Alternative country is a term used to describe a number of country music subgenres that tend to differ from mainstream or pop country music. The term is sometimes known as Alt. country and has included country music bands that have incorporated influences ranging from american roots music, bluegrass, rock & roll, rockabilly, acoustic music, americana, honky-tonk and punk rock.
Alternative country can refer to several ideas. Most generally, any musician who plays a type of country music different from the prevailing trend can be said to play "alternative country". By this standard, for example, the Bakersfield sound was alternative in the 1950s, and the Lubbock sound musicians were ...
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A slow and somewhat doom laden country / americana track. Simple arrangement with one electric guitar, bass guitar and sparse clap rhythm. Serious, masculine, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Country swing instrumental featuring acoustic guitar, dobro, mandolin and piano. Classic yet modern sounding melodies that could easily be interpreted as pop crossover. Perfect for any media where a country feel is needed. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A dramatic, modern, country instrumental inspired by Daniel Lanois and Emmylou Harris that is subtle, captivating and has a light groove. Would work well for many film, television and documentary scenes. Would also work for dramatic advertisements. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A bright rhythmic track with a laid back and easy going country two beat feel. Upbeat nature and simple melody make this suitable for commercials, video presentations or as underscore for a variety of situations calling for a lighthearted down home mood. Features acoustic guitar, piano and synth. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This fun loving, smoking hot track combines catchy bass riffs, wah-wah guitar, electric slide and bluesy lead guitar to create the perfect southern groove for young lifestyle commercials, promos, comedy and reality TV. funky, open road, getaway, vacation, route 66, melodic bass, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Waltz with a simple gentle refrain light but strong melody, easy to remember. The dawn arrives and the light begins to rise in a countryside meadow of fresh flowers. Sweet and pleasant, classical and simple. The best track for a sunrise or sunset. A romance rekindles in a chance meeting again. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Romantic country ballad featuring guitar, piano, strings and hohner harmonica. It could fit well with various footages about rural and country subjects, or about family and love in general. It conveys a sense of mildness, gentleness, sweetness and tenderness. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A great Folk Rock/Alt County track ala David Gray about dreaming yourself out of a boring day/life. Starts out with acoustic guitar/male vocals and then opens up into a dreamy acoustic/electric song. Great for ending credits of a movie, a melancholy scene etc. Instrumental/stings/bumpers available. Male Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
Suave moving country music with a modern edge. Ideal for selling a product on TV. The music moves gently and warmly and creates a space of feeling good about what one is doing. Gentle with an outdoors feel. Sunny day, small town vibe, family-friendly, heartland music. Charming simple innocent, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Short loopable 120bpm banjo country/bluegrass groove with dub flavored beat after 7th second. Excellent for western, wilderness or road movie music, motivation videos, travel agencies advertisements and more. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
About a guy that compares time with money. If time were money he'd spend it with her. He would give money just to know her thoughts. He wants to spend all his time with her as if she were money. He wants to spend all his time with her. MUSIC is a flowing guitar arrangement with supported drums. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Great music for an ad about frienship. Its mellow guitars and piano evoke perfectly two guys sharing a drink or a beer and remininscing about the good old times. It's friendly, heartwarming and invinting. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
About taking care of yourself and giving yourself a chance at a good long life. It’s a story of a boy who meets an 83-year old man. The old man used to smoke, he sees the boy is smoking and hence states “give life a chance”. The MUSIC is acoustic guitar with a bouncy feel supported by a male vocal. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
About a guy that's very happy he 's with the girl of his dreams. He's basically a very shy guy, so all we knew were friends at work. But now she's in his life and he's a new person. He's high, on her and lit up like fireworks. The MUSIC has strong electric guitar with attitude and a groovin' drum. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This song is about a girl who is tired of being treated badly by her boyfriend, and the fact that he is way over weight, so she drops him. By the way, he weighs in at 200 pounds. The MUSIC has real fiddle as well as electric and acoustic guitars. It also uses a drum kit with a great groove. Female Vocals, Country, CCM
About a couple that goes to Vegas. During the trip he ends up getting married, but can't remember anything about it. Also she ends up winning 10 million dollars. The MUSIC is very country rock'ish with electric and acoustic guitars, a heavy drum groove, supporting organ, and a smelling vocal. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
About going through some life changes. We all get down at times, but we somehow find a way to get back on our feet. The person in this story is really down, and a friend is jumping in to help him out of his current situation. The MUSIC is tense with a dark piano and string cello tones. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Fast country groove with a clean guitar lead. Driving and relentless, this track keeps moving. Tight and rhythmic, this track is fast without feeling overly frantic. Real instruments and high quality recording. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
"Get Your Kix" is a very catchy guitar instumental featuring Brian Forsythe of the famous rock group "KIX" as he plays a fun and country rock style solo on his Fender Telecaster custom to this snappy beat and tasty accoustic rhythems making this one a truely timeless "Hollywood Treasure" of a tune, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A fun lighthearted crossover. Authentic electric country guitar over a crawling funky low rider bass and drum groove. Simple, uncluttered, unique, original and tons of character. Good for comedy, humorous attitude, suspenseful comedy, good times and just pure fun! A trio sound, catchy and adorable! Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A country rock piece with electric guitar and violin carrying the melody. Both violin and guitar have nice solos. Moves right along. TV, film, radio, credits, intro, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Youthful country music with a modern edge. Ideal for young people having fun outdoors. Playful with an edge. Careless joy on a road trip or playing at the beach. Music for teen agers on a road trip or playing on a country side. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This music is plainly beautiful. It inspires feelings of love and frienship and feeling good. Its heartwarming at its essence. It starts right away on top of its feelings and never lets you down. Perfect for an outing or family situation. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Dobro guitars play & slide in sync while jews harp & skunk jug hold down the rhythm. Authentic 'skunk break' mid-track. Comedy, goofy situations, quirky unique track which gives edgy comic relief. Redneck Rockabilly, by Dean H Anderson. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Jumpy and energetic surf country rock music, with sixties feel. featuring full band of electric guitars bass drums and keys playing pulp fiction style. driving, fast, bouncy and cheerful. Positive uplifting riffs, cool druming for indie, west and retro soundtrack and underscore, road trip adventure. Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
Distorted steel guitars & banjos battle it out in this drunken, hillbilly hoedown. Inspired by the track Dueling Banjos featured in the movie Deliverance this 30 second piece of music creates a fun, quirky and upbeat vibe perfect for commercials & bumpers. Distorted and clean versions available! Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
Beautiful track with a hint of mystery and sadness! Superb production! A terrific film or television production background track. Great for romantic film / TV comedy or drama. Country, folk, indie singer-songwriter in the flavor of Wilco, The Eagles, The Fleet Foxes and The Avett Brothers. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Written on the occasion of Obama's first being elected as US President. If Trump is elected, I'll write a follow-up song. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Acoustic guitar track with a slightly dark feel. Somewhat bluesy, acoustic folk. Acoustic guitar and percussion. Sorrowful, melancholic, Instrumental, Americana, Americana
A southern country good time. Upbeat, happy with bounce! Catchy signature electric guitar phrasing, bouncy rhythm guitar, bass and drums will make you want to kick up your heels! Great for television and radio commercials reality shows advertising, corporate and web videos. A joyful sound for all! Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Theme instrumental featuring ukuleles, acoustic guitar, synths, and bass. Possible uses can range from reflection scenes, prepation pieces, etc. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A feelgood cross between Folk, Bluegrass and Country, this track bounces along with drums, bass and banjo as electric guitars play happy melodies. A nice track for scenes of simple joys, happiness, family and great times of country life. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
About a guy that reflects back on the day he met his girl-friend, or wife. They had so much in common that she filled his life with hope and happiness. He knew that first time he saw her walk through that door that she was the one for him. To him, she is every color of the rainbow. MUSIC is Ukulele. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Let's meet with friends, have some fun, tell some old stories, have a drink. That's what 'joyful meeting" is about. Wonderful violin performance in it. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A haunting Gothic southern instrumental track featuring powerful drums with a slow grinding acoustic guitar and slide. Quentin Tarantino feel. Dangerous and cold. Instrumental, Gothic, Goth Folk
The Frustration of one's love over time that is not returned. The person in front of you not knowing how you feel! Lyrical themes are Unrequited Love, Regret, Sadness Depression, Anguish, Desperation, Broken Hearts, Wishing to be in Love, Loneliness and the Frustration of it all. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Family Vacation in South Dakota in 2004 inspired this....... imagining a family living and surviving here in the Badlands. The Mood can be Down, Dark, Melancholic but it can be Laid Back and Groovy too! Lyrical themes are Happiness Joy, Courage, Family, Love and Determination! Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A beautiful, new country ballad. This song sums up thoughts about life, love, making mistakes and forgiveness, looking back on it all and moving on. The perfect song for a road movie, or mini series credit roll. song by T. Olafsson -G. Kristinsson and T. Earle. published 1. sept 2012, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Story of a Jilted Fool In Love - basic theme how one becomes the joke of romance. Alternative country with clever lyrics describing being taken advantage of partly due to ones own fault. Dynamics of present day with past lovers. Holding the bag without reason. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Fast country groove with a clean guitar lead. Driving and relentless, this track keeps moving. Tight and rhythmic, this track is fast without feeling overly frantic. Real instruments and high quality recording. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Happy, uplifting, upbeat, pedal steel guitar, instrumental combined with an unusual reggae beat. Ideal for daytime television programmes, tv adverts, holiday programmes, children's music, children's tv and a wide range of audio visual projects. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Jangly male vocal alt-country rocker, good for restless country scenes, devil-may-care attitude, untouchable rebellious spirit, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A gritty, down and dirty, roots-rock track with an edgy, relentless groove. Features a raw, hypnotic repeating resonator guitar line, Delta blues slide guitar riffs, keys, bass and drums. Good for back-country rural themed programs with various media. Assorted edits provided for maximum flexibility. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
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