extreme Sport Events, Intense Videos, Video Games, New Cars, Action Music, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A happy, acoustic backdrop for a sunny day. Sweet tones and a catchy rhythm make this upbeat loop perfect for a 30 second commercial, intro to your YouTube Channel or background music behind a film trailer. Simple and unassuming with hints of Jame Taylor and Ed Sheeran. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Hopeful acoustic folk rock ballad in a heartwarming and optimistic feel. Inspiring, nostalgic and blissful underscore. Featuring acoustic guitars, ukulele, glockenspiel, strings and drums. Best for bright and sentimental loving scenes, hope and romantic journey, and beautiful moments in life. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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